Wool market steady at Welmeron on December 7 inst
In Welmeron on December 2 wool prices held steady from the 7th inst. bidding was strong and most offerings were taken.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 29, 1900
Page
1
In Welmeron on December 2 wool prices held steady from the 7th inst. bidding was strong and most offerings were taken.
Prices current paid to farmers on tracks at Ashburton. December Wheat ranges from prime to inferior with oats barley peas and chaff listed. Danish Ya and Canadian grain prices shown along with greens and seeds including old pasture gress seed.
Local market reports indicate subdued buying with wheat prices slipping to 2s 2d to 2s 3d per bushel f o b. Oats quoted around 1s 5 3d to 1s 9d per bushel f o b Pimara.
An editorial condemns Britain’s colour line in wartime, arguing Hindoo and Maori soldiers should be allowed to fight alongside white troops. It cites India, Egypt, and Arab troops as precedent and urges recognition of colored subjects’ loyalty and courage. It warns sentiment could cost Empire aid and notes Indian soldiers’ proven bravery in battles.
Telegraphic notices list men volunteering for the Sixth New Zealand Contingent including some Returned Contingent troops. Unclear whether returned troopers can rejoin, as many signed for a year or until war ends. Higher pay for front volunteers cited as a motive. earlier contingents seek equality with later entrants.
Inwarp Mails arrive from the north. Captain Edwin Wires notes southerly winds and colder weather. Prime Brer exhibits a fine carcase bred by W J Stoddart of Willowby winning first prize at Ashburton Show. Mr Robert Pluckett dies suddenly at the Richmond Working Men's Club. Ashburton river mouth remains closed by recent heavy southwest winds. January train services altered for sports meetings. new hours set. Free toys and treats promised for New Year outing. Cricket selectors announce Imperial Cricket Club players for Temuka match. Freezing operations resume at Fairfield works by Canterbury Frozen Meat Company. Minor Tournament coverage notes Ashburton volunteers and Dunedin papers for results. Express trains remain busy with good patronage.
A late notice lists the Methven line timetable for Thursday services with details in the advertising column. Reports include a horse cart accident near Bismore causing serious injuries to Mr Low and affect on two occupants, plus market pig sales and local cycling news about Mr E Reynolds and the Rudge Whitworth agency. The Daily News notes plans to form an additional naval squadron under Rear Admiral Sir Gerard Noel for home training and reserve use.
An Ashburton Trooper, likely Smith of the Third Contingent, writes from Harriemith to Mr Gudeell of Tinwald detailing long illness in hospital from rheumatic fever then enteric fever, his recovery, and observations on the Orange Free State and Basutoland border. He notes climate, agriculture, cattle, sheep, and Boer farming as well as local transport and towns.
Paris reports General Andre Minister of War delivered a startling Beaune speech while France negotiates buying another Turpin invention. A nationalist newspaper exposed government actions, claiming the device would place France at the head of nations. He regrets not trying the article writer for treason.
At Islington Grand Theatre during a pantomime, a stage blaze broke out and fell blazing on the set. A momentary panic ensued as patrons rushed for the doors before firefighters extinguished the fire and the performance continued.
The Bands Contest continued with quartette performances euphonium solos and B flat cornet solos. The judge praised merit and overall quality of the playing. Wellington Garrison won quartettes 175 points Port Chalmers Navale 165. Euphonium Smith NE Valley 178? J O Brien Dunedin Navale 170. B flat Cornet Parker Wellington 176 W H Coomb Dunedin Navale 172.
In a letter to the editor the resident denies seeking to ban poultry or barb wire inside the borough. He says the aim is to regulate fowl house distance from streets and dwellings for public health. He notes fines were not intended to curb fencing rights and expects the matter to go to the By laws Committee for framing.
A reader recounts a county trip from Spread Eagle to Digby’s bridge noting improved roads, thriving pastures, good crops at Me Rippengale, Church, Lawrie, and Digby properties, and healthy stock. He observes pond water shortages, green landscapes, and bustling gardens, with mention of paint brush use, horses, and local farming activity.
A letter from EF W Wilcox of Willis Street Wellington praises May Appin for curing headaches and a family member’s palpitation and indigestion. The note also endorses Wade's Worm Figs as a children's worm remedy.
Delegates from Dunedin Christchurch and Wellington arrive as Colonel Pitt accepts membership and chairmanship of the Federation Om Mission. The fifth annual convention of the Theosophical Society will be held here starting December 2.
The Auckland Racing Club Summer Meeting continued with a superb day of racing. Totals of £12,235 passed through the totalisators as horses like Tortulla and Regulus contested close finishes and several races saw dead heats and dividends declared.
Report from South Africa notes a Boer retreat near Maplerberg and a cow gun effective at eight thousand yards. Sir Alfred Milner cables that he delivered the Sydney charge to General Baden-Powell with Australian forces present. the recipient was displeased. Nine Imperial Bushmen are returning to South Africa.
General Knox and Colonels Barker Pilcher and White engage De Wet near Lauwkop as South Africa plans a Scottish Horse regiment for Australia. The force is to receive horses rifles and gear and begin for Durban within a fortnight at five shillings daily. Martial law enforces at Beaufort West and Carnarvon while rebels drift in Cape Colony and Transvaal.
Reports from Wellington Auckland Nelson and other towns show a strong volunteer response for the Sixth Contingent with around 500 men to be enrolled. About 200 will form the new unit and 300 will join existing forces as recruitment continues with many provisional accepts and some rejections.
Chinese peace envoys press the throne to accept the Note terms as Allied forces seize imperial palaces. Von Waldersee deploys 1600 troops between Tien-tsin and Yang-taun to hunt remnant Boxers. German and Japanese troops pursue pirates near Taku while American forces probe Catholic mission burnings east of Pekin. Colonel Tulloch moves to reinforce and clear Boxer towns northeast of Pekin. British Consul Warren travels to Nankin as stocks of stores near Wu-sung are readied to block channels in an emergency.
The Age reports the Commonwealth will be begun strongly with protectionist policy. Froxey notes no new developments in the Federal Ministry as Kingston Forrest and Deakin meet Barton. Sydney advices say Samuel Griffith may be offered the Federal Chief Justice post.
The arches and decorations for the procession are unfinished but workers and committees press on to finish before the event. Hon. James Frost and Miss Frost arrive with Mr T. K. Moore to represent two colonies at the Federal celebrations. The inauguration will involve changes to portions of prisoner sentences.
United Prem Association reports Lord Armstrong a famed gan maker has died at 80. A Court circular from Osborne notes the sudden death of Dowager Lady Churchill, longtime friend of the Queen. The Queen’s health is said to have suffered from the shock. Wellington reports Professor Clarke a modern language professor has died at 38 at his father-in-law’s residence.
The Wesleyan Sunday School anniversary services were held on December 25 led by Rev J Fee of Ashburton. Attendance was good and the children’s singing, led by Mr J Whesler, was appreciated. A public meeting on December 26 featured short speeches and gratitude for teachers’ efforts.
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