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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
1
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Mail closes Friday August 31 for Northern Porte and Westport Samoa Hawaii Phillipines Japan United Kingdom and Europe via San Francisco Takepuns. Money orders 2 30 p m books and newspapers 6 30 p m registered letters 5 m ordinary letters 6 30 p m due October 3.
The London colonial produce report notes wool sales closed after July 3 to 20 with 125000 bales sold and 52000 bales exported for the United States. Prices fell for several grades though late Continental demand steadied, and future series were fixed including 250000 bales for next arrivals. Wheat futures declined amid good harvests and softening Continental demand, with English wheats at 299 per 480 pounds. Frozen meat and beef markets weakened under heat and dock delays, Canterbury and Australian sheep markets slow with lower buyers and prices.
The slowdown in demand coincides with a 2344 per atone price for American beef. Home ports closing against Argentine animals have reduced hoofed sheep imports to 262,536 in the first half of this year from 405,801 in the same period 1899. Argentine imports alone are down by about 100,000 head versus last year. Fresh meat imports have risen but not to match the drop.
The fortnightly Timaru wool and skin sale held Wednesday showed catalogues fairly heavy and prices near the last sale. Crossbred trimmings ranged from 244 3d to 4d per shilling, merino and half bred lines noted with varying per lb figures and several butcher grade lots cited.
The piece critiques parental pressure pushing youths into clerical work for gentility. It argues many clerks earn little, trades offer better prospects, and celebrates skilled labor and technical education. It cites New Zealand hiring surges and famous founders who began in trades, urging respect for honest trades and universal education.
The Agricultural and Pastoral Association says the show date shifts from November 2 to October 23. In Bonevest Engerton the council vacancy election sees G W Andrews 155 votes, FR Clark 108, Andrews leading by 47 with Clark showing solid first effort. Also mentions Tito Mattal bankruptcy and a lighthearted cablegram about Boers commandeering delicacies for Tommies in South Africa.
The adjourned annual horticulture society meeting is set for 8 pm at Mr Dodds’ office. A boy named Steve Hall fell from a cliff into the Rangitekai river and is unconscious. Mount Somers church consecration was led by the Bishop of Christchurch with a large attendance. The Wakanui Band of Hope held its final social in the main schoolroom with a varied program and refreshments. Henry’s Dramatic Company performed Charlay’s Aunt at the Oddfellows Hall and plans a return to Ashburton in October with more drama and Australian-inspired events.
In Victoria Park Temuka South Canterbury beat Canterbury 13 6 after a tight first half. Gray scored a try and successful conversion in the opening spell for Canterbury while Hobbs and Grant contributed for South Canterbury. Raymond stood out for South Canterbury and Fanning led Canterbury’s raids but defense prevailed. Referee Mr Cotterill officiated.
United Prose Association dispatches describe the Japanese occupation of the Summer Palace and defense of the Winter Palace while Chinese authorities loot Pekin. Allied troops enter the Forbidden City, but pursuit of the Dowager is halted. Massacres and foreign casualties are noted amid chaotic scenes near the Legations.
The debate covers an Auckland petition urging early completion of the North Island Main Trunk Railway with a close vote on adjournment 31 to 30 and discussion of funding. The Customs Duties Bill and amendments are debated with Seddon defending tariff changes and Massey opposing. The second reading passes 36 to 16 and the session ends with late-night remarks on protection versus revenue.
The case of Cooxgray and Another BuatL was continued yesterday after evidence from two plaintiffs. The judge found no sufficient evidence of express or implied warranty and non suited the plaintiffs with costs. An extra day was allowed for argument.
Report from Delagoa Bay says Boers at Machadadorp were forced to abandon their gun after heavy losses. Survivors claim Boers signaled surrender by rifles at thirty yards before firing on British troops. A wounded man was killed. General French nearby at Schwartz Kopjes. Boers retreat. Colonel Dalwig, relative of Krupp, mortally wounded at Ermelo.
The Futami Maru, a Japanese liner, was ashore near Manila and abandoned. It is a total wreck breaking up on the coast.
Ashburton magistrate Friday faced J P J Fitzpatrick and W A Rule hearing a remand theft case. The accused was charged with obtaining board and lodging and cash by false pretences at Mount Somers and Christchurch. Key witnesses included hotelkeeper Frederick Powell and barman Thomas Toppie. The bench upheld insufficient evidence and dismissed the case, warning the accused to reform and noting prior credit irregularities. A separate charge regarding stolen goods was also dismissed after further questioning.
A fifteen year old boy, Baury Cunningham, stabbed master Mr Atchey in the neck with a pocket knife during a morning attack at Burnham School. Four big boys and three attendants restrained him. Cunningham had joined the school in 1888 and had previous breaches of rules. Mr Atchey sustained a severe wound but hopes to attend court as he recovers.
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