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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Apr 30, 1902

Page

3

Fleming WV School Committee Election Results

The School Committee election in Fleming WV was held Monday night. JL Morgan was voted chair and conducted the election with Mesare Stewart and Tronaide as scrutineers. The committee elected includes Mesare J 2 Morgan chair, W Wilkinson, J Downie, G Campbell, I Ward, W String fellow, J McKee. A vote of thanks was given to H Robson for his work. Four dead heats required four ballots to decide.

JL Morgan Mesare Stewart Tronaide

Annual Meeting of Householders Elects Committee

Only five householders attended the annual meeting and no allegation occurred. At the initial meeting, Messrs Johns Stone chairing, Murdoch, Goodwin, Cnaaney, Buchan, Church, and A Dlaremond were elected committee for the evening year. Muréech praised the sewing mistress appointment, funds were to be raised by contribution, and Miey Mennesy would serve as vow mistress.

Johns Stone Murdoch Goodwin Cnaaney Buchan Church Dlaremond Muréech Miey

School Committee Elected For Ensuing Year

Menard McFarlane Ohsitmon Burgess Young Morricon Fergus dehnaten and Rev BT Weshbrook were elected to the school committee for the ensuing year. The meeting also discussed water supply for drinking and enforcement of the Compulsory Attendance Act, though details were not clear.

Annual meeting of householders held in chapel

The meeting on Monday April 28 heard a report from Demimibtes and paused a protest resolution about losing the sewing mistress. A committee election followed with Mena Addis Andeston McCoy W Preboio and T Taylor elected. Mr T Taylor later became Chairman for the coming year.

Chhapel Taylor Addla Menera T Addis Andeston J McCoy W Preboio T Taylor Cormittes

Election at Ruspira chooses new school committee

Large attendance of houser holders at the Ruspira school committee election on Monday results in Metsrs Jaina as Chairman joined by Bennett Porter Osseey and Howder. The presiding Mr Edward Paytor was thanked for his services and wished a safe return home.

Ruspira Metsrs Jaina Bennett, Porter, Osseey Howder Edward Paytor

Mayor Election Sparks Voter Activity in Haveral

Considerable interest marked the Haveral mayoral race as polling began with both candidates active. By press time 345 votes had been cast and the result was expected to be announced by returning officer Mr HO Fooks around 7:30 pm.

Clestora Beoch HO Fooks

Dangerous Shunting At Ashburton Station Sparks Safety Calls

At Ashburton railway station two arriving trains are shunted to allow the other to platform causing passengers to rush and risk injury. Councillor Thomas cited a near drag and urged Railway Department action to improve public protection after the council criticised station efficiency and approved a safety motion.

Sitca Ashburton Tom Siding Timara Qhiietchurch Borough Council Thomas Railway Department Ashburton Geveral

Boer delegates meet and march for Middleburg and Belfast

London reports Boer delegates Lucas Meyer Krogh and Vanderwalt visiting Balmoral then entraining for Middleburg and Belfast for a burgher meeting. Utrecht and Vryhsid commandos back General Botha, majority favor peace. Kitchener notes 25 Boers surrendered, 78 captured, 25 surrendered. Norfolk steamer Gabo noted heavy seas slowing progress. morale said to be poor.

London Lucas Meyer Krogh Vanderwalt Balmoral Middleburg Belfast Boths Parce Lord Kitchener Rushfort

Casualties Report From Alalanders Venuineros April 16 and 29

A dispatch notes the governor was informed of a killed horse named Hasnertsbacg tied to Port Chalmers and reports troopers Raynor and Conlon seriously ill from мерs conditions with rheumatic fever in Newcastle. An advertisement promotes Tussicura for lung and throat complaints and praises Ideal Tyres for a New Zealand record.

Searsgeant Cashman Steinacke Port Chalmers Hasnertsbacg Raynor Conlon Coteria Ideal Tyre Company Obrietohureh New Zealand William Martin Coughnof Price Wapba Laas Atea Sale

Naval Committee Pushes Large US Battleship Program

The Naval Committee of the House recommended building two battleships of 16 000 tons and two armored cruisers of 14 000 tons. A contract is drawn between America's programme and Germany s vast naval scheme.

Walted Prows Association Elsotric Telegraph—Conyright Washington Naval Committee of the Home of Representatives America Germany

Otago and New Zealand Trades Council Protest Abolition of Milling Trade

A broad protest plan spreads through New Zealand unions to Parliament advocating ending the milling trade. In Edmond McComack 65, Port Chalmers, found dead. Nelison 28 dies at Taranaki Hotel by explosion. inquests planned. Borough Council in Trimary considers a £10,000 drainage loan. Cabinet authorizes education grants for manual and technical work. A boy, 12, Howard Jones, injured by blank cartridge explosion at Britannics Heights. Public indignation meeting likely over police and constable transfers. Supreme Court sentences Archibald Douglas for burglary. other youths receive probation.

Lawmrin Otago Trades and Labour Council New Zealand United Edmond McComack George Hotel Port Chalmers New Plymouth Nelison Taranaki Nielsen Tongaporatn Warmtaren Australia Commonwealth Norfolk Island Fiji Nelson Britannics Heights Howard Jones McKay Burrell Dundridge Kokahu Francis Johnston Burnham Andrew Boerman Robertson Mtesing Patternon

Illness of the Canadian Premier and Far East News

The Daily Chronicle reports Sir W. Leaker in ill health and planning retirement after the Coronation and Intercolonial Conference. Also noted are Britain’s penny postal duties impact on Australia, a bank cheque rebate proposal, Jesuit and Catholic Emancipation issues, and the Brindisi expedition capturing a local king with followers. Disturbances in Finland over conscription and Russian threats in the region.

Australia Great Britain M Hicks Beach Gonard King’s Bench Kennedy Marlborousk Street Brindisi Zariya Soudan Koutagora Lokoja

Garrison Holds Off Boers in Western Cape Action

In South Africa the Ooktep garrison in the Western Cape repulsed Boer attacks with heavy losses. Colonel Elliott's division moved against the persistent foe, as the siege of the area continued.

Ooktep Western Cape Colony Elliott

Plague reports and reforms in colonial notices

Multiple brief items report new plague cases in Baisnawe and Syonx, a strike ending with workers agreeing to concede demands, and work resuming. The Norfolk passes Wilsons promontory at seven. Calls for parliamentary reform press for reduced Parliament membership. Official appointments include Port Darwin administrator and a resident magistrate. A pearl shelling industry inquiry is announced. The Herald discusses U S Pacific influence and a shift to commercial military power.

Presa Port Darwin Pharl Industry, A South Africa

Manawatu Racing Club Autumn Meeting Results

Fine weather and a large crowd watched racing at Feilding as the Manawatu Racing Club held its autumn meeting. Results include Paturretor Noxtu winning by a length in the feature, with Dive and First Hack Horptrs also securing half length victories in close finishes. Scratches listed and dividends shown for each race.

Paturretor Noxtu Manawatu Racing Club Reaulta Bigirg Hanprear Vorowai Chasseur Ball Dive Hack Horptrs Katoa i Great Scott Loohads Roming Idealt Matar Kotiuwsi Ha'fo Ebs

Plague Hits Zoo With Deaths and Citywide Cases

Three cages of plague reported today at the zoo. Six more animals including the polar bear have died from plague. Infected rats continue to be found through the city and suburbs. One new plague case is reported today.

Srpxay

Plague in Auckland: Contacts Cleared After Death

Acting Premier reports Dr Manon confirms all contacts of the deceased Virtue in Auckland have been released with no sign of further outbreak.

Wenterseton Manon Colony Man Virtue Auckland

Photographers Under Royal Patronage Listed

Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prings and Princess of Wales Rhadio High Street Christoharchs 419 are noted in an archival shorthand entry. The fragment outlines a street address and title affiliations without detailed dates or events.

the Prings and Princess of Wales Rhadio High Street Christoharchs

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