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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
5
In Orange River, Lt General Lord Methuen escorting a convoy to Harthrop was obstructed by Commandant de Wet. The Boers were routed, the British campaign cited in London dispatches dated June 21.
London June report details Lord Kitchener narrowly escaping a nighttime assault near Kopje Siding 29 miles from Kroonstad as Commandant de Wet with 900 men attacked a sleeping car. He fled on horseback toward the Modder River where 1200 British troops were encamped.
In the Transvaal near Johannesburg on June 21, Pretoria is described as first with shops open and crowds growing daily. Colonel Seston's Mounted Infantry advances toward Ruatenburg, capturing two guns from Commandant Naplesais' Lieutenant-Conrade Baden-Fowell. The town remains quiet as Lieutenant-General Sir A. Hunter occupies Krugersdorp, one mile southwest of Johannesburg, unopposed.
London reports that all lines of communication between Pre World and Capetown have been restored after repairs. The restoration ends a period of disrupted signals and reconnects transport and messaging channels across the route.
Commandant Hirm, captured at Mateling, has arrived at Cape Town and will be sent to St Helena.
London dispatch lists New South Wales Mounted Infantry and Tasmanian Mounted Infantry casualties among Australian forces on the second day of the battle. Killed include Lieutenant P W C Drage and Private E Conybeare. Wounded and severely wounded names follow, with ranks and units.
The Manchester Port transport carrying the Queensland contingent of the imperial Bushmen reached Helra, Portuguese East Africa, on June 14 and moved south to Algat Bay, Cape Colony, on June 15. Other Bushmen had already preceded them to the Cape. Console quotes a 100 percent decline since Friday.
London reports shortages of ammunition among akentis and lists examination results from the Institute of Actuaries. Also notes on Waikato wool cargo appeal against New Zealand Shipping. Antwerp wool sales scheduled for late June, with catalogues covering 20 bales from Cape and 370 Australian bales. London market roundups show bar silver prices, wheat movement, and New Zealand loan agency updates.
London reports reveal Boxers damaging rail lines north of Tientsin and burning the Roman Catholic chapel as Chinese troops abstain. Foreign settlements attacked, about 100 Boxers killed, troops dispatched to protect foreigners. Russians exchange fire near the Russian concession as the Boxers paralyze Chinese authority. edicts call for suppression.
Reports from Albany recount the relief of Mafeking by forces under Brigadier General Mahon and Colonel Plumer after a siege. Major Baden-Powell praised the volunteers and the garrison, with heavy Boer losses and a celebrated homecoming in Mafeking.
London dispatch quotes official Bruce report on the Taku forts action with allied fleets. It notes Chinese forts firing, failures of the rear attack, and captures of northern fortifications by British and German forces. Bruce says wounded from various nations have been sent to Japan for treatment, with Russian casualties prominent.
London June 2 Rear Admiral Bruce reported no news of Vice Admiral Seymour's toures or any authentic report on the Legations at Pekin.
Li Bung Chang reports mediation talks underway with major powers. He notes progress and seeks continued dialogue to ease tensions and promote settlement.
Lord Loch Henry Hiltingham Loch aged 73 born 1827 in Duglin Midlothien, served in the Royal Navy and Bengal Light Cavalry, held high posts including Governor of Cape Colony and High Commissioner for South Africa. He married Elizabeth Villiers and leaves one son and two daughters. son succeeds as Captain Hoo B D Loch in the Grenadier Guards.
A partial OCR reads Saturday’s mails and coastal steamer routes with destinations including Richmond River Nambucca Clarence River and Was-Doron River. Ships mentioned include Mt Groves Nambucca Australian and Westralia with times around 4 pm 20 pm and 2 20 pm, noting Mocking Great September mixed in.
Text from Mafeking relief reports describes wartime hardship with scarce food and improvised rations. It notes women sewing, forging daily allowances, a military tournament, and a recent telegraph from Mafeking detailing austere breakfasts. Donations totaling £425, including £200 from Lady Rothschild, support victims.
The P.M.G. cited troubles with the new switchboard in the House with the contract value £14,600, £5,260 withheld until the board is officially handed over. He noted gradual improvements and expressed hope the service will soon be efficient.
A historic Thursday night raid reveals five prisoners flogged for breaches at Darlinghurst and Bathurst, with twelve lashes for several others. A water tender ship, the Gleaner, sunk after a collision near Dawes Point, was refloated and towed. The St James Budget notes Prince of Wales or Duke of York may tour the colonies this year, while Premier Lyne denies involvement. Public notices advertise a recitation concert and farewell for Chevalier Wiegand at the Cathedral, with Massey organizing tickets and entry from the door.
A dense OCR of a late era shop list with numerous whisky brands, wines, port, cognac, ales, and cordials. It notes bottle prices in shillings and pence, including Dewar's, Wolfe's Schnapps, Imperial Cognac, Guinness Stout, and various imports, plus a claim for a cough remedy and a tuberculosis preventive club whiskey.
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