Auction Notice for Global Postal Routes and Schedules
An auction close is listed for various international routes including Northern Ports Westport and Rotomahana with times on Tuesday at 6 30 pm and Thursday at 10 30 am. It references multiple regions and transit connections from Wellington to London via Suez and other hubs with dates in August and September. The notice is signed by W. H. Renyen, Postmaster Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Ausralian Colowise
Wellington
Hewaii
Phillipines
British Columbia
United States
Canada
Kngdom
Europe
Vancepter
London
South Africa
Ceylon
India
China
Eve
United Kingdom
Suez
Sydney
Moon Phases for August and Times Noted
Irregular OCR text lists August moon phases and times. Mentions first quarter, last quarter, new moon and various mixed numbers and letters. Contains no clear dates or coherent events.
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Newmoon
Nate Ricos Seta
Ashburton Agendy Prices for Farmers Sept Trades 1900
The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers Co operative Association of Canterbury lists prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton for August 3 1900. Wheat prime milling Pearl 5d to 2s 4d per bushel Danish oats 6d to 6d Sparrowgrass 1s 6d to 2s 6d Barley malting 2s to 2s 6d peas Partridge 3d to 3d. Old pasture feed 2s to 3s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Agendy
New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd
Qnole Aa
Usean
Hunter’s
Agshbrrion
Ashburton Stock Market Report for Week Ending August 3
Mr David Thomas reports Ashburton County stock sales at Tinwald yards. Attendance was good with many farmers buyers. Breeding ewes and crossbred wethers dominated, with overall prices rising from previous sale. Merino ages and crossbred ewes sold to 11 8d and 31 4d. hoggets to 19 1d. total yardage 1474 sheep, 16 cattle, 7 pigs. Prices list includes fat lambs to 14 4d and crossbred wethers to 14 9d per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Thomas
Ashburton
Tinwald
U Ual
Thera
Furmera
Dessers
Othara
Ewen
Catry
Crease Bret Ewes
Cross Bartesas
Ordas
Brad Ewes
Cross Bradewealds
Wacuss
Beattle
Merina
Timaru Grain Markets Report Frugal Buying and Firm Prices
Week of limited demand with few wheat and oat sales at current rates. Holders stay firm as buyers act sparingly. quotations include Whaar Tuscan 24 5h4 Velvet 23 44 red chaff 93 4d oats Danish ds 7d to le 84 short oats ls 8d to ie 4 f o b sacks extra Barley 1d to ls 10d Potatoes not finally 80a per ton.
Geraldine Skis Sale Attracts Large Attendance
Messra Maling and Shallcrass held a successful skin sale in Geraldine yesterday drawing many buyers. Prices ranged from 3s 3d to 4s 10d for skins and cross bredekins sold up to 4d 10d per pound, with merino and other hides fetching various sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messra Maling
Shallcrass
Geraldine
Fouyers
Dredge mining boom draws interest in Canterbury region
Ashburton reports a dredge mining surge across the South Island with leases sought for Ninety Mile Beach area. Prospectors sample Ashburton river beds while observers note prior gold finds in local waters and across Otago.
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South Island
New Zealand
Canterbury
Ninety Mile
Ashburton
Hakaia
Otago Daily Times
Dredging Prospects and Mines Minister Warning
The Mines Minister James McGowan warns against wild dredging excitement despite reports of high yields in Otago and West Coast. He notes land damage as a key objection and urges methods to restore land and salvage gold, aiming to broaden viable prospecting while restraining risky ventures.
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Chu
James McGowan
Otago
Hartley and Riley
Lady Hanfurly
Pey Owl
Minea Department
Local and General News Highlights From Ashburton Era
Weather forecasts warn northeast to northwest gales with rain possible. Local rail upgrades include a new water tank between Havelock and Burnett street crossings. School board meeting adjourned to September first Friday. Rev Josepa Osaiprell returns from Auckland with his family to Tinwald Church. A presentation honors Mire Campbell for choir work at St Mark's. Lectures on "A Glimpse through the Corridors of Time" planned for Ashburton on August 5. Indian famine relief drives gain attention amid alarm over child trafficking. New commercial cable cabin opens between Azores and New York via Caunce Nova Scotia. Borough School annual exams begin Monday under revised standards. Dromore Debating Society visits Chertsey for a friendly tournament. Chertsey hosts return match at Dromore. Prize drawing at Permanent Building Society draws 2516 tickets sold. 30 prizes awarded. An endorsement for McG Lane's Cresosored Emulsion cited with a Christchurch testimonial. Smoke New Venus.
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WeAruurn
Edwin Wires
Gilara
Havelock
Burnett Street
Portugueea
Haa
Fuga
Azores
New York
Cauce
Nova Scotia
Iiae
Came Ag Thoao
Ecroul
Dromore Dessatina Society
Dromore Debating Society
Chertsey
Dremore
Pourtray Can Art Union
Permanent Building Society
Mersre H Frigdlander
Stephene
R B Beatell
de Beer Shrimpton
Drummond
Nerthente
Misa Wihis
H Friedlander
Pirates defeat Winchmore Club in Demsin match
Pirates Gub Sot Priteen beat Winchmore Club by six points in a Demsin Thursday afternoon game. Notable Winchmore players included Lonon Bind Rooney Green and Hepburn. Pirates featured Bogie Oates Healy Pritohart Culverhouse Nalan Kendal and Baker. Referee Mr Frank Pritohard chaired the match.
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Demsin
Inquest Held Over Helen Burgess Ashburton
An inquest at Ashburton Courthouse before Ria Alcorn and a jury of six examined the death of Helen Martha Burgess wife of James Burgess blacksmith. Evidence showed she suffered heart pain last night and died suddenly. doctor and neighbours noted no prior illness. The jury returned a verdict of death likely from heart disease based on medical testimony.
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Ashburton
Alice
Mra Hyngelina Stille
Mre Burgess
Me Burgess
de Hunter
Hugh Hunter
Mr. Burgess
Mr Burgess
Myr Alcorn
Gould
iNETAS PARSE FUND Subscriptions received by Mr Ferriman
Readable lists of subscriptions and donations totaling 543 1956 pounds with many names, places, and amounts. Includes contributions from Tinwald, Riverside, Longbeach, and various individuals such as Mra Gallery, J EB Cameron, and Batty list. Total sums include S210 and an overall total of 543 1956 pounds.
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Ferriman
Teevies
He Smith
CG Paleman
Hugland
Tinwald
Baker Bros
Tova
Foot Smith
Chevish
Menzies
White
J H Preston
Glentanney
G Oramie
Od Silcock
Hird Dona- Hoo
Rivarsidalish
County Saillings Geet Instaimant
Waikuri Feiond
Ben Vans
Loweliffe
Ehovl
Faletis
My Richards
J O'Grady
Wakanui
Tamplacs Lodge
J EB Cameron
Puleahi
Olds
Wriedtander
TK Joungstens
Miemington
Hinds Bachelor Ball
Riverside Schain Children
Primtive Methodists
Staveley
Haine
Greenstree School
J E Purchase
Dos. Wright
Mrasdore
Traiso
Wiles
Luengbesch
Luengbesch Parochial Ditrict, Dinward, £ 1 10S; Longbeach
Willie Fatty
GAAW
Mary Morgan
Faladys Morgan
Florrie Morgan
Tt Morgan
Flibbs
G Dobosa
Fidivis
KH Hibbs
M Hibbs
Valetta
Morgan
Employers Valetta
ARR
Riverside
Wm. Snderaan
Wr McLsan Oa
Alex Beanett
John Luaieon
Friend
G Cromit
John Wnox
Harry Bradshaw
Wiliam Hydes
Fane Braigshaw
Raby Harris
Hthel Hoveis
Eigabeth Cspon
Curtis Cappa
Forsi
Glentauner
P Whearty
KS Jeff
Jag
Hawkina
W Maroh
J Gatton
Cawis
N Jammett
Fanny Gippers
Otalee
C Pateman
F Pateman
Bo Moody
Moody
I Moody
Totui
Imperial Government Seeks 4000 Tons Bay for Durban Delivery
The Imperial Government requests 4000 tons of bay for delivery to Durban by September 20. The Agricultural Department says the colony cannot supply this amount in the time, but could fill part or all of the order with more time and shipping capacity.
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United Presa Association
Sporting. United Press Association Cup Acceptances Listed
The August 3 notice records acceptances for the New Zealand racing card including KaLcano Car Explosion, So Horaa 95, Raoard Reign B11, Malatua 89, Tortalia 84, and many other entries such as Miss Delaval, Dundas, Ijin Djin, Corqueror, and Military 7st. It notes the Welcome Derby and Qaka Stakes at Jubilee Metropolitan Meeting and the Challenge Stakes at Autumn Meeting, with first forgetta closing yesterday ahead of publication.
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Preas Association
Electric Telegraph
Cupi Stermng
kaLcano
Soahoraa
Raoard Reign
Malatua
Tortalia
Dibber
Fulmen
Miss Delaval
Ant Iterio
Dundas
Ijin Djin
Corqueror
Idoul
Aubais
Military
Beddington
Paphos
Skobcliff
Ben Farley
Hohora
Nobility
Shabhasky
Laborer
Hengist
Materoa
Robert McGarthy
Fairrontor
Huku
Apollo
Formula
Glenaladile
Wolley
Field Rose
la Notte
Kahawai
Appointment of Infant Mistress Miss Zieslar at Rangitats
The school advertised the Infant Mistress post and Miss Zieslar from Timaru was the successful applicant. Ming Ziesler is expected to perform well. A Library Committee meeting reported about 200 books on the shelves, with Reviews and Illustrated papers helping raise interest. Plans include purchasing new books, recovering all volumes, and printing catalogues. Finances are sound and membership rising. The Bachelors are described as eager with great things promised soon.
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Songol
Zieslar
Timaru
Ming Ziesler
County Council Deliberates on Road Rollers and River Reserves
The council debated purchasing five road rollers with options for one or two machines. A circular to Road Boards was proposed asking for their needs. Requests for riverbed frontages near Ashinston and Mount Somers were granted, and maintenance, insurance, and lease items were discussed along with tenders and the annual balance sheet.
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Kedlandar
Wae
Itham Road
Harper
Wright
McLaren'a
Friedlander
McLaren
Road Board
Ous
Stitt
Johnston
Friedinacher
Makora Wae
Stapa
Chapman
Buckley
McCimont
Teading Ness
Mount Somers
D Mcbean
Mount Watt
Rukaia Gorge Bridge Island
McLean
Rengituta Road Board
Hinds
Coucil
Tinwald Tawa Bowid
Merars Bockley, Chapman
Cha
Pinwald Board
Hick
Ashinston
W Huston
W Power
John Mackenaig
Council
Cymnarchy
Mary Brown
DicKendry
Giddings
Rule
Grasa Seada
Metsvven
Morgan
Mount Harding
Parliament Debates Bill Revisions and Government Updates
Officials discussed sending the bill back to committees for reconsideration and debated amendments on compensation for property losses and cattle destruction. The Premier noted library needs and plague safeguards, while ministers outlined pay and policy questions on uniforms, kerosene duties, aging pensions, and school oversight. The Education Boards Election Bill was introduced and the Ministers Salaries Bill passed 30 to 12 as the house adjourned.
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Wrmnarox
Education Boards
Pinkerton
Labour Billa Committee
G McLeen
Canterbury College
Dunedin City
Greymouth
Colvin
Miniaers
Origung
Wellington
Ili
de Kiewichy
Vinuna
Stokes Industrial School
Charitable Aid Board
Irfnsx
Auckland
Legislative Council
Bank of New Zealand Rangiora duo facing theft charges
Alexander Y. Hay and William Allan, manager and teller, were arrested on theft charges totaling about £4782 18s 3d. They faced magistrates in Rangiora with details of multiple dated offenses from January 1894 to July 1900. Bail was set at £4360 with sureties and recognizance.
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Alexander Y. Hay
William Allan
Bank of New Zaland
Rangiera
Iivingatoua
Johnston
Keuk
Mesais Jd
Witaon
A. Todd
B. B
Good
Posce
Alexander Young Hay
William Alien
Teller
Ay Fisher
Tuseday
Helmore
W. Allan
Harper
Annual meeting of Anagciation endorses track work and subscriptions
Members met at the Arestle Chambers to approve the report and balance sheet. The association plans to lease and control Domain sports grounds promote youth recreation. A seven member executive was elected including P Cox and F Pritchard, with S Shearman treasurer. A five member track sub committee was formed to coordinate with the Domain Bard. A cycling track upgrade up to 100 pounds is needed and clubs will collect donations. a meeting on the Domain oval was set for 4 3 pm to discuss track timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arestle Chambers
Enlures
Mezera Culbertson
Ri Uptas
Clutgin‘srested
Denshire
Willis
Measre
P Cox
Shearman
F Pritchard
McSherry
J Snodgrass
G M Wateen
F Makeig
Bard
Mesars R Shearman
L Hobbs GM Watson
J Snodgrase
Mc Willis
Magers D?mcdonnell
BR Clark
Domain Oval
Crisis in China Report From Shanghai Describes Legations and Troop Movements
Telegraph dispatches from Shanghai report Europeans avoiding entry to Pekin while American Marines guard the Legation near the city wall. Notes describe German volunteers, Li Hung Chang seeking government talks, and plans for a joint advance from Shanhaikwan and Tientsin amid shifting troop concentrations and cipher-message recoveries.
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New York
Chicago
Pekin
Moyers
Tien Tain
Brain
China
Hora Kona
Li Hung Chang
Consula
Loxpow
Hapress
Hay
Tientsin
7K Times
King Humbert's Life Attempted in Naples
News reports indicate an assassination attempt on King Humbert in Naples on July 19. Details were suppressed at the time with a later telegram noting the event without further illumination.
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Rome
Humbert
Naples
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Bote Partners and Proprietors
Coverdaly
Christchurch
Bob
Gale
Pole
Strange & Company
Belfast
Pairfield
I, Gwit, Or & Owls
ES Ribrdlandeeh Bros. Limited
Dave Thomas
CTH Nla
Farmers Colluierative Association OF Cantembrebeury, Limited
Cantelbury “Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited
Waymouth Secrtary
Oates
Zealandia Cycle Works
Bornatt Strack
the Batest and
Bert
TO Winans & Co
Richmond
Ladies Capen
Lidice Mac'utoshes
Gisla
Children’s Ulaters
Holland
Vate
Aiss W Simpson
Havelock Street
Bunb Belt
Laiton
Barnett Street
Titt
Ephemeris
Commercial
Ashburton Grain Market
Ashburton Markete
Geraldine Skis Sale
Annan
Ashtuetou
Ubeatadi
Lecruen
Joseph
Fonzs
Exram
HG Brrymas
Invercargill
Ferrimachat Shawn
Bombay
Manchester Street
Qchristchurch
EG Lane
Oamaru Paard
M Porter
Inquest
Inetas Parse Fund
Interprovincial
Sporting
Canterbury Jockey Glub
Rangitats
Agiie
BnOl
Courre
Rau i
Lambie
Roberts
Parliament
United Press Association
House OF Representatives
Wrrscow
Guinness
Fisher
Committee On
Vealandis
Wy Sy
Ant
King Country
Wahanui
King
Wahanni
Nameley
Stout
Vogel
Bishop Wallis
Seddon
Bhab
Robert Stout
W.O.W
Ualted Press Association—By
Hore Kona
M. de Cartier Dea Marchienne
Shanghai
Imperial City
Legatione
Shanhaiwan
Shan Haikwan
Russia
Yangtska
Venus
Harpuny Gaos
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