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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 03, 1901

Page

2

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.

Prirenanp-De Janeard 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.

Timaru Goode 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.

Wuarmen Beront Edwin Wires Qorpwall Ork Tait Ashburton Mantertom Tata

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.

AARO Aedborton County Rasing Club Dwaa Waimate Pravina Av Hanning Great Worley Essox George Ruch Bureri G Ward Ashberton Rakaia Ashburton Orrret Crock de Willis J G Ward Express Pont Fies Holy City Land of Rest Miss Kidd B. Crosphead Holy Shrine Anderson Panl Silas E. Craighead Kersel McClurg Miss Watt DaNosa Hackney Mary Ann Eather Miles Linthorpe Road Stamfordhill Wyon Weagott Jilannelette Emma Henery T W Woodger Tigary Harsour Timaru Walmats Manchester Aahburton Rangitata Ir Mackintosh Rahburton GeneRnal Briter London Redvers Builer Karl Roberts Secretary of State For War Bailer Jbia Buller Redvers Buller South Africa Natal Pelief Ladysmith Tranavaal Komat Poort Apwiual Wow H Rawson Hi Tech Torpedo School Wilson Dona Wilson

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.

Bass Myr Bass Onehouga Atatedn Arctarep Lerrens Betyond Addrovand Oder Sedburton Merel Lionel Davies P Gardiner England Germany Austria Italy Band of Hope J D Jory F Bee Meare Hayman L Pratley Solon Emma Chapman 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.

Wakanut Road Mossia Leadley Allen Cameron Doak James Allen Secretary of Agriculture Department of Roads H 8 Pitman Thomas Kelly Qglerk Sir Pitman Mrg M Watson Ashburton Lres CO J Styche W Raylia Styche Wagate Baylis Conta J Shearer D Johnstone Crown Landa Wilces Spvens

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.

U Datted Press Association Electric Telegraph Loxpon Boshof Herbert Williams Springfontein Naise Bethel New Zealand Mounted Rifles Kitchener Newealand Natal Orange River Colony Reuter Pretoria Standerton Botha Vaal River Bloemfontein Cape Colony J Wendrick Smith Afrikander Bond Graaf Reinet Ospa Fir W Hely Hutchinson

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.

United Pross Association Slaotria Telegraph Sypnet Sydney Duchess of Cornwall George Government House 7Th Royal Fusiliers Lord Hopetoun Robert Son Baden. Powell Lexpos Jane the Times Ophir Canada Halifax Nova Scotia Quebec Minto Sir W Laurier Montreal Lord Strathcona Ottawa Duke Canadian Pacific Coast Manitoba Northwest Territories Columbia Ontario Toronto Hamilton Niagara

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.

United Press Electria Telegraph Loxpow Tientsin Standard Imperial Court Prince Chang Li Bung Chang

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.

Loxpon Mey the Times Paris Netherlands Newport Rhode Island Asnzibar Thompson Commonwealth Imperial Appellate Court Chamberlain Discovery Saffron Walden Essex A Woderhouse W Peas Libsral W Gray Sonzervative

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.

George Robert Rudkin Kamara Chamberlain Chamberlain’s Ishbarton Drug Company Prige

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.

London International Miners' Congress

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.

United Preas Association Electria Meteourne Syowry Barton

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.

Mitchell Dunfermline Scotland North Perish de Mitchell Aberdeen Granite City

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.

X¢ Mc Hardy Chertsey Fearlett Robson RO Gill Rough Riders Ashburton Hanty M New Zealand Chertsay Bobaon Charteau GO Gill South Africa Mies Wilkinson Gill Robeon Syme Palmer Miesea Bing Tally Dickenson Riley Messrs Ironside Upton Bob Mra Morgan Morgan 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.

Vlakfontein Hanga Lord Kitchener Barbadoer Botha Standerton

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.

Westameron Jone Agricultural Department War Officr South Africa Kaupokocui Taranaki Tonbridge Danger Signal Dunsdin Ashburton Timaru Camara Momobaki War Office Auckland Wellington Maiiposs Sen Franclvon Metable Bed Bros Courtenay Place Durin Sonoma Feriaco

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.

Rakela Invercanatsy Jane Actoas Aky Doyen

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.

Mra Pogogk Isloes Mra P Ward Rohimeon Kowai Marty George Pocock Seafield Pocock

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.

Richard Simpsons Ashburton Dez Sigel Mengram EH Steel Juzirell

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