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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 09, 1903

Page

2

Modern World Briefs From Europe and Asia

Translated dispatches report delays to the Japanese Det opening and a Tibetan liaison in the British camp. An Austrian in the Transvaal extols British rule while royal scandal circulates in Vienna. Paralytic lions end Madame Fischer’s thousandth act as Dowie seeks receivership in Zion City. Trade data show UK imports up and exports down. obituary notes Herbert Spencer’s death at 83.

Otto Windisehgraty Ares Vienna

British Gunboat Attack Burns Fort Durbo and Fatalities Reported

United Press reports from Elastric Telegraph itemize Dec 8 dispatches saying Bluejackets from a British gunboat burned Fort Durbo and killed 30 natives. Commander Ernest Gaunt of the Mohawk suffered a compound thigh fracture but is reported doing well.

United Press Association Elastric Telegraph—Copyricht Massowauh Dee Fort Durbo Ernest Gaunt Bluejackets Durbo Fort

Public Service Board report cites political interference in day labour

The Public Service Board Commission finds political interference caused high day labour costs and urges the Public Works Department to a three member commission and separation of relief works from ordinary operations. Also notes specie shipment to India and a fatal firing squad accident aboard Torch. Madame Slapoffski wins £210 more than prior court payment in the Musgrove dispute.

Public Service Board Commission Public Works Department India Fremantler Navy League Horart Syoner Torch Flemington Range Good Royal Marines Slapoffski-Musgrove Mensourne Madame Slapoffs

Gaming House Case Dismissed in Wellington

The Crown entered a nolle prosequi in cases against principals of the Olympic Club gaming house after three hung juries failed to decide if penny tosses constitute a game of chance. The Chief Justice urged public reflection on legality and juror unanimity in criminal trials.

United Press Association Bylletric Telegraph Waurabeton The Crown Today Olympic Club Wellington

Bank Clerk's Treatment After Deportation from United States

Kenneth Harper, formerly a Bank of New Zealand clerk in Dunedin, was repatriated from the United States after landing restrictions blocked him from San Francisco. Despite transfer plans to Vancouver, authorities forced his return to New Zealand, with the Oceanic Company carrying the burden of return and Harper awaiting a new post in Vancouver.

Auckland Kenneth Harper Bank of New Zealand Dunedin United States Sonoma San Francisco Washington Custom House Harper Colony Vancouver Oceanic Company New Zealand Customa Honolulu Aol

Law Aimed at Limiting Undesirable Labor Migrants

The law, rigidly enforced in Harper's case, targets large crowds of workers brought to the States under contract. It is designed to protect American labor by preventing employer arrangements that harm workers, though the present case shows application beyond its original scope and appears arbitrarily enforced.

Harper's States

Auckland appoints Montgomery Registrar of Electors

Mr Montgomery of the Tourist Department is named Registrar of Electors for Auckland while keeping his agent post at the Tourist bureau. Sir J G Ward says four Advances to Settlers Department superintendents will be dispensed with due to lack of need. The barque Kalisto wreck crew reached Samoa boats. hull sold for £15 and may recover cargo. The crew head to Norway. captain and officers remained at Apia.

United Press Association Whealrh Auckain Montgomery Tourist Department Auckland Tourist Bureau J.G. Ward Advances To Settlers Department Kalisto Samoa Cable Manapouri Norway Apia

Tararatuna Races Day Two Results and Weather

Fine weather drew a large crowd for Tararuna races on December 9. Results include StanLey Hanvicar first, Te Archo second, Liberator third, with various horses scratched and dividends listed. later programs show Matpen Prats-Matfearn winning, Hack Harpiss-Uutana, Wearvitne Hawproap-Gold Dust among others with assorted dividends.

Tararuna Racecovrar StanLey Hanvicar Archo Liberator Creasy Num Cordon Rouge Hurpues Princess of ‘Lhule Val Rosa Incheapa Lochard Spang Hannrest Woopiinin Matpen Prats Matfearn Messmar Gold Mine and &K

Handicaps Declared for District and Other Races

The document lists handicaps for multiple races including District Race at five sovs about three quarters of a mile with horses such as Wissembourg Chorus Girl Distress Mannia Lady Wingfield Weorth Laniss Basceret and more. Additional races include Lan Isss Basceret Rarata Cur Purnicans Puase and Farmers Trnot with numerous named horses and weights, plus extended acceptances until Saturday at 8 p.m.

Wissembourg Chorus Girl Distress Mannia Lady Wingfield Weorth Laniss’ Basceret Hayonet King Dick Wild Man Horneo Stoat Rarata Cur Mole Lady George Artillerywan Sahara Kigg Dick Retus Berreo Lady’s Aim I'not Princess Noyasser Jillarney Tracy May Imperial Polly Brown Prince Little Jack Merrylegs Attmore Ovingdean Sooner Pierre Longfellow Roany Princess Royalser Killarney Marylers

Nominations for Annual Race Meet and Local Notices

Preparations for the Annual Race Meet are well in hand with fine weather. Nominations include Matpen Priara-Agility and Mount Seers Car-Nutcracker among many entries. Tinwald Raging Club meeting closes Saturday at 9 pm. Mr G Morrison, secretary. Fire destroyed the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church schoolroom at Christ Church. Garden Party at Me W H Collins with Ashburton County Brass Band. Ashburton Domain sports day on Wednesday December 16 with admission scales. Auction and shop notices for fabrics and hats.

Wild Man Cranky Jack Fly the Garter Mount Seers Car Nutcracker Cannonshot All Saints Goldfinch Gold Bangla Rya Staverey Hannicar Rambler Forest Mac Bermerry Black Prince Wharfdale Boness Scottie Klondyze IL Frantic Maritana Bramble Mountain Bell Thrownaway Libertine Anama Hanpicar Rye Sahara Tinwald G. Morrison Oxford Terrace Christchurch Baring Square Me ‘W

Canterbury Excursion Train Schedules and Events

A Canterbury district notice outlines BICYCLE SPORTS AT CHRISTCHURCH and athletic events at ASHBURTON and TEMARU. Excursion tickets go on sale for December 16 with return by December 17, featuring routes Christchurch to Ashburton and Timaru, plus altered evening trains to Ashburton Methven and Timaru, with detailed timings and fare notes.

Christchurch Major Taylor United Chool Ashburton Temaru Canterbury Vimaru Addington Timaru Orari Lemuka Methven Heistchurch Rakaia Chertsey Springborn Tinwa'd Winslow Hinds Ravgitata

New Zealand Debentures Open for £500000 Public Works Loan

The Colonial Treasurer invites tenders for a 4 per cent debenture loan of £500000 under the Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act 1903. Debentures are secured on public revenues, repayable at par between five and twenty years from 1 February 1904, with options for redemption and indorsement to Australian banks. Tender details, instalments, deposits, and expiry dates are specified, with offices in Wellington and Bank of New Zealand branches in Australia and New Zealand.

General Assembly of New Zealand New Zealand Treasury Wellington Cuehlar’s Orive Bank of New Zealand Australia Anders Colony of Sydney Melbourne Auckland Christchurch Dunedin Colonial Treasurer

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