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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 22, 1902
Page
3
Ephemeris fragment lists moon phases and rises with times for April. Mentions new moon at 9 206m, first quarter around 65 44pm, full moon at 2 6 20am, apogee 26 60pm, and other timings. Contains scattered numeric codes and partial phrases.
Mails set for Tuesday April 22 at 6.30 pm for Northern Ports and Weathport per Rotomahana. On Wednesday April 28 San Francisco Mail Day covers Northern Forts Westport, Samoa Hawaii Philippines Japan United States Canada United Kingdom and Europe per Islandis at 6.30 pm. Man orders 3.40 pm registered items bound for the United States at 5 pm.
During the week ended today returns are reported from 1 dredgen totaling 421402 18dwediges average dd4ozs per dredge. Additional returns Upper Walport 38cz lidwt Saiddane Freehold 3032 Reliance 2Q2cz lidwt New Halfway House 230x Enfield 1907 Bileye Beach 122. YTD total 23,2382 i6lwt 23gen, vs 17,871vz Tdewh 4gr last year.
The Agent General reports firm mutton prices with holders seeking higher bids. Canterbury mutton averages 3s 9d, Dunedin 3s 4d, Wellington 3s 4d, North Island 3s 4d. lamb prices weak with heavy stock. River Plate shipments rise. New Zealand beef and butter demand healthy. cheese firm at 5s 5d.
Mr Henry reports a Saturday sale at Havelock Street Mart with a large attendance. Prices ranged on fowls ducks geese pigs and produce with potatoes carrots wheat and apples among items sold. sundries also moved well.
Skin sales reported by Meaars Friedlander Bros Ltd detail yesterday's transactions. The notes reference consignments including Crosabrod and various wool lots with prices, weights, and lot numbers in a compact ledger style.
About 9000 sheep and 20 head of oxen yarded. Attendees up to average. bids on a par with last week. prices near late rates. Cattle ranged £4 1s 6d to £9 1s. fat cows £2 12s 6d to £9 1s. 1st steers to £7 15s. Store cattle dairy cows £4 to £16 10s. 19 months old £8 8s to £4 6d. Sheep brisk business. crossbred ewes 8s 9d to 12s 3d. freezing lambs 11s 2d to 12s 6d. merino ewes 23 3d to 61 6d.
The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association quotes current prices on April 21 1902 for wheat milling grade barley malting and other grains. Old prime milling wheat 4 4 to 4 31 new new 4stn 4ald data show per bushel ranges with barley malting prime 2 91 to 38 54 inferior 2a to 25 dd blue Prussian 42 6d to 6a partridge 3a to 3s dd chaff good oats 60s to 65a grass seed farmers s a to de 6d. Prices paid to farmers on tracks at Ashburton.
Tribute to Ronent Sterumxnoy McParvann late Manager Bank of New South Wales Ashburton who departed this life on April 22 1899 aged 49 years. He is remembered with affection by family and friends as a valued colleague and friend.
The 1895 Act, titled Public School Teachers Incorporation and Court of Appeal, provides for the registration of teacher societies within education districts and grants them the power to sue. It also sets up a Court of Appeal to hear teacher appeals on dismissal or suspension, improving teachers' position and access to redress through registered societies akin to the New Zealand Institute of Teachers.
The New Zealand Teachers Institute successfully challenged the Normanby School dismissal of Mr Clarkson after inspector reports. The court reinstated Clarkson and ordered the Institute to pay costs of £21 18s, a judgment the writers find baffling. The article criticizes inspector methods and cross examination tactics used by Mr Stewart.
A Sunday service announcement names Rev Mr Whitehonas to conduct at St Stephen's Church. The Napier Daily Telegraph weighs coronation honours for Hawke's Bay and hints Captain Russell may be named. Ashburton Trotting Club notes only one prize paid in six races. Veterinary surgeon plans are discussed by the Ashburton S and P Association. Five Tognies reports Mr Gray's discovery of a large pumpkin weighing 153 lb on display at the New Zealand Farmers' Co‑operative Association. Canterbury Land Board meeting approves lease transfers and arrears actions. Farmers' Union speaker Mr W Barding discusses union goals and benefits for farmers and labourers. Ashburton Amateurs Swimming Club to host annual ball with ping pong and other amusements. Mayor election clarifications outline electors and residential qualifications. Winnipeg despatch reports a balloon expedition search party returning with a sensational account of aerial explorers. A shipment of Rudge-Whitworth bicycles arrives for winter inquiries and sale promotions.
The Ashburton Acclimatisation Society plans its annual meeting at Devane's Hotel at eight o'clock this evening. The report covers local society activities and notes on forthcoming events.
Notice lists nearby closures from 1 to 4 pm for the Abbucton butchery and funeral of the late Mr Buensid. It also notes postponed Springburn meeting, May 7th elections for Wakanni Head Board, and other local civic items including horse show, road board nominations, and a county council loan approval for Christ Church abattoirs.
In an interview Mr Seddon suggested Australia should retain a white policy with Maori dealings, while Mr Barton countered through the Press that the issue was deeper. The Herald noted two main objections to general adhesion to the movement, including imperial policy opposition and Commonwealth New Zealand tensions with Britain.
The Department of Agriculture's extended operations boost the colony's export trade in poultry. Mr RT Clark of Tinwald's Petaluma Poultry Farm plans expansion to ten acres and aims at England and South Africa, with Buff Orpingtons and white Wyandottes favored for rapid maturity and strong carcass. He advocates careful site selection, simple breeds, and expert supervision to maximize returns. The Ashburton Poultry Society faces declining participation but remains active with a notable show compared to Dunedin's and calls for renewed enthusiasm.
Relief party discovers stashed goods and many wounded at Wolff house. Miss Qoe, living with the Wolffs, was attacked with a tomahawk but saved by a Solomon boy who also prevented murder and burning of Mr Wolff. Many labourers remain missing amid feared killings and a pending native uprising. A large armed force of black labourers is prepared for the emergency.
On April 21 Mr Kingston ordered no work on vasaela under the Customs Act due to Eight Hours Day. The P and O steamer Australia captain refused to obey to coal her, a lighter began coaling, and an officer sealed the bunkers after workers declined. The captain faces a £50 penalty.
At the Mutual Life Association of Australasia annual meeting a highly satisfactory report was presented. The new premium amount reached £43,970, the highest in the institution’s history, while United Kingdom new business for 1902 exceeded last year’s period by 6 percent. Retiring directors were reflected.
Sir J G Ward, Acting Premier, met local deputations in Dunedin regarding volunteers concessions for the Fallen Soldiers Monument on Coronation Day. He said free transport for Volunteers is not guaranteed and all departments must pay for their work, while considering possible public-concession limits. Ward reviewed NZ Coal and Oil Company blending works and an engine apparatus for oil logging with company directors, hinting at Government railway engine trials.
The Movable Committee of the New Zealand branch of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows held its first meeting. Amendments covered writing and contributions, with a scale for future members and a discussion of uniform benefits. Officers were elected and the next meeting set for Auckland in May 1904. Motueka’s Ero Hurethoure was elected parliamentary agent.
Photographers Standish and Preece advertise under royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. They claim to offer studio services in Christchurch with notices urging readers to consult their chemist for Tussicura remedies.
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