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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 02, 1902
Page
2
A censored dispatch describes a khaki clad commando escape and a British response near Delvinia. It notes Boer forces firing on a position, British gunfire punishing the enemy, and the Boers removing their dead and wounded before withdrawing.
Napien April 2 reports 130 appressions for enrollment into the Tonsh contingent. Men undergo medicals and riding tests tonight and tomorrow, depart for Wallington Friday. Horse shortages hinder preparations. about forty of seventy horses secured. Major Andrew accepts command of the Rout Contingent.
The telegrams detail John Allen a 25 year old steamer shore keeper dying after a fall leaving a gash to the head and two broken ribs while on duty. George Parkinson aged 19 died from a skull fracture while unloading logs at Hampden. Also noted: the Governor departs for Opehunga planning a two month stay in Awoklend, and a creditors meeting at Altcod Whitworth proposing bankruptcy examination before a judge.
Official notice states four men will be chosen from the first Contingent for the Coronation Contingent with one from each of the second, third, and fourth contingents plus four from the fifth. The government provides free quarters in England and a lump sum of 220 for each man and mobilization allowances.
An old advertisement urges readers to stop starving and restore blood with Wilton's Bovo-Ferrari beet and tron. It claims the formula builds tissue, richens blood, and aids nervous debility. The copy warns pale faces and fatigue will improve with use.
Multiple properties offered for sale or let including 4 room cottages with outbuildings on Moore Street and Grey Street. Building sites on Winter's Road Anne Street and Muddie Road. Suburban blocks within Trevorton and Hampstead with acreages, cottages, verandahs, and verandah houses. Contact T Bullock, agent, for terms and particulars.
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