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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 05, 1902

Page

2

Ephemeris Sun Rise Set and Moon Phases for July

Ephemeris notes sun rise and set times for July with moon phases and related events. Indicates new moon first quarter perigee full moon last quarter and apogee times.

Mail Notices Close Dates For Northern Ports And Westport

Mail notices announce closing times for Northern Ports and Westport aboard Rotomahana at 6 p.m on Saturday July 65 with alterations effective July 1. Express mails for North close at 6 p.m and pillar boxes on East and Burnett streets clear at 5 40 p.m due to railway timetable changes.

Northern Ports Westport North Burnett Streets

Lauriston Farm Sale and Two Lots At Arcade

Friedlander Brothers report selling James Johnston's Lauriston farm of 1200 acres to J D Stewart of Greenstreet at 9128 Od per acre. D Thomas offered Arcade property at Lauriston, 748 acres, passed in at 6158 per acre. The farm was offered in two lots but not sold.

Wy RS Friedlander Bros. Limited James Johnston Lauriston J. D. Stewart Greenstreet D. Thomas Messes Card and Son Williamson

Clearing sale at Ealing nets modest attendance and varied prices

Mr D Thomas held a clearing sale yesterday for Mr R Tarbotton of Ealing. Four sales occurred with poor turnout. Items sold included chaff cutter £12, Brantford hinders £4 1s 6d to £5 10s, ploughs 30s, sheep feeders 25s to 30s, dray £7 10s, cultivator £8 10s, aged horses £9 10s, fat cows £4103, hoggets 8s to 9s 6d, ewes ranging 12s 6d to 13s 9d, pigs £128 4d to £808, and sundries at good prices.

D. Thomas R. Tarbotton Ealing Brantford

Ashburton Grain Market and County Report July 4 1902

Prices current paid to farmers at Ashburton show wheat at Tuscan 88 93d to 35 LOd and Pearl 1% w 35 Od to Badd Hunters 389d to 3a 940 Oats varied with Danish Sparrowbills Canadians and more. The Panburton County report notes dull business with wheat prices nominal and oats at 25 4d to 23 6d. Barter prime 2s 9d to 3s 3d. good ontaheaf 76s near country stations. seed dressed prices and rye prices easing.

Ashburton New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd Tustan Sa Farbridge Va Panburon Ryverass

Timaru Grain Market Quiet but Edging Up

Timaru reports a subdued grain market with a slight weekly rise. A small line of wheat sold at 3d 11d per bushel at country stations while oats on offer sold from 39 5d to 2s 6d, with merchants expecting no major improvement until American shipments halt.

Timaru

Christchurch grain market tepid with firm oats and limited demand

July 4 Christchurch grain market reports a quiet session with wheat slightly firmer and oats just enough for small co-ops. Prices listed include prime milling Tuscan 4s 10d, Pearl and Hunter 3s 10d, whole fowl feed 3s 6d. barley malting nominal at 2s 10d, Canadians 2s 8d, Danish 2s 3d.

Cuntsteuuren Bartex

Oat Market Lacks Life as Farmers Hold for Spring Threshing

Invercana III July 4 oat market is lifeless with few offers. Farmers wait for spring threshing while quotations stand at grad s3d, B2s 23d, C 28 2d per sack at wayside stations.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph Invercana

Ill tempered tale from Auckland sparks moral panic

A report from Auckland alleges a young girl was ill treated by youths returning home late but the tale appears unfounded. The account describes the girl appearing at a friend’s house with only an umbrella as attire, suggesting a practical joke turned sour. The piece warns of self styled victims who weaponize gossip, citing the Suffield case in New South Wales as a cautionary example.

Auckland New South Wales Wip

Perjury and protection of women demand harsher action

The text argues perjury by relatives or others harms innocent people and demands stronger punishment. It notes some evade penalties through clever defenses, while others suffer. It urges lawmakers to address perjury distinctly from ordinary cases and protect women from incitement and abuse.

Ashburton News Highlights Local Events and Deals

Local notes cover snow at Shepherds Bush and advances in Ashburton Mills deals. The Ashburton Brass Band receives a £5 5s donation and will rehearse Thursdays. A Houdan class winner tops poultry shows. Plans approved for a new hall in Wills Street and tenders soon. Community notices include hunts, road board actions, and local ads on cycling gear and goods clearance.

Shepherd’s Bush Asupurtron Ashburton Tur County Brass Band Ashburton County Brass Band Star of Ashburton Loyal Orange Lodge Arcade James Chambers W.M Oddfellows Caerca G+ H Mann Seurm Raxata Road Board South Bakata Road Lambie Morland Upper Ashburton Road Chertsey Domain Rakaia Boards Wilkinson Thyes Chain Road Cotapara Ue Poode Qraighead and Hisrryyay Adyt

Deviation of Races and Protective Works Debate at County Council

The County Council discussed water diversions and race deviations, considering fines and Engineer approvals. Debates covered covering top ends of channels at Rangi tata Gorge, nominations for a Tampering Committee, and fencing the Tanks plantation, with various payments, coronation subsidies, and water race approvals and restrictions noted.

Studholme Lambie Johnston Tambie Pritchard Rakaia Los Cambie Coldstream District Rangitata Gorge Chapman Tre Ashburton- Rakaia Rangitats Forks Josephard J. Ward Bigby Digby Wright Mr Digby

Ashburton High School Board Meets in Regular Session

The Ashburton High School Board held its usual monthly meeting with members Orr Denshire Chapman present. Finances show a £338 19s 10d balance. donations approved for technical school expenses and other routine items discussed.

Ashburton High School Andrew Orr Denshire Chapman Railway Department Anard Education Department New Zealand Major Steward Technical Education Technical School Isking the High School Board

Dunedin Sticking Up Cases In Caversham Charge

Five youths named Phimister Sparrow Gaddis McDonald and Willis were charged at Police Court on June 26 in Cargill Road Caversham with robbery with violence against William Farquhar who lost 12 shillings sixpence. After evidence they were committed for trial. Three other charges involving watches and money totalling £13 28s £12 16s and £6 8s were adjourned.

Dune Robert Phimister James Sparrow James Gaddis Alex, McDonald John Willis Fiat Cargill Road Caversham William Farquhar

The King's Illness Progress Report From London

July 4 London reports the King slept better, wound healing steadily, and appetite improving after the operation. Lancet notes gauze drainage, normal temperature since Thursday, and painless dressing. British Medical Journal confirms twice daily wound care and nightly sleep. Authorities urge newspapers to avoid rumor. The King remains constitutionally satisfactory with ongoing recovery.

Lonpon British Medical Journal Frederick Treves Hogeless London

Boers to swear allegiance and depart for destinations

Britain informs the Netherlands that Boers swearing allegiance will be pleased first then offered lists and foreigners. Those paying their own passage may leave immediately. Foreigners cannot return to South Africa. Botha De Wet and De la Rey have boarded the steamer Kanzlea, bound for Naples and then Wirrecht, due August 5.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph London Britain Netherlands South Africa Botha de Wet de la Rey Naples Wirecht

National Conference of New Zealand Farmers' Union opens in Wellington

Delegates from Provincial Councils meet at the Colonial Museum opposite Government House. The session, delayed by ship misadventure, hears Mr M M Kirkbride chairing and outlines plans on frozen meat distribution, national rules, and potential electoral reforms. Leaders from North and South Islands are accorded roles as nominations are debated and committees formed for Tuesday discussions.

Wellington New Zealand Farmers’ Union Colonial Museum Government House Lord Ranfurly South Island North Canterbury H. F. Reece Rangiora Empire City Geo. W. Leadley Rotomahana M. M. Kirkbride Auckland Kirkbride Reece Marlborough J. A. Lambert J.G. Wilson Wilson North Island National Council Bulls Union Ashburton Leadley Wall T. Cross Napier Leendley Canterbury Mesgrs McLeod Orhell T Otago Tom, Mackenzie M.H.R Electric Telegraph Woreraroy Uly

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