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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 31, 1900
Page
1
Train timetable fragment lists departures from Ashburton to Christchurch at 7 29 am 11 am 3 15 pm 75pm express to Timaru 10 55 am 5 60 pm Dunedin 12 64 pm express Springburn 4 25 pm.
The sequence lists full moon at 6 18 PM on December 6, last quarter at 14 10 PM, new moon at 22 3W131lam, and first quarter at 2 ds PM. It includes riser and set times for December 27 with scattered figures.
Express delivery will cover letters and parcels up to three weight units with an extra sixpence fee. A special messenger service provides a messenger at any telephone exchange subscriber on request, at sixpence for the first mile and threepence for each additional mile up to two miles, or time payment terms.
A market report lists prices for Wheat to 24s 54d and other grains with figures for barley oats and meals. Dairy and meat products show factory and farmgate prices, including cheese butter bacon and ham, with freight terms f.o.b Lyttelton.
The weekly gale at Tiowald garde day saw moderate turnout due to New Year. Cattle entries about a dozen with fair sorts. store sheep around 1800 head, mostly ewes and lambs. Fattening and crossbred stock sold well. merino ewes and lambs varied in price. fat wethers and lambs quoted. Yarding fair. bidding brisker later.
Mr Henry Stephenson reports a fair attendance and firmer market with better yarding. Pigs and poultry priced with roasters and fowls selling from 2s to 8d and 7s 6d to 3s 6d, cattle springers at £5, old potatoes hard to quit, wheat at 6s to 7s 6d, furniture and sundries realized satisfactory prices.
A writer notes the final day of the nineteenth century marks a solemn moment and reflects on how few events from long-ago eras touch current lives, while acknowledging the limited reach of contemporary history within one human lifespan.
A reflective overview traces how gunpowder and ships transformed warfare, travel, and communication from 1801 to 1900, noting Britain’s imperial expansion, scientific progress, and steam power. It highlights the era’s need for peace, federation in Australasia, and New Zealand’s growing prominence as the century closes.
In Ashburton news this issue notes market changes, street parades, and public events ahead of New Year’s Eve. It reports a postponement of some offices, a late opening for retail premises, weather and fresh logistics for Campbail Islands, and a charity donation to the Presbyterian Manse.
The inquest into Geo Low of Lismore found he died after a horse rearing in a daisy cart caused a trap accident. Evidence described Low collapsing at Mia Mackay's hospital after an accident on Friday. A large liver tumor was noted as the eventual cause, with life expectancy months.
The Loyal Ashburton Lodge No 6003 met Friday with good attendance. N G John Newman presided briefly, then James Nicholaas led the session. Officers were elected for the term including W. Thompson and John Turton. three Hall Committee members were chosen. Two candidates were proposed for membership. Receipts totaled £95 6s 2d as the meeting closed.
A Saturday afternoon gathering of Ashburton Union Bank friends honoured manager Mr Wroughton before his transfer to Limaru. Speeches praised his tact and service, presenting a silver manicure set, gold bangle, and a miniature hall mirror.
PanpEen & Sons announce Evoangrrl Extract under royal patronage and claim Sander & Sons' Para Volatile Eucalypti Extract is the genuine cure. Tests by Bonn and Griefnwald clinics prove only oxygen-saturated, acid-free distillates have curative plant properties. They warn against substitutes for croup bronchitis diphtheria and other inflammations.
Her Majesty announces a new order of knighthood inspired by the Indian model. The proposed title Star of Africa is expected to recognize merit and service, aligning with imperial honors and the ceremonial traditions of the realm.
United Press reports the Australian federation ministry list with Premier Edmond Barton as External Affairs Minister and a cabinet including Attorney-General Deakin, Home Affairs Minister Lyne, Treasurer Turner, Trades Minister King, Defence Minister Dickson, and Postmaster-General Forrest among others.
Three members of the British Embassy in Constantinople were assaulted by Turkish soldiers while riding in the city. Secretary M W De Bunsen, Military Attache Colonel J G Ponsonby, and Lieut Villiers were attacked on trespassing claims. Bunsen demanded punishment and an apology from the Porte.
Catherine Ewan of Brodie sues David Macgregor for 50600 damages over alleged breach of promise of marriage. The Glasgow action, enrolled for diligence to recover documents, includes defences about a past affair and a stillborn child. Lord Stormonth Darling grants limited diligence to obtain letters and business records.
Details say during gun drilling at Moore Park this morning a breech block blew out on a fifteen pounder. Sergeant Jupp suffered facial injuries, Gunner Tudor lost part of his left arm, Private Cole was hurt in the face, and Gunner Tyler sustained minor injuries. The three injured were taken to hospital.
A Wellington Md letter from Willis Street dated July 1900 asks for three more bottles of May Arons, praising relief from headaches and noting a family member’s recovery from palpitation and indigestion after taking Smeer's May Aprna. The writer signs as BEW Writer a Butcher.
Dispatches from Shanghai suggest Kwang-hau the Emperor will be restored in Pekin after the Dowager appointed a fifteen year old successor named Tung-hen. The boy travelled with imperial insignia to Si-ngan-fa as unrest subsides. Reform Party urged to back the government upon his return.
A long dispatch details resignations by Lt Col Spragge and Lt Woodhouse after Lindley surrender. Reports confirm De Wet holding central areas, British counteractions around Greylingstad and Hicksburg, and reinforcements like the Third and First Dragoon Guards. New Zealanders receive commissions as Premiers meet in Sydney to discuss South African contingents.
Sir Alfred Milner cables from Wallincrox that Trooper F G Emmis of Nelson died at Bulawayo on the 22nd of the month from fever, and Trooper D Spencer of Ssikouta was slightly wounded at Rhenoster Hop on Christmas Day. No serious results feared. E G Emmis belonged to Mo 14 Company, Fifth Contingent, formerly a Nelson butcher. his father W Emmis then resided there.
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