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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1901
Page
5
London June 21. Several intended pro-Boer meetings have been cancelled as authorities moved to disperse gatherings. The decisions followed a series of protests and security concerns amid ongoing unrest in the city.
Eight members of the Midland Mounted Rifles were killed at Waterkloot on Thursday with six wounded, including the commander who died later. Sixty-six were captured as the force attempted to intercept Commandant Malou at Upealuwagershoek. The engagement leaves a grim toll and raises questions about the mission's objective.
London June 24 The calmn operation under Major General Bruce Hamilton has captured 350 Boers as others voluntarily surrendered. His forces engaged in driving operations between Bloemfontein, Fouer...mich, and Petrusburg.
The dispatch from London on June 4 reports Col Sladen at Reis and the 6th Mounted Infantry capturing 109000 rounds of ammunition. Four hundred Boers led by Commandant de Wet attempted a recapture, mistaking Sladen’s force. General Elliot pursued De Wet toward Reitz and Kroonstad. The engagement ended with Boer defeat, British capturing 71 wagons, 45 prisoners, 58 rifles, and thousands of rounds. casualties included 37 killed and 3 wounded for the Boers, and 1 Australian officer plus 24 men killed or wounded for the British.
London June 24. Boer families have fled from the Transvaal into Khama's territory rather than surrender. They complain of the harsh treatment by Commandant Beyer as they seek refuge.
London dispatch states Lieutenant B J F Langye of the Fifth South Australian Contingent Mounted Infantry receives the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry. The attestation and ceremony details remain with official records.
NSW casualty list reports several officers and men from New South Wales contingents dying of enteric fever and peritonitis in South Africa with names and units. Other items note a bazaar for St Marys schools, royal visits to Tasmania, New Zealand troop review, and various social and civic events including a shipboard incident in Port Melbourne and comments on water rate issues in Derling Harbor. The dispatch also mentions the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York visiting Melbourne and ongoing Federal Parliament art preparations by Tom Roberts.
London reports a new native movement named the Allied Villagers spreading across China. The article notes Boserigm as a newly coined term and mentions ongoing developments as of 2 pm on June 24. The piece emphasizes rapid local support and scattered adoption among villages.
London June 24 Dr Morrison Pekin correspondent of The Times says Russia was intimated that it will require the resumption of negotiations on Manchuria when the indemnity treaty is signed.
The Very Rev. W. H. Fremantle writes from London that Britain's birth rate is falling sharply. He notes 1875 figures at 45 per 1000 and current estimates at 29 per 1000, signaling a serious demographic drop.
London dispatch reports Lillywhite, extradited from New Zealand, is to be liberated on Wednesday after evidence shows a case of mistaken identity in the 1893 Colchester clothier murder of Welch. Newspapers condemn police blunder and urge compensation.
A cloudburst at Pocahontas caused a 25 mile flood that wrecked Elkhorn Vivian and Keystone with about 61 reported drownings. The disaster followed rapid rain and caused $2 to $2.0 million in damage.
London reports that Bert Russell faces bigamy charges as Judge Gurlew voids the Earl’s Nevada divorce for insufficient notice. In a later session the court enforces Mrs Somerville’s divorce for adultery and declares the Nevada decree void, making Earl Russell the co respondent in Mr Somerville’s English suit.
Adalbert Hay son of Colonel Hay the American Secretary of State and former United States Consul at Pretoria died after falling from a hotel window in Newhaven Connecticut. It is believed he was smoking at the window and fell asleep. Colonel May was overcome by the shock.
The London market notes bar silver at 25 44d per ounce today. Also from London on June 24 reports six plague cases in Capetown since Friday and two in Port Elizabeth.
The document recounts annual reu and pasture lease payments for 1901-2, notes Minister and State Treasurer positions on delay and vouchers, and authorities across Queensland border health checks for smallpox. It includes a Bremantine sea accident offshore Western Australia, injuries among three men, and ship Anaurus encounters with gales after Leeuwin passage. It also covers Co‑operative Wood and Produce Company acquiring a new store at Phillip Street, with plans to handle consignments from August 1, and a Piggoreet bridge accident causing severe damage and driver death risk. Proclamation on border examination, war protest reaction by New Zealand premier, and a political exhortation conclude with a mention of a medicinal product advertisement.
London reports American sportsman W Whitney bought the Ayrtonian-bred colt Nasturtium, displayed at the Derby, for 11 000 dollars. The chestnut colt by Watercrest with Derby potential shares bloodlines with Albert, Meddler, and Woffington in the catalog of entrants.
London June 24 reports Yorkshire in brilliant form, having won ten county matches and drawn two this season. It notes Yorkshire won the cricket counties championship last season and lists season records: 28 matches played, 16 won, 0 lost, 12 drawn.
Germany. June 24. At the launching of the new German cruiser at Ker yesterday Prince Henry of Prussia declared there would be no prosperity without colonial expansion and no colonial expansion without a fleet.
A fire swept the harem of the Sultan's palace in Constantinople last night. The Sultan was reportedly sleeping in an adjoining room as flames broke out, prompting a swift response from guards and firefighters.
The French Senate approved the Religious Associations Bill by a vote of 273 to 109, as reported from Paris. The measure aims to regulate religious groups and their activities within the country, with supporters arguing it strengthens state oversight while critics warn it curbs religious liberty.
Italy's premier Signor Zanardelli secures a confidence vote in the Chamber of Deputies by an 89 majority. The Liberal party's declaration drives the support as reported from London on June 4.
Fifty seven automobiles in the racket division resume the Paris to Berlin race. Accidents occurred as the journey continued toward Berlin. President Loubet observed as a German bridge over the Moselle facilitated the route for competitors. Cars are to start from Paris on Thursday and aim to reach Berlin by Saturday.
Mr Seddon premier of New Zealand led reformed South African soldiers at a Christchurch review on Monday amid cheers. The event included the Duke and Duchess of York greeted by 300 children and Canterbury schools, while a separate inquest at Circular Quay returned an open verdict on a drowned man.
Alderman C W Oakes campaigns at Paddington Town Hall urging thrift and civil service reform while backing police oversight and local government. He defends independence from party strings, attacks certain acts, and appeals for support ahead of Thursday’s follow up meeting with Libs.
Mr T W Glover departs the state with the New Zealand Alliance for a month long engagement and is expected to return for the next prohibition event in the colony aboard a US frigate by Friday. Mr J Hubers Newman presented a fine framed phonograph of HRA to the Beemen's Institute. Rev Diane Mormas is named. Kingston, Federal Minister for Trade and Customs, spoke in Melbourne on Wednesday to a deputation of employers about Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Bill. Deputation urged a commission of inquiry or federal legislation. Kingston indicated no commission planned and spoke of possible action by Barton Government if needed.
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