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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 02, 1903

Page

3

Empire Reciprocity Debate Splits Unionists in Britain

The Economist calls Chamberlains rule impractical or harmful and the Spectator predicts the Unionist party could collapse. G Al Reid in Sydney bars punitive tariffs, urging either preference or revenue tariff support. He warns the policy shift endangers the Empire. Sir E Barton declines comment before details are released.

Lorpox Chamberlain Ulema Spectator Sydney G. al. Reid Great Britain E. Barton

Fire at Mas terston residence kills two boys

The Mas terston home of Dr Kindersley was gutted in a Monday blaze. Inmates were rescued amid great effort as two boys died from suffocation and others were injured while a trapped youth attempted to free himself. The king and queen expressed distress.

London Dr Kindersley Masterston Kindersley Austria Italy Primitive Methodist Church G. B. Inglis Arenia

New Zealand CustomsInquiry on Fiji Leaf Imports

The Customs Commissioner discussed a Fiji grown raw leaf concession with Austin Walsh Company aiming to admit at a lower rate and establish an Auckland factory. Cabinet review planned, Fiji government engagement noted. Wgtn reports June 2. Assistant Inspector of Native Schools W W Bird appointed. Twenty five sentence prisoners to Haumer Springs. Dairies Act test: hotel milk sales without license. judge reserved decision. bookmaker John Randall fined for betting. George Barnes fined for altering Theatre Royal fittings. District Law Society president welcomed new Magistrate Hazel don.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph Auckland Dana Commissioner of Customs Jon C. Mills Hare Austin, Walsh Company Wellington W. W. Bird Haumer Springs Haselden John Randall George Barnes Nell Coy Theatre Royal District Law Society Bar Hazeldon

Licensing meeting grants most licenses amid police reports

At the annual Licensing Committees meeting all licenses were granted with an 11 o clock extension except three hotels deemed unsuitable by police. Central and Clarendon Hotels were adjourned for two weeks for a police detail check, while Provincial Hotel will be reviewed later. The Awarua Committee cut hotel licenses by 25 percent, denying Morde’s Waikiwi Fotheringham’s Woodland’s Challis One Tree Point and Smart Gap Road. Closing time set at 1 o'clock.

Por Press Association Pauuriston North Central Clarendon Invercandint Awarua Morde’s Waikiwi Fotheringham’s Woodland Challis One Tree Point Smart Gap Road

Coming Legislation and Government Stance on Trade and Land Reform

The premier outlines proposed legislation on taxes, land value assessments, and regulatory changes. He signals a shift toward licensing and regulation over prohibition, discusses food distribution schemes, and comments on preferential trade. A state fire insurance plan may be revised, and a land acts amendment aimed at Crown tenants and land applications is planned to reduce duplication and expand liberal terms.

West Coast Aly Cameron Kimberley Port Chalmers Seddon Echome Ldl

South Canterbury Rugby Union Tournament Draws Decided

South Canterbury Rugby Union met at Temuka to set entries for senior junior and third class contests. Trials shortened to five minutes, a motor cycle handicap planned, and a special motor match arranged between J Connell Temuka and H Clarke Christchurch. A managing committee was appointed and ground rules set including pavilion charges and public track restrictions.

South Canterbury Rugby Union

Ashburton County Racing Club Nominations Declared Elected

The Ashburton County Racing Club announced nominations for officers and committee posts. With nominations not exceeding required numbers, Mr J C N Grieve is president, Mr BK Peache vice president, Mr Daviso treasurer, and a full slate of committee and steward nominees were declared duly elected.

Ashburton County Racing Club J.C.N. Grieve It BK. Peache Daviso W. B. Denshire E Gates P. Jones L. de C. Malet G. M. Watson F. Russell I. &. Upton G. 8. Mathias Hugo Friedlander

Winslow Race Meeting Heads Tomorrow on Prince Birthday

The Winslow Sports and Racing Club hosts a qaunual race meeting at Winslow tomorrow with large horse fields and athletic events. Notable competitors include J. Davison McColl and J. McNaudt. Tipsters nominate Hardies Defiance Maiden Flat Boilover Mavis Ciss Yankee Artilleryman Lagmhor Walter Renounced and a list of entrants for the New Zealand Cup with many horses named.

Winslow Prince of Wales J. Davison McColl J. McNaudt Boilover Lagmhor Walter

Ashburton Hospital Committee Full Monthly Meeting

Ashburton Hospital Committee held its usual monthly session at the County Council rooms. The meeting covered water supply issues, the temporary fix by ME Kilworth, and a pending inquiry into pumping costs. The house surgeon reported admissions, discharges, scarlet fever, two deaths, and nurse health. The Christchuch Hospital Board claim, ladies committee bylaws, probationers, drug duty, pipe depth disclaimer, patient accounts, tenders, paddock renewal, water supply, treasurer appointment, and contractor payment were discussed with adjournment set for July.

Ashburton County Council Fies TH. Wieilasder Hiyman Mesare Pata Teramos Kilworth Homes Watson England Robins Il Health C Trust James J. Trevor Christchurchr Hospital Christchurch Gillespie Christchurch Hospital Bolger J. W. Colyer Wellington Hospital Board Wellington Board I. Childs Hospital Board Childs Cousettes Suygost Patiens Messrs Reid and Studholme Steid Friedlander

Breeding Sheep Catalog Entries for Merino and Shropshire

Merino stud ewes in lamb to a Champion Lincoln ram two merino stud ewe lambs and two tooths Shropshire stud ewes bred by Messrs Upton and J M Furze eight Shropshire ewe lambs fat showy wethers fat Merino wethers

Winwald Campbell & Son Otakeke J. Little Allandale E.G. Wright Shropshire Corriedale Sir Geo Lincoln Ram Messrs Upton J. M. Furze

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