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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 12, 1902
Page
2
Phases of the Moon through a Monthly Cycle
The text outlines Moon phases from New Moon to Last Quarter. It mentions First Quarter, Apogee, Perigee, and the pull of the Moon on tides. Specific dates and numbers are obscured.
South Africa Prospects and Unrest in Johannesburg
The article reviews emigration prospects to South Africa amid turmoil in Transvaal and Free State. It cites Johannesburg’s chaos, high living costs, labor shortages, and clashes between capital and labor. It notes native labor recruitment from Mocambique and a looming fight over wages and conditions. It also surveys shipping freight wars affecting British and American shippers and NZ trade policy.
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South Africa
Transvaal
Free State
Johannesburg
Sydney Morning Herald
Moganbique
Torall
Rand
New Zealand
Maora
Local Snow in Ashburton Delays Morning Commute
A heavy fall of snow described as a couple of inches lay across Ashburton overnight with hills receiving only light sprinkling. The Wellington report notes a man at Lyttelton suspected of plague tested negative at Health Department head office, though not conclusive. Prohibition extended to March 1903.
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Ashburton
Wellington
Lyttelton
Health Department
Blagne
Ewins
New South Wales
Weather notes and local notices from Christchurch region
In brief items Captain Edwin reports moderate to strong easterly winds and frost risk tonight. Edmund Ford’s High Peak 100 acre prospecting warrant is granted by Major Keddell. Ashburton County trials band to perform Sept 24 at Oddfellows Hall. A Mount Somers dog owner offers a five pound reward for sheep-killing evidence and warns of shooting stray dogs. Local business updates include confectionery supplier Matthew Gilmour and a new six-furrow plough trial in Donald Victoria. Education board struggles to fill teaching vacancies. A Wellington telegram notes measles and scarlet fever among children. A Dunedin court fines a man for cruelty to a fowl. New gas lamp innovations are showcased by Oates Lowry Co. and a Bombay mutiny echo reports on warrants against rebel leaders. Evangelical movement notes from Dr Torrey. Moore’s pardon letter and travel to South Africa referenced. Opal trapper Barton frost bite tale from Upper Clarence. Bicycle advertising promotes Rudg Whitworth model and Craighead Barryman tailor ads. Photographers Standish and Preece noted under royal patronage in Christchurch.
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H. A. Flower
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Victoria
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G. Walsh
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Repgard
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Burnett Street
Bombay
London
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Nana Sahib
Grant
Nepaul
Shankaxzpur
Moore
JL G
Ward Wag
South Africa
Daarv
J. G. Ward
Barton
Upper
Clarence
Mr McPherson
Constable Dowser
Claga
New Zealand
Ghogg
Craighead and
Barryman
Ashburton
Advt
China
Farmers urged to curb high horses auction commissions
A letter to the editor urges Ashburton farmers to oppose steep horse auction fees. The writer attacks 5 percent commission plus 2s 6d yardage as unfair, noting a £40 horse could incur £2 2s 6d in costs. He cites Timaru as a fair model with 23 percent commission and 1s yardage and calls for Farmers Co-op to act.
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Ashburton
Timaru
Beax
Farmen
Uniformity Sought on Early Closing Across Colony
A deputation urged the Acting Premier to adopt uniform early closing rules for the colony. Sir Joseph Ward said a compulsory clause was impractical due to differing local conditions, and any decision should respect local needs while the matter would be investigated.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Wellington
Joseph Ward
Fisher
J. Allen
South Canterbury Wins Temuka Return Over North 11-5
The return football match between North and South Canterbury was held in Temuka on Thursday afternoon. South Canterbury defeated North by eleven points to five.
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North
South Canterbury
Temuka
Man Guilty of Manslaughter in Coronation Day Killing
John Culshaw faced the Supreme Court in Napier on September 11 charged with manslaughter for striking John Hutchison on August 9 during a conversation with friends. Hutchison died from a fractured skull. The defense cited provocation due to an insulting proposal to Culshaw's partner. The jury found Culshaw guilty with a strong mercy recommendation. sentence was deferred to Saturday.
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Napier
Supreme Court
John Culshaw
John Hutchison
Culshaw
Hutchison
Compensation Case Over Death Of Husband
Susan North sued the Refrigerating Company for 250 pounds claiming her husband died after a 10 foot embankment fall while delivering paunches. The defense argued the deceased had epilepsy and fell during a fit, but the court found no proof of a fit and awarded 333 pounds 49 shillings 8 pence with costs.
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Deweotin
Susan North
Umbrellas Imported to New Zealand and Local Trade Notices
A round up of small items notes umbrellas valued at £17474 imported to New Zealand last year. Mrs Nokes advertises a boot and shoe sale with heavy reductions. Mr J Wilson announces new season wall papers arriving, distinct from previous imports. Proposals arise for a Subsidiary High Court for New Zealand of the Ancient Order of Foresters with a Napier delegates’ conference. A Tasmanian stock disease devastates Sassafras stock including pigs and cattle. An enormous globe will headline the St Louis World’s Fair with a roof garden and observation. A fox-hunting venture in India seeks foxes via Melbourne contact George Gordon. Queensland might seek a loan around £2,000,000. The Wairarapa Daily Times recalls Te Ngatu o-to manu battle and Von Tempsky’s death. Dresden Piano Company to clear sale in Ashburton offering wholesale prices and trade-ins with local agent A Stephensort. Sanper and Sons tout their Eventurri Extract with Italian Royal patronage and warnings against inferior eucalyptus products.
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Napier
Sassafras
Tasmania
Eiffel
St. Louis
United States
America
India
George 8. Gordon
Melbourne
Brisbane
Queensland
Wairarapa Daily Times
von Tempsky
Dresden Piano Company
Mesars A. Jackson
W. Brunsden
Ashburton
Rescued Miners Endure Endurance Amid Relief
Miners from the Union Pit walked free after days of deprivation with prayers, water found but no food. Other notices report a second war medal, butter moisture limits, Irish People publisher summoned, and various global updates from Paris to Suva.
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London
Union Pit
South Africa
R. W. Hanbury
Board of Agriculture
Paris
le Matin
Marquis de Montebello
St Petersburg
Suva
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Fiji
Miowora
Boer Generals Seek Retrocession and Amnesty Protests
United Press Association reports that Boer Generals pressed for returning Natal ceded territory and protested oath of allegiance for burghers. They criticized lack of a coronation amnesty. Chamberlain refused interview until surrender terms reopened, and pledged no compulsory land seizure without opportunity for critique. Botha urged trust in the surrenderers and fairness for others.
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Electric Telegraph
London
Natal
Chamberlain
Cape
Reita
South Africa
Botha
Mr Chamberlain
The Hayti Incident Claims Killick Fired Croton-Pierrot
A Ganavies cable reports Killick personally fired the Croton Pierrot's magazine, sinking the ship moored to shore as two thousand government troops surrender at Aguadulce amid famine.
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United Press Association
Iy Electric Telegraph
New York
Ganavies
Killick
Croton-Pierrot
Aguadulce
Peculiar Divorce Case of Mistaken Identity
In Suprex on Sept 11, Mary Green sought a divorce from William Green, a noted businessman. She alleged desertion in 1868 while herself living in New Zealand as Walker with her son adopting the name. The respondent claimed no knowledge of her. the judge found mistaken identity, and the petition was dismissed with costs.
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Mary Green
William Green
Green
New Zealand
Walker
Trafalar
Castlereagh Street
Worthington Case Before Court Over Bail and Admission
Worthington appeared in court as prosecutrix testified about a 6200 loan given after receiving a letter addressed to Isis in mystical terms. Bail was not reduced by the magistrate. On September 11 Worthington was committed for trial and he stated he has much to say at the proper time and place.
Royal Commission Blasts Non Political Railway Management
The Royal Commission report on Victorian Railways condemns non political management as unsatisfactory to public and employees. It criticizes poor accounting and unrepresentative results, and says the Minister had no real control, labeling appointments deceptive. It recommends a three member commission with the Minister as Chairman and veto power.
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Meeocean
Royal Commission On the Management of Railways
Parliament notes on Railways Superannuation and Mining Bills
Wertington September 1 The Council met at 2 30 p m Holmes resumes debate on the second reading of the Government Railways Superannuation Fund Bill noting missing provision for widows of deceased superannuated workers. Jenkinson suggests a vote of railway servants before implementation. The Bill reads second time and goes to a Select Committee. In Committee on the State Coal Mines Act Amendment Bill McLean protests clauses on government payments without appropriation. The bill passes without amendment. Mining Act Amendment debate on Para para ta leases raises concerns about possible trust abuses. minister agrees to postpone the section as progress is reported. Government Bills second readings include Birds Nuisance Shares Brokers Fisheries Encouragement and Land Transfer Act Amendment. Local Bills include Christchurch Electric Power and Loan Empowering Bill Pahiatua County Council Empowering Bill and Dilworth Trustees Bill. Egmont County Districts Adjustment Bill passes committees and is read a third time. Council adjourns at 5 p m.
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Wertington
Pany Railways
Holmes
Government Railways
Jenkinson
BTRTH
McLean
City of
Electoral Bill heated committee actions in Wellrington debate
The House of Representatives of Wellrington met for the Electoral Bill debate with multiple amendments. Key votes narrowed quotas near post office areas, disqualification rules were tweaked, and provisions for electors rights, deposits, and voting methods were discussed before adjourning after a long session.
Headache remedies and warnings from the stomach
A reader advises not to ignore headaches and links stomach trouble to broader health. The ad promotes Impey’s Apple, a vegetable medicine for the stomach liver and kidneys, sold at 3s 6d with post free from Sharland and Co. Wellington.
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Johnd
Impey
Sharland and Co
Wellington
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