Ashburton Notices and Weather Events Chronicle
Ashburton district reports include a jury list revision by Justices of the Peace, property transfers on Winchmore Road, and local business notes. Weather disturbances such as a Cheviot quake aftermath and a severe Otago storm are logged alongside a sea rescue message and community classes.
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F' de C Malet
Bank of New Zealand
Ashburton
TE Upton
H Hudson
Winchmore Road
D Thomas
Russian Threat Pushes Pacific Base Plans Amid Asian Turmoil
The Vovostd reports Britain and Japan refuse Russia a Pacific base. The piece warns such denial could drive Moscow to seek an Indian Ocean outpost, risking Afghanistan and Baluchistan independence.
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Bieatriotelegraph—Copyright & Parcrenvas
Vovostd
Great Britain
Japan
Russia
Pacific
Indian Ocean
Afghanistan
Beluchietan
Moet and Ohendon sue Gra over Rheingold christening claim
Moet and Chandon of Epernay sue German rival Gra for one million marks alleging Rheingold was advertised as the champagne used to christen the German yacht Meteor, launched in America, while Miss Roosevelt retained the shattered bottle to determine the actual champagne used.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Loxpow
Moet
Ohendon
Epernay
Gra
Hoetor
America
Coronation Contingent Applications Reported
United Press dispatch notes April 3 that twenty three supplications were received for Coronation Contingent spots but most appear ineligible due to strict height and heat requirements.
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United Press
Wenty
New Zealand War Readiness for Tenth Contingent
April reports from Ongistonvce and Juanes confirm all tests and medical exams completed for the Tenth Contingent quota. Everything is ready for the men’s reception. The Wesleyan Conference secured approval from the Premier for a second chaplain, with Lord Kitchener agreeing to appoint a Wesleyan Captain. Rev J A Luxford of Tavercargill selected for the role.
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Juanes
Wesleyan Confarance
Murray
Sedden
Lord Kitchener
The Great Oes and Lung Medicine in New Zealand
The document promotes a throat and lung remedy for coughs bronchitis asthma and consumption. It claims wide selection in New Zealand and asserts safety and rapid relief with a promise of complete cure if treated early. Manufactured by F J Evans in Dunedin with Kempthorne Prosser as wholesalers and chemists listed.
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New Zealand
F J Evans
Dunedin
Kempthorne, Prosser and
March Weather Recorded Severe Rainfall and Floods Across Colony
The month featured exceptionally heavy rainfall and floods with wide temperature variation. Wind paths shifted notably from northwest to northeast during storms with a peak gust of 384 miles. Temperature ranged from 4 to 133 degrees on record, rain fell across 19 days totaling over 10 inches, and sunshine was scarce on six days. Rainfall figures cited include Alford 9.79 inches and Kyle 7.35 inches for March.
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Levern
Conan Doyle
Rudyard Kiplieg
Novoste
Timaru
BO Tripp
Orab Gorge
Albert Prob
Hawke's Bay
Capetown
South Africa
Nelson
James Gibb
Dunedin
Bible In Schools
Daily Mail
Teignmouth
Pins-Qostin
Tombs
Sexton
Parson
Onlonr
Dawilah
Tripe
Regent
N.W
N.B
N.Q
Ib Wae
Enade Anlea
Dava
Atio
Kyle
Ashburton Hospital Committee Minutes Report
The Ashburton Municipal Hospital board met in council chambers with the mayor presiding. Admissions for the month were fourteen males and one female. discharges twelve males and one female. fifteen males and one female residents remain. the fever ward is mostly empty. Pollock and McMullan are still destitute with no file cases. The board resolved to seek admission for Pollock and McMullan to the Home and placed several names on the free book. They approved medical comforts donation and reviewed funds from a skating carnival. Plans for hospital additions and a septic tank were discussed, and £77 8s 4d was approved for payment.
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Coputy Council
Hia
Mesars
J Harper
J Davison
Pollock and McMullan
BE. Trevor
Charitable Aid Board
Pollock
McMallan
Charlee McMullen
Lyndhurst
Samuel Pollock
Methven
Thomas Tap Jey
Ashburton
Inspector General of Hospital
Health Department
J .Ef. Turnbull
Timaroy
Wellington
Ashburton Hospital
Stevenson Bioscope at Old Fellows Hall Ashburton
English lecturer Mr EH Stevenson brings a grand display of animated pictures and photographs via bioscope at Old fellows Hall Ashburton next Monday and Tuesday. Audiences praised his Australasian tour with strong press and public reaction. Films include London street scenes, South African trains, Vaal river crossing, and fast torpedo boats among about 30 pieces.
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EH Stevenson
Fellowa
Ashburton
Nex
Mesna
Stovenson
Stevenson
Australis
Limaru Avroid
Timaru
Yarmouth
Eteamar
London
Great Oiby
South Africa
Vaal
Theese
Premier speaks on customs and remissions at Hukanut Hamu bridge
In Wellington the Premier declares the year ended March 31 shows customs revenue of 2 201 218 pounds, 91 218 above estimate with beer duties up 4 452 and wool market improving. He projects remissions of taxation, railway rate cuts, customs rebates, and a public works surplus of 200 000 pounds.
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United Preas Association
Electric Telegraph
Wellington
Hukanut Hamu
Mabiatua
Ravenue
Consolidated Fund
Allevar
Public Works
Aredic
Second Dragoon Guards Engage at Bosr a Laager
In dawn action near St Boschmansknop on April 1 Six Boers captured and several British officers wounded. The Second Dragoon Guards held a tearguard as reinforcements arrived driving the enemy east. Mr Brodrick refused Viscount Villebois permission to use an ambulance to reach the Boers citing neutrality concerns.
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United
Electric Telegraph
Lennon
Dragoon Guards
St Boschmansknop
Bosra
Sarvers
Souareline
Etail
Shooting of Australian Officers Report From War Crimes Trial
A Morning Leader correspondent recounts the execution of Boers by a Bushveldt Carbineers squadron during the Pietersburg campaign. Ten kneeling Boers were shot after a mock court martial. £20,000 in Transvaal money was found among the wagons. A local Contingent warder cites four officers found guilty and claims thirty-eight Boers were shot.
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Loxpor
Bushveldt Carbineers
Pietersburg
Bushveldt
Leneham
Handcock
Bosra
Morrison
Transvaal
Avznaipe
Pretoria
Witton
Remounts for the Army Discussed at Sydney Conference
Unaired Press Association report from Sydney on April 3 notes the Airhorse breeder's conference chaired by Major-General Hutton. He warned Australia risks losing remount trade to America and Canada, urged careful selection of mares, and proposed a stallion tax, a remount purchasing department, and a central Australian horse fair location.
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Electric Telegraph
Sydney
Hutton
Australia
Great Britain
America
Canada
South Africa
Tattersall Letters Stopped as Federal House Debates Action
Mr Braddon moved to adjourn the Federal House to protest stopping Tattersall letters in Hobart. He argued the move unconstitutional and urged waiting for the High Court to decide postal interception rights. Parliament debated State vs Commonwealth powers and the issue was negatived.
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Tattersall
Stock Exchange
Hobart
Eon Braddon
Federal House
Jewis
High Court
Tattersall’s
Tasmaniang
Barton
Reid
Stop Starving Your Blood With Wilton's Bovo Ferrari Claim
An advertisement urges readers to use Wilton's Bovo-Ferrari beef and iron to restore blood and health. It claims the product builds tissue and relieves nervous debility, stating it makes rich blood and returns color to pale cheeks. Sold by chemists and stores at 29 Gd. Smoke New Venna.
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Wilton
Ashburton County Council reports on flood repairs and water schemes
The Ashburton County Council meets with C J Harper chaired session reviewing Radburton Rakale and Rangitata water supplies. Flood damage near Pudding Bull Gorge, Mount Somra and Taylor Stream is discussed, with temporary diversions, dam protection, and planned repairs to intakes and races.
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Ashkbarton County
Sedburton
Mount Somsra
Westerfield
Coldstream
Canterbury
Qonocl
Allanton Jury Rules Inconclusive Murder Verdict
The Allanton inquest into the fire and the death of Mrs Annie Sinott concluded with a verdict that she was stabbed with a carving fork and the house set ablaze. The jury found insufficient evidence to identify the killer. Sweeney faces murder charges the next day while Tom receives a week’s detention.
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Denepry
Allanton
Annie Sinott
Sweeney
Tom
Local Officials Announce Mayoral Candidacy Of Wigram Bros Partner
In Curircannon April Mr H F Wigram of Wigram Bros is named as a candidate for mayor for the coming year. A separate magistrate case saw B Smith sue H J Shaw for damages after a horse and trap were struck by a motor car on Papanni road, the driver Smith dying four hours later. Plaintiff awarded 12 pounds 8 shillings for damages to cart and horse.
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Vosted Proas Association
Hlootela Pelegraph
Curircannon
H F Wigram
Wigram Bros
B Smith
H J Shaw
Goard
Reseen
Boltagen
Papanni
Cacupanta
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Ferriman
Ashburton Permanent Building
Tovestmant Boatery
Slet Iesne
Sal
Comaren Street
Asaburta
Oldeal
Saotra
Forane
Land and Estate Agant
Havelock Street
T AM
F Ferriman
Ioatrnaliona
Vre Wardley
Eton Sirsen
Ferriman Land and Estate
Havelock Streat
Flomisgion
Wenal
Sud le
F. Ferriman
W Hs Pearce
Aitee
Mach Stuamer
Nosthoote & Schford
Nee AT
Veigkrated
Ubaighead
Raat Low
Adpf
O Page
Dshbusion
Hardley Bros
Beery
Galfdeach
Boeing
the People’s Ironmonger
Burnett Street
W. H. Collins & CO
J. Wlelusson
Palos Bengtus Marin
Turpentine
Artistic Spers
USA
Wll Ste
Winter Novelties
Glover
Andrew Orr
Mount Somers
James Gibsom
Cameron Street
McJorgall
Ceylon Tea
Cooch
Qan Ho
Wistonyer, Tancred Streat
Eward
Tancred Street
Mellor
Zealandia
Thomas, Axtourton
Bamarow
Christchard
Priser
Sesing
Auakatian
India
China
Straita
United Kingdom
Europe
Dus
Vis Brindisi
South-Africa
Northern
Forta
Westport
Birta
Higtor
Winwald
Jas, Hislop
Waatare Forpcassl
Bawinwitas
Szasox
Winterslow
Christchurch
Cheviot
Otspo
Cromwell
Suirog
Chiristchurch
Richard Hecker
Aving Ab Linwood
Gulgide
Daoeased
Wills Street
Ff R Kintman
Missacn
Cornwall
Eix Milea
Rakala River
W Blunden
Seafeld
Otago Heads
S.s Cornwall
Starkey
Fox
Harper
Steele
Allfine
Christoburch
Christ’s College
Vhum
Meir W Ssndford
Aleven O'Clock
Hampstead
Ana
Tinwald
Sandford
Education Board
Monare Oates
Lowry
Solony
Rudge Whitworth
HK D Johnston
Burnet Street
John Orr & Co
T. Hollis & Sons
Birmingham
Hollis
Canadia
Prears Association
Auckland
Bankside
Dunsandel
Mandleburgh's
Bradbury and Co, Limited
Gosta
Bradbury and Co
Tribe and Co
High Street
Zealand
Alford
Alford Station
Alford Forest
E. Heraine
J, LaMete
Stevenson’s
Bioscope Company
Conaumare
Fletcher
Edward
United Preen Association—By Electric Telegraph
Tasmania
Surveyor's Road Bridge
Hinds
Hinds River
Mayfield
Stour River
Ashburton Trafic
Rangitata
South Ackburton River
North Aadburton Rivare
Bairfisla
Rangitata Gorge
Consoil
Apa
Bleattia Telegraph
Belgrove
Lealing
Chamberlain
Asso Sea of Canterbury, Limited
Bells It
Wonderful Worm Worriers
Aufa
Auro Romouly
Sncke New
Venus
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