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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1901
Page
5
In Western Cape on December 7 a convoy en route to Calvis was attacked by Boers. Four were wounded, six enemies killed, and twenty Boers were wounded.
London dispatch reports Major Beres fort’s raiders struck Botnaville at 2 p.m. on December 2 capturing 34 Bears in a swift operation.
British prisoners recaptured after Dannhauser's commando is dispersed near Natal border. Major Chapman led the forces at 2 pm on December 29 dispersing the enemy near Dumbeusee and surrounding positions by Port Prospect.
London dispatch reports strong protests over a proposed refugee settlement in German South West Africa. The "Colocue Gazelte" notes a likely anti settlement stance, with refugees from Tver referenced and maritime news dated December 29 at 2 p.m.
London dispatch details the December action at Tweefontein east of Bethlehem where Major G A Williams led a South Staffordshire column against the Boers. Pickets retreated through tents as the Boers surged the ridge, with multiple officers killed including Lt Harwich and Lt J S Watney. Imperial Yeomanry and Field Artillery pursued toward Langbergs, with 52 men killed and nine wounded along with several missing as weather and night conditions complicated the engagement. Major Williams, a long-serving officer, is recorded as killed in action despite later reports.
An OCR fragment describes three companies and their movements during a clash labeled as a fight. The text mentions enemy fire, dismounted troops, and casualties, with unclear names and places. It notes the second company on the left and the first company advancing before retirement, yielding eight casualties among allied forces.
Cable from Capetown dated December 19 1901 lists multiple New South Wales and Victoria mounted infantry losses and injuries at Tetelkop and Wakeratroom. Wounded include Private J F Taft severely in the thigh. several others listed with regimental and serial numbers amid fever and illness reports. Names include Sergeants Hodnon Norman Hagie Meredith and Oswald Saunders with units such as Third New South Wales Mounted Infantry and New South Wales Medical Staff Corps.
In a letter from Parliament House dated December 10, W A Holman criticizes the portrayal of emaciated Boer children in concentration camps. He questions the timing and purpose of British photographs and policy claims, urging consistent action and exposing alleged neglect by Boer women.
London dispatch notes Malta malcontents intending to petition the King on the language question. The report includes official quotations on meat prices from the Frozen Meat Trade Association, detailing mutton and beef quotations for New Zealand, Australian, River Plate, and Larab meats, with various weight bands and quality designations unchanged.
The weekly Bank of England report notes reserve in notes and coins at 25,596,000, up from 16,603,000 a year ago, with reserve proportions at 40.80 and 87.51 respectively. Circulation stands at 30,104,000, higher than 29,571,000 last week and 29,813,000 last year, alongside details on securities and deposits. Public deposits rise to 7,000,000 with gold and silver figures and other banking assets itemized.
The Queen, ill with a light cold, is convalescent and will depart for Sandringham on Monday. Horses for India report exports at about 1000 rupees per head, roughly £60, with values cited. Mr Richard Croker to continue control of Tammany Hall.
London dispatch notes German anxieties over American naval presence in West Indian waters while Berlin rails against transport restrictions. The report also covers Japanese wireless links to Corea, charity messages to a London Sunbeam dinner, Cuban revolts near Honda, bar silver prices, and mining share quotes with a flurry of financial notices.
Weather brief notes a small Sunday rain in the state restraining fires and dust. Government astronomer says heavy showers unlikely before January while fires burn in bush and around Middle Head. Military warns campers against picnicking in reserves amid ongoing danger.
Disastrous fires swept through Jamieson Kapumobla Leura Falls and Fern Glen area. Dense smoke enveloped the district. crews battled blazes along fault lines and around Port Macquarie like regions. Rain later helped quell many fires, but flames destroyed fences and vegetation, with considerable damage to scenic areas and homes.
Severe weather lashed Victoria causing widespread damage across Melbourne and rural areas. Winds and drought intensified fires near Thoona Strathmorn Glenarona Tarn Gully Strathmorn estates. Crops and fences destroyed, many homes burnt, livestock losses feared, crops insured hopes dashed.
A fragmentary report warns that beauty spots in mountainous regions face danger from human activity and neglect, noting historic landscape value and calls for preservation measures amid unclear specifics.
A jumble of quoted dialogue, scattered place names and products. mentions of Jonah and a whale trick, soap advertisements, and a range of people across cities. Includes references to Dr A S Anhui and Tag Cubs Co's extracts used as a mosquito preventive in Cuba and Puerto Principe, Cuba.
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