Coronation Day Briefs Across Ashburton District
The Ashburton weekly notes no Guardian issue on June 26, Coronation Day. Local items include a flagstaff at Municipal Chambers, upcoming Volunteers drills, stock movement by an Ashburton train, and racing club notes. Lectures feature Sister Elinor and Miss Layton with praise from critics. Britain's Best Bicycle showcased by Rudge agents Johnston Burnett Street.
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Asupunion Guardian
Edward VII
Britain
Brst
Rudge.Whitworth Ltd
Coventry
England
Johnston
Burnett Street
Cattle Sale at Ashburton Yards and Local Notices
Mr D Thomas will sell at the Ashburton yards tomorrow 70 head of cattle three year old steers and heifers. Debts due to the late Samuel H E Burnard are to be paid to H W Barrett Arcade. Danebury farm clearing sale on Thursday July 17th. Old Kaitungata coal mine reopened with coal being mined. Wairarapa Daily Times notes North Island Bacon Company to ship 2000 dams to South Africa. Waimakariri river coast near Kaiapoi raised about two feet after Cheviot earthquake. Premier Seddon praised. Orkney Isles note. Clutha district turnip prices up to £8 an acre. £5-6 an acre average. Winton Record changed hands to F K Hyde. Hollis cycles on view at John Orr Co. Worm Figs popular. Wade’s Worm Figs praised.
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Hyde
Trade With South Africa
Two prominent businessmen publish letters urging the government to establish a direct regular steamship service to South Africa. They argue for subsidies to Shaw, Savill and New Zealand Shipping to run a fortnightly homeward steamer via the Cape and to station a cargo steamer at the Cape as a floating cold storage depot. Australia is said to be pressing to dominate South African trade, excluding New Zealand.
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Electric Telegraph
Hunevtw
Tune 21
South Africa
Shaw, Savill and
New Zealand
Cape
Cape Horn
Australia
Tinwald Sports Club Faces Loss and Push for Permit
The Tinwald Sports and Racing Club held its annual meeting on Saturday evening with strong talk of a £7 loss and no totalisator permit. Members urged petitions to Canterbury Jockey Club and support from Ashburton to secure a permit, warning the club could close without one. Election of officers followed as the group planned further signings and a future race meeting.
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Tinwald
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Ashburton
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George Clifford
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Hetter
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D McLean
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Stone
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Jas
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Bell
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Lagan
Hegeltine
Hampstead Town Board Agenda and Actions Report
Hampstead Town Board met Friday with Chairman Messra Andrews and members present. They decided to consult a solicitor on road maintenance and reserve leasing, noted stock trespass petitions, and instructed a ranger be notified. Council staff inspected roads and filled holes. It was agreed the Borough Council may take soil from the Belt with Town Board rights to surplus shingle. Accounts totaling £25 were approved and the meeting adjourned.
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Silcock
Wakanui Road Board
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Orr
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Impey's May Apple Advertised Benefit for Dyspepsia
Dyspepsia sufferers urged not to despair as Impey's May Apple is promoted as Nature's remedy for constipation indigestion and related stomach liver and kidney troubles. The ad claims wide use in New Zealand with hopeful results and lists Sharland and Co. Wellington as wholesale agents.
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Impey
Mpey
Bray
New Zealand
Sharland and Co
Wellington
Breach of Promise Sequel Heard in Supreme Court
A breach of promise case against T B Wilkins of Massey Harris ended with a judgment for 200 plus 259 down and 40 more after a month, with the balance due in three months. A child born from the affair emerged, Wilkins paid nothing after the first instalment, and a maintenance issue was noted. The Chief Justice scheduled a Monday adjournment to allow a reasonable offer.
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United Press Association
Wahhmgton
T. B. Wilkins
Massey, Harris Company
Ashe
Supreme Court
Australians Beat Derbyshire By Eight Wickets In Derby
The match concluded at Derby with Australia defeating Derbyshire by eight wickets on June 21. Skipper and batting side dominated as Derbyshire fell short chasing a target set by the Australians.
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Londowr
Derbyshire
Derby
Wieleta
Lord Methuen Returns to Wiltshire Faces Reserved Welcome
Telegraph report dated June 20 notes Lord Methuen refused a public welcome on his return to Wiltshire while General Bethahan orders Boers to unearth and deliver arms and ammunition and to cooperate with the British. June 21 reports Lord Kitchener sails homeward. June 31 dispatch from Wennington details Lieutenants McKeish and Payne killed and wounded in action near Otago, with several others reported wounded but recovering.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Loxpor
Lord Methuen
Wiltshire
Bethahan
Lord Kitchener
Private Mackay
Harriemith
Coronation Weather Delays and Royal Plans in London
The King rests at Windsor and postpones his Eton visit as heavy rain disrupts the scene. Downpour hinders troops abroad at Hampton Court and various imperial detachments at Alexandra Park. The King and Queen will reach Buckingham Palace on Monday with three weeks of mourning for the King of Saxony suspended during the coronation festivities.
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London
Windsor
Eton
Saxony
Hampton Court
Alexandra Park
Buckingham Palace
Coronation Day Procession Planned in Ashburton
The Pro cession Committee reports revised order for the afternoon and evening parade. Notable entries include Ashburton Mounted Rifles, County Brass Band, Ashburton Rifles, Guards, town councils, and various societies. Captain Tucker to be Chief Marshal. Domain programme includes oak planting, anthem, flag raising, and a military display. Torchlight procession moved to 6.30 pm from 7 pm.
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Ashburton Mounted Rifles
Ashburton County Brass Band
Ashburton Rifles
Ashburton Guards
County Council
Snd
Ashburton
Ashburton County Council
Hampstead
Tucker
Fire Brigade
Mr Seddon Dines at Mr Chamberlain's London Residence
Mr Seddon dined at the residence of Mr Chamberlain in London as reported by Telegraph-Copright on June 21. The gathering highlighted ongoing cordial relations between the two statesmen amid market and policy discussions.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Copright
London
Mr Seddon
Mr Chamberlain
Strikes in America Kill Five as Paterson Turmoil Rises
June 20 dispatch reports Mayor Paterson of New Jersey suspending the police chief, seizing control with a rifle and revolvers, arming mill workers to shoot anarchists. A 400-strong Italian procession was dispersed and troops sent. In Williamstown, miners were driven out. dynamite killed five and wounded many as survivors fled.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph—Copyright
New Yor
Paterson
New Jersey
Williamstown
Virgita
Bill Martin Praises Idea Tyres After NZ Record Feats
Bill Martin writes to Ideal Tyre Company Christchurch expressing gratitude for Idea tyres. He notes they helped him set seventeen New Zealand records and win multiple championship prizes with his machine.
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Ideal Tyre Company
Christchurch
Sirs
New Zealand
William Martin
Mount Somers Coal Deposits Described as Practically Unlimited
In correspondence dated June 23 1902 Mr McLachlan notes a coal shortage but states in Parliament that Mount Somers coal deposits require development and are practically unlimited. The remark focuses on Canterbury context and coal supply concerns.
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McLachlan
Canterbury
Mount Somers
Coronation Sunday Observed At Baptist Church
The Rev W Lamb preached both services on Coronation Sunday linking King Edward’s coronation to biblical kingship. He contrasted earthly kings with Christ the king, praised peace in the Empire, and noted special hymns and the organist Miss A Gates leading the National Anthem.
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Baptist Church
W. Lamb
Caesar
Pilate
Edward
Christ
Cesar
Earth
Britain
Miss A. Gates
French Consul Tours New Zealand After War Effort Praise
The Comte Vie Courte, the French Consul for New Zealand, arrived and spoke in an interview. He praised the splendid manner in which the colonies aided Great Britain in the South African war, noting the impression on Continental nations.
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Syougy
Comte Vie Courte
New Zealand
Great Britain
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