New Zealand Travel Guide and Puzzlers Contest Details
TRIAD TM announces a book What to see and Where to Stay in New Zealand with a Three Guineas prize for a 2000 word article. Entry requires mailing a receipted list of TRIAD advertisers to The Manager, plus a long vendor list and local railway times included. Ashburton train services provide daily departures to Christchurch Timaru Dunedin Springburn with express options.
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TRIAD
New Zealand
Puzz
Taian
Doredin
Ajax
Anglo N.4
Cyale Co
Auckland
Parceta
Bermaline Bread
Bakers Brinsley and Co
Bing
Harris & Co
Arrow Brand
Boots Commercial
Granga Cartia
F. Jeweller
Leasby
Wahoo
Koolibah
Meddinn
Ronmonger N.Z
Nelson, Soate and Co
Tee Osean Accident and Guarantee Corpotion
Led
Orr
A. Draper
Sanderson
Blogeom
Suratura
Teed
Tanking
Wultke
Ashburton
Moon Phase Notation From Night Sky
Fragmentary OCR notes show references to moon phases including last quarter and apogee. Mentions times such as 2 PM and 9 PM and names like Dadam Farlgee WM 1030 PM appear. context unclear.
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Oh Ff
Liam
Mail Notices For Northern Porte and Westport and Australia
Friday June 21 anchor notices list Northern Porte Westport and Australia including Sydney dune Zithj Mokoia at 10 30 am. Saturday June 22 includes Amedia Direct Tasmania Aus tralia Melbourne Juns 16 Ceylon India China Straits Settlement South Africa United Kingdom Brindisi Europe at 2236 pm.
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Amedia Direct
Tasmania
Australia
Melbourne
Ceylon
India
China
Straits Settlement
South Africa
Alan United Kingdom
Due London Auguré Ltd
Europe
Brindisi
Market report from Barmera Assoc trading on May 18
The third series of sales opened with large attendance from Home and Continental buyers. Merinos held firm while Crossbreds showed slight gains and weaker descriptions sold cheaper. Wheat values fluctuated little with heavy American shipments and sizeable Continental purchases. English and New Zealand wheat prices and cargo values are noted, along with barley and frozen meat trends at Smithfield and Australia.
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Qendow
Barmera Association Companion of
New Zealand
West
Merinos
Croasbrada
Yorkshire
Prioss
America
Farsveral
United Kingdom
Craigmors
Port Peria
Balmore
Melbourne
Lyttelton Ia
Falmouth
Oertein
London
Smithfield
Canterbury
Wheat and feed prices current for Ashburton farmers
The Ashburton Agency lists current prices paid to farmers for Wheat and related grains. Prime tilting Pearl and Tuscan beans show bids around 2s 14d to 2s 24d per unit, Barley Malting at 2s 0d, and Peas Blue Prussian varied. Chaff and Grass Seed also noted with minor fluctuations, reflecting a broad market update for Ashburton truckloads.
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Ashburton
New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd
Hilorian Guardian AxIT VERIT PREVALEBIT
A fragment from a 1901 issue references the Hilorian Guardian and a headline style report dated Friday June 21 1901. The readable text shows a ceremonial or publicity tone with placeholders suggesting a publication schedule or editorial motif.
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Hilorian
Local and General News Roundup For June
The Frisco mail arrival note and timetable changes affect Tuesday services with trains delayed and livestock traffic suspended. A Borough School Hobby Show planned for early July features student displays, drill exhibitions, and an anticipated art exhibition by prominent artists. In Parsora, hawks and gulls hunt as river levels fall, with many young fish in the river and potential impacts on the trout population.
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Obria Church
Oamaru
Christchurch
Brnie Fiskind
Parsora
Guila
Hawke
Jacb
Ashburton News Highlights Transport Plans and Local Notices
Local items report rail excursion fares set from Ashburton to Christchurch with return by June 26 and a request to add an extra carriage to the Volunteer train for a Christchurch visit. Robotic notes include public notices on street closures for wheel and horse traffic, school rehearsals, court fines for postage stamp fraud, and a tribute to local musicians and community figures.
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Tersenara
GB Kine
Christchurch
HK Maxwell
W Mclean
F Xlckard
W Anderson
T Wilson
Railway Department
Rakaia
Springberr
Rangitats
Ashburton
Chiitohurch
East Street
Haverock Street
Pater Street
Cameron and Wills Streets
East Stress
Mulitany
South Canterbury Mounted Rifles
Infantry
Timara
Boath
Canterbury Cadet Corps
Geraldine
H Granley
J Stephens
Tinwald
Woods
Townaman
Liewelly
Owen
Borsha
Tangana
Temuks
Hood
Raincliff
Lancaster County Court
Thomas Lamb
Morecambe
Invercargill
WH Robinson
Pyeone
Russell
James Mollor
Zeslandia Best House
Tancred Street
Canterbury bye election ballot favors Charles Taylor
Mr T E H Taylor will not stand as candidate after saying he cannot devote time to politics. Mr GJ Smith has not decided. Canterbury Trades and Labour Council met to receive ballots for Labour candidate, with Charles Taylor gaining renewed confidence.
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T EH Taylor
GJ Smith
I E. Taylor
Canterbury Trades and Labour Council
J A McCullough
Labour
Charles ‘Taylor
Local piano and organ shop keeps Christchurch DIC branch open
The Ashburton area shows prosperity as the Christchurch DIC maintains its local branch beyond the planned sale period. Ten days grew into ten weeks with new piano and organ models now on display attracting attentive buyers to the up-to-date establishment.
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Ashburton
Christchurch
Appeal for County Gift to Duke and Duchess of York
Readers are urged to fund a gift for Prince Howard of York during the Ashburton train visit. The note proposes a gold watch or medal purchased by subscriptions from county schoolchildren, to be inscribed and presented on behalf of all county pupils.
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Ashburton
Commonwealth
New Zaland
Prince Howard of York
Prince Edward
Misreading of Mr Thomas remarks on athletic clubs
Journal letters defend Mr Thomas against a Watchman misinterpretation of his praise for athletic clubs. The exchange emphasizes that clubs offer physical moral and mental benefits without disparaging religious associations.
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Hditor Sra
Thomas
Owatchman
Gaina
Athletic Clube
Iseh
Ato
Luonano
Watchman
Kassid
Germany’s Future Sails Toward New Trade Outlets
A clipped report notes that Germany’s future lies on the water and urges Hamatic town officials to seize new trade outlets. The write up emphasizes duties to protect commerce and maritime expansion.
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United Press
Hlestric Telegraph
Jane 20 the Fingeror
Germany
Sonmorce
Australia Defeats Leicester 97 88 in Bowling Match
In London on June 13 a bowling match saw Leicester beat Australia by 97 to 88. The Australian score had earlier been cabled as eight.
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United Preeg
Hlecteic
London
Australia
Leicester
Old Age Pension Plan Outlined in French Chamber
In the Chamber of Deputies Minister of Finance M Catilaux explained the old age pension plan. It would require a capital fund of twelve million francs. The state would contribute at the outset fifteen million francs, rising over sixteen years to about one million and then gradually falling to forty million francs.
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United Press Association
Ny Electric Telegraph
Paria
Chamber of Deputies
M' Catilaux
Miniser
Wheat barge sinks near Port Pirra to Port Adelaide
United Press reports a wheat barge in tow of a steamer foundered near Port Pirra and Port Adelaide with three bargemen believed dead. A separate Fremantle fishing boat wreck is said to have caused three foreign sailors to drown.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Adelaide
Port Pirra
Port Adelaide
Gin
Parra
Fremantle
Boer Commandant Fourie death sentence overturned
London June 30 report notes Commandant Piet Fourie sentenced to death for attempting surrender. De Wet commuted to imprisonment. Pro Boer meeting at Queen's Hall drew 3000 ticket holders while heavy police and 800 workers kept opponents out. Sir Henry Labouchere and others attacked the war. crowd sang patriotic songs as rain dispersed 16000 outside. Casualties include Privates J M Cutler and D Manley among New Zealand Mounted Rifles.
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London
Piet Fourie
de Wet
Queen's Hall
Battersea Gan
Labouchere
Lord Milner
Merriman Wae
Saner
Lloyd George
de Hfford
Dillon
Koel Hardie
Kringer
Dea Wet
Chamberlain
Wang
Muller
Helvetia
Viljoen
Blomfontein
Broadfort
Vee River
Winburg
F London
Wellington
Ashburton Farewell Toast For Rex Restell Leaving Ashburton
A large gathering at the Oddfellows Hall bid farewell to Rex Restell before his move to Auckland. Speakers praised his work with Reid and Gray and his service to the Ashburton Poultry Society. The evening featured songs, tributes, and a small purse presented in esteem.
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BR Ft Rentell
Oddfellows
Faland Loan and
Mercsntile Agency
Med Malonimeon Oootplad
Ohrletohareh
WG Gallevher
Mayfield
Mesora
T E Upton
TM Jones
Thea King
Esvorsl Songe
Voodlste
Messie & Cox
Whiteker
Frost, Brooking
Stephenson
E Thomas
Heid
Gray
Restell
Reid
Mercantile
Appiaces
Ashburton
Severs
JR Bland
Rostelt
Reatell
Applanes
Langley
Mr Beatell
Reid & Gray
BR Curtin
Rex Hestell
Beatell
Thone
Mra
Meare
Hampton
Muir
Kennedy
Wm Harrison
H Cranfield
Ashburton Poultry Society
Athburtoo
Auckland
Waikato
Appleuse
Restelt
Resteli
Jury Locked Up Overnight In Conway Case
United Press Association reports the Conway trial where jurors failed to reach a verdict and were locked up for the night. Esbatemoend and Mrs Smith offered defenses while the judge noted ample evidence suggesting the deceased may have taken a tonic, with no witness testimony for the accused.
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United Preas Association
Risetra
Prisoner Boy Describes Paardeberg Retreat And Return
A letter to Mea Andrews from Kimberley recounts George’s capture at Paardeberg on April 29 and his release a week later. He details horse loss, injury, and travel back to safety, plus notes on fellow troops and a homeward voyage with the Fourth and Fifth Contingents. The item also mentions a new washing machine shipment and a testimonial from Ashburton.
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Mea Andrews
Longbeao
George
Kimberley
Paardeberg
Nobiga
Atkingon
Kimbaraly
DIC
Ashburton and District
Sita
Errax Wxz- LM
Peter Street
Ashburton
Royal visit dinner at Government House Wellington
The royal party including Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York met Wellington officials and local VIPs at Government House. A viewing of New Zealand scenery and Southern Alps views followed dinner, with gratitude expressed to Mr Rose. Weather spoiled public events but planning for railway and harbour tours continued. The governor and Countess of Ranfurly then traveled to Christchurch by steamer to receive further royal engagements.
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United Presa Association
Wartinoror
Countess of Ranfurly
Government House
Nexeen
Duke
Wemyss
Mery
Katherine Coke
Sydney
Robert Stout
Stout
Wellington
Wallis
Rosell
New Zealand
Alps
Pacific Islands
Rose
Wellmngton
Jace
J G Ward
England
Australia
Otago Sounds
Caristeharo
Bellamy
Ran Furly
Lyttelton
Dunedin
Christchurch
Cape Town Welcomes Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
Cape Colony spends £100,000 to greet the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall as crowds from distant lands pour into Capetown for the royal visit.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Loopyright
Capstown
Cape Colony
Duke and Duchom
Cornwall
Ospatown
Unpleasantness at Searle's Hotel In Royal Suite Row
WELtheron June 20 News reports a dispute between Minister for Public Works Hell-Jones and other ministers over reserving Searle's Hotel wing for Royal suite guests. Hart Jones and his wife occupied central rooms meant for the suite, prompting accommodations for Sir John Anderson and sparking strong comment.
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Weltheron
Hell-Jones
Searle
Mr Saddon
Ward
Sir John Anderson
Colonial Office
Conteetemps
Christchurch United Prow Association Event Sparks City Preparations
The report notes heavy rain yesterday but gestures toward a rapidly clearing weather as volunteers cadets and naval units fill schools turned barracks. Royal visitors arrive with a procession planned through Christchurch to provincial chambers.
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United Prow Association
Hiestric
Jock Gay
Merron Bash
Ophir
Bpttelton
Munlaterey
Lyttelton
Harbour Board
Christchurch
Olbigen
Victoria
Re Koraha
Agricultural Hall
Nelao Weet Coast
Gisborne
North Salam
Penton
Atalf Alee
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F. Ferriman
Trevorton
Ferriman
Franting Grove
Peerriman
Allenton
Perriman
Qand
Josepa Ford
Joy Puroray
Lou Wand
Mr Bersiman
Sammach White
Riccarton
F Ferriman
Ford
Methven
Thas
Seagr
John Deans
D Thomass
D. Clarke
Tis
Re Clarke
James McLzan
Cairnbrae
Benjamin Gum
Laurel Hoche
Christehtroh
Buysasin Gotz
Loasby's
Wahoo Manufacturing CO
Lro
Dunadin
Morchovta Wyant
Dirabalaws
Stratford
Closs
F. Bacozina
Helion
Marlborough
Westland
Stone, Son and Ch
Stone
Otago
Cyphers Incubator Co
Wayland
New York
Broad Bay
Danedins
New Illustrated
Eclipse Cycle Company
Ashburton County
George Fisher
Arcade Chambers
AED
ONBY
GO. W. Purnele
Mon‘gomery’s
Wfbley & Sons
Csnor Coomnes
Daum
Ing
Odera
Commercial
Lewellyn Owen
Maein
Ashcarton
Riversdale
Government Life Insurance Department
Alorence Fjourne
Port Magasine and Insurance Monitor
Life Assurance Department
Colony of
Pairdl
J. B. Richardson
James Baker
Havelock S
Minorca
Lavpehane
Gockerels
HG Berryman
Traie Eave Ashburton
Timaru
Springburn
Timard
Aiver
Bell
Zealandia Cycle Works
Bornerr Strest
Organe
Ephemeris
Yate Jung Na
Phaeon of
Moon
Jane
Ont Btalf
Chriat
Guardian
Robert Bely
D.lc
Tancred
Civil Service
Waasuen
Bazin
Mananta Parm
Craig-y-noe
Walee
Aucthion
George Robert Rudkin
Kuhare
Ashburton Deng Company
Frince Edward OF
York
Pater
the Gospel OF Athletics
Spoook
the Kaiser
Reuter
Qualpart
Afrtca
Hendry
Princes Street
Rh B Hentell
The
Conway Cas
Price
Bob
J Burzzano
J.P
Chamberlain’s
Ashburton Drag Company
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