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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1900
Page
6
The report notes Allied powers calling for restraint as the China campaign continues. Details describe broader coordination, movements, and ongoing efforts to limit escalation amid regional tensions and strategic objectives.
In a dispatch dated August 1 from London, reports state Tailtem troops dispatched by Gryac ritats will land at Sagal no-day.
The Times reports from London that diplomatic leaders in Pekin and Shanghai confront volatile tensions as foreign officials seek protection. Reports cite Chinese viceroys, potential punishment for attacks on foreigners, and high officials pressed to ensure safety amid rising anti-foreign sentiment and violent rhetoric from recent events.
The Canadian mall steamer Miowera capt Hemming arrived in Brisbane after a passage from Vancouver. She left Vancouver July 27 and reached Sydney August 4, with 49 cases boots and shop goods, weather reports, and a cargo including timber, machinery, and various equipment. Passengers listed include Mer, rs, and several named travelers. weather at port noted as clear.
Brisbane Tramways and the company discuss extensions of peat area work with £500,008 raised and £260,000 paid in. In December 1898, 3 per cent first mortgage debentures were issued in London for £16,000. The tramways are described as Flovita, comprising 30 miles of double and 40 miles of track.
A garbled OCR item reports a Thursday disturbance near a market and police action involving several people. Details are unreadable, with names and places obscured, but implies arrests or police response to an incident.
Albany dispatch reports vivid incidents from the Boer War including Captain Driscoll of the Scouts who single handedly challenged four Boers at close range, forcing surrender. Updates note troop movements near Bethlehem Linley and Maget’s brigade, and mention General De la Rey replacing Commandant Snyman. Casualties include a wounded helper and brief skirmishes along eleven miles of frontline line.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions locations and a person, with unclear details. Readable bits reference Werwivk and a residence, but no coherent event, dates, or actions emerge for a firm summary or attribution. The fragmentary nature limits factual reconstruction.
The Governor-General is expected to land in Sydney on Thursday December 1 after leaving London in October. He will visit Delhi and Colombo before proceeding to Australia. An Australian Commonwealth government and its first ministers will be formed by early January with the Governor-General sworn in on January 1.
Acting City Coroner Todd presided as jurors deliberated after a long session. Edward Janes, Rogeroud Barry Hills Rawson and Fores Lage were committed for trial at the next Grand Assizes in Warlingham on September 22. Each was bound with sureties for a like amount.
Fragmentary text discusses relics tied to the Commonwealth Constitution and a shipment on a vehicle to Sydney. Mentions May relate to government items and a three week timeframe. Details are unreadable and names unclear.
Amid mixed activity in Melbourne and Adelaide, investors tracked listed company moves and noting gains in sugar, coal, and mining stocks. Key names include Girtlambouc, Colonial Sugar, North Central, and Brown HM Central, with quotations and allocations shifting as bears pressed in London and Sydney.
The Chief Secretary promised two lady inspectors at Callan Park Asylum and two official visitors were appointed after inquiry. The appointees are Miss Parkes, a dayteacher’s daughter, and Mrs Filesimons, daughter of the late Dr Bedfond. The selections are described as satisfactory by the inquiry.
The result of the poll shows elected members across departments including Public Worke, Lands, Attorney-General, Justice, Mines, Postmaster, Public Testruction, Exchequer, and Colonial Treasurer. Notable figures include R. T. M Kay, James Birt, J. L. Williams, G. C. Allison, J. Wink, and W. Bethuse, with informal and unopposed selections noted in several departments and the returning officer casting decisive votes.
The race card shows entries for the Y.RLC and August Steeplechase with multiple horses listed for hurdles, flat shows, and windicap events. Notable names include Singara, Paradox, Marsississa, Liberty, and Combotre with weights and conditions noted, racing at Singara and Lancaster course sections.
The Moorefield racing meet featured the Flying Handicap for four furlongs and a jornada of events. Ariana, Lybian, and Provider led early as Lily Stuart and Ranger battled. Ariana won by a length with Lybian second and Provider third amid a packed field in the stewards mile and other races including jumpers and flat contests.
Report from Brisbane about the arrival of Mr Baker and his wife Mrs Baker aboard the Canadian air steamer Mionera, to assume duties as the new American consul in Sydney area. The dispatch notes Baker’s background, his views on trade and the Far War, and mentions his anticipated stance amid the forthcoming election. Also briefly records a local burial and a convent incident in Armidale, with limited context.
Reports from Saturday games show Western Suburbs defeating Eastern Suburbs 11 to 6 after a tight match at Agricultural Ground. North Sydney beat Balmain 26 to 3 at North Sydney Oval, with solid defense and two tries by Halloran and another by Andrews, while Glebe and Newtown battled to a 10-10 draw amid scattered scoring chances.
Fragmentary note records a Gleba Bicrets Club handica p race on a Saturday at Agricultursl prayed. Mentions distances with unclear places and names like Parle and Bromley. Details are damaged but imply a field event with yard measurements and participants.
Athletics event at the East Sydney A C meet on Saturday saw competitors from North Sydney and South Sydney. Cox, Gay, Boyd, Robinson, and others competed under judges Holden, Kuerot, Olle with timekeepers and officials listed.
A man narrowly escaped death when struck by a moving mail train while in a cart near Gunnedah on a Saturday night. He suffered an evident scalp wound, was taken to hospital, and later allowed to depart. A steamer will land 2000 bales of West Wallend at Newwatila Mandion.
The Belmore Park coursing meet yielded multiple stakes results with Lochinvar defeating Sophie in the Selling Stakes and Lochinver beating Latest Sewn. In August Stakes rounds, Fotrfeld topped Cuckoo while Linford beat Lady Alistarton. Maiden Stakes saw Cable Boy and Erin securing wins among others.
Obwald Mark Cullen and J Reynolds are remanded to appear before Mr Wilshire M. co on Saturday at the Water Court facing charges of short sentence. They were arrested upon arrival from New Zealand a few days ago. Mr. Wilshire will conduct the inquiry into the men’s Telura co New Zealand connection.
A youth pistol incident at Waverley on Saturday marred a local tournament. A boy fired a cheap pistol, the shot striking Wallace Watt, a 14 year old resident of Gunison Street, causing injuries but no operation. Watt was admitted to Sydney Hospital. The North Sydney Fetandly Society reported a successful event the same evening with a strong turnout and a varied program at the local Hall of Arts.
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