Mail Maile close for ports and territories listed
An item notes mail closure and altered routes for multiple ports and regions including Northern Ports Westport Simca Haweii Phillipines Japan United Scala Canada United Kingdom Europe via San Heoncisco with money orders 250 ym and registered articles. Details specify dates January 7 8 and February 8 with times 6 20 pm and 689 pm and destinations Brindisi Achburton.
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Worthan
Westport
Simca
Haweii
Phillipines
Japan
United Scala
Canada
United Kingdom
Dus
London
Europe
San Heoncisco
Tucanera
United*States
Early 1901 New Zealand export totals and prices
United Press report details 1901 export values for New Zealand with Auckland and Grey district gains. It lists silver exports, price values, and yearly increases, noting Auckland 85 805 ounces valued at 10 225 and other regional shifts amid a tally of stock and commodities.
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United Press Association
Electria Telegraph
Gaeymouth
Dan
Auckland
Toouth
Puutofma
Reeves’ Proprietary
Roxburgh
Royal
Wool-Tie Antwerp sales to be held January 9
London reports upcoming sales of the Antwerp wool and meat offers dated January 9 including 145 from Australia. prices for merino wethers and beef items are given as official quotations by the Freeza Meat Trade Association with limited carcase quotas.
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London
Antwerp
Australia
Canterbury
Dunedin
Southland
North Inland
Lampia
Hinds
Frezea Meat Trade Association
Invercargill Wool Sale Reflects Wet Weather Demand
In Invercargill the first wool sale of the season offered 4077 bales, about one third of naval offerings, with wet weather blamed for the lighter total. Crossbreds showed strong competition and London quotations influenced pricing, as coarse crossbreds met good enquiry and bulk sold near London values. Prices ranged from 4d to 7d for various grades and sellers generally received slightly more than expected.
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Invercargile
London
Prices from Ashburton Agency 1902 Market Report
The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers Co operative Association lists session prices dated January 6 1902 for milling pearl oats barley malting and other grains. Figures include bid prices for oats barley and barley products with earnings noted for farmers on farm trucks at Ashburton.
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Ashburton
New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Canter
Tory, Ltd
Traders Reach South Africa Urging Intercolonial Trade
Johannesburg reports show Mr J Graham Gow promoting New Zealand goods as cargo limits hinder shipments. Woollen fabrics from Wellington Kalgoorlie Mosgiel are praised for quality matching English outputs. Government plans subsidised steamers to deliver mutton butter cheese and flour direct to South Africa. Trade appears to revive amid ads in the Johannesburg Gate.
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J Graham Gow
New Zealand
Johannesburg
Mosgial
Yorkshire
Ite
Johansnesburg
Generous Buckley to Depart for Old Country
An editorial note from Asphurton Boardian on January 7, 1902 praises Mr GA Buckley for his constant public spirit and support of town and county ventures. It notes his unasked generosity and his leadership example, and wishes him a pleasant voyage and a timely return to Lagehor.
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GA. M. Buckley
Old Country
Thie
Buckley
Mc Buckley
Mr Buckley
Lagehor
Ashburton considers mayoral honorarium at council meeting
At a borough council session Dr Timusiog proposed paying an honorarium to the next Ashburton mayor. Some members argued against funding from an overdraft while others supported broadening the field of candidates by removing cost barriers. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee for careful examination.
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Timusiog
Ashburton
Sealy
Nome
Grimvis
Reid
de Davis
Gourell
Ona
Worka Committee
Dr Jones
Davia
Cha Miyor
Cr Andrews
Willis
Finance Committee
Timmins
Gcowrt House
Jones
Thia
Ors Jones
Alcorn
Davison
Court House
Local and General News Briefs From the Borough and Beyond
A mixed wrap of notices and chatter: the Waiwetu cricket tour in Wellington with Timaru and Temuka matches this week, and a dinner at the Central Hotel with the Mayor presiding. Borough Council debate runs over hours, with Dr Davis sharply criticising alleged evils of lots and corner business, while the mayor rebukes him. A Redbuddon yards incident delays a sale due to a missing luncheon hamper, though no injuries occur. Reports touch on esoteric political plottings, overseas correspondents, and stock company finances. insurance results show a record net revenue of £391,045 with substantial allocations to reserves and dividends. Local ads promote used bicycles, Hollis cycles, and a City Cycle Works display in Burston Street.
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Crrexur
Waiwetu
Wellington
Dunedin
Timaru
Temuka
Ashburton Cricket Club
Domain
Central Hotel
Conner Wong
Borough Council Inc
Evedoy
Davis
Falcon
Dc Davis
P Dicey
James Gordon Bonnet
Stanley
Deidyingstone
London
Stanhope
N. 4 Inswraves
Erram
Auckland
New Zealand
Rangier
Srconp-Hasp Brewerys
Burseth Street
Hollis
John Ore & Go
Hollis & Sone
Trials and society notes from Timaru and district update
Local trials and notices include the Binote field trial at Mr A Kean’s Newtown Rakala farm next Saturday. Borough Council discusses moving the Courthouse site and municipal fundraising questions. Social events feature Waldorf Company bookings at Oddfellows Hall and a theatre run of As You Like It and The Dice Merchant of Venice. Association votes on rule changes for officer elections, with reports deferred. Timaru news recounts the Darling case with two celebrities, a boot theft ring, and the arrest of Aline Maud Mary Mackay for thefts in Timaru and Christchurch. remand granted, bail set at £25.
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Janat Warport
Divot Waldorf
Imaru
Saya
Timaru
North
Warring
Christchurch
Ellison
Tally
Aline Maud Mary ‘Mackay
Timara
Harold Whittaker
Albert Prosser
Elton
Timaro
Qaasidy
Catholic school excursion tickets on sale at the Prabytery
The article notes children's thkrets for the Catholic Schools excursion are available at the Prabytery until tomorrow evening. Masses are scheduled at Rakain Catholic Church on the 26th and Methycp on February 2nd.
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Prabytery
Rakain Catholic Church
Mesars Fletcher Bros
Giorga Landry
Waterton
Flemington
Winslow
Thuredaye
Lecas
Zaalandia
Burnett Street
Mount Somers Road Board Monthly Meeting Notes
The Mount Somers Road Board met with all members present led by Mr Chapman. Plans were discussed to seek an advance grant from the Government for the NEW ROAD to Lake Heron and Winterslow Road repairs after flood damage. A health act update required appointing members to enforce infectious disease notices between meetings. Footbridge repairs at Baid’s Creek and river crossings were authorized, with an open crossing replacing a culvert near Hewson’s Bend. Accounts totaling £25 6s 9d were approved.
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Mount Somers Road
Mr Chapman
Lake Heron
Winterslow Road
County Council
Baid's Creek
Hewaon’s
Bede
Call for a local Brava Brass Band in Ashburton
A letter to the editor urges forming a Brava Band in South Canterbury to avoid distant engagements. It notes public interest sparked by a South Canterbury Battalion Band visit and argues for a strong local program with church parades and community support.
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South Canterbury
Ashburton
Ashburton Borough Council Notes In Evening Meeting
Ashburton Borough Council held a detailed session with the mayor and ten councillors present. Debits and receipts were reported, and correspondence ranged from railway station improvements to charitable aid and nuisance notices.
Inquest Over Martha Reader Death at Local Hospital
An inquest in Waneanur finds Martha Reader died December 28 from septic peritonitis due to selfinflicted womb perforation with an instrument. Jury regrets hospital rules prevent dying depositions in suspected criminal cases.
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United Press Association
Electria Telegraph
Waneanur
Martha Reader
Argentine Presa Threatens to Suspend Relations with Chili
The Argentine press reports that Argentina accuses Chile of underhanded negotiations and declares that its government intends to suspend diplomatic relations. It also states that Argentina has ordered the rest and the army to readiness.
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Daily Telegraph
Washington
America
China
Unicad Press Association
Electria Telegraph
Lonpox
Argentine Presa
Chili
The Tragedy at Guildford Station Firing
Inquest at Guildford found Buckley shot by the stationmaster after a night intrusion in the office. The office was sacked and the safe forced. Buckley, armed, advanced after being discovered. The fatal shot was deemed not intentional. Buckley was a personal friend. The jury exonerated the station master and praised his courage.
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United Place Association
Aleotela Telegraph
Eyoxny
Buckley
Guildford
Ariadne Wreck Case Charged Captain in Bribery Attempt
Jane Mumford former captain of the Ariadne was charged at the Magistrate Court with attempting to bribe Crown witness Annie Downing to retract her testimony. Downing, a Sydney hotel maid, overheard Mumford offering £400 to wreck the yacht. detectives overheard the meeting at the Criterion Hotel.
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United Presa Association
Elecorle
Deniste Hurch
Jane George Mumford
Magistrate’ Court
Annie Downing
Downing
Sydney
Kerry
Mumford
Fred
Engagements and Peace Talks Ping Through South Africa War News
Reports from the front describe Major-General Rundle and Staffordshires near Tweefontein repelling an attack after a near ambush and retreat to camp. Boer leaders discuss peace talks if surrender terms loosened, while Milner is rejected. The Times urges sustained supply lines and depots, with more troops and light railways. Scots Greys suffer heavy losses at Bronkhorsts Spruit. Bruce Hamilton’s column cross Vaal River and defeats (but cannot pursue) the Boers in rain and fog. International reactions include skepticism from German and French presses and dismissals of British Army outrages by Italian and Austrian attaches.
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Grenadier Guards
Staffordshires
Tweefontein
de Wot
Hirmen
Daily Mail
Free Staters
Lord Milner
the Times
South Africa
Western Transvaal
Bronkhorst
Boera
Bruce Hamilton
Vaal
Moore
Lord Roberts
Erord Roberts
Seventh Contingent dispatch from Wecumeron battlefield notes
A January report from Colonel Porter details the split of the regiment in December with detachments to Mowesstle and Darban. It lists captured materiel including ammunition, wagons, saddles, and cattle, notes 13 wounded, and mentions 30 cases in hospitals. The unit reached Botha's Pass by the 10th and anticipates the Eighth Contingent joining.
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Garrett
Mowesstle
Darban
Botha
Eighth Contingent appoints Cranahan to Addington Camp command
Major Cranahan, appointed to command the South Island section of the Eighth Contingent, traveled north by the night express to assume charge of the Addington Camp.
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Wratten
Edwin Wites
Cranahan
South Island
Addington
Ashburton Health Claims and Local Grocery Ads
Fragmentary notices report Rovo-ferrum touted as a nerve tonic and strengthener, with claims of mental relief and blood improvement. Local ads praise cheaper dried fruits, groceries, and Wena Brand extracts, plus medicines and tonics urging readers to patronize Ashburton merchants for best prices and safety assurances.
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Wilton
Ashburton
Messra Bletcher Bros
Wall
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