Ashburton Guardian honors the late E G Wright of Ashburton
The Ashburton Guardian recalls the life of Mr E G Wright, a respected, forthright c politician and public servant who refused cabinet posts and shaped local policy. It notes his integrity, charity, and willingness to assist constituents while highlighting his blunt independence and contributions to schools and churches.
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E.G. Wright
Wright
Frederick Whitaker
Sir Frederick
John Halt
Wellington
Mc Wright
Railway Commission
Ashburton
G. Wright
Tennyson
Sed don speech noted at New Zealand dinner in London
A report highlights Mr Sed don’s address at the New Zealand dinner in London and lists local items from Ashburton including troop movements, show dates, court cases, and Labour market notes. It references the Montrose troop ship departure from Melbourne, a Mayfield trooper ill in South Africa, and several local civic actions and forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seddon
New Zealand
London
Thia Lasne
Coronation Thanksgiving Services Across Kingdoms
The Sovereign and family joined a simple service at Marlborough House Chapel with ministers and state functionaries. Princess Beatrice, the Duchesses of Fife and Albany, and other dignitaries attended the 86 Paul’s venue service. Diplomatists, seers, the Lord Mayor, and sheriffs heard music from the Abbey service as Bishop Ingram preached. Thanksgiving was observed in churches throughout the Kingdom and colonies.
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Lonnon
Marlborough House
Ceople
Paul
Beatrice
Duchesses
Fife
Albany
Ingram
Pekin
Prince Chun
EK. M. Satow
Prince Ching
E. M. Satow
Irish Party Meets in Dublin Amid Home Rule Debate
The Irish Parliamentary Party gathered in Dublin on Saturday with Mr Redmond presiding and Mr Wm O'Brien arguing the case for an Irish Republic beyond Home Rule. A global wave of celebrations followed with Johannesburg showing a popular demonstration and salutes. Lord Milner received cheers as Burghers joined the Market Square service.
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London
Dublin
Irer
Redmond
Wm. O’brien
England
South Africa
Johannesburg
Market Square
Lord Milner
King gifts Osbourne Troosa to nation for convalescent use
In a Coronation Day letter to Mr Balfour the King recalls Osbourne as his private estate but notes his London Windsor and Norfolk ties. He offers Osbourne Trousa to the nation with access to the part tied to Victoria and proposes the rest be used for national purposes, possibly via Parliament.
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Lonpox
Osborne
Victoria
Balfour
Coronation Observed in Dublin Amid Sports and Services
The coronation was quietly observed in Dublin with regattas and hunting displays. Salvationists wore uniforms with approval from the King after Lord Norfolk limited recognition. The King privately reviewed the Colonial troops at Buckingham Palace. The Commonwealth Contingent plans to return on the 21st.
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Loxpow
Bramwell Booth
Lord Norfolk
Dublin
Ashburton Illuminations Celebrate Empire Despite Weather
The Ashburton Club showcased red white and blue electric lights and transparencies of the King and Queen on West Street to mark the Empire. A magic lantern exhibition at the Arcade drew a large crowd with military and royal portraits amid wartime scenes and a phonograph display by Mr Beech.
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Ashburton
Messrs Friedlander Bros
West Street
Burnett Street
Havelock Street
Simmins
H. C. Shrimpton
Westminster Abbey
Tower of London
Edward
Alexandra
Mr Gladstone
Lord Roberts
Baden- Powell
McLachlan
M.H.R
Mesars H. Friedlander
David Thomas C. J. Harper
County Council
Jewitt
General Macdonald
Gorge White
Captain Tucker
Tancred’ Street
Beech
Empire
Army
D. Thomas
Waeat Street
Troopers Gather At Domain For Return Parade
A crowd witnessed a list of returned troopers at the Domain on Saturday. Names include Captain A. A. Fooks of the 5th N Z Contingent, Lieutenant Harper of the 8th, Sergeant-Major Malcolm of the 2nd and 6th, and multiple corporals and troopers from the 5th through 9th contingents, with units such as the 5 Lancs and Westhbrooks acknowledged among others.
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A. A.fooks
N.Z
Harper
Malcolm
A Willis
Chapman iii
Tait
Doherty
Williamson
Lancs
Mitchell
Revell
Campbell Ee
Robertson
Andrews
Powell Wee
Mclaren Ie
Hensley
Roberts
Buith
Curtis
Sargisson
Scott W
Lth
Westhbrooks
Hilt
Wilson
Campbell
Caldice
A.W. Mitchell
Devane
Hughes
D. Meluaren
C. Clark
Wilson Ce
Challis Ase
Steele Bus
Sutherland
W.B. Willis
C. Grey
Mayfield tree planting marks Coronation event at school
Mayfield school held a Thursday Coronation event with medals for pupils, four coronation oaks planted by teachers and students, an address by Mr Hain, and a week of holiday after lollies. The adjournment to the Saleyards included Miss Hight planting another oak.
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Mayfield School
Ashburton
Cooper
Hain
Miss Hight
Coronation Celebrations Quiet at Springburn Hall
Springburn and nearby communities gathered at Staveley Hall for a coronation event with refreshments for schoolchildren from Alford Forest Bushside and Springburn. Rev Westbrook spoke, medals were awarded by the headmaster and Westbrook, a God Save the King singalong followed, fireworks outside were spoiled by sleet, and dancing began at eight with music by B Fagan.
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Springburn
Alford Forest
Bushside
Staveley Hall
Westbrook
Baird
Westbrooke
Springburn School
B. Fagan
Borough School Committee Meeting Notes and Actions
The Borough School Committee met last evening with five present and one apology. Bank balance reported at £16 1s 9d. Correspondence from the Board of Education and Timara Main School Committee discussed grants and a resolution. plan to contact the local member. Allenton School roll 74 with 73 present during exam week. Visiting Committee appointed for Main and Allenton Schools. Accounts totaling £2243 approved for payment.
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Board of Education
Timara
Allenton
Messrs Jones and
Beckingsale
Dear Bread Letter on Bread Prices in Hanppara
A reader asks why bread costs are higher in their town than in others in New Zealand. The correspondent wonders if bakers lack Association membership and urges a local baker to join the association for relief.
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New Zealand
Atc
Hanppara
Club Case Details Liquor Sales by Members Only
A United Press report outlines a Commercial Club case where the manager was charged with selling liquor without a license. The secretary claimed liquor was for members and guests only, profits funded bar costs, and proceeds also covered cigars and staff wages, with a charter aim to allow non member access.
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Invendarant
Commercial Club
New Zealand
Welcome Home Supper for Ashburton Mounted Rifles
The Ashburton Mounted Rifles hosted a Welcome Home supper at the Commercial Hotel for officers and men recently returned from South Africa. Notables present included Mayor W.H. Collins and Capt. A.A. Fooks, with toasts to His Majesty, the Army and Navy, and the British Empire. Guests praised the unit’s service, recalled rail accidents, and praised Captain Buckley and Lt. Studholme for leadership as songs and speeches closed the evening.
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Ashburton
South Africa
Commercial Hotel
A.M.A
C. J. Harper
War Office
Lord Roberts
Viscount Kitchener
New Zealand
Lord Beresford
England
Waterloo
H. J. C. Harper
Fooks
Harper
Vgirtee
A.mlr
A.M.R
Buckley
Highth
A.A. Fooks
Machavie
Tommy Atkins
Tommy
Robertson
P. H. Cox
Empire
Kitchener
Cox
Br, Friedlander
A.M.B
A. A. Fooks
G. A. M. Buckley
Studholme
Stewart
Gibson
McLean
Lieut
Cow
Corpis
Corpis. Lyne and Tronside
Sergt. Anderson
Guarda
G. Cromie
Moffatt
Death of Mr Lucas Meyer in South Africa Funeral Plans Follow
The death of Mr Lucas Meyer from heart disease is announced in Lonnon. His body has been embalmed and the funeral will follow General Botha's arrival. Interment will later occur at Pretori. Telegrams of sympathy came from the Marquis of Salisbury, the Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener to Meyer's widow. Lord Alverstone’s departure for the commission on South Africa court martial sentences is postponed due to his son’s death during appendicitis surgery.
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South Africa
Seddon Warns Britain on Boer Generals Reception
Mr Seddon in London on August 12 warned the nation against giving Boer Generals an effusive welcome as seen in Capetown in recent speeches.
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London
Seddon
Capetown
Returned Sick Troopers Transferred to Somes Island
Werieron August 11 reports continued transfer of troopers from the Orient to Somes Island with most details ashore by sundown. Troops appeared reluctant about island life amid a bleak exposed position. Duvenors August 11 notes about 215 troopers from the Orient in camp at Tahuna Park. Doctors Ogston and Falconer vaccinated 160, no serious illness beyond measles observed.
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Werieron
Orient
Somes Island
Auckland
Disorderly Troopers to be Arrested
United Press Association reports 206 Canterbury Ninth Contingent members resumed by the Orient. 80 officers and men reported to the Defence Office and 75 paraded for quarantine at Bottle Lake. Disorder erupted en route and at camp with men deserting. police ordered to arrest deserters.
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Commissariat
Death sentence commuted to fifteen years and two whippings
In Metzourne on August 10 a youth named Arthur Perdue had his death sentence for criminal assault commuted to fifteen years imprisonment and two whippings. At Syprut on the same date Kerr and Pengelly were committed for trial on a murder charge after officers sought to counter a Chinese account. bail was allowed.
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Bull
Charles Street
F. Terriman
H. Gresham
Efight
H. A
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Invercargill
Thomas’ction
the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd
Mr Henry Stevenson
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T. E. Warton
Christchurch
J. Gillies
Schumann Conservatoire
Frankfort-i-Main
Germany
Royal Academy
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Pinstow
Cameron Street
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Agenta
Makers
Burnett. Street
JI. Welson
Zealand
Durabis
Alcorn’s
W. H. Collins and CO
East Street
Fave
Davey
Martin
Meddins
the People’s Ironmonger
Arcade
the Drapers
Waicht
Windermere
Edward George Wright
Vas Tuxra
Montrosu
Melbourne
Asupurton
Tun
I’. Payne
Mayfield
Hinns Stock Brinen
Ilandis
Ashburton Tunwis Caun
Ashburton Tennis Club
Domain
Edwin Wires
Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association
MaaistertaAu
Alcorn
J.P
Johnnny
Wesleyan Band of Hope and Temperance Society
Baring Square
Ray
Feo
H.G. Berryman
South African Republic
Kruger
Dundes
Continental Press Friendly
Osborne House
Salvation Ae
Review of Colonial Troops
Mesara Craighead
Kersel
Jones
Hewson
Malcolmgan
United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Wade
Ashburton Mounted Rifles
United Press Association—‘By
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Mr Seddon
Rby Electric Telegraph
August Tiesler
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