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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
5
British troops suffered capture and release at Paardelkop as Lord Methuen clashed with Boers at Welgeboow Spruit in the Western Transvaal. Twenty six men died and several were taken prisoner while large quantities of grain and forage were seized.
London reports say Boers captured J N P Botha of the Cape Assembly for Allwal North, flogged him publicly for backing the Transm? Bill, and burned his farm. John Brodrick, War Secretary, said 1000 to 2000 Boers were raiding in Cape Colony during the House of Commons inquiry.
June report from London says Eome Harrisnith volunteers and Imperial Yeomanry captured Commandant Gert Pretorius's farm in the eastern Orange River area. They seized 109 horses, 200 cattle, and 1500 sheep in the raid.
Mr Dupressis a Dutch Reformed Church minister at Lindley Orange River Colony now in Vradefort Yoad refuges camp denounces President Kruger appeals countrymen to cease the war.
A London telegraphic dispatch reports severe wounds to Lt T W Breckenlage of the NSW Mounted Infantry and serious injuries to Pvt W F Wootten of the NSW Medical Corps during actions at Krugersdorp and Machiavel. Other NSW Mounted Rifles personnel are convalescing or ill at Standerton Wynburg and Johannesburg with gunshot and enteric fever fatalities noted, including Pvt M J Farrell who died in Johannesburg.
Captain J. Matthews and Lieutenants A. R. J. Dewar and B. Arthur of the New Zealand forces have sailed for England from South Africa, reporting the transfer of leadership and troops amid ongoing operations.
London June 26 Lieutenant 3 Bailey of the New Zealand Contingent has received a commission in the Manchester Regiment.
London reports gauge reactions to New Zealand Prime Minister R Seddon speech at Christchurch. Unionist papers cry gleame as they denounce English leaders whose utterances prolong the South African war.
The Scottish Law Court at Edinburgh ruled that the late Sir William Cunliffe Brooks was domiciled in England and his will stands. His widow and daughter argued for Scottish domicile and asset division under Scottish law. The dispute centers on whether the estate should be divided per English or Scottish rules, affecting shares for the Marchioness of Huntly and the widow.
The Albion, a twin screw battleship of the first class, 13,960 tons with 15,500 indicated horsepower, has been placed in commission for service on the China Station. Built last year by Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company Stackwall, she carries 10 guns.
June 25 London report: Governor of Bhansi appeals for foreign aid to counter General Tang-fu-hsing who is marching on Tal-yuen-fu. The situation signals a widening regional conflict and possible allied intervention.
London dispatch reports Germany has secured a contract to illuminate the city of Pekin with electric lighting. The June 26 notice confirms Pekin will be lit by electricity, marking a notable urban modernization in the capital.
The Pocahontas Virginia disaster floods Elkhorn Valley after dam break. Water dispersed corpses at Rolff Cemetery and submerged Algonia miners rescuing twenty three women and children. The report notes several black looters were shot amid the chaos.
A flood destroyed a railway trestle over the Wabash River in Indiana causing a passenger train to plunge into the river. Fifteen people were killed. King Edward and President Loubet cabled condolences to Colonel Hay on the death of his son.
London reports workman Dietrich Wieland who threw iron at the German Emperor on March 6 near Bremen cut his cheek while driving to Fall Way station and has been adjudged lunatic and confined in an asylum.
London reports a mini banking collapse after Dresdner Bank and other German lenders suspend payments. Leipzig Bank and Allgemeine Deutsche Credit Anstalt show strain. bank shares fall up to eight points. The Times notes Trebor Trading Co enlarged share exposure. German banks’ London links highlighted. limited expected impact on London. Also notes Lilly White case and French Senate plan to cut military service to two years.
London to June 26 the Government in the House of Commons slowly defeats amendments to the cost export duty of 1s a ton within the Finance Bill. On one occasion the majority for the Government was only 28 due to slack Liberal Unionist attendance.
London dispatch reports during artillery practice at Newport the breech of a 12 pounder burst. A captain and two gunners were killed and others wounded. The same bulletin notes mining shares and stock exchange movements with prices for Chillagoe Mount Lyell and North Mount Lyell, plus wheat afloat estimates and a table of debentures and shares. The report also lists later Australian and New Zealand Mortgage Company debenture prices and various securities, as well as Melbourne gas debentures and other issues.
Reuters reports the Cape of Good Hope squadron will move toward Natal to escort the Ophir carrying the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Simonstown, continuing the royal tour from London on June 26.
London June 26 At the Queensland dinner 120 gentlemen attended including Lord Strathcona High Commissioner for Canada the Agent-General and Sir John Branston Sir Horace Tozer presiding expressed regret that Queensland should have sent untried men to the Federal Parliament Captain Gandon D.S.C. Queensland replied that credit for imperial forces in South Africa belonged to Imperial officers.
London June 26 report states the American expedition including the Abe yacht Ame and sealers Frithjot and Belgica will sail for the North Pole via Franz Josef Land. The crew carries provisions for three years and plans a direct voyage toward the pole.
During the Japanese naval manoeuvres at Bushima three torpedo boats collided one boat sank and several lives were lost with reports of fatalities amid the action of the fleet in the area dated June 26 from London.
Shipping arrivals list shows vessels including Mapleay from Richmond River with 394 tons, Albany from Brisban and northern ports 78 tons, Yulll and Company from Newcastle 16 tons, Time from Geelong 2575 tons with passengers named, Manapouri from Friendly Islands with 1781 tons and a long passenger roster, and several other ships from Noumea, Newcastle, and Brisbane with tonnages and agent names. It notes passengers and crew and provides agents Walkutipy Jackson and W. Howard Smith and Sons among others.
Movements of Huddart Parker and Company steamers are listed with arrivals and departures. Anglian to Melbourne from Sydney, then Adelaide west, due Melbourne tomorrow. Burrua beet sails Sydney to Melbourne Friday afternoon, then back to Sydney Saturday. Corio departed for Adelaide, expected early next week. Elingainite from Napier to Wellington to Dunedin, with a wide itinerary to Auckland and Sydney. Various other ships including Tambo Hobart to Melbourne and Newcastle, with notes on Newcars, Barwon, and ships like Zealândia and Australis. The Oceans and Britannia routes noted, along with Fremantle and Aden forecasts.
Shipping updates record numerous vessel movements from Sydney Melbourne and London with departures, arrivals, and expected ports. Notable entries include the Aberdeen and Moravian departures, the Nineveh and Salamis sailings, passenger lists for the Japanese mail steamer Kanura Mare, and cargo notes on timber and ore shipments.
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