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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Apr 02, 1902

Page

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Notice for Mail Schedule Across Ports and Regions

A notice outlines mailing deadlines and times for Northern Ports Westport and distant destinations including Samos Hawaii Philippines Japan United States Canada United Kingdom and Europe. It lists handling hours for registered items parcels and standard mail with specific cutoffs on Wednesday April 2 and related deadlines.

Westport Alao Samos Hawaii Philippines Japan United States Canada United Kingdom London Europe Moner

Tinwald Yard Sale Proceeds Drag Through Auction

The Tinwald yards sale stretched slowly yesterday with many lots hard to move. Prices included Two tooth ewes 184 4d, merino ewes 43 Ra, Lombards and other breeds showing varied demand. Rams and lambs fetched modest sums across Shropshires Leicesters Border Leicesters and related classes.

Growth of gorse and broom in riverbeds debated

A Haybucton Guardian correspondent argues that gorse and broom in the Ashburton riverbeds hinder flood channels, increase overflow risk, and should be burned annually to curb seeding, while noting channels have not deepened over twenty years.

Hhor Psshing Journaliat Ibor Ashburton Holma Audi Rivera

Agricultural Dept Secures Jhogseg for Tenth Contingent

The Agricultural Department reports near completion of jhogseg procurement for the Tenth Contingent. Customs data show Wellington port imports for the year ended March 31 amounting to £508,714, up from £503,093. A court appearance in Ohrlatchurch involved Alexander Capid on a disobeying order charge, remanded to tomorrow. Local firms in Wellington, Christehard, Dynadia, Akokland, and Bobars branches report steady operations with ample tea stocks and bonded machinery to meet urgent trade orders. Rudge Whitworth cycles praised for obsolete unchangeability and ease of repair, with inspections by Inysteds & Dohneton in Burneth ebresti.

Wermnavon Wellington von Rica Lang Somerset Proerty Noleon Moate Fira

Local notes include drownings and port facilities updates

The column reports on a missing man Thompson possibly drowned in the Rakala river and notes the unlikely recovery. It also covers grain shipment inquiries by Victorian Railways, port facilities, and local civic items including benevolent grants, church fundraising plans, and cycling gear arrivals from John Orr & Co.

Tao Surrosen Casmar Rarata Thompson Rakala Saran Brians Porsyox Waimate Waarnarn

Timaru Meeting Promises Restored Meat Trade and Drainage Plans

News in Brief notes Mr David Thomas will deliver on the promised restoration of the frozen meat trade this Saturday. The Government approves a £10,000 loan to Timaru Borough Council for extensive drainage works as Timaru moves forward.

David Thomas Timaru Timara sGondagionn Fletcher Brow Priga Clook

Tennis match ends with visitors beating Baring Square Club

On Faster Monday at Cameron Street Baring Square Courts Kaab Belt Club hosted by Christ Church hosted the Baring Square Club. Visitors won with final tallies showing East Belt 118 to Baring Square 38 amid multiple singles doubles and mixed results.

Baring Square Cameron Street Kaab Belt Club Christchurch Baring Square Club Hcorsa T Ladi Bingles Misa Boward Miss Purohoeo Miss Goodman Mise Dixon Misa M Thompson Mine Ruttisy Mies Thompson Mre Purchase Dixon G Fowke Clark Purchate King Purchase Robarta Priestl Nasle Alcorn H King Buxton Sherris Odamen Moora P Dixon Misses Howard Misess Purchase Goodman & Dixon Miasus Lhomp Miss Rattray Dizon & Clark Furehese Bron King & Roberta Moore & Buxton Moore & Buxton 5—& 'H King & Neale Alvorad Fowke King&Thomp M Priest & Paon Milas Howard Vo Mina Purchase Dixon W Purchase Mina Dixon Clark G Fowke Miss M Thompson Mrs Purchass J King E Purchase Miss Thompson Sherrin QO Dames Mise Parteidge Mea Priest M Roberto Priest East Belt

Histories and Bias in the Encyclopaedia Britannica

The piece traces the Britannica's authority across generations noting impartiality and scholarly rigor. It mentions German and French works, and stresses editors’ independence, with a promotional note that the Daily Mail offers the work to New Zealand readers on favorable terms before a Saturday withdrawal.

Encyclopmedia Britannica New Zealand Daily Mail

Patient thanks Ashburton Hospital staff after month in fever ward

Correspondence from a country district patient grateful for excellent care and unremitting attention at Ashburton Hospital. The writer praised the doctor matron and staff and noted reasonable charges after discharge from the fever ward.

Balay Ashburton Victoria Tamaso

Riverbed Vegetation Threatens Canterbury Waters

An editor notes alarming riverbank blockage from gorse and broom choking streams along Canterbury’s riverbanks. Despite prior council grants, erosion worsened as willows trap debris, and past discussions in Parliament failed to secure funds for clearing. The writer recalls a £40 county grant that proved insufficient as costs doubled.

Rivera Canterbury Raverne Taylor North Ashburton Earland House of Representatives Maelin Corfaca

Trades and Labour Conference Denounces Bread Prices

The United Prose Association delegates at the August conference condemn all forms of combined trade. They urge immediate government action to curb inflation in bread costs and milled goods. A motion to create a state bank with voting rights was supported, while a state vote issue for public works was defeated. A proposal for coal nationalization was shelved.

United Aleotric Pelegraph Theradea Labor Conference Fraed McCullough Naughton Romer

Constipation Health Ad Claims May Apple Remedy

An old advertisement touts Impey's May Apple as a cure for constipation and digestive ills. It warns of systemic disease from clogged bowels and promotes daily use, referencing various names and sales points in a period voice.

Floods Seen Having Mixed Effects in Canterbury

A district farmer notes floods bring more good than harm in farmland with potatoes and grain. he cites higher crops in some paddocks and warns the overall impact varies by crop. Water ranger WG Gallagher discusses river crossings, safety, and suggests removing fences across rivers to reduce accidents.

Thia Journal Canterbury WG Gallagher Ashburton Gallagher Mc Gallagher Civeré Borfaback

Mayfield Wesleyan anniversary tea meeting reported

Mayfield Wesleyan anniversary tea meeting held in the Mayfield schoolroom on Friday March 29. A large crowd enjoyed tea, musical performances by the Willowby choir led by Mr Wheeler, and solos by Mr and Mrs Hayman and Mrs Wheeler. Rev J D Jory chaired with finances updates and plans to build a church. Local welcome to Mr and Mrs Good, new buyers of Loca author, and a successful fund raising event.

New Zealand Baring Square A. Muller Spring Square Mutual Union Mc Muller Theo Hayman Miller Andrew's J A Prosetick Frostick Howeve Canterbury Lyttelton Hollis John Orr & Co Genuina B.S I. Hollis & Sons Birmingham Mayfield Hight Emery Christensen Drebhewey Dellow Willowby Choir Wheeler Tagata Fod Mca Wheeler Mra Mra Whealer Allan If Doak Somere Good Mr. Good Nayfield Hunter Aports Fund F Jago Dunedin Rous Freeman Dyayton Roca Brothers Sewell and Griffin Nell Springburn Trethaway

Autumn Horse Meeting Results and Payouts Highlight

April 2 report lists final placings at Cape Town racing event with Capetown 8 as top, Dillve 1 and Terrapin 1 winning by two lengths. Total tote handle tallies at L18,207 with several named winners and payments including Broad 1826 Clifford 105 Brett 205 Hobba 120 and others under 50. Also notes worm remedy advertisement at end.

Ocaperonurem Creaclform Tercelet Capetown Dilv Taneieron Hanpicar Red Gauntlet Weatguard Cora Linn Anninaron Piami Impsrator King Stork Lady Dondas Diva Gev. Clifford J. Brett 8. Brown W. Rathbone M. Hobba J. R. McRenzie Vi. Harris J. A Holmas T. Sheenan W. Franke

British Revenue Figures and Public Notices

March quarter revenue totals for Britain reach £58.34 million with £9.82m from customs and £9.08m from excise. Property and income tax for the year yield £34.84 million. A cyclist, James MacDonald, injured, story notes he survived three days without sustenance. State revenue for nine months shows a £330,000 dip but Commonwealth returns rise by £1.404 million. Sydney Show attendance projected at 64,000 with Desmond winning high jump at six feet three inches.

Loxpon Commonwealth Sydney Morten Desmond

Great Naval Demonstration After Coronation Review

After the naval review at the Coronation, the combined fleet will undertake maneuvers. The Channel and cruiser squadrons join the Mediterranean fleet for a hundred vessels to maneuver from Malta to the Gulf of Nauplia on the southwest coast of Greece.

Galted Prow Association Electric Telegraph London Coron Channel Cfnieer Malta Gulf of Nauplia Greaos

Plague Reports and Health Warnings Across Regions

The report notes plague mortality reaching 70,000 per month in a region and a plague death in Sydney. It cites a case due in Brisbane, warns that plague restrictions halted Auckland passenger traffic, and quotes Dr Mason stating no infected rats found locally in twelve months and urging rat destruction to prevent spread.

United Preen Association Sydney Brisbane Auckland Wruxaton Mason

The Late Sir Andrew Clarke’s Public Service Highlighted

The Daily Telegraph lauds Sir Andrew Clarke as a founder of Australasian democracy and notes his tireless energy and versatility. The Times and contemporaries acknowledge his extensive public service and lasting impact.

United Prag

Bandar Abbas sees Kornilof reach 68000 miles amid gulf disputes

Residents of Bandar Abbas claim the Ruaasian steamer Kornilof has landed 68 000 miles there while Britain protests Turkish troop incursions in Koweyt district. The Times of India notes these affairs in the Persian Gulf during March.

United Preas Association Electera Delegraph Times of India Bandar Abbas Persian Gulf Kornilof Great Britain Koweyt

South Africa Hopes for Australian-Bred Racehorses

A letter to The Times from Sydney’s Charten Cowper urges government to buy three year old horses from private Australian breeders over ten years at a fixed price. The writer argues Australia offers good stock horses suitable for South African needs. Colonel Doran and Price reportedly intercepted Boers near Murcayburg as four Boer groups fled south after life sentences for shooting prisoners.

United Preay Association Eiectrtaelegraph Lowpay Charten Cowper Sydney the Times Australia Lawpon Daily Telegraph Transport Canada Qasenstowa Portamouth Doran Price Madan Fouche Murcayburg

Boer concentration camps seek 200 teacherships

Between 200 and 300 applications have been received for the 200 teacherships in the Boer concentration camps.

Weelingaton, Aprill

Illness of New Zealanders and wartime casualties

The Cantaby Department at Capetown cables that Sergeant Coatman is dangerously ill with enteric fever at Granderton. Lieutenant Taylor has markedly improved, and Lieutenant Frouth’s condition has slightly improved. Private Quinn remains dangerously ill in Wekkerstroom.

Wartisaron Apell Capetown Cabiea Coatman Granderton Taylor Hada Frouth Quinn Fa

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