Coronation Parade Ordered by New Zealand Defence Forces
Major General Badingtes orders a coronation parade on 26 June with volunteer corps marching to a designated start time. Cadet corps, parade riders, and ride clubs to assemble at the same point, with nonuniform clubs excluded from ceremonial movement. Officers will report details to Wallington HQ and the Governor will relay numbers to His Majesty the King.
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Zaaland
Badingtes
Keg Kinerd VII
Perate
Thalrows
AH Cadet Corpa
Det
Nee Depardment
Elms
Safenae
Houy
Corpe
Csptains
Helaace
Argent
Tmaru
Timaru
N.O.O
Defence Office
J 4
Gilliee
Timara City Rifles
W Beckingham
Timara Rifles
Adjutant Foden
G@ P Wood
Canterbury Mounted Rileas
H Amon
Timare City Rifles
D McLeas
Ashburton Mounted Rifles
J Kirkland
Canterbury Mounted Rifles
G Kerr
Stevanson
Walmate Aifles
WJ Williama
Mounted
Sergeans T Orr
Tewaka R Fos
H Ho Braser
Tomira City
Riles
Thera
Timaru City
Rfles
Iimaru City
H Whitteker
Martin
Gricket Match Report From Lowpox May 20-21
In a two day cricket fixture at Lowpox the Lelenator team set 117 for victory with Whitehead 24 Wood 33 King 12 Crawford 17 and De Trafford 1. May 22 notes the pitch faster as the Australians chase 145 in their second innings and reach the target with seven wickets down aided by three wickets.
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Lowpox
Laioester
Sonings
Whitehead
Wood
King
Crawford
de Trafford
Cootl
Keighs Dobont
Gearon
Lowpow
Lelenator
English Tham Team Secures Tour Funds for New Zealand
The Hopfish team’s travel expenses to tour New Zealand are fully guaranteed. Associations promise £1800 from Auckland to Canterbury with £250 each and other towns contributing £100 to £150. £200 remains to be raised from the New Zealand match. The Cricket Council secretary expects a reply from Lord Hawke by the San Francisco mail due on January 14.
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Guristonurch
Hopfish
New Zealand
Mustantees
Oeanders
Auckland
Wel
Hogtor
Gingo
Canterbary
Monkea Boy
Wanganui
Mapacatu
B'enhsim
Nelson
Taraoaki
Fon
The
Cricket Council
Lord Hawke
Resignation Rumors Stir at Federal House over Hopetoun
May 21 report from Mannourat says Earl Hopetoun's resignation was discussed but not tabled in the Federal House. It notes a proposed commission to handle the matter and mentions government allowances for Melbourne, Sydney, and a request for extra funds to cover Karl Aepetoun related costs through 1604.
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Mannourat
Earl Hopetoun
Federal
House of Representatives
Mr Chamberlain
Melbourne
Sydney
Karl Aepetoun
Chinese railways funding pact and line damage report
The report notes a 1898 agreement details for funds to cover northern railway expansion and British-China oversight. It records a May 21 unanimous decision rejecting Sieng's silver indemnity claim. Insurgents burned a bridge on the Pekin Hankow line. Belgian engineers withdrew from Chingtingfa. Italy’s annexation of Ralicita follows local disturbances.
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Por Press Association
Electria “Telegraph
Lonpox
Sieng
Pekin Hankow
Chingtingfa
Ralicita
Italy
Potomac Lands Party at El Pierre After Pelee Eruption
The Potomac landed a party at El Pierre and recovered Conesl’s body. Mt Pelee’s lava surged into the sea with detonations forcing a hurried escape. Indefatigable followed to aid evacuees. A new township forms at Bt Fincent. fifty thousand pounds needed for six months of relief. London ships 15,000 more pounds. Wounded numbers are high. sixty deaths in hospital. Heavy rains overflow the Busse Point River damaging twenty barns and fifty more.
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United Presa Association
New York
Potomac
el Pierre
Hat Conesl
Bt Fincent
Meyor
London
Busse Point
Martinique
Mount Pelee Eruption Sends Cloud Toward Forts and Refugees
A cinder cloud from Mount Pelee swept toward Fortes Frares on May 21, forcing residents to seek refuge on ships. The panic eased as the danger passed and the town recovered from the terrifying event.
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New Yoas
Mount Pelee
Fortes Frares
Not Again at the French President
London May 21 The Daily Express reports a plot against M Loubet was uncovered prompting an initial claim he would land at Revel or Riga Eighty arrests were made including the parents of condemned students.
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London
Daily Express
M Loubet
Revel
Riga
Stomach Center of Health Promoted as May Apple Remedy
An historic ad proclaims the stomach the vital center of the body and credits Impey's May Apple as a gentle, effective cure for constipation and digestive ailments. Sold by chemists and storekeepers at a stated price per bottle.
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Impey
Premier's Messages Reported From South Africa Mission
A dispatch from Johannesburg dated May 20 notes Alfred Mitver greeting the South African League and Council. Major Johnatov leads 370 men and 31 officers of the Eighth Contingent sailing from Durban, with Boer delegates De Wei De la Rey Smutt and Botha expected in Vereeniging, and a prior send off to the Seventh at Newcastle.
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United Presa Asagolation
Rteathe
Sie J OG Ward
Sedden
Johannesburg
Walcome
South African League and Council
Mir Alfred Mitver
Klerksdorp
Pretoria
Fog Ud
Local cider factory tour reveals traditional pressing method
A reporter visited Mr Crum’s cider plant near East Belt, detailing a horsepowered crushing system, cider cloths, heavy presses, and a meticulous process. Crum touts cider as a healthful beverage and plans upgrades costing £40 to £50 to modernize while stressing purity and fruit-derived quality.
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McS Orum
Mana
East Belt
Shera
Cram
Gram
Oram
Cambiske
Absuh
Crum
Old Country
England
Tim Aja
Distinctive racing and court news from May reports
Reports from Inver Provincial Greynorrh mention a Sheriock of Wastport versus Lord of Greymouth horse race over 440 yards amid rain with Lord winning by two yards in 531 seconds. A crowd gathered with betting. Also a Filipino named Apostotis, previously acquitted for horse theft, is arrested on perjury charges. Thames cites Cyril Douglas Fion and das Edger charged with breaking and entering Wathi Company works, value £700, adjourned for bail. Auckland notes Governor Sir Barry Rawson’s arrival and official welcomes before his departure to Sydney.
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Greynorrh
Sheriock
Wastport
Lord
Greymouth
Nazisn
Nemed Apostotis
Supreme Court
Thames
Cyril Douglas Fion
Das Edger
Wathi Company
God
Outten
the Thames
Waihi
Waikiae
Greas
Auckland
New South Walesa
Barry Holdaworth Rawaen
EKCB
Frison Mail
Hia Excellancy
Lady Rawson
Mise Rawsor
H WH Rawson
Alexander
Lord Ranfariy
Admiral Rawson
Hia Excellency
Government Houge
Mount den
Harry Rawron
Hxeshaney Progeeda
Sydney
Valuation Court Reduces William Judd's Assessment on Ashburton Road
The Assurtment Court for the Upper Ashburton Road Board met with O A Wray and assessors J Tamble and C Sealy presiding. Chief Valuer A P Ostraghan and District Valuer B K Freeman supported valuations. Only one objection by William Judd was heard and reduced from 225 fd to 20s. Several objectors did not attend.
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Upper Ashburton Road Board
O. A. Wray
Keg
Measra J. Tamble
Sealy
Mesare
Public Accounts Show Revenue and Expenditure Figures
The Public Accounts for May 22 report Consolidated Fund revenue at £6,685,403 and expenditure matching that total, with previous year comparisons. Public Works Fund receipts £2,907,312 and outlays £2,137,632. defence, lunacy, and old age pensions rose. railway revenue climbed to £1,869,489. An accident at Walaraka caused an express to be late. passengers transhipped the damaged section. Good as New bicycle stock advertised by Oatee Lowry and Co.
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Walareka
Ashburton
Christchurch
Messra Oatee, Lowry and
Plague Claims 88 Animal Deaths in Supyry Gardens
The official report dated May 22 notes 88 animal deaths, many from plague, with rats found hidden under cage slats. Insanitary conditions in the gardens are cited as a contributing factor.
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Supyry
Plague Reported in Honolulu Amid Outbreak
News from Honolulu via Sonoma reports a new plague case eight days before the Sonoma arrival and another case the day the streamer departed for Auckland.
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Auckland
Honolulu
Sonoma
Plagas
Streamer
South Africa War Talks Hint at Prolonged Conflict
Dispatches from Holland report that attendees at the Vereeniging Conference show mixed aims with some seeking peace while others push to prolong the war. Correspondents note acrimony and divisions among Free Staters and British policy observers warn conflict may fade without a treaty.
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Loxpon
Vanhiarden
Aberdeen
Holland
Bennett Burleigh
the Times
McKinley
Joe Hindon
Morning Post
Pretoria
Vereeniging
Transvaal
Great Britain
New Zealanders Arrive for Relief Effort and Service
The report lists fifteen hundred troops including sixty seven New Zealanders awaiting financial aid upon reaching Sydney. It notes returns from South Africa aboard the Talune led by Captain Gabriel with many sergeants and privates named. Government updates from Napier to Akaroa share health and promotion news within the contingents and regiments.
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Aurania
Sydney
United Plaws Association
B. Elaoorla
WeLtiworon
Zsalindera
South Africa
Talune
Gabriel
Osp'an
Glasgow
Tilewtensns
Keane
Leach
Willisme
Porter
Fenwick
Cornorals
McKay
Thurhice
Denny
King
Henley
Gillon
Bosworth
Cowie
White
Lategr
Mooris
Brown
Bushwell
Shannon
Hart
Thompson
Stmpaos
Matheson
Gawler
Small
Stewart
Manning
Wicke
Turvey
Wilkinson
Gladding
Soford
Games
Creighton
Barrett
Popham
Moore
Legros
Cullen
Wilaon
Merry
McNiven
McDonald
Mason
Quabb
Ward
Lievere
New Zealand Football Association Seeks England Tour 1903
The New Zealand Football Association plans correspondence with the English Football Association to arrange sending a New Zealand team to England for the 1903 04 season. Names Mallard Smith and Christopher of Dunedin removed from the Commission of the Peace are noted. Edge details include tenders for road work in Ashburton and riverbed leases with deadlines in June 1902.
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Kattoura
Wee
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Eleya
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