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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 19, 1902
Page
2
Ephemeris data lists sun date related readings and moon phases for August. It notes New Moon on the 4th at 7:47 a.m. First Quarter on the 11th at 3:54 p.m. Perigee on the 26th at 0:00 a.m. Apogee on the 14th at 3:80 a.m. Full Moon on the 6th at 6:19 p.m. Last Quarter on the 26th at 10:85 p.m.
The schedule lists close times for Northern Ports and Westport aboard Rotomahana at 6 p.m. on Tuesday August 19 and again for Northern Ports Westport and Australian States via Waihora at 10 30 a.m. on Friday August 22 with Sydney expected August 27 and South Africa departure.
United Press reports for the week ending today from 68 dredges yield 2.21%02 l2dwt Sgr, average 340% per dredge. Notable across Perseverance S, Waikaka United, Coal Creek Flat, Upper Waipori, Relianca, Tuapeka, West Coast, Nelson Creek, Algina among others with varied dwt and oz. Daily sales from Dunevin list Bendigo Cromwell Riley’s Beach Roxburgh Jubilee premiums and contributions.
Thirteen thousand sheep were offered at the fat stock sales with about five thousand from New Zealand. Prices declined especially for imported sheep though New Zealand wethers ranged from 17s 3d to 28s. The 704 cattle included 200 from New Zealand with bullocks from £6 14s 6d to £19 1s and cows up to £16 17s 6d. Values generally lower.
Bran prices rise by ten shillings per ton to £5 13s. Bran and pollard now cost more than at any time in over twenty years. England. United Press Association report dated August 18.
The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co operative Association of Canterbury Ltd lists August 18 quotations for oats barley peas and seeds. Prices show oats at 28d per bushel to 2s 2d, grass seed near 38s 6d to 58s 0d, and other crops including Danish oats Parsnip peas and barley with varied rates paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.
The Otago Daily Times notes oats in Dunedin total 35 000 to 40 000 sacks with turnover as prices rise. A 30 000 bag shipment to Sydney from cental bags adds further demand while six months remain to new crop. Domestic stocks and exports leave tight four month outlook.
Owan Jowns aged 32 formerly of Ashburton died in Kendrick Idaho on July 7 leaving a widow and four children to mourn his loss.
In an Ashburton Guardian report from August 1902, Bishop Julius opposes gambling as a sin yet labels it a form of intoxication that lowers moral standards. At Christchurch the Anti-Gambling League cited rising local gambling, noting the totalisator as the root cause and urging control rather than suppression.
The article notes a surge in betting on horse races via totalisator and layers, with young men and boys participating across New Zealand. It cites increased gambling figures, calls for anti gambling reform, and criticizes government inaction while urging stronger measures, including Farmers Union involvement against stoats and weasels spread.
The Charitable Aid Board will visit the new Old Men’s Home on Wednesday the 20th of August and open it for public inspection from 3 to 5 o’clock. The board invites visitors and will be glad to show the Home on this occasion.
Several brief notices cover militia inspection at Grilished precinct at 7 30 p m by Lt Col Begone South Canterbury Infantry Battalion. Red rock stallion Royal Stuart sold to North Island client for 420. Various meetings discuss labor federation in Wellington. Continental tyres move fast through Oates Lowry Co. road races in Timaru planned with many entries. County Engineer William Baxter injured in buggy accident near Pudding Hill. Sawdust shipment from Auckland to Sydney for smoking hams and bacon. Canterbury Plantation Board vacancy after E G Wright death. Nurse Tarr who served King during South African War is profiled. Parliament return for 400 discussed. Government borrowing criticisms aired. Missing 710 library volumes reported. Temuka hoax whale story draws crowd then reveals fake. Venables to take over Waikato Wailship Times with Paull. Wade's Worm Figs endorsed for children.
The Borough Council meets to review the debit balance of £2186 143 4d and hear correspondence on Hampstead Town Board funding. They approve fresh tenders, note charitable aid plans, and grant licenses while praising the Coronation and mourning the death of Mr E G Wright. Sports grounds rent debate ends with a £10 reduction and five days’ close access.
The advertisement extols Wilton's Bovo-Verum Beef and Iron as a cure for mental strain and anaemia, suitable for the debilitated and children, with chemists and storekeepers selling it for 2d. STANDISH AND PREECE Photographers advertise under royal patronage, noting coughs and colds are common this season and recommending TUSSICURA from chemists.
August 18 in London reports Prince Arthur on behalf of the King greeted the Shah of Persia at Dover in a scene of immense popular enthusiasm. The Prince of Wales then returned to London to receive the Shah, Marlborough House offered for use.
Aug 17 crowds at Waterloo station cheered the Boer generals as they left for buses and a hotel. The King hosted a cordial audience on Aug 18, thanked them for their gallant conduct, and introduced them to the Queen and Princess Victoria before a naval review.
The article notes preparations for the King's Coronation at Westminster Abbey with a golden crucifix as a centerpiece. It reports £460 raised from gifts and addresses for the King's Hospital Fund. It mentions the Duke of Portland hosting 300 colonial troops at Welbeck Abbey and a large send off for Indian troops in Southampton.
After the coronation review the King expressed entire satisfaction with the ships’ companies. Last evening the King drove through to Cowes.
London rumor notes Mr Seddon may lead the Labour Party amid South Africa federation plans. He supposedly considers Rhodes influence and would present Midland Railway debenture applications to colleagues. Bronchial remedies Tussicura touted as top cough cure.
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