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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 03, 1892

Page

2

Mail deadlines and routes for September 1892 notices

Postal notices set mail closing times for September 3 and 7 1892. Northern Porte via Rotorua departs 6.20 and 6.55 p.m. Kaikoura via Jane Douglas departs 6.55 p.m. UK Europe America and West Indies via San Francisco include ordinary letters books and newspapers at 6.165 p.m registered letters 5 p.m money orders p.m express van 6.56 p.m. London due 19 October 1892.

Northern Porte Rotorua Kaikoura Jane Douglas United Kingdom Europe America West Indies Sanfrancisco Sandwich Islands New Zealand London

Veritas et Pravalebit in Ashburton Guardian

The Ashburton Guardian reports on Veritas and Pravalebit in a compact note. Names and terms appear without clear context, indicating a brief archival item or editor’s motto rather than a full story.

Wakanui News Highlights Local Council and Rail Excursions

Local notices report a Main Schoolroom event for the Wakanui bachelors, excursion fares to Dunedin for Otago Hunt Club races, and a Domain timber auction by the Borough Council at 2 o'clock next Saturday. Elections and local developments include Mr Charles Gale winning the Agama Road Board seat, road boundary changes at Main South and Wakanui, and water disputes affecting Canterbury Mills.

Wakanui Bachelors Ailway Department Dunedin Otago Hunt Club Bullock Charles Gale Agama Road John Boyle Newlands W. Harris Waimate Ashburton C. M. Brooke G. P. Milson Schweppe Brooke Wakanui Upper Ashburton W.S. Allen Te Aroha Newcastle-under-Lyme Allen Aroha

Wakanui Creek water supply dispute reaches council

Ashburton County Council faces a clash over water rights as Wakanui Creek supply to Canterbury and Wakanui Mills is cut off by landowners. A committee is appointed to investigate control of the creek and ensure race water access while balancing private rights and public needs.

Auckland Kawakawa Wakanui Canterbury Mills Ashburton Wakanui Mill Canterbury Mill Coster Brown Mr. Brown Coster Rémiark Corbett Harper Ashburton County Council Ashburton County Jas. Brown Seafield McMillan Supreme Court Cowneil Cameron George ‘Lamb Daniel Buckley J. C. Hazlett D.G Holmes S. Brown Alford Cemetery Board

Ashburton County Council meeting notes on water and roads

The Ashburton County Council met to discuss water supply for Rosedale Village Settlement, road and race works, and extensions in the Chertsey and Rangitata districts. Officials reported on leveled routes, tenders for gorse clearance, and planned improvements including Willow protection and tramway reserves.

Ashburton Megats W. CO. Walker Cr. Yarper HE. S. Coster James Brown Williami McMillan Duncan Grown Rosedale Commissioner of Taxes Idihe Awatéra Road Colonial Coldstream Hinda Raksia Wobin thig.Council Perio Shepherd’s ‘Bush Q Race Hinds-Rangitata Road Woolley Valetts Johny Bell Plains Water Supply Lewin Village Monars Wilkinson Chertsey Winchmore Dromore Methven Messrs Lynch and McMillan Upper Mr Henry Saleyards Company Springfield Pudding Hill Netherby-Allenton Wm. Baxter Eng Rangitate Springburn Mount Somers B.S John Bell John Henry Gore Hinds Waa Mosting Brown Sheep Bridge Rangitata River

Arrowroot biscuits credited for strength in message

A user praises Rulsebrook's Arrowroot biscuits claiming they have made them strong. The note appears as a brief testimonial with a quoted line.

Rulsebrook

Hanlan Wins Two Mile Sculling Race

The Press Association reports Hanlan defeats Stephenson of New Zealand by two lengths in the two mile sculling race. The carnival at Parramatta opens on the 12th with entries including Kemp Dutch Nielsen Messenger and Lambert. Keefe, the New Zealand amateur champion, withdraws from the Paramatta event.

Toronto Hanlan Stephenson New Zealand Sydney Faramata Stanbury Sullivan Keefe Kemp Dutch Nielson Messenger Lambert

Timaru Bankruptcy Cane Convicts D M Ross

The hearing on charges against D M Ross concluded after four days. Judge Ward convicted Ross of failing to keep books and omitting to record for concealing frauds and two counts of obtaining credit by false pretences. Ross received nine months with hard labor concurrently.

Ross Dunedin

Land sales show strong demand despite new taxes

A Christchurch Press rebuttal argues land remains saleable after the Land and Income Tax law. It cites Ashburton County sales by Thomas Billotk and Miles' George Jameson selling 64 900 acres for £40,059 in six months, noting additional sales by several firms and the Crown Land auctions not counted.

EH. Waldegrave Awapuni Marton Mercury J. C. Munro Working Men’s Co-operative Association Oldfellows’ Hall Bickerton Marsden T. M. Jones Cates Ashburton Cycling and Amateur Athletic Club D. Thomas E. Kempthorne H. Graves Donald McLean H. H. Stephens J. Forbes Reginald Curtis F. Denby W. H. Webber J. Craighead Broad Auiaxonoon Christchurch “ Press Ashburton Thomas Billotk George Jameson Miles’ and Co David Thomas Messrs Friedlander Brothers Loan and Mercantile Agency Company John G. Restell

Market optimism amid high land prices and irrigation hope

A report notes substantial sales in the past six months and rising prices, with many farms remaining unsold yet valued. It cites strong demand for good farms in Canterbury, asserts land is undervalued only by reluctance to sell, and highlights irrigation as the key to unlocking vast agricultural potential.

John T. Maton Chiiatchurch Canterbury Farmers’ League

Trial of F. D. Lowe Recalls Theatres and Perjury Debate

Frank D Lowe alias Campbell faced acquittal on one false pretences count while convicted on another at Wellington Supreme Court. The case probed whether defendants may testify for themselves, with the Chief Justice denouncing the provision as encouraging perjury and undermining oath weight.

F. D. Lowe Supreme‘Court Wellington Press Association Frank D. ‘Lowe Alias Campbell Sydney Me‘j. &. Lohr Efe Thie

Otago Brewery Company Finally Flotation Reported

Telegraphic dispatch from Loxpon dated September 1 notes Otago Brewery Company has been successfully floated with capital needs of £80,000 and £100,000 already subscribed. Lord Onslow serves as Chairman amid the flotation news.

Otago Brewery Company Loxpon Lord Onslow Beorhm M. Waddington Great Britain Lord Rosebery Afghanistan

Moorish Pirates Hold Spanish Captives in Tangiers Threat

A dated dispatch reports Moorish pirates capturing a Spanish crew member while eleven Spaniards are held as prisoners. The rebel commander threatens to decapitate Moorish prisoners if the Tangier governor beheads Angherites captured in a recent engagement.

Tangiers

Seizure of Sealers Claims Broad Russian Jurisdiction

In a September 1 dispatch from Peterssurg an article reports Russia asserting jurisdiction within one thousand miles of the Siberian shore in connection with the capture of sealers. The claim expands Russia's authority over what it regards as regional waters, provoking international attention.

Peterssure Russia Siberian

Japanese Delegation Faces Setback in New Hebrides Plan

The Japanese delegation returns from the New Hebrides to find labor use limited. They expect land from the New Hebride Company for settlement, but lack of security and protection undermines emigration support. The report condemns European treatment of Japanese and Kangkas as the debate on the Address in Reply continues in New South Wales politics.

New Hebrides New New South Wales Wan

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