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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
3
The Winslow Sports and Racing Club held its annual meeting at Winglow with a large local and district turnout. Officials including President Mr Donald McLean and Managerial staff oversaw events, gate receipts reaching a record level, and several horse races plus athletic handicaps conducted with prompt, orderly running and several riders fined for disobeying orders.
The Rev W Slade discussed Fiji politics with Ashburton paper, noting natives’ poll tax objections, limited self government, and mission influence. He blamed White Australia sentiment, spoke on Fiji’s sugar economy, and warned of Governor changes under Sir Henry Jackson and influence from Sir Arthur Gordon.
The London crowd greeted Mr Chamberlain with cheers and flags as he attended a Cabinet meeting. Bells rang bands played and many carried miniature union jacks while penny whistles sounded in the streets. The celebratory night was lively yet orderly in the capital.
On June 3 1011 am reports say continental newspapers denounce peace terms as unfair. Britain is praised for not appearing distressed and emerging stronger. Commandant Malan wounded at Somerset likely to recover and estimates fourteen thousand rebels will be diafranchised.
Reported cables describe Kruger and Leyds as consternated by the peace declaration without consulting them or revealing terms. Other delegates acquiesce. Kroger says he has no desire to return. Weekend skirmishes with fatalities are noted as delegates begin returning troops. signing aims to end the war.
Ashburton Senior and Junior teams traveled to Christchurch to face Drapere Obriletohurch Avon Qinhs. Ashburton A beat Drapere A 2 0 at Lancaster Park with F Clack and Millichamp scoring. Avon A defeated Ashburton A 4 2 at South Park with Millichamp Clark Watt scoring. Drapere B drew with Ashburton B 1 1 at South Park with Rands scoring for Ashburton. Avon B beat Ashburton 2 0 at South Park with Rands scoring again. Referees were W Johnston and Bent.
In a spirited football match at Domain Oval Christchurch Pirates beat Albion 12 to 0. Albion led early with Gray scoring a try, Mahoney and Wise added later while Pirates, even with four missing teammates, fought uphill and dominated the second half.
The message notes mixed international reaction to Boer events with conciliatory tone in many papers. Mr Chamberlain urges awaiting colonial endorsement before discussing empire commercial relations. Cable from Lord Kitchener thanks for congratulations from New Zealand as Cape Colony reports on constitutional registration and redistribution aims.
A Springburn team defeating the Pirates by several points on Firata ground. Gundry and Griave scored for Springburn while Gray replied for the Pirates. The visitors, heavier and stronger in the forward division, won decisively. A mixed Springburn Club party then traveled to Mathvany to face cenningtons, winning by seven points with a goal and a try. Brown added a late try for the winners as Moses kicked a goal from a mark. The losers featured Stephens Ironside and Aldridge, with referee O Mo William. A postmatch luncheon followed at Mr Borkitts Hotel. The return fixture is set for two weeks hence. The seconds match between Sunbhorn Droga and Exoslotor at Domain ended with Sunbhorn Droga winning by wine points.
The article lists day two race results with multiple names such as Maiplex Harpies and Gazar Noptgers Horpia Rack. Dividends are shown for several events including values like £ 27 4s and £ 5 15s. Alec started a lineup including Osvaliero, Gobo, and Evening Wonder.
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