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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Apr 25, 1902

Page

2

Invasion of Wheat Holders Dampens Oamaru Market

The Oamaru district sees reduced wheat excitement as North Canterbury holders push prices down. Can- terbury incursions prompt expectations of larger north yields and possible market uncertainty. Demand for fowl feed wheat remains strong, aiding growers with damaged crops. Large sales, including over 2000 sacks at favorable rates, illustrate current activity.

Oamaru Dail Eage Oamaru North Canterbury Goeston Semon

Sheep Sale At SMathver Yard Draws Mirthful Bids

A small sheep sale at SMathver on Thereday yarded 4000. Buyers from smaller farms showed solid demand for merino ewes and wethers, with good crossbreds also selling well. Prices ranged from 3s 4d for merino wethers to 34 8d for hat merino ewes and 13 1d for a line of four crossbred ewes.

Smathver

Dairy Stock Sale At Amies Farm Seadown

Unusual prices at a clearing sale on Mr Amies farm Seadown. Cows near calving sold each at ranges from £10 to £11 for four, £8 to £9 for three, cows in milk at £8 to £10 23s 6d, calves at £5 1s 6d to £7 10s.

Timanu Amyes Seadown

War practice by the Volunteer Fire Brigade last night

The Fire Brigade held a war practice in Warlous town with a programme at Bane Square Tennis Club. Notables Alcorn Weight Curzon Mancheater and Unsdell led music with an orchestra. Activities included ping pong and quolts, followed by refreshments and the singalong of Auld Lang Syne.

Volunteer Fire Brigade

Ashburton notices and local updates sweep Dominion pages

Rev E Whitehouse arrives at Stephen's church Ashburton and is welcomed by churchwardens. Council to consider road closure north of Hind riverbed at next meeting May 2. Civil Service circulars urge ministerial applications via MPs. Timber prices rise as Auckland telegram notes higher toga costs and freight. Foresters ball held with Terrie's band and Manchester and Kerest performing.

Yaa Axama Crown Landa North Hinds Riverbad Tim Orv Culiculara Lntons Trat Inet Auckland Commonwealth Sydney Order of Forestors

German consignment to Bloemfontein ill suited for refugees

A German relief shipment to Bloemfontein turned up mostly filthy unwashed clothing. Unpacking ladies became seriously ill. In Orange Colony a laager at Kroomdraal was surprised with five Boers killed and twenty captured. News notes Schalk Burger with Steyn and De la Rey, Templemora brings Australian contingent to Durban, Manchester Merchant arrives with 291 returning soldiers.

Lonoon Gant Bloemfontein Colonal Rothfort de Tia Rey Kroomdraal Orange Colony Schalk Burger Steyn de Ls Rey Aupary Templemora Baa Durban

Illness Report From Wellington Dispatches Contain Casualties

A cablegram to the Governor reports multiple soldiers ill or seriously affected. Lieutenant Unvesiles Napier and others including Private Walker Auckland and Private O Kelland Rengitata are described with varying degrees of danger or improvement. Several names appear with severe ailments and others show progressing or developing conditions amid wartime transport injuries.

United Prasa Association Wellineton Unvesiles Napier Walker Auckland Nelli Dunedin OG Skilling Peritoni Tigat Klerksdorp Privata J Helm Southland Bossley Wanganui O Kelland Rengitata W A Harvey William Howard Wm Grant Park Las Wm Whittler Mariea

Unrest in Russia Triggers Riots and Reprisals

Reports from Moscow describe silk and cotton workers striking for higher wages and shorter hours, followed by looting and rioting. Infantry and cavalry were deployed. casualties occurred on both sides. Pillaging spread to Poltava and disruption continued in the Kiev region as authorities promise harsher punishment.

United Press Association Sv Perenesona Moscow Poltava Russia Kieff Menger Aasistant Atudenty M Vanneveki

Meat Price Inquiry and Import Duty Bill Proposed

In the House of Representatives Mr Richardson moved for an inquiry into the abnormal rise in meat prices with instructions to the Committee of Inquiry to recommend remedial measures. Mr McDermott introduced a Bill to abolish duties on imported meat and poultry.

House of Representatives Richardson Committee of Inquiry McDermott

Suspension of Duty on Fodder Debate in Australia

Mr Fuller urged adjournment of the Hongs to suspend the duty on fodder to aid farmers. Drought worsens in New South Wales as stock die despite hand feeding. Meckingston notes fodder exports continue. federal power to suspend duty is lacking, suggesting state action.

Fuller New Zealand New South Wales Meckingston

Australian Pearling Industry Moves Amid Dutch New Guinea Interest

Police Magistrate on Thursday Island notes many prominent residents have left for Merouke in Dutch New Guinea to select sites for shifting the pearl industry. In Canberra, Mr Barton says an exhaustive inquiry will examine pearling firms plans to move HQ abroad while affirming no change to aliens restrictions to keep foreign influence from dominating the industry.

United Prawn Association Hisobria Telegraph —Copyrugh Brispans Thursday Island Merouke Dutch New Guinea Metboourne Federal House Barton

Defence ministry tables stronger Australian garrison plan

General Hutton's minute outlines a defence scheme for Australia emphasizing sea supremacy by the Royal Navy and a world capable field force. The peace establishment would rise from 25 470 garrison troops and 14 101 field force men to 44 218 total with 120 guns and expanded infantry artillery and mounted units. A half million sterling is proposed to finish the garrison forge and support field operations.

Hutton Australia Egil Garrizon Royal Navy Commonwealth General Hutton Eacimahes

Autumn Meeting at Ashburton Trotting Club Held in Fine Weather

Officials and crowd attended the Ashburton Trotting Club autumn meeting at the Show Grounds. Machines passed 2778 spectators with receipts of £672. Races featured handlers including Mel Angland’s Black Star and Baltileen, with Black Star leading early before Baltileen suffered a shoe issue. time listed as 20 minutes per mile pace.

Ashburton Christchurch Mallon Acburton Hanpidar Matpew Mel Angland Black Star Gyra J Brankin Baltleen Okman Joasie B Aved Lésede Ve Ae Stanley I0seos Alka Valtha Jessie B Baltileen Blaak Brar Black Shor Woo Balti Lven

Dublin Mayor Snubs Coronation Invite At City Meeting

The Lord Mayor led Dublin Corporation in declining to send representatives to the Coronation, stating the invitation had not been extended to the council. He claimed he was invited but would not attend. The report mixes multiple brief overseas notes and incidents.

United Pre E Association Electric Telegraph Bonpos Dublin Corporation Daily Mail Natal Great Britain

Little Harold Wins Tight Race at Meeting

Harold U and Lady Criterion race scene features Little Harold leading early before Little Bell overtakes to win by four lengths in a close finish. Ambition and Lorata stay prominent along the back stretch, with Dolly More among the top contenders. Time 2.49. Dividende Ca Libote Ball 1733 on Little Harold 12s.

E Barnes Little Harold A McCorrick Barney O'Hea Asa Stewart Dora lTseae Sharplie Wally Bore Verata Jessie B Alo Harold U Criterion Qaab Harold Bell

Wellington racing results and stewards suspend rider

The United Plaa Association reports race results from April 24 including Porlaa and Goldenmers placings with Camelob and Lime-lima among finishers. The Railway AWan six furlongs saw Red Gauntlet win by a nose. On April 25 stewards suspended McQusky rider of Goldenmore for interference in the Worth Island Challenge Stakes affecting the mare’s chances.

United Plaa Association Electria Telegraph North Isnawp Chamances Starnes Porlraa Zablilb Oruniform Goldenmers Camelob Woo Lime—lima Wehenga Laureate Waitoa Railway Awan Group Torowal Imlo Hotohisater Wellixaton Wellington Racing Club McQusky Goldenmore Orvelform Mot Clarky

Capture of a Horse Thief in Hawera and Wanganui

Detective Bishop captured a horse thief once he reached Tarskina after stealing three horses. The suspect, accused of stealing a £25 horse from Hawera, sold it as a remount for South Africa and fled via Wanganui before being arrested. He initially denied guilt, drew an open knife, and later surrendered admitting to the thefts.

Fanuers Asros W Harding Canterbury Farmers’ Union Mayfield Taylor Harding Neacousry Railway Department South Africa Tn Commercial Union Insurance Company Breyvules Anglo Ashburton Measra Oates Lowry C's Burnett Street Christchurch T H Gill McCallum Tancred Strach Prise Wapr Worrkers le Bexgos Peass Association Electric Telegraph Wancaxul Bishop Accuesd Hawera South Afrias Wanganul Tarskina

Travelling briefs report farm profits and market prices

A Talert Advocate correspondent notes a farmer selling five tracks of a half and earning over £100, a drought and floods affecting Gararu wheat sold at 3d per bushel, and a farmer expecting prices to offset losses. Other items include public auctions by New Zealand Farmers Cooperative and a temperance bill debate in Parliament. The tone mirrors 19th century public notices and local economy items.

Talert Advocate New Zealand Tries Wallington Education Board Duke of Connaught Weallington Losisty For the Prevention of Cruelty Animala New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Asacciation Vnate Actiona Ageccity Patrick Murphy West Street Oherteey Ohertasy Township

Reliance on Torstcura Promoted by Unknown Ad Claim

An obscure line touts Torstcura as a dependable remedy fallback for all who have tried it, implying universal efficacy though lacks verifiable details or source attribution.

Torstcura

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