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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
3
The King's malady is common and linked to rapid eating, indigestion, dental issues, constipation, diarrhoea, and cold. Perityphlitis affects mainly young men, 15 to 30, with sudden abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, and tenderness. outcomes range from quick recovery to death within 36 to 48 hours, with 30–40 percent mortality in abscess forms.
Christchurch doctors interviewed yesterday offered cautious views on the King's prognosis. They cited limited information and noted factors such as age, health, and whether an abscess has been removed, with some predicting possible recovery if the operation succeeded.
A printer notes that the publication does not assume responsibility for opinions expressed by correspondents. The disclaimer clarifies the separation between the staff and individual viewpoints.
A local exchange defends the by law preventing Tucker from obtaining a permit for Mount Somers coal. The writer says granting a permit would be ultra vires and expose the Council to damages, urging Tucker to accept the legal stance and avoid further dispute.
At the United Empire Trade League luncheon chaired by James Lowther Lord Salisbury proposed The Empire's Trade. Bartoz spoke of the King's illness and urged restraint on outside nations in trade issues. Seddon touted attracting lost British trade back to Britain and New Zealand offered 3 percent on five million worth of trade to bolster the Navy. Free trade within the Empire deemed impossible due to finances.
The Westralian Ministry announces the Premier will be given a State funeral with ministers resigning their positions as the Cabinet is to be reconstructed by Mr Hings wil. The Imperial Government objects to producing the Yersin curative serum in England and asks Australia to contribute £333 as its share of production costs.
In Gisborne and Petone reports dated June 26 there are details of a fatal scalding at the Petone soup works after a fall into a tank of boiling fats. The victim is named Allender a proprietor of the works. The Wellington Evening Post sub editor Fred Weston is named for a Hansard staff vacancy. The Gisborne opening of the railway featured a procession schoolchildren and a gold key presentation to Hon Mr Carroll along with messages to the Governor and Minister of Public Works and Railways.
United Press reports a large turnout for the Winter Meeting as Coronation celebrations draw country visitors. The course is heavy with no wire. Results list Yrian Sterrne-Phantom first, Eucharis second, Yokurangi third. Great Scott and Mangatera fell. Dividends noted.
Weather clear on June 26 for Tahuna racing with excellent attendance but very heavy going after recent rains. Results include Marnzn Hanproar Baron Rothschild I Leopold 2 Little Frank 8. Dividends include £2 Us and Ids Proakessive Hanpicap Gem I Sir hilde IL 2 Little Albert 3. Dividends 410 $e and 2 8s.
The Wellington telegram reports medals for Volunteers with top shooters by island and district. North Island best shot Private Thomas Kerr of Victoria Rifles Auckland with 109 points. second Private J Carlson 108. district leaders Aylett and Hobbs with 104 and 108. South Island top is unnamed Timaru Port Guards at 112. next Private S Lindsay Studholme Mounted Rifles 109. Canterbury Sergeant J K McDonald Timaru Rifles 108. Otago Corporal A McKenzie Queen's Rifles 108. Nelson Private J W Ching Waimea Rider 105.
At Dunedin on June 26 the Agricultural Conference carried motions to amend the Small Birds Bill limiting operation to the North Island with local body approval. They urged government inquiry into bird destruction, milk testing at factories, and education and an agricultural college. The discussants also noted Dr Talmage’s £60,000 bequest to his natural heir. Merinoola Kaiapoi cloth was advertised as a warm, fashionable fabric for ladies' blouses.
The article notes tariff changes raise duties on finished goods but not for Eclipse Cycle Works. It states they quote Celluloid Mud guards at 8s 6d per pair and claim they are the best on the market and obtainable from Eclipse Cycle Works.
Four room cottage with scullery and wash-house in Cambridge Street Hampstead. Reduced price £175 now required due to owner Mr Jona Danizy moving to Christchurch. T Bullock, Agent offers easy terms.
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