This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1901
Page
5
Lantos December 2 reports the trial of Scheepers for the murder of native scouts. Details from the courtroom recount the events surrounding the train wreck and subsequent investigations as authorities pursue justice in the colonial conflict context.
Hendon reports a February 6 incident near Devon hop Street where the wounded comrade was disabled. Commanding officer Potgieter noted the event occurred around 225 p.m. in Lond Stepan, with further details scarce due to the damaged report.
Lantia reports on December 2 with mixed results in the opposition debates. Lord Rowers views on South Africa appear amid party tensions as Campbell Raunetide and others press reform while the Liberal leaders navigate public opinion and internal disputes.
A Canadian field hospital in London reports updated gear and supplies arriving to support medical operations. The arrival includes vitally needed equipment enhancing treatment capacity and patient care during ongoing missions.
Cryptic notes describe a confrontation between forces labeled Cape Haiders and Easton with figures named Fieronnier Bol Bol Davailas and Commandant Wosslarlie at a location near Alva Norte. The text implies a military or ceremonial engagement under a Krmal Iver banner, with a command sequence and coordinates unclear. Names and places indicate a regional struggle or patrol in a frontier area.
London dispatch reports Commandant Haasbroek killed alongside Commandant Finehawk during a clash at Thaenberg Arne Tiver Colony. An emerator with Colonel Barker's unit reportedly caused the fatalities as tense action unfolded, with further casualties and confusion cited in the despatch.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim a series of killings attributed to unnamed groups in a coastal district. Text mentions Thets and Westsiberlay, with garbled names and dates, and references to a convoy and a continuing investigation by local authorities.
London dispatch reports severe conditions among Boer forces with dwindling horses scarce ammunition and food. Distress cited in the Artiele district as commandos struggle amid worsening siege and supply shortages.
The report outlines British opposition to a proposed mail route from Zella to Warar and Jibu rail line. It describes French jealousy and plans to divert traffic via the port of Zeca to Adla Abeba, with routes through Abra na and Marae in the south. The piece notes the conflict over railway construction in the Horn of Africa.
December 2 reports the Queen's light indisposition prompting the departure of the Chiare frowe wivenatiar Palace to Baud rratuits Cor Ubesenia Law beet boutpaned, with the event described as a brief royal recovery period.
A London firm linked to a French Panama Canal Company has offered to present the canal project figures to the Basin of the Canal Commission.
A fragment describes a remedy named Aiearne Avadache that supposedly benefits minds and offers prompt relief. The text mentions a broad appeal and claims universal cure qualities, though details and provenance are unclear.
London reports the Supreme Court of Hesse has dissolved the marriage of the Grand Duke, son of Ludwig IV and Queen Victoria’s granddaughter. The union with Victoria Melita produced one daughter, Elizabeth, born March 11, 1885, amid royal family turmoil and dynastic links to Britain.
London dispatch quotes Morte replying to Briain with plans to disturb the quo in the Persian Gulf and disavowing alleged entitesary. A cable yesterday said an entianary from the Sultan had not been allowed to land at Koweyes.
Constantinople dispatches report that the Turkish flag was lowered from the Sheik Marabonkli palace at Koweyt during a ceremony connected to Stielk's Independence. The British gunboat Redbreast assisted in the operation with Commander C. Quayle aboard.
A London item from December recounts Potocki, a Polish noble, losing large sums at baccarat while others such as Lord Thanet and Lord Graffile are cited as winners. The piece notes enormous stakes and mentions Captain Gronow in relation to a high rolling scene.
London reports December 23 that the recent snowstorm caused extensive telegraph line damage across England, with total damage estimated at 250,000 pounds. The disruption affected swift communications and commerce nationwide.
London wire reports M. Marcon will travel to Ottawa Canada after offers of full facility for experiments with wireless telegraphy across the Atlantic. The move follows ongoing discussions on experimental setups and international collaboration.
London December 24 Prince Ching Wing wen Shao and other commissioners discuss a new Manchuria treaty with Russian Minister Pekib. They seek withdrawal of Russian troops except to guard the railway, oppose Chinese troop numbers in Mut rhuelthelug, strive for surrender of Neweuwang to Shantial kwan railway, and protest Russia's mining monopoly in Manchurian provinces.
London December 23: Mr Weddell Bryce has bought the Norwegian whaler Heeiu for the Scottis Antarctic Ex expedition. The sale reflects progress in preparations for the polar voyage and organizing transport and supplies for the expedition team.
The Imperial Institute governors in London announce a unanimous transfer of properties valued at £500,000 to the Institute. The Prince of Wales presided and the King fully concurred in the transfer as Board of Trade relations are involved. Argentina recalls its Santiago envoy over Chilean influence on the disputed Andes territory and seeks arbitration by Great Britain.
A fragmented notice lists ship departures and times from the GPO, Melbourne, and Auckland for routes to Tasmania, West Australia, Tahiti, Raratonga, Manila, Hongkong, Japan, and the United Kingdom among others. It mentions sickness in Moree and Barraba and a tailor advertisement at 19 Pitt Street, City.
Shipping arrivals list multiple vessels with tonnages captains and origins including Sussex from Brisbane Hastings from Macquarie New Guinea from Fremantle Buninyong from Melbourne and Geelong Bega from Batemans Bay Electra from Manning River Newcastle from Newcastle and more Departures note River Hunter bound for Lyttelton Neotafield for London and Taiwan for Melbourne
The passenger list for the French mail steamer Polynesien details travelers to Marseilles Melbourne Freemantle Colombo and Adelaide, including Mr and Mrs O’Brien and many others. Various ships, arrivals and departures are noted for Hobart Auckland Launceston Fremantle and Sydney with dates around Boxing Day and late December.
At a Monday night meeting the North Sydney Council read a letter from M L A BM Chirk stating £5000 had been voted for preliminary North Shore Bridge expenses. Councillor Clark said tender closing in February would reveal remaining funds for completion and urged informing the Northern Suburban Municipal Committee and the Milner for Public Works ally.
An explosion occurred aboard the Ripple, a steam lighter owned by Mr. Read of Pyrmont, while towing logs from Nicoll's Wharf to Mackenzie’s Mill. The master and engineer escaped, but the blast shattered the launch’s forward section and caused extensive damage above the water line. The vessel is insured and the owner will bear the loss.
Fragmented text references a locating engineer in Puerto Principe Cuba and mentions a brother P H Ashmead. It notes a claimed remedy to prevent a condition and a "median" near 80 roadway New York. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.