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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1900
Page
4
A Victorian-era piece argues women should gain parliamentary suffrage, countering anti suffrage fears. It defends female intellect and domestic roles, denouncing fashion tyranny and public prejudice while urging equal political rights.
The page reports on Transvaal mounted troops at the Battle of Eerste Fabriken near Pretoria and broader anti-Boer actions. It contrasts South African events with ships landing for Pekin operations, noting British and American casualties, Chinese resistance, and details of armaments, bombardments, and foreign engagements in Tientsin and Beijing.
A chaotic report from the 1900 era describes Boxer disturbances in China with European and American reactions. It notes clashes, Chinese resistance, and Western concern over martial actions and possible international repercussions, including Japan and Russia’s wary stance and the Empress Dowager context.
Adorning case of breaking and entering at Binney residence. Jewellery valued at 203 pounds taken during absence of occupant. Entry forced through back door via window. Suspect described as male, tied to Vita, Grestoa te, and Searehud Hj in report. Police seek information.
In Bondi, a group of thieves rammed a scene of disturbance and forced entry. They took valuables valued at around two pounds and fled the scene, leaving property damaged and local investigators assessing the loss.
The report describes a first grade football mishap between Balemalny and tule Dicherave on Saturday June 9. Newtons three-quarters and several others suffered injuries including a shoulder fracture. The Chrint Churenwootuall Club and Elster Suburbw Montel Chun are noted in practice incidents at nearby locations.
Afr. Jonnsline Sheldon reports from the Langu shore. He describes a wartime event at the Palace Theatre with a sermon on victory and the war effort. TheSpeaker will discuss Fulton and sing patriotic pieces while celebrating advances in the war.
A disastrous blaze at Mount Lyell Wouers raged Sunday night with flames reaching the old forge and sampling area. Damage centered on Moe mumipling Nour and nearby rumour says costs between 35,000 and 200,000. The fire halted work for about a week. the general manager and key officers will decide on next steps. H. Gurlett, noted journalist and crafts pioneer, died suddenly in Watchtoonms, Sydney.
A colonial advertisement touts Rows Celebrated Eye Lotion as a universal remedy for weak and inflamed eyes. It claims thousands of testimonials from Australia and promotes wide sale through chemists and agents across the colony.
A garbled text fragment mentions rings, engagements, and wedding items with scattered phrases about kings and guardians. It resembles a damaged old ad or bridal card still listing rings and keepsakes, though most names and specifics are unreadable.
A lengthy war dispatch from May 8 1900 reports heavy fighting near Thama'scho with Boer forces routed at Hoo rHiggee and around Urandfort. It details corps movements under Lord Roberts, including New Zealand Mounted Rifles and Canadian detachments, describes brigade dispositions, mounting cavalry actions, and the toll of battle on horses and men as British forces push toward Ladybrand and Hartlamith while preventing Boer escape via Bloemfontein.
The district reports snow at Oberon and M. sitybelly while noting Customs revenue of £1684. A new police station at Newman begins at an estimated £1245. Steamers on Parramatta River resume from King Street Wharf after tomorrow, with Britannia due into Sydney. A harbor project and inner-basin works are proposed, and local events include school fundraising for the Indian Famine Fund, a concert tour, and public remarks on road and tramway works.
A fragmentary account describes a large Allied movement northward with extended flanks and long supply lines. It notes 8000 miles from Britain to the front and 600 miles to a key embarkation port, praising coordinated operations and the vast scale of the campaign.
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