Trains and schedules from Ashburton to major towns
Train services depart Ashburton daily for Christchurch Timaru Dunedin and Springburn with express options. Returns to Ashburton from Christchurch Timaru Dunedin and Springburn listed with respective times and notes. The fragment also includes an ephemeris section showing December moon phases and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Timarru
Dunedin
Springburn
Ashberton
Cheistchurch
Timaru
West Coast Dredging Returns Reported For Week Ended Nov 30
Dredging results from West Coast companies list Pactolua Green stone Janction Buller Janction Junction Leviathan and others with hours and tonnage. December 1 reports Molyneux Hydraulic Persisverandae Earnsolengh Ngapsara and more show varied dredge outputs including gold weight measures and for the period.
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Pactolua
Greenstone
Buller
Leviathan
Greenstone Creek
Reeves’ Proprietary
Dunzpm
Cleig
Golden Beach
Galdan
Enterprise No I
Edwig Clyde
Eleatric
Junction Eleatric
Groanvale
Endeavor
First Chance
Royal Maori
Goldean Kun Tez
Empire
Meg
Annie
Golden Gate
Hodeavor
Happy Valley
Weekly Sale At Stephengan's Reported With Good Attendance
Er H Stephengan notes fair turnout for his weekly sale on Saturday. Buyers bid higher on previous weeks with pigs in sows and wea range 63 to 103. Prices: porkers 203, cowsland 6 10s. Fowl 6d, roosters up. Potatoes 64 to 6a per sack, wheat 73 to 61 per sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er H. Stephengan
Elocution urged for youth in an age of orators
The article criticizes the decline of great public speakers in Britain and colonies and urges youths and women to study elocution. It notes the need to counter demagogues, suggests compulsory school elocution, and cites local efforts like the Ashburton Catholic Literary Society and Kyle debating class as proof of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Pontes
Burke
Sheridan
Pitt
Disraeli
Gladstone
America
Bryan
New Zealand
Journaliab
Demosthenes
England
Ashburton Catholic Literary Society
Kyle
J. Lembie
Debate Club Initiative At Public Library Considered
The Library Committee of the Borough Council is urged to offer inducements to younger residents to form a debating club linked to the Public Library. A suitable room could be provided for a nominal charge to cover lighting and maintenance, with potential public benefits.
Premier Letter on Oates Contracts Revealed
A letter from the Premier to Mr John McLachlan regarding the Oates Contracts appears on page four. Other items note Weelport coal output at 8511 tons, Ashburton Dairy Company December discounts, and a fatal accident risking a bridge contractor Allan Kennedy aged sixty seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tun Cars
John McLachlan
M&k
Oates
Fava Accipent
Invercargill
Allan Kennedy
Aparima
Fairfax
Wallace County Council
Walaniwa
Ashburton
Southbridge
Ruapuna
Ashburton notices cover meetings events and local progress
Ashburton notices detail an Ashburton Tennis meeting closing, local births marriages and a string of community items. Reports include a Tinwald Presbyterian Tea, earthquakes near Cheviot, a Lagmbor mounted-krflea match, hotel and Post Office works, and North Canterbury sports at Lancaster Park with large attendance and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirat
Weathes
Edwin Wires
Couth
Bow
Tirwatp Prusprtentia
Tinwald Presbyterian Church
Paxnomexa
Caevnot
Cheviot
Ashburton Mounted Krflea
Veterans
Lagmbor
Thuredsy
McConnell
Buinpind
Somorast
Poat
Postic Senoons Seronts Association
North Canterbury Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association
Lancaster Park
Christchurch
North Canterbury Public Schoole
T Lsader
BR Ryder
East Oxford
GO Canavan
Opawa
War and Tear and the Overworked Woman
A compact 19th century health column notes how overworked women show signs of fatigue from indigestion. It touts Impey's May Apple to boost digestion and general vitality in families, and mentions Wood's Peppermint Cure and Wans's Worm Figs as remedies for various ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrasia
Wans
Plunder Allegations, Duke Accident, and Bank Fraud Tale
News briefs from London report the Pekin plunder inquiry rejected by the Chamber of Deputies by 314 to 168. The Duke of Teck suffered a minor concussion after a horse accident. London investigators pursue £170,000 Bank of Liverpool fraud suspect Goudie. A divorce between Mrs Burnaby and her husband is noted amid adultery allegations. A derelict Loch Broom vessel likely the Glasgow barque Norfolk island burned at sea with some crew saved at Bahia.
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Lownon
Duke of Teck
London
Goudie
Bank of Liverpool
Burnaby
Lord Delamere
Sophia Scott
Marl Cadogan
Storey
Loch Broom
Glasgow
Table Bay
Bahia
Boer War opinions and troop needs noted by Mahan
Captain Mahan argues the Boer war may strengthen the British Empire militarily while foreign observers see growing British resolve. The Times Pretoria dispatch says more troops are needed as Boers discuss the war, and a December clash near Middelburg repelled Boer crossing attempts. From 1902 onward, Cape Natal restricts landing without a character and maintenance permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorpent
Mahan
Great Britain
Pretoria
Times
Keas
Middisburg
Transvaal
Cape of Natal
Case of General Buller sparks Hyde Park demonstration
A draft resolution for a demonstration in favor of General Buller in Hyde Park argues his October speech was a dismissal pretext, citing Spionkop despatchs. The Standard questions backers and notes possible government action if injudicious support continues. Sir Redvers Buller recalls discipline and troops' hardships, including the Devonshire Regiment marching 997 miles in 143 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vyaited Proga Association
Alestrio Telegraph
Loyper
Bulie
Hyde Fark
Morrovw
Buller
Spionkop
Redvera Baller
George White
Ladysmith
Devonian Society of London
Redvers Buller
Devonshire Regiment
Australian Track Team Selected for Auckland Meet
The New South Wales squad for the Austral Asian Championship Athletic Meeting in Auckland is set with H Henderson and Al McAlister added. Victoria has named G A Moir and C A Gardner while Queensland lists G Hawkes Darcy Wentworth and DF Corrigan among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sypney
New South Wales
Auckland
H Henderson
al. McAlister
Victoria
G A Moir
C A Gardner
Queensland
G Hawkes
Darcy Wentworth
DF Corrigan
Farmers Union calls extraordinary meeting and fishing haul reported
News in Brief notes an extraordinary general meeting of the Farmers Union in the A and P Association's Room tomorrow at 3 PM. A group of five fishing on Obaki beach secured about 1400 herrings in one haul and additional catch. An agent invites farmers to interview them before completing insurance. An egg consumption estimate for New Zealand cites 172 million annually, weight around 800 tons with value about 522,916 pounds. The Colonies Sugar Company reports price cuts, and a local advertiser shows cheaper refined sugar per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
A. and P. Aseocelation
Rooma
Obaki
Meserea Nicoll Broa
Qosan Accident Legurance Company
DD Hyde
Zaaland
Coxs Pon
Colonies Sugar Company
FistomEn Bros
Cheviot Relief Fund Update Noted Officials
Fragmentary notes reference Dr Trevor and Mr Grady with others named by Mr Kiddey. The unclear text mentions relief fund details and financial figures, but specific actions, dates, or outcomes are not readable. The item appears to be an unresolved local notice about charity contributions in Cheviot.
Englishmen Dominant in Maitland Test Draw
The Northern District Eighteen played Maitland and made 587 for six declared after 15 wickets. England trailing at 70 for one after the innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prees Association
Electric Telegraph
Northern District
Maitland
NSW vs SA cricket match at mid innings
New South Wales trail at 219 for three before tea as Tiumper bowls 21 overs and Kelly scores 77 while Phi contributes 45. Noble remains 47 not out and Gregory 20 not out as the innings pauses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
South Australia
Tiumper
Kelly
Phi
Noble
Gregory
Community Shearing Season Amid Rain Delays and Farewell
METILVEN ISLES reports fall shearing delays from sporadic showers yet crops improve and grain harvests advance. A farewell gathering for Rev A D Baaven was held in the schoolroom on Thursday 280h ingt with songs by local talents and a gift purse from congregants. The Sunday School presents included a biblical token as praise and best wishes, and the annual school examination yielded high credit to the teaching staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Baaven
Rengiore
Biu
Lynn
Hibbe
G H Allington
Belven
Basven
Premier Discusses Direct Steam Service and Shipping Policy
In Dunedin deputations urged direct steam links with South Africa. The Premier said £30,000 is authorized and promised steady service with regular freight at low costs, criticizing bluff by steam companies and noting ships would be tramp “Glace.” He warned of possible prosecutions if actions proceed and that aggrieved parties may back legal steps. The Ruth Island Poultry Association sought travel notices shortened and escorted consignments. the Premier would consider. He heads south to visit the Orepuki shale works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan Sruy
South Africa
War Office
Fairfield
Dunedin
Thes
South Africs
Boaceka
Fuchsia Crock
Evi
Ap. Toda
Ruth Island
Ugh
Orepuki
Dunedin Jockey Club Summer Meeting Stakes Recap
Results from the Devenpin season show Sterawnson Memorial and other divisions won by Goldapne Blazer and Ayrdale with close finishes. Prizes totalled £3878 10s for the day, alongside £20,636 for the year, with notable payouts to Gy McLean, T Godfrey, and F Broth among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edelweiss
D.v
Lady Rosalys
Navawe
Sarchedon
Div
Fareweell
Wild
Red Banser
Dive
Wild Weat
Donepin
Dunedin Jockey Club
Priscipss
Hon Gy McLean
T Godfrey
F Broth
Solomon
McLean Bros
Christchurch Racing Club Handicap List for Summer Meeting
The Christchurch Racing Club releases handicap details for its Summer Meeting on December 2. Entries include horses such as King Stork Stepdancer Look Lay Targented Bombardo and Furtong Gladigl Panama Walkaz De Murska Nabailed Wisps Harpicar Brathnaire Dundas Huku Hermosa Scottiah Minstrel Aqualls Felina Hack Veseult Walker Babernos Waihora Blacher Reflex Makautukla Fire Handicap Hermora Battle Cry Whirlwind Lady Dundas Antigone Lady Medallint Pallas Cannonite Lapidary Wepener Quartoteer Romany Panna Margot White May Cretonne Oslotype Savannah Hick Wulgar Aanprcar Huku The Master Clandeboye Mactan Nanes O Neill Single Breage Swivelfoot and others noted for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presa Association
Electric Telegraph
Onpietonrsog
Christchurch Racing Club
King Stork
Stepdancer
Look Lay
Targented
Bombardo
Furtong
Gladigl
Panama
An Walkaz
de Murska
Dundas
Huku
Hermosa
Scottiah Minstrel
Aqualls
feLtina Hack
Yeseult
Valker
Waihora
Blacher
Reflex
Makautukla
Hermora
Battle Cry
Whirlwind
Lady Dundas
Antigone
Lady Medallint
Pallas
Cannonite
Wepener
Panna
Margot
Cretonne
Oslotype
Savannah
Wade's Worm Figs Offer Child Worm Relief
An advertisement claims Wade's Worm Figs rid children of worms and soothe babies. It touts worm workers and states a price but the text is garbled and includes stray phrases about fever, rashes, and smoking products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worma
Wade
Prica
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Farmhlib’ Union
The
Nicoll Bros
Leteet and
Mort Opto
Aes
Mangel
Tornip
Southland Implement and Engineering Company
Requiestar
W. Stonyer
Abuade
Eno
G. Jesson
Weller
Burnett Street
Someraeb
Uel
Preventation
Baker Bros
James Baker
Havelock
H. M. Jones
N. M. Jones
Santa Claus
Father Christmas
Continent
Booker
Ward, Lock and Qo
Casseltg and Co
Hodder and Stoughton
Griffith, Farren and Sons
University Preas
China
Beauchfel
Monarch
D&c
Ata
Planet Jr
Washita
Ashburtos
G. Meddins
the People’s Ironmonger
Arcade
Nicholas & Pickford’s
Nicholas and Pickford
East Street
Ashburton Train
Ephemeris
Bam
Commercial
Havelock Sitreel Mart
Maio Kos
Creck
c.Btinnzvos
James Porter
Clifson Nursery
Allentor
Rands & Son
Methuven
Ryt. Wehebley
Webley and
Sona
Sinashburton
Town and Country Order
Kent
Llewellyn Owen
Horace Gates
Royal Hotel
Asaburtom
A. Waitarur
A. Ashburton Club
Ashburton River
J. Wilson
Nelson
Tancred Street
Tirect
Ceylon
THN
Sola
J. T. Cooor
New Arland
Melville
Weelport
Westpoch Coal Company
Westport Co.Operation Co
Specran Discouxt
Ashburton Drapery Company
Princess Theatre
Denedin
Christoharph
RC O Graham
Waare
Herring
Major
Steward
Express
Woolston
Pfcnic
Tau Farz
Peninaglar
Waterloo
Chelsea Hospital
W Bowden
W E Dolman
Bowden
Firm
Hia
the Express
Catholic Literary Society
Dramatic Clans
Des Siuver
Frercenr Bros
Pata Brevere
Moters Oates, Gowry & Co
Dzafandia Cycla Works
Laws
F Cortie
M.A
Beo
J. Tarton
Cizern
Bro. T. Norgan
A.M.C
Norwich
Bros Bushton
Evogland
Bea Norgan
Loncenaca EcHoon Comairres
Longs Baach
Golling
Moesera 7 Soal
Nerrisa, Fisher
Hockings
William Houston
Thia
Ohairman
Inspector Ritchie
John Watson
RD Johnston
Colonies
Britain
Cable News
United Proes Association—By Electric Telegraph
Pekin
Electric Telepropt
General Buller
Avaiartan
Cheviot Relief Fund
Dr Trevor the Myre
Trevor We Rey
Raine
O Grady
Kiddey
fLotal
Cricest
Englishmen van Righteen
Sydney
Grawn
Capp
Agore
Ove
Hayward
Jeason
Quaife
Metilven
Sporting
Qhristchurchr Racing Club
Hick Wulgar
the Master
Clandeboye
Mactan
Nanes O'Neill
Swivelfoot
Price
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