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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
2
The document lists Moon rise and set times for August along with phase dates. It specifies New Moon on the 4th at 7 47 am, First Quarter on the 21st, Full Moon on the 19th, Last Quarter on the 26th, and notes apogee and perigee dates with times.
Mails close on Aug 2 for Northern Ports and Westport via Rotomahana at 6 p.m. and on Aug 3 for the San Francisco mail to Northern Ports West Coast Samoa Hawaii Philippines Japan United States Canada and Europe via Rotomshana at 5 45 p.m. via San Francisco with London expected Sept 6.
United Press reports today’s sales for mining goods with prices in shillings and pence. Listed items include Alexander Lead lds 1338 at 6d, Bendigo 933d 9s, First Chance 17e 6d, Ruse and Shine 28s 8d, Sailor's Bend 2s 3d 25s, Unity 12s 44d, 12s.
At the fat stock sales in Sydney on July 31, 425 wethers were sold with prices from 27s to 6d. Also 518 ewes sold from 22s 6d to 35s.
A large public turnout at Methven yesterday saw poor stock holdings especially in sheep pens. Merino breeding ewes and old crossbred ewes brought modest prices while forward wethers and lambs sold, pigs fetched strong prices, young horses sold for 17 pounds 10 shillings and 25 pounds 10 shillings, no cattle yarded, and a clearing sale of furniture and sundries by Mr D Thomas followed with satisfactory results.
Ashburton monthly vital statistics show births 19 marriages 4 and deaths 5. Police court records a first offender convicted and discharged on cab hire. Obituary for Mrs George Buckley notes her family and public service. Memorial fund appeals for Pullen Troopers. Local notices include tailoring, bicycle recommendations, and community reminders amid weather reports and mail updates.
The Invercargill based Southland Implement and Engineering Company was sold to Cooper and Dancan Limited. They plan shifting the factory to Christchurch for better distribution. A South Africa trade scheme via the Christchurch Meat Company expands shipments of mutton bacon hams and preserved goods through the Sussex line to Lyttelton. Ashburton Post Office clock project to mirror Masterton design features a notable chimes mechanism and pendulum. An Old Boys Club forms at the local high school with officers and a committee to explore a Cricket Club setup within three weeks.
News in Brief notes Lord Kitchener gazetted Viscount Mitchener of Khartoum and the Vaal. Other items include sultry talk of a big no license vote in Gore, a declining scarlet fever outbreak in Wellington, and various local happenings from clothing sales to hat mills in Wellington. A Ballarat band contest invite to Invercargill Battalion Band, lambing in South Canterbury, and alterations to Punedin Telegraph Office are also reported. The Governor unveiled Sir Harry Atkinson’s bust in New Plymouth, and the Colonial Ammunition Company shipped 450,000 rounds of .303 ammunition to the New Zealand Government for defence forces.
The Ashburton Hospital Committee met with the mayor presiding. Nineteen patients remained from last month, seventeen discharged, thirteen now in hospital. no deaths, three operations under chloroform. Nurse Denniston ill, probationers advancing, local exams planned. Fees for July totaled £31 14s. Correspondence from Inspector-General and Audit Office noted. Accounts £122 approved for payment.
John Brown of Mayfield sues William Stonyer for 37 pounds 17 shillings 8 pence claiming breach of contract over unthreshed oats sold as fair average quality. The case centers on samples, shipment terms to Buccleuch, and alleged misdelivery with price fluctuations after peace. Court adjourned with judgment pending.
A large crowd attends the Coronation Stakes at Mr I Langley’s grounds. Officials perform well led by judge T Alexander in his first try. Results include Susie OO defeating Cedric, Mafeking beating Tannhauser, and Riot surpassing Arain with Craviform, plus later rounds with Susie, Mafeking, and Riot advancing and final showing Cruciform placing after a disputed verdict.
Canterbury legislators met to study higher charges on the Lyttelton to Christchurch railway line, noting 15 to 100 percent higher rates for goods and passengers versus other ports. A sub-committee was formed to prepare data for a deputation to the Acting Premier.
The King leaves the Isle of Wight August 8 and returns August 11. He stays aboard his yacht until the fleet disperses August 18, when eighty warships will salute. A subsequent cruise around Scotland may include an overnight at the Deenery and a Coronation procession arrival, subject to his recovery. The King paced the yacht deck July 31, appearing slightly pale but well.
Mr Redmond entertained Sir W Laws Sir E Barton and others to dinner in the House of Commons. Mr Seddon told the National Committee of Organised Labour at Wal worth that England could easily bear the eight million cost of old age pensions under a New Zealand style scheme.
Mr J C Wason member for Orkney leaves the Unionists for the Radicals citing Government education and Irish land measures. J Cathcart Wason, formerly NZ MP for Selwyn, has served as Orkney MP since 1900 as a Liberal Unionist. Morning Post argues for a clear Education Act and fiscal union with colonies to enlighten voters.
Viljoon reports Boer leaders in St. Helena bear surrender with calm prayer. Afrikanders seek constitutional cooperation for Dutch and general interests. Botha urges cooperative welfare over harsh policy as Botha De Wet and De la Rey meet Cape officials before departure. Dutch school boys cheer at the docks.
Mr Balfour announced a government commission of seven to investigate war conduct. Lord Elgin will chair, civilians majority, with army and navy representation. It will cover intelligence before the war, transport and supply of troops munitions and equipment, and actions up to the occupation of Pretoria.
American missionary Dr Canright in Szechuan says repeated appeals to authorities for protection fail. Massacres of converts and property destruction continue daily, leaving missionaries in imminent danger.
The steamers Prine Alexander and Ban hinguanuan collided off Malacca on July 30. Prine sank and forty people drowned.
United Press Association reports from Cairo show forty-one fresh cholera cases and thirty-five deaths recorded yesterday. The London Telegraph notes the figure as the latest in the ongoing outbreak.
The Oamaru to Palmerston train derailed several wagons and partially so with two passenger cars after leaving Shag Point. The front was uncoupled and the engine stopped a mile later. An inquiry by Coom and Beattie blamed a broken buffer cross-pin for the derailment and noted a separate Port line incident from a broken wagon spring.
The Lyttelton Harbour Board revives plans to extend and widen the Lyttelton dock amid talk of a Wellington dock. A special committee will report on August 28. The Union Company complains No 2 jetty lengthening, but officials dispute the objections and push the expansion to improve rail truck handling.
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