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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 17, 1902

Page

3

Progress of Poolburn Gorge works and public buildings funding

The report notes heavy railway construction in Poolburn Gorge with the first tunnel completed and viaduct components nearly finished. Expenditure last year reached £103,273, with a proposed £100,000 for this year, plus £288,370 for public buildings under two funds. The Dunedin Law Courts cost £21,600. new courthouses are planned for Hamilton, Levin, Wellington, Brightwater, Westport, and Orepuki with various upgrades elsewhere.

Railway Department Poolburn Manuherikia Consolidated Fund Public Works Fund Dunedin Hamilton Levin Wellington Brightwater Westport Orepuki Auckland New Plymouth Manais Hawera Fates Carterton Christchurch Ashburton

Public Works Estimates for Canterbury Roads and Buildings

South and Mid Canterbury road and bridge projects listed with liabilities to 31 March. many entries cite Ashburton Geraldine Temuka Waiareka and other towns plus settlements and river works. Additional items note public buildings postal stations gaol and hospital related costs with defence and tourist road allocations. total estimates include large sums for sanatoriums and public works.

Wellington Mid Canterbury Alford Ashburton Heron Lake West Side Rangitata Gorge Astburton Geraldine Rangitata Rangitata River Mouth Winterslow Cameron’s Arundel Geraldine Bush Opihi Bridge Levels Hanging Rock Opihi River Orari River Greenstone Island Temuka Temple's Road Temoana Twomou Waihi Peckham’s Crossing Main South Otipua Pareora Fairlie-Pukaki-Mackenzie Hook Waimate Kapua Onegdale’s Creek Otaio Middle Road Skevington Otaihao Bridge Waihao Bridge Morven Waikakahi Waimate-Waihao Forks Ekapua Canterbury Lyttelton Christchurch Akaroa Kaipoi Timaru Sunnyside Asylum Burnham Waimakariri-Ashley Water Supply Board Auckland Dunedin Peliondt Bay Southland

Legislative action in council covers mining, fisheries and holidays

The council conducted third reading on the Mining Act Amendment Bill by 23 to 8, committed the Birds Nuisance Bill and Sharebrokers Bill with amendments, and passed the Fisheries Encouragement Bill. Opium Prohibition Act Amendment was read a second time. Debate over Bank Holidays Bill led to a second reading being agreed, and the council rose at 5 pm.

United Press Association Alectria Velowenph Wellixgrow Cane Olidats Fons G. M’lean A. Lee Smith J. Rigg W.T. Jennings CG. C. Bowen Legislative Council J. M’gowan Guiness W. Hall-Jones Massey Joseph Ward Public Accounts Committee J. M'Gowan Atkinson Collins W. Russell M'Nab

Parliament Debates Bills and Public Works Plan

The House met at 2.30 pm and dropped several Bills while considering new measures on Military Pensions Naval Contribution Post and Telegraph Classification and Land for Settlements. Debates covered Workers' Compensation Act amendments and the Public Works Statement with a possible Friday debate.

Joseph Ward Massey Sir Joseph Ward Mr Massey House Costa Francis Public Accounts Committee F. W. Francis Everal

Mehsdale steamer foundered near Garfuna Island with captain and crew drowned

News reports a British steamer Mehsdale foundered at Garfuna Island resulting in the drowning of the captain and thirteen crew members. Other items note South African military expenditure, national debt, new destroyers, and railway orders, plus U S naval deployment to Colon amid the Colombian revolution.

Ly Electric Telegraph Bannon Saph Mehsdale Garfuna Island South Africa Admiralty Hugland America New York United States Panther Colon

Thoroughbred racing results and related notices

On the wind swept day the meeting drew good attendance. Firing Ringlet Midia won by a length. Dividends recorded. totals include £5 13s and £23s. Listed horses and names appear with time 1.21. Also notes on other races and a prison news item mentioning Rev. T. Fee's North Canterbury addresses.

United Press Association Hy Electric Telegraph Bours Melwood Ringlet Midia Halberdier Beau Ideal Dodona Matper Fevine Hace Raow Armistice Ringman Alert Gift Spike Maximize van Diemen Explorer Murale Fearless Impale Merry Boy Inchcaper Old Gun Serstehed Benedictine

Melba Plans Monster Charity Concert for Australian Relief

At a Hospital Committee meeting an announcement stated Madame Melba will distribute her personal profits from concerts to Australian charities. She organizes a monster charity concert and has booked three seats at £590 each, including seats for her father and Mr Musgrove.

Ms.uorris Madame Moetba Mr Musgrove Tasmanian

New steamer Aparima arrives with fire damage unknown

United Press reports the steamer Aparima arrived from Galvattia and Albany Hobart with fire in the hold. The extent of damage will be learned after cargo discharge. the vessel itself is unharmed. Christchurch reports a rape trial, Rangiora chemist shop burglary, and Melbourne loan saga involving Mr Seddon.

United Press Association WeLumaron Union Company Aparima Galvattia Albany Hobart Christchurch John Watters W. Allison Rangiora Allison

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