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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 09, 1902
Page
2
Two well known breeders declare Ford's Mixture a proven cure for scab and lungworm in sheep. They report improved tone and condition of flocks after use.
During the week ended today returns from 55 dredges total 1400 ozs of gold, averaging 23078 per dredge. Additional returns include Muddy Creek 2007, Upper Waipori 464 ozs, Waimumu Queen 26028 lbdwt, Perseverance 150 ozs lidwt, Enfield 28028 ldwt, Waitahunna 2 do ozs lidwt, Reliance slozs 17 dwt, Coal Creek Flat Loons, Mystery Flat 58 dwt. Waitkaka United 30 oz 12 dwt. Some men fossicking at Crown Terrace Mine Arrowtown found a nugget valued at £12.
In London on December 7 at periodical sheep skin sales Merinos rose 4 percent, fine merino crossbreds 10 percent, and medium and coarse crossbreds 20 percent as buyers showed robust demand.
Sydney stock sales note that in New Zealand sheep were offered and eighteen bullocks averaged 21G es. Market activity centers on the sales in Sypyev with mixed prices and limited volume.
London reports quiet mutton market and high prices limiting business. Lamb sales dull with Canterbury brand at 5id. Beel quiet. New Zealand butter 77d tores 4d. Butter in better demand and firm. Aotea butter arrived good. price 113s to 12is. Cheese very firm at 69s. supplies small.
The New Zealand Farmers Co operative Association held a successful clearing sale at Springburn for Mr S Scott with farmers from the district attending. Prices ranged from £3 19s 6d for double-furrow ploughs to £2 6s for a milk cow, with draught mares, yearlings, hoggets, rams and chaff listed among sales and feed oats at 2s 6d per bushel.
The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association quotes grain and seed prices. Figures show ranges for barley, peas, oats, hay, and grass seed with types labeled prime inferior and farm market quotes. Prices vary across goods and truck delivery, with values listed in shillings and pence.
The speaker urges careful, neighborly support for Australia and notes the press would adopt the proposal if promising. He emphasizes a sincere wish to offer practical aid without imposing obligations and cites Mr Seddon’s articulation of the case.
Local notices report land tax deadlines with penalties, sugar price rises, and a disputed Orangemen license claim. Abattoir returns show beef and mutton slaughter, while district sports announce Ashburton County Schools and A M A mounted events. Also covered are a Tauriston fire, Railway dog transport concerns, prize horse arrivals, and farewell to Mr Owen bound for Europe.
News in Brief lists forthcoming events and ads for Boxing Day races in Kakaia, announces Rudde Whitworth bicycles as top in Britain and Maoriland, offers almanack gifts from Ulster Hoat Depot, and notes new Christmas goods from Grant and Moore. Misses A and B Pakker plan Ashburton girls school next year, with prep for younger children. Local baker C Beech promotes festive treats and catering. Orange’s Famous White Datent Balin Quilt promoted.
The Ashburton Borough Council met last evening with the Mayor and ten councillors present. Deliberations covered bank balance, receipts, and various correspondences from the County Council, Paymaster General, Cemetery Board, and other authorities on hospital additions, traffic bridge, leases, and local buildings. The council debated bakery condemnations, health officer reports, and time extensions, and approved subsidies for the fire brigade and new license holders.
On Cer Alcorns motion the council accepted £3 in satisfaction of its claim against Mr Tasker regarding his lease. Accounts totaling £240 43 3d were passed for payment. The Curator said the hay in the Domain is ready for cutting and Mc Davis moved to leave the matter with the Works Committee chairman, which was agreed. This was all the business.
An extraordinary meeting of Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company shareholders approved raising capital from £10,000 to £15,000 by issuing 1000 new £5 shares. The increase funds a new pass-holder purchase. resolution to be submitted for confirmation at a fortnight meeting.
A petition to nullify the Local Option Poll will be lodged today by Licensed Victuallers aiming for a hearing within two weeks. In Courtenay the recount shows Continuance 1320 Reduction 1512 No license 1644 Informal 110 with Reduction lost by nine votes. In Dunedin irregularities cited include booth closure and improper voting paper distribution.
In Ashburton district the election results favor Mr Studhelme amid a strong prohibition mood. Farmers look forward to steady harvest hands and secure farms as crops show promise. Sympathy flows for Mr and Mrs Prebble after their daughter Florence dies after a three year illness. funeral held on 28 November with Rev. J. Paterson officiating.
Reporting from Interprovincial Telegraph on December 8 notes the Handa Isle arriving in Kaipara after a 32 day Auckland voyage. In Mangaia Cook Group King Danida meets government officials about fruit and coffee shipment facilities as Minister Mills plans a Cook visit. Richard Martin fined 45 for sly-grog selling near Day's Bay. Licensing Committee weighs Sunday trading. Canterbury Cricket Association votes to play Canterbury United at Lancaster Park and forms an Umpires Association. balance sheet shows £22 19s 2d. team to face Lord Hawke set at eleven.
The Borough School Committee met last evening with chair W. Craighead. They accepted M r Beckingeale’s resignation and noted damp attendance as weather reduced pupil numbers. Prizes from the A and P Association were acknowledged. December break up set for 19th with prizes allocated by the chairman.
Dr. Marcella allegedly abducted ex Senator Lapley’s daughter en route to a music lesson in Paris and fled by motor car. Friends allegedly blocked help as the affair caused a public sensation.
The Highbank School Committee held its monthly meeting with members J Driscoll chairing. It discussed discontinuing manual drill due to lack of sticks, approved future procurement, and addressed an education board accommodation shortfall. The Master reported 70 pupils on the roll with 59.7 average attendance.
A Monday evening meeting of the School Committee had a large attendance and reviewed the inspector's report. The inspector praised the school's general efficiency and its standing in the district, with credits for pass and class work and strong progress in preparatory groups. The committee approved a motion to compliment Mr Mitchell for the highly satisfactory examination results.
The inquiry heard seaman Arthur Young describe dense fog from 4 to 6 am on Sunday reducing visibility to a ship’s length. Frank Peters recalled orders to watch 30 ft around him as the vessel neared breakers and land appeared on the port bow. Willi Dyer said a wall of rock loomed ahead in thick fog as the ship struck.
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