Goldfield warnings temper New Guinea mining talk
Sir William MacGregor warns against sensational reports on New Guinea goldfields. He notes Woodlark Island overmanned, Misima and Sudest abandoned, Mount Scratchley promising only for prospectors, and four inland parties facing hardship. He urges healthy, well equipped men with £50 to £100 for provisions and carriers, and cautions authorities against funding indigent prospectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min Huan M. Nutsoy
Queensland
Elon
Seddon
Orcpis
New Guevea
Wm. Macttregor
British New Guinea
William MacGregor
New Guinea
H. Nelson
Woodlark
Woodlark Island
Misima
St Aignan
Sudest
Mount Scratchley
Mambare
McLaughlin Creek
Moni Valley
Musa
Port Moresby
Port Morseby
Vanapa
Scratchley
Borough Council Meeting Tonight and Local News
Local notices report a borough council meeting this evening. A Wellington diary hints Premier may attend Record Reign celebrations with Parliament opening briefly in April. A Port Molyneux bathing death claims two youths, and a Duntroon church fund event features a weight guess with two prize sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witens
Winanan
Wellington
Give Daily Ties
China
Port Molyneux Haat
John Steven
George Cranwood
Steven
Papakaio
Improved water filter details from Mr Mark Scott
Specifications of an improved water filter were received from Mr Mark Scott of Hirangiora, hotel-keeper, with notification of acceptance appearing in Thursday Grevize. The item mentions a route-matching competition at Christ church won by College Rifles in under three hours, and several other dated notes on politics, industry, and local life across various places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Scott
Hirangiora
Christchurch
College Rifles
Licensing Election Question Clarified by Tinwald Correspondent
A Tinwald reader asks if all electors or only ratepayers may vote on the licensing issue. The letter states that every person on the electoral roll is entitled to vote, clarifying who qualifies for the forthcoming question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niny
Tinwald
Mount Hutt Road Board News and Tenders
The Mount Hutt Road Board held its monthly meeting last Thursday with Messrs Morgan Cameron Drummond and Holmes present. Tenders were ordered for bridge removal and creek diversion at Mount Hutt, for a concrete culvert at Springfield, and for breaking boulders on certain roads. Removal of the Mount Hutt bridge and ford was deferred pending ground inspection. Alteration of the creek at Mount Hutt was agreed. Mitcham Road shingle quantities were confirmed by the South Kaikāia Board. Thirds payments were requested and to be returned. The Board was asked to press for fence repairs at Rakala Gorge and to charge the cutting repair costs to the Council grant. Accounts totaling £43 6s 3d were approved for payment.
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Mount Hutt
Measrn Morgan
Cameron
Drummond
Holmes
Springfield
Moesars Harman
Stevens Wreta
Mitcham Road
South Kakaia
Land Revenue
IRDS
Bakala Gorge
County Couneil
Rakala Gorge
Council
New Zealand Wool Markets and Prices Report
London report shows mixed shifts in wool and meat markets. Cross breds steady to up 3d, fine wools up to 4d, meats and butter steady. wool sales active with 145,651 bales offered, 132,029 sold. Prices in London and Canterbury noted with varied duties and demand from American buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited
London
Butler
New Zealand
Bradford
Fruit and Dairy Prices From Otago Fruit Agency
The Otago Fruit and Produce Agency lists current fruit and dairy prices for Teviot and Alexander growers. Peaches scarce late season, plums to 4d per lb, grapes 1d to 4d, pears 1d to 1d, tomatoes 1d to 1s, honey 2d to 3d, quinces 4d to 2s3d, blackberries 4d to 1s, butter in short supply, potatoes and onions priced per ton or per pound as noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otago Fruit and Produce Agency
Teviot and
Alexander Fruitgrowers’ Company, Limited
Perth
Tony Herwents
Tennis Tournament Handicap Singles Results and Next Matches
The report lists rounds of the Gentlemen's Handicap Singles with results: Salmond def Grant 6-2 6-4, Cox def Douglas 6-3 6-4, Fooks def Bart 6-4 6-2, and Jackson vs Salek pending. Further results include Salmond vs Fooks and Cox vs Jackson or Salek in the third round, plus other pairings and byes. The piece also contains an advertisement for Holloway's Pills and Ointment highlighting miner health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Salmond
D. Grant
P. H. Cox
B. Douglas
W. H. Fooks
A. Bart
Jackson
Salek
Salmond
Fooks
Cox
Holoway
Holloway
Fire at Peel Forest Causes Minor Damage
A small forest fire in the old cleared area near Peel Forest was quickly controlled. Mr Thanford’s home sustained a rear hole burned but further damage was halted by a few buckets of water.
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the Lyne On Times
Later Mr Robert Matandress Dies in Ashburton Hospital
The late Robert Matandress died March 10 in Ashburton Hospital from erysipelas after a harvest field wound. Youngest son of the late Thomas McCandress of Moville, Donegal. He came to the colony twenty years ago and led Kyle school for three years. He taught at Rakaia Presbyterian Sunday school and helped raise about £50 for a new room. Buried in Rakaia Cemetery with a large funeral cortege. His brothers Samuel and James earned Norwegian gold medals for rescuing a wrecked crew.
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Robert Matandress
Ashburton Hopital
Erpsipelas
Thos. McCandress
Moville
County Donegal
McCandress
Kyle
Acton Station
Presbyterian
Rakeia
Rakaia
Mr McCandiesa
Ireland
Samuel
James
Norway
Winslow Considers Annual Sports Revival Meeting
Residents at the Winslow Hotel discussed reviving the annual Winslow sports event. About 20 pounds was pledged in the meeting with a further 10 offered since. A further gathering is planned at P feller’s hotel in Winrdow on Saturday 27th at 3 p.m. to organize the effort. The old New Year’s Day fixture and past supporters were noted, with plans to revive the event possibly on St Patrick's Day or the Thursday before Queen's Birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wislow
Winslow
P. Feller
Winrdow
Ashburton
Winslow Meeting
John Arter
Newmarket
William Harris
Winslow Hotel
Tinwald
Proving and Prohibition Orders in Napier District
McCarthy remanded on Napier warrant for failure to provide for his illegitimate child. A prohibition order against Thomas Lffey issued for town and country use for twelve months. Patrick Cashan charged with assaulting Robert Meaclem at Tinwald Hotel on Feb 27. vivid testimony describes blows, stamping, and bleeding. The bench finds grave assault. Cashan fined 40 shillings with costs and seven days to pay, or fourteen days in jail.
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Neapees
Thomas McCarthy
Napier
Papartrings Orver
Thoms Lffey
Patrick Cashan
Robert Meacem
Tipwald
Purnell
Cashan
Fleet
McKay
Ashburton
Compton
Shaw’g
Ocregg
John’ Brimmer
Draver
Tinwald Hotel
Meaclem
Chan
George Fleet
Mesclem
Crosa
Mr Purnell
Pat
Meacleme
John M. Reid
Cuthbertaoa
Meachem
Purvell
Primitive Methodist Thanksgiving Service at Heafield
A large congregation attended a Sunday service at Heafield where seating was full and decorations featured fruit flowers evergreens grain and vegetables. Rev J Olphert preached on Thoughts from the threshing mill and Miss Butler sang The Heavenly Land with notable praise. The harvest concert follows Friday with Misses Butler and Olphert aiding Asthurton friends and Scafield guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heafield
Dames Moore
Kelly
Ayrton
Alington
Feehney
Bruce
Richardson
Asthurton
Butler
Olphert
Scafield
Bosher trial details allege private detective claim
The Bosher murder case feature Bosher being advised to dispose of a knife. Lansbury denies acting as a private detective and doubts about Shore's guilt. Police search for the knife continued and witnesses note expected disposal, with other evidence aligning to earlier inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauueron
Bosher Oisl
Lansbury
Bosher
Shore
Witnese
Sonce
Weather Weekly Report for Week Ending March 19 1897
The meteorological bulletin notes weekly weather patterns with temperatures rainfall and barometric readings. It records occurrences of storms fair days and notable wind conditions across regions, highlighting climate data for March.
Harvest Thanksgiving Services At Wesleyan Church
The Wesleyan Church held harvest thanksgiving services with a morning sermon by Rev. T. G. Brooke on Luke 12 2 and an evening address on Revelations 14 15. The church featured grape decorations, displays of fruits vegetables corn flowers and evergreens with a bread loaf centerpiece and a front text The Lord Reigneth. Collections were good at both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Church
T. G. Brooke
Irish land laws discontent and rents debated in Commons
In the House of Commons Mr Bal four says public tribunals fix rents fueling universal discontent over Irish land laws. The Oxford University eight set a course record for the boat race. Bombay reports reveal plague Exodus totaling 377,876 from the city by end February. Judges yield to the Volksraad in Prevorta. McKinley urges Senate to restore the Arbitration Treaty to efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Balfour
Oxford University
Bombay
Catcutta
Volksraad
Prevorta
Gold finds reported near Coolgardie by Holland prospector
A prospector named Holland brings sizable quantities of splendid gold to Coolgardie after opening rich lodes along a line. The new find is located about forty miles north of the town with reports of 2000z% uncovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryte
Coolgardie
Holland
Queen's Celebration Seeks Women’s Fund Hospital
Hypney reports plans for a women’s fund to establish a consumption hospital in honor of the Queen’s celebration. Governor and Lady Hampden back the proposal, with funds guaranteed by several gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampden
Pain Balm Claimed Best Rheumatism Remedy Sent Home
A Chicago Lumber Co. employee in Des Moines reports sending Chamberlain's Pain Balm to his mother in Germany saying it is the best medicine for rheumatism he has used. He praises its effectiveness and mentions it is sold by Asapyparos Deva Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Benjamin
The
Spectetor
Rushford
N.Y
Chamberlain
Dexter
Iowa
Towa
Agsnsuaton Dave Company
Germany
Jacob Hibensen
Chicago Lumber Co
Des Moines
Old Country
Chamberlain's
Gale
Asapyparos Deva Company
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F. J
Met
Wonderful Value Boys
G. J. Neill's
Friedlander's
East Street
Mellor
Zealandia’ Boot Store
James Mellor
Zealandia
Timekeepers
S.salek
Hallenst
BROS
Wilhelm Morris
Burnett & William Streets
GC. M. Brooke
Giollam
Worth
NEAT
Zorr & CO
Halt Street
Macya
Yuritas
Sevrei Masterton Orchardiets
Duntroon
Presbyterian Church Building Fund
Weiss
Merrmott
Wavane
Robert Hicks
Devanes
Canterbury
Memmott
Jordan
Stater
Auberley
Zlynch On Times
Glarke
Orab Gorge
Peel Forest
Marlborough
Blenheim
Gladstons
Otago
Oamaru
Nelson
Greenwich Hospital
Department of Agriculture
Dunedin
India
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Auckland
Alerald
Waikato
Ig Ia
Soncore
Ward
Dour
St. Stephens
F Ferriman
Edward Saunders
Saunders
Johnston
Mount Peasepsion
Futtle
Eldridge
Dssignee
Carrollton, Ky
Asucrroy Dace Coll
Vvanys
Eleclion
Elacron
Road Board
London Markets
Meesrs
Nelacn Bros
North Island
Dr Morris
OG. Fe.almonds
K. Shearman
R. Upton
Act
Dr. Grant
Sor
V. Steward
R. Douglas
G. Cromie
T. Rollitt
Or Focks
L. Owen
H. Cox
H Salek
Mr T. McCandress
Major Steward
Mr MW
Coster
Primitive Methodist
Fragrand
Venus
Petone Nerders
Preas Association
Electric Telegraph
Triak of
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N.E
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Presa Association
Seers Telegraph Copyright
Wasuteron
McKinley
Senate
Press Association— Rollecting Telegraph— Copyright
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