Water race ploughs praised for efficiency and durability
A series of customers from Cherteau Dromore and surrounding areas report strong satisfaction with the water race ploughs sold by Jno Ironside & Son and Campbell Bros. Letters dated May 25 to May 28, 1902 describe quicker race clearance, better work quality, and ease of use with teams of horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maraanl
Weaterfield
Ironside & Son
Bear
Chertrey
Thessra Tronzide
Sov
J. Staierakow
Aoton Estate
Mesera Jno
Cherteau
Dromore
J. Fronalds & Son
Sira
London markets report Australian wheat and Continent stocks
The London markets record total wheat and flour afloat for the UK and the Continent at 42100 000 quarters and 1 435 000 respectively. Australian cargo prices are shown with varied rates for wheat, barley, bran and other commodities, while Melbourne and Adelaide quotes reflect current dull tendencies and minor shifts. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency notes wool sales closed firm with unchanged quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Luna
United Kingdom
Continent
Melbourne
Adelaide
Jane
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company
Addington Stock Market Report Shows Mixed Rises and Lows
The Addington sale today featured cattle with varied quality and price ranges from heavy steers to lighter bulls, while sheep yarding totaled about 6000 fat sheep and store stock. Exporters were cautious and freight declines affected selling, with prime wethers in demand for the trade and fat lambs trading unevenly amid weaker overall sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qounistoayace
North Island
Freezira
Wathbere
Marlborough
Lla
Auckera
Market Report From Burn-Iden Haroside Market
The Burn-Iden market reports 157 head of fat cattle sold with fair demand and strong prices. Beef categories ranged from low to high quality with best cows and half-factors bringing 6 to 8 pounds per head and mediums around 5 to 5 shillings. smaller lots averaged 3 to 4 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jans
G SASS TINE LIV E STOCK MARKET REPORT
Late attendance at the Geraldies market saw a middling sheep entry and a good cattle yarding. Prices listed include fat and forward lambs to 6 2d, heifers and steers up to £6, and porkers from 16s to 17s 8d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldies
Fragmentary Local Note on Personal Matter
An unreadable clipping fragment cites a personal case in Olutha district. It mentions a correspondent and a Ventilation request, with no public interest claimed and no moeneed house identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scorrr Heriot
Olutha District
God Haa No
Press lauds surrender terms as fair in Boer war finale
British press and Home sentiment favor the terms accepted by the Boers as generous and wise. The article argues Britain’s tempered surrender avoided needless bloodshed, noting the Boer resistance while stressing imperial dignity and humane conduct amid the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
South Africa
Bomas
Britain
Britain’s Postwar Mercy in South Africa War Policy
The piece argues Britain cannot be judged harshly for outnumbered Boer resistance in South Africa. It praises generous terms to the vanquished and urges lasting peace over revenge, noting Britain’s position and mercy as a global example amid calls for stricter punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Great Britain
Thia Crisia
America
South Africa
Aa Cowper
Weather and local notices from Ashburton district
Moderate easterly wind and rain tonight with slight earth tremors felt in Obeviot area. Two Burnham escapees arrested at Tinwald. meteor sighting reported in Ashburton Forest. Local sports and social items include a football match setup, a dance ball in Rangirata, and a Dromore entertainment event. Local ads promote cycling shops, lamps, and patent remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wratuna Forscast
Edwin Wirer
Proevernty Lane
Maesars Pyne
Haye Gold
W FM Rnokle
Duneaodel
Johnston
Borwaast Escarans
Burnham
Tinwald
Hinde
Cchool
Metaor
Ashburton Foorest
Auciencera
Tharday
Wrasers
Walker Serco
County Baxp
Gam Buckley
South Africa
Maeterton Park Oval
Probate granted for Barnard and Wilson wills in district case
District Judge Ward grants probate to executors Charles Reid and George William Body for the late Samuel Evan Barnard and to Martha Wilson, Thomas Langley, and Michael Kissane for the late James Wilson. Also lists stock slaughter returns from Ashburton Abattoirs Fairfield for May 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purnell
Ward
Samuel Evan Barnard
Messre
Charles Reid
George William Body
James Wilson
Martha Wilson
Mesera Thomas Langley
Michael Kissane
Ashburton Abattoirs
Fairfield
Seafield School Hosts Pleasant Despite Weather
Friday’s school event at Seafield attracted residents and visitors despite bad weather. Miss Juck and Mrs Porter led songs, Mr McMillan gave a fine dance, and prizes were awarded to Mc Bruce and Miss Armitage as she leaves to Mount Grey. Music by Miss Richardson and Mr Cullen, with Aud Lang Syne closing the evening.
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T. M. Rainey
Tai Tapu
Canterbury
Gily Neil Cameron
Qedric
Lilley Cameron
Kathleen
Royal Conqueror
Kate Charters
Glengyle
W Taylor
Greenhill Stud
Kiut Desatine
Kyle Debating Society
Diettore
McAnulty
Phalemani
Revorta
New Zealand
Mollraith
W Garruthers
Moale
Meagra Christenson
Edgar
M.o.n
Lathgow
Tmarr
McDorward
D Taylor
Jseles
Hon
Missea L Coulter
Edgar Norios
Cyotera
Ashburton
RB. DD
Sounstons Hodge- Whitworth Cycle Agency
Barnett Street
Wape
Fras
Bex
Mesera
Lowry & Uo
Atocka
Mensra Metsher Bros
St SenGeld
Dintzness
Juck Sod Porter
Tir Wilson
McMilan
Acto
Mc Bruce
Eaidents
Armatroog
Iskapp
Mount Gray
Mc H Blunden
Mies Richardson
Mr Cullen
Mont iutt Road Board June Meeting Actions
The monthly meeting on Monday June 2 discussed road repairs for Alford Forest Road and Csiabracs Lyndhorat Road with tenders to be called. Appointments included Mr John Kelly as road in, and McLean to avoid storm water changes. Debates covered rubbish removal, trimming, and removal of trees blocking roads, plus requests to take over Springfield estate road and leasing Springfield reserves. Accounts totalling £57 with various payments and tenders for shingle spreading on Chertsey Road were approved.
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Alford Forest
Csiabracs
Mount Hub
Monars Wlidley
Lewin
Rolleston
Springfield
Power
Lyon
M A Davin
G Robertson
Ly Davin
Mills
Ha County Council
Bocke
Birds Heads
Richard
Chertsey
Prohibition Meeting Voices Reform in New Zealand Colony
A large turnout at Wesleyan Church hears leaders of the temperance movement in Canterbury press for prohibition. Speakers including the mayor and Mr Ell urge strict measures, citing crime, education, and moral duty, with support from Rev Mr Slade and others.
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Wesleyan Church
Qanterbury
Meas HG Bl
Mar
RM Spiers
Levereaux
Slade
Foe
Lamb
New Zaland
New Zealand
Ell
Mora
Anasion
Allalice
Variond Parce
Elnin
Fisg
Olutha
Devereux
Alfred Saunders
Lord Rosebery
England
Ike
Throat and Lung Complaints Promoted Remedy
An old herbal or patent medicine claim touts TUSSIOURA as the sovereign remedy for throat and lung complaints and bronchial troubles, urging readers to try it and promising relief.
Peace negotiations in Transvaal outline reveals Boer stance
A bias book from the peace talks records early Boer demands for a treaty between sovereign states and a referendum on independence. Britain backs a modified draft while Lord Milner and Lord Kitchener push hard for terms, citing compensation and staged concessions amid ongoing haggling. The banning proclamation remains only as to farm sales for refugee camps.
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Loxpon
Britain
Steyn
Brodrick
Middlebury
Lord Milner
Kitchener
Transvaal
Tribute to the Army in the House of Commons
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman lauded the army for its courage endurance and discipline after Mr Balfour’s statement. He praised soldiers for upholding traditions and recognized former enemies now as friends and fellow citizens in liberty. He noted the nation’s joy in peace and urged congratulation to the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Balfour
House of Common
Henry Campbell Bannerman
Royal Jubilee Crowds Cheer King and Queen Across London
Crowds filled St Pauls for a thanksgiving service as the King and Queen received an ovation at the Opera House. The Marquis of Langdowne and Lady Lanedowne were cheered at the Alhambra Theatre. The King held a levee amid fine weather and high enthusiasm. A cab driver trying to evade police collided with the royal coach. the King calmly waited as rescuers freed the horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jane
St Paul’s
Opera House
Marquis of Langdowne
Lady Lanedowne
Alhambra Theatre
Boer Commandant General Louis Botha to Join Family in Month
London reports that General Louis Botha will join his family in Breguels within a month. Prisoners sang the National Anthem and Rule Britannia with enthusiasm, and crowds cheered across camps including Durban. It is anticipated Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner may receive earldoms and Kitchener could gain £100,000.
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London
Louis Botha
Breguels
Bermaada
Durban
Lord Kitchener
Lord Milner
Foreign Press Opinions A Severe Blow to Germany
London reports mixed reactions to peace terms as Austria Japan and others praise the settlement. Some outlets call the terms magnanimous while others attack Britain and Germany. commentary notes political shifts and questions about colonial ties and railways.
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London
Austria
Japan
St Peal’s
Botha
Lord Durgon
India
Alee
Kitchener
Kolinache Zeitung
Britain
Chamberlsin
Vossiche
Germany
England
Milner Receives Jubilation Over Boer War Surrender News
Lord Milner is cheered by a party led by Jane Lowpow announcing the surrender of Boer forces. The news triggers widespread celebration among the crowd and officials as details of the capitulation unfold.
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Lowpow
Jane
Royal congratulatory messages end South Africa hostilities
Lord Milner sends a gracious note stressing thanks for a peaceful coronation and orderly dominions. The King cables Lord Kitchener acknowledging the termination of hostilities and praising his troops for bringing the difficult campaign to a glorious conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Milner
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Tribute to the Boers in Canadian send to De La Rey
A Shern brooke Canada cable from a Third Contingent member welcomes the new brotherhood to the Empire. It praises Boer bravery and humanity on the field and prays for lasting unity with Generals De La Rey and Botha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jane
Shernbrooke
Canada
de la Rey
Botha
Prisoner totals in May reach twenty two thousand five hundred fifty five
Mr Brodrick reports a May 1 total of 22 555 prisoners including 60 plus and 785 under sixteen. King Edward will send the message to Parliament today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Brodrick
Edward
Chinese Commissioners Move to Suspend Ad Valorem Transport
Shanghai dispatch reports the Chinese commissioners ordered suspension of ad valorem transportation while Obing proposes duties in gold rather than silver to fund indemnity payments on a gold bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texport
Jone
Shanghai
Obing
Borough Funds Criticized for Frequent Grants and Unmet Needs
A correspondent challenges the Borough Council for granting ratepayers money beyond essential works and urges a public vote on expenditures. The letter cites unsafe footpaths and poor street lighting, proposing £70 for paving and more lamps, plus coronation lamps to honor localities.
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Siz
Iam
Eta
Viewart
Murder trial opens in Allanton over Sinnott death
United Press report from June 4 records Hugh Sweeney facing murder charges in the death of Mrs Annie Sinnott at Allanton on March 26. Fire destroyed the house. the fork prong embedded in the heart was found after the body was recovered. Nineteen witnesses are listed, with medics cross examined to rule out embedding during removal from the blaze. The court case resumes tomorrow.
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United Press Association
Bivooerda
Donzpin
Jane
Abibe Suprema Court
Hugh Sweeney
Mea
Annie Sinnott
Alanton
Hvad
Sweeney
Mra Sinnott
Wit Peaney
Crose
Tragic Fire Fatality In Webgter Area Reported
Mrs Annie Alnsworth wife of Samuel Alnsworth mother of the Rev John Alnsworth of Webgter died after a fire started from the floor of a room. She had lived forty years in the area and was found insensible before passing away. The incident occurred as she was alone with the blaze believed to have started from the floor.
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United Press
Electric Telegraph
Geey Moves
Jane
Annie Alnsworth
Samuel Alusworth
John Alnsworth
Webgter
Derby racing results announce Ard Patrick and others
Derby results list Ard Patrick winning with Rising Lane second and Felar Luck third as reported by United Press Association via Sleotric Telegraph. The item records the top finishers in the Derby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Sleotric Telegraph
Auckland Races Results and Dividends
June 4 meeting at Auckland reported winners Steedman first in Steedman, Tarragon second, Clarion third and dividend totals including £3 841. Lapizes Brownatasrextrucaase Sailor The Swimmer led Tarragon Kassere among top three. Dividends £5 138 and York Hampicar Golden Rose led by Solar Lorge with dividends £22.
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Eugesiie Racgvovsnss
Conalading Resuita
Esmuina Tverecednasa
Steedman
Hiarma
Clarion
Lapizs Braonat Srextrucaase
Swimmer
Tarragon
Kassere
York Hanpicar
Golden Rose
Outink
Military
Highander
Wales
Solar Lorge
New Zealand Qan Nominees List for 1600 Yard Race
The New Zealand OUP page lists numerous horses in the 1600 yard event. Nominated names include Kalbora Gladisle Paoama Hal berdier Calibre Magnicant Kiwi Sart ohedor Ssorep Socaty and many others across a long roster.
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Ouristonorca
New Zealand
Wal* Pawa
Gt Mohael
Sirlae
Pampere
Vladimir
Convoy
Beddington
Nos
Thuberland
Grey Seaton
la Vallere
Tortulia
Ostlak
Ganreate
Porirus
Mota
Nonette
Mo' Wood
Motor
Ringman
Guko
Stepdancer
Dantees
Bowman
Lady Lillian
Renown
Dea
Maruca
Trumph
Kelpy
Terrepin
Qotark
Exhuwai
Onga
Sparkbrook
Achilles
Exmoor
Ghoorky
Legion of Honor
Seneation
Clanbare
Lolah
Bombardo
Imperator
Welboby
Dundas
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Priam
Qhrerteey
Ashburton County
Prioh
Chorteey
Tive
The
Thomas Stonm
Thomas Bradbury
Acton Estate
Derrylln
Kyle
Daur Birs
Rosent Mulligan
Campbell Brod
Per Guo, Campbell
H. Gresham
Foome
Wateor
Atlas Miles
Timaru
Manitoba
Dhla
Beach
Few Zealand
Ondeolutsig
Colonial
Finglets Saga
Kaitangata
Westport
Newcastle
Mount Somers
W. H. Collins & CO
Timbor
Mitchell & Turner Drapers and Clothiers
Ashbuston
Mitchaile & Turner
Ashburtor
E. Gibbard
Tancred Street
Ite
Walt
NTS
Andrew Orr
Kiess
Commercial
London Markets
Syonny
Cape
Malta
Addington Stock Market
Sasstine
Gaphurton Guardian Ags
Vexttas
Seafield
Mount Iutt Road
Goard
United Preas Aenociation—By
Electris Telegraph—Copyrighth
Pacific
Kitchener and
Milner
Affairs In China
Borough Funds
Allanton
Sportize G
Auckland
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