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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
5
Cable news brief from a global desk summarizes key events across regions including political moves, market shifts, and cultural developments. Strong entities referenced include officials, media groups, and notable cities shaping the day's narrative.
The dispatch describes Boer forces under Commandant de Wet moving along the Kroonstad region while British commandos, led by Major Broawoowit and Ryne, push their troops toward Senehal and Bettie CGenweal Lana Bertlul. The fragment outlines scattered maneuvers with 100 men near Senehal and southeastward withdrawals toward broader positions east of Veytell.
In Cape Colony seven commandos attacked a grain depot as they moved westward. The assault was repulsed three times, with most commandos retreating north while Theron turned back toward the Great Borg River.
London dispatch reports Ian Hamilton arriving at Pretoria to direct forces in the peacekeeping effort. The message notes his role with the mission and the broader aim of stabilizing the area amid ongoing volatility.
December 12 report notes a War Office statement quoting Lord Kirchner and officials on the murders of Kaffirs, with names such as Malan and Cheron among the implicated. The notice outlines suspected actions leading to the Beith tragedy and references Beith in connection with the case.
London dispatch December reports three Australian soldiers dying of enteric fever in separate postings. Private TP Pow of the Thint Xpry South Wales Mounted Infantry is listed as dead. Private 41 Tait of the South Australian Mounted Rifles is noted as dead. Private M'Veen of the Queensland Bushmen is also recorded as dead after being wounded near Wakkersiruuu, with unsettled details about his condition.
Fragmented OCR text mentions London December events about protests surrounding concentration camps. Translation indicates calls to oppose camps and foreign policy confusion. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
London dispatch dated September 12 reports that the Canadian contingent’s attempts at a search or service near the Cape drew large crowds. Details are garbled making exact numbers and actions uncertain.
December 12 report from London notes many foreign volunteers, mainly Frenchmen, seeking permission to enlist for service in Britain. The piece highlights the appeal of military involvement abroad and the foreign participation in national defense.
London December 12 215 pay The Block Exchange and City Connell seeking permission to form a Yeomanry Regiment in the city. Details indicate steps toward organizing mounted volunteers for local defense and service.
A fragmentary despatch from London notes German reporting and Allied reactions amid World War I era confusion. The piece mentions Paris leaders, reactions to British policy, and the broader Polish and imperial stakes, highlighting wartime press ambiguity and diplomacy.
Fragmentary report notes government limits on refugee returns to London and work rule changes. Mentions weekly quotas and possible revisions under wartime policy, with unclear references to Lord Kircbentr and figures from a London source.
In London December 12 Secretary of War St Toho Brodrick accuses Boer Aniulasees of brutal acts against wounded soldiers. He states the government demands firm terms from the Boers and rejects half hearted peace overtures, while urging strong measures to end the war.
London December 12 Mr W B Thomson MP for South Belfast repudiates in a spoken letter the charges by Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman of deliberate and wanton conduct of the war. The severity of fire at Britain has been converted into weapons against the state.
Sir Edward Grey speaking in Bristol last night said he did not object to the burning of farms if it would shorten the duration of the war. The remark reflects wartime hardship and policy discussions involving the Berwick-upon-Tweed MP.
A sympathy meeting for the Boer cause in Munich attracted thousands. Bavarian Chamber of Deputies members spoke denouncing Mr. Chamberlain and urging the Reich and Imperial Government to take the initiative to end the war.
In London on December 12 the Hungarian Premier M Szell told the Hungarian Chamber of Deputies he would not prohibit the sale of Hungarian horses to Great Britain. He stated that Britain, as a great nation, deserved Hungary’s esteem.
A Sydney return list notes the voyage of numerous soldiers led by Lieutenant Selwyn Joyce on the Me steamer Wileannia from South Africa. It records ranks and names including Walter Bakelouga Andrew Percy Mpuyesou and John William Howson among others, with further mentions of KMS Oroya officers from the Orient-Parisie line arriving at Fremantle. The embarkation lists specify destinations Melbourne Sydney and Wellington and include officers and troopers aboard for each city.
A Cape Town letter warns British emigrants planning to move to South Africa. It highlights exorbitant living costs, high rents, scarce housing, and limited work for families, noting martial law and refugee camps around Cape Town. The letter describes thousands of Jewish refugees from Rand, Ruslan, and Central Europe, their precarious situation, and urges other papers to publish the warning.
A reader writes to the Evening News asking for reading and writing materials for sick soldiers in South Africa. Mr Cole plans to collect items and ship them soon, inviting readers to send packages to Mrs J P Cole at London Bank Usford Street.
A solicitor at Darlinghurst Scanions appealed for mercy for his client before Judge Poker, arguing in this Christmas season of year there is demand for poultry and groceries. The judge noted the man has a record and sentenced him to three years in prison.
Mrs Phillips of 45 Lower Fort Street Dawes Point awoke to a snake on her right leg in a front balcony bedroom. Her son Gordon 12 lit a candle and helped kill the two foot long reptile with an umbrella. Constable Mackie holds the dead snake as investigators seek how it entered the house.
Central and West Africa dispatch reports Congo Free State officials pursuing deserters were attacked by natives on the French Ubangi bank. Thirteen natives were killed or wounded, many captured. In Chad area Rabah’s emirate power is said to be shattered after a French column engagement. British authorities claim the clash with Rabah’s forces occurred inside British influence.
Mr H C White ships 100 yearlings including a colt and a filly aboard the Sophocles. Bred to English racing lines, the Lochiel-Muia colt stems from Mu Hua and Lady Superior lines. Horses destined for racing in England are in excellent condition.
Commercial intelligence from London reports copper prices at 4:55 24 60 per con, horeise price quoted at £10 183 94, November UK lead imports 1 751 tons with Australian share 2808 ums, exports at 4022 cons. Gale in the Channel risks and a Belgian fishing vessel foundered with fourteen drowned. Australian cricket team schedule named for July 28 with provisional Essex Leyton date.
London December 12 reports 200 enter for ping ons at Westminster Aquarium. Royal Colonial Institute announces Prince of Wales as President and Earl of Hopetoun as Vice-President. North Queensland Mortgage and Investment Co shows a profit of £4085 with £2000 added to reserve and £2688 carried forward.
Melbourne reports that seals on Ortona cargo stores were broken during voyage to Adelaide. Authorities instructed re sealing of stores and possible prosecution. Similar issue with Prius Regent Luitpold at Fremantle, but not detained. Captain of Ortona to pay duty and proceed. other updates include MP William O Brien at Carrington and a drowning scare on the Morumbidgee River.
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