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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 29, 1901

Page

2

Moon Phases and Times Noted in Local Almanac

The entry lists lunar phases with dates and times such as new moon, first quarter and full moon. It records observed times in late September and mentions specific phase markers.

Train Departures From Ashburton to Christchurch and Timaro

Trains leave Ashburton daily for Christchurch at 7 20 pm 11 pm 4 15 pm 75 pm express Timaro at 10 55 am 3 50 pm Don Hoin at 12 54 pm express Springburn at 4 25 pm Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from Christchurch at 10 46 am 12 48 am express 8 pm Timaro at 10 55 am 2 65 pm Dunedin ab 6 87 pm express Springburn ab 9 46 pm

Ashburton Christchurch Timaro Dunedin Springburn

Debe Despatch From Christchurch to London Schedule

The next deeb despatch for the United Kingdom sails via San Francisco leaving Christchurch on September 4, and due in London on October 5.

United Kingdom San Francisco Christchurch London

Australian Market Quotations From Snowry and Adelaide

Wheat and flour prices rise across regions with diverse items from New Zealand and Manitoba. The report lists prime and milling grades, oats, peas, onions, butter, cheese, and potatoes with varied pence, shillings, and pounds, noting merchant retailer quotations differ from brokered rates.

Snowry Qate New Zealand New Zearland Derwente Cheess Hama New Gesland Mexicovaenn

Cattle and Sheep Markets Report From August Sale

Curistouyres, Auges shows 177 head cattle including steers and heifers selling from 20s to 2s per 100 shows price ease. Fat sheep and store sheep 3244 forward with demand for crossbred and merino wethers. hoggets and ewes with lambs noted. pigs 483 prime fat in sale with Wellington buyers present.

Wethers Hegeati Clarses Wellington Buentiere

Strong Attendance at Geraldine Saleyards Sale

At the Geraldine Farmers saleyards yesterday a good turnout of buyers aided by improved entry. About 7000 sheep were yarded with ewes and lambs noted in mixed lots and prices quoted for various grades including hoggets and ewes.

Geraldine

Burnside market cattle sale report with varied weights

Dunn Anguat 28 at the Burnside market shows a moderate supply and a drop in prices. Cattle prices ranged with fat extta yarded and beet bulls at £9 10s to £9 16s 3d for extra weights, and cows and heifers selling from £4 0s to £7 0s.

Dunn Anguat Burnside Market LG Bas Besk Eowa Heifaca

Debates Over Government Advances to Settlers Extension Bill

Hansard records a lively second reading debate with speeches on the department's operations. Mr Mills' figures show that a £500,000 annual advance would exhaust balance by 21 March next year, while a £500,000 loan could leave about £560,000 on 31 March 1902. Mr G W Russell offered figures on a £2,000,000 loan, noting £2,240,000 raised, £760,000 unexpended at 31 March, and related current-year expenditures.

Hansard Mills Milla G. W. Russell Riccarton

Advances to Settlers Department Faces £2,000,000 Loan Request

The speaker cites cash balances and past years to argue for a large loan for the Advances to Settlers Department. He notes projected receipts of £175,000 this year and £795,000 available after repaying temporary advances, while past year advances topped £880,000. He also mentions costs of raising £500,900 in 1900 at over five percent.

Local and General News Digest from Ashburton

A mixed extract notes arrivals from Australia via express and social events such as the Ealing Domain Food fundraiser postponed to September 20. It records resignations at Aghburton Club and M A and hotel ownership changes with November possession, plus a government appeal and various local notices on straw pressing, land for sale near Stratford, and a notable burglary at Ashburton Hotel. It also mentions a railway worker’s death, prior incidents on the Gore to Invercargill line, and John Woolley lectures with mayoral chair.

Ealing Domain A. W. Whitaker Aghburton Club M.A Ha Hag Royal Hotel Hustahurch Piang Somerset Hotel Rabbucton Milton Presant Saya Broos Herald Dunedin Lanp von Salm Mery C. Hughes New Plymouth Stratford Waranaki Dissalierigo Gaya North Otago Times Shaw Dlog North Otago Agricultural and Pectoral Association Christchuret George Franklin New Zealand J G. Woolley Oddfellows’ Hall John G Woolley Epel Funda Ashburton Ail Smith Atabion Basa Warren Smith Rogsery Moullo Mallina Daas Invercargill Pater Dunn Gore Dun Witl Ocosalon Pingera Reokley Dunn Whitworth

Auction at Burnett Street and local council notes

Avowror Sanue Mr D Thomas held a successful furniture sale at Mr H Hardley’s Burnett Street. Footnam-Lwe teams from Pirates FC and Winghmore left for Temuka to play in a nine side tournament. Selwyn County Council plans loan notices and river works funding. Missing details reflect a busy Ashburton area update.

D Thomas H Hardley Burnett Street Weat Hud Footnam Lwe Pirates Winghmore The Express Today Temuka

Mr Henry Stephenson Announces Drapery Sale Sat

News in Brief reports Mr Henry Stephenson announces a grand drapery sale to be held on Saturday with promotional offerings and described as the great drapery sale.

Henry Stephenson

Court Proceedings Reported With Adjournments and Pensions

GA Wray and Beq M Crvin Oasts-Holland v Witcoa adjourned for four weeks. W A Callina v A Smith in June, claim for painting work. judgment by default. Old age pensions granted to several applicants. court adjourned thereafter.

Crvin Oasts Holland Witcoa Callina A Smith June Guo

Invercargill Rocket Fatality Trial Proceedings

The hearing on the charge against Captain McGilveay for killing Mrs Sneyd by unlawfully firing a signal rocket during the return of the Fourth and Fifth Contingents was held at the Police Court. The accused reserved his defense and was committed to the Supreme Court for trial.

United Press McGilveay Mra Sneyd Supreme Court

Maclaren's Team Sails to Australia on Omrah

In Loxpon on August 27 Robson of Hampshire and Braund, a former Surrey player and noted all rounder from Somersetshire, travel with Maclaren's team aboard the steamer Omrah bound for Australia.

Loxpon Robson Hampshire Braund Maclaren Eaile Australia Omrah Wicked Surrey Somersetshire

Hawke's Bay Beats Otago In Open Football Match

Hawke's Bay defeated Otago five to three in a July 28 game noted for its open play and bold tactics by the visitors. The match attracted spectators who observed spirited attacking and a hard leather game despite some rough moments.

Donepin Hawke's Bay Otago

South Wales Beats Queensland by 21 Points

In a posted match update Baisuaxe reports Naw South Wales defeated Queensland by twenty one points with Naw South Wales extending lead in the final quarter.

Baisuaxe South Wales Queensland

Canterbury Narrowly Defeats New South Wales by One Point

Canterbury beat New South Wales 5 to 4 in a football match played today. Ayere scored a try for Canterbury in the first spell and Phillips added two more tries in the second spell with Rice converting. Shortland scored for New South Wales with See converting.

Christenp Ron Canterbury New South Wales Apell Ayere Phillips Rice Ons Shortland New South Woalea

New Zealand Team Practice Draws Crowd in Augusst

About 1000 spectators watched the New Zealand team in a practice match against the local fitt en. The local side could not all join due to leave restrictions but the New Zealand squad looked strong enough to challenge the Sydney men on the ground in web on Saturday.

Wiliseron New Zealand Fitten Sydney Web

Temperance speaker Mr Woolley captivates Addictions Hall crowd

Mr Woolley addresses a large audience in Addictions Hall on Christian citizenship and the dangers of the drink trade. He argues church and ballot box must unite to rid society of alcohol’s evils, cites American context and local impact, and laments preacher burdens and political hypocrisy.

Inglis Collina Woolley America Delagatea New Ziealand Che Jesus New Zealand Dante Temple of Humanity Prasober Gelog Whey Greg Io Pagsonpera Amelia Ignor

Temperance Lecturer Impresses Ashburton Audience

World wide reputation as a temperance orator described as richly deserved despite illness. Mr Woolley, speaking about an hour, drew applause as he delivered humorous sallies and a message that connected with all present. Votes of thanks were given to the lecturer and chair with a closing benediction.

Asmavaron Mowarep Rirues Show Grounds Addington Koreen Christchurch Lagmhor Ashburton John G Woolley Woolley W HH Qullins Temuka Isoke JG Woolley Wellington HMS Archer Niblett Fred Simpkin Tinwald Chas. Hawkins North Island Mer Chas. Doherty A Clark A Meharry G and M Robinson Lawis Mra Teppett Mesnre Premain T Williams W McKay G Osborne J Jones Mastera P Doherty A McMillan Hawkins Mr Hawkins Hawking Busines Chapman O Reid Roy

Steel Mills Reopening and Other Global News Briefs

United Press reports mills reopening in Pittsburg as part of a broad revival. Princess Beatrice funds trips for convalescent soldiers aboard her yacht Sheila. Donibristle mine disaster in Fifeshire sees five miners rescued with fresh subsidence hindering progress and investigators fearing more deaths. Admiralty upgrades Belleville boilers with forged valves. The Emperor plans naval maneuvers at Kiel to boost navy enthusiasm. Earl Russell name removed from magistrates list in London. New South Wales stock data show cattle 1,821,000 and sheep 40,020,000 with lambing at 87 percent and total clip up 46 million pounds. A cold snap brings heavy inland snow. Plague looks out for in Monowai, while Himalaya passengers include General Sir Rs Ountiffa Lowe on a pleasure visit to Australia.

Sydney

Right of Pre-emption Over Quays Asserted by Sultan

The Sultan wished to retain the right of pre-emption over the quays for 12 months as United Presa Association by Electric ConstantinorLe reports from August 28.

United Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph ConstantinorLe de Sultan Hhe United Press Association Electric Telegraph Loxnon The War Office

English Preag in Malta Denounce Chamberlain Policy

Maltese authorities enroll 106 marine artillery men for special duty amid naval agitation. The English press criticizes Chamberlain's policy on the island as tensions rise over Malta's governance.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph Lendon Preag Malta Mr Chamberlain Island

Bern Detains Diplomat En Route to Berlin

August 28 Basel detains Chung on voyage to Berlin arguing illness caused delays. Officials allegedly received him only after protocol. Emperor withholds reception until protocol is signed. Recounts indicate protest over official-only reception at Potedam.

Bern Prings Chung Berlin Basle Potedam Germany Surpyy Mary Park Taka Yea China New Zealand Kulgia Qhins

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