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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 17, 1901

Page

3

Methodist Centenary Fund Promises and Butter Frauds Reported

August 15 report from London notes the Methodist Centenary Fund promises totaling £230,000 with £600,000 paid to a separate fund. A firm Fearks cited for butter with excess water, and charges for butter with boracic acid contamination. Austria and Italy: Austria will not accept Albania as a gift, ending sensational press fears of invasion. The Brircardo case: Major Chauvel testifies at Vet River incident, admitting possible orders influenced action and critiques from fellow officers.

London Fearks Folke Atone Cests Costa Austria Italy Albania Barseany Ricardo Chauvel Vet River Pilcher

Escapee recaptured after prison break near Wellington

James Wilton escaped from a prison pane on Thursday and was recaptured near Miramir Peninsula. Cor atable Glass confronted him, was struck on the head, and rendered unconscious by a tomahawk. Mounted Conehobles McLeod and aemmond pursued, Boammond fired a revolver, and the prisoner surrendered.

United Press Association Wtectria Weelington James Wilton Glass Wises McLeod Aemmond Boammond

Grand National Meeting Third Day At Canterbury

Canterbury Jockey Club concludes Grand National Meeting with fair attendance and sunny weather. Dividends feature several finishes: Jabber 4, St Benita 2, Romeried 3 win by a neck. Harpers Haydo 1, Long Tom 2, Hempie 3 win by a nose. Jester 2, Derringdo 3 win by a length. Scratches include Dugald and Darkmoor.

Canterbury Jockey Club Reeulte~ Honrare Stuertronase Hanpicar Rowlock Doopsy K Jam Dugald Doopey SI Huarugorn Hanpicar Sts Benita Romeried Kox Mangaters Liscoue Sxeeptucuase Roller Pipi Stesy Bird

Lodge opening and new officers for Mayfield district

On Chureday last the officers of the above lodge left Ashburton for Mayfield to open a new lodge. Residents offered meals then the meeting was presided by PG Bro James Nicholas. Officers elected include NG James Paterson and G W Paterson, PS Payne, wardens John Paterson, guardian Ida Laven, RS to NG John Hanne, LS to NG John Paterson, RS to VG Bennison, LS to VG D Paterson. Grand Master urged acquaintance with rules and welfare, deputy GM urged mutual kindness, and secretary noted the society’s vast membership and funds. Refreshments followed. journey home at 2:40 am. Also noted: sixth washing machine shipment due. testimonial from Ashburton Laundry praising time and labor savings for a purchased machine.

Chureday Ashburton Mayfield Newman’s Drag James Paterson Wm Paterson T G Payne John Paterson Ida Laven John Hanne Bennison D Paterson E Ellen Distrinct New Zealand Macria Arangitata Bridge

Proclamation debate in House of Commons over Boer War policy

The second reading of the Appropriation Bill sparked a heated Commons debate led by Sir W V Harcourt who attacked Lord Kitchener's proclamation as provocative yet militarily irrelevant. Mr Chamberlain defended the proclamation citing more surrenderers and belligerent rights, with Asquith noting guerilla warfare and annexation implications.

Wakapyake Lonpor House of Commons W V Harcourt Lord Kitchener America Algace McArthur WV Harcourt Mir Chamberlain Chamberlain Natal Asquith

Scheme of Naval Defence for Australasia

At the request of the Federal Government, the Admiral outlined a practical defence plan. It calls for at least six cruisers in commission, two of 7 000 or 8 000 ton class, several second class ships, plus two second class cruisers in reserve. Vessels to be modernised gradually, under the Admiral in command, with crews under Naval Discipline Act. Headquarters to be Sydney with facilities for a secondary base elsewhere.

MeSsovang Lord Hopetoun Australasia Royal Navy Sydney

Alpine dredges resume work amid buoyant dredging scene

Mening Conecin reports dredging activity across multiple claims. The Alpine Console began work Tuesday while Halfway House remains idle and Boundary Creek is down to the claim bottom. Great Central wash improves with a 4th above normal, and a meeting in Denadin on Tuesday aims to form a dredging interests association.

Conecin Alpine Ldwt Great Central Vincent Lady Charlton Boundary Creek Great Central Company Che Molyneux Bendigo Che Golden Link Denadin Nox Hieatric Golden River Halfway Hoes TeGa Junation Electric Nolgon Creek Royal Maori Waimama White Star Faen Mila Beach Span Gully Leviot Junction Electric

Properties for Sale in Ashburton County

Several good farms offered for sale in Ashburton County. Listings include 1400 acres near Rakals and 9800 acres near Rakals, both thoroughly improved. Also 12550 acres on Ante Miltham Road with buildings, and 200 acres on Mitcham Road with no buildings.

Ashburton Rakals Miltham Road Mitcham Road Tinwald Lauriaton Loweliffe Chertsey Grand Lang Lyndhurst Hinds Halley Tussock Springburn Allenton Tancred Street Awakino North Auckland Southland Woodstock Nere Ashburton Forks Fairfield Winchmore Rangitata Liarston Elgin Dromore Ruapuna Thomas

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