Nurses Report on Camp Illnesses in Natal
A Radburton nurse writes from South Africa about deadly fever enteric illness and dysentery afflicting troops at Mooi River Natal. She details typhoid danger, pneumonia complications, meningitis relapses, and a Scottish patient’s death amid severe dysentery and Natal Gore sores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kira Trever
Mins Gertrude Cittiecot
Radburton
South Africa
Extead
Mooi River
Natal
Thut
Tammy
Posamonia
Modder Goreit
Ladysmith
Aikenhead
Adise Littlecot
Tragic Tomahawk Attack in New South Wales Publican Involved
A well known publican named Dowling at St MacKean inflicted serious injuries with a tomahawk on his wife and his niece. The niece is in precarious condition while the wife is reported gerring. Authorities suspect a sudden bout of madness linked to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sypway
Dowling
St MacKean
Trouble in Ashanti reports by native messengers
Lieutenant Colonel Wilcocks believes native reports that Sir Frederick Hedgaon with women and children and a sizable force fought to Ekwanta, suffering losses, and heads toward Deukera to Cape Coast Castle.
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United Proes Association
Hleotha Telegraph
London
Wilcocks
Frederick Hedgaon
Ekwanta
Deukera
Cape Coast Castle
Crisis in China dominates Daily Express quick bulletin
Report from July 5 notes Allied forces capture of Tientsin and destruction of a fort near foreign concessions. Admiral Seymour wounded in his house. attempts to relieve Pekin fail amid heavy casualties. Legation burned. Prince Tuan rumored to have poisoned the Emperor and Empress Dowager. Oregon re-floated. provisions scarce, ammunition limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Daily Express
Admiral Seymour
Tientsin
Ad. Seymour
Pekin
Legation
Cnstoms Star
Tuan
Honarona
Seymour
Pe Rin
Oregon
Colonial Troops for China and Naval Brigade Ready
The government accepts a naval brigade for transport to China and a gunboat Protector manned by colonials will sail for Obina in sight days. The notices are dated July 7 with times recorded in the offical office entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakenwaka
Mewsourne
Chamberlain
Apgnaipz
Protector
Obina
Steam Road Roller for Ashburton County Council
The committee recommends purchasing a 12 4 ton steam roller with annual operating costs estimated at £550 and a road work capacity around 30 552 chains per year at about £0 35 per chain. They foresee demand for multiple rollings and potential for expanded use across local roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheirman
Ashburton County
Loag
Ashburton
Orj
Hugo FrRiepi An
Indian Famine Relief Fund Subscriptions From Ashburton Schools
Schools in Ashburton county report subscriptions to the Indian Famine Relief Fund totaling multiple pounds from Mount Somers Hampstead Borough and other local schools. Donations listed include per head amounts for students and several named individuals contributing to church relief efforts. A further draft of 26 pounds was sent to the Weslayan Church in India for relief purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Indian Famine Relief Fund
Mount Somers
M J Kerr
Hampstead School
W Brock
Borough Schol
OC D Hardie
Convent Girls High School
Springburs School
S Baird
Wakanui Echoss
John Orr
Baring Square
C Walker
O Dixon
India
Agricultural Parliament echoes in New Zealand farming circles
A Wellington recast Agricultural Conference dubbed the Agricultural Parliament of New Zealand drew 56 delegates from 31 A and P associations. Key topics ranged from weed eradication to government seed laws, with amendments placing some oversight to local authorities while other measures remain under government control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Agricultural Parliament of
New Zealand
New Zeonland
Waltington
North Island
Theas
South Island
Zier Alia
Consserante
Agricultural Department
Ashburton
Australia
County Connella
Bliud
Myer
Calf-bleeding vents and veterinary education debated in conference
In a conference discussion the need for veterinary education and protection of qualified vets was urged amid concerns about amateur practitioners and cruel practices. Stock health issues featured, including anthrax risks and maggot infestations, with Canterbury noted as best in stock health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chia? Exparrncmn
North Island
South
Canterbury Tarmere
Confarenca
Aratspu lockup fire claims life of prisoner
A fire at the Aratspu lockup at four this morning killed William Alfred Stanaway, jailed on house breaking and gun theft charges. The cause is unknown. investigators note Stanaway was a heavy smoker possibly with matches. The blaze began inside the lockup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avok Lane
Aratspu
William Alfred Stanaway
Stanaway
Cabnel Webb
Dunedin
Inocheon
Grand Hotel
Startling Plague Inoculation Report From Wellington
Wellington reports a sanitary commission and Dr de Latour inoculated guinea pigs with germs from dead rats. The guinea pigs produced bubonic plague bacilli. Rat infections declined as some guinea pigs recovered while others developed symptoms more slowly. No dead rats found at Balclutha, inspection planned. Dunedin rats migrated to countryside with many dead specimens at Lovell's Flat. cultures could not be formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Duardin de Roberta
de Latour
Balclutha
de Hoberta
Dunedin
Lovell
Fiat
Roberts
Health resort for Ashburton county proposed at beach
A borough deputation asked the County Council to back a public reserve of domain at the beach to serve as an earth and pleasure resort for county residents. Dr Davison argued its benefits while the council debated land purchase or subscription funding and planting plans for a future system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cra Davinon
Paul
Willis
County Council
Ashburton
Davison
Me Farper
Friedlander
Keller Takes Grosvenor Hotel Near Chicatehurch Station
Reference to advertising columns notes Mr P Keller has taken Grosvenor Hotel near the Chicatehurch Railway Station. Friends of Mr and Mrs P Keller are invited to view the hotel and arrange accommodation in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P Keller
Grosvenor Hotel
Chicatehurch
Railway Bridge
Madras Street
E Bay
Ashburton
Christchurch
Wakanee Road Board Minutes From Ashburton Meeting
The Wakanee Road Board held its regular meeting in Ashburton with members Mesera FP Stewart chairing. Minutes were read and confirmed, correspondence from the Land and Income Tax Department discussed, and a declaration form signed by the chairman. The Acting Premier’s telegram announced a peace holiday in South Africa and colony-wide action. The overseer reported efforts to recover full rates creating eligibility for full government subsidy, and noted roads were in unsatisfactory condition needing more shinling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Mesera FP Stewart
Lloyd
A H Ayrton
James Wilson
J Ocehranee
Land and Income Tax Department
Wellington
South Africa
Messrs Wilson
Road board considers repairs and finance plan
The Upper Ashburton Road Board discussed repairs to Benfield and other roads, urging immediate improvements funded by a special rate across wards. A ranger’s report on impounding was noted, and a contractor was given a month to finish his small contract. Ambulance classes were granted space in the Board room under conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Ashburton
Chaiman
Benfield
Dromore Station
Lloyd
Ayrton
A Meckay
Eucalypti Extracts and Counterfeit Oils Alarm Consumers
A long notice details authentic Eucalypti Extract by Sander and Sons with claims of purity and superiority. It warns against inferior oils sold as Eucalypti Extract and explains tests showing oxygen content and resin removal as key indicators. Also lists milling and sale notices and a large auction of household goods and furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Melbourne
Wrate
Bonn
Greifawald
Prussia
Schule
Bon
Dre Mousier
Alwaya
Sander & Son
Sandoret Viebocis
Australia
Sander & Sons
Broad Listing of Household Goods and Medicines
A dense catalog of drugs, soaps, cleansers, vinegars, oils, and tonics. Items include McLeod almond scented soap, Lifebuoy soap, Pears tablets, Beecham’s pills, Castile Glycerine, and Saint Jacob’s Oil with varied prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawling
Pear
Miller
Hott
Bonnington
Seigel
Holloway
Cockie
Beecham
Benger
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Aszeurros
New South Wales
United Preas Association
Elestria Telegraph
Wakapuaka
Ashanti
China
Hankow
Agen
United Arena
Steam Road Roller
Agricultural & Pastoral
G. W. Lanner
Ashburton A. & P. Aasociation
United Press
Ty Hiedrie Telegraph
Alnburton
Wakanege
Anid: & Sons
Eucalypti Extract
Canterbury Farmers’ Association
Geraldine
Pas
J. Mundell
Alotioneer
BR. B
Pearce
Osborn Coombe
Piano Tuner
Experd
Llewellyn Owen Ah Hia
Cameron Street
Park Street
W. Sparrnow
North
Isses Cameron & McRae
Dresemakere
Oddfellows’ Hall
Moore Street
DE. Dlle DE Norvell
Riminive
Winter Jacketa
Onspe
Northcote
Hefford
Patiente
Ainswourn
Eton Atrest
Hampstead
Furtcore Bros
Mrroust & Turner
Tancred Street
Burneth Street
Fuxrraen Bros
Eclgr Maululs
Whee the Butler
Lord Roberts
Capetown
Walter
Kai Lung
Maker of Nations
Hanneh
Pearson's Strand
Wide World
Cassels Royal
Windcare
H. M
Mary Axncorn
Capos
Tau
Sale
Northcote and
Nonking
Mrronern & Puanen
F. W. Hanmer
Algo Mereton
Harkness
Ree. W. Hanmer
Alered Curtis
Carter
Dresden
Axminster
Brussels
Rotorua
A. Ours
Jam
A.m. Sharp
H. Izwitt
Mary Offioa
E. W. Hanmer
John RB. Bland
Hondallanka
Ceylon
St Stephen's Ghurgh Ashburton
Trinity
Holy One
Dromore
R. A. Woodthorpe
Salvation Army
Day of Salvation
Masom Gazzani
D. Thomaef
Thomas
J. L. Onnistenssy
Mayfield
Brandford Reaper
Mauey-Warrie
Sydney
D.F. Digglug
D.F. Duncan
Friedlander Mros
West Street Horse Mart
Friedlander Bros, Lipi
Friedlander Bros
Ltc
Atasons
Eriedlander Bros. Lp
Hts
Lyndhurst
Mk Max
Jeu
Ltp
Land and Estate Agents
Friedlander Bros. Limited
Geo
Faston Nicholas
Ashburton Forks
Mary Awy
Havelock Street
Baker Bros., Undertakers
South Belt
P. Keller
Proprietor
Wittiame
Fletcher Bros
Valencia
Barcelona
Orossa
Bisckwell
Ana
St George
Crosse and Blackwell
de Vere
Tuslebrook
Tad
Morton’s
Day & Martin's
Nixcy
Castle Brand
Sains
Brunewick
Keen
Oxford
Reckitt
George's
Colman
D.S.F
Neave
Mellin
Robinson
Nelson
Queensland
Corbury
van Houten
Garibaldi
Omhanes
Florence Watts Us
Cocktail Ltd
Albert
Morton
Tobscco
Williams
Jane
Naltrod
Dorby
Golden __Hagle
Pialds
Prose
Bell's
Vestas
Gorman
Bell
Volman
Broome
Barry
Finniston
Himrod
Gary Gs
Kepler
Kipler
Eliman
Solae
ASH Supply
Ashbuton and
Christomarce
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