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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1900
Page
4
A chaotic transcription lists many names and phrases bound by memory, funerals, and public notices. It references deaths, memorials, and family tributes, mingled with scattered snippets about ships, orders, and events without a clear single story.
A long, fragmented passage surveys Australian political culture amid a push to appoint a committee of poets to judge a national ode. It references Sir William Lyne, the Crown ministers, and a brewing clash over how poetry and politics intersect, noting bureaucratic hesitations and public interest in a celebrated verse competition.
An unsettled debate grips Sydney's Commonwealth Day celebrations over poetry and hymn choices. Musicians proposed a large program with forty items, but four officials trimmed it and critics say the move favors political influence over merit. The government leans toward amateur over professional musicians, while Sir All a Lyne backs a royal patron role for the premier.
A brief note on nautical terms in literature and journalism. The piece laments the use of extravagant military language in reporting, citing Albert Smith and a naval dramatist, and praises a beautiful description of British troops marching through Sydney, highlighting vivid phraseology.
The piece reviews the slow progress toward forming the Federal Ministry with figures like Sir George Turner and Mr Holder advancing toward resolution while Sir William Lyne wavers. Reports hint at rifts with anti temperance figures and possible roles for Barton Wise and O Connor. The mood remains unsettled as clerical and political alignments shift amidst Christmas timing.
The article discusses attempts to sustain ministerial power in Australia, naming figures like Sir Patrick Jennings, Mr. Lyne, and Sir William Lyne. It notes resignations, party opposition, and the fragile line between cabinet endurance and parliamentary rejection, predicting better odds for a future leader.
An article from the Evening News criticizes the plan for massing 10 000 school children at Centennial Park arguing the arrangements risk safety and comfort. Opposing views from Mr Welter Bethel and supporters frame the dispute over marching routes, transport to Redfern Station, and aftercare.
Marian Blanco Mote of Annandale fell into the water at Annandale Merry Wharf on a Saturday night. William Watson and a watchman recovered her after half an hour, using the Sylvester method. Civil Ambulance Brigade members arrived and aided before she was taken to Prince Alfred Hospital.
A fragment notes weak and inflamed eyes following an afternoon excursion. The text hints at eye irritation or fatigue but lacks clear context, dates, or names. Further readable details are unavailable in the source segment.
London reports details of Commandant De Wet leading 2500 Boers northward through Borunghas Nek a broad pass. British forces including Thornycroft artillery held at the entrance as De Wet aimed to outflank Victoria Nek, while Steyn and Piet Fourier led a bold charge. The operation ended with some losses but described as magnificent daring and a near complete Boer success before Knox's arrival.
Lieutenant General French of the 1H battalion expelled 2409 Boers with four guns and a pom pom at Thorndale north west of Krugersdorp. He achieved a rout, killing Atty and wounding many. only fourteen wounded were reported later.
London reports a third raiding party crossing the Orange River at Zoutpan marching toward Philipstown Britstown occupation by thirty Boers. Commandants Philip Botha Heasbrock and Hertsopure direct three Boer forces in Cape Colony. Bank assets moved south. Western rail lines cut at several points.
London December 23 reports heavy casualties for British forces at Nooigelach near Krugers deep. Wounded are in danger or severely injured, with units including the Northumberland Fusiliers Yeomanry Mountain Infantry Cameron Highlanders and Punjabi Legion among the affected.
AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES, LONDON, December 32. Privates d b Cole and J Farrington of the Quernal and Mounted Infantry were severely wounded. Private 3 Thorpe of the same forces slightly wounded at Rhonesterhop on the 7th. Enthetic fever felled Frvain W Lamraw of the Queensland force at De Aar and No 230 Grown of New Zealand Artillery at Lichtenburg. Private Aye taker of the New Zealand Rough Riders severely wounded at Rochinor. Private I D Oswald and Private I Ball of B Company New South Wales Imperial Bushmen reported in action.
London reports on December 23 that Scoiamen from the Rand have organized into a mounted corps called the Sonttlalt Horme. The Marquis of Tullibardine is named as its leader, noted as the elect son of the Duke of Athelly and heir to the Guarta marquisate.
London dec 2 martial law declared in Cape Colony as British forces report major operations. General Brabant ordered to rejoin Capetown while districts including Hanover Murrayburg Cradock and Molteno face martial law measures. Warnings issued against rebellion with severe penalties and vigilant policing to curb the invasion.
Fragmentary OCR sentence references events at Worcester and Dutch preme, with unclear attribution to invaders and incitement. The readable bits point to a historical band and winds, but no coherent date, persons, or concrete action is discernible.
London reports December 22 that the War Office plans South Africa reinforcements with no cavalry regiments to follow by noon. Authorities aim to recruit 10,098 colonial troops as the draft proceeds. A special consignment of 66 bore beyond usual monthly supply is being arranged.
In a December dispatch from London Lord Kitchener quotes remarks on Mr Bryn Roberts charges. The note discusses actions in South Africa, defending colonial troops and arguing that some casualties stem from inexperience rather than deliberate aggression.
London dispatches report a tense joint note from the Powers to the Chinese government condemning treachery and urging peace terms. The coverage covers demands for punitive actions, reforms in Pekin, and measures to protect foreign interests, with related notes on bar silver prices and weather disruptions.
A garbled report references a War Department audit in Washington and a fatal incident in Nebraska. It mentions a 15 year old kidnapped son of a Miltiocntra father and a masked abductor, with dates in December. The text is fragmentary and unclear but points to a sensational case involving government officials and a child abduction.
A garbled fragment describes a festive pageant with mentions of Christmas themes and a performance event. Names and places are unclear, but references include a show, costumes, and quoted lines suggesting a theatrical or musical act. The text appears to be OCR noise with stray phrases.
A chaotic report from the Cuslinee area notes Bravitirs and The Mires undergoing repairs after a Saturday incident. Detected damage and a delayed timetable are reported along with multiple names and locations tied to the event and ensuing investigations.
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