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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
5
Two hundred Boers attacked Colonel Crabbe's wagon train north of Clanwilliam in the Cape Colony. The British column of 25 men suffered three killed and ten wounded before repulsing the Boer attack.
Reports recount heavy losses on both sides as British columns under Brigadiers Damant and Spear engage at multiple sites near the Orange River Colony. Officers wounded, artillery and infantry clash, with Boers sustaining casualties and several leaders captured or killed in dawn actions and pursuit along Magalesdeel, Lake Banagher, and Bloodspruit.
London dispatch reports blockhouse construction advancing along the Orange River line. Boer forces attempted to hinder the work but were repulsed as Blockhouse One nears Lindley, and the Frankfort line approaches Tufetkop with rapid builds toward Harrismith and Bethlehem.
London dispatch reports Corporal IL J. Tones of the New South Wales Mounted Rifles died of enteric fever in Bloemfontein. Private W. Stewart Lockhead of the New Zealand Contingent was severely wounded at Millvale.
London report lists 32 killed and 46 wounded at Tafelkop and Begenderlyn with 12 killed and 20 wounded. Lieutenant L C Russell of the West Yorkshire Regiment, a New Zealander, died of wounds at Begenderlyn.
Lord Kitchener reports 45 Boers killed, 25 wounded, ? captured, 250 rifles, 1200 horses, 8000 cattle seized. Heavy rain hampers operations.
In London on December 24 Commandant Beheepera is described as in a state of collapse and his trial postponed. He was reportedly captured in October and faces zero charges after alleged links to murder arson and wrecking.
London dispatch reports the Black Watch and the Essex Regiment arriving at Durban on December 24 joining other forces. The movable troops are part of a larger British deployment reported from the war front.
Twenty batteries of field and garrison artillery in South Africa are returning to India and England.
Lord Roberts issues Army Order stressing higher efficiency of volunteers even with smaller numbers. He emphasizes the cure of horses and the muff weight of officers baggage to bolster marching and readiness.
In London on December 25 at 2 40 p.m. Seventy five Royal Academy painters created a set of uniform pictures for the Queen. The display marks a notable royal festivity as the artists contribute to a royal gallery event.
In London on December 25 at 2 pm the board outlined a plan for the Australians to receive gate receipts and preface costs. The scheme allocates about £30 to the county owning the ground and distributes the balance among the board, minor counties, the Marylebone Club, and first-class counties.
Melbourne reports indicate Defence Minister absent as Major General Jones oversees enrolment for the Federal Contingent. State commandants call for applications. preference to those with prior advice, single men capable of riding and shooting, one year service or duration of war. Locations include Victoria Barracks and Adelaide with preliminary totals around 190 applications in season, Queensland urging support to reach 5000 men for Commonwealth needs.
The World reports German Emperor will attend the Victoria Memorial service at Frogmore on the anniversary of Queen Victoria’s death. The Queen improves from a cold as Buckingham Palace hosts two series of evening courts with presentations, and the King and Queen plan events instead of remaining at home.
London reports a electrified railway collision and fire at Lawer pact today. A crowding blaze trapped passengers, seven injured, six bodies recovered, one feared dead. Investigations focus on fuse failure and carriage ignition in the inferno.
State Treasurer Waddell complains of misleading statements over the question of additions to returned soldiers pay. He says the government aims to do right by the soldiers but notes an £40,000 amount involved and a prior £29,000 payment. He plans to present all facts to the Cabinet in a few days as the session ends.
London dispatch reports Chief Secretary George Wyndham warning on Irish agitation and stating the United Irish League has forty established branches. The League counters with four teen hundred breaches in Trelend. War Office then authorizes 500 Yeomanry to be raised in Trelaua.
A string of fatal and serious injuries across multiple locations includes a 13 year old boy named William Torper who died after a Christmas Day collapse, and George Henry Walker who was run over by a wheel. Others suffered serious injuries from falls and brush with moving vehicles. A widow, Fanny Amith, fell from a balcony railing, while a laborer John Hows died after a fall from a tram platform. A horse drawn accident injured a man in Woolloomooloo and a child’s shooting incident near Tamworth caused further harm.
London reports Australian Mortg age Land and Finance 4 per cent debenture stock held at 103 while other Australian issues stay flat or rise slightly. Com mer cial intelligence notes soft foreign lead, wheat and sugar markets, dull butter market, and stable to firm copper and lead prices despite weekly changes.
London December 25 Nationalist M P Jasper Tully for Leitrim Booth sentenced to one month imprisonment and MP J O Donnell currently Mayorouth to two months imprisonment for inciting tenants of Lord De Freyne not to pay rents in a rent dispute case.
Swedish explorer Sven Anders Hedin telegraphs King Oscar that he was captured by Thibetans near Lhassa as his party neared the capital. He says his splendid collection was lost but his duty was saved. He was later released and reached India.
London December 25 2 00 pm M Lesnar the Beslan Minister at Pekin asked Prince Ching to present in writing China's objections to the Manchurian treaty for transmission to St Petersburg This is taken to mean Russia is willing to modify the convention
Yesterday's closing quotations list Chillagoe Tollway and Mines at 2s Mount Lyell at £3 174 0d North Mount Lyell at £1 12s 1d Brisels Tin Mine at £1 Os 7 1-2d in London trading.
London open market shows three month discounts unchanged at 3.5 percent while Bank of England holds at 4 percent. Consols slip by one eighth on the week to 1.00 and a half percent.
Fragmentary text refers to cable notices about East Africa German East Africa and Laurence Margunn with a note on the New Brunswick Prince Edward Indend restoration. The readable bits are unclear and likely refer to telegraph or shipping notices in a country journal.
Various colonial 3 per cent bonds rise with New South Wales 96 and Queensland 12 per cent at 104. Notable events include sculptor Edward Onslow Ford's death at age 49, an avalanche at Modane killing French ex-soldiers, arrest of commission agent Bules over frauds in Liverpool, a mob attack on the Chillan Legation in Buenos Aires, and diplomatic talks to settle Chile Argentina disputes. The New Best and Trust and Jenn Company shares rise to 4 pounds with year end dividends. Judge Edward Pry reports a bakers strike award favoring the bakers.
Captain Mitchell returns to Sydney aboard the wrecked Orange Branch. Reports mention the John Witlama voyage with native coaches aboard. The Jobe Williams ties at Purbury’s Wharf after island cruising. The Ettawex sails for South Africa with 151 mounts for troops. John Wilama’s 11 261 mile Tetpat island trip praised as successful. Twelve Brit Government chartered steamers to move horses and mules to the Cape in January. Seven steamers from New Orleans and others from Fhime to Tucwary. A test of timber viaduct stability near Jesus River shows the structure suitable for years of service. Water and Sewerage Board revenue for July–Dec 1891: £108,543 plus £152,065 allocated for rain and related works. Auction planned for furnishings of the Basmack durn ative hail following Victorian Supreme Court order.
A correspondent writes on Australian national identity amid imperial powers, arguing for independence from British influence and warning of potential conflicts with German or Chinese forces. The piece reflects early 20th century debates on federation and foreign policy.
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