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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 18, 1902

Page

3

Local Club Holds Wet Meeting Despite Heavy Ground

The annual meeting of the club ran in wet conditions with heavy grass and slow times. Officials praised secretary Mr Neil and chairman Mr C O McWilliam for steering through poor weather while bookmakers attended and a £3 entry bet fee was charged.

Herring Alford Svea Neil CO McWilliam John McLachlan T Hutt All Saints J McAnuity Kalalus Hamioh Melman Syed Teylor Barney Mr Woods Sahara Inchcape Everly Kulina Sirgo Tsove McFarlane Bane Walter Griave Klondyke Grieve J Harce Jack Nimble Syre McRar Phem Juno Lady Mayfield Freebooter Yankee Hottie H Little Dick Mountain Bell Forest Mag Yankee Doodle Blackboy Blondyke II Hebttio H Hheeplin Lime Bathing Stoneg Mr & McParisae Sorae Prove

Ashburton Borough Council Proceedings Report

Fortnightly session chaired by Mayor with councillors present. Finance, works, and education matters discussed including hospital subsidy, library subsidy, abattoirs, and railway shelter plans. Reports on channelling and asphalting totals, town clock, rates, and tenders. ex-mayors photography, and Ninth Contingent farewell.

Singernet Morting Ashburton County Ashburton Hospital S E Stephens Lance Gambler Nelson Escretary Education Department Butchers’ Aesociation Aobattoire Cantarbuey Breozen Meat Company Abattoirs Committee East Street Havelock Street Court House H. Belt S.E Hampstead Colling West Street Magara Collins and Co Moore Street Railway N.H Erfort Reid Hastee Hollays

Fell Ducks and Fencing Ordered in Local Matter

Report notes two ducks found injured with broken neck and broken rags. The issue was placed in the chairman’s hands for resolution. Another fencing matter was ordered to be addressed at the meeting.

Jess

Grain Prices Guidance From Ellesmere Branch

The Ellesmere Guardian shares a circular from the New Zealand Farmers Union North Canterbury Executive dated March 5 1902. It notes wheat prices may reach a minimum of 3 6d per bushel with a strong hold position due to shortages and favorable outlook for barley and grass seed.

Te Hkuly Oata Australia Southland World G. W. Szanzzy North Canterbury Executive

Convent School Fundraising Concert at Oddfellows Hall

A well attended Convent School concert at Oddfellows Hall showcased a diverse program. Performers included Miss Ethel Claridge, Mr Arthur, Mrs Dodda, Mr Israel, and the Terria Band, with vocal numbers, dances, and a Mugglatoniane farce delighting the audience before dancing continued into the night.

Oddfallows Arthur Ethel Claridge A Gates Mise Gates Claridge Humphreys Phos Young Mra W McDonald Mes D McLean Witenes Mra Dodda Israel S Karry Dance’ Mrs Johnstons; ‘Go To Philadelphia’ Me Swartz Mise Gollina Donald McLean Ty Lagan Witagerald Callen Dayane Messra J F Cucie M J Bargovs Ray Dean O'Donnell Terria

RATS KILLED IN LONDON DOCKS

London report says about a hundred thousand rats were killed in the docks during the last few months amid unrest. Copyright notice appears with garbled dateline and mentions Constantinople upheaval and Fuad Pasha’s arrest and deportation sentence.

London Docks Lonpor

South Africa War Worries Quelled by British Cables

A March 16 dispatch from Lord Roberts reassures a correspondent that there is no cause for uneasiness about South Africa. He notes no reason to expect the war to be prolonged by recent events and emphasizes confidence in the situation.

Loxpon Lord Roberts Tor South Africa

Salt seizure at Tangku sparks tense China foreign policy bid

Clever Chinese Chief in London reports Russia seized a quarter of a million pounds worth of salt at Tangku from private owners in August. An attempted sale failed due to Yuanshikai's threat to punish buyers. M Lessar offered to restore the salt without compensation if China promises not to employ foreigners in the northern navy or administration. If Prince Ching agrees, Yuanshikai may refuse ratification of the deal.

London Russia Tangku Yuanshikai Chili China Ths Prince Ching

Drowning and Fire Incidents Reported in Port Areas

A woman about 25 in a dress was found dead in the basin off Crosa wharf this morning. A swagger was drowned at Rattray Street wharf, believed to be James McMahon of Wellmeton. Takaka hotel Reilly destroyed by fire last night. One thousand horses to be purchased for the Tenth Contingent. Mobilisation may be Northern Trentham Southern Christchurch or Bluff. Railway rate cuts expected, mainly on sheep and wool. About twenty Worth Canterbury teachers replied to South Africa teaching request. Ram and Ewe Fair opens today with 834 entries, English and Border Leicester entries strong.

Duxepis Crosa Wharf Rattray Street James McMahon WeLlmeton Reilly Takaka Nelson Trentham Christchurch Bluff Worth Canterbury South Africa Timare Intriea Thuraday Leicester

Specialty Salted and Preserved Fish Prices List

A fragmented price list shows various seafood and preserved goods with unit notes. Items include Prime Salted Salmon, Salt Herrings, Red Salmon, Haddocks, Lobster, Sardines, and Marmalades with per tin or per jar pricing and assorted jam flavors. The entries reference traditional grocery items and may reflect a historical shop catalog.

Oregon Tomaco

Colonial Essences and Wax Candles Catalog Entry

Cross and Blackwell Lemon Vanilla Almonds Cochiness Pepperment essences in 1 oz and 2 oz bottles listed. Colonial wax candles plain or fluted by the box and individual items priced. National “Sperm” 62a per box or by the piece appears in the catalog.

Cross & Blackwell

Miscellaneous Groceries and Prices Listed in Seldom Seen Ledger

A fragmented list shows varied goods with per unit prices including tomatoes as part of a supply run, lime juice bottles from several brands, Raspberry Vinegar, pineapple and other flavorings, Lemonade Powder, herbal extracts, wheat meal, canned foods, and grains. Prices are given per bottle, per tin, or per pound, spanning items from Monseratt Lime Jaics to Split Peas and Oats.

Kerr Bros Burnett Street Posches Partin Monseratt Munnive Fatele St George Ane Limon

Thrifty Hours Wife Pumps and assorted goods offered

Sava money by buying one of our thrifty pumps and a range of goods including Castor Oil tins Neats Foot Oil spirits turpentine and hardware items. Prices shown for oils tins nails and staples. If you need any items call us for more details and deals.

Sava Keroenis Savas Ita Castin

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