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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
2
Train Schedules From Christchurch and Timaru to Ashburton
Daily trains run from Christchurch to Ashburton at 10 45 a m and 12 47 p m. Timaru services reach Ashburton at 10 35 a m and 2 55 p m. Donedin express arrives at 6 57 p m and Springburn at 9 45 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Christchurch
Timaru
Dunedin
Springburn
P.m. Timsau
Donedin
Moon Phases for August Observed in Rives Area
The record lists moon phase data for August with entries for first quarter full moon last quarter and new moon. It appears to document dates and times in a historical or observational log with station codes and sequence numbers.
Sumner Fire Brigade Dispute Ends With Court Ruling
A Christchurch court sided with the brigade in a dispute over disbanding Sumner's Volunteer Fire Brigade. The council's bid to recover a uniform value failed, and the judge urged reconciling with the volunteers. The episode sparked local sentiment and a circular appeal to other boroughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch &.M. Court
Sumner
Mayo
Christchurch
S.M
Local and General Bans Reading For First and Fourth Pages
The column notes diverse items from London dated 16th mat and mentions Mr Spencer Gollan winning the Calcutta Golf Cup at St Andrews. A Police Court report covers a first offender fined with costs. A commandeering theme affects Arcade premises revenue. An eyewitness recalls a father’s home as a police presence is remembered. A missionary address is set for 7.40 pm at the Baptist Church with a social program in aid of the WZ Baptist Missionary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Spencer Gollan
St Andrews
Ms Court
Sosrtein
Bobby
Anpress
Miss Beckingaale
India
Fires and sports fill Winslow and Ashburton area notes
A fire at Mr W Cookle’s premises in Winslow destroyed a dwelling and a blacksmith shop, origin undetermined. In Ashburton, Firatea beat Ashburton 14 to 3 in a domain match with referee Mr I Pritchard. Gyro items and a cremation note from Argyle estate are also mentioned. Richard’s cycle shop burned with his death amid an acetylene explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frra
W Cookle
Winslow
Cheinaurance
Liverpool London Globe Office
Footsatp
Domain
Firatea
Ashburton
Pirates
I’. Pritchard
Etagh
Hocksyn Ashburton
MCA
Duke of
Argyle
Ing
Deceas
Kilmun
Burnie Fatarity
Richard
Morvon
Richards
Mount Somers
Rakala Road Board Clears Road Cuts and Subdivisions Plan
The Rakala Road Board met with Sir John Pall presiding on the 13th. Constable M'Cormack reported improving sanitary conditions in Selwyn and Dansandel. George Sheat's terrace cut on Galea Road was approved. J Stubbs sought a directroad to Bankside Station. surveyor to report next meeting. Mrs Wilson moved to divide the district into subdivisions. discussion postponed. Hororata Water Racew manager presented monthly report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rakala
John Pall
M'Cormack
Selwyn
Dansandel
George Sheat
Gale
J. Stubbs
Requiem Attendance for Lord Russell at Brompton Oratory
The requiem mass for the late Lord Russell of Killowen drew the most representative crowd since Cardinal Manning’s obsequies and his remains were interred at Epson. Commander J R Rolleston named to command the warship Archer Lausareton as of August 14. Nearby, railway damage near Penguin and a collapsing breakwater disrupt coastal operations amid a storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preset Association
Electric Telegraph
Loypon
Lord Russell
Killowen
Brompton Oratory
Cardinal Manning
Epson
J R Rolleston
Archer
Henry Stephenson Auction Promises Furniture And Zeal Landia Bicycle
Mr Henry Stephenson hosts a sale featuring furniture and fruit with viewing at Messrs Oates and Lowry Ltd in Barnett Street. A Zea landia bicycle with short head and dust proof bearings on display impresses bicycle enthusiasts for its twin roller chain and black enamel finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stephenson
Sormorrow
Messra Oates
Ind Co
Shrow
Barnett Street
Sailor recounts sea monster fight near Geraldton
A captain and crew aboard the steamer Ferth witnessed hours long combat between a serpentine sea creature and a whale off Geraldton. The monster sometimes rose twenty feet above the water, with a serpent like head and a ribbon wide body. The account is reported by the United Press Association via electric telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perior
Ferth
Geraldton
Correspondence on riverbed weeds and public safety
A reader writer complains about noxious weeds and gorse along Opihi and Temuka riverbeds. The letter urges government action to control the growth to prevent flooding and protect homes and farms, arguing surplus funds should target these hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Canterbury
Opihi
Temuka
Areowhtnus
Boers Intensify Siege Near Mafeking in August Actions
Transvaal report notes two ringleaders in a plot against Lord Roberts wearing British officer uniforms. Commandant Grobelaar advances on Mafeking while General Baden-Powell destroys Rus tenburg fortifications before evacuation. Colonel Hoare’s column resists as Boers shell heavily. Victorian mounted infantry relieve a surrounded patrol with two casualties. Reinforcements ordered as Zeerust and Hoare garrison hold despite 67 casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratonia
Lord Roberts
Loxpon
Grobelaar Ia
Mafeking
Baden-Powell
Rustenburg
Hoare
Baler
Crisis in China drives allied march toward Pekin
British General Gaselee and Japanese General Yamaguchi plan the push to Pekin after defeating Chinese forces at Yangtaun. Allies reach Hosiou and Mout Chang, with reports of Chinese morale collapse and pursuit toward Pekin. French and Russian ships reinforce Shanghai as Li Hong Chang talks continue.
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Loxnow
Gaselee
Yamaguchi
Peitsang
Fekio
Yangtaun
Hosion
Moutchang
Peiho
Pekin
Tuan
Paris
France
Count Waldersee
Delcasse
Shanghai
Great Britain
Loxpor
Pichon
Li Hung Chang
Astory
Raggi
Monger
Gaeelee
Claude Macdonald
Matow
Husiou Hora Kono
Li Hang Chang
Bengal Lancers prevail at Hosiou in battle with Tartar cavalry
General Ganeles reports at Hosiou the Bengal Lancers charged the Tartar cavalry, killing many and capturing two standards from General Masung's troops. Despite the exhausting heat, the soldiers remain in gallant spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganeles
Bengal Lancers
Hosiou
Masung
Valedictory Evening Farewell for Mr James O'Neill
A South Rakaia Library gathering presided by Mr Lambie bid farewell to Mr James O'Neill transferred from Rakela to Netaon. An illuminated address, a purse of £44 19s, and thanks from officials marked the event, with Auld Lang Syne and other tributes concluding the farewell. Similar goodbyes were held at Dromore for Mr and Mrs Langley as neighbors celebrated with gifts, songs, and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald Bros
South Rakaia
Lambie
Road Board
James O'Neiil
Rakela
Netaon
Aeacon
O’ Neill
O'Neill
Oxley
Messrs Hardy & Co
Wade
O’ Neil
O'Neil
Meare Oxley
Irwin
Rountree
Sharp
Midgley
Liddy
Wright
Hardy
May
Dromore
Lengley
Lloyd
Secasion
Mra Langley
Langley
McKay
Dramore
Parliament session notes on Noxious Weeds Bill and debt laws
The Parliament convened at 2:30 p.m. to discuss amendments. The Council rejected its amendment to Clause 9 Sub-clause 3 of the Noxious Weeds Bill. The Governor's Salary and Allowances Bill passed committee stage with no amendments and awaits third reading. The Imprisonment for Debt Abolition Act debate continued with a proposed recommitment to restrict imprisonment for debt to fraud cases. The Council adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prens Association
Electria Telegraph
Weriiseroy
House of
WC Walker
House Debates Libel Bill and Army Volunteers In Wellington
The Wellington House of Representatives meets with notices on Libel Bill No 4 and an inquiry into institutional punishments. Defence Committee backs volunteer corps expansion to 18 000. Ministers discuss Land Act amendments and weekly market tickets. Animals Protection Amendment Bill sets game season May 1 to July 31 with export limits. debate on opening dates and seasonal controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrington
McLachlan
Hutchison
Hogg
Defence Committee
Wellington Meas
Hornsby
J G Ward
Press Association
Mr & Mackenzie
J % Ward
Buddo
Millar
Houston
Debate on Game Laws and Official Appointments
The discussion covers open season timing for native and imported game and measures to prevent extermination. Speakers urge government control of game laws via the Acclimatisation Board, with calls for breeding limits and settler shooting rights. The Supreme Court Judge Appointment Bill also advances to its second reading, with support for adding a new judge due to increased business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilnia
Boolstien
W J Steward
J Hutcheson
Maney
Moura Lewis
Lawry
McLachlan
Lang
Supreme Court
J McGowan
Supreme Qoeurs
Lam
Wardens Court Rules on Mining Licenses at Courthouse
At the Courthouse this morning Major Roddell presided over mining applications on a 90 mile beach with Mr Purnell for applicants and Mr JB Howison for local landholders. Duggan's license granted with conditions to dedicate 60 acres and protect sand dunes. Devereux and Stafford licenses granted pending Ministerial approval and similar conditions. Spire, Lightband, and Hili’s licenses granted within mining district with Ministerial consent. Spi ers permitted to abandon area north of lower road. Robert E Brooke's license adjourned for two weeks for riparian rights report. Warden lamented delays and unsatisfactory plans. ongoing adjournment and local travel constraints noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roddell Ant
Warden
Purnell
JB Howison
Duggan
Commissioner of
Crown Land
Devereux
Stafford
Robert E Brooke
Ashburton Court Decides on Dominion Collecting Scheme
A magistrate in Ashburton found the plaintiff’s claim valid for 3 pounds plus costs after ruling that the representation of acting for the Dominion Collecting Association did not affect the contract. The case, against Mensry Craighead and Berryman and W H Collins & Co, centers on a scheme alleged to have failed, with evidence detailing stolen iron and identification of Nelson Eden at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wray
Dominios Deez Connecrine
CA Wray
Casca
Mensry Craighead and Berryman
W H Collins and Co
Dominion Collecting Association
Ashburton
Coats
G Marriote Watson
Craighead and Berryman
Hardley Bros
J Wilson
Burnett Street
Havelock
Nelson Eden
John Wilson
Wilson
Bullock
Standard Office
Eden
Neleon Eden
Watson
D. Thomas
Samuel Hardley
Aale
Iron theft case hinges on Eden family and matching marks
Police traced stolen iron to Nelson Eden and William Eden after a raid on their properties. Witnesses linked six sheets found at William Eden’s shed to the crime, while others testified against identity, timing, and train delivery claims. The magistrate cautioned on proof beyond reasonable doubt and reserved verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Biden
Nelson Eden
William Eden
Christoharah
JW Hardley
William Bickerstaff
Watson
Neinon Eden
Wilson
William Holeo
Wilding
England
William Wen Aleo
Colony
Christchurch
Weedons
Martin's
R W. England
Ashburton
Olne
Alfred Elden
Wasrin Nelson Eden
The
Express
Mr & W
Eden
Neleya
Wm. Eden
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Ashburton Train
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United Kingdom
Europe
W. H. Kenner
Miller
Laundrase
ORR & CO
Government Life Insurance Department
OH. Richardson
Townend
Pasteres Institute
Leachy's
Wahoo M.P.G. Coy, Ltd
Ecve Edition
Thia Banc
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J’ B Howson
Southbridge
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Hewson
Rakala Road Board
Cable News
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C W Helyar
Imperial Yeomanry
Aulter's
la Rey
Kruger
Buller
Wonderfontein
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Stander On
Buler
French
Scouis
Olivier Jn West Hilbron
Reuter
de Wet
Venteradorp
Jon de la Rey
Rustenbure
Kitchener
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