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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 27, 1902

Page

3

Ashburton Borough Council Debates Coronation Aid and Memorial

The council discussed funding for Coronation celebrations with a proposed 250 grant plus a potential permanent memorial marker. Debates covered overdraft limits, use of funds for a fountain in Baring Square, and the balance between celebratory events and lasting memorials. Residents pressed for ratepayer impacts and prudent expenditure.

Gra Alcorn Andree Jones Davie Bald Willie Timmine Davie N Clark Anchor i Brom Charitable Aid Board Cirtatohurah Ashburton Osdones Frischander Davis Qlark Beard Friedlander Atoorn Reid Ox Aloorn Joon Willis Jorge Mideter iMinieter Plagas de Symes Hampstead Loewe Exponse Dobson Street Davison Choe Dean O'Donnel Somerast Acklog Permiasion Eaid Flo Baring Square Ite Fande Alcorn Black Timmins Andrews Villis Crockere Davia Tle Jyence Thoas de Viemmina Davin

Borough Council Proceedings Contain Tenders and Reports

Summary of council actions including amendments on tender openings for river reserves, inspector and engineer reports on pig yards and river damage, maintenance by the works gang, fire brigade praise, vacation site debate, tenders accepted, and arrangements for a Peace celebrations day with a possible religious service and domain board curator’s report.

Tenao Alastai.meyer Davizon Andrews Davis Abattolr Canverebury Kreging Fiber Brigade Davie Gr Clark Willis THA Court Cir Jones Donce Committee Bs P Davane Nod Accrptets Camerco Street

New Zealanders Reported Dangerously Fit for Enterie

A cablegram from Capetown lists several New Zealanders declared dangerously fit of enterie on May 1 at various locations including Blandafontein and Pretoria. Lt Inescalles of Napier is out of danger, while Goorlay Invercargill and Burke Danadin are in hospital at Blandafontein and doing well. Canningham Port Molyneux is discharged and headed to Capetown.

United Press Association Capetown New Goorlay Invercargill Burke Danadin Biandafontein Canningham Port Molyneux

Imperial Conference prompts draft of Empire conscripts

Dispatch from The Daily Telegraph notes Imperialists ready to pull colonies into permanent defense and suggests New Zealand under Premier Seddon could face conscription. It hints at strong reactions from Mr Barton if the issue escalates.

Sypung Daily Telegraph Empire Seddon New Zealand Barton

Ideal Tyres Benefit Prize Recipient From New Zealand

A letter from William Martin of Christchurch praises Ideal tyres fitted to his machine. He notes winning several champion prizes in New Zealand events and expresses gratitude for the tyres’ performance.

Tyra Christchurch Sirs New Zealand Frem William Martin

Australians and Indians Put Up Tight Cricket Battle

London reports a warm day with good attendance as MOC and Ground Grace top score for the Australians with 36 and Palairet 30 aiding a 79 partnership before a collapse. Fry 36 and Barj 26 help home batting despite a difficult pitch. Ranjitinjibji and Grace lift the Indian innings to 183 before Grace falls.

London Grace Palairat Fry Palairet Trout Barj

Tragic Drowning and Harbor Accident Reports

In Wellington and Palmerston North on May 27 incidents are reported. John Herroway drowns after a yacht incident at Lucas Creek, while Harry Watkins survives a 15 minute swim. Michael Brown dies after falling from a transport ship, and Alfred William Gariah is convicted for selling adulterated milk. David McKeown is committed for trial for shooting with intent.

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