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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
2
Ephemeris Notes January Moon Phases and Events
January 27 ephemeris lists moon phases and timings for the month. It records last quarter at 5 38 am, new moon at 10 84? 6 4 am, apogee 6 30 pm, first quarter 17 68 pm, full moon 24 11 36 am, and other phase details including perigee dates.
Mail Novices Mails Close for Various Routes
Parcel and money order deadlines announced for multiple routes including Northern Ports Westport Samoa Hawaii Philippines Japan Canada United States United Kingdom and Europe. Offices note connections via Tarawera Waikare Rotomahana and Brindisi with specific sail dates and times in late January February and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Samoa
Hawaii
Phillipines
Japan
United States
Canada
United Kingdom
London
Europe
San Fransisco
Northern Porte
Australian
Waikare
Northern Ports
Rotomahana
India
China
Sbraita Settlement
South Africa
Sta
Brindisi
Melbourne
Pest control debate over native birds in New Zealand farms
In Mandeville dietria North Canterbury and near Geraldine, local bodies use poisoned grain to destroy birds and kill many. Authors argue winter culling of older birds is more effective than killing eggs or young, urging urgent action by farmers to address the pest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandeville
North Canterbury
Geraldine
New Zealand
Diverse 1890s News And Notices From Otago Region
Local and general notices cover weather winds and rail time signals, an ANA Wheel Race result, a Ladies Lodge opening, cicada-like readers of waubos, prohibition movement updates, Lord Ranfurly's likely departure, vineyard expert Bragato’s NZ tour, Californian thistle confirmation, Eighth Contingent age notes, Mrs Miller cookery books, steam harvesters in California, London traffic estimates, long-smoked stories of centenarian smokers, Wahoo tonic endorsements by clergy, and various public notices and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weratnen
Oamaru
Saya
Tua Peonreilios
F W Isitt
New
Gsaland Alliance
Wairoa
Yeatherday
John Woolley
Chicago
New Zealand
Tun Fuysiqun
Campassye
Abraham Holmer
United States
Darlington
Stockton
Dans Garbucht
Hke Elmer
Rudge- Whitworth
Rudge-Whitworth
Jon Neron
Birds Threaten Crops Prompt County Council Action
A recent report notes alarming bird population growth and crop damage in Ashburton County. It cites calls for vigorous local measures, criticizes primitive egg collection, and urges farmers to act before government aid, highlighting varying success across districts including Waitaki and South Island regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton County
Waitaki County
Wyllie
Ibis
Qar
Hdlp
Ashburton Rifles Postponement And Local Notices
The Ashburton Rifles parade and escort duties are postponed to February 6 due to a read off to the Eighth Contingent. A notice orders Ashburton Rifles and Guarda to assemble at 6 pm for escort duties to the railway station. Local reports cover a bicycle handicap road race and a Waimate lighting decision by water gas, with Mr J Wath explaining safety and a $1000 fidelity bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voutey Fraivey
Acburton
Ashburton Rifles
Guarda
Ashburton
Highth
South Africa
Waimara
Waimate
Balotuta
Wath
United Press Summary of Global News From Jan Twenty Seventh
Arrest of Schmidt, a defaulting director of the Ussel Malt Company, in Paris is reported. Lord Strathcona urges Canada–Empire trade growth and invites public inquiry. Prince Henry of Prussia sails to America aboard the Hohenzollern for a month in New York. Adelaide rifle record by Private Loveby spans 300 500 and 600 yards. Ebenegar Church marks Presbyterian centenary at Hawkesbury River. Minister Orick and Sir Hugh Nelson travel by the Sonoma to Auckland. Government plans to enforce gambling clauses in the Postal Act after notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Schmidt
Usssel
Paris
Canada
Inter-Empire Trad
Hohenzollern
Prince Henry of
Prussia
America
New York
Adelaide
Loveby
Sydney
Ebenegar
Hawkesbury River
German offer of labourers for sugar industry
The Premier received a Brankfort Germany offer of 2000 experienced labourers for the sugar industry if the State planters cover passages estimated at £8 each. The Minister of Lands reports Kanaka labour is yielding to Hindu workers since a visit to the sugar fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Brissare
Brankfort
Germany
Alleged Manslaughter Tie at Whanga momona Court
A settler Hewitt died after a banquet fight with Joseph Joyce at Whanga momona. Hewitt wandered Friday night and was found dying Saturday. Joyce was arrested on manslaughter charges. Evidence later showed death due to natural causes and Joyce was acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steartworp
Hewitt
Whangamomona
Joseph Joyce
Joyes
Srpatronn
Joyce
Con
Assault charge against Private Leonard Jacobs heard
The Stipendary Magistrate heard a serious assault case against Private Leonard Jacobs of the Eighth Contingent. He allegedly attacked a Calnaman in Haining Street, knelt on him, dragged him by the pigtail, and caused hospital injuries. A Chinaman incident with a small axe was also noted during the events. The hearing adjourned to Thursday to allow military witnesses to leave by the troopship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weneton
Leonard Jacobs
Haining Street
Jacobs
Calnaman
Araeh
Jam and Jelly Pans Offered Amid Fruit Season Shortage
Readers urged to buy Jam Jelly and Preserving Pans from Mesgsre Wletchar Brog ads as fruit season drives a county wide shortage. Prices cited as boldrook and supply expected to dwindle, prompting early purchase.
The Army Meat Contracts The Argentine Invasion
Military meat contracts provoke press debate as papers urge caution against economy and demand adequate stores. Sources critique War Office and Chamberlain while calling for swift, low cost access to meat for troops in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Klaathe Telegraph
Lonpox
Standard
War Office
Daily Chronicle
Australagia
Daily News
South Africa
Australia protests over meat contract in South Africa
The Hon. H Copeland Agent General for New South Wales criticizes possible shift to Argentine meat supplies for South Africa. He warns the War Office and presses for clarity on tender acceptance and origin of statements about Australasia’s supply capability. Lord Carrington to question origins of the report and potential cancellation. The Morning Post notes possible haste by Premiers and War Office delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loasby
G Howles
New South Wales
Monsignor 'Brien
St Foho's Collage
Sydney
Yyoashy
H Copeland
Australia
South Africa
War Office
Copeland
Lord Carrington
Australasia
Morning Post
London Tender Sparks Debate on War Meat Supply
In Parliament Mr Reeves discusses a London tender for all beef and mutton at 64d per lb including distribution. He says New Zealand Australia meat was preferred for quality and colonial supply, while noting concerns over distribution costs and overland heat in New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonpon
London
Australia
New Zealand
Queensland
Army Contracts
Beryl and Co
Lord Stanley
War Office
House of Commone
Reeves
Australasia
Chamber of Commerce backs Napier meat contract push
Palmerston North tilts with Napier Chamber in South Africa army meat supply issue. The local body urges the Premier to press Imperial Government for a speedy result. Wanganui telegram expresses strong support for the Premier and War Office efforts to keep New Zealand united in the imperial cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmerston North
Chamber of Commerce
Napier Chamber
South Africa
Wanganui
Wanganui Chamber of Commerce
Wellingtoon
New Zealand
Empira
J. la Stevenson
Campers at Peel Forest Enjoy Scenery and Concert
A large crowd camped at Peel Forest enjoying the air and scenery. The Holdgate and Jones party gave a concert on the 27th to raise school funds, with Rev T Fee presenting lantern views and recitations. Miss Mabel Jones and Master Stanley Jones delivered violin and cornet performances as rain fell through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdgate
Jones
Calvert
Mabel Jones
Stanley Jones
Canadian Seaweed Cure Promoted for Gout and Toxins
Advert cut claims the Great Canadian Seaweed Core filters polyona from blood to prevent gout and rheumatism amid warnings of poisons from dying. Also touts baby teething powders soothing fever and preventing slotsches with listed prices.
Christchurch Cathedral Fund Drive Progress Report
Feesh efforts are under way to raise funds for completing Christchurch Cathedral. Canon Pollock told a business meeting that savings would occur if construction continued now, with contractors promising 18 months to finish. A lay committee was formed to raise seven thousand pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Kleabrio Telegraph
Canistonrch
Christchurch
Canon Pollock
NSW, Victoria Test Cricket Inings Report From Jan 28
United Press reports New South Wales 199 in their second innings with Meares 65 and Seunderd taking five wickets for 73. Victoria reply 239 for three wickets, Warne 69 and McCormick 27 not out. Notes praise Meares steady innings and a big six that hit the pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Electria Telegraph
Copyright Syping
New South Wales
Meares
Kermode
Carkie
Carter
Letter
McBeth
Extras
Seunderd
Collina
McAlister
Warne
Laver
Victoria
Worrall
Stuckey
Warn
Englishmen win by ten wickets in second innings
In Metsouing on January 28 the country side posted 267 with key scores by Harry 67 Morgan 44 and Thurgood 26 not out. The Englishmen in their second innings were unscathed for two runs and won by ten wickets. The Ashburton Cricket Club plans an inter club match tomorrow on the Oval at 8 30 pm with teams AtoM and NtoZ listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Cricket Club
The
Oval
Atom
W Lane
G W Andrews
LF Andrews
Cheat
F Clark
W Crowther
Harry Large
Alex Anderson
E Maraden
J Davidson
W Berryman
H Yee
Ntoz
J Taylor
Percy Ort
Fred Pritchard
E Parohssa
E F Nicoll
F Randa A Pilbrow
Shooting Incident in Waikoa Leaves Woman Wounded
A Waikane messenger reports a man named Kaukepa fired twice at a woman, wounding her in the head. Constable Purdy has gone to arrest the suspect with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waiikoa
Waikane
Kaukepa
Purdy
Painful Scene at Auckland Church Over Resigned Pastor
At Onshunga Presbyterian Church Rev Robert Wylie denounced the cause of his resignation citing carbuncle scars since July. A Boer member faced a personal attack and another parishioner prepared to respond before the organist ended the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preas Association
Auckland
Onshunga Presbyterian Church
Robert Wylie
Cauaeg
Eighth Contingent Deployment and Farewell Gatherings
Aghaplain appointed to the Eighth Contingent with similar calls for Inth. Lieutenant Colonel Davies commands the Eighth Contingent and was honored at a farewell dinner in Auckland. Captain Jackson Palmer’s South Africa service denied a commission due to health. telegram from Defence Minister cited. Surrey ships with horses as 100 members depart. farewell speeches by Governor, Premier, Mayor, and Commandant. crowds gather and a half holiday observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auceland
Davies
Auckland
South Africa
Augkland
Jackson Palmer
MH RB
Defence Minister
Symes
Tama
Cap'ain Lethbridge
Torvey
J Seddon
Surrey
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D. Thomas
Traly
Wrigat, Strapsaon & Oo
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F. Hi
Becking Sale
Liverpool
London and Close Insurance Company
R Josevh Ward
Phe
Thia Company
J B Coarstray
Burnett Street
Bird and Adley
Managera
Halma’s Studios
Saunders Buildings
Lily
Sar Slarch
JI. Wilson
TEAL
Hull
Peraong
Asnsurron
Ephemeris
Rock
G. Meddins
the People’s Ironmonger
Ate
Southland Implement and Engineering Company
Bigyoles
Envoy
Chainlena Eavoy
Inspection Joiited
Colonial Mutual Life
W. Stonyer
Hening
United Presa Association
Doncpm
Bendigo
Golden River
Kelly
Ossey
Notown Creex
Rise and Shine
Victory
Ashburton Ladins
Cartona
J. T. Cooch
Commercial
Wool Sales
United Prgva Ansociation
Electelor Telegraph—Copyright
Eveung
Holdera
Lowpon
Temura Stock Sale
Store Shoe
Staers
Lord Ranfurly
Bia
Hagland
Signor Bragato
Department of Agriculture
Wellington
Wairarapa
Hawke's Bay
Hastings
Wallington
Haga
Trafic
Charing Cross
Avery Hogar
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High Street
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Prince Henry
Orick
Hugh Nelson
Sonoma
Mateourne
Jon
Barton
United Breer Association
Hisctric Telegraph
United Press Association—Lymbotha Yelegraph
Army Meat
MR Reeves
Peel Forest
Fran Que
Christchurch Cathedral
Cricket
United Press
Eeorth Telegraph
Dunepix
Aghaplain
GP Wood
SCMR
Timaru
Gillies
M M R
Pairlie
Gaptain Gurmod
SM R
Walmate
Nicoll AG
Clarke
Pooks
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