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Local notes report shooting prize lists for New Year at Laghmor range and forecast strong winds with rain ahead. Other items cover fishing yields at river mouths, a Green Street picnic by Good Templars, Levels Estate ballot plans, and upcoming visits by the Bros Wirth Company to Ashburton in January with strongman Leer Paget and star acts ready to perform.
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Asmurtoy River Association
Laghmor Range
Wratune
Edwin Wired
Vale
L. Owen
Wanganui Tiver
Thos. Taylor
Ashton
Pusesass
Peimmer
North Island
Lyttelton
Ashburton
Seppon
Dunedin “ Star
Seddon
H. G. Berryman
Fifb
G. F. Dodds
Dodds
H. Sinclair
Wakanui
Good Templars
Greenstreet
Staveley
Messra McIntyre Bros
Staveley Hall
Levins Estats
Levels Estate
Firth of Clyde
Montgomeryshire
Doris
Polly Woodside
Messrs Kaye and Carter
Christchurch
Firth of
Clyda
Mayfield Brass Band Debuts In New Uniforms
Mayfield notes Christmas memory with the Mayfield Brass Band returning in public in new uniforms. The band showed a closing appearance and proud attire. Weather remains dry and food supplies run low as crops fear rain. J G Good sells field business. J G Firth takes over and is wished success.
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Mayfield Brass Band
J. G. Good
Geet
AE Mayfield
J. G. Firth
Auckland arrival and New Zealand libraries noted in brief
The Ventura mail steamer reached Auckland last night. New Zealand ranks high in public libraries per population with 298 libraries reported. The Premier plans a Timaru visit late January. Several local items note fishing, sales, tenders, and a poultry census urging steps to count poultry nationwide. A Standard Oil dividend and Rockefeller income are detailed, with libel actions announced against papers over a timber stand inquiry.
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San Francisco
Ventura
Auckland
Rekais
Rangitata
Waitaki
D. Thomas
Arcade
New Zealand
Timaru
Timaru, Landed 111 Arrivalls In Three Hours. A Masterton
Concert at Wakanu i for No-lianse League aid
A Boxing Night concert in Wakaanui schoolroom raised funds for the No-lianse League. Mr G W Tadley presided, Rev G B Inglis absent, and Miss Rosewarne opened with a piano overture. Performers included Miss Butterick, Mr Owens, Miss J Roge Warng, Master Sidney Smith, Mr E H Sampson, Miss Clara Butterick, and Miss Clara Smith with varied songs and recitations.
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Wakaanui
G. W. Tadley
G. B. Inglis
Rosewarne
Owen
Revirta
Butterick
Mies J. Roge- Warng
Simé
Sidney Smith
E H. Sampson
Melbourne
Misa Clara Butterick
J. A. Rosewarn
Castle Square Opera Company
New York
Clara Smith
Dromore School Sports and Tea Event Acknowledged
The Dromore School held its annual sports and tea on Wednesday December 23 attended by many district residents. Prizes were awarded for events in the paddock lent by James Allen. Special prizes awarded by Miss Breeze went to Doris Clarke, D. Jamison and Joyce Elliott. Flo attendance prizes went to Lily Hampton and Dorothy Maxwall.
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Dromore
James Allen
Githey
Tex
W. J. Elliott
Miss Breeze
Doris Clarke
D. Jamison
Joyce Elliott
Flo
Lily Hampton
Dorothy Maxwall
Elliott
Maxwell
Miss Breaze
A. C. Maxwell
Scott, Pickens
Thackeray
T. Blackburn
James Alton
Syme
Me Cameron
Japan Guarantees Funds for Fusan Seoul Railway
Japan commits to provide one million sterling for the Fusan Seoul railway project. The contract mandates completion of the line by 1904.
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Lennon
Dee
Japan
War Clouds Gather as Powers Mull Japan Russia Clash
Reports from St Peters burg New York Vienna Paris and Pans December 28 indicate Russia and Japan may resume talks while Britain and the United States weigh war risks Britain is urged to remain ready with naval power and China may be drawn into any conflict Japanese readiness is praised while Russia faces strong pressure from Manchuria and eastern questions Delcassé defends pacific aims stating no vital interests are at stake and conciliatory moves remain feasible
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Dunedin
Harper
Stourbridge
New Zealand
Saddow
Zeaand Bank
Elark
America
Harper and
Australia
Washington
Sonpox
St. Peterburg
Russia
Japan
Morrison
China
Manchuria
M. Lessar
New York
Padge
England
Europe
United States Navy
Britain
United States
Honolulu
Asiatic
Vienna
Herr Brandt
Pants
Senate
M. Delcasse
France
Russian Preparations and Diplomatic Actions Reported
A meeting with Lord Rothschild urged Lord Lansdowne to press Russia over Kishineff trials rumors. Russia orders a million pounds of tinned meat from Omaha for delivery by January 26 and shipment to the Far East. The Times Odessa correspondent notes the transport Ekaterinasloff sailed with troops and crew for the Far East. Russians win a concession to build the Teheran Shirwan railway.
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Lornov
Lord Rothschild
Lord Lansdowne
Russia
Omaha
Priseo
Far East
Times
Odessa
Ekaterinasloff
Teheran-Shirwan
Japanese Troops for Korea Prepare for Deployment
The Sixth Army Division based in Kumamoto is held in readiness to be sent to Korea, with plans reportedly dated December 25 and circulated through Western Pacific channels.
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Torta
Dee
Sixth Army
Kumamoto
Korea
Ashburton Stock Market Report Shows Sparse Yardings
Attendance at Timwald yards was limited with 1900 sheep and 30 cattle yarded. Cattle prices eased from last week while store and fat cattle ranged from 5 to 7 15s per head. Lambs, crossbreds, and wethers sold slowly with entries largely bought by a distant buyer amid holidays.
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Timwald
Cattlaas
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