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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1901
Page
5
Londen dispatch reports Badenhorst captured as Boers retreat from Caps Colony area. Commmar at Radanhornt mentions successful operation with Theron command unit pushing north. unclear specifics due to damaged text. December dates indicate recent progress in Cape frontier fighting. British forces claim a strategic gain with captured positions.
London dispatch records October and November deaths in concentration camps totaling 238 men 1904 women and children. The figures come amid wartime reports of harsh conditions and rising fatalities.
London November 15 at 2 p.m. Mr Chamberlain writes to the Birmingham Unlearnt Association attributing personal abuse to the disorganization of the Opposition and its lack of leaders.
London dispatch reports dawn action as Major General Bruce Hamilton and Colonel Wiltlame’s forces surprise Commandant Piet Vnown’s mayor at Withracas. Sixteen of the enemy killed, seventy captured including Bleuborst and Bwadepoel, plus 4000 cattle and seventeen waxgons seized. One Boer gate near Bethel fell to Colose Benson on October 28. Viljoen led a raid on Liaokeng but was repulsed with losses. government hails recent victories southwest of Imele, St Trichaniontelm, and Witkraens.
London reports Lieutenant O. B. Forster was killed while Lieutenant C. F. Airey was severely wounded and Private R. Edwards slightly wounded in the Beth All engagement. Corporal William Smith of the 3rd New South Wales Mounted Rifles died at Middelburg from enteric fever. Private T. J. Wilson of the 5th West Australian Mounted Infantry died at Standerton from enteric fever. Private T. Grote of the 3rd NSW Mounted Rifles is listed as missing.
London reports two men punished for aiding the enemy during the war. John Meyer of Oudtshoorn gets two years in prison and a 500 pound fine for informing the British about a parol movement aiding an ambush that killed four and wounded three. J H Schoeman, Cape Assembly member, is sentenced to six months and a 500 pound fine for failing to report enemy presence and letting a horse fall into enemy hands.
London December 14 The reopening of the Block Exchange at Johannesburg has been sanctioned Ade. Moneypenny formerly editor of the Johannesburg Star which ended publication on the outbreak of hostilities will restart the paper in January AMP Moneypenny has a brief acting feat master of the Imperial Light Harsey.
London December 14 Two squadrons of 120 Musnre and two and a half companies of the 2nd Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers have sailed from Bombay for the Cape.
December report notes Mr Grainger, South Australia mate agent, urging removal of capsasaration to the coast. Mr Chamberlain telegraphs support to Cape Colour and Nasal Unit, pushing British products for British needs where possible.
London dispatch outlines Cecil Rhodes scheme to settle a river colony with irrigation and erasure projects. Proposed cost about 3.5 million pounds with an annual allowance per settlement and additional funds to settle thousands of yeomen.
A batch of soldiers invalided from the Aber deen steamer Nineveh arrived in Sydney yesterday. Two officers and 21 men for New South Wales and 4 men for Queensland landed at Dalestey's Wharf. Lieutenant Chaseling and Captain Thomas received the troopers on arrival. After medical examination and pay advance, the NSW party proceeded to the Barracks for report while the Queensland contingent moved on to the Northern State.
A report from Greatf-Reinet on November 12 notes a quiet center of Bond agitation shifting to strong resentment. MLA Mr Smith, once a Bond leader, now severing ties with the bond. Other influential members blame Bond for misguiding followers and deserting allies amid rising discontent.
The Standard correspondent at Shanpial reports that on the Dowager Empress birthday palace fires gutted two buildings in Kai-feng tu. General Yung-in, due to illness, urges the Court to hurry to Pekin.
London dispatch reports President Roosevelt refuses Andrew Carnegie's 10.04 million dollar gift to establish a University Extension system in the United States. The project would be headquartered in Washington and tied to holding 10 million dollars of Steel Trust bonds for years, the rejection citing the obligation.
A court of inquiry reports Admiral Sobley not cowardly at Santiago but shows he acted with hesitation and lack of discipline. Admiral Dewey supports Admiral Sakiley. The charges by Mr. Maclay in his history of the United States Navy are discussed in another column.
London reports that Senator A P Mathe ron of Wisconsin Perth by the Tar anaki Iron Lands is noted. Cadman M.L.L. and M M Smith of New Zealand plan to form a company with capital 510 900 to establish near Plymouth. The Scotch Fisheries Board donated 150 000 salmon ova from the Tay and the Duke of Richmond 60 000 from the Spey to the New Zealand Government for acclimatisation.
Postmaster General reports London to North of England traffic hindered by snowline breakdown. Copper prices slide on spot markets as a three month fall. Frozen Meat Trade quotes show mutton and lamb ranges from New Zealand, Australia, and Britain with varied quality adjustments. Chile and Argentina troop mobilization hints emerge as peace talks progress. London closing shares list shows Associated, Broken Hill Proprietary, Chicago line, Great Boulder, Ivanhoe, Lake View, Mant Lyell, North Mount Lyell among changes.
The bem medicine known as Sander and Spex Eucalypts Exirect is touted as eminently powerful for colds influenza croup diphtheria and lung inflammation. It promises instant relief in serious wounds burns and swellings and is claimed to be favored by royal patronage with international diplomas.
London dispatch reports Signor Prinelli stating France gave satisfactory assurances on the integrity of Tripoli and caravan routes to Central Africa allowing Italy to exchange explanations on Mediterranean interests. It notes Tripoli’s long history and watchful Italian stance amid French military expeditions in the south.
London authorities warn of a looming smallpox surge and prepare 2500 beds. Metropolitan Asylum Board oversees ships and hospitals at Long Reach Joyce Green Gore Farm and Darenth. Noted past outbreaks and vaccination debates accompany the alert.
Reniter's Agency notes Signor Marconi, testing wireless telegraphy from St. John's Newfoundland, claims to have exchanged signals with the Lizard in Cornwall across the Atlantic.
London wool sales closed with Merino strong on Continental demand and New Zealand scoureds down. Of 197,500 bales catalogued, 100,000 for home use, 7,000 for the Continent, 3,000 for America, 43,000 held over. Prices realised included Cochran 346, Dunambral 7 1 2 d, Momba bid, Leslie 10 44, Gear 474 d.
A large gathering of about 360 alumni attended the King’s School Old Boys Union first annual dinner at Aarona’s Exchange Hotel. The chair, Rev. A M Champlon, noted strong representation from staff and notable guests including MLCs and local dignitaries. The event celebrated the school’s long history in Australia and featured remarks on scholarships and future hopes for the institution.
The remains of Thomas Statferd Broughton were laid to rest at Rookwood on Friday afternoon in the company of many relatives and friends. The funeral procession departed from Haselmere Glebe Point and proceeded to the Necropolis by train. The service at the graveside was led by Rev J Vaughan of Summer Hill with numerous attendees including family members and local dignitaries.
The Balmain ferry steamer Lady Hampden collided with the Fiona near Pyrmont as both vessels carried passengers. The Lady Hampden sustained splintered decks and damaged bulwarks while the Fiona aided passengers back to Sydney. Investigations by authorities and the company are expected, with repairs likely to take a month.
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