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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 03, 1901
Page
2
14 acres of good land with a dwelling house, outbuildings, hot water, windmill, and orchard. Ample frontage and erectable space. Suitable for a retiring farmer or an industrious person seeking income from the soil. Public sale within easy distance.
A letter from Samuel White praises Joseph Fords Scour and Lung Worm Mixture as a cure for lung worm in sheep, noting strong effectiveness. The ad markets one and two gallon tins at set prices and warns not to be deceived by competitors.
Duncan and Co advertise deep discounts on men and boys clothing including Navy Serge suits and Colonial Tweed suits at reduced prices. Highlighted items include working men’s saddle tweed trousers and knitted drawers with prominent price cuts and a closing nudge to shop for value.
A one month stock taking sale runs this month offering early bargains at MMztton. Shoppers can expect doorbuster prices on select items as the event unfolds at the store location.
Train arrivals listed for Ashburton and Christchurch with times such as 16.45 and 12.46 pm, express services to Timaru and Dunedin, plus schedule notes for Springburn and related phases of the moon in August. The record mixes rail times with moon phase data and station references.
Maritime schedule lists mail connections from Northern Porta to Westport and Tarawera on August 3, then Tasmania Australia and Mel bourne on August 6, with links to Cevon India China Straits Settlement South Africa Europe United Kingdom via Brindisi. Canada Vancouver September 5 and United States United Kingdom September 18 connect with Monowai via Vancouver at 12 30 pm.
Commercial note from TAE Lowdon Market Update June 2 reports subdued demand for wool over the past three weeks with low turnover. Prices edge down on River Pate and crossbred wools, while imports and local stocks soften. wheat and meat markets show mixed movements amid oversupply and easing prices.
The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers Co-operative Association quotes current farm prices as of August 2 1902 for wheat barley peas oats and seeds. Prime milling wheat at 6 24 to 2334 per load, Tuacan Hunter's Oate Duna Sparrowbitle and other grains listed with varying pence per stone weights. Prices paid to farmers on tracks at Ashburton.
A new quarry at Waihau Downs near Waimate yields stone promising to rival Oamaru in quality. In Port Chalmers sheds 2500 tons of oats prepared for Cape shipment on a specially chartered steamer. Reverend R Mackie nominated pastor of South Dunedin Presbyterian Church. Mrs Norden remains Lyttian Timer South Island representative with Ashburton duties and Burnet Street office open with a clerk. Large wheat sale at Oamaru by Brace Christie Co totaling 40 000 bushels with one buyer purchasing 15 000 sacks. Sir Joseph Ward ill with measles but likely to attend Parliament Tuesday. Victoria Memorial Fund receives 5000 pounds from New York Chamber of Commerce delegates. Legislation notes include immigration restriction act reactions at Lyttelton Harbour Board. Town meetings address Rangitata Headworks and county council follow-up.
The chairman outlines the conference on the Continental Bill and Road Boards retaining status for viable boards. He notes negotiations with the Premier and Minister of Lands, plus support from Walkar and Ward, as well as a letter from Mr Gould defending public service accountability.
The firm Mesere J Ballantyne and Company drapers announces a second sale for 1901 that has been crowned with success and will conclude on Saturday August 10. An event under Tinwald bachelors will be held at the Templar Ball Winwald on Friday August 9 with Terriy's band providing music and refreshments. Wann's Worm Fies are advertised for children at the price of 1s.
A letter to Mr Ball argues that spending about £5000 to £11,000 on a water race could be worthwhile. The writer contends the race is valuable and satisfactory, even if costing more than initially thought, and warns against risking £8000 with daily loss risk.
The Anama Road Board met at Anama with Messrs Morrow Nosworthy and McRae present. Nosworthy elected chair. Requests included repairing road near RS 30167 and ploughing gorse. Morrow authorized to arrange work. South Hinds road shingling postponed due to high tender. Pound management concerns noted. Rangitata Board settlement discussed. Treasury advised payment of 53 pounds 19 shillings 94 pence to Mayfield Vale road works. accounts totaling 42 pounds 17 shillings approved. Meeting adjourned to August.
Heavy July weather in the hill country included snowfalls on multiple dates, hard frosts, and thaws. Snow covered flats with up to fourteen inches, winds and rain caused thawing, and sheep losses prompted farmers to rake snow. Barometer and thermometer readings are listed for Mount Possession as the week ends. total July rainfall at Mount Somers reached 4.50 inches with twelve wet days and a notable 2.95 inches of snow rain on the 24th.
July rainfall at Alford Station recorded 3.286 inches with prospects for further rain on Saturday. Kyle station logged 2.50 inches for July, with rainfall on the 13th, 20th, 23rd, 24th, 28th, and 31st.
Madame Belle Cole’s Ashburton appearance drew a crowded house despite modest expectations. The contralto showcased a flawless range and clear enunciation in pieces by Cowan, Restor, Beethoven, and Sullivan, with strong support from Mr. Prouse and Miss Florence Herding. The program, arranged by H A Gates, earned repeated encores and high praise for ensemble and vocal control.
An inquest at the hospital into the death of James Harris returned an open verdict found drowned. Evidence cited a water race near his home, with witnesses noting no struggle or external violence and a possible intoxication factor. The 75-year-old labourer from Oxford Bridge, Ireland, was last seen alive after obtaining pension money.
A reader from Iowa reports that a bottle bought from A E Stacre in Goodwin helped a choking baby. The letter claims the medicine saved the boy’s life, recalling a dangerous moment and urging others to trust the remedy.
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