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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 23, 1903

Page

3

Hospital Committee Sees Repairs and Policy Notes

The Hospital Committee met in County Council Chambers to review water supply upgrades at Crown Iron Works Christchurch and discuss office space for the hospital library. They debated the convalescent ward as an office site and planned next steps, with a July 7 meeting set at the hospital.

County Guncil Hugo Vriedlander Joan Stulholme Chapman Chariesseid Crown Ironworks Christchurch Clark Reid Crown Tron Works Co., Ltd VHS Library Anu Ghepnin

Farewell luncheon honors Bible Society staff and rail passes

At Invercargill on June 22 representatives of the British and Foreign Bible Society thanked the government for free railway passes and Sir J Ward for courteous tickets. They praised the colony’s supporters and hosts who made the occasion pleasant, with NZ agent Mc Spencer adding thanks.

Mc Spencer N.Z

New Legislative Councillors Named by Governor in Wellington

His Excellency the Governor approved appointments to the Legislative Council. Named are T. K. McDonald of Wellington, Henry Wigram the first Mayor of Greater Christchurch, Foymour Thorne George of Auckland, and William Reetham of Auckland, an importer noted in political circles.

Electric Telegraph Wellington Legislative Council Messrs T. K. McDonald Henry Wigram Greater Christchurch Foymour Thorne George Auckland George Gray William Reetham

Ashburton Mutual School of Arts Letter on Liquor Sale

A correspondent argues the Government should not revoke the club charter over liquor sales at the Ashburton Mutual School of Arts. The writer urges the Managing Committee to align with public opinion and warns that stopping liquor sales could improve the institution and public standing.

THE Ashburton Mutual School OF Arts Ashburton Club Mutual School of Arts Ashburton

The Woolwich Explosion Telegraphed Messages

President Lonhet telegraphed to King Edward expressing deep sorrow and sympathy for the Woolwich accident. King Edward replied that he is grateful for the message.

United Press Association Flectria Lonton Lonhet King Edward Woolwich

Unusually Low Glacier Rain Sparks Night Showers

Residents in Ashburton, who retired early on a clear evening, were startled by heavy rain that began overnight. The showers were intermittent until about eleven, when a warm rain persisted for a couple of hours. Our Mayfield correspondent reports an electrical storm there at nine this morning.

Ashburton Mayfield

Anthracite Strike Averted as Workers Recognized

New York reports the threatened coal strike has been averted after the workers' representative was formally elected and recognized by employers. The approval comes after June 3 pledges and rapid settlement steps.

New York

Ashburton Stock Sale Sees Slippery Yards And Mixed Prices

Ashburton Yards sale reports a modest entry despite good attendance as rain made the pens sloppy. Crossbred wethers topped at 21s 7d. fat cattle and store sheep sold close to late rates. Totals: about 2400 sheep and 30 head of cattle with varied prices across calves cows steers and ewes.

Ashburton Brad Wethers John Cochrane Farmers’ Co-operative Association W. B. Clarkson

Revolution in Shryvia Sparks Diplomatic Protest

A Servian minister denounces Britain for holding the Servian government responsible for events of the 11th. He notes Queen Draga's death was unnecessary though loathed. General Mischell becomes Belgrade commandant. King Peter promotes the Geneva deputation and three officers from King Alexander's guard.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph Benanave Draga Mischell Belgrade Peter Geneva Alexander

Attitude of Other Powers and Balkan Conspiracies

A Pelgrade diplomat informs a French journalist that King Peter knew of the military conspiracy and urged avoiding bloodshed so exiled sovereigns might escape. Requiem masses honored King Alexander and Queen Draga in St Petersburg. Roumanian Court marks two weeks of mourning. American and Dutch views on Serbia echo Britain’s, with American papers condemning the British stance as a strong repudiation of a foreign nation.

Bei¢rapa Pelgrade Peter St. Petersaure Alexander Queen Draga Kazan St Petersburg Londox America Holland Servia Britain

Majeroni Dramatic Company Returns to Ashburton

The Majeroni Dramatic Company under Mr Charles MacMahon visits Ashburton for a two night season at Oddfellow's Hall beginning Friday. The program opens with Frank Harvey's five act melodrama A King of Iron, praised for natural acting, strong scenes, and effective scenery. On Saturday, Frank Scudamore's melodrama The Flight for Life is staged, with box plan opening tomorrow at H.M. Jones.

Majeroni Dramatic Company New Zealand H. M. Jones E. Beanigan Charles MacMahon Ashburton Oddfellow's Hall Frank Harvey London America Sydney England Australia Majeroni Ring of Iron Mario George Majeroni Frank Scudamore H.M. Jones

Water famine hits Broken Hill supplies

The South Australian Government plans to deliver 100000 gallons daily to Broken Hill starting tomorrow, increasing to 200000 next week to ease the water shortage. Mines rely on steam and ore contracts are suspended until month end due to water scarcity. Jubilee Church marks a religious education debate with Rev Sargieson condemning religious distinctions in public schools and opposing the British Education Bill.

Broken Hill Sidnery Bible In Brispaye Congregational Sargieson New Zealand

Smallpox Outbreak Hits Launceston Hospital

Reports from Launceston dated June 23 indicate a measles misdiagnosis at a hospital. Duggan died on June 23 after developing symptoms. Nurse Cash later died, with two porters, another nurse, and a laundress contracting the illness but recovering. Additional cases reported elsewhere.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph Launceston Duggan Cash

Licensing Committee withholds Park Racing Club license

Today in telegraphs from the United Press Association the Licensing Committee refused a conditional license to the Park Racing Club for next week’s winter meeting. Separate items report a relief fund instalment to the Lord Mayor, an inquest verdict on David McGrane, praise for the New Zealand Band in England, and two New Zealand surgeons passing a London proficiency exam.

Narizka Park Racing Club Wellington Kishinef? Relief Fund London Nexsay Davi McGrane Eewin Davis David McGrane Edwin Purseeare McKinnon Bain New Zealand England Prince and Princess of Wales Coment J, J. O Neiland A Falconer Royal Army Medical Corps Dunedin South Africa

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