Funeral of Dr J E Trevor Draws Large Ashburton Crowd
A large attendance marked the Christmas Day funeral of Dr J E Trevor at Ashburton Cemetery. Relatives and local leaders from Christchurch to Ashburton joined the service led by Rev E Whitehouse with wreaths and pallbearers named among a long list of notable attendees.
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J. E. Trevor
Ashburton
Christchurch
George Jameson
J. C. Jameson
J. Warper
Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Company
Thomas Bullock
Ashburton Gas Company
Hugo Friedlander
Ashburton Permanent Building Society
Ashburton Saleyards Company
Rudolph Friedlander
Building Society and Gas Company
Robert Well
Building Society and Gas Ompany
Fr. Standish
Gas Company and Sale
G.B. Inglis
T. Bullock
Harper
P. H. Cox
Robert Bell
BP. H. Coax
Albert Roberts
Joshua Tackery
Sermon Honors Dr. Trevor’s Upright Life in Ashburton
The Rev. E White at St Stephen s Church praised Dr Trevor for lifelong service to Ashburton. The sermon linked upright character to city welfare and noted Trevor s leadership in church work and parish fabric, emphasizing his honesty, public spirit, and trusted counsel.
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St. Stephen’s Church
E. Whitehouse
Trevor
Ashburton
Seth
Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club Delays Flagged by Weather
The Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club announces its annual tournament with 257 entries, a record, but opening play on Christmas Day was postponed due to sudden weather. Officials consider finishing by Wednesday. St Andrews Club offered its four courts to salvage the schedule. Players include W Pearse, G Ollivier, W Goss, and local contenders P H Cox, J McLeod, G H Buchanan.
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Ashburton
New Zealand
Auckland
St. Andrew's Club
Example of loyal churchmanship and cherished traditions
An obituary piece praising a devoted parish member for his steadfast faith, regular service, liberal support, wise counsel, modest piety, and inclusive charity. It honors his memory and laments his loss while invoking prayer for the surviving spouse and the church’s continued heritage.
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Church Militant
South Canterbury Tennis Championship Results 1894
In the 1894 South Canterbury event Olivier and Cox won a 6-2 6-1 victory in men's doubles over Porn and Berry. River and Goss defeated Sise and Bundle 6-8 7-5. Tennant beat Bauchow 8-6 6-8 in the ladies singles, Cotton beat Stevenson 6-2 -2. Handicap doubles saw Gorton Newman win by default over Lee Pearse, Cox Denshire beat Gibson Seymour 9-7 after early byes.
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South Canterbury
Messrs
W. Pearse
G. Ollivier
W. Goss
W. H. River
BE. A. Cox
GC. A. Cuff
C. PF. Salmond
P. H. Cox
J. McLeod
CG. HH. Buchanan
Denshire
W. Braybeat
G. Smith
N. A. Penn
C. Jones
C. A. Sutton
C. A. Cuff
J. Vraap
Owe
KR. Bauchop
Rank Wilding
H.W. Brlidle
G. Olivier
FF. W. Seldenser
Charles
Ets
H. G. Hair
A. D. Ormond Free
K. Halt
P. B. Bean
J. McDonald
J. Longton
Ted J. Pearse
D. Friedlander
CG. G. Harper
Miss G. Buuchop
G. H. Buchanan
Miss Jackson
Miss Nicolls
Miss M. Cuthbert
Miss Q. Peeson
Miss N. Hayspare
Miss Powell
Miss Ashwell
Mrs Pipe
Misa C. Hay
E. Warris
M. Smith
C. M. Farrow
A. Miller
Jessie Cook
Miller
Smith
Cook
Q. Stevenson
Nicolls
N. Nicolls
Maclean
Jackson
Buchanan
Nicoll
Thunder
Miss Whitehouse
Mrs Lord
Miss Goodman
Bloxham
Cox
Miss Cook
Whitehouse
Miss Digby
Hair
Willis
Miss Cresswell
Olivier
A. Cox
H. A. Porn
G. L. Berry
Win. Goss
A. Sise
H. W. Bundle
E. Tennant
G. Bauchow
Ap Cotton
A. Stevenson
Gorton and Newman
R. Lee
J. Pearse
C. Denshire
Gibson
Seymour
Accidents and Deaths From New Zealand Bureaus
Reports from Auckland Rotorua New Plymouth Wellington Westport and Dunedin describe multiple suicides drownings and deaths by misadventure. Frederick Gapes a watchmaker killed himself with cyanide. Reginald Biggs attempted suicide at a cemetery. Mrs John Graham died in a dray capsizing. Crawford drowned from the yacht Patronus crew. James Read Miller found dead after being missing. Alexander Stewart shot himself. John Thomas Hall and Mary McLaughlin found dead in bed with natural causes noted.
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Auckland
Frederick Gapes
Pitt Sheet
Reginald Lowbridge Biggs
Biggs
New Plymouth
John Graham
Gpunake
Wellington
Crawford
Westport
James Read Miller
Narua
Buller River
Pound
Dunedin
Alexander Stewart
Anderson’s Bay
Christchurch
John Thomas Hall
John Muir
Sockburn
Sl. W. Bishop
Thomson
Mary McLaughlin
British Elections Schedule and Voter Roll Figures
London reports the election timetable with writs on January 10 and unopposed returns January 14. Borough and country polls run January 15 and 19, with completion by February. Voter counts: England and Wales 6,221,722. Scotland 785,520. Ireland 698,787. Ownership and lodging categories listed. press criticism notes tactics and costs.
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London
England and
Wales
Scotland
Ireland
Phenomenal Rains Hit North Coast and Sydney Building Boom
Australian report from Brisbane and Sydney notes phenomenal rains along the north coast with the railway at Mountland flooded up to 20 inches. In Sydney the past year sees the building trade reach record strength. total new building costs reached £5,819,000.
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Brisbane
Mountland
Sydney
Fire at Ryde Claims Woman and Man
A Ryde blaze fatally injures a woman named Moore and suffocates a man named Whalen. The incident was reported by the Press Association and dated December 27.
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Per Press Association
Sydney
Ryde
Moore
Whalen
Australian Coal Trade Trouble
Cardinal Moran says appeals to mineowners failed and urges a prompt return to work. He predicts state intervention may resume mines soon and end the strike’s disastrous record. Mr McWilliams of the Colliery Employees' Federation plans a mission to New Zealand regarding the strike.
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Sydney
Cardinal Moran
McWilliams
Colliery Employees’ Federation
New Zealand
Queen Alexandra Gives Gifts to Embankment Deserving Poor
Over two nights Queen Alexandra's agents handed out worsted shawls knitted gloves and cardigans to women and scarves and gloves to men derelicts near the Embankment, each recipient receiving a shilling. The Queen also sent 100 pounds to fire sufferers at Arding and Hobbs stores.
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London
Queen Alexandra
Embankment
Arding
Hobbs
Shackleton Saeed and Drin to the Editor
Ashburton correspondent questions quotes in Ernest Shackleton’s published account The Heart of the Antarctic alleging the crew celebrated with liquor during the South Pole expedition He cites pages 297 336 and references to curacao brandy and crema de menthe in the provisions Dec 24.
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Grenadier
H. Shackleton
Antarctic
Ashburton Edges St Albans in Pennant Clash
In Christchurch Ashburton and St Albans met in fine weather with the green in good condition. After close games St Albans won 61 to 54. Ashburton then faced Denham in the afternoon.
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Christchurch
Ashburton
St. Albans
Jdenham
Fitzsimmons Knocked Out by Lang in Australia Title Bout
Sydney reports Fitzsimmons was knocked out by Lang in the twelfth round, losing the championship of Australia in a decisive boxing title fight.
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Sydney
Fitzsimmons
Lang
Austraia
Mount Somers Meets Busy Racing Day At Mount Somers Domain
The Mount Somers and Springburn Racing Club held its annual meeting on the Mount Somers Domain with fine weather and large crowds despite a small field in the Mount Somers Cup. Eight events ran with strong attendance, rail riders, and visitors arriving by train. results list winners in Maiden Plate Mayfield Trot Handicap Mount Somers Cup Flying Handicap Staveley Trot Handicap Anama Handicap and more with times and horse entries.
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Mount Somers
Springburn Racing Club
Mount Somers Domain
Somers
Maiden Plath
S. Tweedy
Miss Welbeck
Welbeck
Lake Ware
L. Hagerty
Blazer
Prince Imperial
Dolly
GJ. Smith
FE. G. Sherplin
Rolf Boldrewood
I. Wright
Destruction
H. T. Smith
Roscommon
Lord Rosslyn
Lady Gertrude
J. CO. N. Grigg
Matamua
Syrs
J. RB. Mcinnes
Blythboy
Ayrs
Carlton
Lovin
R. C. Patton
Wardland
Tinland
L. Harty
A. J. Wilson
S. Wilson
H. ‘Pf. Smith
Zealand
Wood
Imindsee
Staveley
Gertride
J. C. N. Grige
Melines
Reform of the House of Lords in Telegraph plan
The Daily Telegraph outlines a reform scheme for the House of Lords proposing a 150-peer limit with life tenure for current members. It also calls for 100 non hereditary seats for overseas dominion reps and elected officials, with various groups to occupy former Episcopal seats. Lord Rosebery is linked as influence behind the plan. Bonar Law warns fiscal reform is needed to curb unemployment.
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London
Daily Telegraph
House of Commons
the Telegraph
Chambers of Commerce
Lord Rosebery
Telegraph
Sunderland
Bonar Law
Britain
Mr Blatchford's German menace pamphlet sells fast
Mr RB Blatchford's articles on Germany drew nationwide interest. A pamphlet of the essays sold about 250000 copies in hours. The Spectator hopes he will continue urging naval prep, as he has a unique audience among workers. Britain must keep control of the seas to survive.
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RB. Blatchford
The
Spectator
Blatchford
Germany
Britain
Tragic yacht murder and suicide amid Australian reports
A woman was found aboard the yacht Banshire with a throat injury in Perth, in a Jack the Ripper style attack. The yacht caretaker Thomas disappeared after leaving a note claiming frenzy from drink. Thomas’s body was later found under the yacht in Perth. Adelaide reports a separate case of Robins fatally slashing a man at Owensworth over jealousy, with Robins surrendering after heavy drinking.
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Perth
Thomas
Adelaide
Robins
Owensworth
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ST. Stephen's
Ashburton Club
C. W. Purnell
Daily Mail
Standard
Per Preay Association
Enders
T. B. Woolley
Tinwald
South Canterbury Caledonian Society
Timaru
H. H.raser
Long Beach
A. A. Fooks
N.Z
Farmers’ Co-Op
Pere
Commercial Hotel
Mr R. Curtis
Guardian Office
Silver Watch
Newmen’s Stables
Aitken Street
East Street
J. Dunn
Church Street
Hampstead
Penantias
WFE
Buxton
Percy
Bussey
H. M. Jones
Miss Wilson
Triangle
Hildren
Buxton and Thomas
Percy's
Pritchard Bros
Pritchard
Ercy
Loewe
Buxton and
Thomas’s
A. T. H. Williams
Wes
Xiwias
Stranghe’s
Tancred Street
Fletcher Bros
TOYS
TOYBY
Goons
GIPTY
Strange
Tancred
Father Xmas
Xmas
Julier
Will
TOY Land
Correspondense
the Shackleton Saeed Ith and
Drin
L. M. CG. Ashburton
Ashburton Players
Guardian
AE Crooks
Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller
Burnett Street
Wedgewood and Co
W. H. Grindlay
England
Foley China
Is &d
Ivoride
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Chapman & Davis, Art Dealers
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Mount Somers and Springburn Racing Club
House OF Lords
Press Association
Mammoth Jewelery Sale
Frank Curtis
Fied
Istro
Mest. Ralk
Langdon
Heathe Wan
Fietscher Bros
Gerstona
Germina
S. da
Neaves
Mellin
Robinson’s Barley
Highlander Milk
Nestle
R. Bell and Co
Ross R. Bell and Co
Peck
Pee Crosse and
Blackwell
Morten
Albion
Dean
Beecham
Seigel
Holloway
Ayers
Scotts Emulsion
Lane
Baxter
Chamberlain
Bonnington
Montgomery's Hair Restorer
Enno’s
And
Pelson
Brown and Polson
Duryea
Belden Eagle
Myrtle Grove
Virginia
Rees
Guardian OR Mail
Father Christmas
Santa Claus
Toys Toys Toys Fancy Goods
Teoware
Presbyterian Church of New Zealand
General Assembly
Oktainabia
Stephen Madden
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