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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 09, 1902

Page

3

Two Hundred Boers Captured Near Liebenbergvlei

Reports say Colonel Elliott held Lindley to Liebenbergvlei Jing and Colonel Barker moved from Liebenbergvlei to the Frankfort Heilbron road line. Ten Boers were killed and 208 captured, mostly irreconcilable Free Staters, with many horses and cattle seized. No British casualties. Colonel Cooper relieved Ookiep. enemy retired south. Concordia miners surrendered with mines intact before relief arrived.

Elegtria Colegraph Lonpan, May Lord Kitchener Elliott Lindley Liehenbergvlei Barker Liebenbergviei Frankfort-Heilbroo-Wredfort Dewn Cooper Ookiep Concordia

Lord Salisbury Addresses Primrose League on Empire Policy

Lord Salisbury tells the Primrose League that Britain’s peace stance with the Boers remains unchanged and warns against forcing colonial subordination. He notes colonial devotion to the Motherland strengthens the Empire and cautions about burdens of finance and defence amid imperial federation debates. The speech urges patience for a destined future.

Bleottia Telegraph Ocopyright Agram Yards

Steamer Willpama recovers lifeboat from Boverice voyage

A lifeboat from the Boverice was picked up by the Willpama near Fremantle with the chief officer and three crew. The Boverice drifted about 1500 miles from Fremantle after losing its propeller. The ship and cargo valued at £60,000 with horses worth $15,000. Crew endured eighteen days light winds then nine days of gales before rescue efforts shifted to Fremantle.

United Preas Association Alcobrla Fremantle Willpama Boverice Boveric Sypney Perri Hayman SirCarthy Timmins Beverie

Plague reports emerge with officer's death and cases

United Press reports two plague cases in Briszanz with Health Officer Pr Wray dying after conducting the postmortem on a victim. May 9 records another case of plague, details remain unclear.

United Press Pleotrio Celetropi Looney May Briszanz Pr Wray

Edmont offers second day racing results and fares

Sporting roundup from May 2 details race results across the Harpies and Mangabes events. Notable placings include Harpiva and Harpvicar with multiple drives, along with Mangabes B and Crusoe placing, showing a busy racing card at the meeting.

Hawwea Racecounsn Reaulta Bac. Harpies Great South I Mangabes Daronaki Dive Oprna Harpvicar—Resoil Rita Kidbrook Diva Mandha Hanorcar Motorua Crusoe King Edward Lle Neamuro Wanpicar Aochorite Flying Ball Governesa

Snipeys May Apple Promises Cure All Ailments

An advert asserts indigestion and poor circulation cause many sicknesses and promotes Snipeys May Apple as a permanent stomach and health aid. It claims gentle bowel movement, liver stimulation, and lasting relief, priced at half a crown. Also mentions Chamberlains Cough Remedy for throat irritation and sleep, and Wome Worm Fies as an effective worm remedy with various prizes in tea competitions.

Chomlata Atores Halfa Crown Fletohear Bros Branda Chamberlain New Zealand Farmers’ Cooperative Association of Canterbury, Limited Ashburton Bill Martin

Mixed casualty report from Pretoria and Wellington war front

May 8 derailment near Pretoria kills an officer and ten soldiers. Commandant Bowera fights at Ookiep as Free State forces led by De La Rey resist. Wellington reports several wounded and recovering including Urwin and Lascilles. Harvey discharged. others listed as convalescent.

Apo Pretoria Bowera Ookiep Free State Ander de la Rey Wellington South Africa Pooshtefstroom Patrik Lea William Graoh Naw Zaaland Erganier Mefor Palmer Qapstown Urwin Canval Water Miter Walllogion L'eubtena

Unclear cricket match report from London dated May 9 930

In a weather troubled game against Nega, Notte and Shrewsbury build a 189 run partnership with Shrewsbury reaching near a second century before being dismissed by Trumper. Gunn falls for 214 runs as Noble’s bowlers take five wickets. Multiple players cited with incomplete names and mis-spellings.

London Notte Trumper Ioninga Gunn Howall Iis

Grain shipments grow as rails move Southland produce

In Invercargill on May 9 the United Presa Association telegraph reports grain totals reaching 257,100 snoke, over a billion bushels, with special trains running nearly every night to carry the crop along Southland railways.

Invercargill Southland Railways Peagan

Earthquake Shocks Reported in Multiple Towns May 9

A sharp earthquake shock was felt this morning around 1 oclock in Tuited Presa Argaatation and 46 Woodville with loud rumbling and later damage. Similar tremors were reported in Paumwerston Nowra at 14am lasting about 15 seconds causing damage. Public notices list various utilities and bands with unsettled readings.

Eleatris Calegraph WtLineTon

Timaru Rugby Match Opens South Canterbury Championship

In Timaru at the Athletic Grounds the opening round saw Waimate meet Pirates Ashburton missing two players and Waimate one. Waimate forwards dominated, exploiting their strength to defeat Ashburton 9 nuts. Fitzgerald starred for Pirates and Rattray Goldshire Cleodinging Fuller featured for Waimate. Referee A Shirrcliffe received full satisfaction. Later at the Domain the High School first team lost to Southern Cross 6 3 with Mr W Jackson refereeing.

Timaru Waimate Pirates Ashburt Tom Ashburton Waimete Ashburtovites Nuts Fitzgerald Rattray Goldshire Cleodinging Fuller Wall Fetediacher Pritchard Wilson Legerald A Shirrcliffe Express High School Southern Cross W Jackson

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