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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 16, 1900
Page
2
A cryptic sequence documents moon phases and times, listing first and fourth quarters, noon, and night hours across multiple entries. The notes reference Fullmotion and time stamps such as 10 pm and 6 29 am, implying observational logs without clear context or complete sentences.
In Ashburton the issue of the Boer War dominates letters and reports. The piece argues that Britain fought to uphold civil rights in Transvaal and condemns pro-Boer sympathy across the empire. It notes local events including school, church, and military volunteering activities, plus racecourse finance and a third Transvaal contingent vote.
Local and General reports include details of the Auckland bankruptcy case, plus items on accident injuries to Mr J M Hampton, Emma Leahy joining Walter Bentley's company for a New Zealand tour, San Francisco mail steamer fumigation, Wallington grog selling case with penalties, barque Star of the East depredations, Contingent mail arrangements, a Wellington arrest over an abduction case, and a Woods Peppermint Cure advertisement.
The Department of Agriculture outlines export terms for chickens ducks goslings and turkeys to London. Criteria cover age weight quality and live shipment to Auckland Wellington Christchurch or Dunedin with charges and responsibilities clarified for exporters.
Mary Ann Landells was remanded on charges of setting multiple fires at a Peter Street dwelling shared with her husband. Witnesses described five blazes, witness accounts of behavior and rent arrears, and investigators linked charred debris to the accused. The bench committed Landells for trial after defense sought dismissal.
The Dominican Star of 1900 impresses with diverse tales by New Zealand authors including Herbert Howan den and The Old Violin as well as humorous pieces by P. J. Nolan and A. L Eto range. An article on ex-Empress Eugenie and a feature on The Star World add further depth. The editor earns high praise for quality selection and illustrations, urging the Star to be in every New Zealand home.
The Times cites letters urging a leadership change at Modder River. Britain deems food stuffs non contraband unless for the enemy, while tinned foods may be used in the field. Ceylon offers 125 mounted infantry. Maria cargo at Delagoa Bay released.
In January 14 reports, Greek deputies witnessed a large pro British demonstration signaling strong public support for Britain amid the ongoing conflict, reflecting the Greek nation’s sympathy with the Allied cause.
Major A Carthew Voratoun of the Black Watch commands the New Zealand Hotchkiss Battery as troops hold at East Colesburg. Lord Roberts telegraphed that General French failed to outflank the Boers on Sunday and the situation remained unchanged.
Major-General Babington and Colonel Pilcher with the 9th and 12th Lancers and colonial contingents conducted a three day reconnaissance into the Free State. They penetrated twenty five miles near Jacobsdal finding Boers sparse and homes destroyed. Queenslanders seized a Boers dinner during a surprise raid. New Zealanders repelled an Boer attempt to threaten Rensburg lines.
News from Capetown dated January 15 reports Boers withdrawing to a fresh position south of Ladysmith and the Goblers Kloof defense abandoned. It notes 120 Boer casualties at Kuruman, Major-General Wood's occupation of Zoutspan Drift, and spies in Highlander dress reconnoitring the Modder river. Fifteen-pounders on Qole's Kop cleared the enemy camp three miles away.
Cape Times correspondent describes December 16 shelling attempt on a wagon carrying Boer supplies. Boers bring a long range gun to Vaalkop, an intermittent artillery duel ensues, Vaalkop vacated after a few shells exchanged. Our guns are too short ranged, no friendly casualties, scouts risked sniper fire. Major Peel of the Royal Horse Artillery breaks a leg after a horse stumble near Naauwpoort.
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