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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
2
Ephemeris notes show August moon phases with times for sun rise and set, listing Full Moon on the 5th at 8:00 am, Last Quarter on the 12th at 3:18 pm, New Moon on the 20th at 8:08 pm, and First Quarter on the 27th at 6:18 pm. Also notes perihelion and apogee dates with respective times.
At Addington the market had few stock entries and limited attendance due to rain. Special consignments of hack country sheep and graziers sold well, beef prices rose on short supply, store sheep and cattle moved slowly, pigs sold, and fat lambs, wethers, and hoggets posted mixed scores amid damp demand.
On August 16 at Burnside Dunepin fat cattle yarded 128 head with prices easing slightly from last week. Top bullocks from Rock and Pillar sold £13 7s 6d, heifers £7 to £8, good cattle £9 10s to £10 8s, light cattle £3 10s to £4 10s. Sheep 2,300 penned with prices easing about 1s to 1s 6d. wethers and ewes sold around 14s 6d to 21s 6d, lambs 17s to 18s 2d. Pigs 145 penned with brisk trade for small lots. sows 18d to 1s 2d, stores 19s to 2 3s, porkers 28s to 39s, heavy baconers 50s to 59s.
Wheat prices show little change with Timaru favored. Prima milling quoted at 3s 4d to 3s 44d, Tuscan 3s 74d, best whole fowl wheat 1s 1d to 3s 2d, broken 2s 8d to 3s, sacks extra. Oats market quiet with prime milling 2s 3d to 2s 4d, good to best 2s 3d to 2s 8d, medium 1s 11d to 2s, sacks extra.
Maritime and rail notes report minor shipping mishap near Rakaia with several sheep killed after a line collision. Prices show butter varying across Timaru Christchurch and local cash at 1s 2d. Community programs include wool sorting class and charity board talks on selling old Ashburton Home site. Obituaries note Mme Maria Therese Dupuin recalling Waterloo. Economic updates cover stock market sales, cow and sheep movements, and general trade activity in the district.
The article discusses subway traffic issues and the possible relocation of the Borough School to a more central site near the Domain. It warns that moving could force eastern residents to cross station yards, risking safety and slowness. It mentions a possible northward site near Tancrad Street and notes the Railway Minister plans to estimate coal costs to gauge town expenditure effectiveness.
Rain pushed to ninety two points from Saturday evening through Tuesday with King Frost returning to reign this morning registering 13 degrees. A concert at Primitive Methodist Church Friday promises a varied program of part songs salos recitations and anthems.
The Rev F I Spencer spoke at St Stephen's schoolroom on his world tour for the British and Foreign Bible Society. He showed Fiji, Red Indian reserves, and Hindustani India with views of mission stations, culture, and architecture. The audience gave applause as funds totaling £25 were collected.
A North Canterbury Farmers Union meeting in Christchurch discussed Christchurch to Lyttelton tunnel charges. Secretary urged farmers to attend Friday’s Chamber of Commerce session to share experiences and oppose the tunnel taxes, noting higher costs than London to Lyttelton. Mr Hall and the chair were slated to attend with others and plans to consult experts on branch costs.
Brief notes report the Manawatu hockey representatives defeating the Auckland touring eleven by three goals to one. The interprovincial football match Otago versus Southland at Invercargill ended in a draw. References mention a presentation to candidate Mr Michel and growing Pioneer subscriptions in Timaru.
The Ashburton Rifle Volunteers marked the twenty seventh anniversary with a farewell to Captain Dolman and Lieutenant Hayes at Oddfellows Hall. A euchre tournament preceded supper and presentations of a silver watch and marble clock commemorated their long service, with officials praising their leadership and urging continued support for volunteering.
An old advertisement touts a new chest and lung remedy named De Sheldon’s Discovery. The product is offered by Manchester Brothers for purchase at 1s 6d and 3s per bottle. It emphasizes relief for chest and bong troubles and targets general family use.
A hailstorm in the Verviers district of Belgium caused enormous destruction with stones weighing up to four pounds. Other items note a balloon ascent fatality in Hamburg, a Paddington railway accident injuring eleven, and a declining birth rate in England and Wales.
In Odessa on August 15 two inmates reportedly saturated their mattresses with petroleum and started a blaze. One prisoner died in the fire while the other was rescued.
A Daily Telegraph report from Martinbarg cites Lorpos observers that most rebel prisoners have been sent to the mine. Private employers resist paying high guarding costs, delaying full security arrangements and leaving the fate of captives unsettled.
The Hast Denbigh bye-election, caused by Mr Moas becoming a judge, resulted in a Liberal victory for Mr Hemmerde by a large majority. The result was reported from London on August 16.
Information from Athena attributes rioters from Burgos as the outbreak’s authors in Agehialos where Greek shops were looted. Troops stopped the mob at Ruat chuk from burning the Greak Consulate as Sofia reports widespread damage in Anchialoz including public buildings archives and schools. A mass meeting in Athans protested Greek excesses in Rou tacla where theatres and other amusements have been closed.
Paris August 15 The Pope’s encyclical to French Bishops deplores trials and denounces the law that produces oppression and civic discord He urges bishops to organize worship within the law and defend religion without violence The Vatican comment warns of harsh consequences for French Catholics including loss of state funded churches
Police probe Mistress Lena Verault alias Hamilton in New York who allegedly swindled several middle aged gentlemen by posing as a willing wife and widow. One victim reportedly advanced fifty thousand pounds.
A historic notice touts Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption claiming unprecedented interest and relief in lung and throat ailments. It cites wide reader impact and mentions Manchester and related regions in promotional language.
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