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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 29, 1901

Page

3

Casualties and Sentences Reported in Cape Colony

London reports Seventh New Zealand Contingent losses at Verveniging with two killed and several wounded including Lieut Whitey. Rebels sentenced to death for treason and murder at Cambeboo. Four others sent to penal servitude for life in Bermuda. Mr J Merriman, Cape Colony minister, arrested on his farm Siteellonboxoh and held on parole.

London New Zealand Liaoa Love Verveniging Lockett Helin Whitey Troupe Cambeboo Cape Colony Bermuda Jalanda J. Merrimac Hie Farm Siteellonboxoh Mr Merriman

Milner speech sparks ovation in Capetown on future afrika policy

Lord Milner wins an immense ovation in Capetown as he states the future of South Africa lies with the fopalista and asserts imperial policy for the region will remain unchanged within a federated empire system.

Capetown Lord Milner Peppais Fopalista South Africa

Disaster strikes Yeomanry in Kimberley to Griquatown convoy

August 28 report from Lowpor says a convoy escorted by Yeomanry was attacked near Rooikopis. Nine yeomen killed and twenty three wounded as Boers were repulsed. Rawlinson led a forty minute pursuit east of Holenburg and captured eighteen Tranavaalers. Seventy one Boers surrendered at Obfentsnek after Lord Kitchener's proclamation amid quarrels.

Lowpor Idlthhonen Kimberley Griquatown Rooikopis Sir Henry Rawlinson Holenburg Lord Kitchener Tha Daily Teleragh Bloemfontein

London Tuberculosis Conference Opinion Split over Koch Claim

An Adelaide letter from Mr Cockburn former Agent General and vice president at the London Tuberculosis Conference cites widespread belief that Dr Koch drew a hasty generalisation from few cases. Leading physicians disagree on abdominal tuberculosis and urge continued precautions to protect meat and milk.

Adelaide Cockburn London Dr Koch

Man charged after attempted death by own action in Christchurch

A man named James Dolan, recently a government worker on the Paranoia, was charged in Lyttelton with attempting to commit death by his own hand. He resisted the rescue by two men and received one month’s imprisonment.

Christchurch James Dolan Lytteldon Dolan Bishop Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Company Orward

Unclear era clash text ends with odd medical claim

Fragmentary verse-like line about Woong Great PerrerMint and New Zealand versus Old England with mentions of disease and a consulting optician Jake Woons. The readable portions imply a chaotic warlike or medical motif, but no coherent event or facts are established.

New Zealand Old England Jake Woons Graav Conky Q Consulting Optician

Debates on Finance and Policy Dominate Late Session

The House sat in the absence of the Speaker as officers read the Audit or General report on a half million loan to investors at excess interest. MPs attacked debt growth, rail and land policies, and calls for a state bank while debating licensing and cost of public works.

Public Accounts Committee Mr Palmer Goldfilds Committee Tivilesa Media Star Sir Ward Houe Ross James Allen Midland Railway London Post Office Savings Bank Mc Withaford Frieco Mail New Zealand United States G W Buesell Billance Thea Consolidated Fund Public Works Fund Fieddon Kil Lawry G W Rooseell King Clutha Gilfedder House Roe

Victoria's Finances in State Budget Report

In Melbourne August 28 the Budget shows celebrations cost £00,000 but increased revenue offsets the expense. Railway revenue at £25,509,000 is the highest since 1891 with a railway deficit of £236,000 and an accrued deficit of £2,300,000. Income tax rises to £220,000. projected revenue for the year is £6,964,006 with £7,192,000 expenditure. A surplus from prior years funds will reduce the deficit. tariffs may reverse deficits to credit balances, else Parliament may be recalled for more taxes. Pension costs drop from £230,000 to £225,000, public pensions total £475,000 for the year.

Melbourne State Assembly Waya Juel Fo Oalis

McCormack Found Guilty of Incest at Hampden

At Hampden Supreme Court John McCormack was convicted of incest after two juries failed to agree previously. He received the maximum sentence of ten years. Thomas Chatterly got fifteen months for stealing an overcoat. James Cooper Robert Mahone and Rebbert MacNab were convicted of robbing a drunken countryman with varying sentences.

Usitwd Press Association Dunenny Supreme Court John McCormack Seaion Hampden Thomas Chatterly James Cooper Robert Mahone Rebbert MacNab

Russian Markets Attract Japanese Merchant Commission

Japan plans to send a commission of merchants to Russia to explore opening market opportunities. The move signals intensified interest in Russian trade as global markets respond to evolving economic conditions.

Clergy Preacher Barred From Wesleyan Church

In Metsovurnn on August 29 Bishop Que blocked Rev DM Berry from preaching in the Wesleyan Church citing a request from the Bishop of Ballarat. The Ballarat bishop objected to Berry intruding in another diocese and urged the restriction.

Metsovurnn Que DM Berry Ballarat Berry

Charlotte Bradbury Acquitted of Illegal Operation Charge

Charlotte Bradbury was acquitted on the charge of performing an illegal operation by a court. The acquittal follows testimony and legal arguments presented during the trial.

United Press Association Charlotte Bradbury

Advance scratched from New Zealand Cup race

Mr Douglas Gordon cites wind trouble and back tendon concerns after gallops, noting Advance’s form is in doubt for long distance. In Wannancy two fires occurred, one at 9 30 p m and another at 1 a m, damaging a private residence and wrecking farm buildings with insured values around 2200.

United Press Association Electriaelegraph Werriketon Douglas Gordon Tifa Wannancy

Eyreton Tragedy Execution Date and Details

The Sheriff visited the jail yesterday and produced McLean s death warrant He reported the execution is to take place at Bam on Saturday The executioner Tom Long arrived with the gallows The condemned McLean is said to have made a written confession The article also contains an advertisement from Sander & Sons praising eucalyptus extract products and warning about imitations

Sqstalion Mclean Bam Wellington Tara Tom Long Gaul

St George Goods Proclaimed Best and Readily Obtainable

A brief note extols St George manufactured goods as superior and easily purchasable from all stores, urging consumption of diverse items available through operas and related trades. (Note: OCR fragmentary)

St George

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