This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1902
Page
7
A fragmented obituary list honors multiple individuals with dates and family ties. The items reference relatives such as parents, siblings, spouses, and children and include names like Milne, Murphy, Fontan, and others. The text preserves a formal memorial tone for a historical newspaper page.
An 19th century piece discusses the Australian cavalry horse the Waler, noting officers’ disfavor and debate over its suitability for Africa campaigns. It cites Lord Wichtens and the Commander in Chief Athens as figures in the discussion, questioning bias and military preference amid colonial empire tensions.
The article discusses horses supplied for the South African campaign, noting experts praised early regiments like Sew Wales Lancers and the First Australian Horse while later contingents faced poorer provisioning. It questions the value and pricing of remounts and suggests some horses may not have matched their pay. It compares old and current horse qualities and criticizes the remount system.
A historical worry over breeding practices describes dangers of unregulated horse breeding and the need for government backed reform. The author argues against private whim and calls for a national plan with regulated farms to improve welfare and public image of Australian horsemanship.
Mr Perry and his advisors have decided the Education Department cannot improve from within and must study abroad in a tour. Two officials will undertake the inquiry, selecting two competent gentlemen to gather insights in a journey through other civilized systems. The aim is to learn from experience outside New South Wales, despite criticisms of such methods.
A Melbourne reader questions if the Public Instruction Department has acted to free metropolitan schools from rats amid reports that pupils risk meals. The writer fears secrecy may hide action or inaction and asks whether the department is quietly killing rats to preserve its reputation.
In an old report the authorities discuss the unsavory trade and pollution at Darling Harbor now called Cockle Bay. Prohibitions on netting water and waste dumping are noted with calls for enforcement and public accountability.
A correspondent recalls a seventeen year old Sydney incident led by Mayor Thomas Playfair and Aldermen. Reporters witnessed unsanitary conditions next to a popular restaurant, noting dirty practice and fish sauce on plates. The moment soured relations, the restaurant never visited by officials again, and a tepid exchange followed in the Town Hall.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Lord Kitchener as a self confident general, claiming uncertainty about his reasoning and reluctance to detail rebel actions. The passage notes smart observers doubting the significance of a blockhouse archage manta and the impact of large taplires of the suate.
A fragmented and era-tinged account discusses Lend Kitchiver and a hard policy, noting numerous fortifications and a vow to finish the Bish for which he fights. It references Lord Kitchener’s sweep, the Boer attack on Colonel vou Doney’s convoy, and praises relentless determination in wartime strategy, with literary echoes from Herald Dogble’s verses in London Sthmes.
An early morning fire in Woollahra caused extensive damage to several shops owned by Mr D and others. Flames spread rapidly through a lumber and oil trade area, damaging groceries and drapery. Firefighters battled the blaze with two hydrants and faced delays before arrival. A horse was trapped but survived, and insurance coverage was noted for the affected contents.
A violent assault occurred after midnight on Friday in Elina Deshaiert near Bachurst street. William Clark, 27, was shot in the abdomen after being attacked by three men, with police pursuit and a gun recovered. Clark was taken to Sydney Hospital in serious condition.
A Laborers Union member Michel M Death died at Hugo Street Redfern while aboard the Maria Teresa unloading wheat. He fell while a wave struck causing harm as colleagues attempted rescue. medical staff were unable to save him at the hospital.
The dispatch from London dated March 7 reports rebels under Vander Merwe were pursued near the Vryburg Market in Cape Colony. Vander Merwe escaped while three collaborators were killed and others wounded.
March 7 report states Father-Sergeant GW Shaw of the Sixth Queensland Bushmen was highly wounded near Albertus. The terse dispatch notes a severe injury in action with limited additional details.
London report quotes Secretary of State for War John Brodrick admitting Boer forces are underestimated. He notes confusion over Boer divisions between Nyblers and non-Rechters and states that, except the very old and the very young, Boers who surrendered were allowed to serve under commando law.
President Belger expresses bitter disappointment as Roosevelt signals the United States cannot intervene. Kruger advises a firm Boer stance while urging peace talks through delegates Wesgely and Wolmarans to President Kruger. Delegates urge a conference to arrange terms with General Brij as tensions rise in Washington.
In London on March 7 Lord Carrington moved for a return of all contracts for wine for the troops in South Africa. The motion faced no government opposition and was rejected by seven votes. The Earl of Rosebery did not participate in the discussion.
London dispatch describes renewed Anglo Somali operations with Colonel Swayne leading forces against the Mallam Muhammed allied groups. It notes defeats of Abyssinian opponents, large captures, and the pursuit into the Mi Jerlalo region as Malleh forces fall back and retreat.
Global wire service brief reports unrest and anticipated labor action in France's Tarn department as miners prepare for a general strike. Other items note London stock and mining shares, Bank of Australasia report, Nigerian bishop retirement, Mikado gifts for king, and Prince Henry of Prussia’s US journey fatigue.
London reports a stern collision between the American liner Waesland and the Holybeard United Harmonides of North Wales in fog. The Waesland began to settle but passengers and crew were rescued. the ship sank soon after. Two or three lives are feared lost as boiler explosions and water ingress caused crisis, with the crew maintaining discipline.
The Viceroy of Chin and Chinese government demand restoration of civil governance in Tientsin by Chinese authorities. He accuses the existing arrangement of humiliations and faults Germany as the obstacle to local control, expressing regret over the need for German influence in the administration.
The German Emperor has ordered the recall of the first class cruiser Kaiserin Augusta and two torpedo boats from the Ching Ustlun due to unspecified strategic reasons. The move affects naval deployments in the region as authorities reassess fleet positions.
London reports March 1 detailing officers ordered to wear spectacles and riots among pilgrims in Medina Arabia. It notes deaths and historical context of Medina and Prophet’s tomb, plus mentions coronation preparations and trade convention terms. France Hungary Germany ratification pending parliaments.
London report notes Conservative MP Roward Vincent moves to refuse ratification of any treaty with other powers and favor relations with colonial states. Customs revenue in New South Wales Friday reached £9068. Cabinet plans add 20 police inspectors under recent accommodation proposals. Metropolitan Schools Inspector Mr Willie cites 200 diligent pupils as a positive sign.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a laundery pay service and a Sanitors shop at 15 George Street, with garbled phrases about light, colors, and customer care. A stray line mentions “Leading Jeweller and Optician” near a railway opposite Rail We Sutin, suggesting a mixed storefront listing in a historic city block.
Mail and shipping movements include AMS Sonam leaving Sydney January 28 for London arriving March 6, and Orient Pacific RMS London bound. Coastal weather reports note a southerly change with strong winds near Baden Moruya and a southwest gale. A Sydney University exam count and various local incidents are also mentioned, including a railway official departing for New Zealand and a fatality at South Block Ming.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.