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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Oct 01, 1902

Page

3

Ward Regrets Departure of Government Whip at Caucus

At a Government Party caucus in Wattington on September 30 Lird G Ward spoke for the party in regretting Mr Carcross’s retirement as Government Whip. Colleagues endorsed the sentiment. Carcross expressed regret at leaving pleasant ties. The Acting Premier discussed New Zealand representation at the South African Exhibition and colony finances and a potential Midland Railway settlement.

Wattington Lird.g. Ward Arty Carcross Carncross New Zealand Major Steward London Midland Railway

Opposition Party Honors Two retiring Members with Gifts

At a September 30 meeting in Wellington the Opposition Party thanked Mr Pirani and Mr Hutcheson for their service in the House. Pirani received a gold watch and Hutcheson a silver fish and desert service. Sir William Russell presented Miss Allen with a silver flower vase for her marriage.

Weeluinaton Massey Pirani Hutcheson Mascoy Firani Sir William Russell W. Russell James Allen Miss Allen

Avonville Races at AvonDALE Course Report

windy day at AvonDALE Racecourse with a improved track. winners include Marpen Harpers, Inch cape, Min er, Sophia. several runners scratched. Dividends paid: £763 and £1 18s.

Avondale Racecourse Marpen Harpers A. Franks Inchcape Higgins the Miner Sophia Star Pullack Gipsy Girl Tarmp Hack—Putty Seatonia Trish Loch Iyne Wetrzr Hikipene Marcon Divea Ifa

Sequel in Breach of Promise Case Ends in Bankruptcy

Mary Richards obtained judgment against Herbert Birch in a breach of promise of marriage. Birch, in bankruptcy, noted assets at nil and liabilities of £134. Examinations showed weekly wages, expenses for meals and dress, and transfers to family. discharge will be sought within four months.

Wenrington Supreme Court Mary Richards Herbert Birch Birch

Dunedin Briefs Highlight Pensions, Sales, and Local News

News in Brief notes 61 Maoris in the South Island drawing old age pensions. Massey Harris bicycle models in stock at local agencies. H C Barrett draper East Street shows new spring goods with cash discount. A Dunedin debtor reports liabilities of £904 and assets £229 at a creditors meeting. Deputation of unemployed meat workers seeks work from the Premier. Moriarty Bros Tancred Street advertise lowest prices and best workmanship. Waimate court flags insulators broken by boys. each fined 28s 8d plus 10s. Truth reports purses given to Dr Torray and Mr Alexander at the First Church Manse. 1902 Ruddge Whitworth bicycle praised. inspect at R Johnsons Cycle Depot Burnett Street. Strang’s offers fashionable boots and shoes.

Massey-Harris Bicycle H. C. Barrett Draper East Street Dunedin Queensland Moriarty Bros Tancred Street Waimate Studholma Junction Glenary Torray Alexander Charch Manse R. D. Johnston Burnett Street Straxas StRangz

Australian Parliament votes against works loan policy

In the Committee of Supply Sir G Turner urged a tent vote on a works loan of £309,000. Mr Watson moved to reduce the initial item. Most speakers opposed borrowing and the division ended 20 to 15 against the loan policy.

Mecaourin Committee of Supply Sir G. Turner Federal House

Dismasted Barque Samuel Plimsoll Towed to Gisborne

A vessel dismasted arrived at 1.30 a.m. towed by the Omapere. The Samuel Plimsoll, bound from Glasgow to Auckland with a general cargo, was wrecked in heavy seas after 92 days at sea. All hands were kept at pumps as water flooded the hold. two boats were lost, and the ship drifted north to Gable End Foreland before rescue. The crew and captain report a severe voyage and may be towed to Auckland pending further decision.

Samuel Plimsoll Glasgow Auckland Omapere Portland Island Gisborne Groffray Nuggets Point Gable End Oispere Plimsoll Goffray

Auckland Telegrams and Regional Notes

Agnes Crocker died after cutting her throat last night. The Borough Council adopted an agreement with Longburn Freezing Works for abattoir use. Manawatu Racing Club received twenty designs for a grand stand at Awapuni from architects across islands. Hawera forms a Cooperative Building Society with over 600 shares taken. aim for 1000. An eight room house in Chancer Road burned. Royal Hotel narrowly escaped fire. tools lost. insured £50. Wanganui to suburbs motor omnibus service planned, cost £1000 per bus. 30 to 40 seats. Supreme Court: Newland v Newland and Kane, decree nisi. divorce with £300 damages. couple married 17 years, earlier split in 1901, neighbours at Hunterville.

Auckland Agnes Crocker Panmenston Norra Severning Longburn Freezing Works Manawatu Racing Club Awapuni Hawera Narrer Chancer Road Royal Hotel Robsohn Norwich Union Wanganui Supreme Court Newland Kane Respondent Hunterville Christchurch

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