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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 21, 1901
Page
2
A fragmented race card lists horses and odds with times and distances. Entries include Boundary Creek Ge Inchdale and Meg and Annia with assorted measurements and numbers across a Bendigo event.
The Canterbury Land Board says seven years of land acquisitions under the Land for Settlements Act have yielded little in Ashburton beyond a small opened area. They urge government negotiations to buy more estates nearby, noting several could have sold at reasonable prices but terms failed. The Waikakihi sale is cited as evidence that crown methods are complex.
A colonial report recalls 1870s Native Lands Court camps on the West Coast where large beer stores and heavy drinking by Maoris flourished. It notes the era ended with claims settled and feasts to white benefactors, while Europeans faced pressure from native assemblies and trade sharks.
The article notes how Maori exhibitions have faded as best lands were sold, yet drinking habits persist. It praises Rev TG Hammond for improving Maoria on the North Island’s West Coast and hopes Hon J Carroll will fulfill a promised action to address welfare and preservation.
Local items report a looming inquiry into rifle range upgrades for Ashburton, a Boxing Day Caledonian Society event in Victoria Park with Canterbury Pipe Band, and a plea from Ach burton mayor Mr W Hi Collins for clock fund subscriptions. Other notes cover Contingent standards for candidates, a charity concert at Staveley Hall, and Sunday School union discussions in Willowby.
The column notes on Christmas Day open hours from 9 to 10 am and Boxing Day and New Year’s Day hours. It records a missing name Ila Paul from Sacred Heart High School seventh standard, winner of the algebra prize, and reports on a variety of local items including a holiday report by Ashburton’s mayor and other community news.
Readers are reminded that train service for the Christmas holidays appears in the advertising column and will not carry goods traffic. Christchurch visitors are urged to view the Grace Worke exhibitions on Tancred Street at the furniture warehouse of Measra f Hendrill and Coi. The display includes vases, Japanese ware, silver plated goods and glassware inviting inspection.
The record lists marks obtained by candidates for the High School Scholarships. The first six are the top scorers, with notes indicating relative positions and the examination scope.
Last evening the Sheridan Company performed at Fun on the Bristol in a well attended show. Widow O'Brien impressed but rapid entrances and hall acoustics hindered some moments. Daisy Chard’s whistling captivated the audience as living pictures heightened patriotism. a change of programme promises A Trip to Chicago tonight.
The Privy Council refused David Marais a leave to appeal from a Cape Colony Supreme Court ruling as martial law barred military arrest review. Marais, a Paary auctioneer and notary, argued detention without trial with no specific charges. The case followed martial law actions approved by authorities in Cape Colony.
Melbourne reports large army contracts awarded locally for hay and other produce destined for South Africa with significant volume and economic impact.
The report states Commandant Bezar narrowly escaped when Badenborat was captured. Fourteen farmers in the Ondtshedra district were imprisoned and fined for failing to report the enemy.
Casualties among Australians reported from Victoria New South Wales and Queensland with several killed or wounded. The Johannesburg Exchange opens boosting Paria Bourse with Boer captures by Colonel Steele’s Constabulary at Maglicnberg and General Methuen at Allenby. War Office to raise six militia battalions and 2000 Yeomanry. Kruger’s obstinacy noted. Mr Asquith calls for united empire peace while praising Kitchener.
United Press Association notes a deratch event reported at 12 20 today during the Auckland Cup race. The incident affects the field and may influence outcomes and results pending further details from officials.
The Mount Somers meet features several Maiden Plate and Trot events with Skipper Jones highlighted as a probable winner in the fullow log. Bets hinge on Sacrament, Primrose, Bertha, Jack Nimble, Monkey Brand, Abdai lah Shales, Barney, Artilleryman and Tha Doppleganger in varied cups and Welter heats.
Nominations for the Tinwald Racing Club annual meeting at Tinwald Racecourse close tonight at nine o clock, with the Secretary at the Tinwald Hotel. The notice notes general reminders for owners and attendees regarding the event to be held on New Year’s Day.
On December 2L at Weuneron the Otarama arrives for South African ports with cargo from the colony including 1044 boxes of batter 32 crates of poultry 648 sides of pork 3 enacs of ges 6 cases of tmkya 20 sacks of oatmral 90 crates of rabbits 40 casks of cider 25 cacka of malt 2500 sacks of nuts 482 cages of preserved meats 9 packages of sundries.
London reports the Dublin Corporation votes fifty to apen to confer freedom of the city and John Redmond on his return from America where he led a vigorous campaign against England. Protests, prosecutions, and warnings color the tense Irish scene as figures like Wyndham are urged to curb unrest.
The Marylebone Committee, meeting in Lonvoy on December 20, approves widening the bowling crease by one foot each way and orders artificial wicket preparation for undeairable wickets. It notes the 1900 illegal bowling decision has been beneficial and urges counties to avoid doubtful bowlers.
Sopyey December 20 Englishmen faced Goulburn in a Twenty two match. Goulburn scored 190 with Carew 45 Gribble 26 and Lilley taking 2 for 38. Goulburn’s Gaon 62 and Jones 49 bowled strong. Englishmen sadar 134 for six with Pnabey 65 Hayward 24.
The Melbourne Bicycle Club withholds prize money in the Austral Wheel Race as an inquiry proceeds. Winner Martin faces potential legal action as the club shifts the probe to the League of Wheelmen after reviewing riders. The club will pay the stakes today.
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