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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 30, 1902

Page

3

Mount Somers Coal Fields Seen Through Local Research

A special report from Mount Somers describes coal measures shaped like a V, with left and right arms extending two miles and about a mile. Observations cover geological structure, ridges sheltering coal, glacial debris, and sand bearing streams. Projections include thick coal beds, multiple seams, and similarities to West Coast coals.

Mount Somers Bates Gibson Ashburton Somers Mount Bomers Bottor Woolshed Creek Reich New Zealand West Coast

Coal Exposures Spur Early Settlement Mining Interest

The article describes natural coal exposures found near a river valley road after a torrent carved the bank. It notes the original lessee quickly secured freehold nearby. Earlier sightings by Sir J. Von Haast and later interest from Mr McClymont led to activity around Mount Somers Coal Company's new pit, delayed by logistical costs.

Sir J. von Haast McClymont Mount Somers

Anarchy Movements Reported in Russia and Arabia

May 29 dispatches describe an agent of a young woman in St. Petersburg using a concealed internal machine in a handkerchief inside the palace. A second Mycenesa in the royal palace named Phaestos of Crete is noted. Russian cautions indicate 150000 armed in Yemen ready to back a propped Caliph in a revolt.

London Teakoyoos St. Petersburg Phaestos Crete Arabia Yemen Martial Krup Hammedi Mahomet

Water Race Plough praised by J Ironside & Son

Dear Sir the Water Race Plough from you did a splendid job of cleaning out the racer. We worked 1b with four herees. We are very well pleased with the tool and recommend it highly.

Chertiey Meesrs Ironside and Son Tam J. Eqringrallow Acton Darrylip Kyle Menton Bsire Dromore Mr J. Ironside & Son Werema'a

Peace negotiations awaited by Balfour on Monday

In Lounos on May 29 Mr Balfour hopes to announce the negotiation outcome Monday. Public expectation leans toward peace as the process continues. A cable to Mrs Mathiason notes Tronper Mathieson of the Ninth Contingent on route to the Elandsfontein hospital. Prosper Stringer of the Sixth Contingent improves at Fremantle hospital.

Ashburton Oddteltowe Hell Musig-Torris Mr Madden Cheirman N.S United Press Association Electric Telegraph Lounos Balfour Jobn Robertson Friedlander Bros F Hyzano West Street Reomue Ashburton Forks Argyle Bros. EG Havelock Street Army Barracks

Rainy draw ends Crick St Australians match at May 28

In a rain affected game at Texpas ground Hollenham was out early as no wickets fell for 121 and three for 161 with Doff 37 Trumper 86 Hill 22 Gregory not out 24 Darling not out 42. Wundries. The MCC and ground sides drew the match after weather interrupted play.

Texpas Hollenham Doff Trumper Hill Gregory Darling Wundries

England and Australia clash in rain affected heat at Birmingham

Englishmen toil in a cloudy first heat at Birmingham with Tyldesley top scoring 138 and Jackson adding 53 as England reach 351 for 9 declared. Australia omit Tromble Carter Saunders and include Lockwood, while Ranjit dominates with 35 and 53 batting partners.

Aj Loxpow Phe Wenther Birmingham Tromble Carter Saunders Major Heyward Ranjit Armstrong Tyldesley Jackson Jones Lilley Tyldeeley Hiest McLaran Lowpon Hirst Tyldewley Hirab Hopkins

The Commonwealth in New Zealand Debates Franchise Bill

The Senate and House consider amendments to the Franchise Bill in New Zealand with debate over an exception for aboriginal natives. Members discuss whether inhabitants of neighboring islands and New Guinea are covered, aiming to limit rights to New Zealand natives and preserve White Australia principles.

McLpourng Senate House of Representatives Thoee New 4 Aland

Races Report from Osuany and Oamaru May Meetings

On May 29 at Osuany the results saw Warren winning over Khaki and Magnificent with a clear lead in the first division. Elma and Lapidary took first and second in the second division as Lady Madalina and Woo followed. May 30 at Oamaru reported fine weather and sizable crowds with Brirreto Heapres taking top place ahead of Santor Wrangler and Vardaleh in the dividends. Lapidary and Fighting Mao were next, with Lady Medallion also in the running. TepegaarH HanpicarNaccleens led a single event with Curt coman trailing. Memorial event saw Magnificent at second and Donns Rosa third with Cameo and Dundaselag also starting. Dividend totals cited.

Oamaru Brirreto Heapres Dartmoor Santor Wrangler Vardaleh Ieewand Warer Lapidary Lady Medallion Sir Jolery

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