Boer War skirmishes threaten Komatie Poort
From the Evening News: Fifteen hundred Boers threaten Komatie Poort as Lord Methuen advances from Olifkop to Zeerust in the western Transvaal, taking cattle and grain. Lemmer is killed. Boers derail trucks. British troops prevent looting. Commandant De Wet fears further dispersal of his forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Komade Poort
Chinese Trouble Trials Near Cantoo District
A report from Holsing in the Cantoo district states several Chinese have been arrested for offering rewards for foreign heads. Twenty ringleaders are soon to be executed as France dispatches a gunboat to oversee the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Holsing
Cantoo
Yangtse Viceroys Strengthen Emperor’s Bands
London dispatch reports troops of the Yangtze Valley viceroys gradually strengthening the emperor's bands as Tung-fo-heiang has been sent away. The text notes a shift in military alignment related to imperial authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Yangtes Valley
Disaster in the West River Drowns 200 on Board
News flash reports a Chinese vessel capsized in the West River with 200 lives lost. A separate item notes Mr Robert Armington of Leeds bequeathing 750000 to missionary charities after previously gifting 350000 to The London Missionary Society wives.
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West River
London
Robert Armington
Leeds
Charltson
Louie
Arthington
Widow Emma Abbott Injured in Street Fall
Emma Abbott of Albion Lane sustained a fractured skull after falling on the kerbstone in the street. She was conveyed from her home to Kydney Hospital on Saturday afternoon for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Abbott
Albion Lane
Kydney Hospital
Fall From A Tram Leaves Armyman Injured At Wintora Barracks
An artilleryman, 20 year old Charles Tindall, re-ailing at Wintora Barracks, was admitted to St Vincent's hospital Saturday afternoon with head injuries and shock after a fall from a tram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tindall
Wintora
St. Vincent's Aspieal
The Toy Pistol Incident At Paddington
Parkinson a 12 year old resident of Paddington was admitted to SS Vincent's Hospital on Saturday afternoon with a bullet wound in one leg from an accidental discharge of a toy pistol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Has. Parkinson
Paddington
SS Vincent's Hospital
Attempted death by action shocks Wentworth crowd
A schoolmaster attempted suicide by cutting his throat then surrendered to police, claiming ill health drove the act. He was remanded for two days. A non serious wound was treated at a local hospital.
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Wentworth
Fermandes
After the Procession His Excellency Slightly Fatigued
Inquiry at Government House reports Lord Hopetoun slightly fatigued but none the worse for the reception. He found the welcome magnificent and was touched by the public's regard. Captain Wallington noted the official duties proceeding satisfactorily and planned rest for the afternoon with tasks not claiming his Excellency’s attention until today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goverment House
Batarday
Evening News
Ganefab
Lord Hopetoun
Himeelf
Saturday's Share Market and Harbour Procession Notes
The Sydney Stock Exchange closed for the day as harbor events continued, with only a few sales posted in the vestibule. Dredging work near the Queen Margaret and Little River junction is planned to resume after a short break, while ore dumps show 3000 tons of sulphide ore and valuations around 2348 per ton. Numerous quotations from Melbourne and Adelaide markets follow, listing prices on Broken Hill, Mount Lyell, and other divisions, with varied lots and bids across multiple companies and blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Stock Exchange
Occidental
Weld
North Broken
South Broken
Ais
Shosshaven Terraces
Aredge
Rhoelhoven
Queen Margaret
W.A
Gympid
Messry. Barns and Webb
North Columbia
Orient Tribute
North Oriental
Saat
Srigmtal Toon
JMG
North Victory
New North Columbia
South Eastern
South Oriental
Nort Oriental
Oriental Columbia Gomsolidited
Queens Oriental
South Glanmire
Monkland
Melbourne
South Broken Hill
Victoria
Junction
North Junction
North Brokeen Hill
Wales
Mount Lyell
Lyell
Selez
Bonth Glenfine
Elbe
Bang
Broken Hill Water
Calen Als
Adelaide
N. Q
Chillaroo
S.A
Wallaroo
Broken Gill
Stiphide Corp
Brockman Bouldern
Main Reef
Bats
Hannan
Oroya
Salguru G
South Kalguru
Lake View
Bar Lake View South
Bom
Shipping Arrivals from Fremantle and Newcastle Listed
December 15 notices record the Royal Arthur at 7700 tons with 13 guns under Captain Dicken sailing from Fremantle to Adelaide and Jervis Bay, Newcastle sloop 3251 tons under Captain M. Thomp from Newcastle, and Grosser Kurfurst end-of-month call listing numerous passengers including Mrs. Luke Boelke and Rev. Frank Bell among many others.
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LMS
Royal Arthur
Dicken
Fremane
Vith
Adelaide
Jervis Bay
Newcastle (S
M. Thomp Jean
Newcastle
H.R.S
Syuney
Walker
HESS
Rom Byemen
Luke Boelke
Harry Dawe
Clara Billett
Frits Heller
Julie Woll
Mary Wright
8. Pratt
Miss Chamberlain
C. Hale
Mim
B. Hale
G. H. Berry
G. H Perry
G Desaro
Furth
J. ¥. Banfield
J. W. Benfield
David Burne
Burns
Captain Brown
J. Hunter Brown
Beckeridge
Bosch
Baldwin
WT. Church
W. T. Church
Clerk
Lyre Champion
B. Copsey
A. Clark
Clark and Child
Crane and Child
Dr. Chilton
J. Forbes
Miss Greenish
Emma Greenish
Dr. Gibbs
C. Holloway
A. Hunter
GR. Hill
George Rowley Hill
FS. Harney
C. Williamson
C."willisison
Alas Williamson
T. Wallis
G. K. Young
G. BE. Young
Misa Youne
5. Young
Fun
Mr. Horwood
Horwood
A. J. Jones
Misa M. Handheld Jones
J. R Atell
H. A. Leader
Mr. Mysti
Myatt
J. Moir
Child
J. Macdonnell
Are
Barry Quick
Hichmond
V. Reid
C. V. Reid
Mise Ritchie
Stewart
Shepherd
AH. Emyti
Sith
F. E Smith
C. Smith
Court Judgment Drops Bank Case Over Aged Trial
In Melbourne Justice 00d heard the case of J Faleingham and Sons v National Bank of Australia. The plaintiff claimed 21000 pounds, the defendants countered 2555 pounds, and costs were awarded to the defendants. The judge condemned the plaintiffs as seeking money at any cost amid poor conduct by both sides.
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Walt
Moorefield Races Highlight Weather and Wide Field
Moorefield racing club hosted a December meeting with clear skies and strong attendance. Notable results include Pat Morgana winning the Mile Handicap and Bam Robato taking the Welter Handicap, with jockeys and odds listed for several other events and contenders.
Tasman Wins Brisbane Handicap In Heat Afield
The Brisbane summer meeting closed in hot conditions with a large crowd. Tasman ridden by Beotth won the 1 mile Tasman Handicap by a length after Nevermore led a late challenge, with Circe and Volador among early pacesetters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Mr. Burgem
Beotth
Peraeu
Caili W. Mooney
Henkel
Amor
Bradshaw
Hrise Ded
Nultw
W. Steward
Repropate
Muller Kalmio
Advan
Luckman
Goldsmith
Hussey
Meribah
Jacoba
Drake
J. Stone
Volador Gal
Wilson
Circe GT
P. Byrne
Circe
Volador
Atraf
BEGA J C WEIGHTS HORSE RACES AND NAMES
A fragmentary racing note lists weights and horse names for trial stakes and two year old races. Names include Douglas Gordon, Cinnaber, Calm, Lemna, Priors, Climabar, Mudlar, Supsine, Arnold, Ferndale, Minaret, Porch Pores, Flat Water, and Union Jack Prisra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrieter
Prim
Projare
Douglas Gordon
Cinnaber
Calm
Thessaiion
Gunstow
Alto
Breebol
W.f-A
Bloath
Bartister
Storm
Lemna IL
Force
Priors
Climabar
Mudlar
Supsine
Siakes
Mme
Arnold
Pyrena
Asslopogsss
Molly
Ferndale
Ibe Cmmaben
Letspington
Douglas Gonos
Bertie
Thessalias
Newcastle Races Report Details Local Finishes
A large crowd attended the Newcastle races with clear weather. Lyrist led early in the Paderal Stakes and was overtaken by Lyrist by a length, time 29.2. Typhoon won the Tattersalls Cup, beating Moama and Ryde with slow pace and long margins. Clifton and Lane led early in the Borough Handicap, with Clifton finishing strongly for a close win. The Farewell Handicap saw Rednefen best The Snail by two short heads, final times noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Hector
Pind
Amin
Stewarts
Clapton
Ty Atetal
Godby
Zektord
Hartem
Clifton
Rive Longthe
Wollogarang
Ryder
Com
Gaby
Firs Consul
West
Moama
Quinn
Champion
Meek
Avex
Sealbeater
Fireman
Cloat
Gallina
Bennetts
Laccens
Kenny
the Snail
Redoefel
Courtary
M'Carths
Duda
Henley
Blanchard
Biot
Sud
Typhoon
Ryde
Lenetta
BRYDA
Bennell
Otties Wraviery
Nevada
Borrineton
Turquist Jay
Vertigua
Hoh Kip
Marathon
O’brien
Coomy
M'Carchy
Bawbelia
Ondine
Berd
Cligton
Australas Wheel Race and Cycling Events at Melbournes Aus
Cycling notes report at the Australas meeting with entries from Melbour ne. W. Staplecom wins 110 yd sprint on a day of variable weather and large attendance. Final placings include Martin and Wales in the five mile event and Gordon leading in the Australas Wheel Race with OCallaghan and Champness among the contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meldourke
Victorié Mille
Une Orst
W. Staplecom
le J. Wright
Ilyd
Lewin
J. Whiteley
Thue
Whiley
Watson
W. Martin
Filsell
E. &. Witkseh
A. Lawson
Aor
Coin
Vanehall
Act
BL Morgan
Byd
R Gordon
W. Lewin
Syd
G. EB Menewve
Morgan
O'Callaghan
Champness
Coleman
Dut Westom
O'Cadleghan
M'Gibbon
Hudson
Champnese
Middletom Ted
Morgen Aud Fortes Jolves
Morgen
Vorbes
Jonets
Hudson Wen
Tube
Miles —Firet
B Goodson
C.F. Taylor
G. Parley
E. Clinton
H. Gordon
Med
Artera
L. Barker
PF. S. Beanohamp
A. J. Body
J. Carpenter
A. J. Ciloton
J.B. Pay
Huey
L Lawson
RW. Lewis
A. Middleton
W. M'Donald
W. G. Symonds
A. BE Tame
W. BL Taylor
O Tebbutt
Waine
Wilkeeen
Aquatics results from Glebe Rowing Club Maiden and Senior Eights
At Glebe Rowing Club on Saturday the Maiden Fours saw D. Dortram win with W. C. Craig second in 4 1/20. Reid coxed the third place crew. Senior Eights event led by W. May with Mavens, A. Mopkinson and Farran, finishing five lengths ahead. Handicap classes and trial heats held with officials listed.
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Angua
Gadd
Hopkinson
Atrokey
Morrineax
Dickey
L. Couite
B. Waight
Fusin Wsee
Turloe
W. May
Mavens
A. R. Mopkinson
Farran
McGowan
HG. Williams LI
Strom JU
Mgreece
Ale Boweil
L 'Wom
Tire
Boyleon
Bel
W. O. Crag
Handicap Sells
Owen
V. Padule
North Buorn H.C
J Liehiwenbendl
M'Gregor
Giebe R.C
A. Satter
G. J. Robertson
Air. Gitonu
Jndex
V. Tree
Sr. Abram
Bighta
A. & Bewell
H.C. Glad
H. C. Ropkinson
H. Wildame
C. Farran
G. Bick
Mitcbell Yous
Mw. May
G. 8. Goulding
R. J. Morison
RH. ‘Wenden
T’e M'Gowan
Boyton
L. Havens
E. E. Strom Istrokes
E. Wangenbelm
Con
Sydney Flying Squadron results and names
The fragment lists participants and scores for the Sydney Flying Squadron, noting entries such as Henaicay Keteat, Keri, Plover, Second Best, Dewdemota, Minwaibe, Brouwewing, Pinal, Kero, Flesdemona, Hlawalba, and Baily with various numbers attached. The text shows mixed garbled OCR ordering and dates like May.
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Operal
Keri
Dewdemota
Minwaibe
Brouwewing
Pinal
Kero
Flesdemona
Hlawalba
Sidney Canoe Club Race Report
Fragmented OCR notes describe a canoe club race with Jaker first, Salera second, and Ride On Friday a competitor. Additional garbled names and bids suggest results and entries, but many words are unreadable. The text references times, boards, and locations but details remain unclear.
Adelaide cricket match report ends in late scoring bustle
Adelaide Oval hosted a long day of cricket as New South Wales opened with Trumper and Travers, while South Wales bowlers matched pace with Jarvis and Reedman. Gregory, Hopkins, Travers and Jarvis starred for the home side before a late surge by the visitors set a competitive total.
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Adelaide
Travers
Matthews
Tanne
Jarvie
Trumper
Jarvis
Lg Wiclire
Cine
UW Fer
Aherwarde
Lona
Gidtau
Femsmind
Jarvia
Gregory
Mophine
Cregory
Veep Bee
Gimgery
Sean
Hopkine
Cregorr
Stewart
Reelman
Kelly
Marsh
South Wales
Inamen
Jeryit
Dongas
Mathews
GME
Ar Mobln
Bemk
Tervie
A. J. Mopking
Tarvin
Martin
Reedman
Heedman
MS. Jarvis
W. Gulden
Walney
Paddington and North Sydney v Redpern and Sydset clash
Fragmentary report of a cricket match at the Sre pey Cricket Ground on Saturday. The melee described shows North Sydney felling of pei in an apyeere sare with one wan abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Srepey Cricket Ground
Saurday
Bell Ewing Leize
North Sydney
Pei
Waverley and Burwood Central Cumberland Glebe ASD Leichhardt
A fragmented listing from Burrhgrove Reserve and surrounding districts shows scores and players with partial stats. Names such as Mackemle Noonan Meares and Buckle appear with unclear figures. Further legible details are not provided in readable form.
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Waverley and
Burwood
Central Cumberland
Glebe
ASD
Leichhardt
Burrhgrove
Ulrwood
Mackemle
Oibtone Noonan
Meares
Saliva
Buckle
Withama
Warr
Gibbome
Blaworth
Sundripe
River Boats on Fire at Sea. Damage Uncertain
In Wentworth on Friday night the steamer Metra Wee suffered a fire while tying at Sareumers. Low water and strong currents contributed to the blaze gutting the vessel. Investigations into the cause are inconclusive. two versions of events circulate among crew and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentworth
Metra
Sre
Sareumers
Airelm
Treine Ovousber
Lucas Tee
Dostrastica Walle
Cp Darling
Brwds
Meebers
Hale
Imperial Troops Parade After South African Campaign
The article describes imperial troops marching through Fremantle after a South Africa deployment. It notes dignitaries, regiments, and colonial officials assembling for a public reception, with ceremonies, banners, and military bands in a period-appropriate royal tribute.
Unclear event on Bata Gar disrupts patrols and residents
A disrupted scene on Bata Gar near Clawes Polol unsettles maids and on duty officers. Residents recount a frightened reaction as a strange noise and a sudden incident disturb Reivers Sari locals including Derid Martin and Gerty mna amid confusion and concern.
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Woperows
Bata ‘Gar
Clawes
Polol
Gilerts
Reivers Sari
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Glebe Rowing Club Regatta
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Sidney Canoe Club
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Jaker
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Stich
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Syiley Cricket Ground
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Ronpe
Fremantle
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Mir
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Aeeayer
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