Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Ashburton Guardian in Ashburton, Canterbury

We have pages in Canterbury

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 21, 1902

Page

2

Mail Notices For Northern Ports And Westport Deadlines

Mail notices list closing times for multiple routes. Rotomahana sails to Northern Ports and Westport with a 6 p.m. deadline on Aug 21, then Aug 22 for the same ports and Australian States via Sydney and South Africa via Waihora at 10.30 p.m. The Aug 26 cutoff covers Northern Ports and West Coast with broader routes including Samoa Hawaii Philippines Japan United States Canada Europe and UK via San Francisco to London on Sept 27 with a 6.45 p.m. deadline.

Northern Ports Westport Sydney South Africa Samoa Hawaii Philippines Japan United States Canada Europe United Kingdom San Francisco London

Southland sales details and oats market notes

The report discusses gs 94d pricing for oats from New Zealand via Sydney and ChristChurch markets. It notes f.o.b. Bluir terms, 74d portage and freight charges, and quotes that values may rise to 2s 9d in some cases. Local holders show reluctance to quote and oats stock is limited.

Southland Commonwealth New Zealand Christchurch

Mining Price Report from Dunedin Telegraph August 2

The August 2 mining price list shows Bendigo at 14s 6d and 14s 6d, Great Woodstock at 23s 6d, Riley's Beach at 23s 8d and 22s 9d, Roxburgh Jubilee paid at 238, Unity at 12s 6d. The Welcome from West Coast returns at 4oz for 131 hours.

Hlertric Dunenin Salen Bendigo Great Woodstock Riley’s Beach Roxburgh Unity

Wheat and downfloat totals for UK and Continent

Commercial, London, August 19 reports total wheat and downfloat at 2 170 000 quarters for the United Kingdom and 930 000 quarters for the Continent.

London United Kingdom Continent

Australian Markets Aug 20 Wheat and Prices Across Crops

Market report lists grain and produce prices in Australian regions and New Zealand Tasmania including wheat ranges 46 1d to 4s 7d, oats, barley, maize, bran and pollard figures, potatoes and butter rates, plus New Zealand and Victorian quotes and August 20 notes on firm or fluctuating values. Entities include Sypnex, Flowr, Mani toban, Cape, Oate-Feeding Algerian, Tasmanian, New Zealand, Derwents, Early Rose, Prussian Blues, Quions, Butter N.4., ApELatpe, and Mermourar.

Sypnex New Zealand N.Z

Price of Oatmeal Adjusted This Week

Oatmeal prices moved today with a 162 per bin increase noted, bringing rates from £13 10s to £14 5s. The change reflects market shifts affecting traders and consumers alike.

Property Sales Report by Mr F Ferriman

Mr F Ferriman reports property sales including 108 acres at Buccleugh for Mr J Brown junt to Irvang Bros. a Hampstead house and acre section for Mrs Hight to Mr J H Jones. Belt allotment for Mrs Hardley to Mr H Shepherd. Allenton house and 2 acres for Mr G Barber to Mr R Matheson.

F. Ferriman Buccleugh J. Brown Messrs Irvang Bros Hampstead

Death of A L Rumpum at Racecourse Road aged 32

AuLmE Be pwarp Hocsen Rumpum died at home on Racecourse Road on Thursday the 21st inst at the age of 32. The notice records a local death with no further biographical detail.

Runvie Racecourse Road

Ashburton Guardian Magnaz at VEertras et PR vALEBIT

Ashburton Guardian reports a VEertras et PR case with Magnaz at Ashburton on Thursday August 21 1902. The record notes proceedings and official lexis as the court maintains the writs and adjudicates the matter.

Local and General News Snippets

The issue gathers scattered items from the region: gale warnings from Captain Edwin with rain risk after 10 hours, oat exports via Waikare and Dunedin, returning Montrose contingent members, butter shortages in Wellington, and Timaru Presbytery backing Bible in schools. Local society notes include Kyle Mutual Improvement Association events, no-license campaign visits, potato market tender issues for South Africa, and a congregational social with Fiji references.

Wravuer Edwin Wires Sydney Bluff Dunedin Montrose J. Butler Sparrow Hopkins H. Bradford T. Bradford Nicoll Burrur Wellington Bintemm Schools Timaru Clutha Stirling Kate Kyle Mutual Improvement Association Lambie Mesars I. Mulligan Inr J. Buckley W. Carruthers Campatan Harrison Les New Zealand Greenstreet Wakanui Dromore Nolicans Lee South Africa Christchurch

Geraldine Live Stock Sale Draws Strong Attendance

A well attended Geraldine stock sale saw about 5000 sheep entered, 33 head of cattle and 19 pigs yarded. Cattle sold at steady prices while sheep demand remained firm for ewes and fat wethers though cull sheep lagged. Prices varied across categories with fat cows around £5 7s 6d and yearlings reaching £2 25s 0d, pigs to 18s for porkers.

Geraldine

Burnside Stock Market Report from Dunedin

Burnside market in Dunedin August 20 shows no price improvement despite short supply. Best bullocks ranged £9 1s to £10 1s, extra prime £19 6d, heifers £6 10s to £7 2s 6d, cows £6 to £7. Wethers and ewes decline. best wethers 11s to 17s 3d, extra prime 18s to 19s 9d, ewes 15s 8d to 16s 3d. Lambs, pigs, and porkers also noted with prices firm or unchanged.

Dunedin Burnside Carrine

Addington Live Stock Market Report from ChristopuRer

Fat cattle yarding 191 head with strong demand and prime sorts selling 265 to 30s per 100 lb. Best steers £11 to £14 10s, prime heifers £9 to £10 10s, extra prime cows £10 to £11 2s 6d. Store cattle good, yearlings £1 63 to £2 3s 6d, two-year-old steers £4 to £4 9s, dairy cows £2 3s to £8 10s. Wethers 10s to 23s 6d, fat lambs 5s 6d to 18s, store sheep 30s to £4, overall brisk sale aided by Sydney buyers.

ChristopuRer Cargie Addington Sydney Lis Lds Agag Woaners &S

Dunedin Oat Market Cats Rise on Private Cable Report

The Dunedin oat market notes a firm trend as a private cable message reports cats in Byasey rising to 3s 0d with an upward tendency. Whig will explain the implications and next steps for traders.

Byasey

Ministering Children's League annual sale of work planned

Preparations have been under way for the Ministering Children's League sale of work to raise funds. The event includes an entertainment by the children and will occur on Thursday, September 4. The effort seeks community sympathy and support for the charitable cause.

Mreistarine Cutepren

Various Local Notices and Community Briefs

Advertisements and notices include the Ashburton Drapery replacement ad, Friedlander Bros clearing sale at B Sheehan homestead Arundel on Monday, September 1. Henry Stephenson selling Berkshire boar Bismarck at his yards this Saturday. Mitchell and Turner show a range of ladies boots and shoes plus children's and men's boots. NZ Farmers Cooperative Assoc offers 100 fat wethers and two sheep dogs at Mayfield yards tomorrow. Rev Joseph Campbell to conduct services at Coldstream Windermere and Tinwald next Sunday. A large squid washed ashore at Kaikoura with 20 foot tentacles. A. Topping Ashburton Forks reports 23 halfbred ewes lost and offers £223 reward. possession by others may lead to prosecution. T. Green, Gore Racing Club president, cites decline in totalisator investments linked to dredging boom collapse. Pigeon shooting matches incite bets. E Graham of Gore challenges H Heeles of Marlborough for £60 aside in a 100-bird event at 30 yards.

Ashburton Drapery Company Messrs Friedlander Mayfield Yards Joseph Campbell Coldstream Windermere Tinwald Kaikoura A. Topping Ashburton Forks T. Green Gore Racing Club Ifi Christchurch E. Graham Gore H. Heeles Marlborough

Sheep infected with lice fined at Tinwald saleyards

Edward Benbow faced the Stock Act charge for exposing sheep for sale at Tinwald Yards on a July day with lice infection. Mir Blair Fellarton prosecuted for the Department. Benbow pled guilty and was fined 20 shillings without costs. The pensions court subsequently renewed and granted several pensions.

Edward Benbow Tinwald Mir Blair Fellarton Mr Fullarton

Outbreak Aboard Drayton Grange Troop Ship Exposes Strain

Sydney Aug 20 Captain Fullerton medical officers say there were enough doctors and drugs on arrival at Albany yet a severe sickness outbreak occurred aboard the Drayton Grange. Only twelve deaths occurred with most cases managed on deck. isolation could have reduced illness. Dr Lister faced heavy duties and some officers faulted the ship’s condition and captain. Discipline remained strong despite crowded decks and limited space. Additional deaths followed in hospital after voyage.

Sydney Fullerton Drayton Grange Albany Lister Shields

Transport Commission Sittings Continue With Many Witnesses

The Transport Commission continued its sittings on August 21 with a large number of witnesses examined and others waiting to give evidence. Wade's Worm Figs the Wonderful Worm Workers are noted as effective with 16 boxes mentioned.

Wetrweron Wade

Tuarangi Opens As Charitable Aid Board Plans Name

The Charitable Aid Board met at the Old Men's Home, approving a Maori name for the new facility. They praised Mr Harper for his work, and unveiled the home named Tuarangi with Mrs Board opening doors at 3 p.m. A gold key was presented as a memento.

Charitable Aid Board Old Men’s Home F. Board Marsdames Black and Wells C. J. Harper B. P. Manhire E. Feldwick Harris J. Wolfe Wallace G. Witty J. Z. Smith Westenra Dobson Sorenson Harper Sam Christchurch Lyttelton Perry Road Woolston Ashburton Weldwick Lucas Woolston Borough Paton and Wanganui Charitable Aid Board North Wairarapa Benevolent Society Mra Wells Smith Institutions Committee Jubilee Home Board Mr Harper Mr Board

Public Ceremony Flags Rise Crowned by Mrs Harper

A large crowd gathered at 3 o'clock for a flag hoisting performed by Mrs Harper wife of the County chairman. Cheers followed for the King and Mrs Harper. The ceremony then moved to the inmates' quarters for the foundation stone laying at his invitation.

Mre Harper Board, Chrazrinty Charitable Aid Board

Boer Generals welcome crowds in Europe amid royal praise

August 19 large crowds despite rain greet Generals Botha and De Wet in RorrerpaM and The Hague as they announce plans to visit the Continent to greet Kruger and Steyn. They praise the King's kindness and urge Boer societies to avoid Anglophobia while pursuing support for South Africa's liberty and development efforts.

Dendon Kruger Steyn London Botha Rorrerpam Wolmarans Leyds the Hague Tas Hacuz Scheveninger General de Wet South Africa Europe Belgium Holland

Threatening Letter Targeting Acting-Prime Minister

A new letter threatens the life of the Acting-Prime Minister, noting religious views. The threat is regarded as of little importance in this instance.

Accidents and Fatalities Reported by Telegraph

At Auvernann a man named Charles James Dell of Morningside died by self inflicted puncture to the neck after a six month illness and mental distress leaving a wife and family. In Huntly Charles Overton killed himself with a revolver having diabetes. John Morrison of Havelock aged 75 died today, friend of Hon C H Mills. Frank Shearer a carter at Duthies died from injuries after a horse kick.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph Auvernann Chas James Dell Morningside Charles Overton Huntly Bieruri John Morrison C. H. Mills Havelock Donovan Frank Shearer Duthie’s

Two Men Die At Sea From Montrose Voyage

AUCKLAND August 20 details on two Montrose crewmen who died at sea. Quarter Master Sergeant A Court of Christchurch died after pleuro pneum onia and weak heart, buried at sea with military honours. Trooper Rudolph Manning of Auckland aged 21, died of pneumonia and scarlet fever, buried at sea with military honours. both men praised for service and cheerfulness aboard the Norfolk voyage and in camp.

Auckland Montrose Luxford Norfolk Newcastle

Empey May Apple remedy promotes health and digestion

An advertisement proclaims Tripey's May Apple as a trustworthy vegetable medicine for constipation indigestion dyspepsia heartburn biliousness and other stomach disorders. It claims quick painless cleansing of the system liver kidneys and bowels and suitability for women and children. Available at 2s 6d per bottle from Sharland and Co. Wellington. BILL MARTIN PRAISES IDE Tyres for New Zealand records and championships.

Empey Tripey Sharland and Co Wellington Bill Martin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ferriman Allanton Allenton Burnett Street West James Hawkins Burnett Street Wess D. Leitch Aitken Street Lead and Estate Alford Forest Road Prica Perriman Bull F. Ferrimay Zealandia W.Z H Gresham Gresham Invercargill Thomas’ Auction Rooms Org Ceylon Gooch’ S ARCA PTRED West Coast London Markets Apelatpe Baring Square John Orr Fiji Orr Edward Ghd Rudge- Whitworth D. Johnstox Burnett Streat W. H. Collins and CO East Street Geraldine Live Stock Sale J. Welson Burnside Stock Market Ree Martin's Lima Tom Davey Wertheim Davis Ironmonger Zealand Ghhat iNew Zealand Clothing Factory Bicycle M* F. Gillies Schumann Conservatoire Frankfort-i-Main Germany Associated Board The Royal Academy and Royal College, London Trinity College Miz Pinsson Cameron Street Rere Addington Live Tailors’ Union W. Sparrow Bro Lonn New Plymouth Ashburton County Brass Band Mes W. H. Williamson A. H. Jewiss Gymnastic Club School of Physical Culture Joseph Ward C. A. Wray, Esq Drayton the Britannic and Orient J G Ward Ideal Tyre Company Chrietohusch— Deax Sigs William Martin
Search Courier

Search the Ashburton Guardian Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Ashburton Guardian?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication