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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
2
At the December wool sales 1200 offerings were made with 769 sold. Prices fell modestly versus December and aligned with London quotes. Halibred, moerinos, and super crossbreda eased by 6d, while medium and coarse wools dipped 2d to 3d.
The notice lists best Canterbury mutton at 4d per pound, quoted as Napier and North Island competition at 431 per pound. The fragment references Mears Nelson Bros andOU C and D Company with Thursday's quotations for meat.
The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers Co-operative Association lists current December prices paid to farmers in Ashburton. Prime milling Wheat 2d 1s. Pearl 2 2d. Tuscan 263d. Hunter's 24 Id. Oste-Dune w le Bid to le 6d. Danish la Bird to La 64. Canadians Is 6d to send Sparrowbills ds 64. Barley-Malting prime 2s, Inferior 1s 4a. Peas Partridge ae Sd. Chaf Good oatahent 50a to 28 6d. Gross Lead-Old pasture 2s to 2n 5d.
Farmers and buyers attended the sale with brisk bidding. The Farmers' Cooperative Association and the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company added sheep, selling 212 shorn merino ewes and lambs at 42d each, all counted.
A historical report notes harsh penalties for disrespect to the Kaiser in Germany. It lists cases from Marburg Hamburg Beuthen Dusseldorf and Dusseldorf involving jail terms from four months to one year. The October trials include the conviction of Maximilian Harden, editor of the Zukunft.
A discussion argues Britain’s press liberties risk inciting sedition and aiding enemies, citing Labouchere and Dr Clark. It notes the high freedom costs, the South African war implications, and warns journalists to balance expediency with responsibility to avoid harming individuals and communities.
The Hospital Board chair notes the Health Act may bar river drainage and urges Borough Council to study the act. The piece critiques sections on drainage and housing penalties, calling the distinction of dangerous infectious diseases illogical and urging government correction.
Proposals to subsidize a direct steamship service between the colony and South Africa gain support. Meetings across rural and commercial centers endorse a cargo and passenger line with intermediate calls at Western Australia ports.
The Postmaster General invites steamship owners to apply for two years of service subsidies between New Zealand West Australia and South Africa. Ships must be at least 4000 ton register with refrigerating and passenger provisions. Depart NZ every six weeks, call at 3 to 6 NZ ports, then Fremantle Durban East London Port Elizabeth Capetown. Applications due January 30. Cabinet acts promptly to foster trade.
Daily record lists school inspections, military reviews, river trout release between Valetta and Westerfield, and notices for public posts and society events. Includes secretary applications for NZ Industry and Commerce, charity sale, and church services in late December.
A man about 35 with fair hair and moustache was found washed ashore north of the pier near Christchurch New Brighton. He wore black garments, boots missing, and a cut above the left eye. An inquest is planned at the New Brighton Hotel after police investigate a possible mystery.
The Blackball mine mouth will be blocked and a face cut will be made, an operation expected to occupy about a week. Work by Electric Gremoura is reported by United Press Association.
Kruger arrived in The Hague to a strong public welcome. The Burgomaster greeted him as 700 men and girls sang hymns and showered flowers at the hotel staircase. Government members later called on the ex-president.
Reports explain the penny postage system for letters and cardes will begin at New Year in the colony. Postal notes will arrive in bulk, with new denominations and colors. Also noted are express delivery fees, court verdicts, shows, and various local notices across towns.
An advertisement extols May Apple as superior to pills and salts, claiming it is gentler on the liver kidney and stomach while effectively relieving constipation and related malaise. It urges readers to seek Impey’s May Apple by name and price.
Public attendance was strong for Cooper and McDermott's living pictures at Oddfellows Hall despite initial misassociation with another group. War and New Zealand contingent footage drew applause, with humorous clips and a notable elocutionary segment by Mr Macdermott. sacred programmes follow as the company departs for Rekai.
Reports from December 6 detail Worcester garrison repulsing a Boer attack near Utrecht with six killed. Troops, including Canadian artillery and Australians, are encamped on Worcester slopes amid Dutch resentment over security measures and gate controls for an upcoming congress.
Reports from Lonpos on December 6 detail injuries to Captain Ornwehaw Lieutenant Tucker and others while De Wet moves toward Odendale. Colonel Knox pursues De la Rey as 500 of De la Rey’s force attack a Pretorian convoy at Boffele Poort. 15 British killed and 23 wounded. Canadian troops receive public acclaim on arrival and Parliament visits follow amid ongoing battle dispersals.
At Reitfontein date, 150 Queenslanders and 100 Victorians plus 38th Battery engaged on the left led by Bushmen and New Zealanders on the right. After four hours of heavy shell and rifle fire the Boers retreated leaving new graves. Trooper Oppenheim, son of Mr F E Oppenheim of Christchurch, killed in action.
The Longbeach Road Board held a Saturday session with chairman J N Grigg and members Liil Body and Bishop. Correspondence from Athburton County Council notes gravel reserves under board control. From T Online announces a member will leave. decision to avoid advertising for a new man until after harvest. offices to move from Arcade to Burnett Street. accounts total £68 10s 6d before adjournment.
The Plymouth steamer Rossgull was wrecked at night near Oore biere in Jersey. Passengers are safe but the captain and eight crew members are missing. The report follows cable news from December 6.
United Press reports an estimated 250 deaths over two years from poisonous beer. Liverpool and two London firms supplied breweries with poisoned sugar. A Pure Beer Bill is introduced to stop substitutes for malt and hops.
Lord Salisbury reaffirms vigorous war pursuit to the end. Lord Roberts’s proclamation frames policy. China affairs see Europe’s concert rise in vitality. Kimberley notes South African Republic independence cannot be restored. Campbell-Bannerman says conquered territories should be incorporated. Telegraph cites thirteen million pounds for South Africa and three for China.
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