An attempt at self-destruction of a particularly determined nature was made yesterday by one of the denizens of the Chinese camp, a very old Chinaman ...
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Article : 145 wordsThe Boers are reported to be so impressed with. the irresistible progress being made by the British troops towards the Transvaal that they are ...
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Article : 140 wordsLord Roberts reports that the force now advancing to Mafeking under Major-General Hunter numbers 10,000 men. Included in it are a great ...
Article : 35 wordsAn official inspection of the whole of the western railway system will be commenced on Wednesday next. ...
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Article : 32 wordsThe Cabinet to-day decided to accept the resignation of Judge Casey, who finds himself under the necessity of travelling abroad for his health. ...
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Bairnsdale Advertiser and Tambo and Omeo Chronicle (Vic. : 1882 - 1946), Tue 8 May 1900, Page 2
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