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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 01, 1903
Page
2
In Mentaurus on December 1, wool prices show an easing trend with medium greasies and crossbreds selling more readily than last week. Merino greasy lots sold up to 1s.
At the Homebush sales on November 30 the mood was dull with lower values. Best wethers sold from 176 6d to 183, cattle were weaker, best bollocks £10 10s to £12 15s, good £9 15s, best cows £8 to one good £6 15s, beef sold 26s 6d per 100 lb.
The fort nightly sale of skins yesterday drew moderate crowds with prices easing from prior sale. Buyers included H McEiren Robson Rooney and Gardner. Farmers Co op entries fetched prices from Crossbreds at 3s 3d to 5s 3d per lb and merinos around 2s 1d to 3s 3d, with fleece wool passing in at 6 1/4d per lb and owner reserve 7d.
A clearing sale held yesterday by Mosers Friedlander Bros Ltd at Springburn drew a large crowd. Bids were spirited with prices notable for timber and cattle, including 86 head of cattle and several horses, with a well attended sale and a comprehensive range of sundries.
Prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton include Wheat varieties such as Pearley and Tuscan seminary, Oats Canadian, and Barley Malting with prime and inferior grades, alongside Eyegrass Farmere samples. The figures quoted by the New Zealand Farmers' Co operative Association Canterbury Ltd are listed as of November 30, 1993.
A compilation notes local rail and river reports, postmaster updates, and conciliation board meeting in Redburnton. It records weather advisories, shop hours in Southland, post mistress appointments, and injuries from minor accidents. Boxing team changes promise a stronger local exhibition and visitor accommodation requests.
Ashburton welcomed a new Postmaster Daneay arriving by the last train. November stats list births eight deaths five marriages. Golf club holds a working bee at Tinwald. Timaru picnic closures affect Andrew Orr shop. Queen Alexandra’s birthday observed with flags and events. Crum wins concrete canal contract at Oamaru, while Marlborough canal works noted. Hospital Board to elect chairman. crops seek rain amid dry spell. Unclaimed letters from New South Wales to Wales listed. Springfield and Methven visits noted. Masonic Lodge Thistle installs new officers. Druids hold half yearly meeting with large attendance.
An items column lists Christmas fruit prices from Mr John Moffat, a Fielding earthquake at 8 o'clock today is reported, land listings include Mr i Forviman at Staveley with 100 acres grazing and Ferguson offering Woodside Estate 58 to 270 acres plus 1468 acre homestead block, Ashburton Drapery offers 16 percent off cash purchases in December, Pyne and Company advertise livestock lines at Rakgia yards next Thursday, NZ Farmers Co op at Mayfield saleyards offers 960 shorn sheep, 2-tooth, W H Collins and Co advertise pictorial signs and writing on calico, with decorative sign offerings around town.
Some 200 volunteers led by Captain Dolman parade through Ashburton Domain. Cadet corps Coles and Silcock honored by praise, with a choir at St Stephen's Church and a ceremonial afternoon parade. Town figures including Mayor Henry Davis attend, as the Domain is lauded as a premier South Island park.
The Methven Band of Hope held a picnic at McClennan’s Bush with many conveyances for children. A midday lunch followed a hill climb offering extensive Canterbury views. Two accidents marred the day but sympathy and hopes for recovery prevailed. The Methven Brass Band entertained the crowd with youth players, and organizers including Miss Willis and Mr H Randa received praise for their efforts.
The case involving Garrick and Copland over the Heslerton estate ends its hearing at the Supreme Court. Legal argument resumes tomorrow as specific performance and damages are pursued.
Fragmentary note cites photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales and references Studia in High Street Christchurch.
A correspondent asks whether Hampstead and Borough School Committees plan to abolish the annual prize distribution for scholars merited by general proficiency or good conduct. The letter questions the impact on children's incentive to diligence.
Readers condemn a Sunday afternoon volunteer camp parade in the Domain, arguing it desecrates the Sabbath and diverts families from church and Sunday School. Letters urge authorities to prevent a repeat, preserve religious observance, and restrict alcohol in camps.
The Ashburton High School Board met yesterday with members including the chairman and the mayor. Debits stood at £188 9s 6d with rents of reserves soon due. discussion covered river encroachment, property damage, and a committee for endowment scholarships. The headmaster reported 49 pupils enrolled with 61 average attendance, noting losses from free place pupils and several new entrants to meet age requirements.
In Briepane on November 30 Queensland, 9 wickets down, added little and were bowled out for 91 in their second innings. Hagland chased 119 to win, reaching the target with four wickets to spare. Knight Relf Bosanquet and Foster starred for England with notable scores, securing a six wicket victory for the visitors.
London reports Policeman George Martin of Liverpool has been sentenced to ten years penal servitude for numerous burglaries. Dissolution rumours denied. The Daily Mail notes authorities burn wagon loads of ham bacon and tinned beef and jam amid wholesome concerns. Norfolk Somaliland Abyssinia cooperation mentions six thousand Abyssinians preparing to assist the British in Somaliia. Five Hungarian widows confess to poisoning their husbands in Bupa Patsa. coroner implicated.
Heavy monsoonal rains sweeped across the State with Moss Vale recording three inches and Sydney nearly an inch in half an hour. A Labour Question notes a Select Committee failure over union evidence and a Royal Commission may replace it after Premier Sir John Lee acted without full Cabinet consultation.
Miss Ada Crossley in Waimakariri reports a Maori costume from Miss Seddon and other items. A colored cyclist Taylor is slated to receive £260 for four months in Australia. Draught horses fetch good prices at Geraldine sales. The Wmaru Harlow Board rejects wage increase requests amid rising living costs. Rheumo, a rheumatic remedy, gains early praise from users in Christchurch and Sydenham.
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