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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 10, 1900

Page

2

Great Peppermint Cure for Goughe and Coldala

An ad describes the Family Remedy Wooda Great Peppermint Cure priced at 6d. It markets relief from Goughe and Coldala with claimed health benefits and universal applicability.

Meat market price cable from Canterbury and Napier districts

A cable from the Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company reports meat market quotes. Canterbury 36 8d for freevan and Dunedin and Southland not quoted. Napier and North Island 34 1d. Lamb first quality 4d, second 4d.

Naren. Aog Nelaon Broghava Freevan Canterbury Dunedin Southland Napier North Ieland

New Zealand meat arrivals dominate London market report

The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company notes New Zealand mutton arrivals totaling 184 439 carcases in four weeks, taking January–June receipts to 894 866, with prices trending lower in the last fortnight. Lamb shipments stand at 241 036 this period, about 782 669 six months, while frozen beef and river plate meats show rising values and limited stock in London docks amid dock strikes and wage disputes.

Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company London Kumara Whakatane Adraghiri Waimate Gothic Victoria Docks Albert Docks Nin Bsorla North Yeland New Zealand Atocka North Island River Pilate Australia Flores

Uncertainty Over Death Report of Corporal Robert Upton

Ashburton residents debate a possible death of Corporal Robert Upton of the Rough Riders. No confirmation yet after a week, with the Premier alerted and the Cape cable sent. Rumors cite June 23 but remain unverified, leaving families and town unsettled.

Robert Upton Rough Riders T E Upton Cape Ashburton Alex. Wilkie Lyttelton Times Upton

Uncertain reports on Corporal Upton’s fate amid South Africa campaign

The letter questions a rumored death of Corporal Upton near Pretoria and cites timing conflicts with Trooper Willis in Johannesburg. It urges the New Zealand government to ensure families receive prompt authentic casualty or illness news for soldiers serving in South Africa.

T E Upton Pretoria Upton Edward Willis Johannesburg Willis South Africa

Local and General Reading Highlights and Notices

Interesting reading material on pages one and four. Mr Geo Hutchinan sails for South Africa today. Traffic figures show 463 million rail passengers in London area yearly. An American inventor creates a friction lamp for cyclists. Prices of provisions in Maracellas quoted. Melbourne Punch suggests New Zealand Premier name. Berkshire boar and sow imported for Mc Dixon of Henley. Christ Church mayor reports on troop certificates from B J Seddon. Kindergarten class work shown by South Canterbury Education Board. Missionary association sale of work and concert success. Marriage of Francia J Rose and Adam Childs celebrated at St Stephens. Soutar Rakara School committee notes. Attendance, staff changes, and funding discussions recorded.

Ay Ravor Geo. Hutchinan M.A South Africa Lonnan London Parces T F M'Donald Maracellas Lawrence Melbourne Punch New Zealand Seddon Qhinua England Melbourne Digger Dick Ib Suya Quarsntine National Mortgage and Agency Company Mc B. Dixon Henley Lord Carnarvon Medney Hayter Otave Daily Times Christchurch Zisland B J Seddon South Canterbury Education Board Missionary Association 8Th Stephen's Guild Children's League St Stephens Schol Fooks Wotty Robottem W. Parnell Dewshird Mieses Goater A. Gates Wappine St. Stephen’s St Stephen's Church Francia J. Rose Adam Childa Ashburton R. Woodthorpe Vicsr St Stephen Rakara Sonoor Committee Messra Midgley Hazlett Gordon Liddy Shannon Gee Parenta Rawntrae Edith Reno Corsbie Clark New Island Thie Europe William the Conqueror Europa Edwards Duke of Newcastle Cambridge Lincoln Derby Cheshire Leicester Nottingham Warwick Shropshire Ely Derbyshire Clydegdales Cleveland Bays Lorda Ellesmere and Spencer Walter Gilbey Alex Henderson Prince of Wales Samson Wales Whirlwind Honest Tom Markeheaton Royal Harold Buscot Harold Iron Chancellor Queen of the Shires Duchans York Grandage Leeds Islington M.P Markheaton Royal Haroté Gyra Aurea Locking Weird Buscob Harold Markheston Royal Harold Eta

Indian Pramas United Presa Association Report

Ample ratings have fallen in Quierat Rajputana and Central India and the situation has decidedly improved overall.

United Presa Association Eieatric Telegraph Bombay Quierat Rajputana Central India

Reopened Transvaal Rail Line and Boer-Linked Tensions

The Harrismith Natal railway via Van Reenans Pass reopened to traffic. Foreigners jailed in Johannesburg for plotting against the British freed, £50 000 found with them returned, suspected Boer involvement noted. General Buller advances to Amerspoort with 35 British wounded as Sir Charles Warren heads to England.

United Press Association Klaotric Telegraph Lonpor Harrismith Natal van Reenaon’s Pass Johannesburg Arsiatim McArtney Buller Amerspoort Bath Charles Warren Engand Orange River Carrtown Canadian Mounted Steyo Tors Aconty Tranavaal Burghere

Pirates Ashburton Defeat Maoris Arowhenua In Slippery Play

The Ashburton Pirates beat the Maoris of Arowhenua by 16 points in difficult, waterlogged conditions. Umpires were T Brosnahan and J Anderson with referee J Helean officiating.

Nal T. Brosnahan J. Anderson J. Helean

Prince of Wales Travel Guard Tightens Royal Escort

Great precautions were taken to protect the Prince of Wales on his journey to and from Coburg. No strangers were allowed within reaching distance of the royal carriage.

London Prince of Wales Coburg Diatanca

Terrible Accident Derailed Train Wreck Kills Three

A derailed train on the outer circle line between Clifton Hill and Fanfield toppled a van from four nearby trucks. Three men died Patrick Glennon Edward Hanney and John James Mecgragor with multiple others injured, as guards and workers aided in rescues. A navy Brophy's warning helped stop the train before further disaster.

Waited Press Association Electric Potegraph Maxzounge Outer Circle Betoween Clifton Hill Fanfield S Guards Oac Debria Patrick Glennon Edward Hanney John James Mecgragor James Wataen W Webb John Surridge John Smith Sylvanter Smith John Parsons Richard Clarke Brophy Trucka

Crisis in China shrieks through cables and dispatches

Telegraphic summaries report the Pekin legations under fire with Imperial troops firing daily. Major Waller alive. 124 European missionaries killed in North China. 250 Europeans and Americans in danger in Szechuan. Poiteang fell to Japanese. 700 refugees seek shelter. foreign troops respond with limited casualties. Warships Lizard arrives.

Volped Press Association Washington Conger Pekin Legations Waller Yuln London Claude Macdonald Legation China Szechuan Poiteang Peitsang Lizard

Dear-A rich lady aids institute for deaf relief

A wealthy woman cured of deafness by Dr Nicholson's artificial bar drumes donates 25 pounds to The Nicholson Institute. The gift funds free provision of the devices for deaf people. Address 467p Longuatt Gunnersbury London. The rest lists stock items and obscure names.

Nicholson Nicholson Institute Longuatt Gunnersbury London

Christchurch Sensation in Court About Typewriter Letters

A court hearing discussed a typewriter damage case involving Mr Styche and letters allegedly written by him. Witnesses argued whether the machine or a third party caused the injuries and debated motives and access to the device. The magistrate committed the accused for trial at the next criminal session with bail and sureties approved.

Cahristchurch Charles Horace Githy Joyut James Pengook FG Rhodes Mr Btyche Hinoe Bean Friah Jyat Stringer Joyat Tha Gine Sspeford Atyche Chilton Suyche Mr Strohe Smosiva

German Socialist Leader Liebknecht Dead in Europe

An eclectic wire report notes the death of Liebknecht, editor of Vorwarts, while detailing a string of diverse events from Australia and Britain. It mentions a legislative amending bill, a deadly incident involving two women, gunfire exchanges in Proserpine, and a harbor scene with ships in Newcastle. It also cites arrangements for Lord Hopetoun with a banquet in London and a forthcoming Governor-Generalship.

United Press Association Electric ‘Telegraph Burui Liebknecht Vorwaris Sypyzy Legislative Assembly Bell and Staines Burraga

Price notes on Folio Shakespeare and rare first editions

A discussion of First Folio Shakespeare prices and other rare early books. The First Folio fetched £1,125 at Mr Daly’s New York sale, with other copies selling for £1,700 at Christie’s in Belgium. few perfect copies remain. Historical prices show vast increases from £24 in 1781 to high five figure sums for notable works.

Daly New York Reuter Belgium Christie's MacGregor Beotch J of Barrie Sotheby's

Yealandie's Succeeding Sons Face Boora in War Attire

A fragment praises Yealandie’s sons for steadiness under fire and urges more to try in war dress. The verse counsels starting with Wooda Great Peppermint Sure for health and strength to drive away coughs and colds.

Yealandie

Farewell to the Cray Family at Waterton Wesleyan

A large Waterton Wesleyan Church gathering bid farewell to Mr and Mrs James Cray and family as they depart for Geralde. The event featured hymns, remarks from Rev J D Jory, and gifts including a feather bag, travel rug, and a spring rocker reflecting the congregation’s esteem for the family.

Waterton Wesleyan Church James Cray Ditc Gverdale J D Jory Mosgirl Waterton Mr. Croy Meyers Moses, Bingham Taylor Croy

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