Major Lade Carew appointment to Rhodesian Force command
Majer George Albert Lade Carew D.S.C. of the 7th Hussars is named to command the Rhodesien Field Force 1st Brigade, joining Cols Girey and Tunbridge's Australian Bushmen. Born 1862, he joined the 7th Hussars in 1883, became captain in 1899, major in 1898, served in South Africa 1896 and Mashonaland 1897, twice mentioned in dispatches, awarded medal and DSO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Albert Lade Carew
D.S.C
7Th
Hussars
Rhodesien
4Irey
Tunbridge
Robert Russell Carew
Carpendera
Watford
Hertfordshire
Jessie King
Daniel Lade
Dalblair
Scotland
The
Queen's Own) Hussars
Rumored disaster of the Australian Horse questioned
Colonial Secretary John Lee sent a cable to Capetown to verify a rumor of a disaster to the Australian Horse. Capetown replied that nothing was known there and that the story likely had no foundation. The Sydney telegram that sparked the report was vague and possibly misinterpreted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lee
Capetown
South Africa
Sydney
Potchefstroom: South African town with historic sieges
Potchefstroom, 70 miles southwest of Johannesburg and 105 miles from Pretoria, is the Republic’s oldest town. Founded in 1839 by Voortrekker Potgieter, it housed government pre 1863 and saw notable battles in 1862 and 1881. Remnants of earthworks remain near the Mool River. Wonderfontein Caves lie 25 miles away. prewar population about 4,000 with 2,750 Europeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potchefstroom
Hunter
Baden-Powell
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Republic
Voortrekker
Potgieter
Winsloe
Mool
Potchefsroom
Wonderfontein
Censorship Clarified on Cables and Soldiers Letters
Correspondents ask if censorship exists on cables from South Africa and on soldiers letters. Answer is yes to both, though rules eased after Lord Roberts. Cables less strictly regulated recently. soldiers letters were once formal only, except when addressed to Cape Colony or Natal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Lord Roberta
Cape Colony
Natal
The Queen's Chocolate Box Delivered to Mrs Brew
Mrs A P Brew received a Queen's chocolate box from MLA Mr R Sleath at Parliament House on behalf of Trooper P Brew of the New South Wales Lancers. He sent two handkerchiefs from Lady Duff and Lady Hampden and Boer coins. Mrs Brew said her son was looking well and she left Parliament House with a glad heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Brew
R. Sleath
Parliament House
P. Brew
New South Wales Lancers
Mr. Sleath
Lady Duff
Hampden
NSW Troops Report Illness in South African Campaign
Sir William Lyne announced from South Africa that No. 829 W Whitney of the NSW Lancers and No. 91 W Potter of the NSW Mounted Infantry are dangerously ill with enteric fever at Bloemfontein, and No. 29 C Flint of the NSW Mounted Infantry at Winbur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir William Lyne
South Africa
W. Whitney
N.S.W. Lancers
W. Potter
N.S.W. Mounted Infantry
Bloemfontein
C. Flint
Winbure
SURRENDER OF PRETORIA REJOICINGS ACROSS REGIONS
The Armidale report details yesterday’s streets filled with bands, flags, and cheers after Pretoria fell. A torchlight procession, a pyrotechnic display, and a Town Hall social capped by about 4000 attendees marked celebratory events led by the Mayor and volunteers. Similar celebrations spread to Lismore Marylan Maclean Narrabri with patriotic songs and cheers for Lord Roberts and the Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale
Pretoria
Lismore
Kruger
Marylan
Lord Roberte
Maclean
Lord Roberts
Scottish Rifles
Queen
Narrabri
Lord Roberta
Late Shipping Arrivals and Departures Notice
Shipping news lists arrivals from New Castle and departures to Newcastle with vessels such as Tambo and Moravian Aberdeen 3. It notes Peninsular from London to Sydney arriving Albany, and ships sailing to London Antwerp Hamburg via NZ. Several steamers at Sydney bow and others due tomorrow to Brisbane Melbourne and NZ ports, plus a Rome bound voyage to Colombo on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R.M
London
Sydney
Albany
Moore’s Wharf
A. G
Antwerp
Hamburg
Singapore
West Circular Quay
Rockton
Adelaide Company
Grafton
At & P
Newcastle
Hunter River Company
Rosedale
North Coast Company A
Port Macquarie
Nambuccayer
Pyrmont
Burrawong
North Coast Company
Macleay
Belinger
Coomonderry
Aubin's A
Ion Rouen
Ereschie's
Company
Bateman’s Bay
Snell
Shelley-street
Woll
Dua
How
Smith
Brisbane
Adelaide Lyontsee
Melbourne
Howard Smith's
Union Company
Awuckland
N.Z
Rippingham Grange
Wellington
O. Ung
R.M
Rome
Colombo
Gales and Rain at Observatory as Sydney Storm Hits
A heavy southerly gale pounds Sydney and coast towns with rain driven in sheets. At the Observatory, Mr Russell reports peak gusts over 50 miles an hour, with 64 points of rain since nine this morning and a total of about 226 points since Wednesday. Flooding hits Balmain gutters and White and Roselle Bays reclaimations, while the weather spreads to Armidale and coastal pockets amid high seas and snow at Nimmitabel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Mr. Russell
Sydney
Darling Harbor
Kiandra
Katoomba
Cape St. George
Jervis Bay
Mossvale
Murrumbidgee
Hay
Castlereagh
Armidale
Barranjoey
Bellambi
Bathurst
Bundara
Braidwood
Blackberth
Camden Haven Heade
Crookhaven Heads
Carconr
Cassills
Coolah
Coonabarabran
Coonamble
Dubbo
Gunnedah
Glen Innes
Goulburn
Hill End
Kiama
Lawson
Muswellbrook
Murrurundi
Meitland
Mount Victoria
Narrabri
Orange
Rusgel
Roof Blow Drives Storm Damage in Eastern Suburbs
A Wednesday night storm caused limited damage in the eastern suburbs. In Paddington a roof section blew off the home of Mr Waters, exposing interiors to rain. A fence and trees fell near Quigley’s Hotel, while balconies on Oxford Street showed minor damage and debris littered verandahs. Patrols reported few injuries and most issues were repaired by morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverley
Woollahra
Paddington
Glenmore Road
Oxford-street
Unrelenting Wind and Rain Sweep Suburbs
Residents endured a fierce wind driven downpour with torn umbrellas and water entering trams. Water leaked through the Redfern Police Court roof near the magistrate as Botany Street and Waterloo drainage show worsening conditions, highlighting ongoing risk in the Botany district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfern
Botany-street
Waterloo
Botany District
Marrickville Floods Lightened by Floodgates at Cook's River
Rain flooded Marrickville low lands but less severely than two weeks ago. Waters poured from high to low ground, isolating cottages along Marrickville Road and Sydenham Road while floodgates on Cook's River eased the danger, reducing the need for boats to evacuate residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrickville
Sydenham Road
Cook's River
Gale Rages Off the Coast With Heavy Rain and Large Seas
The gale persisted with increased intensity by afternoon. South Head noted a freak squall and rising seas with heavy rain. Only three arrivals and the Aberdeen steamer Moravian cleared the Heads. All southern stations reported heavy weather as coasters sought shelter and Manly ferries played a game of pitch and toss. Steamers largely ran to time despite conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Head
Aberdeen
Middle Head
Manly
The Force of the Gale at Albany
The wind's force drove the P. and P. Co. house flag at the General Post Office staff to ribbons, after originally signaling the mail steamer's arrival at Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. and P. Co
General Pos
Albany
Weather bulletin signals strong squalls and rough seas
New South Wales forecast cites nasty squalls from southwest to east south east between Trial Bay and Gebo with more rain and rough seas under disturbance Polion. Soon improvements inland with frost risk, and heavier weather with increased southeast longitude from Sydney under Polson. Shipping advised of the perilous conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Trial Bay
Gebo
Sydney
Weather summaries from various towns in the country report heavy rain and damp cold
Station reports from Gungableen to Singleton describe recurring rain, showers, and gale or misty conditions. Notable notes include heavy rainfall at Bowral and Coolamon, possible rust risk in wheat from Gunnedah, persistent rain across Narabri Tamworth and Singleton, and widespread flooding of low-lying lands at Singleton with river rise. The Darlinghurst note mentions a discharge for malicious bodily harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Goldsbrough, Mort, and Company, Limited
Gungableen
Gininderra
Caronbar
Nyngan
Tuglands
Gigandra
Wool-ands
Dandaloo
the Pines
Colll
Armidale
Bowral
Bodangora
Cudal
Coolamon
Wagga
Cootamundra
Gunnedah
Lithgow
Marylan
Oberon
Robertson
Narrabri
Wee Waa
Pointe
Tamworth
Singleton
Zin
Another Tram Accident Near Naval Brigade Hotel
Early today in George Street North a man was struck between two trams near the Naval Brigade Hotel. He suffered skull fracture, rib and internal injuries and died before the first edition. The deceased is Francisco Chandos, about 30, an applicant at the Spanish consul’s office, with no fixed abode. A coroner's inquiry is set for 10 o'clock tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Brigade
George-street
Miller
No. 4
Sydney Hospital
Weat
George Macfarlane
Hey
Manly
Spain
F. B. Freehill
Francisco Chandos
Barton hints federation date anchored to 1901
Sir William Lyne reports a cable from Mr. Barton suggesting federation will occur on January 1, 1901. The Omrah sails June 22, with Barton likely boarding June 20 at Marseilles. Lyne favors starting union at the new financial half year, aligning with a united Australian nation at the century's start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lyne
Barton
Sydney
Orient
London
Mr. Barton
Marseilles
Horton
Queensland
Chamberlain
N.5.w
Newcastle J C Cup Meeting Opens at Newcastle Racecourse
The Newcastle Jockey Club two day Cup meeting began at Newcastle Racecourse amid cold weather. Opening Handicap 50 sovs at 6 furlongs was won by Victory by two lengths with Feramoz and C Parker among contenders and First Consul the favorite. Pace Welter 30 sovs over 6 furlongs saw So Long and Swagman prominent. Won easily by So Long in 1min 17sec. City Handicap 100 sovs over 1 mile saw Carberra and Uncle among top finishers with Uncle victorious by a couple lengths in 1min 46sec. The Borough Handicap 30 sovs at 6 furlongs included Carnation and Harvest Home. Harvest Home led but Moravian and Swagman challenged, Moravian holding second as Harvest Home faded. Won by a length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Newcastle Jockey Club
J. Hartigan
Torment
T. Woodgate
Feramoz
C. Parker
L. Want
Stelene
F. Simona
Nightfall
8. Tucker
C. Callen
Typhoon
Dm'carthy
First Consul
L. Kuhn
Lacoena
A. Quinn
Dudu
J. Lance
Dull Boy
J. Hutton
Happy Tom
J. Gilmore
Orange Lass
J. B. Barclay
Coal Queen
Imin
Ll. Want
Harvest Home
Gaineford
Tander I
F. Simmons
Rowdy
T. Nerricker
Swagman
S. Tucker
Prince Consort
E. Courtney
Mother
Carnation
A. Cash
Bristol Bill
J. Champion
Manilla
Ftr&t Consul
F. Woodgate
A. Cuah
Napoleon
Cy Parker
Canfatrice
Moama
J. Lorne
J. H. Gorman
America
Jack Tat
Carberra
la Hogue
J. Gaineford
E. Huxley
Moravian
Woodgate
Viceroy
EB. Clear
Mabel
3. Elwell
Lady Lybia
E. Cullen
Profuse
Hetting
Governor’s Visit To Fire Brigade Delayed
Lord Beauchamp was to visit the Metropolitan Fire Brigade headquarters at Castlereagh street this afternoon but bad weather postponed the trip to Monday at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Fire Brigade
Castlereagh-street
RYDALMERE CASE CONVICTED AT CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT
William Samuel Paul was convicted of conspiring with Launcelot Johnstone Norman Johnstone and William Caunt to bring about a result concerning Marguerite Ethel Johnstone, deceased. The co-defendants had earlier been convicted and sentenced in April. Paul reheld for sentence tomorrow to allow character evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Criminal Court
William Samuel Paul
Launcelot Ernest Johnstone
Norman Johnstone
William Frederick Caunt
Marguerite Ethel Johnstone
Paul
Canterbury Election Polling Place Change Listed
The polling place for South Bankstown is set at Mr. Clark's Beaconsfield Estate Beaconsfield Estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bankstown
Mr. Clark
Beaconsfield
Premier's Return Sparks Town Visit by Sir William Lyne
Sir William Lyne arrived in town this morning by express from Melbourne. His aged father remains alive but in a very low condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lyne
Melbourne
R.M.S. Peninsular Arrives with London Passengers
Albany telegram reports the R M S Peninsular under Captain W A Wheeler arrived from London. Among first salon passengers are Mrs Davis and Mr Ledingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
W.A
Peninsular
W. A. Wheeler
London
Water Police Court Fines Butcher for Embossling Master’s Money
On a charge of embossling the money of his master Mr. W. E. Ward, butcher Thomas Jones was today fined four pounds or in default two months’ bord labor at the Water Police Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bia
W. E. Ward
Thomes Jones
Share Market Reflects South Broken Hill Shareholder Power
Adelaide shareholders veto Hal Sheppard’s plan to form a new company with £17,500 working capital for four outside leases. Clarke and Company offer £15,000 working capital, creating a new £206,000 venture with half-paid shares for South Broken Hill holders. The article also notes mining progress at Junction North Tort, Broken Hill North, and various gold and copper prospects, plus dividend headlines and London/Adelaide market updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
South Broken Hill Company
Hal Sheppard
Messrs
Mesars, Clarke and Company
Mesers
A. B. Fotheringham
D. M. Tweedie
F. A. Russell
Broken Hill
Ivanhoe
Melbourne
South Glen
Chillagoe
Ruddygore
Dorothy Claim
Lyell Tharsis
W. Orr
T. H. Orr
H. H. Schiapp
W. A. Macmurtrie
Ilelt
Mount Lyell
Horn Island Company
Bendigo
Messre
A. Roberts and
Sona
Itte
Queen Margaret
W.A
Stopea
Broken Hills Water Supply
Broken Hill South
Bayley's United
Great Northern
Hustler's Reef No
Jumbunna Coal
Lilliput Proprietary
Lord Nelson
Madame Berry West
Maude and Homeward Bound United
North Broken Hill
Spring Gully
Union
Pitfeld Plains
Victoria
Chartere Towers
Woody Yalloak
North Nymagee
London
Great Boulder
South Kals
Associated
North Kals
Kalguru
Oroya
Lake
Bales
Sydney
Brilliant
Bora Creek
Mount David
Araluen Proprietary
L.A
Sis
Woodlark
City of Sydney
Commercial of Sydney
Bank of New South Wales
Royal of Queensland
Union Bank
Paterson
Laing
Bruce
Mesurs
Hardie and
Gorman
Queensland Silver Lead Mines Company, Limited
Great Britain Tin Mining Company
Emmaville
Brilliant Extended
Day Dawn
North Shore Gas
Commercial
Goulburn Gas
Tooth's Brewery
L.R
Perseverance
Blayney
LO Us
Lake View
Bogus Squatter Arrest Reveals Theft Scheme
Detectives arrest an elderly man who posed as a wealthy squatter claiming ownership of Fala Park and Mandaroo Stations. He and a friend allegedly used a mortgage and a false wool deal to obtain 8763 pounds from a pastoral company, with 50 pounds drawn for immediate needs. The man, Thomas George Peters, has a long record of false pretences and multiple gaol terms. He was remanded at Water Police Court for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Pastoral Company
Gay District
Fala Park
Mandaroo
London
Sydney
Thomas George Peters
Peters
Hay
Union Bank
Burry Hills
Water
Basil
Cr'mea
Army Medical Corps
Fim
Euch
Mubdaras
Hay District
Gipps
Plague Update and Nuisance Fines at Paddington
The Paddington Court fined Joey Ming of Manning road 20s with 5s 6d costs for decaying vegetables and rattan bags on June 4. Yee Lee received a similar penalty for offensive matter on the same premises. A Chinese death attributed to plague and two additional cases were reported at Rockhampton, including a bakery proprietor ill with plague and a seven year old boy. The bakehouse was ordered destroyed. Bowral noted no sensational effect, with local officials tightening precautions and council actions over rate destruction met with criticism, while seeking a bonus through new efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddington Court
Woollahra
Joey Ming
Manning-road
Yee Lee
Rockhampton
John Thompson
William George Campbell
North Rockhampton
Bowral
Mittazong
Europa to Call at Sydney as Largest Cruiser Arrives
The cruiser Europa, carrying relief crews for the Australian Station, is due in Sydney on Tuesday. Its arrival is awaited with great interest as the largest vessel of its kind to visit Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europa
Sydney
Ausatralia
Candles Light Court in Stephen’s Hearing
In the No 2 Jury Court Justice Stephen sat with two lighted candles beside the bench after the gas jet failed to illuminate enough to peruse the documents in today’s actions. The gas suffered in comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen
A Letter From the Queen to Sylvia Blackston
Miss Sylvia Blackston of Sydney sent her patriotic piece The March of the Britons to Queen Victoria. Buckingham Palace replied on April 30, 1900, through the Private Secretary, thanking her for the letter and the composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Blackston
Sydney
Death of Captain W Phillips of the Pericles
Aberdeen reports the death of Captain W. Phillips late of the wool clipper Pericles. A respected figure in the wool trade, Phillips had commanded the Pericles home with a cargo of wool and received a present from G. Thompson and Son. His death was sudden after a routine walk, at an advanced age, and he is mourned by his associates in the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Breach
Merchants’ Exchangé
Bridge-street
Aberdeen
Scotland
W. Phillips
Pericles
Phillips
Messra
G. Thompson
Ph ‘Ws
Classified Advertisements Fragment from Ferndale Area
Advertisements received for classification include names Steve Albert Smith and Lang privately listed. Quick arrangement between Sydney and Newtown with a Black Bag sample request. A reward is offered for sewing machines and related items. Wardrobe and household items also appear in scattered listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Albert Smith
Lang
Corr Ferndale
Ram Wvoollanra
Assembly
Tuewdare Xi
Sydney
Newtown
Also Mentioned on This Page
N.S.W
Tambo
W. J. Wyle
Huddart Parker, and Company
Balmain
Happy Valley
Lever Brothers, Limited
White
Roselle Bays
North Sydney
Lavender Bay
Ferry Wharf
Town and Country Journal
Marrickville Flats
Wragge
Darlinghurst
de Mery
Federation
Newcastle J.C. Races
Lord Beauchamp
Rydalmere
Canterbury
R.M.S. Peninsular
Gympie
Oriental and Columbia Consolidated
Con
South Easterns
North Orientals
Columbias
Broken Hill Proprietary
Britiebh
Junction
Northa
South
Junction North
Sulphide Corporation
Salem
Hrookmac
Boulder
Chaffera
Great Boulder Main Reef
Hainault
Hannan’s
Kalgurli G. Mines
Kalgurli
Emles
Ditio
Colonial
Northern
Bank of England
Bayley’s United
Boulder Central
Imperiel Boulder
Ionaide North
Ivanhoe Junction
Lady Mary
View South
Princesa Royal
Oe Bray
Coentral
Ilm.s. Europa
Tov
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