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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 02, 1901

Page

3

War optimism in Cape as Boer hardships rise

An optimistic mood in Cape Town signals the war nearing its end. Boers lack ammunition and face shortages while Kemp's commando harvests grain under strain. Lieutenant Price Davies of the King's Royal Rifles earns the Victoria Cross for gallantry at Blood River Poort. the 7th Hussars sail for South Africa.

Lonpox Cape Kemp Price Davies King’s Royal Rifles Biced River Poort 7Th Hussars South Africa

Unionist Jesse Collings visits Boer camp at Ahmelabid

On December 1 a Unionist member, Jesse Collings, visited the Boer camp at Ahmelabid. Indian prisoners testify to admirable arrangements and kindness of officials, as reported on December 2.

Loxpon Jesse Collings Ahmelabid

United Theatrical Talents Aid After Oriental Hotel Fire

The United Theatrical Talents raised over £140 for sufferers of the Oriental Hotel fire in a brilliant city effort. A royal salute celebrated Queen Alexandra's birthday while earthquake shocks and other local events were reported across Wellington and Cheviot.

United Preas Association Electric Wrainipton United Theatrical Talents Oriental Hotel Qasco Alexandra Wellington Wheelmen Hall Post and Telegraph Mc Gray Department Agricultural Department Bant Africa Ctaramia Taranaki Herald Cheviot Relief Committee

Supreme Court opens with 16 arraignments in serious docket

Judge Edwards presides as criminal sittings begin and charges land jury. The calendar is light with only 16 arraignments yet many cases, including two of attempted rape, are described as highly serious. Misc text notes quality and low price ads appear in the surrounding copy.

Walbed Presa Association Ry Hlatric Telegraph Wetusaron Supreme Court Edwards

Chinatown Shop Turmoil Amid Child Inquiry

A south east town district saw a crowd of about 2000 as a mother accused a Chinese shopkeeper of enticing children to his premises. She struck the proprietor after a dispute over a missing girl. he retaliated. Police quelled the scene, declaring the accusations unsubstantiated as the shop was damaged and no arrests yet.

Eas Yee Bow and Qo Mongolia

Belmонт Viaduct Replacement Considered By Railway Company

The Manawatu Railway Company weighs replacing Belmont viaduct with a steel bridge after cost estimates for earth filling rose to about £16 000. A US firm built the Atbara bridge swiftly and provided detailed drawings for a steel viaduct. Wellington received a ready to order design with a quoted landed cost under £4000, and directors appear inclined to accept.

Wellington Manawatu Railway Company Belmont Atbara

Commercial Warnings From Agents In New Zealand Market

The Agent General reports a glut of shipments and rising stocks. River Plate sales are being pushed with many state carcases listed. Canterbury Dunedin Southland North Island figures shown. Prices for River Plate Canadian Lamb and cheese movements noted with steady batter. The Karamea putter arrived in good condition with price range 1083 to 1129.

Welineron Dea Ablegram River Plate Canterbury Dunedin Southland North Island Baef New Zealand

New School Attendance Act 1901 Targets Children

A new School Attendance Act 1901 tightens compulsory schooling rules for ages seven to fourteen, with penalties per week and varying attendance rates tied to school open days. It extends to Maoris and half castes, sets distance limits, allows exemptions, and enables truancy enforcement and truant schools. It also covers compulsory education for blind and deaf children.

Sud

Grocery and household goods price list shows wide range

A list of sauces jams marmalades spices and pantry items with prices per bottle jar tin and packet. Items include Mellor's sauces Flag brand tomato and anchovy sauces jams from Jara and O B brands, Colonial Essences, almonds and nuts, candles, wines and oils, kerosene, livestock molasses, glassware and fencing supplies, eggs powder and other farm and household staples with varied per unit prices.

Mellor Loa & Perrin Worcester

Merino Cup Contest Details and Award Notes

The report notes Mr Thomas Stone of Weatherfield entering the merino cup in 1952, with three fleeces giving the highest average weight about 24 pounds higher than rivals, among leading flockowners in the South Island. It also mentions a formal diploma under the King of Italy and warns against inferior eucalyptus oil substitutes while praising Sanper and Sons products for medicinal uses.

Sanper & Soyxs Italy Amsterdam Sander & Sons Bonn Grieinwald Prussia Sanpmr and Sons

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