Appointment of Local Agent at Ashburton
The role of Local Agent at Ashburton has been filled succeeding Mr William Stonyer.
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William Stonyer
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
2
Mail day closings for San Francisco sets June 24
The notice lists mail closings for San Francisco on Tuesday June 24 with adjustments as required. It outlines the schedule and indicates changes may apply to related post routes and delivery times.
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San Francisco
Methven Monthly Sale Attracts Large Attendance
The usual Methven sale was held yesterday with strong turnout. Yarding was good and trading brisk. Fat sheep sold from 9 8 to 13 5d, store lambs 8 3 10d. Cattle prices ranged from £5 7s 6d to £6 15s for steers, store cattle £4 8s, cow in profit £6, fat heifer £5.
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Methven
Estimate of Boer Forces in the Field at War Start
An official estimate places Boers at 80 000 in the field, but the total strength was likely about 100 000 when including deserters, mercenaries, hidden fighters, scouts, and the vast spy network. The piece credits British logistics and strategic success, noting Boers fought on home ground while Britain moved troops across seas.
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de Wet
Lord Kitchener
Lord Kitshener
Africa
Coronation notices and local updates in Ashburton
Local items report Trooper H Collison of Marawiti killed in a June accident at Forthay. School board receives a ceremonial Education Department ensign for Coronation Day. Coronation committees meet at Borough Council Chambers at 7 30 pm. Lanarkshire collieries propose a 3 million capital and 6 million ton annual output. Coronation sale offers 23 percent discount by H C Barrett. Ashburton County Racing Club notes John Davison re elected treasurer and T E Upton re elected chairman for fifth time. Somerset building delays due to accident require new timbers. work proceeds slowly toward Burnett Street.
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Lanarkshire
H. C. Barrett
Draper
East Street
Ashburton County Racing Club
John Davison
Lab
T. E. Upton
Upton
Weather and public notices from Ashburton and beyond
Warn Forscast describes a heavy gale expected within twelve hours from now with glazing risk and strong winds. Lost property includes spectacles and a bicycle awaiting owners at the police station. A passenger carriage axle issue caused a car to detach from a train. Various local notices cover court corrections, Salvation Army services, and a broad column of cultural notes, rail incidents, and advertisements.
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Forscast
Edwin Wires
Dobson Street
Visit of Cinquevalli to Ashburton Vaudeville Show
An Ashburton visit showcases Paul Cinquevalli the famed juggler with Harry Richards No.1 vaudeville company. The bill features Madame Lydia Yeamans Titus and Frederick F. Titus, Charles Colby, Miss Alice Way, Professor Wrigley, Miss Nita Leste, James Opie, Charles Walker and Ida May. Box plan goes on sale Saturday at H M F Jones Stationery.
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Harry Richards
Ashburton
Paul Cinquevalli
Cinquevalli
Richards
New Zealand
Lydia Yeamans Titus
Frederick F. Titus
Charles Colby
Alice Way
Wrigley
Nita
Leste
James Opie
Charles Walker
Ida May
America
H Mf Jones
Aussies to face Bast and Harrogate Eleven September 1
The Australian cricket team will play an Eleven of Bast and Harrogate on September 1, replacing the 86 Trelen's match which has collapsed.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Bast
St Harrogate
Trelen
Australians versus Derbyshires match at London
In bright weather on June 19 the Australians faced Derbyshire. Derbyshire dismissed for 152. Law ton 60 and Storer 36 led the scoring. Howell took four wickets for 8. Australia were 17 for 1 at close with Trumper out for 10.
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London
Derbyshire
Lawton
Storer
Howell
Trumper
High School Clinches 18 Point Victory Over Southern Cross II
In a yesterday afternoon match, High School defeated Southern Cross II by 18 points to nil as backs dominated the game. Kingston Sinclair and Watson scored tries for the High School with Berryman adding two conversions and Sinclair one. Referee F Pritchard officiated to general satisfaction.
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High School
Southern Cross
Gregs
Hepburn
Smith
Purse
Simpson
Kingston
Sinclair
Watson
Berryman
F. Pritchard
English Licensing Bill Amendment Failures in London
London reports that an amendment to compel publicans to supply non intoxicants when asked was defeated by 178 to 164. The minority included about a dozen Unionists. Several unrelated advertisements follow, including poultry catalogues and health tonics from Groates and Wilton.
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London
Kitchener Granted £50,000 by Commons in South Africa
The House of Commons approved a grant of £50,000 to Lord Kitchener by 227 to 48. He telegrammed General Botha expressing hope for a new era of reconciliation in South Africa. Paris reported a positive impression. Boers’ figures show camps housing 42,000 with 11,000 dead or sick, 9,000 captured, and 18,600 surrendered. Troop movement includes Union Castle liner steerage bookings and the Manila with the Seventh Contingent leaving for Wellington.
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United Press Association
Loxpor
House of Commons
Lord Kitchener
Botha
South Africa
Paris
Union Castle
Plot to Blow Kitchener Residence Foiled
The plotter Sim was overheard speaking with Commandant Beyvers. Plotters met in an empty house to plan a dynamite tunnel and wire network near Lord Kitchener's residence. The plan aimed to detonate the mine when Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner were at the manor.
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United Press Association
London
Beyvers
Sim
Lord Kitchener
Lord Milner
Americans slain after grave desecration in Binangonan
An American sergeant two corporals and four privates who desecrated graves at Binangonam near Manila on May 30 were captured by Filipinos and killed, dismembered. Several natives including nine of the captors, two of whom were Teresa police, have been arrested.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Loxpon
Binangonam
Manila
Teresa
Earthquake Shocks Reported in Manila and France
Earthquake shocks were experienced in Manila causing alarms. Separately, tremors were felt in Oloron in the south of France as reports from the field describe the seismic event and local disturbances.
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United Press Association
Elaatric Telegraph
London
Manila
Oloron
France
Irish MPs Boycott Coronation Celebrations in Dublin Meeting
National MPs resolve to skip Coronation events over Irish misgovernment and plan a Dublin gathering on the 26th to discuss Ireland. Mr McHugh of Sligo seeks magistrates' names. The chairman vows obstruction. McHugh calls him addl inf. He refuses to apologise to offenders and is jailed for three months for contempt of court.
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London
M.P
Ireland
Dublin
McHugh
Sligo
Linx
The King Foregoes Games Amid Coronation Strain
The king’s improvements are maintained and he reaps rest benefits but is advised to forego all game engagements in the coming days to avoid severe strain during the coronation festivities.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Colonial reception planned at Albert Hall with imperial ministers
The Telegraph reports a great colonial reception at Albert Hall on July 22 with speeches by Lord Salisbury Mr Chamberlain and colonial Premiers. Singers Madame Melba Ada Crossley and Madame Albani invited. Mr Seddon asked to see Chamberlain before. The Premiers Conference opens June 36 and a congratulatory address to the King and Queen will be delivered at Buckingham Palace on June 30.
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Lowrpon
Albert Hall
Lord Salisbury
Mr Chamberlain
Madame Melba
Ada Crossley
Madame Albani
Mr Seddon
Buckingham Palace
Trades Council debates Seddon cable claim in London
At Westerton meeting the Trades and Labour Council debated a cable message to London stating New Zealand’s condition is not as bright as claimed by Mr Seddon. The discussion ended without a decision due to time limits and the meeting ended uproariously. Christchurch Socialist Party also passed a protest against the premier’s London remarks claiming ongoing poverty.
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Westieron
Trades and Labour Council
Sedden
New Zealand
London
London Trades Council
Seddon
Christchurch
Socialist Party
Joseph Ward
Winton
Ratorua
Hanmer
New South Wales
David
Sydney University
Budget debate in Britain on maize tax and colonial trade
The article reports a June budget debate in Parliament over reducing the maize tax and shifting from foreign to colonial produce. Mr Redmond opposes the corn duties rejection, Mr Morley accuses Sir M Hicks Beach of protectionism and weakening fiscal policy. The amendment is defeated 251 to Titans for the third reading set for Monday.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Loxvox
M. Hicks Beach
Redmond
Morley
Great Britain
Michael Hicks Beach
England
Talsor
Purebred Poultry Profit and Start Right Advice
The article argues against breeding mongrel stock and promotes purebreds for higher market value. It shares a personal story of buying Leghorn stock, building a successful flock, earning profits from eggs and sales, and emphasizes starting correctly with experienced guidance to avoid losses.
Coronation offer cuts on drapery at Hall East Strat
The issue notes Mr BH D Barrett offers two shillings in the pound off all cash drapery clothing and boot purchases from June to August 9 at his establishment The Hall East Strat. A Queensland corps member in Dunedin drew £1100 in a sweep from Tatter aal according to the New Zealand Times.
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New Zealand Times
George Washington and The Independence War Tale
A fragmentary reminiscence extols George Washington and the Independence War as true and proven. It urges readers to take Woons Gay at Persenaany Cory for a cough remedy, reflecting odd misspellings and nonsensical product placement.
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George Washington
Persenaany Cory
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