In Memoriam Notices From an 1897 Australian Paper
A series of memorial notices for misfortunes at sea and family losses dated August 17, 1897, names Nicholson and Wickes families, honoring John Nicholson drowned near Larnaca and Port Phillip Heads, Florence Wickes, and the Crawleys. Text also notes editorial comment on Anglo Australian relations and federation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholson
John
Larnaca
Port Phillip Heads
E. E
Thomas Crawley
Port Phillip Heals
C. and
J. Nicholson
Wickes
Florence Wickes
Fred
Eriza Best
Federal Delegate Homecoming Echoes With Unity
A Town Hall reception celebrated New South Wales Federal delegate Mr Barton. The address praised federation efforts and stressed a multi state Australian delegation in London to safeguard the Commonwealth Bill. Delegates Dickson and others showed united purpose despite occasional dissent within the group.
China war crisis deepens as Waldersee named to lead forces
Western powers debate strategic alignments in China as Count von Waldersee takes command, with Britain seeking to protect Indian troops at Shanghai and Canton while Russia France and Japan prick at Britain. Beijing remains under pressure as Pekin gates loom and diplomatic channels strain.
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Walderses
Werman
China
Germany
Prussia
Great Britain
Frederick the Great
Ferdinand Duke of Brunswick
Ferdinand of Brunswick
Marquis of Granby
Russia
France
Frederick
Count von Waldersee
Chili
Jeslusser
Ching
Pekin
St John Brodrick
Foreign Affaira
Count von Walder
Shanghai
St. John Brodrick
Brodrick
Admiral Seymour
Lord Salisbury
Baron von Bulow
Canton
Hongkong
Whampoa
Sir A. Gaslee
Hossiwu
A. Gaselee
Bengal Lancers
Mah
Sung
Tungfuhsiang
Hansiwu
Alles
Pekinn
Hanting-fu
Tungéhow
News From the Transvaal: Buller Near Wonderfontein
Despatches report General Buller advancing from Ermelo to within twenty miles of Wonderfontein on the Delagoa Bay railway with little resistance. He has compelled 800 Boers to surrender at Lake Chrissie near Carolina, as French scouts align from the west. Meanwhile Olivier nears Heilbron and De Wet moves toward Rustenburg, with Kitchener close behind. Mafeking to Pretoria tension grows.
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Transvaal
Buller
Ermelo
Wonderfontein
Delagoa Bay
Watervals Onder
Lake Chrissie
Carolina
French
Standerton
Kruger
Inez
Barberton
United States
Orange Colony
Olivier
Heilbron
Lord Roberte
New Guinea Troubles and Missionary Impact
Bishop Stone Wigg argues that missionary work in New Guinea is hampered by certain whites who venture into savage interiors return with results that mislead natives and curb good. He notes mission work has opened up the British interior, warns whites against undermining it, and suggests stronger administrative measures to reduce friction and danger.
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Stone Wigg
New Guinea
Beck
William M'Gregor
Native language and the burden of royal pronunciation rules
Sir William Lyne argues federal electorates require a Royal Commission to fix native names and set a hard, unchangeable pronunciation to prevent bloodshed. He notes two distinct pronunciations for Kamalari Wirradari Millemurra and many others, and warns current spellings have altered rivers Barwan and Murrimbidgee. He contends authorities must decide the correct forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lyne
John Willet
Lise
Ike
Major Mitchell
Bose's Celebrated Eye Lotion Disclosed Cure All Eye Ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts Bose's Eye Lotion as a universal remedy for eye ailments including Sandy Blight granulations dimness of sight red eyes eyelids weak eyes and insect bite swelling. It claims rapid relief and notes the product is sold by chemists and storekeepers.
Mr Barton Return Highlighted At Sydney Town Hall Welcome
The Sydney Town Hall hosted a cordial welcome for Edmund Barton returning from England. Sir Matthew Harris presided as chair. 5000 attendees cheered as delegates and leaders voiced praise for Barton’s federation work and role in negotiating the imperial bill. Barton outlined his England mission, praised Mr Chamberlain, and defended clause 74 while noting Britain’s warm reception of colonial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Harton
Town Hall
Sydney
England
Barton
Sir Matthew Harris
Federal Movement
Sir Matthew
R. E. O'Connor
B. R. Wise
John Lee
Cardinal Moran
United States
Macleay
Mudgee
Orange
Lismore
Grafton
Moss Vale
Goulburn
William Lyne
Mr. Barton
Mr. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Privy Council
Australia
United Australia
M'Millan
Henry Parkes
Tenterfield
Sir Henry Parkes
Samuel Griffith
Reid
Federation
New South Wales
Empire
Great
Colonial Office
High Court of
Austalia
Persic Arrives at Circular Quay Invalids Landed at Barracks
The Persic did not dock at the North German Lloyd Wharf and instead anchored in Neutral Bay. An official landing witnessed by Major-General French featured 50 RA A officers and a regimental band. Invalids from New South Wales and Queensland Mounted Infantry were conveyed to Victoria Barracks. The list details many men with enteric fever, rheumatism, dysentery, and gunshot wounds, with several also afflicted by bronchitis, malaria, or sunstroke. Bris bane-bound later by evening mail. Customs revenue in Sydney on Thursday reached £5166.
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Persic
South Africa
Lloyd
Circular Quay
Neutral Bay
Prince's Staira
French
Ra.a
G. T. Cotter
Mounted Rifles
Enteric
Farrier
J. Denny
G. Ellis
W. J. Elisa
Australian Horse
8. Fuller
Shoelag
Emich
M. J. Ford
W Gribble
H. G. Grace
C. H. Granville
A. Henshaw
Hopkinson
Entericc
A. James
N.3
W. H. Mardin
H. Nixon
J. Perritt
L. P. Porter
W. H. Richardson
W. Rafter
R. A. Sandon
H. Tidy
Phthisis
D. J. Trim
P. G. Williamson
J. W. Watta
W. Lancers
Enteri
W. F. Young
G. H. Zacobeus
R. L. H. B. Jenkins
R.A.A
Patriotic Fund
Moritz Gotthelf
H. C. Mitchell
Queensland Mounted Infantry
J. H. Cathcart
N. de Verdon
ee + Dodd
J. Grayson
P. Kavanagh
J. M‘donald
R. M.kenzie
G. Mitchell
J. Price
F. Stewart
H. F. Walker
Washbourne
Victoria Barracks
Brisbane
Dynevor Downs
Charleville
Jessie Isabel Hitchcock
Equity
Perpetual Trustee Company
R.M.S. Omrah
London
Sydney Hospital
Gordon Street
Camperdown
Lily Glover
Prince Alfred Hospital
John Lawier
Wingfield and
Civil Ambulance Brigade
Downs
Kiama
Drinan
Church Street
Newtown
Samoa
Mataafa
Malietoa
Fiji
Messrs. Goldsabrough
Mesers
John Andrews and Company
Independent Order of Oddfellows
Dubbo
Order
Manchester Unity
Brother Clarke
Clarke
Wellington
Harrison, Jones
Meners
Doyle Brothers
S.W
Judge Backhouse
Walter Mason Bayliss
Elizabeth Bay-road
Elizabeth Bay
Metropolitan District Court
James Craig
J. Craig and Company
Shelley-street
Sydney
Tattersall’s Metropolitan
Ge. C O
Adams
Hobart
Influenza in Bodangers and other town notes in weekly issue
A broad summary of events from the week lists influenza prevalence at Bodangers, a sailor’s death by suicide at Toowoomba, theatrical previews in Sydney, weather across Victoria with snow at Klandra, shipping restrictions near Hawaii, and multiple local incidents including accidents, fires, strikes, and court actions. Also noted are gold finds near Gundagal, timber yard damage, shipboard deaths, and public notices on electors and municipal matters.
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Bodangers
John
Toowoomba
Sydney
Pekin
Australia
Kales
Klandra
Hawaii
Frisco
J. Greer
Aristomene
London
Tonio
Alfred Dampier
Criterion Theatre
Victoria
Neil
Armidale
Gara Electric Works
Henry Clarke
Bermagul
Fegan
Geological Staff
Gundagal
Lake
Bowen
Cowal River
Trangie
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Dilbey
Silverstream
Tucker & CO
Xaw
Federal
Queensland
Dickson
Mr. Dickson
Sunda
Shan-hai-kian
E. H. Cgonger
Conzer
Bose
High Court
Britain
Canada
Mitchon
J. R. Dickson