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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 01, 1900

Page

3

Crisis in China prompts foreign naval movements

Reports from Amoy Shanghai and Pekin note British and German cruisers arriving at Amoy as tensions rise over Riuchwang and Russian occupation. A German loan offer to Chang Chitong signals imperial entrustment as US and Russia dispute Li Hung Chang’s detention while seeking contact with Beijing.

Wakapucka Amoy Japan Riuchwang Chang Cbitung Wuchang Apelalde Shanghai Allardyce Russell Pekin Wasuieron United States America China Conger Prince Ching Russia Li Hung Chang Taku

Wool Speculators Fail as Roubaix Market Crashes

The wool crisis in Roubaix and Tourcoing continues with eight large houses liquidating. Failures affect negotiants and speculators rather than manufacturers, signaling broader industry distress. August 31 reports from Loxpox note continued pressure and delayed payments.

Wakapuska Roubaix Tourcoing

St Aidan Church consecrated by Bishop in Monant Somers

The Anglicng Church at Monant Somers, named St Aidan, was consecrated on a Thursday by the diocesan Bishop. The wooden edifice features a bell tower and strong wind protection, with a moss-finished interior, fine organ, and ornate fittings. A substantial vicarage and three other buildings were planned, with funds raised to clear debts. the ceremony included a sermon, hymns, and a large communal luncheon.

Furokag Wault House Bath Room E A Peache Mousa Baker Bro Harold Purchas Alt Shaspesches H Purchan James Herrison Thomas Harrison Peache England Chapman Westbrooke Addresapa Harold Porches Alea Aidan Ireland

Ashburton Horticultural Society Faces Quorum Crisis

The Ashburton Horticultural Society failed to form a quorum for a second time in nine weeks as only a few enthusiasts attended the AGM. The society, financially fragile, risks an annual show cancellation unless more members participate. The meeting was adjourned with no further action planned until more members step forward.

Ashburton Horticultural Society

Indecent Assaults Lead to Sentences in Auckland Court

At the Supreme Court elderly Alex Campbell received seven years hard labour for indecent assault on two girls. Albert North was found guilty of indecent assault on a girl at Whangarei. Judge Conolly criticized the trial's conduct as undermining court efficiency.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph Auckland Supreme Court Alex, Campbell Albert North Whangatei Justice Conolly

Ashbourton Mounted Rifles Camp at Lagmbor for October Encampment

The shore corps camped at Lagmbor for drills before the Christchurch encampment in October. Sixty three men under canvas Friday with expected increase by Sunday. Regimental routine posted, daily parades and meals scheduled, and a church parade planned for Sunday. Lieutenant Fooke oversees duty with Studholme and Morrison assisting.

Shore Corps Lagmbor Qchristchurch Chertsey Fooke Studholme Morrison Stusgrts Buckley Canteso McDonald Step Damupsind G. N. McLean Grigg Linet McLean Corpa

Forest trees felled by frost create firewood market

The frost last year destroyed vast numbers of gum trees, boosting a new firewood industry. The County Council, Road Board, and plantation owners may bear costs, but many people gain access to firewood now. On the Chatmose estate 4400 guinea worth of timber has been cut with 1500 more slated for removal.

W . Dustin Waverley Hea Irvencaroia Ballhan Bluff Harbour Board County Council Road Board Ghatmose

Golden Point and Enterprise Merger Reported

Hartley and Riley Beach Dredging Company declares a dividend of 10s per share payable on September 7. Stock listings show mixed results for multiple entities including Junction Electric No 1 and Golden Point among others with varied prices and dividends.

Golden Point Company Enterprise Company She Hartley and Riley Beach Dredging Company (Limited Junction Electric Dion Inith Valley Morning Star

Horse entries and stakes for the county show racing field

The list details entries for seven furlong to one mile races with multiple ponies and horses. Nominations and acceptances are recorded for each entry including names such as Laamiton Hannicar and Farriceno Piatza, entry fees, heights and age categories, and stakes with proceeds and club divisions.

Laamiton Hannicar Gattoway Hanpivar Asnsurton County Farriceno Piatza Hores Giba Hutrance Brarmar Warren Hanpicap Hores & Acre Nover Hanorvar Prinag Hannrvar Heres & So Atztenton Hanorear Hanorear Atake Tinwata Hanpicay Taial Hanpiear Hanntoar Fanewell Harps

French Beans and Varieties Highlighted for All Year Planting

A catalog listing French beans including Canadian Wonder Pale Dn and Barry Dwarf, Batter Ban and Champion Scarlet Runners Letines. It notes All the year round Draw head Giant White Co's Melon Water Mixed Varieties as seed options for gardeners.

Pale Dn Barry Batter Ban Letines Drawhead Giant White Co's

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