R T Clark Promotes Goods from Global Manufacturers
An buying agent markets a wide range of products for the British American and Continental markets. The list includes Gibba Sheep Dip Richmond and Co Henry Wells Gil Co Hollis and Sons McCausland Ballant Field and Garden Seeds Murchison Exterminator Koowlea Spray Pampa Preservatio Petaluma incubators Jadoo Fibre Calf Peeders Normal Powder Kempthorne’s Crushed Bones and Poultry Spica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond and Co
London
Gas
Henry Wells
Gil Co
Oile
Hollis and Sons
Hotlia
McCausland
Ballant Field
Murchison
Melbourne
Clark
Kempthorne
Bacon Cuaind Factory For Farerrgup
A movement to build a bacon factory linked to Fairfield Freezing Works is urged with a farmers meeting planned in Arcade’s Agricultural and Pastoral Association rooms on Saturday. Hardley Bros. completed a gas supply to the ward at the hospital and installed eighteen candescent lights, including corkalide pendants and harp lights at rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Freezing Works
Agricultural and Pastoral Association
Vues Hoserrat
Moesere Hardley Bros
Gaa
Aevecal
Remounts and Wedding Tales Reach Dune din and Nelson
Remounts for South Africa pass Ashburton by express en route to Dune din. Reports claim a dramatic marriage between G W Stevens and Christina Hogerco, an aged union praised for its family life at Merton Abbey. A Vienna trial reveals shocking hospital neglect at St Joseph's Children's Hospital with starving children and derelict care. A farewell Harvest Home honors Mr Jorio Faulkner’s England departure at Melroze Farm with music, speeches, and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Ashburton
Express
Dunedin
Anp
Mas G. W. Stevass
G@ W Stevens
Christina Hogerco
Stevena
Mra Rbgergon
Merton Abbey
Nelson
Stevens
Kony
Henry Smith
Virginia Crawford
Dilke Oase
Vienne
Daily Telegraph
Stellbogen
St Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
Samuel Brown
Melroze Farm
Wakanui
Brown
Jorio Faulkner
England
Misa Christias Gilmour
Faulkner
Gilmour
Cenr
John Scandlin
Mount Sutt Road Board Annual and Monthly Meetings Summary
The Mount Sutt Road Board met Thursday 3rd inst with Morgan as chairman. The balance sheet of the previous year was adopted subject to audit. Receipts £1473 17s 1d, expenditure £21266 16s 2d, balance £287 1s 1d. Monthly meeting on the 10th had Morgan, Batty, McFarlans. Morgan elected chairman for the year. meetings to be on the first Monday each month. Traction engines to roll roads, warning of cutting near Belmont gum plantation. Poisoned meal sample received from United Friendly Societies Dispensary, Lyttelton. River Road by-law traction engine noted. Electors roll for Motoh Hall Riding forwarded. Indian Famine Relief Fund subscriptions to be opened per Christ Church Mayor’s circular. Cromic’s tender for re-shingling River Road sheeted per yard accepted. no stone breaking tender accepted. Accounts amounting to £9 4s 4d referred for payment.
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Morgan
Balasch Sheed
Belmont
United Friendly Societies’ Dispensary
Lyttelton
River Road
Lawa
Mellraith
Rakaia Board
Mothot Hall
Christchurch
Cromic
New Zealanders join Paardeberg action near Modder River
Trooper Wilkie reports from Bloemfontein that during the Kimberley march the New Zealand convoy trailed after Reid River then linked with Lord Roberts near Paardeberg. He describes brutal Highland Brigade and Canadians charges, heavy losses to Seaforth Highlanders, Canadians and Buffs, and a gruesome burial scene at a two chains long grave with wounded left in the open.
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Whiiineton
Wilkie
Canterbury
Bloemfontein
Esd Ataif
Kimberley
New Zealand
Reid River
Lord Roberte
Paardebers
New
Cropje
Hansen
Highland Brigade
Buffs
Canadiana
Modder
Seaforth Highlanders
Modder River
Ishe
Ambulange Corps
British forces defend Mafeking amid Boer assaults and flag abuses
London reports a British engineer party blew a bridge north of Kroonstad to stop Boer stores. General Bulley pressed a Boer position near Halpmaakar. Captain Elworthy of the 6th Dragoons died. two officers wounded. Three English captives flogged by Boers reached Delagoa Bay. Queensland support message to Baden Powell noted. Imperial Bushmen set to sail Friday. Patriotic Fund rises to £40,240.
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United Prograspulation
Electria Telegraph
London
F. R. Burnham
Roberts
Ecoute
Kroonstad
General Bulley
Halpmaakar
Helworthy
6Th Dragoon Guards
Parke
Neale
Berry
Ladybrand
Delagoa Bay
Brissant
Mafeking
Meyer
Qolonel Baden-Powell
Queensland
White flag incident and Boer fighting report
May 15 dispatches describe General Hunter moving toward Mafeking. At Readdam on the 7th Barton fought. Lieutenant Wilkinson of the Australian Horse was captured with enemy forces after Captain Elworthy of the Dragoon Guards died when Boers abused the white flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lownow
Hunter
Mafeking
Barton
Readdam
Wilkinson
Elworthy
Dragoon Guarda
General Rundle Advances and Boer Forces Withdraw
General Rundle reports checkmating Boer forces attempting to advance along the Basutoland border and now returning. Boers evacuate Macequatting's Nek and Ladybrand district, retire to Lindley, while Harriamith commando heads to Bethlehem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakapuska
Lorpon
Rundle
Basutoland
Yver
Macequatting
Nek
Ladybrand
Clear
Lindley
Harriamith
Bethlehem
Yrede
Biggaraberg
Vaal River
War correspondent dies of fever in Bloemfontein
The Evening News reports the death of veteran war correspondent Mr Spooner, a well known Sydney preneman, in Bloemfontein from enteric fever. The notice cites the Wakapuaka May 16 timing and references the Ohio Office 1035 am Sypxrr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Spooner
Sydney Preneman
Bloemfontein
Attack on Mafeking Reported as Fire S encroaches Town
Wakapvaka reports that an attack on Mafeking began Saturday with Pratoria advising by 9 57 am on May 16. The native quarter of the town has been burned as fighting continues.
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Mafeking
Broken Hill Block 10 Company profits and dividends
Meusevsne May 15 The half year profits of the Broken Hill Block 10 Company stood at £46,780 with £45,000 in dividends paid and £20,000 added to the reserve. Since inception it has paid £825,000 in dividends. Mount Lyell Company renews coal and coke supply contract with Union 8.8. Company for two years from January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meusevsne
Broken Hill Block 10
Mount Lyell Company
Union 8
Launceston
Irvine
Union 8.8. Company
Auckland
Brispany
German Troops Seize Congo Territory Reported
The Daily Telegraph says a thousand German troops seized about three thousand square miles of the Congo Free State adjoining German East Africa in April. The advance reached the Rusizi river and north of Lake Kivu. Germany disputes Congo frontier maps. a formal enquiry is underway.
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Wakapuake
Lorex
Daily Telegraph
Congo Free State
German East Africa
Rusizi River
Lake Kivu
Germany
Congo
Ashburton preps for Mafeking relief celebration
The Post and Telegraph Department advises office closings in Ashburton if Mafeking relief news arrives. Townsfolk prepare celebrations, urging local patriotism as British sacrifices in South Africa are cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mafeking
Ashaburton
Hritisherz
Haven
South Africa
Ashburton
Chamberlains Speech on Commonwealth Bill in House of Commons
The Commonwealth Bill was introduced in the House of Commons with Mr Chamberlain delivering the speech. He stressed imperial links and Australian interests, warned against weakening appeals, and proposed four imperial Lords of Appeal for Canada India South Africa and Australia. The debate noted Liberal support and criticisms of Campbell Bannerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prove Association
Electric Telegraph
Copyright
London
House of Commons
West Australia
New Zealand
Chamberlain
Australia
Olhamberlain
Canada
India
South Africa
Lord Halsbury
Mr Chamberlain
Australis
Kingston
SupezBy
Barton
Lyne
Hampbell Bannerman
Liberal Party
Wakapuaka
Lonpor
Camobell-Bannerman
Winter Shipment Ad Promotes The Corner Shop
News in Brief notes Moors North cote and Hefford advertise their third winter shipment and urge shopping at The Corner by post. Inspect goods to get value and keep money circulating locally. Nominations for the North Canterbury 3.0.'s Meeting close tomorrow with Rangiora telegraph office closing at 5 p.m.
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Northcote
Hefford
Ayz
Ownoera
North Canterbury
Rangiora
Cineamon Cave and Koolibah Rally at Ashburton Meet
The report notes Cineamon Cave, Wahoo, and Koolibah of Benjamin Gum competing in the Ashburton event. Dave Oo appears as a participant or official in the coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cineamon Cave
Wahoo, Koolibah
Benjamin Gum
Ashburton
Dave Oo
Plea for grand celebration of Mafeking relief
A reader urges city officials to honor Mafeking relief with a large bonfire and public notices. The letter proposes ringing church bells and fireballs, citing prior loyalties shown for Ladysmith and Kimberley and urging swift steps by the mayor to make the event a landmark celebration for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mafeking
Fashera
Aleo
Ladysmith
Kimberley
Isilaws
Truvsing
Miss Murphy at Oddfellows Hall Friday Concert
The talented Mrs Murphy and her company perform Friday at Oddfellows Hall in Wellington and Dunedin praise for her powerful true voice. Though young she may earn a wide world reputation and the performance is awaited with interest.
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Oddfellows Hall
Wellington
Dunedin
Mis
Murcphy
Montgomery's Kinematograph and Concert Company at Odde Fellowas Hall
Weather kept crowds small for Montgomery's show at Odde fellows Hall. A three hour program featured lifeboat pictures and war portraits including Lord Roberts and General White. Popular segments showed troops and a Spanish bullfight. Singers Montgomery Hail Edwards were recalled. Ei Col ling accompanied on piano. Lantern by W Monk. The company will appear again tonight for racegoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coset
Lord Roberts
General White
Badene Powell
Mr Montgomery
Mic H Hail
T Edwards
Montgomery
Ei Colling
W Monk
Aunin
Murder on the High Seal at Port and Police Court
At Port Police Court six Filipino suspects face murder charges aboard the schooner Ethel. Evidence from a Chinese cook and a cabin boy describes blood-stained crew who killed the captain and carpenter and threw three bodies overboard after scuttling the vessel. Peter Perez admits shooting three in self defence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prean Association
Electric Telegraph
Wakapuska
Chie
Asm
Hogs
Peter
Sil
Adeet
Tiimber
Yelands
Plague Reports Spread Across Several Localities
Fresh plague cases are reported in North Shore Geslong and Lakes Creek. Bour Yow from the Chinese community dies at Waterloo with post mortem indicating plague. Nutt dies in quarantine. Blackford at the wharves and Shanahan nearby attacked. The A U S N Company wharf is quarantined. Donovan and O Donnell die in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Electric : Telegraph
Joveph Bargan
North Shore
Bour Yow
Waterloo
Nutt
Faexawrie
Mellet
Bigbane
William Blackford
Richard Shanahan
A.u.8.n. “Company
Blackford
Donovan
O'Donnell
Lakes Creek
Football Match Arranged Sydenham vs Ashburton in Ashburton
Canterbury football clubs plan a Queen's Birthday match as Sydenham, a strong Canterbury side, is set to face Ashburton. Local players urged to attend practice, and Lagmborgo hosts a meeting to form the Lagmbor Combined Football Club with a 20 shilling annual subscription and black jersey with yellow sash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydenham and
Ashburton
Sydenham
Canterbury
Lagmborgo
Willoughby
fLagmbor Combined Football Qlub
QA M Buckley
Menare Roberts
T Maweon
T'Stone
O Hareld
J Beckett
Seoretary
R McLeod
Renairer
T Mahoney
Mr Buckley
Lagmbor
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Northcote & Hefford
AVE
Cashrem
Orthcote & Hafford
Kavala
Abburton
Montaoene ‘& Befford
Valvyeteens
Jatacut
Orthcote & Hefford
Northo Ze & Hffford
NHK Corner
Hale
Alyo Children’s Millinery
Comb'nations
Coresta
Merino
L W. Tinderclothing
Inea
Cash Drapers & Clotaters
Ashburton Guardias
Press Associa
Tion
Presa Association of
Malle
Caporanouna
Oates
Lowery
Burnett Streed
Burford House
Mrs MacKay
WV RS MacKay
Ashburton County Hospital
Maok AY
H. M. Jones
He M Jones
Ingrcas
H. G. Berryman
Qitf
Edephen’s
Radburton
Ladies’ Working Society
St. Stephen’s Guild
the Missionary Association
A. Woodthorpe
Hanmer
He.w, Hanmer
WE Atric
Stilli
McDonald , Fo
Burnett Street
Arre
Tancred Street
Hust
Masonic Hall
Friedlander Bros
Lip
ERS
Thuys
Boya
Lotaing Factory
F. H. Beckingsalh
Cusren, Sancors, & Charitable Organisa
Tiowa
Tunarnioaan & Travelling Companies
Biratu
Mansiagg
Federal Norkczs
Notio
Corncrushers
Pricsa
R. T. Clark
Grain and Produce Broker, & General Corn Agent
Tanorep Siguer, Ashsurten
Mesere
W. Gibbs
Lythelton
Iam
America
Ordara
Ensus
Aspburtone Guardian ‘& Est VeRiva
R. Haywood
Haywood
Tinwald Bazaan
Andrew
Mhey
Sparrow
Nicoll
Rifles
Dolman
A Qlarke
J. Wilson
S OF
Burnety Street
Mart Office
Aluable Town
Pont Office
Wills Street
Acre
J. Page
Oddfellows’ Hall
Bullock
Morrow, Bassett & CO
Mount Sutt Road Board
Messrs Morgan, Batty
McFarlans
Alex
Paardeberg
Boom Press
Hearman Bros
Loassy
Wahoo
Benjamin Gom
Koolibah
Cinnamon Cure
Transvaal
Mafching
Sypngy
Patriotic Fund
Natal
Cable News
Lonpox
Mr Q Copeland
New South Wales
Tom Hearne
Paris
Post and
Australian Federation
MR. Chamberlain
Murphy's
Montgomery’s Kinematograph and Concert Company
Mersovrnr
Geslong
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