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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 25, 1902

Page

3

Farmers Union Planks and Stud Bill Debate

Discussion outlines seven platform planks on land taxation tariffs and rent, praises Mr Glass’s work in the New Zealand Farmers Union, and rejects extensive Stud Bill changes. A proposal to form Ashburton sub-branches and expand local branches is approved, with directions to delay Stud Bill actions until A&P associations review.

8.M Mr Glass New Zealand Farmers’ Union Partizan New Zealand Glass Grigg Christchurch Wellington Ir Duncan Ashburton Great Britain Lill

Sub-branches debate hinges on land, funding, and policy

A provincial gathering discusses forming sub-branches in districts like Mayfield and Ruapuna, the impact of land value on subscriptions, and proposed government subsidies. Leaders warn against overextension, while praise is given to the President and conference reporters. The meeting ends with thanks to the participants.

Ashburton Harding Mayford Mayfield Ruapuna Wills Hinds Chapman Bland Lincoln Boringston Green Park Nir Till Stringfellow New South Wales I.C.U London Grigg Leadley Hoe Wellington

Ashburton Guards Captain Nicoll Resigns Command

Captain Nicoll of the Ashburton Guards resigns after lengthy service and noted reforms that improved the corps. He delayed until after the Coronation but has now forwarded his resignation to headquarters, leaving the unit greatly indebted to his officancy.

Nicoli Ashburton Guards Nicoll Guards

Arbitration Court in Christchurch Deals with Dismissal Charge

The Arbitration Court resumed in Christchurch with Justice Cooper presiding. W Sparrow of Ashburton faced a charge under the Arbitration Act for allegedly wrongfully dismissing a workman. Sparrow was absent due to illness. a doctor’s telegram was produced. The case was adjourned to Sept 23 with costs, and court movements to Timaru and later Christchurch were noted.

Christchurch Justice Cooper Mossia $, Brown and Slater W. Sparrow Ashburton Massie E. Gohns C. G. Whiting Tailors’ Union Sparrow Timaru Sloe

Kent Second Innings 197 as Australians Win by 89

In London on August 23, Kent posted 197 in their second innings with contributions from Marsham Burnup Day Hearne Marchant Mason Seymour Blaker Huish Blyth Bradley and sundries. The Australians won the match by 89 runs.

London Kent Marsham Burnup Day Hearne Marchant Mason Seymour Blaker Huish Blyth Bradley Sundries

Canterbury Surge Past South Canterbury By 29 To 5

Canterbury defeated South Canterbury this afternoon by 29 points to 5 in a football match reported by the United Press Association. Rockland edged Taranaki by 1 point to 3, while Southland beat Otago 6 to 3.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph Creistonuron Canterbury South Canterbury Avernano Rockland Taranaki Dunenin Southland Otago

Impey's May Apple Promises Cure for Dyspepsia

An advertisement touts Impey's May Apple as a permanent, safe remedy for constipation indigestion dyspepsia and biliousness. It claims rapid painless relief and long lasting cure with a scientific formula sold by Sharland and Co Wellington at 23 6d per bottle.

Impay Impey’s Sharland and Co Wellington

Mrs Lee Advocates Royal Living and Temperance Reform

At Baring Square Church Sunday night Traarrison Lee led a service assisted by Rev hes Be. Mrs Lee spoke on Genesis 37 15 16 urging personal responsibility for others welfare and royal living. She cited UK examples of aiding the oppressed and urged votes against liquor traffic to aid Britain’s temperance movement.

Baring Square Traarrison Lee Hes

No-license speech at Oddfellows Hall stirs temperance debate

Mrs Harrison-Lee spoke on the No-license movement before a large audience at Oddfellows Hall despite damp weather Rev Fee chaired the meeting and introduced the speaker She contrasted Christ and Barrabas to argue against alcohol urging votes for temperance The talk ended with applause and a Benediction and notices of future meetings by Rev Fee and Mr Carson

Oddfellows Harrison-Lee Fee Barrabes Harrigan-Lee

The Holy City Speech Sparks Musical Protest

A correspondent criticizes a meeting where Mrs Harrison Lee spoke on drink traffic and objects to a solo musical portion, calling the performance an awful parody and a vile affliction to lovers of sacred music.

Harrison Lee Fee

White Oil Engine Trial Impresses at Anama Farm

A 6 hp White oil engine tested on Mr W D Thompson’s Anama property ran a double bagger chaffcutter at 50 to 52 bags per hour. Supervisors Mr Hall and Mr Hllery reported smooth operation, quick acceleration, and low fuel use, with several orders booked. The test praised by farmers and Messrs Booth Macdonald Cap offered catalogs on request. Also noted is a report on Cecil Rhodes’s bequest of Warwick lands in South Africa valued at £200,000.

Mesers Booth, McDonald and Co W. D. Thompson Anama Hall W. Wilson MrHllery Thompson Messrs Booth Macdonald Cap Wilson Cacil Rhodes Countess of Warwick South Africa

Great Canadian Eeaweed Cure Promoted for Uric Acid

An advertisement urges readers to avoid despondence and try the Great Canadian Eeaweed Cure sold by Geo. W. Wilton and all chemists. The copy claims it expels uric acid, dissolves deposits, and effects a permanent cure.

Tony Geo. W. Wilton Chemiats

Cattle plague in Rhodesia tied to Australian cattle

London reports the Morning Post cites Rhodesian cattle plague origin in Australian imports. The Chartered Government asks Australia to send an expert at Company expense. Coronation visitors include the Shah at Windsor with a wreath on Victoria’s tomb and a Crystal Palace fireworks display attended by 70 000.

Rhodesia London Morning Post Johannesburg Shah Windsor Queen Victoria Crystal Palace Lewanika Barrow British Guiana

Wreckage Seen Near Wilson's Promontory

The steamer Moorabool sighted wreckage two miles northeast of Wilson’s Promontory on August 22. It included deck fittings and the top of a deck house. Separately, unrest in shearing districts saw assaults and prisoners taken by Unionists. Police dispatched to troubled areas.

Syoner Moorabool Wilson’s

Man Remanded for Mental Evaluation in Threat Case

F Moore pleaded guilty to writing a threatening letter to the Acting Premier. He appeared on remand and was remanded to Friday for a medical examination of his mental condition.

United Press Association—Pyllectria Telegraph Weutruntoy F. Moore

Smallpox Crisis Delays Wakanui Landing At Hobart

The Chief Health Officer orders no risk from the Hobart refusal to land the steamer Wakanui carrying two smallpox convalescents. Passengers travel to Auckland with New Zealand and Australian soldiers. The ship may be sent to Wellington. passengers will be inspected and vaccinated if smallpox is detected. Other colonies' travelers will be sent back.

Hobart Wakanui Auckland New Zealand Wellington

Agent-General reports New Zealand meat markets in decline

The Agent-General report from London notes a quiet mutton market with slow sales and price erosion. Canterbury mutton averages 3 1 2 d, other North Island mutton 38 d, and Canterbury lamb 5 d with limited stocks. Beef remains firm with New Zealand fores at 4 4 d and hinds at 3 d.

Wentinerox London Canterbury Dunedin Southland Wellington North Island New Zealand

Funeral of Mrs M Fagan’s husband to Alford Forest Cemetery

Friends inform the funeral will start from the residence for Alford Forest Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Wednesday August 27. The deceased is Mrs M Fagan’s late husband.

M. Fagan Alford Forest George Lea Alford Forest Road

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J CN. Grigg Farmers’ Union McLawrenson Butchers of Australia The Arbitration Court Cricket Wire H. Lee Temperance Movement Holy City Home and Foreign Hy Electric Telegraph Indiana Judge Koch Koch Barberton Wool Sampson Karrie Davies Lucas Meyer Meyer Ixelles Brussels Rhodes Warwick G. Sprigg Caentown Cape Assembly Gordon Sprigg Africander Bond Merziman Bond S ‘Cable Ashburton High School Old Boys’ Association Ashburton High School St. Patrick's Day Sports Association Catholic Boys’ School D. Moriarty See Smithfield Chas. W. Purnell Ashburton County Brass Band Oddfellower Hall Horace A Gates Wallen Fooks N.Z. Farmers’ Co-operative Association At Canterbury, Ltd Tinwald Yards Aagy T. F. Gibson K. A. Lloyd J. M. Wittrastson Grardian Office W. Stonyer Tancred Street Wat Donps J. L. Hines McMillan Colonial Library H. M. Jona Express J. H. Jewr'r Telephone G. Meppine Murrchell & Tunner’s A. Fox Hast Street H. C. Segars Draper A.C. Garrett Fuerourn Bros Bos Millers Fry John Orr ST Landed Ex“ Delphic Mamari Carson and Co Furrover Bros H. C. Barrett Sandow Kingswood Pitman Tennyson Black Rock Sky Pilot Men of Glengarry Penelope England Ireland Hound of the Baskervilles New Egg Farm H, Williams Belgium Fiercum Bros Nimmo and Blair Carson & Co Valencia Sicily Hriercuer Bros ERR Bros Burnett Street Kerp Bros Friedlander Fres. Ltd Tinwald Yard Igns W. Langdon Westerfield E.L. Rams Friedlander Bros Lro Friedlander West Street Auction Mart Friedlander Bros, Ltd D. Cameron Clunes, Mathven R W. Harding Mayfield Schoolroom J. Jackson Saunders’ Buildings Northcote Hefford H. P. Madden R. Clark A. G. Howland J. RB H. Steel Church of England Tancred Street West Countess Tha Duchess Empress Princess Pure Ceylon Jordan Nelson Uaf Tee Reg CKS One Ous Ane Robingoh Edmonds Brosem Ricketts Ricketta Keen’s Nixey Zebra Oakey Norton Coronial Larson Liebip Aaa Gear Co Hudson Mather National Gi Price Polson Cocos Grege Ruslebrook Oon Dee Aev Cadbury’s van Houten Rowntree’s Hansen’s CONDY Arraways Thy Muscatels Barcelona Tve Morton’s Adelaide Morton Stland Goddard’s Holloway’s Rockie Seigel William Siegel Steedman Ata Scott Eno Dean Aes Nee Keilor Tobbacco- Williams Juno Sharplin and CO Staveley McO Ald & CO Tailors Wade Ted Age Cash Supply Stores East Street High
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