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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
2
The text outlines lunar phases from First Quarter through New Moon, listing dates and measurements. It notes the full cycle includes the last quarter and new moon phases with associated times and figures.
Postal notices list mail routes including San Francisco to Far Northern Ports West Coast Samoa Hawaii Philippines Japan United States Canada Europe and United Kingdom. Vessel Rotomahana bound for London with a 5.45 PM departure, date unspecified.
United Press reports on mining returns with names of places and weights in dwts and ozs. The Upper Waipori Dredging Company declares a dividend of 1s per share. The Al West Coast return shows 3204 for 124 hours.
London wool sales to date report 62 000 bales sold to Home buyers 42 400 for the Continent 1500 for America and 5600 held overs. Merinos up 5 percent medium and inferior 65 percent fine crossbreda 74 percent and 10 to 15 percent for medium. Crossbreds uncertain despite others rising. New Buenos Aires supplies expected to ease tensions. Catalogue totals 101 275 bales with 78 049 sold.
London markets note New Zealand frozen mutton at 6d to 44d per lb and lamb at about 9d to 11d per lb. Prime New Zealand beef hindquarters price listed at 5d per lb and forequarters at 4d per lb.
Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers Co operative Association cites current farm prices for wheat oats and peas. The week ending December 8 1902 records no reported sales with millers the main buyers and Canary Canadians and Danish varieties showing nominal pricing on trucks.
The Timaru market shows scarce milling wheat with Tuscan and Red Chaff at 4s 9d fo.b. and prime Velvet up to 4s 9d at country stations. Fowl wheat rises to 3s 1s fo.b. Best oats firm at 7s 6d, damaged oats 2s 2d to 2s 3d, very bad gelis 2s. Good bright Duna 2s 9d fo.b. Bright Gortons fetch good value. Barley at 3s 9d fo.b. Rain yet hurts crops. farmers expect weeks of hot house weather.
At the Winds clearing sale of the late Mr Dwyer conducted yesterday for Mr LD. Thomas by Mr B. F. Curtis, strong attendance despite poor weather. Prices reached for tools, implements, cattle, and several horses and mares, including a bay mare £32 and dairy cow £6 10s.
In New Zealand cities a lively debate on plumping for a candidate centers on the Rudge-Whitworth bicycle deemed the best and easiest running by electors. R D Johnston, agent, Burnett Street, ATRANGE'S Sample Rooms in Burnett street.
A fragmented letter mentions not inserting letters written on both sides of the paper and references a note by Aprint Winkinson. The brief touches on editorial or formatting caution without further context or actions.
The Ashburton Guardian reports on Sir William Steward's ballot reform idea to replace current ballot papers with sealed envelopes at polling booths. Envelopes would be sorted by candidate, reducing informal votes and speeding counting, but concerns include potential bribery outside the booth. The piece notes possible tech tweaks to record votes automatically and discusses practical issues for 1903 New Zealand elections.
News on the first page and a four page feature titled The Sunken Ganeboat. Mr A Tabateau of Ashburton Bank of New South Wales is promoted to Nelson. Canterbury Land Board discusses land corridor issues and the South Canterbury Dairy Company reports all creameries paying. Temuka Caledonian Society plans Boxing Day events with train, cash prizes, and a large programme. Licensing approves a booth liquor grant for Ashburton Mounted Rifles Sports. Public note on ballot secrecy and consumer advice from Oates Lowry Co on cycling requisites and tyres at Ashburton branch.
Mr D Stock plans a removal notion in another column along with a cyclists players and cricketers notice. The National Mortgage and Agency Company to sell at Ashburton yards on Tuesday 100 fat crossbred ewes 50 fat lambs and 4 fat cattle. Friedlander Bros Ltd announce a clearing sale at Methven on Thursday December 18 with land about 62 acres nearby to Methven. N Z Farmers Co Operative Association to auction whole stock on account of Mr Samuel Scott Springburn. Bazaar and gift sale at Baring Square Church on December 1 and 17 with evening concerts admission for both events sixpence.
Discontent over team personnel leads to cancellation of the match with the Australian Eleven. A replacement game against New South Wales thirteen is scheduled. An advertisement touts Tun Tdegai Vulcanised Tyre and Leader Tyre, with long guarantees and new product claims.
A large audience attended the farewell in Ashburton before Mr Llewellyn Owen heads to Germany. The Musical Union conducted by Gates and Gillies featured solos by Mrs Donald McLean and Mr McClarg, and Owen performed his March and a new waltz. Applause and a purse of sovereigns were presented, with prayers that his European trip aid his eyesight and benefit the local musical community.
Readers weigh possible impacts of prohibition in Ashburton district with varied views. A Christchurch firm rep sees little trade harm while local licensees anticipate changes. Farmers discuss market effects and property values, noting workers remain housed on sites. Anama residents report a sharp shift away from hard drinkers after the poll.
The Ashburton High School Board met with Messrs Orr Denshire Thomas and Mayor present. The Master’s report shows roll 46 with 30 boys and 14 girls, attendance 43. 26 candidates sit exams. Examinations set by F J Gill. Christmas vacation suggested from December 8, repairs planned during holidays. Finance shows bank balance Dr £225 8s 9d. Regular and special meetings scheduled.
An advertising note touts Stranaz s for variety and value plus TRANGE S Famous White Patent Latin Quilt full size 153 0d highlighting a quilt offer and store choice for shoppers.
Hampstead School Committee met with chair G B Inglis and members Raine Hardy Andrews Orr Rumsey Thompson. Reports note 318 on roll, 280 average attendance, excursions planned to Timarn, prizes discussed, and a three month leave of absence granted.
A 12 year old named Martin Meagher fell from a tree while gathering birds' eggs and suffered a skull fracture and arm break. He died at the hospital later that day.
At a Licensing Committee meeting, police reported Sunday trading active in Waimate. Major Keddell warned licensees he would deal severely with any offenders and remarked the trade had not learned from the recent local option poll.
In the Hartopp divorce suit in London court Lady Hartopp denies adultery and accuses cruelty. Sir Charles Hartopp seeks dissolution and Marl Cowley is named as co respondent. Her father Mr C O H Wilson M P denounces cross examination as degrading and insults the wife.
The Postmaster-General declines night hour extension while the Eastern Extension Cable Company abandons plans for a continuous service to New Zealand. The cable may be opened earlier in the morning to handle work prepared in Sydney after night closure.
The Right Hon A J Balfour, in a satirical analytical pamphlet, replies to Dr Clifford who denounces the Education Bill. Balfour describes Clifford as the unconscious victim of his own rhetoric.
The Post estimates 42 unaccounted for aboard the Elingamite with about 30 aboard a missing boat. Passenger names include Miss Skinner and Mesdames Greenwood and Jeffuon among others. crew named R Fraser and W B Watson among others. Auckland Herald notes no search near Kermadec Islands despite possible drift via wind and current.
Sraawae's panel evaluates garments for fit and style during a modest pride event. Designers showcase workmanship, detailing, and tailoring accuracy as attendees note comfort and appearance.
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