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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 21, 1902

Page

2

Mail Novices BRIDAY March 2 and international routes

Fragmented OCR notes describe mail routes to Northern Porta Westport and other ports with timings 6 40 pm and 12 30 pm for Rotomahana Brindisi London and connections to Australian States India China Straits settlements United Kingdom and Europe.

Briday Northern Porta Westport Sea Labters Guard India China Straits Bettlements United Kingdom Europe London Brindisi Sleo South Africa Northern Ports Westford

Fair Attendance At Mr D Thomas Horse Fair In The Arcade

Weather deterred none as entrants showed strong sale prices. Unbroken stock included yearling draught colt 223, yearling colts 19 to 23, yearling filly 30, three year old Gilly 237, two year old filly 45. Broken stock listed four year old gelding 26 105, black mare 39, two year old bay colt 49, bay mare 27 10a.

D Thomas Gilly

Septic tank debate at Intercolonial Medical Congress Hobart

Dr Kendall outlined the aeptic tank system used in Sydney and suburbs with other sewage methods. Dr Hudson questioned the Scott Moncrieff system’s long term non offensive use. Tests in hotels and abattoirs showed mixed results and cautions on hospital washings.

Hobart T. M. Kendall Board of Water Supply and Sewage Sydney Hudson New Zealand James Mason Stoney Nowra Kendall Scott Moncrieff Ashburton Hospital

Multitopic 1900s News Snippet From Mount Hatt to Mulline

Local notes forecast winds and camp at Mount Hatt Methven. Reports on sparation in AsnpuRTON. London amsiipex deaths total 945. Coronation guests at Windsor. Irish greeting praised by King in Jamaica. Albert McNamara sentenced to death for arson in Melbourne. Property sale in Geraldine. Poultry and butter exports to South Africa. Heavy oats yields at Coonor Farm Claremond. Mullin Beer Strike drags on amid heat and tampering attempts. Atalanta cycles marketed in the colony.

Weratane Edwi Wreuis Asnpurton Mount Hatt Methven Amsiipex London Ascot Windsor W H Collirs Rastonsu Jamaica St Patrick's Day Albert McNamara Melbourne Morars Maling Shalloraas Geraldine M’phedran Coonor Farm Claremond Way Saya Timara Herald Aibing HEA Atalantar Atalanta Geoulue B.S Palmer Moesaré Oates, Lowry & Co New Zealand

Ashburton Notices And Local Dispatches In Brief

Frisco mail to Christchurch left this afternoon and should reach by 4 40 pm. Captain Nicoll reports intimation that the South Canterbury Infantry Battalion Haster camp has been abandoned. Rudge Whitworth cycles showcased as interchangeable parts for easy fitting. Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club Easter carnival set for Domain on Monday. Harries close tomorrow. Secretary J Lynskey coordinating. Mayor receives telegram from Premier Hamilton thanking Ashburton for good wishes and pleasant journey for Mr Saddon. Hon Mayor Steward addresses Waiteki constituents at Fairlie and indicates plans to seek reelection in December.

Christchurch Nicoll South Canterbury Rudge Whitworth R D Johnston Barnets Street Hamilton Ashburton Saddon Waiteki Ab Fairlie

Ashburton Magisterial Court Proceedings Report

A series of magisterial hearings at Ashburton on Thursday. W R Hyde fined for being on Davape's Hotel premises during a prohibition order. Harry Logan fined for violent conduct on Mount Somera train. John Smith, guard, testified passengers evacuated after a fight. Albece Crom, Pearce, and Robert Meacem served judgments by default. Commission cases involving W Stonyer, Friedlander Bros, and others discussed with judgments reserved or awarded to Friedlander Bros. adjourned case Leitch v Hosken to be revisited.

W R Hyde Davape's Harry Logan Mount Somera Sceaulting & Passenger John Smith Tinwald Barlow Albece Crom Wilding Robert Meacem Watson W Stonyer Francie F & Quake Greaswell Weeki Francia Mesars Frisdlander Bros William Schonger Cresswell Thomas Bila Briediander Cresawell Friedlander Broa Cocke Hls Worship Friedlander Bros Crosewell Hugo Friedlander H Friedlander Ase Leitch Hosken Cresawall

Valdares Variety Company Excites Ashburton Crowd

The Valdares world’s greatest trick cyclists and wire walkers drew a crowded audience at Oddfellows Hall in Ashburton last evening. Notable acts included Zamont the conjuror and Mousa Arlo with balancing feats. singing by Richard Shepherd and Beattie Galardi. and a promise of new acts tonight.

Zasland Columna Ashburton Oddfellows’ Hall Achburtow Vaidare Valdares Val Zamont Aquish Wigirts Anderson Europe America Colonies Mousa Arlo Richard Shepherd Beattie Galardi Megara Hartford Shepherd Powers Lewis

Ram and Ewe Fairs at Tinwild Force 1908

The Ashburton Ram and Ewe Fair held yesterday at Tinwild Force drew about 19 000 ewes and 300 rams. Prices ranged from 53 to 64 per head for ewes, with Shropshires and Border Leicesters among top lots, buyers mostly private after a late day auction.

Ashburton Tinwild Timara Aeme Uactioneera Rogers Aucion Messru F Wright N Grigg Meaura Gregg Upton Thompson I Thompson Grigg Bess Max Friedlander Bampattive Downs

Ram Fair at Smithfield Show Ground South Canterbury

The annual Ram Fair organized by the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held at Smithfield Show Ground yesterday. Attendance waned slightly due to weather and Ashburton sheep absence, yet quality was high and most entries sold. Top price went to a Woglich Leicester sold by Guinnesd bod LaGren Ltd to Mr F M Young of Winchester.

Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association Smithfield Ashburton South Canterbury Windsor Park Land Company Clydavais Christchurch

Australian cricket teams depart by the Omrah

Adelaide reports McWaren and the Australian cricket team left by the Omrah after receiving a warm reception.

United Prena Association Electrica Telegraph Adelaide McWaren'’s Australian Cricket Omrah

Australian geyser stunt ends in tragedy

An Australian party at Walmanga Rotorua witnessed a geyser blast five hundred feet high. Johnstone fled falling rocks but fell into the hot stream, losing a leg and breaking the other. Mixed reports from other colonies mention defense camps and a planned retirement address.

Vielting Walmanga Rotorua Johnstone

St Patrick's Sports Association Holds Rainy Meeting

Officials and volunteers organized a day of events at the St Patrick's grounds despite persistent drizzle. Records were set for determination amid mud splashes in cycling and track racing as the newly formed Brass Band boosted attendance and spirit.

Wade's Worm Figa Worm Exterminator Ad

Local pitch touts Wade's Worm Figa as a solution to vermin in children. Claims describe a product marketed as a worm remover with emphasis on affordability.

Wade Figa Worrers

One Mile Bicycle Race Handicap Victory Amid Tight Finish

The race saw W Robertson on a one mile handicap deliver a strong finish with Standring and Boyd close behind. Robertson won by a length over Standring as Reabertkon faded near the final stretch. Time 2m 17s 360t. Other events included a three mile bicycle handicap won by Cooke in a close finish and notable wrestling trophies awarded after races.

the &J. Patrick's Apris Hamptries Sparta Martin Ashburton New Zealand McLachlan Holland Palmer Queensland Ace Amstein Kirst Firavhaat Robinson Goyds J Gudsell Hyde A M Robertson D Rodgere Idv Imin Geers G Bushell Yds WI Robertson Boyd Lyds A Davideon G Standring P Armatroog Imin Bushell W Andere Aon Acr Jan Rooney Gyds BH J Moon Gyda Slaser Firat Priza G Gollins Syds G Bull P Healy Witat Priza J Connell Iyda Huston Lidseos Martin Sor McNeil R J Cooke Ju Connell G Sauer Orda Algo Sturted Ein Lagseda Euston R Connell Q R Connell Holland Pseed Thomas Adame Llyds James Rooney W Anderson H Moon MoTeague S Moore Thornley Brophy U Brandov Byds Dadra Kyde McAnchife Loyd Mow Tsaeus RB Johnston Aleo Tima Jermno Philips Geeon Tydy GO Childs Aleo Charted Timan iAkweas L O Malachian Jaor Heath J Nagle AJ Barrett Layda T Nolan W Meharry H Mew Guigan E McFadden J Birch DS Chompaon Syd BR Peckham Mcnachlan Scr A J Barrett Boyde J Bitch F McFadden EB McGaigan T Brandon Byda Nagle Jayde I Mebsoh St Patrick’s Wheel A M'Neil Connell Bet Holland Binston Aakburton Auliffa Aor Fadden Igyde J Mtigue Tiyde Yer Randa Fiyda Sor Isec W Buaton Daoro Ser Binet F Rande J M'Pigus Tfyde M'Fadden Standring D L Datton Y Thornley Nor Firat Prigs T Thornley Saffie Dalton A Houston W Mortlasor F Connell Hl Holland Lee Star Cooke M'Neil Christchurch M’neil Houston Boye J Small D Robertson M O'Kala Erie Iander L Madden M'Auliff Fadden Lou Malachian ET Brandon OS Thomson J Feohnay J Haly RK Johnstone Cloyds M’waddon Dsec

Guélack wag among Auckland passengers and rail notes

News in Brief reports Rev Dr Waddell editor of Guélack wag among the travelers for Auckland on the Bonoma from San Francisco. It notes the Canadian Atlantic Railway sale to the Vanderbilts and British actions off the Bahamas sponge grounds. Christchurch furnishers advertise, while D Mathieson offers £60 reward for 1200 sheep stolen or strayed from Ragged Ridges Station around March 8. Tribe & Co. strike a deal with Bradbury and Gomerahania as liquidation looms. Prize winners list promoted by Flatchor Bros with extended coupons.

Waddell Guélack Auckland Bonoma San Francisco Canadian Atlantic Railway Vanderbilts Bahamas Mesere Strange and Co Christchurch Goode D Mathieson Ragged Ridges Kurow Tribe & Co. Outfitters High Street Bradbury and Gomerahania Lighfield Street Tribe and Go Mevara Flatchor Bros

China Talks Move Toward Settlement After Protests

Reports from March indicate China affairs center on Manchurian negotiations resuming with a modified hagig and an expected early settlement. The United States Britain and Japan protested the Russian Chinese backs claim while Yuaen slā bKi refusés to be bound and clings to pledges against foreign instructors.

United Pres Association Electric Telegraph Onpon Yuaen-sla-bki Cleimp

Plaguecases Grow in Surrey Hills Bexley and Kogarah

The United Prose Association reports further plague cases in March with two youths named Robertson in Surrey Hills and Godwin in Bexley and a man named Baldock in Kogarah. Two of today and three prior patients were employed by a city printing firm.

United Prose Association Kleotrie Telegraph Supyer Robertson Surrey Hills Godwin Bexley Baldock Kogarah

Old Age Pensions Bill Moves Second Reading

W R Greene MP moved the second reading of a bill to grant pensions to the deserving poor at age sixty. The State would contribute funds yearly with local rates supporting the balance, but wartime taxation prevents immediate implementation. The bill passed its second reading but will be withdrawn and remodeling planned for next session.

United Prose Association Wilectrio Telegraph London House of Commons W. R. Greene Chesterton

France and Russia Backing Anglo Japanese Peace Effort

France and Russia issued four joint notes affirming support for the Anglo Japanese agreement while reserving rights to take concerted measures against any third power aggression or new trouble in China. The Times calls the move a significant service to peace. France and Russia seek to preserve prestige in China by echoing Britain and Japan.

United Presa Association London France Russia China Britain Japan

Cecil Rhodes Strengthens Health Ties to Queen

Mr Cecil Rhodes expresses gratitude to the Queen for her inquiry into his health, noting the royal concern as a sign of support and goodwill.

London Cecil Rhodes

Cycle prize contest and Hollis bicycles featured

Gra Comperition-Pietoher Bree announces prizes for top buyers of their brands including a Hand Painted Dinner Set among 20 prizes. The display at John Orr & Co promotes Holite cycles made with genuine B.S.A. parts by Hollis & Son Birmingham, claiming quality and efficiency.

Tex Roptis Ovonus John Orr & Go I. Hollis & Sona Birmingham

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