Complete threshing plant and house for private sale
For private sale a complete threshing plant in excellent order includes a light horse power Aveling and Porter Engine 120ih certificate used three seasons. Hornsby Litdrum combine with Oliver patent feeder elevators by P and D Duncan 26ft long four wheeled Whard Scalea and all belting. Also a well situated house of Mr J Mullaney with macrocarpa fence and conveniences. Full particulars on application.
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Hornsby
Litdrum
Oliver
Duncan
J. Mullaney
Ashburton notices and local club plans fill town pages
The Ashburton Coursing Club stewards meet at the Commercial Hotel to plan an August stake. A Dunedin telegram notes two deaths in Mornington and Dunedin. Improvements at Port Philip channels are described with the John Nimmo dredge due early August. Hockey match reports a draw between A and B teams with future selection in Christchurch. Accident news covers Mr Degg’s recovery after a fall from a horse. Charitable bequests in Ballarat outline plans for Thomas Hassall Homes and church support.
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Counsixe
Ashburton Coursing Club
J. R. Steal
O’brien
Christchurch
Suppex Deatua
Dunedin
Henry Turnbull
Mornington
John McLaren
Port Philip
John Nimmo
Sur Canal
Melbourne
Port Philip Heads
Chamberlain
Bristol Chamber of Commerce
Dundee
Birmingham
Coxsorrxer
Monzey
Commissiorer of Customs
Revenue
Conecience
Samus
Moonomonaly
Doda’ Pliy
F. Clark
M.C.A
W. Kbogg
Woakanoni School
J. R. Begg
Clarnival le
Thomas Hannall
Ballarat
Bia
Trusteau
Directa T
Thomas Hassall
Olloway
McDonand
Ashburton
Lowcat
Gona
Wellington Magistrate Court clears three Ashburton cases
In the Wellington Magistrate's Court Alfred Laws, bookmaker, faced two charges for totalisator betting at the Hutt R.C. meeting and betting with an infant. Both were dismissed. Constance Smith was fined £5 for neglecting a child hired out to her. A Hospital Committee meeting in Ashburton discussed tenders, water works, and staff arrangements, with plans for a medical officer and new freezing works touted as a local boon.
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Layrie
Wellington
Alfred Laws
Odda
Hutt
Apa
Constance Smith
Stite
Paul
Harper
Williamson
Ashburton
Messrs
Stitt
Musara Baxter
Fooka
Craighead
Berryman
Ashburtown
Massey-Harris
Cratcaean Anp Busey
Pacific Cable urged to prevent shelving scheme
The Daily News calls on Premiers of Queensland and New Zealand to rally support for the Pacific cable project. A pacific cable conference report from January 1897 proposed equal one third contributions from Great Britain Canada and Australasia, but Canada now hesitates to endorse the offer.
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London
The
Daily News
Friends of the Pacific Cable
Queensland
New Zealand
Raosived Wakapuaka
Great Britain
Canada
Australasia
Chamberlain Seeks West Indies Grants Line of Reform
In the House of Commons Mr Chamberlain moved to extend aid to the British West Indies following Sugar Duties Commission lines. He warned of deficits until the sugar industry recovered and described grants as necessary empire expenses rather than mere doles. The motion was carried.
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Loxpon
House of Commons
Parliamentary progress on unclaimed moneys and animals bills
Wellington August 4 Parliament met at 2 30 p m in committee on the Unclaimed Moneys Bill an amendment exempting the Public Trust Office Government Life Insurance Department and the Post Office Savings Bank from publishing returns was carried An amendment to the Animals Protection Bill rendered the clause inoperative and the clause was postponed for further consideration Several minor amendments were made progress reported at clause 40 and the Minister of Education announced adjournment to the following Tuesday week The Council rose at 5 p m
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Wellington
Public Trust. Office
Government Life Insurance Department
Post Office Savings Bank
Wellington House Debates Public Bills and Streets Measure
The House of Representatives in Wellington met for sessions on August 4 to consider the University of Otago Leases Bill the St Albans Public Library Transfer Bill and the Wellington City Streets Bill. Debate covered width limits public health and cost with motions to delay and limitations to streets formed before 1886. The Little River Domain Board Empowering Bill and other measures progressed with reports and second readings amid procedural exchanges.
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Wellington
University OF Otago
Sophia Mackenzie
ST. Alban's
Alban
Smith
J. Hutcheson
Alloh
Duthie
Marrow
Kelly
Meredith
Montgomery
Crowther
Wilson
Munie‘pil
Atresta
Taylor
Hutcheson
R. Thompson
Carnon
Br, McKenzie
Mc Symes
Flatman
Graham
New Plymouth
Brown
East Coast Native Land Bild
East Coast Native Land Board
Steward
Little River Domain Board
Wellington City
Johnsonville
Mr Duthie
Borough of Onehunga
M. O’rorke
Petone Corporation Lighting and Sanitation
Bull
Me Wilson
Wainono Lagoon
Major Steward
Wellington High Levala
Fe J. Hutcheson
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Advocated By Users
A Glenville West Virginia Pathfinder reader touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly effective after other medicines failed. The advertorial note urges trial for relief and cites voluntary endorsements. Also mentions a large boot and shoe clearance sale at McDonnud and McDiapurps in Ashburton with deep discounts on gentlemen's footwear.
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Chamberlain
Wrom
Glenville
W. Va
Gale
Ashburton Drug Company
McDonnud
McDiapurps
Ashburton
Bochhausen
Celia Dampier Heads Auckland Concert Tour
A large stylish audience at Oddfellows Hall applauded violinist Celia Dampier at a program featuring harpist Constance Hatherly and local players. Dampier, at fourteen, received ovations for Haydn and Wagner era pieces with flawless tone and mastery, while Hatherly offered refined solos and ensemble work alongside a strong supporting cast.
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Oddfellows’ Hall
Celia Dampier
Auckland
New Zealand
Mise Canstance
Ovide Musin
Misa
Itema
Kathleen Orr
Dixon
Rakaia
Ashburton
Leonard
Haydn
Colia Dampier
Wilhalms
Remenyi
Muain
Bessie Boyle
Farmer
Miss Hatherly
Misa Dampier
Gounod
Ava Maria
Miss Dampier
Wieniawaki
Misa Hatherly
Wall
Bank of New Zealand Annual Meeting Reports Profits and Policy
The Bank of New Zealand held its annual shareholders meeting with Mr W W Watson in the chair. The balance sheet showed a gross profit of £121,000 and a net profit of £92,400 after provisions for bad debts. Directors defended policy against external pressure, while criticism of government commentary and leadership changes drew debate among shareholders.
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Bank of New Zealand
Yeaterday
W W. Watson
Shest
P. Coffee
Watson
J. W. Mcokengzia
Preas
McKenzie
New Zealand
Henry Stephenson to Sell Leland Fruit and Lady's Bicycle
Mr Henry Stephenson will sell tomorrow at his rooms a large consignment of Leland fruit and a lady's bicycle. The Ashburton Drapery Company have a replace advertisement in this issue for readers.
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Henry Stephenson
Ashburton Drapery Company
Local resident recalls brush with illness after cholera scare
Frank Sherwood reports a dangerous bout with cholera morbus, drove thirty miles after being seized, claiming he came as near to death as ever. He plans to carry Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhea Remedy on future country outings. Sold by Asungprox Drug Company.
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Frank Sherwood
Missouri Valley
Sala
Asungprox Drug Company
Doughty Re-elected in Great Grimsby Contest
George Doughty won the vacancy in Great Grimsby after resigning his seat over Home Rule views. He polled 4940 votes to Radical candidate Wintringham's 4169 and an Independent Conservative's 204. Parliament expected to open soon.
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United Pross Association
Electric Telegraph - Copyright
London
George Doughty
Iia
Great Grimsby
Wintrinham
The Late Prince Bismarck and Imperial Strains Rise
The emperor issues a proclamation praising Bismarck as a mold for German unity. A March 1890 letter from the late prince, rebuking the emperor on resignation as chancellor, is published. Relations between the Bismarck family and the emperor are strained with further revelations promised.
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Bismarck
Emperor
Cape Colony elections amid acrimony and Kruger denial
Cape Town August 4 reports acrimonious election proceedings. President Kruger denies funding Dutch candidates with Transvaal money. In Launceston a by election due to Mr Owen’s drowning sees Fletcher Moulton elected with 8951 votes against Frederick Villa’s 2863.
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GuaRvray
Cape Colony
Capetown
Kruger
Transvaal
Robbery at Penshurst Bank of Victoria during alert caper
A man entered the Penshurst Bank of Victoria and held up the manager Mr Jamieson with a revolver. He gagged and bound the manager and stole over £600 in notes and gold before fleeing. A bystander alerted police and a suspect named John Ryan was later arrested at Ararat with a revolver. A bag with gold and notes was thrown from a carriage.
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Acman
John Ryan
Ararat
Peace Negotiations Update and Cuban Capture Report
In Washington on August 4 M Cambon met President McKinley and may have delivered Spain's reply to the peace talks. No official statement issued and Spain's acceptance remains uncertain. McKinley aims to be patient but will withdraw the offer if shilly shall not. General Garcia reports the capture of Mayari and 500 Spaniards.
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Washineron
M. Cambon
McKinley
Spain
Garcia
Mayari
Troops to the Front Reported to Wakapuaka August 5
Dispatches describe American troops rushed to Puerto Rico amid alleged Secretary Alger push for wide glory. The Guardian Office notes time stamps 11.18 and 11.36 a.m Washieton August 4.
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Wakapuaka
Guardian
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