Ashburton Yard Auction Sees Modest Turnout Across Livestock
At Ashburton yards a moderate attendance represented major interests. About 2000 sheep and 18 head of cattle were yarded with 16 butcher’s pens in use. Prices from firms including D Thomas NZ Farmers Co-operative Friedlander Bros and B W Barber show varied fat cattle at £6 15s to £4 for heifers and steers around £6 16s to £5 0d for cows. Sheep and lambs sold with merino wethers at 9s 8d to 11s 3d and crossbreds at 20s 3d to 21s 0d. Freisien Bros and D Thomas saw lines passed in at specific bids. Overall bidding reflected close markets and Fairfield works closure.
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Ashburton
Amall
D Thomas
Farmers’ Co-operative
Friedlander Bros
Banmer
Frecaira
Friesien Dec Brose
D Toomas
Fairfield Worka
Meringewes
News on Pekin relief and lingering Chinese danger
The Ashburton Guardian reports Saturday relief of foreigners in Pekin with doubt over accurate horrors earlier described. It notes Chinese duplicity, fears of further trouble, and hopes the legations are safe under protection in the capital while acknowledging potential international complications and a possible great war between powers.
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Tus
Pokin
Pekin
Robert Hart
Dzalinga
Celestial Empire
China
Inquiry on Condition of Relieved Foreigners After Imprisonment
Readers express interest in a detailed account of the experiences of relieved foreigners during weeks of captivity. They request information on their health and condition and hope for a forthcoming book or report detailing the actual circumstances and outcomes of the ordeal.
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Tere
Local Notices From Ashburton Area Train Times and Promotions
Local and General. Train service for Thursday August 30 includes the 6.50 am Methven to Rakai and 12.20 pm Rakai to Methven. Promotions in the Ashburton Mounted Rifles include Corporal Morrison to acting Sergeant and others to acting Corporal. Lectures and New Zealand military notes follow with details of hound trials at Rollies and Chainey’s, volunteers drill review, and a tailored clothing promotion from The Leading Tailor.
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Ranaia-Meruaven
Methven
Rakai
Rakaia
Ashburton Mounted
Morrison
Troopore Saunders
Borkett
Johnston
Stewart
Storcere
R A Woodthorps
St Stephen’s Schealroom
Ihn Anbreas
Garyle
Betorsine
New Zeacan Pyrs
Edward Willis
Bloemfontein
Capetown
Johannesburg
Press Association
Frees Association
South Canversuny
Rollies
Chainey’s
Guards
Nicoll
R. Shearman
D. Grant
Parcy
J. Jorn
Sergeand Schwartz
Oursecyas
Massno Craighead and
Penarymanepeake Volumen
Seatona
Ashburton
Cheverfield
Inquest Finds Suffocation Caused Death of Unnamed Child
The inquest determined the death resulted from suffocation after an unplanned birth at Mrs Clemens residence. The mother, Bassia Clemens, had intended to travel to Christchurch and did not seek medical help before the birth. The jury censured the mother for not obtaining aid despite this being her second child.
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Elizabeth Ethel Miles
Barlow
Bassia Clemens
Christchurch
Fatal Fire at Waimate Claims Life of John Richard
Inquest into the Waimate fatal burnings finds John Richard died from smoke and gas suffocation. Witnesses describe him last seen alive Thursday evening near the shop as the blaze started in the building’s office area. The verdict notes no evidence on origin of the fire despite carbides kerosene and a gas brazier present in the shop.
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Waimate
John Richard
Thomas Richard
Morven
Booka
Alliance
Plague Notes Reported From Townsville Post
The August 20 bulletin lists plague cases affecting several individuals including William Hansen John Burke and Prancia Hepworth. A charitable note mentions free Har Drums from Nicholaon Institute and a cattle and pig feeding class offering quotations.
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United Preay Association Hy Eleoting Telegraph
Townsville
Willian Hansen
John Burke
Prancia Hepworth
Deafossa
Noisas
Dy Nicholeon
Nicholaon Institute
Longecolt
Guanarabury
London
Frumeyer Brox
Borough Council Minutes From Last Evening Meeting
The Borcage Council met yesterday evening with Mayor McH friedender and councillors including D Thomas J Davieon HM Jones Ed Paul EB Willis J Sealy H Davis and FINANCHe. Debits totaled £646 19s 4d with receipts of £83 7s 3d as various items itemized.
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Mc H Friedender
D Thomas
J Davieon
HM Jones
Ed Paul
EB Willis
J Sealy
H Davis
The Balcarat Fire Tragedy in Melbourne
A Balcarat house fire in Melbourne on August 26 left Mrs Algie dead with an eleven months old infant, a two year old found nearby, and others including Thomas Jenking 24 Stanley 9 Lina 21 Cordelia 11. Firefighters and survivors escaped from a window as the dwelling burned the store sustained small damage. The cause remains a mystery.
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Melbourne
Jenkin
Algie
Thomas Jenking
Stanley
Lina
Cordelia
Danger of Golds and La Grippe Cited in Cough Remedy Claim
The article warns of danger from colds and la grippe leading to pneumonia unless treated with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, claiming quick cures and pleasant use. Sold by Ashburton Drug Company with a promotional plug for Venus and smoking ads.
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Ashburton
Kernard & Whith
City Pork Shop
Havelock Street
Chamberlain
Ashburton Drug Company
Universal penny postage greeted by Postmaster-Generals
Messages from the Postmaster-Generals of Bubart London and Pietermaritzburg praise the universal penny postage as Natal signals reciprocity The article notes tariff pressures on candle and match industries in Wellington and concerns over duties on paraffin candy cocoa and coffee The Conciliation Board begins hearing a Tailors Union dispute with about 1900 items and a 24 percent rate increase sought by workers
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Wenzixaton
Bubart
London
Pietermaritzburg
Natal
Erquiriea
Wellington
Ibia
New Zealand
Kaiwarre
Mewra BK Bell
Menufacturere
Vestaa
Zasland
Tailors’ Union
Crisis in China War News From August Reports
Dispatches from Wakapuaka and Tokyo relay Allied and Qing forces actions in China and Korea. French and Russian troop landings amid interceptions of telegraph lines. Japanese and British signals show cautious stance and strategic aims.
British casualties rise in Hunter action at Hpitzkop
News from London reports three British killed and forty-three wounded in General Hunters action at Hpitzkop. General Kitchener notes a severe hand and arm wound to Lieutenant-Colonel Delisle, commander of the second corps of mounted infantry. Private Dawes of Queensland dies of enteric.
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Wakapuaka
Chis
London
Hunter
Hpitzkop
Highland Brigade
Kitchener
de Wet
Delisle
Second Corps of Mounted Infantry
Dawes
Queensland
Proclamation by Lord Roberts declares harsh punishments for oathbreakers
In Toupon August 17 the army reports a proclamation by Lord Roberts punishing oathbreakers with death or imprisonment. Burghers in occupied districts without sworn oaths are prisoners of war and may be transported. De Wet sends a flag of truce, then moves north as Baden-Powell shadows. Five British patrollers near Kragera derp are attacked. one wounded and captured, body riddled. Farmhouse burned amid retaliations.
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Toupon
Lord Roberte
Baden-Powell
de Wet
Krageraderp
Casualty List from New Zealand Contingent Aug 20
Cablegram from the High Commissioner lists killed and wounded in action on 16 August. Names include Captain Harvey and Captain Fulton, Lieut. Collins, Corporal Alexander, Sergeant Hickie, Private McCauley, Private Vincent, Private McCartney, Private Sutherland, and Private John Wright among others. Government to arrange shipping for invalids.
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Qhristchurch
Oapetown
Harvey
Balclutha
Fulton
B Fulton
Union Bank
Napier
Collins
Wellington
Collina
Alexander
Auckland
Mill Street
Cork
Ireland
McCauley
Balfour
JD McCautey
Portobello
Dunedin
Vincent
Or Vinson
Westport
R Vincent
Greymouth
McCartney
McCarfney
Bridge Street
Nelson
Sutherland
Sutherlandia
Ottoshoop
Peterzen
New Zealand
Wonderfountein
Cement purchase dispute over council consent and testing
At a council meeting heated debate arose over a 750 enks cement purchase by the Mayor without full council approval. Arguments centered on urgency, testing locations, and potential breaches of the Borough Council Act with calls to test the cement at Lincoln College or Dunedin before payment.
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Fire Brigade
Lesly
Thomas
Jonon
Dunedin
Lincoln College
Friedlander Bros
Pauling
Pawling
Counsil
Jones
Ora Davie
Paul
Himaelf
Council
Barogah
Pauling Couraillor Pauling
Counscillor Pauling
Borough Council
Davinon
Bealy
Gebab
Ee Ee
Lesb Council
Lyttelton
Ashburton
Davin
Llegal Aote
Sealy
Willis
Willie
Willia
Dr Thomas
Burton
Tucker
Conncillor Sealy
Conscillare
Payling
Laab
Gr Paul
Scotland
Ireland
Theasime
Thoman
Laer
Meyer
Friedlander Brow
Canaillora
Nominations for Spring Meeting Races Listed in Full
The list shows horse names and stakes for the Spring Meeting events including Hunters Hurpies Mainstay The Whip Rex 11 Ta Kooti Crash and many more across distances from one mile to seven furlongs with various prizemoneys. Key entries include Narragansett Newcastle Nihilist Conqueror Dundas Phryne and Ben Farley among others.
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Tas
Hunters Hurpies
the Whip
Rex 11
Huntingdon
Crash
Serie Hurpies
Fly
Matpen Paars
Folly
Suzannah
Conqueror
Spider
Proposal
Fulmen
Abercrombis
Vandyke
Straithnairn
Seabrook
Hanpicar
Sava
St Denia
Romanoff
Goldspur
Carusa
Suvrose
Warrington
Edelweisa
Tsaritea
Czarina
Gladys Jr
Arletel
Ben Farley
Paladin
Grandshot
Hanpicar Taot
Narragansett
Toby
Young Berlin
Dash
Pretoria Jr
Katipo
Little Archie
Mirecla Jack
Kimberly
Mist
General Power
Braemar
Dora
Jackoo
Tonic
Wildwood
Lexington
Royalwood
Tim
Julian
Negatimaro
Ven Wilks
Wrriter
Nihiliat
Bloomer
Rex K. Phryne
Flrat Blood
Speculator
Cornea
Hunrurs
Hanotea
Mainatay
Cragh
Hanptcar Burpis
Pipi
Blylex
Eldor
Skipper
Granstone
Galileo
Pada
Hurinus Roeves
Sezanish
Nihilist
Conneror
Dundas
Phryne
Spider First Tood
Proponat
the Spinner
Halmen
Kidelweiss
Abercrombie
Jupiter
Strathmore
Goldapur
Vanilla
Elderweles
Aber Tearites
Gladys
Bristol
Stewakss
Weber
St Denis
Rex
First Blood
Gornsa
Lady Medallist
Tsaritsa
Poultry and Bes Supply Secures Cypher Incubators
News in Brief notes The N Z Poultry and Bes Supply Company has landed a supply of the celebrated American Cypher Incubators. The Tinwald Sports Club meeting is postponed to Tuesday 23rd. The National Mortings and Agency Company Timaru will sail Saturday next from Talversail’s yards due to Mr J E B Wareing. Mr Chase Styohe has moved to larger offices at Burnett.
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N.Z. Poultry
Bes Supply
Tinwald Sports Club
National Mortings and Agency Company
Timaru
Talversail
J EB Wareing
Chase Styohe
Qu Burnett Povent
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