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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Apr 22, 1902

Page

2

War Office Tender For South Africa Meat Supplies

The War Office invites tenders for preserved meat to be shipped to South Africa with noon of the 25th opening. May and July quantities are unspecified. Sergeant James Rogers earns the Victoria Cross for rescuing an officer and men under heavy fire at Thabancho amid South African operations.

London War Office South Africa James Rogers South African Constabulary Victoria Grose Thabancho P. Letts New New Zealanders, Is Missing At Bastard’s Drift, and Is Reported Dead, ©. M. Lewis QO. M. Dawson New Zealand Mounted Rifles Duty Lovat Pursned Bezindenhont’s Odendart Jamestown Colonial and War Offices Colonial Troops’ Club

British Terms of Peace Stance Shifts in Transvaal Talks

The Daily Telegraph Pretoria correspondent reports Britain demands surrender of arms and sovereignty recognition while offering to consider minor settlement points. A tentative peace basis is cited as Boer leaders meet Kitchener and Milner to discuss terms, with meetings planned across Northern Transvaal and Free State.

Low Daily Telegraph Pretoria Boar Standard Kitchener Milner Great Britain Arma de Wet Heilbron Meyers Reitz Northern Transvaal Simoat Europe

Spion ROP Incident Demands Full Government Disclosure

Sir O Warren asks the Government to publish the complete Spion Rep f documents to clear himself and his loyal subordinates of aspersions.

O Warren

Seddon Denies Maori Aid Remark Amid South Africa Debate

Text of denial cites misquote attributed to Mr Seddon concerning Maoris in South Africa. He argues the words were spoken by a Maori chief and used metaphorically. He urges government to reconsider Maori participation and urges the King’s advisera to change policy.

United Frees Association Hlevtro Svowry New Zaaland Mir Seddon South Africa NZ Times Seddon Macria Papawai Iford Kitchener

Mayoral Candidates Nominated For Ashburton Office

A reader urges return of Henry Davis to lead Ashburton as mayor noting his experience and sound judgment. The letter comments on rival Menara WH Culling and H Davin, praising Davin’s council service and arguing for a tested leadership to advance the town.

Menara H Davin Henry Davis Tam Henry Daviala W Hi Collins Davia Himeef Ashburton Hia Wwe Joseph Sealy

Public Health Advances and Legal Notices in April Dispatch

Auckland reports patient improving though exact illness pending bacteriological results. Civil servants over sixty five to retire with £200 pay. others at discretion. Local cases include theft sentences for Thomes Hifferman Juho J O'Connell and George Kliery. Cabinet backs model village near Maoti Jada and native schools. Chinese gaming and appeal judgments discussed. Fire destroys Duncan Guy’s Carlyle Street dwelling. insurance outlined. Metropolitan notes on unions, jail terms adjustments, and a fatal Longhorn accident. Police report a Perth flag handover to the Arawa and a possible self inflicted neck wound case leading to drowning verdict. Mayors back amendments to Hospital Act for infectious disease control.

United Press Association WeEbLineron Public Health Department Auckland Civil Service Mioeters Juabice Edwards Thomes Hifferman Palmerston Juho J O'Connell Warganal George Kliery Marton Hoe Wallington Pameana Wanganei Oniaf Michael Gunn Gre Great Britain Palmerston Norrh M Hodgunn Lvensus Phoenix Hotel Bank of New Gsalsnd Mellaop and Elliott Commission Cooper Wellington Longhorn Dareen Princes of Wales John Broughton Whaw Creek Ean Deesarad Hospital and Charitable Institution

Tasmanian Cable Policy Sparks Government Protest

April 22 in Hobart reports Premier Lewis sending a strong letter to the Federal Government condemning post office delays in ad hoc hand delivery of Adams correspondence. He warns of legal action if letters are delivered by hand, tilting toward allowing intermediary agents for external investors.

Lewis Tasmania Adams Adana

Four New Zealand Ranchers Named for South African School

Wellington April 22 four ranchers named to compete in the iied chosen for South African school are Miss A Popple North Canterbury H L McLeod Otago M E Taylor Otago and A E Ore Westland.

Wellington North Canterbury H L McLeod Otago M E Taylor Westland

David Thomas Clearing Sale Announcement 1902

Farmers and traders are notified of a clearance sale on Friday April 25 1902 at the David Thomas Homestead near Digby s Bridge Forka. The inventory includes implements horses cattle pigs furniture draught mares and colts harness horses store cattle fat bulls and related stock from Mesers Molabyra Bros and Muessus Frigpanpern Bros.

David Thomas Tin Muessus Frigpanpern Bros Mesers Molabyra Bros Digby's Bridge Forka

Provincial Secretary W Harding to Address Public Meetings

Mr W Harding as Provincial Secretary is appointed by the Executive to address public meetings. The notice lists dates in April for meetings, locations, and mentions amid road rates and orders. It also advertises poultry stock for sale including Indian Game and Leghorns with prices and contact details.

W. Harding Ashburton J Elliott Goal Merchant

Serious Railway Accident Reported Near Otago Central Line

A serious railway accident near Otago Central occurred this evening when the Danedin bound down train, already two hours late due to a Wedderburn slip, collided with the 2.60 p.m. Dunedin train about 400 yards past Alcdon. Two engines and several cars derailed. one carriage is believed telescoped. A fireman suffered a broken leg and several passengers were injured. A relief engine with doctor and ambulance left Dunedin and may return about one in the morning. News from north inspectors provides few details.

United Praca Association Eleoortt Velegrand Duxeph Otago Central Railway Danedin Wedderburn Alcdon Dunedin Grant Troffo Mapaper Oamaru Donepin Parera Hindon Wiogatal Barewoods Marshall Macdonald Maconald Ewart Herge Mejor Cardala Iina Mira Reid McTaylor Martin Theen

Train Collision at Hindon Stems from Guard and Driver Errors

An up train collided with a down train near Hindon after miscommunications and altered crossing plans. The guard failed to wait, people were injured but not severely, and Dr Marshall Macdonald arrived with ambulance aid from Dunedin.

Flour Prices Rise in Auckland Market

The Auckland flour market reports a price of 53 per ton for four advanced alongside 1 45a per ton or 62 bo on the Dunedin print. Millers note light trading as mills hold back wheat hoping for higher futures, not expecting much more rise locally.

Auckland Dunedin

Land for Private Sale Six Acres Near Estate Era Headline

Private sale of six acres advertised by National Mortgage & Agency Company of New Zealand. Full particulars available on application to D. THOMAS, Auckland or Christchurch offices. estate era property, terms on request.

S.lo. Pricetow National Mortgage & Agency Company, OF New Zealand

Priced Produce Items in Local Market

Fragmentary OCR lists prices for peaches pears and figs by weight with numbers and units, including New Prones and New Figs entries amid a rough shop inventory. Readable terms include Peaches 5, Pears 4, and Figs 48 per 1b, suggesting a general fruit price rundown in a small market.

Ker Bros Burnett Street

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