Mail Notice Reminds of Open Covers and New Express Service
Postal notices list closing dates for various routes incl Northern Porto Westport Samos Hawaii and Europe with special addressed mail from Wellington and London. It warns that sealed packets hinder examination and will incur letter rates and that Ashburton will have express delivery starting January 1 1901 with a sixpence fee plus mileage charges for messenger services.
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Ondor
Dafoemetria
India
China
Japan
United Kingdom
Exrops
Brindis
Alao Samos
Hawaii
Philippines
United States
Canada
Europe
San Francisco
London
Ee Caravera
Ashburton
Auction Sales Report From Ashburton Cattle and Sheep
The Ashburton market saw varied demand with cattle and sheep sales led by Friedlander Bros and Thomas. Fat crossbred ewes and merino sheep sold mixed prices, stores and lambs declined slightly, while cattle including fat cows and bullocks fetched 4 to 7 pounds. Special prize at the show noted in transactions with Jas Stoddart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Friedlander Bros
Owen
Merino Ewes
Lamba
Farmers’ Cooperative Association
Merino Wethers
Merino Ewat
Lambs
Thomas
Do Wethers
Mering Eyes
Memra Friedlander Bros
Helfara
Ateore
D Thoman
Jas Stoddart
Silcock
Farmers Coop Sales Report Includes Cows Pigs and Stores
Fragmented OCR notes show farm sales with cows pigs stores baconers and related prices. Mentions Mr Stoddart and various sums in pounds shillings and pence with profit figures and quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steore
Stoddart
Wool and Wheat Market Updates From London and New Zealand
London reports show merino prices higher by 4d with crossbred gains and a mixed wool market outlook. The Associated Farmers’ Co-op notes 96 sittings with 224000 bales sold, export about 76000 bales. Wheat prices dip 6d to 1s per bushel with ample supply and labor strikes affecting markets. New Zealand cargoes include Miltonpark and Woodville sales figures, wool, barley, and frozen meat activity amid soft demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Farmers’ Co-operative Companies of
New Zealand
London
United States
Toa
Wyear
Inet
Miltonpark
Timaru
Hull
Woodville
Lyttelton
Peter Ugland
Timara
Gravesend
Smithfield
Sydney
Melbourne
River Plate
Canterbury
Ashburton’s Early Days and Bold Ventures Highlighted
The Ashburton Guardian recalls 1877 78, noting the first Borough Council led by Mayor Thomas Baullock and figures like Williamson Ivens Saunders and Parkin. It reflects on bold schemes era energy and public moves from a railway to water supply, driven by early settlers and the paper’s own 1877 start.
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Yeaterday
Paws
Donald Williamson
J. Ivens
B. Saunders
W. Roberts
R W Shearman
Andrew Orr
Rudolf Friedander
G Parkin
J Camphril
Thomas Baullock
Ashburton
Perneel
Southbridge
Longbeach
Rakaia Round
Mount Somers
Waterton
Landowners and stock breeders echo in Ashburton records
The article recalls old landowner lists and prominent dairy and agricultural figures in the Ashburton area. It notes many names still living and active, such as Grigg, Small, Digby, Cookson, Stitt, Clark, and Wright, reflecting a history of enterprise in the county and citing a Canterbury Times quote from 1878 praising local ambition and potential for future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grigg
Small
Digby
Cookson
Stitt
Clark
Wright
Wach
Canterbury Times
Ashburton
Methven sale date printed in error on local notice
Local column notes an erroneous printing for the sale of Mrs Rowse's property in Methven set for next Tuesday the 70th. Also reports Trooper Le Grange of Longbeach arriving at Invercargill from the front aboard the Waiwera and other town items including Jubilee Day observances and various notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
South Australia defeats New South Wales in flat sealings
In December at Avenutes, South Australia disposed of New South Wales with Nobie scoring 27, Tramper 3, Tredsle 37, Hopkina 65, and Gregory contributing.
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Avenutes
South Australiana
New South Wales
Nobie
Tramper
Tredsle
Hopkina
Gregory
Willowby High School Triumphs Over Ashburton 86 71
Willowby High School defeated Ashburton High School 86 to 71 in Domain action. Hayman excelled for Willowby with four steals. Turner led with 15 points, Friedlander 13, Fee 43. Visitors’ bowler Baxter and Stoddart excelled for Willowby, while Ashburton relied on home players for a tougher stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willowby
Domain
Ashburton High School
High School
Hayman
Turner
M Friedlander
Fee
Fileby
Baxter
Stoddart
Hig
Timara Victorious Over Imperials By An Innings And 31
The match at Domain yesterday saw Timara win easily by an innings and 31 runs. Imperials were bowled out for 39 in their first innings, Friedlander top scoring with 17. Timara piled up 112. Gallagher 23 Brown 15 Valentine 32 Turnbill 24 contributed. Imperials’ second innings closed for 42 with Ore on 18. Timara’s bowlers were Tornbill, Brown, and Valentine. Imperials’ best were Orr Amos and Friedlander. Visitors returned home by evening train. Flemington Cricket Club to meet Thursday to award a hat for top batting average and conduct other club business.
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Sromis
Timery
Ashburton Imperials
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
England
Sep
Ote
Souxpay
London
Mr Lamb
Elgin
Christocurch
Ashburton
Tas San Praxcisco Slavies
Fierald
San Francisco
Sydney
Porte
Ceae
Apia
Samoa
Pago Pago
FrRotschien
Drapera
Draper
Gefaulter
McHoon
Wanganai Herald
Chia
Orsalogle
Thoreday
Mra Saunders
Mra Hanmer
Mica Edith Bell
Mise H Moorehouse
Wellington
Deeshire
Parnell
Bolger
Dairy Roberta
Hoberts Waaterfield
Makeig
Vi Parnell
Mies Coster
Erih
Mra Trevor
Messhale
Mies Maud Graham
Mra Wroughton
Rane
Imperials
Ouiristohuroh
Friedlander
Timeru
F P Kallagher
T Brown
Valentine
Turnbill
Imperiale
Ore
Orr
Amos
Timara Brown
Tornbii
Grange’e
Flemington Cricket Club
J CN Grigg
Methven Sports Race Entries for January 1
The Methven Sports program lists many horses and trotters for January 1 events. Entrants include Hoaspim Race-Rouge et Noir Pohio Rhino Fairy Maid Manas Trot Galway Marawiti The Doppleganger Cricket Diploma Lobelia Jubiles Queen Yo be Careful WOSB Coradio Killaloe Mrraven Cur Moderation Redan Carlo Number Nine Sonbriquet Lucy Glitters Gloaming All Saints Kaiser Rawmore Mrraven Trot Galway Cricket Saiton Diptonia Black Angel May Zeete Killaloe Jubilee Queen The Doppleganger Lapis Punse Nghere Number Nine Scrubdasher Carico Soubriquet Kaiser Lucy Glitter Grendavon Rawmore
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Rouge Et Noir
Pohio
Rhino
Fairy Maid
Galway
Marawiti
Cricket
Diploma
Lobelia
Jubiles Queen
WOSB
Coradio
Killaloe
Mrraven
All Saints
Kaiser
Rawmore
Saiton
Diptonia
Black Angel
May
Zeete
Jubilee Queen
the Doppleganger
Lapis
Punse
Nghere
Number Nine
Scrubdasher
Carico
Soubriquet
Lucy Glitter
Grendavon
Cable decision hoped for on Cape link deal
The Postmaster Generals of New South Wales and Victoria have not arrived at a definite decision on the Cape cable. It is understood both colonies are likely to accept the Eastern Extension Company’s proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeneurn Foster Jong
Sroxzy
New South Wales
Victoria
Cape
Eastern
Crisis in China Reports Arrests and Executions
The bulletin notes arrests in Huifeng Canton District for offering rewards for foreigners' heads, with twenty ringleaders set for beheading. A French gunboat will ensure executions. A Chinese steamer on the West River capsized, drowning about two hundred. Yangtze Viceroys reinforce the Emperor’s forces after Tang Fah Biang’s departure. The gunboat Protector arrived from Rhine.
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London
Huifeng
Canton
West River
Tang Fah- Biang
Protector
Rhine
Arrival of Lord Hopetoun to Government House in Auckland
Lord Hopetoun arrived with the Governor General aboard HMS Hoyal Arthur at Jervie Bay. A sea procession escorted to Farm Cove included the Waikare Zealandia and 400 guests aboard Waikare. About 160 000 people viewed the event as preparations for a provisional federal ministry began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Hopatoun
Lady Hopetoun
Sydney
Lord Hopetoun
Captain Towne and Cameron praised at Edinburgh event
Captain Towne with Lieutenant Cameron spoke in aid of the Scotsman War Fund in Edinburgh. The audience gave a standing ovation as he recalled past dinners at the Balmoral Hotel and described soldierly life and duties with characteristic humor and gravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towse
Edinburgh
Cameron
Towne
Wai
Anid
Balmoral
Allence
Soldier's lecture recalls Cape campaign and Cronje surrender
A speaker recounts life as a soldier with mix of hardship and humor during the campaign. He centers much of the talk on the pre surrender period, while the audience notes the captain did not refer to his own actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Cronje
Transvaal Monopoly Scandals Highlight Bribery in Dynamite Case
A Pretoria Concessions Commission hearing reveals letters between officials and Hamburg financiers about shares in Gold Farms Syndicate and Dynamite Company payments. Evidence shows secret service payments, bribery claims, and manipulated accounts to skew profits amid mining and explosives interests in the Transvaal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pumpy
Drcamita Aotten Gesallachaft
Hamburg
Vorstmane
Pretoria
Leyds
Philip
Me Vorstmann
Layde
Klimke
G.+. cument
Gold Farms
Vorstmann
Condussiong Commission
Ietely
Albers Philip
Secret Service
Capital Fate
Roy Nosed
Interprovincial United Press report from New Zealand
A long dispatch details a fatal accident near MacRae s where George Slater 25 died after being knocked down by a horse and a loose horse collision at a water trough. It notes river surveys by the Rivers Commission and various legal and military notices from Wellington and Otago with other crime and cruelty reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Unedin
George Slater
MacRae’s
Otago
Taieri
McKenzie
Realys Tram Company
Jubilee Celebrations at Canterbury Jubilee Parade
The Canterbury Jubilee parade, though weather threatened, drew a long procession with 1200 infantry and 275 mounted troops, notable floats, and many local firms. VIPs included the Governor and Premier. speeches praised imperial progress and the Queen’s 65 year reign, with Te Deum sung and celebrations at Hagley Park and Canterbury Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
Kalapol Woollen Company
Canterbury Iron Foundry
Menara White and Co
Hayward and Co
Fairfield Freezing
Hagley Park
Stanford
Gramme
Canterbury Hall
W. Reece
Christchurch
John Hall
W. Rollyston
C. (. Bowen
W H. Wells
Misa Packer
Violet Mount
Maude Graham
J. C. Puschell
Sydney Bell
Plonsers
Otago
New Zealand
England
Messary
Cofonien
Canterbury Pioneers and Jubilee Echoes Across New Zealand
A Canterbury premier delivers a Jubilee speech praising elder pilgrims while pledging union of Canterbury and Weedland through the Midland Railway. He cites New Zealanders in South Africa, honors Canterbury’s role, and foresees future unity. Services at Baring Equate Church reflect the Jubilee theme with sermons, moral exhortations, and hymns urging temperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Canterbury
Weedand
Midland Railway
Canter
Bury
New Zealand
New
Don
Boots Africa
South Africa
Seddon
Zealand
Fee
Austral Wheel Race Finish At Two Miles
The Austral Wheel Race concluded in Mersovane on December 16 with Forbes of New Zealand winning by a length and a half. Morgen finished second and Hudaoo placed third with a time of ten minutes two seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
New Zealand
Morgen
Hudaoo
Émin
United Press AssociationBy Hivett'e Telegraph
Curstonerca
Christchurch
B Connell
Temuks
K Connell
Sly
G Lewie
W Sharman
AB Trusdott
H Amos
F Hayward
Mowery
Boyd
G Lewis
Gunthers
Dunedin
Pirie
Best
Leouton
Themeslves
Rang Connell
Lyin Weed
Lewis
Timms
Broovp
C Burton
A Pitts
R J Onoke
S Drafin
E Hamman
G Richardson
R Barkee
Raudropp
E A Well
M Bennett
G Sutherland
W Clarkson
H Holland
D Plonkett
Mf Bennett
M Kandrop
A R Barker
D Plunkett
Bargain Drapery Sale at Dexcan Co Cheaper Drapery
A listed sale at Dexcan and Co Cheap Drapery Tancred Street quotes prices for men underwear socks shirts and linen collars. Items include brown woolen drawers sixpence, merino 6d, silk tennis stripes 6d, denim and woolen pieces with various 6d to 3d pricing, and white handkerchiefs 4d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dynan & Goch Gu
Dexcan & Co
Tancred Street
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Polypathic Medical Institute
Gloucester Street
Latimer Square
Consultation & Adviche
OYYS
Norfolk
Kharki
N.Z. Clothing Factory
H. Beckingsale
Absolutely
THE
BES
Burnett Street
Aes
Tinwald
Friedlacher Bros’ Ltd
Brown and Son‘s
Addington
Gale
N.2
Shipping Co
Timsrt
Phursday
Krifdlander Bros, Ltd
Equitable Life Assurance Society
U.S
HOD
Life Assurance Society
To & Mutual
Cratghead & Berryman Ave
Paparoa Vk
Aleo
Anita
Norivalled
Mitchell and Turner
NEW Zealand Farmers Operative Association
Meryod Requleite Groverien
Saddlery
Woolpeake
Ile
Jowest
Waew Horns
Ty F Gibson
Hanager
Tamworth
Ag Abhers
Juel
Government Life Insurance Department
Post Magasine and Insurance Bronitor
Life Assurance Department
Colony
Amall
J. B., Richardson
T Bullock
J. L. Higgs
G. Jesson
Practical Watchmaker
Jehweller
Davis's Corner
Am Now
Davis' Corner
Ashburion
Springburn
Commercial
Electric Telegraph
Weatinaton
Agen General Telegraphe
Agricultura Department
Sellows
Manila
Home Markets
Messrs
Doegety
Guardian
Macya
Paavaleeit
Ancient History
L J McGregor
Boringbuen
Corporal Coutts
Sirx
Chriat
Hornby
Azores
Weat Strest
Cricest
South Australians
WILLOWBY + HIGH SCHOOL
Ashburton Imperials Y
Methven Sports
Cable News
United Press Association—By
Ther Cape Cable
United Prous Association—By
Electria Volograph—Copyright
Transvaal
Interprovincial
Penton
Porter
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Narren
Henry Fred Harold
Itial Ab Hantinge
Jerome Creedon
United Press
Tak Impey
Ontos
Englend
Zeglanca Cycle Works
Ashbortos
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