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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 29, 1902

Page

2

Property for sale on Alford Forest Road as going concern

George Elliott has instructed Ferriman Land and Estate Agent to sell his town business and accompanying property on Alford Forest Road. The market garden readygoing concern offers immediate inspection as Elliott retires. Also advertised is a poultry farm and a one acre land plot with a cottage at the corner of Andrew Street.

George Blliott Alford Forest Road Elliott Ma Moonis Andrew Street Ferriman

Ephemeris Sun and Moon Phases for September

The notice lists sun rise times and moon phases for September with times for new moon first quarter full moon last quarter and apogee and perigee events. It records morning and evening times and a few abbreviated coordinates and fractions.

Ferriman Property For Sale Near Alford Forest Road

A real estate listing notes F Ferriman offers property for sale near the Alford Forest Road area. The brief highlights location proximity and sale status.

Mining sales results from Dunedin telegraph report

United Press by Electric Telegraph lists today's sales and returns for multiple mining ventures in Dunedin. Items include Great Contral at 2s 6d, Nelson Creek 40078 units, Notown Creek 860¢a, Alpine IT 16023 2dwt, and Golden Gata among others.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph Dunedrn Nelson Creek Notown Creek Riley’s Beach Golden Run Otago

Commercial Agent General Cable Notice on Meat and Commodities

London date 26th telegram reports no change in mutton or lamb since last week. Reef firm with New Zealand hinds 5d and fores 44d. Butter firm with Danish 118s Canadian 102s Siberian 95s. Strong demand for Canadian cheer 60s. Hemp shows better demand.

Wetutnaton London New Zealand

Havelock Street Mart Report on Saturday Sale

Mr Henry Stephenson reports a good attendance and yarding of pigs mainly stores with better demand than weaners. Prices ranged from 6s 6d to 14s for stores and 23s to 45s for larger sorts. Fowls sold well. small entry 33 2d per pair. Potatoes cleared about tan tons at 4s to 6s per sack. Wheat sold 10s to 12s 3d. Large quantity of furniture sold well.

Henry Stephenson

Debate on Electoral Act amendment sparks press debate

The House discusses a new clause restricting pre election defamation and its effects on candidates and the press. Critics call the provision absurd and a potential muzzle while noting existing redress mechanisms and warning of political motives.

New Zealand G. Fisher Wellington Nauzele

Weather and civic notices and a cycle sale ad

Moderate winds from north east to north and west bring frost tonight. Borough Council meets this evening to discuss Works Committee retrenchment recommendations. Lamb mortality is high due to severe weather with feed scarce. Property sales listed in Allenton and Hampstead. Harbour Board reports 56 225 tons dredged at £2400 total cost. Unprecedented fish shortage noted. no fish at public market. Wedding notice for Mr F Williamson and Miss Alice Dalton. Colonel George W Bell to tour NZ, visiting Ashburton. Timaru mole extension now 1376 feet with 120000 tons stone. £100000 loan partly spent.英国 business letter mentions Dick Seddon. 1902 Rudge-Whitworth bicycle ad promising high quality and a large NZ cycle sale offers Waverley cycles at £16 16s.

F. Ferriman Allenton J. Hancox Alford Forest Road Moodie Hampstead Creepaine Totanu Harbour Triday Harbour Board Christchurch Wepria Benus F. Williamson Palmerston Alice Jane Dalton Timaru Ros Dick Seppon England South Canterbury Dick Seddon Rudge-Whitworth RK. D. Johnston Depit Burnett Street Taitortya New Zealand Craighead and Berryman Ashburton Advt Nuricuhsours Douy Onnanp Co Joan Ongana Co

Excursion fares noted for Dunedin Spring races

News in Brief reports excursion fares for the Dunedin Spring races. The NZ Farmers Co operative announces 1300 sheep sold tomorrow will be moved on Tuesday October 7 due to rough weather. An offer for a business auction grain line was refused last week.

N.Z. Farmers’ Co-operative Association Gangvirk Messrs Friedlander Wogan Auranga Dchespers S.s. Kent Sth Africa Timaru Christchurch Meat Company Smithield Earl of Dudley Himley Hetate Stafordshire William Sennox W Field Oberligpy Pyle New Fenlana

Sreanonis for value in Hoots and Shoes

Srranaz's showcases value oriented items including Hoots and Shoes list featuring Smoke New Venus, Lovely Ties and Sunshades in a promotional display. The piece highlights a mix of accessories and apparel aimed at attracting shoppers to browse the latest stock.

Venus Srranaz’s

Dix's Gaiety Company brings world class acts to Ashburton

The Dix's Gaiety Company of English American and Australian stars makes its first Ashburton appearance at Oddfellows Hall. The program features end men Messrs Papa and Sayles, baritone Mr Chas Howard, James Harvey and Miss Madge Morris, Belle Ray contralto, Belvin and Cooke, Miss May Lewis, Arthur Elliot, and Edison Kristoscope moving pictures. The management guarantees vulgarity free entertainment, a claim linked to past success in four centres.

RB. Dix Ashburton Oddfellows’ Hall Mesars Papa Sayles Chas, Howard James Harvey Madge Morris Harvey Belle Ray Edison Mr Dix

State of the colony and election choices urged

A correspondence letter argues voters should ignore local factions and elect representatives who prioritize the colony’s welfare, criticizing borrowed-money prosperity and urging Farmers' Union backing for a common-sense, fiscally honest candidate. It calls for honest government, economy, and justice, signed Country BullPint.

Ashburton Rolleston Recornis Farmers’ Union

Torrey Alexander Mission draws vast crowds in Dunedin meetings

Special report describes overflow gatherings at Garrison Hall for Torrey and Alexander in Dunedin. Crowds fill multiple sessions with singing, testimonies, and child brigades recording converts. A November Milton convention for clerics is planned to sustain the revival.

Dunedin Torrey-Alexander Children’s Brigades Forrey Milton Otago Torray Garrison Hall de Torrey Torrey

Valedictory Farewell for Mulligan Family at Kyle Social

A Kyle social honored Mr Robert Mulligan and family on Friday as they depart for Barford. Activities included an illuminated address, silver tray gifts for Mrs Mulligan, and tributes from Miss Mulligan and Kyle groups. Mr Mulligan recalled early settlement and urged friends to visit Barford.

Kyle R Mulligan Barford Lismore John Lambie Robert Mulligan Lambie Derrylin South Rakain Focal Mulligan Rakaia Tie W. Lockhead New Zealand Ashburton Mesara J. Ivass J. Lewin HH. Mathias Miss Mulligan St. Patrick's Lily Mulligan George Watson Messrs W. and I. Mulligan Mutual Improvement Society Kyle Tengig Club Mesars Thos. Mulligan Phils Miss Richardson McAnulty T.” Mulligan the Times

Sherlock Holmes as crime specialist stalls cough remedy sales

Stadish and Preech photographers advertise under royal patronage with Sherlock Holmes framed as a crime specialist. The copy touts Woons Great Preparanyr Curs as a safe cough remedy sold in boxes across many stores, alongside Glaneware and Crockery items at Streeman's.

Prince and Princess of Wales Studio High Street Christchurch Sherlock Holmes Hirth Wade Srranan

South Africa brief notes on treason laws and war losses

Telegraph and diplomatic wires report in caps assembly debates on treason and sedition laws led by Dr Smartt and Mr Graham while seven thousand have been convicted under ordinary law. The War Losses Additional Compensation Bill awaits a second reading as Laver urges imperial and colonial responsibility. Reports from London note corrections on minors trust money and activist reactions from Botha and De La Rey. Hofmeyer in London envisions cooperation if reforms pass.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph Caegtown Smartt Caps Assembly Graham Caprrown Mr Laver Lonpor Pretoria Maritzburg England Reuter Botha de la Roy Goningen

Boer Manifesto Gains Mixed Press Abroad

Berlin papers praise the manifesto while Britain and France react coolly. The Standard criticizes Boer stubbornness and warns diplomacy failed. Reitz’s son accuses Lord Kitchener of broken promises, and Steyn’s secretary’s notes may prove it. Reitz and his daughter plan travel to America.

United Press Association Mleatrio Telegraph Lonnon Berlin Reitz Marseilles Kitchener Vereeniging Capa Steyn London Great Britain England Teyds America

Melba Draws Enthusiastic Welcome in Australia Debut

Madame Melba thrilled Sydney crowds last night in a dazzling Town Hall debut. Thousands lined the streets as she arrived and the audience roared through the Lucia mad scene before she fainted. She recovered to encore with Home Sweet Home amid wild applause.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph Mrrnournn Madame Melba Lucia Melba

Cyclone Thrashes Sicily City of Catania

A twenty four hour cyclone swept over Catania Sicily causing great destruction. A German steamer foundered in the gale and about 400 people are believed dead at Medisa with 100 bodies recovered. Floods inundated ground floors while torrents wrecked bridges and roads and homes at Soicli were washed away.

Uaited Press Association Electric Telegraph—Copyright Roste Catania Sicily Medisa Soicli

Political Opponents Death by Self Action Linked to Reform Fight

Mussourin September 27 Mr Martindale once backed reform oppose Sir Alexander Peacock then resigned and killed himself with a gun. A remark by Peacock about a reformer spreading lies haunted the man though Peacock claimed it did not refer to him.

Mussourin Martindale Sir Alexander Peacock Alexander Peacock

Express Train Derailed Near Paris Killing Twenty

An express train from Lille to Paris was derailed at Arlena due to a pointsman error and ran into a siding under repair. The crash telescoped the cars, killing twenty and injuring fifty five, with several fatally hurt.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph Paris Lille Arlena

Quake Toll and Aftermath Reported in Kashgar District

Earthquakes in Turkestan Kashgar district cause 657 deaths and 1000 injuries. Extreme heat followed the seismic events, with broader impacts reported in Artush and surrounding areas.

Constan Tineria Kashgar Artush

Pure Blood and Health Claims in The May Apple Advertisement

A promotional piece argues that blood purity is tied to health and condemns bile poison as a New Zealand illness. It touts Tuxpey's May Apple as a liver and kidney cleanser that clears impurities, improves circulation, and boosts vitality, with sales details and wholesale agent contact in Wellington.

New Tuxpey Sharlan Rog Wellington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ersons W.H. Collins & CO J. Wilson B.sa Dunlop Brook J. Sealy & CO Eelipse Cycle Co Tancred Street Lis PARC Cash Draper Clothier W. H. Pearce Draper Burnett and Nast Streets W.T. Pearce H. G Harrett Kenn Bros Kara Bros S. Ferriman Tand and Hatate Land and Ustate Ephemeris Charbles Street Woollen Mills Charles Street Stock’s Blue Boot Store EH. Gresham E.G Mm. FW. Gresham Invercargill Hlas Thomas’ Auction Rooms Care Mas Grant Wills Street Ipuuatt Willy Sule Peterson H. A. Flower’s Clark's East Street Matthew Gilmour Gate IL H. A. Flower W. Stoxyer Agent-General Havelock Street Mart Siseph Ward Ty Divelling House Strange Warle Wrarner Edwin Wires Masterton Toneveno George W. Bell United States New South Wales Auckland Sonoma Bell Dix's Gaiety Company TO Tite Editor Evans StRanGe's Standish and Preech J. H. Hofmeyer Afrikander Bond South Africa Australia Turkestan
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