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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 04, 1900

Page

2

Prices ruling on cattle and sheep in New Zealand market

Second Edition notes prices for Orkas rad wethere and maiden ewes across Canterbury Dunedin Southland and North Island with Canterbury prime lambs 6d fair average and NZ beef 180 to 220 pounds. Demand at the hide stands low with most offerings withdrawn as Lieborg's Extract Company buys North Queensland Meat Export Works at Alligator Creek Queensl and.

Moon Canterbury Dunedin Southland North Island Wellington New Zealand Lieborg’s Extract Company North Queensland Meat Export Competra Alligator Creek Queensand

Ashburton Grain Market Prices From Ashburton Agency

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association lists current farm prices in Ashburton for December 900 c Wheat various grades including Prime milling Pearl Tuscan and Danish, Barley Malting and Pons Parbridge, Chaff Good, and Gra na Seed Qld pasture. Prices shown are the current rates paid to farmers on tracks at Ashburton.

Ashburton New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd Hunter's

Ashburton Stock Market at Tinwald Yards Auction

The weekly stock sale at Tinwald yards drew fair attendance with small cattle numbers but improved sheep entries. Fat cows sold to £9 6d, £6, and £7 6d. steers and dairy cows showed solid prices. Sheep fetched high rates in both the buyers’ pen and shop lines, with crossbred and merino offerings around 8s to 15s 6d per head and notable lambs, ewes, and wether lots selling for elevated figures.

Tinwald Cales Measts Thomas Batchera Pena Atore Mosses Friedlander Bronsold Awea Merino Ewes Barmera’ Cooperative Association J. Thomas Friedlander Bros Farmere’ Co.operative Association D Thomas EW Haemer

Livestock and Market Prices Report From London

Frezan mutton prices are firmer with prime New Zealand crossbred at 434 to 444 per lb. Stocks are very small. prime lamb at 6d to 63d per lb. Beef prices slightly firmer. Historian prime factory butter quoted at 110e to 1128 per pound. Leather and basil are in fair demand and prices maintained.

London New Zealand

Oaxter Waket Hall Pensioner Weddings at Tinwald and Granville

The notice reports two marriage announcements from 1900. Hersert Roxer Oaxney, son of the late John Oakley of Halkett, marries CarlEesine Wakeham of Tinwald at the Presbyterian Church Tinwald. A second wedding, ALIRup Clark, son of the late Gao Clark of Christchurch, marries ANNIZ Katenegw of Tinwald at Granville New South Wales.

Oaxter-Waket Hall Presbyterian Church Tinwald EB Inglis Hersert Roxer Oaxney John Oakley Halkett CarlEesine Thos Wakeham Craix-Dyata Granville New South Wales Alirup Clark Ate Gao Clark Christchurc Anniz Katenegw Joseph Clark Tinwal

Government calls tenders for New Zealand to South Africa steam service

A telegram Reports the government will invite tenders for a subsidized steam service between New Zealand and South Africa. Vessels must carry 4000 tons of cargo and include freezing chambers. Public meetings in Dunedin, Oamaru, and Timaru show strong interest in these trade ties amidst questions of state aid.

New Zealand South Africa Dunedin Oamaru Canterbury Farmers’ Association Timaru

NZ urged to study SA trade before subsidising steamers

The article argues New Zealand should not commit to subsidising a South Africa trade line without better prospects data. It notes mining demand, Africa’s wartime price conditions, and potential early footing to gain a return through export of NZ produce while acknowledging uncertainties and distance versus Australia.

New Zealand Hoane Crown Roller Milly Dunedin Atlas Milling Company Timaru Timara South Africa Australia Cape Colony Natal Europe America Johannesberg Australasian Proap Africa

Local News Roundup From Rakais To Otira Railway

In Rakais, Constable Stantey is about and Tom Assaunt is noted on 4 CanMay. James Gatherer faces a diami sed charge for sassulling cabman John Howerd in Christchurch. Queensland plans to admit more free immigrants amid colony troubles. Timber exports to Melbourne boost butter box production. A theft at the Wiagatui race course leads to a haul by an assailant. Emila Zols weighs in on sports for women. Ritchie’s speech reported. Magistrates convict a first offender for drunken disturbance. Westport and Greymouth coal shipments listed with company totals. Kruger memorabilia fetched high prices at auction. A staff shortage prompts apologies in the Himateys Chronicle. An Odessa sect advocates idleness. Melevantohina sect rejects work. Midland railway tunnel to Otira passes. seven-year build period foreseen. An eel tale from Mataura Ensign notes a living elf found in a stump near a dry creek.

Constable Stantey Rakais Tom Assaunt CanMay James Gatherer Sassulling John Howerd Cabman Christchurch Diami Queensland Borreg Aswmililer Ab Danevirke Melbourne Ona Emila Zols Hono't Ritchie Board of Trade Tunbridge Otago Merare K Alcorn W A Rute Westport Westport Coal Company Westport Co-operative Company Greymouth Blackball Coal Company Bronner Company Kruger Steven Campelge Midland Railway Goat Creek Otira Bia Gores

False Wool Packing Exposed After Sale

False packing of wool emerged as buyers sifted bales after the sale. Inferior, coarse wool was found amid well presented lots, leading to rejection of the bulk. A dairy farm cost analysis from Taranaki has a 100 acre farm with 2 cows and various outlays totaling £1200, producing a net annual profit of £153 after costs.

Taranaki Oamaru Mies Stanley Batone Soppinas Christchurch Canterbury Patriotic Fund New Zealand Asaya Canterbury Shoormse Matco Ashburton Mounted Rifles Ashburton Guards G A M Buckley A A Fooka T F Gibson G Morrison Jones Stewart Potbaenl Ironside Clark Willoughby McConnell Grange Mahoney Brey Moore Thomson Captain Sparrow Star of Ashburton Lodge A.D Rro Mareden D.P North Island Tosulbadan Bro Kennedy Bro Bunnell Bro Stephensons Bro Shrimpton A.b’s Bros Crooks and Stock Bron KR Marsden D.P T Crooks Marsden J.P Gobbe

Kruger interview fuels Boer campaign in Cologne report

Belgian rep cites Kruger remarks praising Kaiser backed effort in London and Cologne. English papers describe the Kaiser’s frank course as aiding the Boers while denouncing it as oppressive. The Times notes the Kaiser’s move unsettles French Nationalists and Rousseau’s policy implications.

United Press Association Electsle Telegraph Bertin Kruger Cologne Lonpox Couras Kaiser Times France Maldeck Rousseau

Crisis in China reports Kalgan defeat and executions

United Press digest notes Kalgan expedition reversal with Germans cut off and Count Yorek killed by coal fumes. It also reports Li Hung Chang learning the court will execute Yu-shien, and Jesuit astronomical instruments removed from Pekin amid vandalism fears and export to Paris and Berlin.

Wakapuake Hore Kowa Kalgan Count Yorek Li Hung Chang Pekin Paris Berlin

Parle Aucvtras Warns of Possible Breakup of China

A remark foresees a feared outcome as powers aim to preserve balance yet may end by partitioning the Chinese Empire, an action that would disrupt European equilibrium.

Parle Aucvtras

Sudden Death in the Pulpit at Denniston

The Rev J M Bourne, a Primitive Methodist minister, collapsed in the pulpit Sunday evening and died of heart disease. He had served in Canterbury and Hunterville and was to deliver an in memoriam sermon for Mrs Barton, a hospital patient found dead from heart disease.

Tosted Prew Association Elactric J M Bourne Denniston Canterbury Hunterville Mra Barton

Mounted Troops Pursuing Boers as New Zealanders Shine

United Press reports from London on December 2 say General Baden Powell resumes authority and Kitchener drafts horses to mount irregulars. In Worcester Afrikander Conference protests rise against Australian troops. Next of kin to South African campaign dead will receive war medals. At Reitfontein General Paget surrounds the enemy, repulses a night attack, then resumes pursuit. New Zealanders display gallantry but lose five of six officers.

United Press Association Hirobric Telegraph Loxpon Baden Powell Lord Kitchener Worcester War Office Oxseu Loxpoy Dee Reitfontein Bronkhorst Spruit Paget

Outbreak of Ruffianish in London Spreads Terror

London reports describe gangs called Hooliganiam roaming Whitechapel and surrounding districts. A man was stabbed a woman shot and a policeman killed amid widespread unprovoked assaults. Police faced rough handling as the ruffians terrorize Hoxton Whitechapel and other districts.

London Whitechapel Hoxton Borough Naw Cut Euston Kentish Town Sydney New South Wales

Coldstream Road Board Holds Regular Meeting

The Coldstream Road Board met with chairman KH Dobson and members J Stud helme E G Wright W With and D Miller. They discussed land revenue payments, a 28 degree railway deviation at lot 7, potential surveys on the direct road to Ealtog Meners Hanmer and Bridge, outstanding rates, subsidy advances, a bank overdraft confirmation, and a request for three chains of ditch work on Waipuna road. Accounts totaling £124 were approved and the board adjourned to the first Monday in March.

Coldstream Road Board Messrs KH Dobson J Studhelme E G Wright W With D Miller Dietrich Engineer of Railways Ealtog Meners Hanmer Bridge Bates Wiscrllaneous Mr Witle Waipuna Road

Lord Roberts Praises New Zealand Soldiers at Ladysmith

A cable from Ladysmith dated 2nd nat. reports Lord Roberts commending New Zealand troops under General Paget for gallantry in action. Fire officers were wounded and Captain Crawshaw and Captain Chaytor are singled out for praise. The Governor seeks reports on wounded and overall progress. New Zealand may be proud of these men.

Wetmaton Lord Roberts Ladysmith Lord Kitchener General Paget Chaytor New Zealand

Drowned at Waihi and court actions in Wellington

Waihi constable reports fisherman Antony Rasora drowned after a boat capsized near the landing. Miss McLean was rescued. In Wellington Supreme Court, George Howison v Thomas Shute saw damages for defamation awarded to Howison. Other items cover training contingents, plumbers’ associations, cycling clubs, and union conciliation cases.

Wellington Thomas Shute Caihope Costa Ay Mount Qook Penton Loveday Sydney Monowsi Maeter Plumberstorday J. W. Swales 9. Angett Melbourne M National Association of Plumbers New Zealand Supreme Court Wybertus Mary Henderson Mary Leke Deo League of Wheelman K Lewie North Canterbury Karengahake Auckland Otago H Y Cameron Dannevirke Cycling Club Caledonian Society Dannevirke Athletic and Christchurch Rubberland Paris Obege Metalworkers Resistants Union Southland Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders Union Searle Weaver Waterloo Caversham

Funds of the Empire League distribute aid across dominions

The Empire League allocates funds for widows and children of colonial forces and disabled. NSW receives £350, Victoria £200, Queensland £200, New Zealand £200, South Australia £100, Western Australia £100, Tasmania £60. Rand Rifles unit formed at Johannesburg for British workers of specific ages.

Loxpon Empire League New South Wales Victoria Queensland New Zealand South Australis Western Australis Tasmania Rand Rifles Johannesburg

Harlech Castle Troopers Return Reception Planned

The mayor calls a public meeting for Wednesday evening to plan a fitting welcome for the Harlech Castle Troopers and officers returning. Elaborate programmes will be submitted to the committee. The Otago Patriotic Committee has assisted troopers and families and has engaged Mr Shields in Melbourne to coordinate Otago and Southland men aboard.

Bonepin Harlech Castle Otago Patriotic Committee Shields Melbourne Otago Fouthland

Letter from the Front Describes Railway Advance and Hardship

A letter by M O'Brien, formerly a Bloemfontein railway staffer and now chief clerk in Pretoria Imperial Military Railways, recounts a Bloemfontein to Johannesburg advance with giddy marches, scarce rations, destroyed bridges, and constant Boer resistance. He notes Ollivier's retreat toward Bethlehem Hills, Hunter's Column and transports behind, a captured train at Honlogepruif, and a bleak landscape of skeletal transport animals and ruined stations.

M. O'Brien Imperial Military Railways Pretoria Bloemfontein Bob Royal Engineers Brabant Ollivier Bethlehem Hills Hunter Purmit Honlogepruif de Wet Veljoena Drifh Weat Lancashires Kopjes Vereeniging Johannesburg

The Ophir's Royal Yacht Visit

The Ophir to be crewed by naval and mercantile band with gunner boatswain and carpenter. The vessel will be treated as a royal yacht from the service at andpoint.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph Loxpox Ophir Naval and Mercantile Bande

Weather bulletin signals gale and rain likely

A forecast from Wratuan Fonrmonet and Edwin warns of a northwest to southwest gale in the near hours with indications of rain. Strong winds may affect coastal and inland areas as a weather system moves through.

Wratuan Ospiain Edwin Wires Ain

Women Missionaries Under Fire In 19th Century Debate

A letter discusses Julian Ralph's claim that irritation toward China began with missionaries. It questions preexisting anti foreign sentiment, cites 16th and 17th century conflicts, and argues mission women are unfairly blamed. The writer, Marswatt Broowarn, defends missionaries based on nine years in inland China and letters from 1886 1889.

Julian Ralph Morricon China Juliana Ralph Thomas Pirez East India Company Fére Premare Mierule Julise Ralph Dreas Hill Klasing Far East Marswatt Broowarn

Noxious weed alert teasel found near Waterton domain

A gentleman near Waterton found a plant resembling Fuller's thistle in Rahbdurton county. It is described as a teasel with triangular fleshy stems and prickles shorter than California thistle. It harms crops and should be destroyed by mowing to prevent seeding.

Waterton Rahbdurton England

Untitled World notices and maritime report fragment

A fishing boat tows the grounded Lundner Nerrang near Tweed Heads after a breakdown off Cape Moreton. Narribri suffers near total destruction from a tornado with 250 miles northwest damaged. Alameda sails to San Francisco with £200,000 of apeaia amid tropical turmoil. Legal cases include Coningham divorce proceedings and adultery allegations. Political reshuffles report reelections of Sir George Tunner and Jeanes. A cabinet apology is noted for a shattered British Qonanlate window. Filipino surrender near Vigan marked by Amoerloang forces.

United Press Association Electria Telegraph Sydney Cape Moreton Lundner Nerrang Taku Tweed Heads Narribri Alameda San Francisco Auckland Coningham de O’haran Q Coningham Abigail

Avokland Declares Complex Handicaps For Races

Avokland declares handicaps for a racing program including Waininatoy Orr at 650 sava and a mile and a half advance. We see weights such as 10lb for Sorene Cat and 8b for Fulmen Sst, with additional assignments to many entrants like Renown Sst and Paladin Zab.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph _AVOKLAND Evett Hae Waininatoy Orr Strathnalrn Coeur ‘de Lion Misa. Delavar Ideat Djia Djn Battleaxe Dundas Paladin Matoroa Ureuls Pater Palavar Canois

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