Obituary notices from Ashburton area reflect community losses
Prirenanp De Janeard aged 30 and Hanniat Pocock both die after extended illnesses at home. Jans Epwarp, second son of Thomas and Ellen Pritchard, dies at 30 at Traverton. Richard Simpson dies June 2 at his residence after a long illness aged 44.
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Traverton
Ashburton
Jans Epwarp
Thomas
Ellen Pritchard
Pocock
Pineleigh
Benfield
Hanniat
George Pocock
Peane Simpson
Richard Simpson
Harbour Board weighs Timaru port charges amid finance fears
At a Timaru Harbour Board meeting the finance issue dominated дисcussion. The standing committee proposed a harbour rate rise of £769 over last year to fund interest and sinking, with Waimate Borough added to rated bodies. Some members urged concessions for Ashburton importers, hoping mutual gains for Timaru and Ashburton.
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Avor
Inter Ain
Waimate
Ashburton
Timara
Aoma
Mr Macintosh
Abvhburton
Hopra
Ashberton
Vimaru
Ashburton Notices and Local Events Highlight Week
Wuarmen Beront-Captain Edwin signals north to west and southwest while rain affects progress. The Duke of Qorpwall’s birthday is noted as the blue ensign at the new post office. W. B. Tait returns from Ashburton Hospital in artificial condition. Fire Brigades Committee discusses more camps for prevention. A town sparrow vigil described as unusually cashy. Railways petition seeks light line construction costing under £2500. The Guarda concert features new acts including Wright's Banjo Band and a Waterloo recitation.
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Qorpwall
Ork
Tait
Ashburton
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Ashburton Chronicle Irregular Notes and Local Items
A collage of notices from Ashburton and surrounding towns including council dates for meetings, bird purchases rates, a swan pair with fledglings, an inquest verdict for a twelve year old boy, and remarks on railway illumination plans. Also reports on kingfish stranded, a celluloid map case for cyclists, a hospital concert, an inquest verdict on accidental death, harbour board discussions, and military news about Buller and Rear Admiral Wilson.
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Ashberton
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Stationmaster Bass Arrives for New Post in Colony
Reports note Mr Bass, newly promoted to stationmaster, began duties on Saturday. Letters received from Sedburton post office list unclaimed items for Lionel Davies, P Gardiner & Co, AR Hill, Mre J P Kelly, J Cynch, and M Wille. Royal visit preparations include Mr J Wilson fixing window transparencies. Russian officers plan visits to study barracks in Europe. The Band of Hope met with Rev J D Jory presiding. program by Miss Hayman, L Pratley, and others, collection total 1496d, temperance hymns sung.
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L Pratley
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Emma Williams
Misgee Maggie Lill
N Hoarding
Connie Jory
Masters J Williams
Albert Willams
Philip Jery
T Fee
Wakanui Road Board Holds Monthly Meeting
The Wakanui Road Board convened on Saturday with Mossia W Leadley chairing. Minutes, correspondence, tenders, payments, and general business were discussed, including asset use, rate collection, and repairs with several items referred for action or delayed pending further information.
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South Africa War Updates From Official Dispatches
The report notes Boer forces in Boshof four months, garrison rations cut for two months, and Herbert Williams dying of enteric at Springfontein. Contingents may reclaim captured guns, while 20 000 Boers and 12 000 refugees crowd camps in Natal and the Orange River Colony.
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Royal Visit Highlights Duchess Gifts and Duke Medals
Sydney reports a royal visit end with a Duchess gift album and the Duke receiving war medals at Government House. About four hundred medals were given to soldiers. a reception for Parliament members followed and a royal dinner was hosted. The Times notes Ophir’s September Canada tour with stops in Halifax Sydney Quebec Montreal Ottawa and a return voyage via Newfoundland.
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Crisis in Chena Withdrawal of Allies Shocks China
Tientsin desk reports Imperial Court holds Prince Chang and Li Bung Chang responsible for the Allies departure by a set date. Reactionaries aim to portray the withdrawal as Court defeat. Renewed trouble after withdrawal is feared.
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Global News Briefs From A Turbulent Era
A collage of 19th century items reports Russian influence on Paris stocks, the Kaiser welcoming Dutch royalty in Potadam, the Constitution yacht’s speed in varying seas, and 1126 slaves freed in Zanzibar last year. It notes a jurists conference on an Imperial Appellate Court, a propeller accident delaying the Antarctic Discovery voyage, a bye election in Saffron Walden, and rising smallpox cases aboard the Ormuz with quarantines in place.
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Chamberlains Pain Balm Promises Quick Relief
Town Clerk George Rudkin touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm after a severe actings attack with immediate relief. He cites prior failed embrocations and notes friends with rheumatism also found benefit and urges it as a good household remedy.
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French Miners Seek International Strike Support
At the International Miners Congress in London on May 31 French miners urged an international strike in November to win a larger share of profits. English delegates promised to limit output costs if France and Belgium strike.
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Government moves to curb Black labour in sugar sector
A state deputation urged Mr Barton to ban black labour and impose duties on sugar imports and sugar produced with Black labour. The Premier indicated the government planned to prohibit black labour after a period with major interests and supported an import duty.
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Jubilee of Rev Dr Mitchell Marks 40 Years at North Parish Dunfermline
The Rev Dr Mitchell of North Parish Dunfermline completes 40 years as pastor. He received a piece of plate and his wife a diamond ring at a congregational meeting. He notes 1654 communicants 1083 marriages and baptised 586 children in 50 years in Dunfermline. He was ordained in 1851 and is 92, a native of Aberdeen with a DD conferred in 1875.
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de Mitchell
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Chertsey flag ceremony and village social overwhelm weather
Despite a cold drizzle the Chertsey event went ahead with a Union Jack raised at the school, speeches by Mr Fearlett and Mr Robson, and patriotic songs. Trooper Gill received a watch from well wishers at a social honoring his return from service, with music and dancing concluding late.
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South Africa
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Robeon
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Ironside
Upton
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F Ironside
Lynching Over Horse Theft Reported in California
A United Proes Association dispatch from Wakapoaka reports a father three sons and a restaurant owner were lynched at Madec California after a case of horse stealing. Police and local authorities have not released further details as investigations continue.
Boers under pressure as cordon tightens at Vlakfontein
The Boers at Vlakfontein face a tightening cordon and fighting on the 29th. Lord Kitchener warned the War Office in recent telegrams. Some Boer prisoners are sent to Barbadoes and Botha's secretary has arrived at Standerton.
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Government plans five tone cheese shipment to South Africa
The Agricultural Department, at the War Office request, initiates an experimental five ton cheese shipment from Kaupokocui factory Taranaki to South Africa. Commissioner Tonbridge will tour the colony with the Royal party and a stallion Danger Signal will enter shows in Ashburton Timaru and Camara towns.
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Dunsdin
Ashburton
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Durin
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Brilliant meteors brighten night sky across coast
Reports describe a brilliant meteor seen westward after eight o'clock with a rainbow of colors and a long bright tail lasting minutes. A second fireball was observed near Rakela in the early morning, with witnesses noting a rainbow hue and sky lighting.
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Obituary for Mrs Pocock in Seafield Union
Mrs Pocock dies after lingering illness at fifty one. Widow of Mr George Pocock of Seafield and mother of eight, the youngest fifteen. Daughter of Mr Ward Rohimeon of Kowai. Family receives sympathetic regard as funeral is set for Wednesday.
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Isloes
Mra P
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Kowai
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George Pocock
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Death of Mr B Simpson after long illness in Ashburton
Mr B Simpson and Mr Richard Simpsons well known in Ashburton. Mr Simpson died Sunday after a painful month long illness. Formerly employed for many years by Dez Sigel Mengram and EH Steel. leaves a widow and several children deserving sympathy. Inquest takes place at 1 45 tomorrow.
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Ashburton
Dez Sigel
Mengram
EH Steel
Juzirell
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