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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 03, 1906

Page

2

Ashburton Notices and Local Harbors News Summary

Ashburton reports include Mr Joseph Ivesa in town, Captain Edwin Whea forecasts rough seas, and overdraft details for the Ashburton County Council with a large balance due. Local arts notes mention Christchurch players aiding the Orchestral Society and Tinwald Debating Society's meetings. A new public works project near the Domain entrance progresses, plus a vehicle and sale ad from Strange's agency.

Joseph Ivesa Ashburton Edwin Whea Porth Westland Cowner Ashburton County Orcurstrat Society Orchestral Society Christchurch Reid Timpani Mc Lanhan Lankan Trwwatp Desarine Scorry Tinwald Debating Society Hampton Kerr Strange Burnett Streat G. L. Landrey Wanganui Rambler Hawke's Bay Herald Frimlay Canning

Claating Sale At Kintore Farm Carew By Mr D Thomas

Yesterday a successful auction at Kintore Farm Carew on behalf of Mr Thomas Sealy who sold the property and leaves the district. Attendees were few but bidding was spirited with many lots quickly disposed of including implements, cattle, sheep, horses, pigs and furniture with strong prices recorded.

D. Thomas Kintore Carew Thomas Sealy M.H English Leicester

Hospital Committee Unveils July Operations and Staffing

The Hospital Committee met and logged July admissions and discharges, including 4 male deaths and 4 chloroform uses. Nurse White was suspended amid bedding shortages, with Nurse Lockwood appointed temporarily. Tenders for wire mattresses were invited, and a visiting committee was set for next month.

M. Stitt B. Gates W. J. Diokio Reid Hunter White Lockwood Grant Gates Stitt Majors Stitt Nurse Clarkson Nurse White Messra Dickie Clarkson Tiwaa Dickie Stité Taft Heamovel Ata

Correspondence Note About Shared Opinions

A brief correspondence paragraph notes that the writers do not hold themselves responsible for opinions expressed by the correspondent. It emphasizes individual viewpoints and invites reader reflection.

To the Editor on Estate Politics and Wellington Inquiry

The letter from Joan Mclsaechan denounces hidden interests and defends action against private estate machinations. It mentions a communicated wire about an embargo and a forthcoming publication of further correspondence to Wellington. Hugo Friedlander is named with a claim of fearless stance and pursuit of personal gain.

Sia Maronan Wellington Hugo Friedlando

Portrait Presented To Ashburton County Council

News in Brief covers Mr Donald Williamson an Ashburton County Council veteran presenting a self portrait to the council. It notes local business sales events, a music exam pass by Misa Robina Anderson, brisk construction in Oamaru, a heated church concert at Baring Square, and a freak pig carcass at Belfast Freezing Works.

Donald Williamson Ashburton County Council Mersia Oates and Co Misa Robina Anderson Canterbury College Royal Academy of Music Royal College of Music Oamaru Baring Square Belfast Canterbury Stratford * Post Opunake Pihama Lord Par Ashburton Moneer Vimaru Vienna Fox Paopla Craighead Barrymin Goodyear Srocu

Accidents Strike Towns In Aug. 2 Reports

The Telegraph records two fatal and serious injuries. In Timaru, J B Clamont a well known solicitor from Waimate collapsed and died while returning home from a ride. In Dovers John Wilson aged married man died at the hospital after a horse kick at Brown's stables. A Rangitata man Richard Armatropg suffered a crushed finger requiring amputation after an accident while putting in posts.

Timaru J. BR. Clamont Waimate Richard Armatropg Rangitata Mat Temuka Hayes

Public service hiring concerns and scientific funding debated

A deputation from the Trades Union Congress and allied groups pressed Premier Bannerman and Postmaster General Buxton to curb preference for time expired soldiers in public service. Professor Ray Lankester urged ten million pounds yearly for disease research. Other items note an injunction against land grabbers in East London and a naval court's view on the Pitcairn Island fire.

Ray Lankester British Association

Mutiny at Sveaborg Battles Russians Amid Heavy Fighting

Unrest in Russia triggers heavy fighting at Sveaborg fortress with about 500 casualties. Mutineers seize forts, clash with loyal troops as ships bombard forts and mutineers, aided by civilians, resist. Reports detail executions, wounded commanders, and reinforcements joining mutineers.

Sv Peterstore Sveaborg Sgaing Red Guard Viborg Helsingforn Sveabore Agieff Slava T'sayavitch Skatudden Forta

Rumored Mutiny Sparks Kronstadt Naval Tensions

The Kronstadt region buzzes over rumors of mutinous ships from Raval and Helsingfora approaching Aug 2. Revolutionary emissaries seek to sway crews to revolt while authorities, fearing an outbreak, remove breech blocks from some warship guns and deploy troops aboard other vessels.

Kronstadt Raval Helsingfora

Mutinies Crushed and Duma Manifesto Printed

Deshlagar mutineers who murdered officers surrendered upon Cos Baja arrival after Duma dissolution. Sveaborg mutiny crushed amid bombardment by Tearovitch and Slava. A large Socialist printing house in Moscow reproduced the Duma manifesto Viborg. Twenty arrests made.

Deshlagar Duma Cos Baja Sveaborg Tearovitch Mscow Viborg

Wharf Labourer Ernest Mielsch Charged in Murder Attempt

At the Supreme Court on August 2 Ernest Mielsch a wharf labourer was found guilty of intent to harm and grievous bodily harm after being charged with attempting to murder his wife on June 23. He was remanded for sentence until the following day.

Warrington Supreme Court Ernest Mielsch

Fears of Mutiny at Kronstadt and Political Shifts

Fears of an early mutiny at Kronstadt threaten Peterhof Palace as disaffected garrison sections grow bold. A prominent Dam member Hortzinstein was shot on the Turioki shore amid alleged Black Gang ties. Conservative reformers known as Octobarists may join the Cabinet without Duma aid.

St Peterssvea Stolypin Kronstadt Peterhof Palace St Petersburg MM. Hortzinstein Turioki St Petersnera St. Petersburg Prince Couehior Count Heder Duma

Supreme Court sentencing records from the United Presa Association case

The Supreme Court handed down multiple sentences including William Thomas Mackie incest case with one vane imprisonment and hard labour, Arthur Caton three years on each theft and arson charge, Lupaes Akuhata five years on each of three charges concurrent, William Laurie Robertson twelve months, Ngaheiha Rawheroa to be sentenced later for forgery and personation, William Henry Parton two years for burglary and theft.

Avdknanp Supreme Court Justice Edwards Prizoners Wiliam ‘Thoms Mactie Vane Arthur Caton Centanca Lupaes Akuhata William Laurie Robertson Ngaheiha Rawheroa William Henry Parton

New Medical Discovery Promises Relief for Hard Cases

Dr Sheldon announces a cure hailed as unequaled in medicine, claiming relief where others fail. Available at Manchester Bro, with promotions at Mellor's Tancred Street boot and shoe store and references to Menor's Zeslandia Boot Store offerings.

Sheldon Manchester Bror Mennor Zeslandia Tancred Street Mellor

Linoleum Care and Medical Remedies Featured at Manchester Bros

An eclectic page lists Linola Polish and Linoleum Reviver for home care, plus Woods Peppermint Cure for coughs and a Christchurch optician offering vision services after long study. It notes a Royal Standard ny rent demand and a Manchester Bros sale for the coming season with limited stock.

Ernest M. Sandatein D.B.O.A . FS MLC England Continent Tess Cashel Straat Christchurch Ballantyne Royal Standard P

Transvaal Constitution Verdict Reported By Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph notes a general sentiment in the colonies and city that the Transvaal constitution could have been worse. The UPI dispatch from Lospon dated August 2 references the repeated phrase it might have been worse.

Lospon Daily Telegraph Transvaal

South African Opinion on Constitution Proposals Aug 2

Johannesburg residents react with relief at the termination of suspense over constitution proposals. Public view in Cape Colony fears trouble over a Second Chamber while Bloemfontein splits on delaying the Orange River Colony’s constitution. The Times correspondent notes British party disappointment and The Post hails imperial decision as common-sense victory.

Winston Churchill House of Commons Tha ‘Ransvail New Zealand Council Balfour South Africa Cablagrama Noore Transvaal Daily Mail Smuta Addreseine Hetvolk Jouagnessune Johannesburg Capa Bloemfontein Orange River Colony Aays Johannesberg the Times

Boers to be treated as trustworthy friends, says Globe

The Toronto Globe reports Ottawa that there is no reason to fear the Boers will not value magnanimity after a spirited struggle and an honourable peace.

Ottawa Toronto Globe

Berlin paper questions Lyttelton on German South West Africa

The Norddeutsche Zeitung expresses surprise at Mr Lyttelton's refusal to Germany's South West Africa policies, referencing frank Reichstag statements to justify concern. The note is datelined Berlin August 2.

Berli Berlin Norddeutsche Zaitung Lyttelton South-West Africa

Transvaal constitution verdict reflected in Times dispatch

The Times notes that South Africa and Britain face a verdict on the Transvaal constitution. The piece argues the outcome underscores a policy of interference and menace pursued over the past six months, with limited escape avenues despite high risk.

The Times South Africa Transvaal

Quietude Reported in Natal Colony by Premier Smythe

Premier Smythe reports calm in Natal with rebel prisoners used on public works and others paid a small wage to work in collieries. No prisoners have left the colony.

PrnrermaniTzerre Mr Smythe Natal

Boer Criticism Dampens Hopes After New Constitution

Onsland notes the Milogr Lyttelton production improved but fails to meet Boer expectations. It says mistrust remains among the Hoera and the constitutional reform does not fully satisfy them.

Carstown Onsland Milogr-Lyttelton

Hatvolkin Pretoria Faces Constitutional Debate

Citizens express general satisfaction with the constitution while opposing the Sesond Chimar. Ewald Eszelar, a prominent member of the Boer organization, condemns the clause.

Caretown Hatvolkin Pretoria Gare Ewald Eszelar Organiaation

Unemployment Scheme Moves Land Transfers in Britain

In London on August 2 1910 the government assigns four thousand acres of Crown lands to be treated under the new unemployment scheme. The Colonist Marriages Bill advances in Parliament with amendments on death duties nonreturnable if paid before passage.

London John Burne Lord Carrington House of Commons Chucchill

Ashbuxton County Council Holds Monthly Meeting

The Ashbuxton County Council met today with Cr C J Harper as chairman and councillors J Lambie W Dickis W Morgan B S Chapman Gates Cairns Stitt and J C N Grigg present. The works committee reported on ongoing projects.

Ashbucton County

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