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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 10, 1902

Page

3

Council Minutes Show Budget Talks and Coronation Planning

The council discussed economy measures with Dr Willis withdrawing a motion for expenditure. Reports from Engineer, Reactor, and Foreman of Works were adopted, including flood damage, yard conditions, and maintenance work. By laws on meat and milk were confirmed, and coronation holidays set for June 26 to 28.

Enginedh Timuamina Davis Reactor Stephenson Coleman Fortman Foreman of Works Reid Willis Sesl Tones Aaid Koya

Native named Takerau fatally scorched near Taupo

Press Association report from Auckland says Takerau, a native, was accidentally scalded to death at Tokeanu near Lake Taupo yesterday morning. While going to bathe he fell into a boiling mud spring beside the path and, though extricated, suffered horrific burns over his body below the neck until about noon.

Electric Telegraph Auckland Takerau Tokeanu Lake Taupo

The Parnell Tragedy at Avextown Police Court

United Press report from Avextown states William John Parker faced charges of attempting to murder Elizabeth Martin his son William Bruce Parker and his wife Susan Parker and attempting suicide. Parker bore a bullet wound, and Sub-Inspector Mitchell requested an eight day remand as victims remain in hospital.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph Avextown William John Parker Parnell Elizabeth Martin William Bruce Parker Susan Parker Parker Mitchell

Prisoner Sentenced for Forged Letter of Credit Case

In June 9 proceedings at the Supreme Court John Frere received two years imprisonment for negotiating a letter of credit for £260 issued to J N Jones of Alkape Wanganui dated March 1899. The judge lamented the Witness Cares was not present to be questioned. In Nexson on the same day a man named Haris collapsed and died in the street from heart disease after a period of stable health.

Avoxranp Supreme Court John Frere J. N. Jones Alkape Wanganui Cares Nexson Haris

Spanish Scientist Figueras Claims Atmospheric Electricity Generator

Spanish scientist Figueras, professor of physics at Las Palmas, says he invented a simple generator to collect and store atmospheric electricity. He envisions use in railways and factories and predicts a major industrial revolution as he travels Europe seeking a patent.

Lanpon, Dunett Figueras Las Palmas Europe

Victorian Ministers Form New British Government

Mr Irvine has formed a new ministry with Mr Irving as Premier and Attorney General, Mr Shiela as Treasurer, Mr Davie as Solicitor General, Mr Murray as Chief Secretary and Labour Minister, Mr Bent as Minister for Railways, Mr Tavern as Minister for Works and Agriculture, Mr McKenzie for Lands, Mr Cameron for Mines and Water Supply, Dr Reid for Education and Health, with Megsra Kelood Pitt Sachse Kirton listed as Honorary Ministers in a United Press telegraph report.

United Press Electric Mecaourns Irvine Irving Shiela Davie Murray Labour Bent Tavern McKenzie Cameron Reid Megsra KeLood Pitt, Sachse Kirton

Edinburgh confers law doctorate on colonial premiers

Edinburgh University grants the Doctor of Laws to visiting colonial premiers amid ceremonial ties. Mr Barton gains honorary status at Gray's Inn. Khaki bicycle adopts tweed-speed hub and glow gear, enabling speed shifts without pedalling. Royal patronage supports photographers.

Edinburgh University Barton Gray's Inn

Peace Thanksgiving at St Pauls with Royal Procession

Crowds gathered outside St Pauls at two in the morning for a peace thanksgiving. The Lord Mayor surrendered the City Sword to the King at Temple Bar and led a grand procession to the Cathedral where the King and Queen and royalties attended a sermon by the Bishop.

Glentria Telegranh Coprwright Lennox St Paul's Temple Bar Ruskin Lord Roberts Buller

Davitt unveils Armagh monument for Pro-Boer Irishmen

My Davitt unveiled a memorial in Armagh honoring Irishmen who died at Modder River. He predicted England would one day admit its war against the Boers was wrong as bystanders grew boisterous and police stepped in to avert a clash.

My Davitt Armagh Modder England

South Africa War Surrenders Mark End of Conflict

General officers report Boer surrender figures rising with 4102 in the Transvaal and 183 in the Orange River Colony. Major General Elliott welcomes the capitulations and King messages express relief. Lord Kitchener notes disarmament proceeds as 198 rifles turn in on Saturday and 4342 total so far.

United Presa Wieotricolegraph Loxnox Duns Lieberberg Reikuil de Wet Vannikerk Vandermerwes Vredefort Elliott Field-Cornet Booth Bosrs Cape Fouche Orange River Colony Transvaal John Morley Edinburgh South Africa London Lord Kitchener Ian Hamilton Heidleberg Reitz Rhenoster Kop Balmoral

England team named for Lord's Test second match

The English XI for the second Test at Lord's from the 12th includes MacLaren Jackson Hry Ranjitsinhji Jessop Taylor Lilley Hirst Rhodes Lockwood Tyldesley Braund with Trumble possible. Noble and Darling ill but improving. rain delayed play.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph—Copyright London Lord’s MacLaren Jackson Hry Ranjitsinhji Jessop Taylor Lilley Hirst Rhodes Lockwood Tyldesley Braund Trumble Noble Darling Lennon Cobden Trumper

Impressive Ceremonial at Pretoria Observed by Thousands

A grand peace ceremony in Pretoria’s public square drew about six thousand troops as Lord Kitchener and Generala Tan Lamilton Baden Powell with Lady Methuen attended. Medals and Victoria Crosses were presented to nurses and officers, with prayers, an Archbishop sermon, hymns, and Kipling’s Recessional. Boers report four hundred forty surrender at Brandfort and 126 at Balmoral.

Lonpon Pretoria Lord Kitchener Capetown Kipling Brandfort Hinden McKenny Balmoral

Pretoria conspiracy plot targets government buildings

Sixty arrests across Pretoria since the pesca declaration on suspicion of roles in a plot similar to the August shooting of Lieut. Hans Cordura. The plan aimed to blow up Government Buildings and Lord Kitchener's residence and to spike arsenal guns, with detainees including lawyers a doctor a chemist and Hollander prisoners on parole.

Pretoria Pesca Hans Cordura Lord Kitchener

Cardinal Vaughan and Dr Parker Lead Thanksgiving Services

Cardinal Vaughan preached at Hollow Way and Dr Parker spoke at City Temple praising the colonies for their noble services. Adelaide held Thanksgiving services yesterday with large church attendance.

Cardinal Vaughan Hollowway Dr Parker City Adelaide

Imports Up and Exports Down for May Compared to Last Year

United Frese Association by Uletric Imports and Exports reports May shows imports rising by 927000 pounds while exports fall by 506000 pounds versus May of the previous year. Lennox June notes the changes in trade figures.

United Frese Association Uletric Telegraph Lennox

Troop convoy arrives and convalescents join Wellington duties

Seventy three officers and men of the sixth and seventh contingents under Lieutenant Christian arrived by the Zealandia via Sydney and proceed to Wellington. Most troopers are convalescent from the previous draft with two exceptions, Sergeant Coleman of Wellington struck by lightning and Trooper Revell of Ashburton recovering from typhoid. An Auckland Association wire reports a three year old girl, Ivy Brown of Kaukapakepa, found drowned in a pool.

Auchano Christian Zealandia Sydney Wellington South Africa Capetown G Coleman I R Revell Ashburton Voleman Auckland Ivy Arthur Brown Kaukapakepa

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