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Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 24, 1900

Page

2

China Crisis Deepens as Britain Asserts Resolve in Shanghai

The article discusses Britain’s determination to protect its interests amid China tensions. It notes forces landing troops at Shanghai despite opposition from other powers and highlights uncertainty over the fate of legations in Peking. Readers await further news on casualties and European refugee conditions.

China Russia England Home Secretary Eng Ben Shanghaiio Leriu- Leresta Eho Chia Hotit Aghit England Pokin

War lessons and shifting powers in a troubled world

The article observes wartime lessons from the China rebellion and notes changes in German military dress, Russian peacemaking hints, and the 1900 era outlook as powers maneuver for influence. It cites Count von Waldersee and the Emperor’s remarks as indicators of evolving strategy.

China Germany Europe Teagan Russia Itu Farovik Crme Count von Waldersee

Special Excursion Tickets Offered Friday Evening

The announcement advertises special cheap excursion tickets available Friday evening. It notes lowered fares and mentions a sale at a venue called YE pm, with references to discounted rates and limited quantities for the event.

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Courts Hear Mixed Adverse Prosecution At Port Town

In a miscellaneous docket, McKener P.M. reviews cases including a smoldering dispute over summons service, a guilty plea for beer language in a hotel yard, and a liquor hours charge. The bench notes technical errors, defers on some counts, and adjourns others while outlining expected actions and penalties.

Delore Lend Mmiione P.M Borgenot Willie Lynch Pino M.A Lanka Horvis Woodwomi Lee Goonwwy Woolwie

Frail Fragments Reflecting a Lost English Manuscript

Disjointed OCR fragments describe a rare chance involving scholars and critics on a debated prose work. Incoherent passages reference a payment of 40 000 to a contributor and praise for high quality writing amid mentions of places and people, all within a murky archival context.

Jefwence Tupoe Bay New South Wastes Vtec

Governor Retirement Sparks Major Political Shuffle

The report outlines Lorn Travia’s planned retirement in December and hints at parliamentary moves to trim future government expenditures. It notes Premier and assembly actions, unemployment programs, and a broad editorial flourish on political change, with references to England and Sydney while discussing governance transitions.

Lorn Travia Seryn England

Borough Council Minutes Mention Sabbath Refusal and Safety Concerns

Borough council minutes detail discussion on Sabbath observance urging cooperation with other towns, a finance report showing small credit and payments, and a safety issue at a culvert near Builio’s causing a debate over a dangerous man trap on Government land. Officers note government action pending and a lamp outside the council chambers was mentioned.

Department of Public Parkow Olien Pach Bomuiaries Ileurat Wilke I Desai Eet Sorc Tan Harris Uinekeman Wenc Lees Aloime Cne Malidy Mowndl Bey ‘Aldernon Hineheman Mitormats Marrle Ruly Perriod Vwarriy Builio Roel Tin Abdorman Einckman Mir. Molorey

Formation of a Rifle Club in the Borough

A public meeting discusses forming a Volunteer Rifle Club with conditions on drill, ammunition, and age. Officials report the Regional Under Secretary has approved consideration, and members must attend twelve days of drill yearly. The council approves organizing and appoints a secretary as talks continue with police and military authorities.

BR. Tayne Wa. Pike Wack Generire Comtempon Principel Totter Afajor M. Botun D. A.A Linont Peron O'Brien T. J. F. Cadion Mame Tyra Conditona Mombers J. F. Downey Stwald Lomet Ar. Gudden Dewooy Jamet Byrna Feresas P.M Roguntty

Frontline Dispatch from Tangler G UV Agent Letter

A dated July 10 from Bethiehan Toomsay details patrols from Frankfort to Tosteday with moves, supply columns, and farmhouse skirmishes. The writer describes guards, food, rough weather, and wearied troops under Colonel in charge while noting mail delays and rumors of planned operations.

Donar-Time Isoha General Unter Ceara Hamlin Tunis al de Liale Tha Cylonel Hienstad Toits Tito Reile Mick Sustley Thors Wight Boostur Christ Geonus

War in China Eludes Clearend Dispatches From Peking

Fragmented reports describe Chinese resistance around the Jurporia Palace in Peking as the Empress Dowager and top officials face upheaval. German and Japanese forces are reported allied, with Tonkin troops observing events and Winter weather delaying reparation talks. A violent aftermath follows the palace seizure amid chaos.

Anghal Allive Jurporia Palace Peking Lyriove Sheng Chea Lo-Fang Pokin Loi Hung Chang Ny Care Tonkin Gernany Encoods

Boer War Reporting Mixed From Front and Prisoner Notes

Fragmentary telegraph style dispatches describe escapees from Noultymlaukt tunneling path to freedom. British and Boer forces clash at multiple fronts with casualties and captures. court martial concludes with a guilty verdict. Major General Paget engages Du Wol’s rerguard while Colswal Aiteell conducts reconnaissance near Veatereburg.

Pirat Praeoex Wilthy Bentonos Ia Paget du Wol Colswal Aiteell

Electors Rights and Local Social at Tuggranong

The article mentions Electors Rights and Deputy Registrar duties to be stamped before a December deadline with a three year extension. It also reports a social at Tuggranong with Mr and Mrs Owen returning from the northern rivers, about 20 sopas and a late night dance, plus a Wesleyan flower show planning meeting with Miss Gale as honorary secretary and invitations to open the show on November 9 and 10.

Uty Tuggranong Tugnour W. Owena Jostios Misa Cullom Mr. Motes Muir F. B. Beith Jace Masting Ber. A. Stupben

Local sports letters and political unrest in 19th century notes

The page records protest letters from Tuy Lechdale footballers to Weal club about a match in Quesn bepan and mentions responses to travel concerns. It lists local stock sales at Honebosh and a failed suffrage petition in Victoria with 160,000 signatures. It notes the Canberra identity Titadorg’s Sydney death and Ballarat fire funeral attendance. It references crime, funerals, and government finances across regions including Melbourne and Yarraman.

Lanyon Tuy Lechdale Weal Quesnbepan Tha Jucele Honebosh Tenby Tonzendures Wothers Campbell Yarrslumla Victoria Kienten Mon Ay

Legislative debates and strike affect local affairs

In the Legislative Council the Municipalities Act passed the second reading by 19 to 16, granting councils rental powers. The Arbitration Bill faced opposition in the Assembly as revolutionary and socialistic. A strike at Hetton colliery left about five hundred idle workers. Breelong blacks tracks were again found at Yarramie Gap, Liver pool ranges. Produce market activity was steady with no price changes. Clare and Dandy rose to 100 to 8 in the Epson Handicap.

Bydney Legislative Council Legislative Assembly Hetton Yarramie Gap Liverpool Ranges Yaaterday Clare Dandy

London dispatch reports Boer and British actions and Pekin developments

Desultory fighting continues as Generale Buller and French advance toward Vouwgkaoler amid Boer ridges. Lancers and Gordon Highlanders see pressure and a retreat in places while Houra withdraws. Reports say Boers may retreat to Bushveld as Hamilton crosses the Crocodile River and Carrington engages Huet at Lichtenberg. In Pekin, Conger notes the Chinese army fled with no government presence. Empress Dowager and officials left for Sheresh. Japanese rescue missionaries with 200 Japanese and 600 Chinese losses. Americans report entry first but heavy roads hinder British Naval Brigade.

Buller Vouwgkaoler Lancers Hoora Gordon Highlanders Bush Volde Hamilton Crocodile River

Fostaan robberies and unrest reported across towns

A series of robberies by the Breslong blacks are noted in Binhy Hon and Yernman Croak with alleged cover by Unierwood. Reports from Homebush mention losses, while a fatal brain injury in Tumut and a suicide at Mert are recorded. An obituary notes Miss Noelia Mestor, and local horticultural suppliers advertise seeds and plants from Darling.

Binhy Hon Yernman Croak Homebush Yass Yeetarday Affeck Noelia Hillalee Seers P.O. I. Shepherd Darling Sydney

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