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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 25, 1901

Page

2

Havelock Street Market Sale At Bathenay

H Stephenson reported a large attendance at the weekly sale on Bathenay with keen demand for pigs and poultry and prices rising. Pigs include weaners 5 64 to 1is stores 129 6d to 15s 6d porkers 18s. poultry fowls 20 to 3e per pair, roosters up to 32 Gd per pair, ducks 29 Gd to Ss per pair, geese 5a per pair. Cows profit £7. Produce potatoes slow 6a to 7s per each. onions gd and 1d per lb, apples 2a 6d to 6d per ona, cucumbers 6a per nase. Large assortment of furniture and sundries met a good sale.

Er H Stephenson Bathenay

Port charges push Ashburton trade toward Timaru

The Ashburton Guardian argues high Lyttelton Timaru freight raises costs and shifts trade from Christchurch to Dunedin. It notes Timaru Harbour Board plans to cut charges to boost imports and exports via Timaru, which could benefit Ashburton buyers and Pend-on importers, while urging government action to conserve Peel Forest and protect native bush near Mount Peel for public recreation and national value.

Lyttelton Ashburton Australia New Zealand Christchurch Dunedin Timarg Asthburton Clhristchurch Dunadin Timaru Timara South Canterbury Peel Forest Lorgeliy Rangitate Peel Forrat Mount Peel

Police seek owner for four corned cans in Barnete Sirest

A local note reports the police want an owner for four corned cans picked up in Barnete Sirest. The item appears amid a string of short notices including census paper delivery and a hospital recovery update. Edward Bickeratad, injured at a Lyttelton foundry, remains in Christchurch Hospital with a near-term discharge anticipated.

Fowan Barnete Sirest Carrisn New Zealand Ius Penson Edward Bickeratad Andereon Lyttelton Christchurch Hospital New Progressing Rotomhans Rotorua

United Free Churches merge in Scots notice

Henry Stephenson reports on church union in Scotland where Free and United Presbyterian bodies consolidate into United Free. The piece cites Gillespie United Free Church and United Free St Andrew's among examples of the new naming.

Oawenixne Henry Stephenaon Monara Petore Hell Burnett Street Broddart Southland Free and United Presbyterian Churches of Scotland Free U.P Oaly United Free Gillespie United Free Church United Free St. Andrew's George

British and Russian Forces Withdraw From Tientsin Siding

Amid tensions in China, British and Russian troops depart the Tientsin siding after a brief stand, with salutes exchanged and assurances that no affront was intended. The Australian contingent remains requested for duty, while imperial decrees contact the wider Manchurian treaty issues and railway rights.

Tientain Siding Seymour Port Arthur Tientsin Bailr New York Pekin de Morrison The Times Kiangchu Manchuria Newehang Railway Company Russia Great Wall Shanhaikwan St Petersburg Timer Cent Lamedorf Admiral Gest

Strath Gryie Barge Fire Near Pont Calmens Port

The four masted barque Strath Gryie en route from Sydney to London with wool cargo caught fire offshore and was towed to anchorage by the Harbour Board tug Capulet. Health officer Dr Hodges and officials boarded for inspection. damage to be assessed after cargo batchan. Credit to harbour rider for prompt action.

United Preas Telegraph Pont CxaLmens Strath Gry Ie McRichard Sydney London Asrgo Caps Saunders Harbour Board Eaputel Hodges Eepiat McCallum Thomson Lloyd's Surveyor Grey Quetoms J.mills

South Africa War Reports Bring Conditional Peace Terms

Dispatches from Lorpon dated March 23 to March 24 detail Kitchener’s capi tal sentence for Delangera executed after killing three natives. General Hamilton captures sixty prisoners at Ladybrand. De Wet and Fourie burghers surrender near Denersdorp with 140,000 sheep and 10,000 horses seized. A revised Botha negotiation book outlines proposed governance and race policy, including licenses for firearms and limited enfranchisement, while Milner and Chamberlain modify terms and Chamberlain notes Objections to Milner in the Commons.

Lorpon Ita Madras Bombay Lord Kitchener Delangera Harrismith Dejaegera Hamilton Ladybrand de Wet Senekal Prinsloo Fourie Denersdorp Botha Kitchener Botho Law Kaffira Losna

From Industrial Home to Baronet’s Onstle in Britain

A New Zealand court case details a Christchurch girl destined to become heiress to Sir John St George, with her mother opposing the move. After long legal wrangling, arrangements were made for the child to leave New Zealand aboard the Rimutaka for Wellington, then sail to Britain where Lady St George seeks custody and a change in the child’s religious upbringing.

Christchurch Lord Fauntleroy Great Britain Francis Berkeley Lady St George John St George Glasgow Berkeley Rowe Mra Berkeley Osmara Nelson Ab Horus Brenton Markly, Stewart, and Co Sir John St George Nieas New Ausland Rimuteks Wellington Eathem Crawford Osmarg Mesare Markly, Browart, and Co Saloous Lappam

Consulting Optician Ern est M Sendatolo Returns from Study

Consulting optician Ernest M Sendatolo announces new qualification after study in England and the Continent. He offers daylight free from special lighting, affordable spectacles, and prescripts for defective eyesight. Located on Cashel Street over Sandatoin JewellerChrisicharr with nine to six daily hours. Wade's Worm Figa advertised as a children's aid.

Ernest M Sendatolo Deo Ai FRMG England Cashel Street Sieiriechner

New Massey Harris Bearing Improves Wheel Action

The report notes a bearing fitted to Massey Harris equipment reduces friction and prevents balls from jamming on cones, while improving wheel performance compared with prior years. Also covered is the Express expedition to Patagonia led by Hesketh Peichard and a fashion plate from Strange & Co. drapers.

Massey. Harris Patagonia Hesketh Peichard Piscea Hila Messrs Strange & Co. Drapers

Rifle Belt results and wind effect at Wellington match

The Wellington match report lists shooters and scores at 500 and 600 yards for a Belt contest. Key names include Wilson and Loveday of Woodville, Manning and Bunting of Christchurch, Sontag of Dunedin, and Daley of Dannevirke. Weather affected 303 vs Martini comparisons with recoil noted and future ranges scheduled for Monday morning.

Wanaanui Sre Rasulte Lapis Maron Heffelne Wairarsps Ching Waimes Oakley Nelson Waingay Piako Whitley Kulapoi Trevethlak Petone Manning Christchurch Woodlatt Dunedin Sontag Tobin Auckland Daley Kushine Tarmball Gore Herry Tuipeka Hughes Weoganui Hawley Chinetoburoh Messenger Faranaki W Ballinger Pebone A Ballinger Bolyn Charlton Feast Wairarapa Carey Patea Bunting Cox Auckland Williams Woodville Karori Hewthorne Hollard Kretohoar Carlaon Pesreon Timara Kemp Canterbury Alport Stoke Damigne Drew Warrganul Turnbull Gooderson G Loveday Smith Kaitangata G Freer Kaitangati Webster Waimea Parnell Wanganui Hyde Hawke's Bay McFarlane Gee Linwood Christ* Church King Camara Wellington Marshall Togpen Begg Postnov Timaru McCullough Waipawa Wilson Buntico Naleon Compan Ballinger Mantel Son Am Range SCG Wooda Asven Ehota Mrdg George Loveday

Autumn Meeting Acceptances for Ashburton Trotting Club

List of acceptances for the Ashburton Trotting Club Autumn Meeting to be held Thursday next 28th mat. Names include Marpen Hanprcar Lignite sor Nana ses Madora aco piuloron 2sec Katiposor Gambler Zaee Wharfdate Sues Goottich Lava A0see Simon Saeco Traay Belle Saeco Royal wood Linwood Irene Tdeee Wurouyore Hannrpar Vatsursor Major Hopetoun Borstease Ratipo Fannywood Diploma Agnnopron Hawptcar Honorur Saas Sydney Lees Modesty iTeut Miss Witkin Fatarreto Hanoptcar St Simon cor Linwood Myrvle Balmoral Boldar wood Lignite Sbaec Inglewood S6aeo Dasa Hanpicar Yalout Clifton Honor Aunties Thaec Mies Wilkin Nefdrion Gambler Fannywood.

Ashburton Trotting Club Marpen Hanprcar Nana @ses Madora Aco Piuloron H M Stanley Qeee Orcanus Diarnier Hanvrcar Katiposor Gambler Zaee Wharfdate Sues Goottich Lava Lacution Simon Saeco Traay Belle Saeco Royal Wood Linwood Irene Magora Diploma Agnnopron Hawptcar Nova Honorur Saas Sydney Lees Modesty iTeut Miss Witkin Fatarreto Hanoptcar St Simon Cor Myrvle P Balmoral Il

Beefton Jockey Club Autumn Meeting Concludes

Beefton Racing Club reports the Beefton Jockey Club Autumn Meeting closed with results led by Terrenarm Hanpicar Speculator first and Grand Stamp Hanpicar Rukara second. Dividend figures and multiple placings follow for Harpscar and related entries amid a day of races and stakes.

United Prew Association Berrron Beefton Jockey Club Beauties Terrenarm Hanpicar — Speculator Dialogue Seabraeze Hanpicar — Rukara Millatreams Petroline Jonny Cusz Harpscar Willotha Wisp Hatin Scibfoin Hoty Nayborn Toksrepgi Ae Minens Abydos Gatmoraa Skirmisher J. Fanewst Seaabresze Surveyor Speculator

New Zealand and Federation Debates in Sunday Times

The Sunday Times argues New Zealand should pursue its own path with commercial reciprocity and friendship. many European allies sympathize with New Zealand's aspirations. In March a message from Mr Barton thanks the Premier for promising to send New Zealand troops to the opening of the Federal Parliament and notes limited campaigning prevented a visit to the New Meat and Federal Commission in Australia.

Byonsy Sunday Times New Zealand Writington Barton Australia Elaguane Collingwood Sypiny G’sullivan M. de Rougemont Hosart Arthur Hay Sommerville Paspae Ger Snewai

Child Killed After Railway Accident Near Kaitazgata

Four child fatalities and injuries reported in Kaitazgata as youths playing near a railway platform were hit by shifting trucks when a carriage was damaged during shunting. David Fraser, eight, among the dead, with others injured. The incident occurred in the winter.

United Prose Association Blootrie Telegraph Destvin David Fraser Kaitazgata Hhe Winter United Free Association Unekin David ‘Fraser Alse Slater

New Zealand White Pine Timber Use Discussed at Farewell Dinner

At a farewell dinner in Wellington Industrial Association speakers described heavy loss of white pine timber in the Wairarapa and surrounding areas. Cooper Mr Kalmere noted Argentine merchants found New Zealand white pine best for butter boxes and mentioned vast annual timber extraction and cave creation from the timber.

United ‘Pros Association Eleatria Wetgeton The Industrial Association B Hannah T Ballinger England Kalmere Wairerape New Zealand Wellington

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