Abattoirs and Butchers Clash Over Canterbury Deal
A 1902 letter from butchers to the Borough Council objects to terms with the Canterbury Freezing Company. The Abattoirs Committee reports the August 26 conference approved changes, but the butchers insist on amendments, while the council supports the existing agreement and an Abattoirs Committee remains to oversee management.
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Canterbury
Islisd
Aghburton
Meyer and Borough
Dahbaden
Buavohors
Olanee
Liz
Ita
Olauae
Connell
Venr
Canterbury Freezing Company
Midlater
Agriculbure
Baiehare
Agile
Clauss
Andrews
Willis
Chauce
Capture of Some of De la Rey's Men and Guns
Reports say units under General de la Rey have suffered losses as colonial forces capture several of his soldiers and a quantity of arms amid ongoing skirmishes in the region. Local commanders confirm seizures and partial captures of equipment.
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DE LA Rey
Ashburton Licensing Case and Separation Order
Magisterial Ashburton hears breaches of the Licensing Act after Albert W Whitaker supplied liquor to a very drunk Graham. Key witnesses Cheat Spicer and Wilding testify while Graham’s condition is debated. A separation order is also heard for Johanna Stigley v Frank Stigley amid repeated threats and harsh language. Several default cases follow in the Glvil listings.
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Albert W. Whitaker
Hqnor
Mr Wilding
James Cheat
Oliver Spicer
Graham
Boat Street
Royal Hotel
Commercial Hotel
Wlidley
Tha Royal
The
Royal
Witness
Barmiius
Spicer
Speer
Greaham
Ernest Crygell
Ashburton
Spicar
the Royal
Ihe Sergesnt Barlow
Chest
Wai
Harlow
Me Wilding
Malcolmson
Tae
Johanna Stigley
Frank Stigley
Parsistent Arogiby
Mc Parnell
Hie
Arthur Stigley
Bit Wilding
Australian officers shot in South African farm attack details
A report notes Major Lensham supplied Barton with shooting particulars of British officers in South Africa. A brother’s letter describes a Boer attack on a farmhouse, Hunt wounded, Hunt killed, and looting of his body. A Boer wearing Hunt's clothes was executed. six more Boers in khaki were shot after court martial. Officers named Morant Handcock Witton faced severe punishments with varying outcomes.
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Miieourne
Lensham
Buah Voldt
Mr Barton
Barton
South Africa
Bosh Veidt
Hunt
Heer
Drumbhead
H H W Morant
South Australian
P J Handcock
Wentralia
G R Witton
Capetown
England
Per Prass Agagciation-By Electric Received March 27
The New Hebrides records an electrical receipt noted at 9 35 am on March 27 as part of the day’s transmission log. Official notices reference a dated entry from the local electrical service.
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United Presa
Blauila Telegraph
LonDon
de la Ray
Prass
New Hebrides
Dowepix
Town Bection
Wakanui Road
Glasgow
Canterbury
Mount Somers
Priea
Mount Lemore Station
Education Bill Sparks Wide Debate in England
In England March 26 various figures press the governments Education Bill. Mr Balfour says parental liberty and efficiency guide the measure while Campbell-Bannerman hopes popular control of voluntary schools remains real. Oswald Dykes warns rejection would drive public mad and Vaughan calls it a fair bill upholding liberty. Olford claims Nonconformists will oppose it and rate details hinge on voluntary church schooling.
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Olford
Spionkop Affair Sparks Press Controversy
March correspondence shows Ric Redvers Buller denying command at Spionkop and citing army regulations while Mr Balfour and General Butler clash over published documents and potential disclosures.
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Loxnox
Spionkop
Ric Redvers Buller
Balfour
Buller
Butler
Bailer
Charles Warren
Lord Roberta
General Bailer
Fire at Kaiapoi Woollen Mills Confines to Engine Room
Early today a blaze broke out in the Kaiapoi woollen mills at Kalapoi and was confined to the engine room. Damage is estimated around £100. The report notes surrounding officials and ongoing local events as Premier Seddon travels, with farewells planned in Gisborne and Wellington.
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Kaiapoi
Kalapoi
Napier
McVay
Ald Fraser
Seddon
Gisborne
Tutonekel
Hare
Wellington
Suspected Murder Case Shapes Up in Local Court
United Press reports a woman named Sinnott was found dead with a carving fork in her heart. Police arrested Hugh Sweeney who had lived with the deceased for years. Both parties were about fifty. Sweeney appeared in court this morning charged with murder and was remanded for eight days as the inquest opens tonight.
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United Press
Allanton
Sinnott
Hugh Sweeney
Pardos
Sweeney
New Zealand Bisley Team Named Amid Travel Hurdles
The Riles Team for Bisley includes Hyde Upaki Kifls Club Masterton Hatery Hawthorne Karori Killa Club Wellington Loveday Woodville Band Sergeant King Qamara Garrison Oamaru Ballinger Petone McGregor Oamaru Nelson Woodville JG Wilson Head Loveday Woodville Winslade Wanganui. Anderson of Rahongsta may miss due to business matters. Lieutenant Sommerville’s command is in doubt because of Mrs Sommerville’s illness.
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Electric Telegraph
Wanaganui
New Zealand
Bisley
George Hyde
Upaki Kifls
Masterton
Keilsman
Hatery Hawthorne
Karori Killa
Wellington
William Loveday
Woodville Rifle Club
Woodville
King
Qamara Garrison Band
Oamaru
W Ballinger
Petone Rifle Club
Pabtone
John McGregor
Oama
Olanet Sommerville
Sommerville
Anveph
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Alley Cooper
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Heurlon Domain Oval
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Price
Murray
Money
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Timara
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ST. Andrew's Church
Menera Gudeoll’s
Robinson's
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Perris’ Baod
Newman
Jas
Tait
Hon
Bao
A.&, Ginb’a
Bporta
Rangitata
Rpee
G H Patrick
J. Seddon
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H. Friedlander
H. M. Jones
R. Alcorn
Wasted Provo Association—By
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Mr Chamberlain
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Lord Welsley
Alexandra Place
Cuba
Education In
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Bleotele Telegraph
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le Well
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Hale Ab
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Timaru
Springborn
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Joann Onn
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H. 0. Lane
Qhbrietchurch
Ashburton Borough Council
H. H. Fouks
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Burnett Street
John Whitelaw
Worcester Street
Winslow Racing Club
Winslow Hotel
Bosiluss
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Ashburton Domain
Thomas Young
Tanonup
AB Just
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Wistonyver, Tancrad Streets
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Atay
Thie
Sap
Camerous Orienta
Ua Fres
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Lao
West Street Auction Mart
Reaatya
Friedland R. Frei
Rari
RR Bros
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Notich
Waiau
Waimate
South Canterbury
Lyndon No 2
Lyndon Facate
Waisa
Elza
la Lodd
Maytown Settlement
Mile Find Farm
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Thos. Humparies
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Lisut
C . Batley
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Wood
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Nicoll
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Fell
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ANTIC
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Paau
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Ata
Wil
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People’s Ironmunger
Kuan Bros
Ara
Assoclid
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Sala Prisce
Degun
Joan Orn & Ca
Arsun
SHE New Century Phonograph
A H Williams
Dom
Northcote & Hefford
James Gibbon
Cameron Street
Vnj
John Orr and CO
John Orr
Auckland
Pairfield
John Garand CO
Eleys Universal
Eleys Blue
Hieys
Brown
Kynocks
Ballistica
Scott
Atlas
Shacklock
Orion
Brinsley
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