16 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
1
A fragment lists Thursday 7 30 p m teachers Bible class Friday 7 30 p m short service with address and 3 15 p m choir practices. The text lacks locations and full context.
The Queen's Speech preview notes pacific relations and Salisbury era firmness as Britain anchors open doors in Egypt and China. It highlights a cautious, colorless domestic program with no army or navy increases and signals a tranquil session for imperial affairs.
The Ashburton Catholic Literary Society held a well attended meeting with Mr F Cooper presiding. Junior members competed in an elocution contest and Mr P Hanrahan won the President's trophy for his Michael Dwyer recital.
A correspondent condemns a temperance column for vulgar language and indecent statements, expressing disbelief that such material appeared in the paper. The writer threatens to unsubscribe if controls are not imposed and signs as a concerned reader.
A reader criticizes Borough Council members for childish behavior at a Monday meeting or “fizz” and cites plans for an unattended future session. The letter implies poor leadership and asks for reform amid council friction.
Prospect of resolving the dispute between the New South Wales Cricket Association and Major Wardill is reported. A match scheduled for Sydney may proceed if negotiations are reopened as Wardill writes to Sydney today to resume talks.
The Victorian side to face the New Zealanders on Friday lists Laver Stukey McMichael McAlister Graham Worrall Honeybone Murray Armstrong Wilson and Warrant in a strong batting contingent but weaker bowling. The New Zealanders arrived after a smooth passage and practiced this afternoon at the nets, with optimistic notes about their form.
The Starborough estate sale by government for clone settlement next month drew many buyers from Canterbury and onteide. About 40,000 sheep from Starborough’s flock sold at first class prices. prices ranged with halfbreds at 12s 3d and ewes at 12s 2d, rams up to 48s, lambe 8s 3d, and draught horses selling to 40 pounds along with cows to 4 pounds 7s 6d.
Miss Vercos resumes vocal and piano teaching in Rakaia Chertsey districts offering solid technique and exam preparation with address to be advertised.
An odd ad notes Diamond Jubilee tea claims and a boast about an oyster story. It references Shearman Bros as agents and emphasizes unblended mountain grown tea. The tone mimics a playful sales blurb from a historical newspaper page.
New York report records widespread school closures as cold and snowdrifts halt classes while factory operatives stay at work in warmer buildings. By Feb 15, about 100000 people in New York face starvation as southern fruit and orange crops are ruined and the blizzard abates.
In Toloilo the British American and German consulates were burned with varying Filipino losses. Washington reports deny a German sale to Filipinos. The Senate debated Philippines references as Senator McHenry's resolution passed 26 to 22, with Senator Hoar denouncing it as infamous amid Aguinaldo's appeal.
In Brispaneg on February 15 the Parliament dissolved and a new Parliament is summoned for May 2. Premier Mc Dickson issues a manifesto to Electors urging Moderation as the key issue. He calls for nonpartisan rationality and asks adoption of the amended Bill, noting Queensland must follow if other colonies accept it.
A late February dispatch reports several great Atlantic liners reaching New York five days late due to terrible weather. It notes ongoing searches for missing steamers Pavonia and Bulgaria with no results. It also covers Tolstoi on the Peace Conference and Campbell-Bannerman's view of Anglo French relations.
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