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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
2
The text lists lunar phases and key moon events for August including New Moon First Quarter Perigee Apogee Full Moon and Last Quarter with times and dates. It mentions perigee and apogee details and general ephemeris notes from an astronomical source.
The notice lists mail closures for Northern Ports and Westport aboard Rotomahana on Thursday August 28 at p.m. Friday August 29 covers Northern Ports Westport and Australian States via Sydney and South Africa via Warrimos at 10.30 a.m. Saturday August 30 follows.
News from Ashburton includes Ensign Law in Dunedin gaol after refusing to pay a fine for open air services and reports on a stalled Fire Insurance Bill. Timaru Bay improvements proposed by Mayor James Craigie with a £1000 budget and a design prize. Also notes on coal fire at Waitahu and a North-South Island road and railway expenditure comparison. Obituary for Thomas McLeod of Ashburton Gorge.
Impay’s May Apple is advertised as a scientific family medicine that remedies constipation indigestion dyspepsia and related liver kidney and bowel complaints. The ad claims quick pain free action and a permanent cure sold by chemists and storekeepers at 25 and offered free from Sharland and Co. Wellington.
In the district 6712 ranks are in the public schools cadet corps. Salaries up to 100 have risen under the Teachers Salaries Act, while 500 salaries are slightly lower. Land sale notices invite tenders for Napman farms on Rangitata Island, 632 and 336 acres, suitable for grain or grazing, due Sept 10. A Western Australian report notes rabbits spreading, proposing a vast fence to protect 40 miles of rail and coast, costing 50 to 90 pounds per mile plus boundary staff.
A special general meeting at Caticlin Boys' school room voted to disband the St Patrick's Day Sports Association due to auditors' concerns. The secretary reported a year end balance of £5 100 with no liabilities. A new association will be formed, with assets to be handed over, and a public meeting set for September 4.
The steamer Wakanui arrived this afternoon with troopers including thirty three for Australia on board. An outbreak of smallpox affected two crew members before Cape arrival. Because Hobart quarantine was full, the ship went to Auckland and may be sent directly to Wellington unless told otherwise.
Fiji group experienced several earthquake shocks with a sharp 11 16 am event at Ba and a severe morning tremor in Suva. The Times correspondent notes shocks moving from east of north toward west of south and many residents fled homes fearing collapse.
A Wellington deputation of city and suburban school committee members urged the Minister of Education to provide adequate funds to cover school upkeep expenses. The minister said government support had improved and urged arrangements between committees and boards, noting allowances had risen in recent years.
A group of British journalists tours Canada by special train to inspect Manitoba wheat fields amid imperial defence talk. Duke of Abercorn comments on naval policy and recommends different arrangements with the Commonwealth and Opposition leader Mr Reid.
Cape Government introduces a martial law indemnity bill with support from The Bond. Debate adjourned as two days of sessions conclude with the measure awaiting further action.
Telegraph reports from Brussels dated August 26 say Botha will close the Legation at end of September and move archives to Holland. Dr Leyds may join the Dutch Civil Service while Mr Reitz aims to form an irreconcilable European party.
Manitoba wheat crop in Ottawa forecasts a total yield of 65,000,000 bushels. About 20,000 harvesters have moved there to begin gathering the crop.
United Press details the killing of English missionaries in China. Rev J G Bruce an Australian served since 1896. Chen Chow station reopened after the Boxer rising. The violence is not seen as a renewal of anti foreign sentiment. A gunboat Snipe was sent to Chen Chow.
Mr Seddon visits Tyrone as the Duke of Abercorn hosts the Irish audience during August. Telegraph Copyright Lanper notes the formal entertainment and social ties between British and Irish leadership.
Prince Arthur of Connaught and the Earl of Kintore escorted the Shah of Persia from London to Dover where he boarded for Calais. He then proceeded to Paris amid hearty crowds bidding farewell in London and Dover.
In St Petersburg on August 25 revolutionary socialists claim they executed Obolenski under a death sentence they issued for his alleged brutal killings of peasants. They say the Czar approved the warrant and publish the revolver inscription promising death for the ruler's hangman.
Trial of the Kenniffs has been adjourned until November. Counsel for the accused filed an affidavit stating two material witnesses from the South-eastern colony could not be procured as they would testify the Kenniffs were far away from the murder locality at the relevant time.
Sir George Clarke stated that Canada's preferential tariff did not raise imports of British goods. He suggested a cooperative subsidy for shipping and supported a naval alliance with America. He also proposed a special Court of Appeal to settle disputes between the powers.
United Press notes unrest in Coonamble where about 300 shearers encamped amid extensive picketing. Several men fined for assault on non unionists as the labour dispute in the central shearing district escalates.
The Sunday School Times recounts a secret 1862 meeting where Abraham Lincoln visited Henry Ward Beecher in disguise. They prayed together for hours at night, seeking divine aid amid war. Lincoln’s faith, forged in crisis, is highlighted as a source of strength for the nation.
An account tells of pilot John Maynard on a Detroit to Buffalo steamer when fire broke out. Despite flames and resin on board, Maynard steered toward shore and saved all aboard, sacrificing his life. His bravery is praised as noble and selfless.
A fragment argues that daily peace with God, neighbors, and self fuels life, warns against delaying happiness for old age, and recalls Beecher on avoiding stinginess. It also advertises Tussicura as a throat remedy and mentions various items from Royal patronage photographers to a jolly handyman and a comedy box set.
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