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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
5
London dispatch reports Boer forces probing Major General Clements's lines at Naaltgedacht within 40 fathoms before being repelled. After an hour, Northumberland Fusiliers faced renewed attack and covered retreat under heavy fire. casualties for Major-General Clements exceed fifty wounded.
Report from London dated December 18 at 1.35 pm states only forty eight men of the Second Squadron of Brabant's Horse surrendered near Zatron on the Orange River Colony, correcting an earlier figure of 107.
London report details Donald Macdonald war correspondent's analysis of the Ladysmith siege. The piece praises his account as one of the best on the event, noting its timing and publication in major papers.
Fragmentary dispatches claim Commandant de Wet moved with confidence and columns followed by British forces in pursuit near Thaba Chue. Reports indicate Major General Knowe and Boer commanders suffered captures as Boer forces attempted to retreat under pressure.
A London dispatch notes Boer forces surrounded near the Orange River with about 2000 Boers encircled by the British. Reports claim many killed or wounded and a large number captured as daybreak broke yesterday.
London dispatch reports that the Law Department in Capetown has received word of activity along the Orange River. The note mentions a movement toward the northern area and a party arriving at Knapdael in Cape Colony.
Private F. W. Mobr of HW Company and Private A. Maran of E Company, New South Wales Imperial Sushmen, who were reported missing from Wolmarane Delt, have rejoined their regiment in London today, December 11.
London dispatch reports Captain C.A. Barin, medical officer to the New South Wales Mounted Tuturtry, and Lieutenant M. Carmonholt of the New South Wales Bushmen sailing for England. The December 18 notice notes their assignment and destination.
In Caps Colony, London report on trial in Colesberg district for arming and aiding Boers. Found guilty, defendants receive sentences from months to thirty months' imprisonment. Fines up to £500 also imposed.
London dispatch reports Portuguese government artillery units and mounted troops reinforced the Transvaal frontier in Portuguese Africa. The government has also suspended traffic with the Transvaal, signaling heightened wartime measures and border security.
London dispatch reports urgent call for continued mounted infantry relays after a debris collapse ruins a Wattaren wall. Two men, Ward and Clark, were buried. Ward died, Clark injured with a broken leg. An Ottawa-style federation debate follows as Mr. O Sullivan cites Premier Lyne as ideal early federation leader.
Brief dispatch from London reports Allies distributing aid among destitute Chinese. A Manchu named Ching Sing, accused of anti foreign outrages, is named governor of Hupeli amid unsettled reforms.
Li Hang Chang III, described as a lifer from Infinenza, is reported in London on December 12. Details remain sparse in this early dispatch with unverifiable context surrounding his status and origin.
December 18 report that M de Lanesson, IsteP of Marine, seized 40 cases of art objects at Marseilles. The items, collected by French troops in China, are held as prizes of war and the official upholds respect for individual rights.
London reports on Manchuster uncovering arsenic in several malt samples. He warns brewers to analyze all malts. The caution highlights drink safety and potential contamination risks in the brewing supply chain.
London reports from December 18 describe a French session discussing the Ambesy Bill. An amendment sought to withhold amnesty from those charged with perjury and forgery in the Dreyfus affair. The government faced pressure to clarify the case. the amendment was defeated 34 to 0.
Cherlotte King sues Thomas Drivelo a prominent coal merchant of North End Pulham for breach of promise to marry. Evidence shows cohabitation and a broken vow after her marriage to Blythe. Jury awards substantial damages.
The Duke and Duchess of York visit Australia and New Zealand touring major cities, staying without their children, with a ceremonial carriage prepared for the royal party. Also noted are elections for King's College Council, the Gneisenau disaster aftermath, and the formation of the WA Coal Proprietary Mining Company with capital details.
A party of sixty American statistico democrase arrives in New Zealand amid new colony legislation and land settlement interest. Admiral hosts a dinner for Acting-Consul-General Germany and Mrs Granow, Commander Schonfelder, G.M.S Moowe, and others aboard H.M.S. Archer and related officials.
A cluttered program list shows the Grand Opera Season with "Lomengrin" and "Carmen" plus "TrEason" and "The Latest London Success" at multiple venues. Performers include Miss Lottie Callins Ada Winston Weir Frank Leos Shae Lizzie Kirk and The Hawtrey Comedy Company with an orchestra and matinee on December 36.
December 2 opening in Sydney features a grand original pantomime and European star lineup including Adelina Antonio and the Dunbars. Promoters promise a ground for another startling company season with acts from Berlin, Moscow, and London and a sensational animal act.
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