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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 28, 1901

Page

2

Vision of Canada’s Vast Frontier and Immigration Challenge

Wrvine in the Outlook, De Waddell of Dunedin describes Canada’s vast lands and mining wealth with 4000 mile travel spans and room for millions. He warns U S and British America face race integration issues amid diverse newcomers and urges churches to guide immigration toward positive home missions.

Wrvine de Waddell Dunedin Canada Hoe Ocean Oscas England United States British America Asia Waddell

Impey’s May Apples Promoted for Dyspepsia and Digestion

An advertising notice counsels against irritable dyspepsia and promotes Impey’s May Apples as a safe permanent remedy. It claims to cleanse the system and act on the liver kidneys and bowels while strengthening them. Sold by chemists and storekeepers at 2s 6d per bottle.

Fiour Millere’ Association Ceck Christchurch Canterbury New Zealand North Canterbury Primary Schoola Athletic Association Ashburton Q County Schoda Sporta Association Ashburton Ashburton Association Nature Impey Impey's

Christmas notices and community updates from Ashburton region

Local items report bank closures on January first and second and weather forecasts with northwesterly winds. A notable tennis injury to Mr F Seldon ends his tournament run while the Rakaia and Dorie English Churches host a Sunday School pigolo. Donations to the Old Men's Home are listed along with Christmas gifts.

Barr Honipays Aehbtreton de Wenturs Edwin Wires Acowet F Seldon Thies Piesto Rakaia Dorie Rahbucton Laraman AY Mathias Utp Mes AT & Williams Coleman Achburton Club Gordon Union Bank Mies Sime F G Brittain Chelotchurch Atammera Mee Hanmer Booka Magez'nar Phees Board Mra Dolman Mra Neville Mra Stephena Mra C Jennings Mre Besch Railway Box John McLachlan Bosnayor New Zsatanp Welllington Pressaya Seddon Eapezzeemeext Norman George Cox Hastings Napier Toe Bazaak Continuas Arcadi James Rooney Gresley Connolly Mary Mesdamar Mac Kendry Mitter Mrs. Duncan Moesdames Soal McCormick P Daly

Milk price cut to sixpence per quart in Timaru

News in Brief notes the milk exporters of Timaru will drop the price to 6d per quart from January 1 1902. Scheduling details for the Lybttalion Regatta Methuen Sports Winward Races and Timar Sports on January 1st appear in the advertising column. Messrs Fletcher Bros offer sevenpence per dozen for fresh eggs in any quantity until further notice.

Timaru Srrangamente Methuen Winward Timar Messrs Fletcher Bros

Great Canadian Seaweed Cure Promoted For Rheumatic Gout

An advertisement touts the Great Canadian Seaweed Cure as effective against rheumatic gout unresponsive to ordinary remedies. It claims scientific vegetable ingredients from seaweeds and reports many successful trials. Also promotes Wade's Worm Figs for children and a product called New Venus smoke.

Wade Chamberlain J Ernyjomrapen Orld Herald Fair Haven Wash Ashburton Drug Co Wapa Venus

Death sentence handed to Bolere for farmer’s murder

A farmer named Bolere was sentenced to death at Charters for murdering five of his children. The report notes other crime items including German burglars in London and bands executed in Pekin. The Good Hope cruiser, a Cape Colony gift, arrived at Portsmouth after Clyde construction.

Loxpon Bolere Charters London Cape Colony Good Hope Imperial Navy Clyde Portsmouth Pekin Redmond America

De Wet Attacks Firman Camp at Tweefontein Night Raid

United Press reports General Rundle says De Wet moved with a strong force and surged into Colonel Firman’s camp at Tweefontein during the night of the 24th. Casualties feared heavy. Firman’s column of Yeomanry regiments 34th 35th 86th and 58th plus 79th battery engaged along the Harrismith to Bethlehem line as the Imperial Light Horse pursue.

London Rundle de Wet Firman Tweefostein Hirman Pompoma Harrismith Bethlehem Imperial Light Horse

Boers Pillage the Natives and Remit Pay During War

A December report describes a large commando raid on Lin ehive's Tribe at Bankhalla killing Herda men and seizing 60,000 cattle. Lin ehive seeks aid. Lord Kitchener plans convoys with Christmas provisions. Troops remit £2,000,000 in pay. Commandant Schalkwyk is shot for firing on a wounded trooper.

Schalkwyk Krugersdorp Transvaal Orange Colony Tafelkop Scott Rimington Itia

New Zealand Troop Contingent Reorganization Discussed

A cable from Colonel Porter to the Premier from Dunedin asserts that recombining the Eighth Contingent into one unit is wise and just. He notes mounted troops perform poorly in field and that New Zealanders excel when united.

Waite Ton Porter Haa Dundee New

China vows Manchuria evacuation and Canton gunboat flotilla

The Viceroy of Canton backs a European manned flotilla to curb piracy on the Kwantung River. China claims Russia will evacuate Manchuria within three years. Also an ad promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and Tremine powders for babies as trusted family medicines.

United Press Association Elentric Telegraph Lonpoy Canton Admiral Bridge Kwantung China Russia Manchuria

Rakala Boxey Day Sports and Races at Domain

The Rakala Boxey Day Sports and Races at the Domain drew a large crowd and set a £62 gate record. Entertaining stalls, a well-run programme, and a Burnham Band added to the pleasant day, with horse and foot races and a lively ball in the evening.

Nelligan Shelloak Algo Bearden Burnham Band

Local Youth Sports Meet Highlights Hurdles and Sprints

Boys and girls under 16 and younger competed in handicaps 60 to 440 yards with dead heats in events such as the 200 and 100 yard races. Winners include Brydon, Sheehan, Shannon, Mangin, Piper, Legerwood, Haslett, Saunders, Engington, and Ironside among others with notable close finishes and prize awards.

Haslett P Sheehan A Shannon Noder Prinses A Saunders L Engington Piper Chisnal Ironside Chleeal Irwin Geo Bruce Fyde C Shannon Tyds Charters Apratch Holmen Lyde Tromphles McAoulty McAnn'ty McNicket Ryde Léyds Yoder Syme M Alexander T Hood Old Mons Pipa Sheehan D O'Reilly Priges Anarby Prizan McNickel Boya Alexander Bloomers

Mount Somers Sports and Races Report

Boxing Day events in Mount Somers featured a naval sport day with heavy showers and a fair turnout. The Methven Brass Band performed, officials led by secretary W J Bennett organized the gathering, and lunch booths drew patrons as race results list horses and riders with names such as Amazement and Irish Sage among others.

Mount Somere W J Bennett RD Pobrie Rungitats Reeulte Maipen Puats Staka Sharpiin Amazament G Smith G@Smith Grieves Pelmrowa Woods Streef Lady Tightfoot Nord Ley Bertha Gyra Baea Seaer Harvey Taos Shial Syre Price Nolla Diowh Double Shuffin Jack Nimble Outlaw J Wood Morrin S Rainey H Sharptin T Cotton

Local horse and greyhound racing results and entries

A jumble of race names and entries lists several horses and handlers including Smith, Harvey, Harris, and Warren. Notable trots and sprints are mentioned with distances from two to four and a half miles, plus multiple entries such as Diploma Tyre Bramble and Monkey Brand in various heats. The text records participants, owners, and some placings in a dense OCR fragment.

Fuat Raon Geo Beria F Wright EF Howell EG McAnulty Syra O Dunn T Braiding Gyra J J Stewart Columbia Gyre Sees W Shellock A Stewart Don Gingorine Ethel I Braemere Princess Royal Simple Seabrook J Stewart T' Hood Edward R Young Boston Dainty May Baltia M Ropakaia Kitty Dot Peat Ef McAnally Kalnina Ayre CO Dunn AV Richards Carlo Syry W Aardwick L R Wright Chance Howell Hurricane Epsom Lad Bill Raos Frost Impudencoe Stewart Hood Aoraich J Fizgerald Agad Texac Rapakals Harry Lovey T Gilchrist M Donaello Banton Hartleans Bul Finah Nutcracker Stavelny HD Smith Tyre E Harvey Phom Seed J Harris Jack Nimble

Racing Results and Profits From Manawatu Meeting

On December 26 results include the Alexander Handicap won by two lengths with Northumberland second and dividends listed. Other races show Hinclined finishes and payoffs. December 28 notes Manawatu Racing Club profits at £1097 with late investments at £20291, ahead of lash pear, marking a strong meeting record.

Pathenyron Norri Manawatu Racing Club Lash Pear

Bendigo versus Englishmen in hot match with high scores

Metsourne reports Bendigo opening with 88 for five as Murray adds 28 and Males 31 not out against the Englishmen who posted 341 with Quaife on 73. Earlier Bendigo batted to 193 for twelve with Karlee 73 Freeman 27. heat remained extreme as play continued.

Metsourne Bendigo Quaife Murray Wickeus Dt Karlee Freeman

Victoria v New South Wales tight fret innings

Victoria chased New South Wales after a fret innings where Victoria were all out for 281. McAlister 89, Armstrong 136 not out, Worral Hastings Trumbie Laver and McMichael contributed, Noble bowled well, Clarke failed to start while Armstrong struck brisk boundaries.

Victoria Egaines New South Wales Lond McAlfeter Bbnokay Armstrong Worral Hastings Trumbie Laver McMichael Noble Clarke Armstrong Ebowad Flae

Canterbury in trouble as Hawke's Bay set 195 chase

Canterbury trails at 172 for eight after both sides exchange blows in a tight Otago cricket match. Hawke's Bay posted 248 in their second innings with Seldburg top scoring and Baker, Downes, Wilkie and Geddes contributing. Canterbury need 195 to win with Ganterbury facing a challenging finish.

Crrisyononon Dea Otago Seldburg Burt Baker Austin Geddes Downes Fisher Wilkie Kilgour Williame Monk Extras Onsterbury Tost Lle Sme Wigley Hidley Barry Orchard Fraoke Calaway Nob Ollivier Lawrene Ganterbury Canistonvree Canterbury

Geraldine Rifles Defeat Ashburton Rifles in Boxing Day Match

The Boxing Day rifle match at Ashburton range saw 10 shooters compete in good weather with no wind. Geraldine Rifles beat Ashburton Rifles by four points in a display of strong marksmen, several players posting good scores.

Ashburton Range Geraldine Riles Ashburton Rifles Geraldine Rifles

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A distorted text fragment mentions an earthquake and trembling figures, with garbled phrases about a salute and complaints amid a vague and incoherent narrative. No clear people, places, or dates are discernible from the readable portions.

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