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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
3
After discussion the clause was rejected by 47 to 12. A motion by Mr Arnold to excise Saints days from bank holidays was negatived on voices. Mr Thomas MacKenzie proposed adding provincial district anniversary day to bank holidays, but lost on voices. The schedule passed with amendments as the House rose at 12.45 a.m.
A letter to the editor laments bakeries in Ashburton for slow replies and warns that a daily Christchurch to Ashburton bread service may begin soon. The writer urges fair profits to keep money local and promises to switch to Christchurch bread if not.
At Drayton Grange inquiry Aug 21 non commissioned officers testified overcrowding aboard with 2000 troops and many stowaways up to 120. Claims cited filthy decks small latrines insufficient bathing and ventilation, bad beer, vermin and cold holds. Medical care and officer inspections were criticized.
Miss Agnes Logan an Australian was run down by a car in Renfrewshire Grermoore on August 21 Harry Fricker a longtime resident collapsed and died of heart disease at Dunevin on August 21 Inquest into Francis Robert Shearer’s head injuries from a stable accident on New Zealand Express Co premises found death due to accidental kick but no verdict on horse safety Charles Browne a troopship Montrose crew member died after falling from the ship tailing fracturing his skull Deceased was from East London.
Mrs Thomas Wilson senr of Seaview celebrated her 60th birthday on Coronation Day with a large gathering at the Wilson home. Relatives and friends danced sang and enjoyed supper as D Doak voiced warm wishes for many healthy happy years ahead. J D Wilson traveled from the North Island and surprised the hosts. The party closed with God Save the King and Auld Lang Syne.
August 21 Governor announces Indemnity Bills for martial law unauthorised expenditure as Cape Parliament opens. Progressive members criticise missing legislation on seditious importations. Afrikander Bond backs Sprigg by seeking a Colonial Commission to probe martial law and grant damages. The Times calls the move a deliberate slight on Britain.
The Daily Telegraph reports The Hague authorities contradict the assertion that the Boer Generals will claim Mr Kruger’s money. They allege Kruger lent the Transvaal government his entire bank balance, £40000, without interest, to cover the commanders’ expenses.
The Boer generals met Kruger in Utrecht for a three hour talk about burgher support under the new regime. Kruger was disappointed by their replies. Holland extremists resent their stance as the generals end their Dutch tour and head back to The Hague. De Wet completes a war history with Botha and De La Rey preparing the preface.
Sydney Gardémer and Arthur Johnson alias Bolton faced burglary charges at Paeroa railway station with house-breaking tools found in their hut and a gelignite fuse link cited. Cyril Finn and James Eager at the Supreme Court received one year for robbing slimes from Waihi Company, while the proceeds were disputed in a written defense. Local rail and mining updates follow, including state coal mine openings and Nautical Court findings on the Oreti mess.
Trooper E P Smith of Auckland died this morning from pneumonia. The remaining invalids are progressing satisfactorily.
Timaru Harbour Board urged the Union Company to allow intercolonial boats to call at Timaru or use opposition services if not complied with. It was also noted that frozen meat shipments from Timaru to Lyttelton face unnecessary delays and port protests. The Ashburton band practice room progresses, and the Flour Millers Association in Christchurch discussed a near identical new agreement as the current one with next February expiry.
London Aug 21 The colonials won the toss and batted, all out for 154 with Noble 43 Duff 36 Hopkins 24 top scores. Kent, Day 20 Seymour not out 17, and Blythe 4 for 50 sped through bowling as Hearne toiled. Australians to sail for the Cape on Sept 20.
The Premier says no salary cuts for civil servants but no raises, with strict economising. In parliament Mr Ashton's motion to import fodder via government was defeated 51 to 32. In Canberra Sir W J Lyne notes military estimates cut by £150,000 year over year.
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