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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
5
Fragmentary account details engagement near Dewetsdorp during the Boer War. Gloucesters and Royal Scots rifles supported by Field Willey batteries engaged, with several British wounded or killed in close-range fighting. Moodie praises plucky totem of British troops.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a London case record with names and dates obscured. It mentions a person or place in Arbert on a debated matter and references others tied to a crime or legal action. The legible bits imply a contested event awaiting further detail or correction.
Fragmentary OCR text describes families in a wartime setting warning of loared pe vie, with mention of Boers and early attendance. Details are unclear due to corrupted characters and garbled phrases.
Deepaci of England and Lady Jobie withdrew from Ayete with the Loo daughters as they sail, accepting a sword of honor. They left Mapetown prior to departure, welding the Eeuphre to her cormplementel the admirable work. The contingents praised the empire spurring palrittigm, ending with a sense of ephemeral unity.
Alfred Mliner backs forwarding resolutions to the Imperial Government for the annexation issue. The deputation condemns the Congress tone and the conduct of the war, while criticizing the treatment of women. He notes strong support for the Republic's annexation but opposes further resistance as morally untenable.
The Ons hao editor reports the Afvikander party has sent a replacement to the Cape House of Assembly for Lalmesbucv, filling the seat of Mr W. P. Sebreiner who stood down amid electors' dissatisfaction over Treason and other measures.
Fragmentary OCR text references trial readiness and orders issued to a court official. Mentions a superior court figure and directions to a deputy or staff officer on a Tuesday. Details are garbled and names are unreadable.
The inquiry at Pibe Central Police Court resumed on Wednesday with Sergeant Markinaon denying all misconduct allegations. He described 22 years in the force, ten years as sergeant, and stated he never overstepped duties while serving Ramsay's bush locality amid complaints about tents and alleged misconduct. The case proceeds with further testimony expected to support Sergeant Parkinson's care.
The Victorian branch of the Seamen's Union approved an agreement with shipowners at a recent conference but deferred final decision to the union in other colonies. Members were described as anxious and unsettled by the result of the talks.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier the Canadian premier says in reply to Sir William Lyne that Canada will send a delegation to the Commonwealth of Australia inauguration in May. He would be glad to attend personally if possible.
Readied for New Year events, Melbourne houses the Commonwealth inauguration with Government House decor, arches along Bridge and Oxford streets, and a grand pavilion in Centennial Park. Officials plan seating for thousands, water services, and a massive parade route from Macquarry Street to the park as the swearing-in ceremony nears.
His Excellency the Governor-General will land at Farm Cove on Saturday at 1.2 a.m. and proceed by Domain road to Bourke Statue, Macquarie Street, King Street, George Street to Government House.
The article details a grand procession led by Mounted police and dignitaries including Major-General Commanding and the Governor General, with extensive traffic suspensions and tram bans. It notes reception committees, salutes, steamship flotillas, and the Royal Arthur meeting the fleet, plus plans for a January 1 demonstration with 16,000 schoolchildren and a Commonwealth Parade road project.
This morning the flagship H M S Royal Arthur with the Governor General aboard was sighted by the Jervis Bay lookout about 15 miles per hour, miles southeast as it moved north toward Jervis Bay. It was expected to anchor near Sydney Harbor, with a strong southerly wind forecast. The vessel entered Jervis Bay and moored at 10 am.
The Governor-General reports the Royal Arthur has reached Jervis Bay and the proposed reception route in Sydney will run about a mile and a half to two miles. Sir W Lyne says the Citizens Committee has no control over the procession, which will proceed as arranged to suit Lord Hopetoun's wishes, with arrival expected by 10 or 11 a.m. Saturday.
A bedroom adjoining the kitchen of the Freemasons Hotel burned early morning, trapping a man described as a capable kitchenman who had been intoxicated and went to bed with the light out. He was burned to death, the fire contained with minor damage. An inquest will be held in the absence of the coroner, prompting public protests over the coroner’s duties.
The New Polytechnic at 480 George Street welcomed visitors Monday night for a private view of cinematographe pictures. Messrs. St Hill and Moody manage the exhibition, featuring Cinderella in a new process and other items including The Astronomer’s Dream and Pillar of Fire. Additional footage shows Lord Roberts at Capetown, London’s Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Japanese dancers, mystic wrestlers, boxing, and a panoramic Paris Exhibition. The display will be open daily.
TO MORROW S AUCTIONS. High class Jewellery at the Rooms 274 Pitt Street at 11 by A G Jenking. John Devlin 80 residing in Bellevue Street Barry Hills treated at Sydney Hospital this morning for injuries to the head and ankle sustained through falling off an electric tram in George Street near Campbell Street.
In Parliament last night the war vote of 16 million pounds was approved by 284 to votes. War Secretary Brodrick outlined 500,000 pounds for China operations, 1,000,000 for Transvaal police, and 1,000,000 for railway repairs. Remaining funds cover general South African operations, with costly measures likely through March and volunteers and colonials urged to stay posted.
London reports Sir Michael Hicka Beach the Chancellor of the Exchequer proposes to raise an additional loan of £11,000,000 in February and March.
The Nationalist Convention in Dublin expelled Timothy Healy of North Louth and J L Carew of South Meath from the Nationalist Parliamentary Party at the Dublin meeting. London report dated December 12 indicates the action occurred without Mr William O Grien present.
Count von Waldecrace hands £11,000 to General Caselee for delivery to Sir E M Satow in Beijing. The British share of Pao-ting-fu plunder will be used to aid destitute Chinese, with funds transferred via Sir Arthur Ceseler.
London dispatch reports Brigadier General Chaffee acknowledges the improper conduct of soldiers in the Chaffee Waldersee incident and asks Count von Waldersee to consider the relief effort in Pakistan, noting the men had not contributed to aid locally.
London reports HMS Sparrow, sent back to Plymouth after engine damage, has been recalled for an Austraidn crisis. The brief item notes the vessel’s salvage path and ongoing repair status, with emphasis on naval readiness amid wartime tensions.
London December 12 Lord Crassey delivered a paper on The Recent Progress of Victoria before the Royal Colonial Institute with Lord Carrington presiding.
Bar silver in London on December 12 quoted at 1s 1 6d per ounce standard, rising 1 16d since Thursday last.
London reports the Australasian tallow sale with 1125 casks offered and 400 sold. Beef and mutton prices show fine mutton at 2856d, medium at 6d, beef at 27add, and medium per cwt, reflecting market levels today.
The December 11 report shows UK wheat on hand and afloat at 2,145,000 quarters, up 1,000,000 from last week, while Continent stocks total 920,000 quarters, down 145,000 from the prior week.
London notes list several Australian debentures and shares with current prices: Australian Mortgage 4 per cent at 106, Freehold Trust Australia 4 per cent at 100, Queensland Investment and Land Mortgage 4 per cent at 103, City of Sydney 4 per cent 1912-13 at 103, Dalgety and Company shares at 75, Dalgety 4 per cent debentures at 110, Metropolitan Gas Melbourne 4.4 per cent at 105, Australian Gaslight Sydney 5 per cent at 162, Union Mortgage and Agency Australia 4.4 per cent at 74, Australian and New Zealand Mortgage 4 per cent at 91.
Berne reports full restoration of communications between Shanelal Feathow Amay and Hongkong. The British Government says telegrams to or from Rhodesia may now be received in any authorized commercial code deposited at Aden and Cape Town.
Walwera arrives with 59 Australian soldiers of whom 20 land at Hobart and 20 proceed to New Zealand. Private Bisbee V C is welcomed after gallantry in the field. Names of NSW Victoria and Tasmania units listed. Mayor and aldermen greet at Town Hall. NSW sail Friday, Victorians depart today.
Travellers praise a new remedy for seasickness with letters to the column. Mr Lamb of Victoria Street Wellington reports his wife and children used it successfully on the journey home after a difficult voyage to Sydney. Available at Bearol Depot 257 George Street and through leading chemists.
A stylish audience at Chatswood Hall heard the Rushholme Ramblera Orchestra in a high quality program. Proceeds support St Stephen’s Church Willoughby. The ensemble of about seventeen performed Festival Dream after the Ball and The Midsummer in the Black Forest among others, with soloists and a strong choir presence.
Private Tom Ball of the Molong Mounted Rifles reports a long chase across thirty miles to reach a Boer position. After a brief battle near a 12 pounder gun, the Boers suffered heavy losses, with over 130 killed and four big guns captured. Ball notes no Australian casualties and an imminent return home as the war winds down.
A sensational runaway occurred in George Street on Wednesday afternoon. A spring cart carrying three persons crashed into a hardware shop window after veering toward Cathurst Street. A passerby woman was struck, knocked through glass, and sustained a severe shock and a deep leg gash. She was removed for medical care. The horse escaped with minor injuries and the cart remained undamaged.
Catherine Matthews was granted a dissolution of marriage to James Charles Matthews for descrtiga. The couple wed in October 187%. After reviewing evidence and service affidavit, Justice Simpson pronounced the decree nisi, returnable in one month.
To align with Bombala Jockey Club events the Delegate Club changes dates to the 71st and 22nd of January. Cathcart Jockey Club enhances ground work aiming to boost Boxing Day meeting as the largest and most successful ever held there amid improvements and preparations.
Reports from FAMDTLA and CUNDAGAL detail scattered ore yields and wavering investment in copper prospects. Legislation stalls access to copper lodes, while gold mining gains momentum with North Guntagal properties being reworked. Moonan's Brook notes a small gold surge at Neil's Creek and ongoing attempts to develop rich reefs along Fuller's Reef line.
A prosecutor at Central Police Court references a pas sacit case and Ogden's Limited Liverpool agency at 48 York Street. Liverpool authorities report a colossal tobacco factory costing 81000 pounds, with nearly four acres of floor space on a six acre site. The free renaissance style building is described as gigantic and fitted with modern improvements.
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