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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jan 16, 1900

Page

3

New Zealand Contingent Gains Imperial Approval in South Africa

Major Robin of No 1 New Zealand contingent reports to Mr Seddon from Arandel on 14 December that Imperial officers praise the unit. By that Friday they had been twice under fire, a rider’s horse shot, and the men worked hard with limited rest. They welcome the Premier’s cable praising their first skirmish. Major Robin aims to send a fuller report next mail.

Seddon Robin New Zealand Arandel South Africa

Canterbury Mounted Contingent Proposed For South Africa

A Canterbury plan proposes fifty mounted men with horses and passages paid to South Africa for imperial service. The Premier replies that Canterbury and other colonies may supply contingents aged 20 to 40, up to 250 total, to be under Commandant control and shared costs with the Imperial Government.

Australia Dolong Imperial South Africa Canterbury

The Second Contingent Departures From Lyttelton

The Waiwera sailed from Lyttelton after five tonight to transport duty. Fifty extra men and forty two horses are accommodated. boilers and water tanks were cleaned and holes cut in decks. Captain Smith leaves for Wellington to command the Hotchkiss Battery. A farewell dinner was held for him by the College Rifles. The Demonstration Committee plans a send off at Jervois Quay and Cuba Street.

Curistohurde Waiwera Lyttelton Buniela Wellington Smith Hotchkiss The College Rifles

Forward Movement Rumors on Buller Prompted by London Wires

Wellington reports the Agent-General wired the Premier with London dated January 15 saying correspondents' messages publish rumours of a forward movement by Buller but provide no authentic information.

Wellington London Buller

War Items From Across the Front Lines

A son of Sir Evelyn Wood with troops at the Orange River bridge. Reports say General Joubert is threatened by a Boer commando. Mafeking faces high prices for provisions as siege costs rise. Potatoes have jumped from £1 to $2. The Free State press shows nerves amid Boer setbacks. Gordon from Ladysmith notes Boers dislike night movements. The Italian government honors Lord Methuen’s Belmont victory. Belmont casualties include a Welsh boxing champion and a Walsall player. A major provincial firm shifts to French imports amid French press vituperation. Hyderabad’s Nizam donates 15 000 rupees for wounded in South Africa. nobles invited to subscribe. Gordon Highlanders receive luxury food shipments from Copenhagen. Looting at Elande Jaagta yields 100 sovereigns. another £150 cheque for aiding a wounded man. Orange River bridge names Artillery Surrey Chaviot Hille for military exercises. Pestoria ladies misjudge English soldiers as youth. One Boer casualty at Elandslaagte wore three British medals. War Office to notify next of kin of fallen soldiers. Emily Halkett, joining nursing in South Africa, receives 20 000 cigarettes for wounded. Ronbaix’s bread relies on British trade. Molteno seen as distorted in Milner talks. Captain Campbell nearly killed after Enslin battle. his horse Soarer wins Grand National. Soudan and Ashanti campaigns lend experience to officers. Over 500 tons of rations sent. 5,000 knit stockings urged. Scotch wool imitations praised amid German conquests.

Evelyn Wood Orange River A. Kaffir Mooi River Joubert Ban Fowes Mafeking Free State Wose Gordon Ladysmith London Lord Methuen Belmont St John Boxer Wales Hickling Walsall Hyderabad South Africa Gordon Highlanderes Morera Wolff and Arre Copenhagen Ab Elande Orange River Bridge Artillery Surrey Chaviot Bosra Elandslaagte War Office Emily Halkett Baron Malkett South Alfred Milner Cape Theoby Campbell Boor Enalin France Muntand

War Office dispatch and Boer War anecdotes in 1900s press

A column of wartime notes reports the War Office sending half a million tins monthly of vegetable sauce, pensions for Scottish soldiers' families, and satirical comments on flags and leaders. It recalls Kipling, officers like Polly-Carew, Ben Viljoen in Durban, and a curious Bible-for-rifle episode.

Little Man in Blue Tribute From Ladysmith Poem

The Morning Post prints a poem by Mr G. 8 Bowles praising the blue jackets at Ladysmith. It follows a vivid narration of a lone “little man in blue” delivering drills, marching, and guarding the seas, with praise for his unseen role and questions about his identity and pay.

the Morning Post G. 8. Bowles Bluej Okets Ladysmith Bowles Effeer Jack Tari Kipling Tommy Atking

Destructive Hailstorm Strikes Methven

Methven report describes a severe hailstorm causing extensive damage to buildings and property as residents assess the impact and begin repairs. No injuries reported in the brief, with local emergency services coordinating response.

Storm Devastates Methven Area With Heavy Hail Damage

A severe storm struck near Methven causing heavy hail damage and long-lasting ground cover. Farmers including Mr DB Cameron reported losses while Mr W Morgan J.P. also suffered damage. The hail began about 5 30 pm with thunder and lightning, lasting roughly 45 minutes.

Methven Cameron W. Morgan J.P

Storm Ravages Forke District Destroys Crops and Gardens

A severe Saturday storm wrecked Mugers Simpson McCormack Stockhill areas in Forke district. Crops lay flat, hedges snapped, gooseberry branches broken, windows shattered, potato tops stripped, cabbage stalks cut to roots. Local observers report widespread damage.

Forke Mugers Simpson McCormack Stockhill

Point of Law Can a Mistress Claim Breakage Costs

A reader asks if a mistress by law can claim the price of an article broken by her servant from the servant’s wages. The correspondent notes servants are normally not liable unless a contract at engagement makes them so.

Ashburton News Briefs From South Africa to Local Events

A mixed Ashburton page reports on United Prasa funds passing £5100, Montgomery's kinetoscope premier at Oddfellows Hall, Gordon Highlanders march and front-line news, and nurses chosen for South Africa service. Also notes direct New Zealand orders for South Africa, butter and cheese export growth, and the Ashburton Musical Union gathering. A Christchurch Press manager John Guthrie obituary is noted. Ashburton Forks School treats with prizes, a concert, and thanks to contributors.

South Africa Lincolnshire Imperial Peter, Webster, Littlecott Hiatt Dresser Mr Pierson New Zealand Australia Hoa Shipping Companya Amodiation Telegram Anp Preas Association Telegram, Musical Union Ashburton Musical Union Deaty Creistentren Press Association John Steele Guthrie Christchurch Wuthrie Asupvrton Foxes Asoon Ashburton Forks School Acoo W. Riches Marsden Mingey Lawrie Herring Redmayne Charters James Messrs Treston Lawrie Walker Green Good Garamintee Ashburton Forke School

Local Grocery Goods Prices From Markets

A fragment lists various brand names and prices for groceries and condiments including Day and Martins pasta Black Nixcy lead Brass Black Lacquer Keen's Oxford Blue Colman's Mustard and Reckitt products. It also notes tins and per pound pricing for tea, biscuits, ginger nuts, and des serts with scattered figures.

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