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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
5
Corrigenda from the Evening News Corrections page acknowledges and fixes errors from an earlier edition, clarifying names and details for reader accuracy. The notice emphasizes correcting misprints and ensuring proper attribution in subsequent printings.
The dispatch from London notes that pursuit of Commandant De Wet has left British forces highly mobile and the Dutch leader has stretched his lines. Holladin, back from the raoevaal, says General Bathe deas fears disaster and Kruger’s grip weakens as Boer hopes fade.
December reports say Cape railways suffered damage mainly from floods with rapid repairs under way. Lord Kitchener has left the army and is at Naauwpoort junction toward the Orange River Colony. Mounted Infantry under counsel Mherneycron occupy Briston unopposed as Boers retreat northwest toward Prieska and are pursued by British forces.
December 26 dispatch reports Boer prisoners confess aims to seize isolated British detachments to secure ammo. Commandant Tever allegedly authorizes preserving boer ammunition with escalating penalties up to death for repeat offences. London notes 26 December: 1000 cann—wane enroll for Orange River Colony Transvaal policy urged by Baden-Powell.
London dispatch reports Major-General Baden-Powell in Port Elizabeth stating the war’s moral is that colonies should mutually aid each other. He warns that today it is South Africa, tomorrow Canada or Australia could face danger, and South Africa would act as capably as any.
London December 26 Dr Parker spoke at City Temple on Christmas Day about his time editing the Bun newspaper. He recalled fearing the paper would fail for lacking betting news and blamed Christians for diminishing vigor. He stated the church was becoming a haven needing nurses as the times grow bleaker.
London December 26 Lord Cromer British minister to Egypt spoke at a meeting with Sheikhs of the Arabs signaling forthcoming appointments of British civil servants to serve under the Mudira governors in the Soudan. The move would form the core of a Soudan Civil Service and aid administration in the province.
London dispatch reports Antwerp dockers strike causing trade shifts to Holland and Germany. Authorities prepare for arbitration while dockers demand double pay for Sunday and night work. Riots flared as employers hired imported labor amid wage talks. Meanwhile Salvation Army feeds 26,600 poor at a New York luncheon. Crete’s Crete Landon note says Prince George of Groves fails to secure annexation. powers oppose change.
In a Wednesday incident near Floods Wharf Circular Quay a man fell into the water. The body was recovered after an hour and identified this morning as James someone from Queensland who had recently arrived. The report notes money found in pockets and a bank draft.
The French force pursuing arms near Tientsin or at 20 miles westward attacked by Boxers. About 100 French troops were wrecked and a lieutenant of Warines killed as the French burned the village during the engagement on December 20. The action reported from London on December 26 at 153 p.m.
London papers react to Sir William Lyne's advice as the Maror Hopstam forms the Federal Ministry with Barton. Newspapers laud the course, propriety, and fairness guiding the denouement and foresee Australian compromise shaping future governance. St James's Gazette notes the arrangement as proper and possible, while questions remain on uniting the Earl of Hopdicum and Mr Harton.
London dispatch reports Chang Chi Tung, Viceroy of Liang-bu Hunan and Supe provinces, backing Shaahi as future imperial capital. Shaahi lies near the Yangin mur Han-bo canal system with about 100 000 people and growing influence. Chang-sha remains a major industrial city in Hunan poised on Heos-Hiang river.
London dispatch notes Chinese authorities arrest Prince Tuo and Prince Chaang on the Bhansi Vshansi border. Yunsien, governor of Shana, ordered to Einganu with aims to punish outrages. Allies press demands may compel concessions from Chloa.
London reports ministers at Pekin will not wait for talks but send Chinese envoys to the Spanish Legation to receive the Joint Note. Prince Ching visits Senor de Cologan with credentials, promising a swift imperial reply. Li Hung Chang cites illness for his absence.
Basing Day celebrations drew immense crowds across Sydney harbor and river resorts. Steamships ferried thousands, Clifton Gardens and Middle Harbor hosted dancing and picnics, and music by Hibernian bands filled the spacious pavilion. Rail and tram traffic surged as trains carried passengers to beaches, gardens, and theatres, with Redfern and suburban stations reporting high patronage. crowds flocked to Randwick and Coogee courses and several entertainment venues into the night.
Reports that Sir William Barton plans to resign as New South Wales premier to join federal duties with Trade and Customs likely, leaving Mr See to form a new state ministry. Also notes arrivals of Deakin Kingston Lichaon and Forrest, potential ministerial offers, and arrangements for press facilities at Equitable Hall during Commonwealth week.
Fragments describe a public display showing Sir Henry Parkes and Barton on opposite sides of an arch, with Brough, Lyne, and other NSW leaders named. Panels feature quotes by Barton, O Connor, Carruthers, and others urging unity, federation, and peaceful nationhood as a commemorative memorial to the occasion.
The Palace Gardens, to be brightly illuminated for Jubilee week, will open to the public each night. The lower lawn is fenced for the excursion, and opening the gardens may depend on the first evening’s experience. If no damage occurs, the gardens will stay open.
The iNuminations at Circular Quay and Bridge Street were tested on Wednesday evening with very satisfactory results. The display at the Customs House and the Colonial Secretary's fire impressed residents of North Sydney, who foresee a brilliant public spectacle when all illuminations are lit. Mr. W Bethel, secretary of the public fireworks display, has been instructed by the Master for Public Instruction to provide refreshments and ample seating for spectators.
Thomas Broty of Taylor Street Surey Hill was admitted to St Vincent's Hospital after a bullet wound to the shoulder during Boxing Night revelry. Police say initial belief of accidental firing gave way to a charge of malicious wounding against 14 year old Chara Richard Herder who appeared in Water Palace Court. He was remanded on bail for a week on the apprentice’s recognisance as inquiries continue.
Victorian troops arrived in Sydney by two special trains on Wednesday night. A train carrying 300 men reached Redfern at 10:30 and the second followed before midnight. Despite the late hour, a large crowd cheered the arrivals as troops were taken to the Centennial Park camping ground.
Warrant-Officer Conway and the sergeants of the First Infantry host the Imperial sergeants at Oddfellows Hall. Tomorrow the L.A.A. sergeants and staff service entertain Imperial soldiers and colonial staff at the Victoria Harricks Gymnasium. The R.A.A. orchestra conducts selections under Sgt M'Certhy.
The coal arch project unites Newcastle Moeresther Lambton Wickham Waratah and Hamilton authorities led by Aldermen Miller Lloyd Court Kida Thorton Creer Alexander to celebrate coal industry. Arch design by Archibald Gardiner features 190 tons of coal from multiple companies with miniature pit head gear, ventilation fan, miners cost of arms, and working costumes. Construction by A Jaadiden and J Pry with J Moy decorating.
The piece outlines the award of Hes by the N and W Government for the Commonwealth title to Gorge Musex Evans of Toowoomba known as Queenaland. It celebrates Australia and its regions with references to Toowoomba and the Western Queen, praising national unity and the spirit of freedom.
Unclear OCR describes citizens funds for a new arch at Park and Elizabeth streets. Construction progresses to showcase the structure's beauty with allegorical figures and symbols. The wall features representations including a naval figure and decorative elements, amid a crimson theme.
The Ministering Children's League and Randwick Presbyterian led a Christmas gift program. About eighty children received toys and clothing, with forty more receiving large parcels. A farewell gift of gold jewelry accompanied the service, and special acts and carols by local clergy and choirs followed at the church.
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