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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 30, 1902

Page

2

Mail Noeticas Malls Close for Placas and Alterations

Unclear notices indicate malls closing for placas of ander with alterations. Events reference May 31, Cadia China Europe UK and other regions plus timing details around 12 30 pm and 6 20 pm.

Ander Cadia China Strata Settlement United Kingdom Continent of Europe Doe Brindiat South Africa Northern Porta Westport Pat BR Nahans

Mining progress report on dredge and electrical unit

A fragmented mining note mentions the Dusen May 30 date with Hartley Kiley and Juontion Eleatria. It notes the No 1 dredge has avok but provides no further details about the operation or outcome.

Coal Deposits Of Mount Somers Feature In Ashburton Series

The Ashburton Guardian begins a series on local mineral wealth with a popular piece on Mount Somers coal deposits from a geological view. Future columns will cover working of coal, stone and lime deposits and transport facilities for regional distribution.

Adburton Mount Sowers Counry Mount Somers

Britain could mount greater war effort than during past conflicts

An extract discusses Britain's wartime capacity, noting 1812 forces of about 62,000 with 17,000 raised for the United Kingdom. It compares population growth and imperial resources, suggesting modern Britain could mobilize more troops and money than in the Boer War, and would stun the world in a decisive struggle against a powerful foe.

Great Britain Allison Europe Arma United Kingdom Whitich Islands Fation

Local Times and Notices From Ashburton District

Local notices report exam deadlines, tax reminders, travel excursions, and business changes. Events include an income tax deadline, an excursion to Limaru, hotel sales, tailoring services, and a 29th Loyal Ashburton anniversary social with Terria's band.

Nurea Littlecots Arriving in Ashburton Tonight

The article notes Nurea Littlecots will reach Ashburton on the late Christchurch to Ashburton train tomorrow evening. It also reports on local items: Coronation Committee meeting tonight at 7 30, political comments on a public revenue bill, a bicycle accident involving Mr John Baker, and various local business notices including a hotel acquisition and library committee discussions.

Nonse Strengcort Nurea Littlecots Ashburton Christchurch Borough Gauocil Chambera

Public Auction Entry at Arcade And Local Notices

Mr D Thomas to air by public auction at the Arcade tomorrow an entry of hoa. Mrs Motonard dies at Whangarei Heads aged one hundred and one. Ten yards from her grave ten others are interred with total ages 540 years. Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society reports last year profit £627 after paying away £806 In prigas. A Tinwald Hall dance is set for Wednesday evening with refreshments. Government negotiates site for Waikato sanatorium for consumptives. Movers Wand M Baker issue marriage notices and married couples. Swans Road Board invites tenders by June 3 for road metalling. details at Mare Office, Ashburton, or Mayfield Stores. Fletcher Bros tea brand ads offer prizes for 30 coupons. first prize a clock and hand painted dinner set.

D Thomas Hoa Auckland Motonard Whangarei Heads Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society Prigas Tinwald Hall Waikato Wand M Baker Mavelock Street Swams Road Board Mare Office Ashburton Mayfield Stores Fletcher Bros

High School Old Boys vs Southern Crown Match in the Domain

In a drab game the Old Boys and Southern Crown battled to a scoreless first half. Second half sees Baxter and Berryman shine for Old Boys while Godsell Sparrow and Brock star for Southern Crown. late tries by Berryman and Gadzoellaoon even the score before the end. Referee Mr Clark received steady support throughout. The rotary match is planned for a future date.

Southern Crown Domain K Baxter Old Boys Wsn Berryman Sealy Stephens T Mordy Mell Southern Cross Sparrow Brock Woore Gadzoellaoon Sanhorn Grove Clark Ga Refaree

At Your Best Tonic Promises Energy Boost and Nerve Comfort

An early 20th century ad touts Willen's Bovo Ferrum beef tonic to combat nervous exhaustion and fatigue. It claims improved energy, nerves, and buoyancy, recommending Mr A Jones of Wellington as a user. Sold by Chemlate & Stores or direct from Geo. W. Wilton. Also promotes TYSSIOURA to prevent cold effects.

Willen A Jones Wellington Chemlate & Stores Geo. W. Wilton Wallington Venus

Water race cleaner advertised by Mens Ironside and Gon

An advertisement from blacksmiths Menara Ironside and Gon of Uhertery promotes their water race cleaner. It claims Ashburton Show prize and heat honours, quick ground coverage, and simple setup. Priced at £4 10s at Cherteey, with praised reliability and ease of use.

Menara Ronside Uhertery Ashburton Mente Ironside

Incubator care and hatchery tips from The Peerless guide

Practical poultry guidance covers egg selection, aging limits, temperature and humidity, manual operations, and handling as hatch timing. It stresses not mixing duck and hen eggs, gradual cooling, careful opening, and using the Peerless incubator line for reliable hatching outcomes and profits.

Boer Attack at Somer set Instaupeday Ends With Prisoner Fatally Wounded

Major Collett with the Fannenylle Horse attacked the Bosra at Somer set Instaupeday. After a prolonged fight the Boers withdrew, waving Commandant Malan prisoner fatally wounded in the stomach. The Boers attacked Roodepoort, but were repelled.

Loxpon Collett Somerset Instaupeday Malan Roodepoort

Death of Private D A Cameron in South Africa

A South African dispatch reports the death from wounds of Private D A Cameron of the Eleventh Gortlagent troopers. He was a resident of Oitabunr, Osge.

Wettineron South Africa D A Cameron Quedren Oitabunr Osge

Cabinet to meet Friday on peace talks progress

The Daily Mail reports more hopeful messages from Pretoria and suggests a Cabinet meeting is planned for Friday. The Duke of Cambridge addressed the national Rifla association and signaled cautious optimism amid uncertain peace negotiations.

Loxpos Daily Mail Pretoria Duke of Cambridge National Rifla Association Aid

Arrangements Made to Circulate Peace Proclamation News

Wellington May 29 Sir Joseph Ward has arranged fast news circulation so the proclamation of peace can be flashed across the colony the moment the announcement is received.

Walmgton Joseph Ward

Seddon Sends Cheerful South Africa Dispatches From Cape Town

Reports from May 29 to May 30 describe Mr Seddon’s enthusiastic Cape Town send off and loyalist praise for his strictures on authorities. Cables suggest New Zealand could supply healthy, well bred cattle to South Africa, replacing imports via shipments from Australia.

United Preas Association Byllotrio Telegraph Lownox Seddon Capetown Beddon Joseph Ward Loodony Bopa Antralian Association Samp Lord Milner South Africa New Zeeland

Disaster exposure reveals corpses in graves

In St Vincent heavy rain exposes corpses in graves. United Press Association report notes this grim find as relief efforts face delays. The chaotic scene follows ongoing storms across the Caribbean.

France Warns China Over Kwanger Insurrection Trade

France notifies China that the Kwanger insurrection disrupts Tonquin trade and vows action to protect French interests if suppression does not occur before July. France will take steps to safeguard its economic interests in the region.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph Bannon France China

Great Anti European Rising Predicted

A Rome visiting cleric from Southern China warns of a vast antiEuropean movement to come, saying it is being patiently and systemically prepared and will be more terrible than the recent wave.

United Prose Association Electric Telegraph Roun Monsignor Pescerinie Vier Apostolic China Rome

Canadian Minister Sees Canada Building New Rail Link

Ottawa May 29 Canadian Minister of Public Works Mr Tarte spoke in Montreal about possible Canadian Pacific line sale to financier J Pierpont Morgan. He said Canada would build another railway and run a fast Atlantic steamship service within two years. He doubted Britain's willingness to grant preferred treatment to Canada.

Electric Potegraph Ottawa Tarte Montreal Pierpont Morgan Canadian Pacific Canada Great Britain

Lieutenant Colonel Hutchinson Killed by Train at Roma

Lieutenant Colonel Hutchinson recently returned from South Africa where he commanded the second Queensland Contingent and was struck and killed by a train at Roma.

United Press Association Hutchinson South Africa Queensland Roma

Labour Council Debunks Unemployment Claim in New Zealand

A Christchurch Socialist Church message to the Labour Council rejects Mr Outrim's statement that no unemployed exist in New Zealand, declaring the claim entirely incorrect.

Eklestrio Telegraph Labour Council Christchurch Outrim Victoria Labour Commission New Zealand

William Martin praises Ideal Tyres and NZ records

William Martin of Christchurch writes to Ideal Tyre Company expressing satisfaction with tyres fitted to his machine. He notes he set seventeen New Zealand records and won several championship prizes, praising the tyres for performance and reliability.

Ideal Tyre Company Christchurch New Zealand William Martin Sil Chemlate

The Coronation: Por Prawn Association Report

A garbled report notes May events at Lonpox on May 29 about copper cables for illumination at S1 Poulin Cathedral. It mentions thirteen hundred Bree aaneer and Mc Morgan with funds rising to £14,000 sterling.

Poulin Cathedral Mc Morgan

Prem Associstico Talk on Federation With New Zealand and Fiji

An article reports Sir Henry Berkeley stating Fiji and New Zealand relations include federation talk. He notes both white and coloured populations would prefer current government form, and may accept joining the Commonwealth or New Zealand.

United Prem Associstico Kleating Telegraph srpNey Bic Henry Berkeley Fiji New Zealand Commonwealth de New Zealand Aveatayo le Cabla H Berkily Auckland Henry Commonwealth

Drought Strains Australia as MPs Debate Fodder Duties

In the Federal House Mr Fuller urges suspending duties on fodder to save stock amid drought. He notes New Zealand supplied earlier droughts and has large fodder stocks. Other members press for action while acknowledging interstate and federation constitutional hurdles. Government prepared to take immediate steps if asked, as states’ views and available supplies are assessed, including NZ stock.

Federal Fuller New Zealand Mer Dankin

Auckland Shooting Affair leaves Parker family improving

Telegraph reports Parker and his wife and children in hospital with injuries after the Auckland incident. Dr Onilins says they are out of danger though Mia Parker remains most seriously hurt with multiple wounds including to her left cheek and left ear.

United Press Association Telegraph Auckland Parker Onilins Mia Parker Seth Attad Father

Disorderly Troopers Across Cape Town Debacle

United Press report from May 29 describes the Federal Government recovering two aces from South Africa for damages caused by Australian soldiers. It is alleged several troopers, while celebrating, defaced Cape Town landmarks and damaged substantial property.

United Prean Associaten Rieoting South Africa Is Ie Cape Town

Coronation Comment Urges Wise Town Displays

A reader argues against costly displays at the Borough Council meeting. He suggests spending £10 on illuminations and proposes a monument or clock chimes as a more dignified coronation tribute to the Queen.

Connell Tha Couneil Adulia Lobel Greworke Lovanryi

Editor's Note on Misconceptions After Min Stevens Death

A writer defends his conduct regarding Mary Stevens and clarifies events leading to her death. He claims she left his employment after five weeks, stayed at her sister's boarding house, then moved to a hospital where she died. He asserts no medicine was given at his place and urges accurate public understanding.

Min Stevens Rowte Mary Stevens Slater Mia Baoh Sam Paressox

Wanted Known-That for Coughs and Qolds

A cryptic note describes a traditional remedy compared to TUSSIQURA smoke, claimed to have superior effectiveness for coughs and colds during the evening hours.

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