Sydney Evening News Newspaper Archives, Aug 24, 1900, p. 5

Boer War and China Crisis Summary Across Fronts

London reports German and Boer actions with De Wet moving toward the Orange River Colony and Steyn under surveillance. Baden-Powell drives Boer rear guards near Rustenburg as British forces push north and a combined British-Dutch force advances. In China, Empress Dowager and ministers escorted toward Shensi as Pekin falls. Japanese rescue missionaries and Chinese converts. American forces claim Pekin relief. British brigade earns praise for moving heavy guns from Tianjin to Pekin.

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London Lord Roberta de Wet Bia Rustanburg Ta Bow Orange River Steyn Waien Ds Wells Aml Machadodorp Baden-Powell Watarval Wat River Bir Redvers Buller Ganersl Middelburg Twytelaar Inflea Wonderfontein van Wyks 6Th Royal Irish) Lancers Gordon Highlandsrs Ten Hamilton Limpopo Rustenburg Frederick, Carrington Lichtenburg Ottoshoep Zeerust Spd Kauwu Pekin Imperial Palace Sater Pekin Roada Sriiteh Naval Brigade Bir A. Ganstee Féason Tlentain Pela

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Proposal to release Boer prisoners and send to England

Lori Roberts proposed to President Kruger that the Boers surrender the British prisoners at Nooitgedacht and send them to England with a pledge they will not take part in the war again. Kruger is considering the proposal.

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London Lori Roberts Kruger Novitgxdacht England

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Casualties and wounds listed for Australian and New Zealand forces

A London report dated August 24 lists casualties among Australians and New Zealanders in various theaters. Wounded and missing include Private R W Kilgour, Private T G Watson, Private C J Giles, and Private C T Bods. Others are reported killed or dead from disease across Buftelthoek, Ottoshoep, Battelahoek, Pretorie, Mafeking, and more, naming several privates, corporals, and a lieutenant.

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London New A. 7 Woodman New Zealand Battelahoek C- Bartley Ay, Bayter Wil Ian Hamilton H. Bradburn Prissie Luke Pélsam Robert Slooper Aldwood Gowik Australia Buffelshock Prissue Wicken B.C. Spender T. Skive Tasmania Pretorie T. Calvi Queensland Mafeking F.C. Maude

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Sick pay for colonial officers authorized by government

London confirms August arrangements granting sick pay to officers of colonial units. The measure, issued by the government, covers eligible colonial service personnel and outlines payment terms and conditions.

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London Brrth Rome

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Cape Treason Bill Second Reading Passed

London August 2 and August 22 report the Cape Treason Bill advancing in the House of Assembly with the second reading approved without division on August 22 after an amendment was rejected 48 to 38. Mention notes 90 percent militants joining Boer commandos cited amid Kruger reports.

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London Cape Halle Wannele Veytors Boar Commandos Kruger

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Labouchere Letters Publish

Truth prints copies of letters from editor Henry Labouchere to Montagu White former Consul General for the Transvaal in London before the war. The letters were found at Ripertontele and include a character attack directed at Mr Chamberlain.

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London Truth Henry Lancuchers M.P Montagu White Ripertontele Labovohere Chamberlain

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Lancers Soldier Letters From Oliphantafonteia July 3

Trooper D M Kinnon of the NAW Lancers writes from Oliphantafonteia on July 3 detailing a rough time yet overall morale high. He describes long marches and 14 hour saddle periods, riding a mare from the Ute tribe, and predicts further action as the war continues. Twenty Lancers to sail for England await the conclusion of the war and a royal presentation.

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D. M'Kinnon NAW Lancers Oliphantafonteia Aatreich England

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News by Cable from Eve ning News Correspon Nan Tait

A garbled cable reports disruptions in South Wales caused by railway lines and an airfield signal issue. It states coal miners are idle due to strikes, affecting trade and daily life as communities face work suspensions and transportation slowdowns.

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India Plague Trials at Cawnpore Describe Executions

London reports detail twenty five rioters facing charges linked to the plague outbreak in Cawnpore, India. Twenty were sentenced to death, one to transportation, and four acquitted amid the riot aftermath.

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London Perour Cawnpore India

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Obituary of Thomas Faed R A London 74

The death is announced of Mr. Thomas Faed R A L at 74. He was brother of Mr. John Faed, well known, and son of engineer and millwright James Faed. The notice lists his connection to Scotia Academicias and places the announcement in London.

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Thomas Faed R.A London John Fad Scotia Academicias James Faed

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Peking Crisis and Artist’s Life Mixed in Turbulent Tale

Reports from Pekin describe chaotic conditions with Chinese forces retreating and Allied forces advancing toward Pekin. Brigadier General Chaffee expects further clashes between Pekin and the retreating forces while Yangtsun remains a threatened battleground. Separately, a Scottish artist, Mr. Fed, born in Burley, rises from school studies in Edinburgh to Royal Scottish Academy recognition in 1849 and London exhibitions, painting domestic and religious subjects with notable works such as The Milherless Balro and The Waefu Heart, influencing later gallery displays.

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A. Gunélee Paka. Jr G. H. Conger United States Pekin Pelin Chaotin Chaffee United Sates Yangtsun Burley Kirkcudbright Walsburgh George School of Desson Edinburgh W. Allan Publie Raed Royal Bcottish Academy London Royal Academy Feed Anslers Fesdland Baiel Melbourne

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Allies views on Admiral Seymour in Ze Kia relief expedition

London reports Vice-Admiral Sir E H Seymour recounts the relief expedition to Ze Kia Legations. He cites admiration for Americans for daring, notes the French acted alone, Germans and Russians favored joint effort, Japanese leaning to assist, and Russians keeping friendly with the Japanese.

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Warships nearest Woosung reported by London

August 22 dispatch says 27 warships remain near Woosung commanding the river to Shanghai. The crews of the ships number in unspecified count as authorities monitor naval presence on the Yangtze front.

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London Woongng Shanghai Samoa King Swwtea Great Britain Germany United Staves Lowes EU Ramos

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Walderses Staff Reorganizes Under Allied Election Plan

August 22 report notes Count von Walderses as Commander-in-Chief and his ban from Naples for China dispute. Allies plan to appoint staff and assign roles on the Field-Marshal’s staff as they review command structure and responsibilities.

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Peace Talks Stall as China Hurdle Delays Negotiations

The United States rejects Li Hung Chang’s price concession proposal and states it will not resume talks until the Chinese government demonstrates it can restrain disturbances by Chinese soldiers and civilians. The note signals a pause in negotiations as authorities seek stability before any concessions between powers.

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London Asewer Li Hung Cheng United States Mim

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Typewriting Telegrams Corrections For Tonight’s Paper

A letters column notes errors in the Evening News paragraph about Typewriter and Supply Company operations. The writer calls for corrections to misstatements regarding “Matching de fine,” the Electric Telegraph Department, and examination practices for operators learning the New Century machine.

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Jim United Typewriter and Supplice Company Thane Oficiale Electric Telegraph Department Wader Ibis Talus

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Robbery from Parr's Bank and other 19th century items

A garbled 1809 Parr’s Bank robbery report notes a former clerk Goss pled guilty to stealing £00,000 and cashing weapons found in his pocket. Other items include Armenian massacre punishment, Samoa arbitration, French navy coal imports, and a Glebe Court verdicts on a barber fined for late shop hours and a dog attack case in Annandale.

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London Goss Parr's Bank Gove

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Football fixtures and weekend rugby matches announced

Tomorrow features minor and major rugby and football fixtures across Sydney venues. Key match Glebe versus University at the University Oval looms as premiership duell with strong lineups, while South Sydney versus Newtown, North Sydney versus Eastern Suburbs, and other grade bouts promise decisive plays and crowd interest.

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School rugby clash and committee inquiry details

Reports recount a Saturday rugby event with no clear sides, noting a committee inquiry and suspension motion. The piece mentions P M Lane as North Anay captain and lists a match where Kings School beat Sydney Grammar 1 to 0 with Body scoring two tries and White adding a penalty goal. Stewington College beat Church of Gu lod Grammar 19 to 0 with tries by Miltican Berker Hawken M Vour and Brownlow.

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Noy Datmalp Lulon Mluyera P.M. Lane North Agonay Metropulitan Ruste Union Sydney Cricket Ground Kings Schoal Sydney Grammar School Body White Buchanan

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Lawn Tennis Bribie Tournament Mixed Results From Brisbane

Mixed results from the Lasies Intercolonial and All Comers events in Brisbane show several local players and visitors advancing. Miseca Clift and Dransfield ousted Mant in doubles while L. Wright and Horton of NSW claimed wins, with various singles and handicap matches chaired by named players including Mant, Hennett, Lugnid, and Swanston.

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Phirelay Brisbane Lasies Miseca Clift Dransfield Mise Mant K, Dight M. Dransfeld Nsw Prulten Nayloe Diet Duc Shadford Ssw Mises Horton Mgregor Sto Kelynuck Bwaneton Baker Cuomter Rockhamptons Hennett Honnard M.S Oy Reading Lugnid Bester Rockhampton Meadine Ydueri Bailies Darragh Dhanefield N.G.W Morley Mina E. Mant Poidevin Misa Wi Blunt Swangton Aliss Ct Reading J. Dight Miss Mgresor Cryle Swanston Covell Cottell O'Bwillyan

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Boxing Night at Golden Aths Jetie Clu Seveb beneft tournament

The Wednesday boxing program at the Golden Aths Jetie Clu featured four remaining competitors Hatton Williams Hugh and Curry with Mr Campbell refereeing and Deleys and Johnson Indens as judges. Hatton defeated William in six rounds while Curry boxed three rounds before Punch halted in a later bout. A smoke concert and athletic show followed with Tattersall's Club hosting and plans announced for affordable contests.

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Billiards match reports and tournament results at Tamworth

The fragmentary report details John Roberts versus Frank Snaith at Malisiyrne with table breaks and scores. It notes stakes of 500 pounds or ten percent, a possible 7000 Australian prize, and Sydney plans for September. It also mentions Lane and Weluh in a Tamworth duel and Frost and Corrigan advancing in Tatternwil tournament with several close scores.

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John Roberts Frank Snaith Malisiyrne Wile Joer Pant Brilkch Soom Hug Rot Yanteriay Mr. P Lennnter M Weskage John Raveris F. Weind Camnity Tatternwil Thuruiay T. Frost J. O'Donnell J. Corrigan Ley

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Incident on Bondi Broad Ends with Theft Arrest

A man named Thomas Quinn, 45, of Bellevue Hill, was spotted on Bondi Broad near Plodso Street carrying a bag of tools. He claimed employer Mr Hicks, a dairyman, had sent him to bring tools home from a Sydney job, but confessed to theft in the end. He was charged with larceny and held for court after associates reported missing items found at Waverley Station and Paddington.

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Heche Waverley Bandi-road Pldod-street Thomsd Quinn Bellevue Hill Alopprd Hicks Sydney Quinn Bia Atery Sellar Beiwas J. Barrymuz Vosehbulléer Per ‘Tirest Warerey Toale Paddington Surf Jobm Berriman Hart

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End A. steamer salary let Thursday

The fragment notes a Thursday bound voyage from eastern Bw to Brainy, Tor Tatucoas and Cal toward the Deed. Wander Groat Papparimint Ours follows with unclear details. The text is garbled and names are partially illegible, yielding minimal verifiable facts.

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Shipping, Rivalry and Vague Crew Movements Amid August Trade

Shipping reports detail August voyages with numerous ship names and captains across global routes. The fragmentary text mentions cargoes, tonnages, and port passages, naming crews, owners, and agents while listing destinations such as Boule Coast, Port Manguana, and News goers Lubre Go, with unclear dates and affiliations.

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Fragmented misread names outline rail and port lists

The passage presents garbled OCR text listing numerous individuals, places, and items with scattered proper nouns. It references names such as Wakelin, Gatenby, Oswald, Mrs, and James Semahe, plus locations and events, but the text is largely unreadable and nonsensical.

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Boer War and China Crisis Summary Across Fronts

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Proposal to release Boer prisoners and send to England

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Casualties and wounds listed for Australian and New Zealand forces

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Sick pay for colonial officers authorized by government

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Cape Treason Bill Second Reading Passed

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Labouchere Letters Publish

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Lancers Soldier Letters From Oliphantafonteia July 3

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News by Cable from Eve ning News Correspon Nan Tait

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India Plague Trials at Cawnpore Describe Executions

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Obituary of Thomas Faed R A London 74

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Peking Crisis and Artist’s Life Mixed in Turbulent Tale

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Allies views on Admiral Seymour in Ze Kia relief expedition

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Warships nearest Woosung reported by London

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Walderses Staff Reorganizes Under Allied Election Plan

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Peace Talks Stall as China Hurdle Delays Negotiations

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Typewriting Telegrams Corrections For Tonight’s Paper

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Robbery from Parr's Bank and other 19th century items

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Football fixtures and weekend rugby matches announced

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School rugby clash and committee inquiry details

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Lawn Tennis Bribie Tournament Mixed Results From Brisbane

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Boxing Night at Golden Aths Jetie Clu Seveb beneft tournament

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Billiards match reports and tournament results at Tamworth

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Incident on Bondi Broad Ends with Theft Arrest

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End A. steamer salary let Thursday

Shipping, Rivalry and Vague Crew Movements Amid August Trade

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Fragmented misread names outline rail and port lists

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