Ashburton Musical Union Holds Subscribed Concert
A well attended Ashburton Musical Union concert at Odd Fellows' Hall featured a mixed program. The orchestra showed growth though vocalists outnumbered instruments, with highlights including Rossini Italiani and Owen's March, and praised performances by Miss Clark Mrs Snodgrass and Mr McClurg. The committee earned commendation for staging and decor while urging stronger future support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepie
Reewit
Alagora
Ihecome
Ashburton
Cowan
Audiencs
Rossini
Owen
Bellini
al Tience
Misa Clark
Maria Stella
McClurg
Humphrey
Plymouth Sound
Mr Schwar
Mre Johnston
Mooh Tag
Hope Yemple
Sudiesce
Daddy
Mise Cooch
Latorn
Hadyn
Aymiphonizs
Mesdames Soodgraus
Johnston
bicClurg
Wiewawski
H A Gates
Mra Claridge
Miguel Gites
Willie
Mr Owen
Cheviot Relief Fund Demonstration Report
The afternoon demonstration in the Domain drew a crowd after a postponement. Odd costumes entertained youths as Niggere and other figures appeared in parade, with Captain Dolman and Captain Barber guiding Fire Brigade staff and engine. An artillery detachment fired salutes and a band led the procession to the Domain amid a lively, motor cycle presence by Mr Lowry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorn
Fire Brigade
Dolman
Rastua
Tit Bits
Sarah Hooligan
Charley’s
Enbra
the Stelker
Uncle Ned
Topsy
Barber
Lowry
Sawmill Tragedy: Worker Killed in Aratapu Blast
At Aratapu sawmill on December 12 George Johnetov, a workman, died in a fatal accident. While operating the side drag bench, a truck carrying long timbers backed up causing moved timbers to push him into the saw and he was cut in two. The incident occurred during shifting operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Aratapu
George Johnetov
Hon J Carroll visits Maori councils near Patea
In Wellington December 11 Hon J Carroll met Maori Council representatives from Wairarapa Rangitikei and Upper and Lower Wanganui at Parioha Pah near Patea. He spoke for nearly two hours on record legislation and self government with total liquor prohibition to curb drinking at Maori gatherings and warned the government would act if natives failed to restrain it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetuinaton
Carroll
Pariroa Pah
Patea
Chisfs
Wairarapa
Rengitikei
Wanganui
Australian and English cricketers prep for drab topic matches
Australian eleven and most English players practice intensely at the nets as they prepare for forthcoming drab topic matches.
Australian Eleven England Fixtures Listed for season visit
In connection with the Australian cricket team visit to England next season a series of fixtures is arranged. Matches include Crystal Palace Nottingham Oversloth Leyton Leicester Oxford University Marylebone Birmingham Mottingham Lord Derby Bradford Sheffield Birmingham Worcester Beletol Ovals Manchester Leyton and more with provisional dates and venues across major grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenpox
Dec
Amstralian
Wagland
Chryatal Palaca
Nottingham
Leyton
Leicester
Oxford University
Marylebone
Birmingham
Mottingham
tSvh
Derby
Bradford
Sheffield
All England
Worcester
Ldvh
Beletol
Anphon
Zlet
Manchester
Unfixed venues list Brighton to Scarborough dates
A scatteredOCR fragment lists multiple British towns and dates including Brighton Southampton Oval All England and Cheltenham with scattered month names August September and August entries. It mentions various teams or entities such as Thornton's eleven and Hastings South England with unclear alignment of dates and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Southampton
Oval
All England
Marylee Bone
Cheltenham
Canterbury
Midddlesex
Liverpool
Reptember
Scarborough
Thornton
Theft by Clerk Arrested in Christchurch Case
Harold Johnston, a 10-year-old accused, was arrested in Auckland on a charge of stealing £258 9s 7d from the Drapery Importing Company of Christchurch. He appeared in court, was remanded to Christchurch, and allegedly fled after depositing £256 and returning a signed passbook before his disappearance until the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Harold Johnston
Christchurch
Chiiatahurch
Johnston
Boer Delegates Seek Boer Views On British Rule
A Brussels conference of Boer delegates decided to consult Steyn and Schalkburger on the crisis and Burghers views about recognizing formal British sovereignty. At a British Chamber banquet in London, Mr Monson protested against misrepresentations of South African warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brussels
Steyn
Schalkbuarger
British Chamber of Commerce
Monson
France
South Africa
Incident at Tien-Tain Angers German Commander
General O Moore Creagh, leading British forces in China, exonerated the Germans over the affray with Punjabia at Tien-tsin and expressed deepest regret to the German commander at Tien-Tain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preas
Electiia Telegraph
O'Moore Creagh
China
Tienm Tsin
Tien-tain
Night march yields Basthel commando capture at Arichardafontein
General Hamiller leads a night march that overpowers the Basthel commando at Arichardafontein. Seven enemy dead and four hundred thirty one taken prisoner. In Brussels the Belgian Chamber debates Belgium joining collective measures for Boer women and children. officials discuss initiative and potential action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnon
Hamiller
Basthel
Arichardafontein
Brussera
Herr Vandervelda
Mise Hobhouse
Belgium
M Waverean
Hingland
Toya-W Pearce Sale Clears Items From Cath Draper Lot
Auction set to liquidate household items including drapes and sample tables to make room for the Toya-W Pearce property. Mentle drapes and other furnishings are listed for sale to reduce space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W H Pearce
Cath Draper
Australian Athletes Sail to Auckland for Championships
The New South Wales Victorian and Queensland squads depart by the Mararoa to Auckland for the athletic championships. Hadicott the sprinter is listed. Macslister for jumps cannot go. Queensland lineup includes Went worth Campbell Sanderson Mahoney Corrigan with Smith aiming to arrange a match with McLaughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Victorian
Queensland
Auckland
Mararoa
Hadicott
Macslister
Wentworth
Campbell
Sanderson
Mahoney
Corrigan
Smith
McLaughlin
Duty on Exported Timber Proposal Not Yet Discussed
Mr Seddon informed Mr Barton that a New Zealand report claimed a timber export duty bill would allow levying duties on all timber exports except flitches. He says the Cabinet has not considered the measure and will not until the Commonwealth tariff is finally passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Proas Association
Electric Telegraph
Mexbourne
Seddon
Barton
New Zealand
Mr &Iddon
Colonial fundraising for General Buller memorial
Circulars from Exeter's mayor appeal to shilling subscriptions in Sydney for a memorial to General Buller. The note says the movement is nonpartisan and seeks donations across the colonies. Government views discourage sending more troops unless officially requested. NSW and Queensland leaders weigh in on colonial contributions and federal responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broney
Sydney
Exeter
Buller
Bsrton
South Africa
New South Wales
Queensland
Barton
Failing to Salute the Flag at Kirikiri School
At Auckland on December 11 the Board of Education discussed the dismissal of Mr J Murray headmaster of Kirikiri school for declining to instruct pupils in saluting the flag. A Women's Political League letter urged reconsideration, Murray stated no offensive intent. no action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
J . Murray
Kirikiri Gohool
Fiag
Board of Education
Women's Political League
Murray
Geome Merbers
Ashburton Domain to host annual school sports event
Notice under the Public Reserves Act states the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Annual United School Sports on December 16. Admission charges apply: free for under 10, sixpence for 10 to under 15, one shilling for 15 and over, one shilling for each horse or trap. W Collins chairs the domain board. Ashburton Deoth 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
Timara
Ashburton
Washdyke
Vimar
Rotary
Timaru
United School
Sperta
Springburn
Christchurch
Methvan
Rakaia
Public Reserves
Asvual United Achool Sporta
W . Collins
Ashburton Domain
Ashburton, Deoth
New Zealand Considers Eighth Contingent Urgency
The Star invites Howes in the colony to express views on sending without delay an Eighth Contingent. About 25 replies received show general unanimity that men should be sent immediately if the Imperial Government asks for troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denepin
the Star
Both Howes
New Zealand
Withoud
Court finds Royal Tar wreck due to master's navigation errors
The Court of Nautical Enquiry ruled the barque Royal Tar wreck off Tiriri near Auskland harbour stemmed from negligent navigation by the master. His certificate is suspended for six months and he must pay £30 costs of the enquiry. One sensor agreed, one dissented over compass positioning concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Nautical
Tiriiiri
Auskland
Leland University Receives 6 Million Sterling Endowment
Mrs Stanford completes endowment of Leland University with 6 million pounds sterling on December 11. Magnificent gift reported by United Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford
Leland University
United Press Association
Electria Telegraph
Christchurch Wool Sales Review at Cunistoaurpe
At the second wool sale of the season 11 600 bales were offered with larger and better clips but bulk was dirty and inferior. Buyers from Qubago Wellington and Canterbury mills attended. Home buyers absent. Mills led trading with advances for merians and halfbreda, while medium and costaer rolla fell. Prices ranged from meriso 64d to craigbred Qid Ajd, with various splits for other grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunistoaurpe
Qubago
Wellington
Canterbury
Merians
Halfbreda
Rolla
Meriso
Australia Notified Of Coronation Invitation Status
In the House Mr Barton said Australia had not received an official invitation to a Coronation representation. If an invitation arrives Australia will accept and cooperate with Canada and New Zealand in the proposed London conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
House of Representatives
Barton
Wilfred Tarrier
Commonwealth
Australia
Caceada
New Zaaland
London
Fragmented OCR: confusing items in a local notice
The readable text consists of garbled phrases about clothing, a box, cashmere, washing hate, and a name sequence. No clear event, person, organization, or place can be identified for a proper news item.
Poignant Forgery and Burglary Sentences Issued
December 12 at Susramo Court Leonard Pocock received two years hard labor for forging telegrams while William Draper was placed on probation for two years after a breaking and entering case.
Comprehensive Victorian Grocery Ledger Items and Prices
A dense listing of grocery and hardware goods with prices, including finest cane sugar and Preserving Sugar, currants figs almonds sultanas dates and raisins, canned fish and meats, sauces, jams, marmalades, biscuits, oils essences candles and household items, along with tea coffee oats flour and nuts. The document reads like a catalog from a Welsh or Irish colonial shop offering seasonal goods and staples with per unit and per tin prices, plus general hardware and fencing supplies.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ashburton Magical Union
United Presa Association
Electric Peleograph
Hon. J. Carroll
Cricket
Sypyuy
United Prog Association
Wien
Tro
Telgraph
Booth
Prous Association
Mladelo Telegraph
Lauriston School
Ing
Children’s Piles Fonds
David Thomas
RD. Thomas
R Curtis, Avellonear
Goran Dixcay
Greymouth
Saleon
R F Curtis
Tenaers
Longbeagh
C.F. Fooks
Ashburian Domain Board
EO Fooks
Ashburten
ASON
Joan Ore & Co
Mascatela
Joan Onn & Co
J H Jewirr
Burnett Street
W Ayrep
Paarce
Tancred Streep
Biownes
Monsey
Tancred Street
U.B
Gipnard’s
Reacy Money Draper
Gispago
GE Smrru
Rangiora
Ptics Space Limited
Prive
Gippand’s
Odeach
The
People's Ironmonger
Fluvaten Bros. Cash Dish Supply
Chrisimss
Loweay
H M Jones
Fletcher Bros Caeh
East Street
Messrs W H Colline & Co
Peck Frean’s
Sune
Ruslebrook’s
Cadbury’s
Canson & Cou
Friedlander Bros. Ltd
Mar& Cocks
Friedlander,bros. Lro
West Street Auction Mart
Friedlandsr Bros, Lr
J. RK. Bland
T. Bullock
George Warner
Victoria
Bullock
Reverero
Trevorton
T Bullock
Wakanui Road
McConeil S
Wf Ta
Xmne
Preanca's
Federal Coffee Palace
Triangle, Ashburton
RS Wheeler
Prince Albert
NEW Zwaaland Accident Insurance Company
Farmers’ Union
Nog
FW Deamer
Menagar
O J Styche
NEW Zealand Railways
Chertsey Saleyards Company
Chertsey
Wa Wilkinson
United School Sports
LT Pluck
Highbank
Geonas FoLconoven
Joon Holborough
Mircum & Teurver
Shearnan Bros
J M Camearpas
Ashburton Drug Company
Baltanstaix Bros
Per H,b
Nionoras & Prenyorp
Dows Onn & Co
FFI Mesarg
Mitchell & Curnsr
Shearman Bros
Collins
Moiler
Zealandia
I. S
Peter Street
R. Bell
Ehedi
Pasay
Royal Tar
Per Prova Association
Home and Foreign
fMeatric Telegraph
Elecorla Telegraph
Ashourton Presbyterian
Mona Square
Craighead
G B Inglis
Oatea
Mesera Qatez & Lowry
Walted Presa Association—By
Conference of Colonial Representatives
United Preas Association—By Electric Telegraph
Holiday Seaf Éeason
the Corner
Kid Glover
Calico
Men's
M, Bruce, Hon
Sasa
Hate
Peanos’s
Cagh Draper
United Frees Association
Christouvenod
Messrs
Cassidy and Joynt
Feeke
Kerry
Denniston
Chambera
England
Me Stringer
Crown
Fanted
J Morgan
Charitmas
Northcote & Hefford
Hiflelton School
Mn AJ Gorman
Bulloce
Gounod
Barri
Blockley
Poutat
Balfe
Michal Watson
Molloy
Bishop
Lover
Mendelsaphe
Behrend
Trotere
Sullivan
Verdi
Gliever
Piccolomini
Hat
Grave Bros
Ashburton Fucedaya
Fletcher Pros
Fletcher Bros
Sicily
Valencia
Jordan
Belfast
Oregon
Lea & Perrin
Cpoess & Blackwell
Sclentel
Ifcz
Colonial
ETO Y¢mond
Edmond
Oss Edmond
Morton
Manning’s
Manning's
St George
Rowntrees
ARINA
Ceous Foods
St Roller
Wakaeevi Mills
Simaro
Brandt
Mollin
Japan
Murray's
Golden Vale
Eto
Barcelona
Captain White
Heywood
RTC
Johnson Best
B.B.A
Owt Ab
Norton's
Singer
Cbaristmas
Anacomia
Atom Wind
Waterebury
Qash Supply Stores
Ashhurtion
High Street
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