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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 02, 1902
Page
2
Ephemeris notes moon phases for August with New Moon on the fourth at 7 47 am First Quarter on the eleventh at 3 54 pm Perigee on the second at 6 0 am Apogee on the fourteenth at 3 30 4 am Full Moon on the nineteenth at 8 38 pm Last Quarter on the twenty sixth at 10 35 pm Perigee on the twenty ninth at 7 0 am
Notices list mail closing times and destinations for ships Rotomahana and San Francisco Mate. They include Northern Ports Westport Samoa Hawaii Philippines Japan United States Canada Europe United Kingdom and cont in transit via San Francisco with London arrival planned for Sept 6.
The cable notes wool sale ranges from fine crossbred to inferior with varied pence per pound and mentions strong demand for the best grades. It also lists August 1902 prices for wheat, oats, seed, and malting, with a grain report showing steady wheat trade, easy pearl and velvet prices, and farmers holding stocks. oats markets soft and chaff stores being worked off.
From Our Own Correspondent Timaru grain markets show broad quietness with wheat trading only hand to mouth. Prices hover at 43 fob for growers’ grain and 2s 10d to 3s for top whole fowl wheat. Potatoes sell slowly with a 50s per ton nominal quotation. overall activity remains depressed across southern markets.
The market remains quiet as mixing operations resume in some grain stores to fill Coast orders. Producers mix discoloured grain to lift returns, creating a new tactic for home consumption. a bagged oat is reportedly sellable at about 2s 4d per bushel.
August 1 The Mone Hillere Association advanced bran price from 41 to 1 cent per ton, signaling a major market shift. The notice notes policy change affecting suppliers and buyers, with local traders watching for ripple effects on prices and distribution.
In Christchurch on August 1 the market shows firmer tone with demand mainly for Novi Island mills and replenishment by local mills. Pearl remains scarce and sold at high rates, oats show little activity, and heavy demand for South Africa and Australia keeps prices tight. The Millers Association has raised bran price to 44 153 per ton.
August 1 market reports oats in scarce supply with no imports or exports. A limited handful of small line sales occurred at 2.28 to 2.9s 8d per sack f o b Bluff, by grain grade, sacks in.
The New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association held a successful clearing sale yesterday on Mr A J Huston’s farm at Mayfield. About 400 to 500 attended in fine weather. Luncheon was provided by the homestead, with Mr Jas Dellow. Sale began at 12 o'clock, Mr J A Lloyd officiating. Prices: implements and farm gear from scales to binders with several items ranging from £8 to £14 for various ploughs and harrows, plus other tools and equipment.
The sale lists prices for sheep cattle and equipment including draught horses and light horses. Items include draught bay gelding £46, spring cart mare £10 5s, various sheep values from 14s 8d to 1s 1d, cows and calves, and sundries such as gig and harness sold at market rates. The sale concluded at 3:30 p.m.
Ashburton Guardian reports rain forecast from Captain Edwin with gale expected after ten hours. It notes a bazaar at St Stephens Church, temperance meetings led by Miss Florence Balgarnie in Waterton and Seafield, a Christchurch arrest for theft by a cabman, a late day sale at Oates Lowry Co, council debates on ford obstruction, and various local notices including a hotel sideboard delivery and lodge elections.
Lauriston residents honor Mr Johnstone eldest settler as he moves to Dunsandel with wife and family. A large gathering presented an illuminated address and gifts including a silver hot water kettle, a gold watch, a gold bangle, and gold brooches while praises noted twenty years as County Council member and church leader. Fun and music followed with songs by local and visiting performers and a serving of supper.
A line of wheat Hun ters and Pearl sold at 33 Od per bushel delivered Lyndhurst. Recruits Captain A A Fooks Sergeant Robartson and others arrived and were welcomed. Ashburton Poultry Society met to review finances. Miss Balgarpie to speak on The good Samaritan up to date. Albert Allen Jonas transferred to Sunnyside Asylum after violent transport. Ashburton Bowling Club held its AGM with officers elected and season expectations high.
Advertised excursion fares for the Coronation season and National Steeplechase meet appear alongside an auction notice offering sectioned Coldstream property. D Thomas to auction 100 head of store stock and 2 Tinwald yards on the 12th inst. Stocktaking sale circular from Messrs Strange & Co. reports. local pension payments and class schedules announced.
At the National Meeting Kahuwai and Pearlskot were scratched for all engagements at 2 p m today. The event affected CHRESTCT ROR and other scheduled races with removal of two horses from the program.
The council discussed headworks progress and planning a September start for concrete work. Poisoning for rabbits and birds heads purchases received approval, with distribution caution and alarms raised over fowl losses. Debates covered Tinwald Creek fluctuations, a troublesome ford, and ratepayer concerns, plus finance, Coronation grants, and road water races.
William Martin writes to Ideal Tyre Company of Christchurch expressing strong satisfaction with Idea tyres fitted to his machine. He notes he set seventeen New Zealand records and won multiple championship prizes, praising the tyres as essential to his success. The rest of the text comments on Britain's army, colonial strength, and a quoted verse about purity and Gaza.
Hampstead School Committee met with Rev G. B. Inglis chairing. Attendees included Hayman Buusey Thompson Cowsay Andrews and Orr with Rev Mr Raine absent. The master reported 810 pupils on roll and 280 average attendance. Examinations were completed with expected satisfactory results. The committee granted a fortnights holiday from August 8 and planned medals and fruit for pupils. A vote of thanks was given for trees donated by W W Smith. Accounts of 7 Gadd were approved and committee adjourned.
Parliament resumes debate on the Loan Bill with Sir Joseph Ward defending the measure against critics who urged reductions. The acting premier cites wartime London credit, colony wealth and railway costs while defending ongoing public works and extending the railway program. The second reading passes 52 to 6 and a committee stage follows with a plan to finish the bill next Wednesday. The record ends with a cough remedy plug.
The High School Board of Governors met yesterday with members including Mosers Andrew Orr and S B Chapman and His Worship the Mayor. The chairman reported a bank balance of £238 19s 3d and various committee actions were approved.
The column notes that the matter included is contributed and paid for, indicating funding details accompany the discussion and are part of the column’s public notice.
The Very Rev. Father Hays delivered a Nottingham Bridgford Board Schools lecture for the British Women's Temperance Association. He urged protecting the home to strengthen the nation, linking temperance to social salvation and national integrity, and warned that alcohol and intemperance imperil the home and civilizational progress.
An advertisement claims the Great Canadian Soyweed Cane dissolves uric acid and phosphatic sediments to cure rheumatic and gouty affections. It touts quick, permanent relief and broad chemist distribution, while worm figs are sold for children's intestinal worms.
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