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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 20, 1902

Page

3

Fallen Troopers Memorial Subscriptions Listed

The notice records additional subscriptions received for the Fallen Troopers Memorial and shows amounts acknowledged earlier. Names such as Duncan Cameron and J Newman appear with small contributions and references to individuals like J. Sealy and D. Thomas.

Duncan Cameron Iis Jno. McLachlan M.h-R D. Thomas C. W. Purnell J.newman P.h.coxon Vaig W.brock Collison J. Sealy Cape

To the Editor on the Death of Mr W T Smith

A correspondent from Ashburton laments the loss of Mr W T Smith of Canterbury who died at sea en route from Gisborne to Auckland. The writer praises Smith’s integrity kindness and family ties, recalling thirty years of acquaintance and expressing deep mourning.

Waikana Lodge marks thirteenth anniversary tea and concert

The Waikana Lodge No. 32 1.C.G.T. held its 13th anniversary at Wakanui Main School with a tea hosted by Mrs Pages and others. A concert followed featuring recitals and songs by Baxter Butterick Carson Humphreys and others. Temperance talks by Miss Addis and Mr Brock urged a No License outcome, Rev Inglis spoke on temperance, and a vote of thanks closed the event.

Waikanui C.G.T Wakanui M. Wilson M. Douk Rosewarne BR. Wilson Brown Trevurza Tutterick Hill Corbett Page Brock G. B. Inglis Leadhey Frampton

Nelson Sensation Ends In Imposter Bust

A man in Nelson caused a stir by claiming lucrative job prospects and engagement with a local couple. He rented a six month house, bought furniture, and courtship proceeded before a relative exposed the fraud. Police arrested him but found only a bicycle spanner resembling a pistol and released him. The marriage is off and the young woman is believed to be safe from the impostor.

Charitable Aid Board

Parliament Debates Public Works and Amends University Act

Parliament resumes as Legislative Council and House clash over amendments to the University Act and Second Hand Dealers and Mining Act bills. Jas Allen attacks the Premier’s policy while criticizing public works spending. calls for prudent use of funds and restraint on luxury public buildings amid rising expenditures and tax concerns.

Worstneton Hs House Legislative Council Court of Convocation Jas. Allen Gare Public Works Public Works Fund Alco

Debate Over Public Works Expenditure In Dunedin

MPs clash over capital versus revenue charges for railway and public buildings spending in the colony. Critics allege wasteful co operative works while defending growth in railway rolling stock and higher revenue. The debate ends with committee scrutiny of Public Works Estimates after a lengthy session.

Allen J. G. Ward Ife Otago Supreme Court Dunedin Mr Allen Trafic Sir Joseph Public Works Fund Consolidated Fund Messrs Mansey Napier Herries Fowlds Maselden Lang Hogg J. McKenzie H. M. Smith Wm. Russell Hall-Jones

Royal processions and visits mark fall schedule in London

London schedules a royal procession on October 25 and notes the Queen and Princess Victoria arriving in Copenhagen. The Kaiser will visit the King at Sandringham in early November and the King of Portugal plans an October visit. Also: a fire at Victoria docks destroys paving timber and the Transvaal ordinance grants volunteers tax and jury exemptions. Boer Generals shorten their European tour, restricting visits to Brussels and Berlin.

London Victoria Copenhagen Sandringham Portugal Delhi Edward India Victoria Docks Brussels Berlin

Telegraph-Copyright. Stowaway identification in Perth inquiry.

Police describe the Perth stowaway as not Shaw while awaiting positive identification. Federal federation topics are also noted in the dispatch.

Perth Shaw

Worms in Boxes Sell Across Town Despite Sorrowful Tone

A bizarre wartime style feature reports Wade's Worm Figs and the Wonderful Worm Worriers sold in boxes around town. The strange remedy garners attention as vendors push the unusual product.

Wade

Ashburton Horse Parade Showcases Fine Draughts and Thoroughbreds

The Ashburton A P Association held its annual horse parade under the Ashburton Agricultural and Regional Assembly with fine weather boosting turnout. Entries included numerous draughts and thoroughbreds such as Top Gallant, Lord Eagle, Robin Hood, Scottish Chief, Prince Alexander, Glenorchy, Lord Rosebery, General White, Captain Russell, Lord Stanley, King of Quality, and Willowby, with strong judging and notable improvements since last year.

Lhe Ashburton Vericultural Borugh Council Ibis Messrs T. Stone Reid Shearer M. Stitt G. Mcrae J. Smail Ion Denis McKendry J. Giiour Iir W. Simpson Top Gallant J. Gilmour Jess Mr. Eagle Messrs J O'Shav Geo. Grice Middlerigg Fanny Strathmore Prince Alexander R. Clarke St. Alexander Darling Holmes Crown Prince Craigielea Mr K. Clarke Craigievar Salisbury Glenorchy Peter Stewart Wakatipp Jie Middlerigg Prince Jeas Lord Rosebery J. Brawley Rosebery Castlereagh General White Wm. Hutchison King of Quality Lord Salisbury Cauptain Tussell John Small McArthur Lord Stanley Gee. Thompson Craig Igvar Ashburton Lion King Queen of Quality J. Heseltine Lord Willowby Vanquisher Diamond Kelvin McPherson Grant Craigellachie Queen of the Bankers Lord Clyde A. Forsyth Conqueror Damness Glenwye Geo McRaa Clydes+ dale Clyde Tyrs Thos Hall Gapes’ Valley Géralding Ilo

Cajolery and Warrington Among Parade of Race Horses

The feature parade includes Cajolery owner Mr W T Doak from Apremont lineage and Warrington by Gorton Mountain Lily, with both showing form. Toronto by Texas Twilight and Imperious by Director also impress, while Prince Imperial and Berlin Mac receive praise for shine and soundness. parade ends after half past twelve.

Cajolery W. T. Doak Apremont Cajo'ary Sam. Brown Warrington Gorton-Mountain Lily Flying - Blaver Riccarton Rangratea Toronto Texas Twilight W. Begg Messrs Mangan Wilson Prince Imperial John McDonnell Hamlin Little Princess Princess New Zealand Australia Berlin Mac Thos. Lester Berlin

Wrecked schooner Southern Cross linked to mission trade

Giswornk Sept 20 The Southern Cross wrecked at Tahiti is a sixty ton schooner built at San Francisco two years earlier for the French Protestant mission and plying between the Marquesas and the Tuamotos. Qaxaru Sept 20 A three year old son of Wm Easton junr., farmer near Richmonds, drowned in a lagoon near the homestead after being seen minutes before.

Giswornk Tahiti San Francisco Tuamota Qaxaru Wm Easton Junr Richmonds

Avondale Races Open Under Cold Wind and Heavy Track

Avondale Racecourse opened under a strong southerly wind with showers. attendance good but course heavy. Basalts race led by Maion Hiromeo with Strathavon second and Sty Miss third. margins three lengths and one length. Harpius Mars also won by four lengths. Sans Peur came from behind to win Cordon Rouge race by a length amid protest for interference.

Avondale Maion Hiromeo Strathavon Sty Miss Seatonia Gold Web Stowan la Polish Harpius Mars Tim Cannongate Dingo Bellman Sirdir Commodore Winsome Haulked Avospare Cordon Rouge Kamo Sans Peur Shannon Tresham Durable

Arcade Horse Sale Attracts Large Attendance And Prices

Mr David Thomas held his weekly horse sale with strong turnout and solid prices. Rates included bay mare 32 pounds, brown mares 48 and 19, hay geldings 36 and 37, bay cost 48. Stallions sale yielded one lot Glenorchy at 521 8, purchased by Mr BH Sharplin. A public meeting is set for September 26 in Municipal Chambers to discuss memorials and war fund disbursements.

David Thomas Friedlander Bros. Ltd Glenorchy Jose BH. Sharplin W. H. Collins

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