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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
5
A fragmentary report from the Boer War era notes English forces near Johannisburg and Usawhant, with mentions of Dutch command and a strategic position north of a key town. The text references a governmental stance and ongoing military movements in a distant region.
Fragmentary report from Lanton July 1 describes Rundle's column in Orange River Colony engaging in action near Morag. Mentions casualties and captures including women and children along with fortifications and troop movements. details are incomplete and era-specific terminology reflects colonial reporting.
A fragmented report from June 1 describes chaotic events with names and places garbled. The text mentions losses, a group or group name, and various misidentified terms, suggesting a local incident with uncertain details and several unreadable proper nouns.
A tragic report notes Australian casualties among mounted units in New South Wales with several soldiers listed as wounded or killed. Names appear corrupted in OCR, but indicate Lance Corporal AE Vontecrun and others. The fragment references Ballbeinburk and Dushwan among affected areas and units.
A garbled note describes movement of foodstuffs and control measures. It mentions commands by authorities and the need to capture essentials, though the text is largely unreadable. The fragment hints at enforcement actions regarding commodities and supplies.
The report notes President Bry ayda and MP Pieter aml visiting The Hague, with war and peace negotiations under way. It mentions Dutch and German mediation efforts, and lists officials Standerton and Kruger tied to the broader peace or military discussions.
Telegrams report the British general replying with a list of cities and districts beneath the Transvaal line as allied troops threaten border holds. The message mentions Dutch colonies and a plan to deter opposing forces while reporting movements around several towns and fortifications.
An official letter to a lieutenant from Chaplain Jesieh details the voyage on the Antiilan, including rough seas, adverse winds, and near-berthing delays at a wharf. Captain Nieugh notes limited options between up country service or a district post, with Colonel Mackay arranging support and the officer remaining with the Colonial Contingent.
London reports Lt General Caseleo’s inquiry into the Tientsin affray shows French soldiers resented British military police closing a disorderly house. German and Javanese police acted well. Court commends British for proportional self defense and restraint.
The Times reports that 3600 German soldiers will remain in China chiefly at Tientsin with a unit at Shanghai, while questioning the rationale for continued German troop presence. The move appears linked to broader political clams and is seen as a stepping stone in adult discourse.
In London the House of Commons committee debated the imperial budget last night. They considered molasses and articles not testable by one polariscone, proposing duties near 7 percent, with the scope extending toward 23 1/3 pence for certain items.
The French political economist Paul Beaulieu argues France should exchange Newfoundland rights with Britain for South Africa and nearby territories, while urging Britain to retain Sokete and withdraw from a Telead region, reflecting a speculative imperial realignment in the June report from London.
June 1 report from Londos notes chaotic bowling action with unclear names and scores. The text mentions J. Ha fans Montytrinks and Charles Wond of the Victorian Bowling Association, but many fragments render details unreliable.
The London riot at Beleas and renewed unrest are described alongside notices of Carnegie gifts in New York. The Daily Telegraph obituary notes Kaiser Wilhelm’s autographic letter to the German Emperor. The muddled text references Moltke and current policies, with scattered names and dates.
The envoy from Morocco at St James's Palace pressed Britain to foster closer ties with his country, urging constructive development and mutual understanding amid calls for reform and progress.
Fragmented dispatches describe upheaval from Wadai to Darfur and Congo with mentions of expanding empires and Arab trade. Separate notes cite silver prices in London, Victorian tobacco samples, and remarks by Sir Andrew Clarke on Victoria’s product potential.
London June 11 The Australian Mutates and Mortgage Company plans £200000 debentures but withdrew after first holders opposed loss of priority. Fresh proposals are being prepared. Liberal candidate A H Grimm for Grenfell announced. Progressive candidates listed for Granville Windsor Codrington Grogan Crun. A Progressive demonstration at Town Hall with organ recital to start at 7 30 pm. Premier Lee and ministers O Sullivan Crick slated to speak. Government policy expected to be clarified. For loans visit H B W Most Deplete Co Ltd 14 Castle...
Federal expenditure details were outlined by Treasurer Turner, totaling £491,088 for the half year. Salaries across ministries including External Affairs and Treasury were itemized, with debates on compensation and staffing prompting questions about public service pay and the cost of Parliament and royal receptions.
Discussion ends with Donala reducing the President's salary to 1500 pounds including a 400 year allowance. A proposal to cut the Clerk of Parliament's salary from 400 to 400 was defeated 38 to 101. Minorities and Labor members split on further reductions as the session adjourns amid broader calls for imperial trade and Commonwealth fund planning.
Reports describe a royal reception in Auckland with the Duchess of Cornwall and York, including a procession, speeches, and a display of ceremonial gifts. The tour timetable lists ports at Wellington Lyttelton Halifax and Montreal with extended stays, travel by royal yacht and sea leg details across colonies and dominions.
A railway accident near Parramatta on a Wednesday morning left Marin Kelly a porter at Wentworthville Railway Suite with his leg severed. He reportedly stepped onto the rails while attempting to retrieve a blowing hat, fell under the train, and sustained severe injuries. He was transported to Parramatta Hospital for treatment.
The article recounts a Tuesday evening performance of Faust and Carmen by the Bourgeois Opera Company with Agnes Agnes Jane and Lilian Coote drawing praise, plus notes on Miss Coote as Micaela and Lt. Lawrenson Mooney in Escamillo. It also mentions a cable depot lease interest, a robbery inquiry, a council committee appointment over an accident claim, a hospital admission for poisoning, and a King’s day gift related to a wooden stick inscribed with a royal dedication.
Report shows trade union leaders guiding talks as ironworkers press for demands while employers count on a truce holding. Daily developments indicate mixed signals with some workers returning to duty under old terms and others holding out for better conditions as negotiations continue in Clyde area.
Mr F M Alexander presents The Merchant of Venice with a noted cast in Sydney. Performances scheduled Thursday Friday and Saturday June 25 at Theatre Royal. Details promise a refined production with enhanced dialogue and stagecraft by a Shakespearian company.
A chaotic report details a fatal incident and nearby events including the age of a victim, a rifle gale description, and property damage. It notes official action ongoing in the matter, mentions a 18 month period, and references likely emergency responses and investigations related to the duress and weather impacts. Names, places, or dates remain obscured in the damaged text.
A noisy lecture on Richard Wagner by Rov. Ghorey Walters at the American Church drew listeners. The speaker outlined Wagnerian themes and methods, noting the composer's influence on modern music and philosophy amid varied reactions from attendees.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a nautical event or passenger note involving Sullivan and Meader aboard a vessel. Mentions a midseri and a child’s hacking cough, with unclear dates and locations. The readable fragments point to travel and health concerns among travelers.
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