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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1900

Page

4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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