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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
3
In a July dispatch from Berlin the Emperor claims the Powers seek no partition of China and favor establishing a strong Chinese government. Mr Brodrick in Parliament says there is no reason to think admirals will retreat despite limited advance. The British legation resisted per Reuter’s Shanghai message.
A large party hosted by Mr H Davis at his Timwald villa witnessed a new acetylene gas installation by inventor Mr McAuslin. Guests praised the glow, safety, and cheap operation, noting the system powered ten quarter and half foot burners yielding bright, even illumination throughout the residence.
Captain Alfred A. Hooke retires after years of leading the Ashburton Fire Brigade formed in 1882. The mayor presided at a supper to fete his service, presenting him a watch and framed address while paying tribute to his leadership and to new chief Captain Barber and Lieutenants Doon.
A historical report describes compliments to the Arizae Fire Brigade members since 1896 Fireman Mites and others. Captains Pooks and Fooke praise the brigade for economy, while Councillor D Thomas and Captain Barber note losses and hoped for better pay. The Mayor and Borough Council receive thanks as the gathering closes with God Save the Queen.
The annual North versus South Canterbury hockey match at Lancaster Park ended scoreless with a late surge by South Canterbury, though North Canterbury defended well. Referee Mr J I Schnaider officiated as spectators noted cold weather and slippery ground.
The Ashburton County Council met with chair Mesare COJ Harner presiding. Attendees included Hugo Friedlander and others. minutes approved. remarks covered accounts, subsidies for Mayfield telephone service, a Union Jack substitute issue, grazing tenders, Arbor Day notice, Local Government Bill, and a proposed Indian Famine Fund. An engineer reported improvements to Ashburton Rakaia Water supply and progress on livestock registers and overhauls.
The report details progress on water supply works at Ruepuna Rangitata Gorge and Ashturton Rangiala with weather-related delays, clearing efforts, and potential summer supply limits. It covers Waterton main, Coldstream extensions, and new race projects, plus bridge upkeep, plantation work, and tender plans for tree planting and dead timber sales.
A startling July 6 notice from the Electria Telegraph Wertineron reports the Premier confirming plague cases beyond Auckland. In Dunedin rats enter from bulisnic plagus with dying numbers, while Bulcluths and inland Otago towns show deaths. Authorities urge sanitary precautions and calm.
A country labourer was fined 208 and costs for disturbing a school over dictation lessons for his children. He refused to allow them to take lessons, abused the master, and refused to apologise after the matter was considered by the Teachers Institute. Wellington reports quarantine measures in Auckland for 21 days after Kellys death. The free newspaper Lance publishes its first issue. Rand P Association secretary appointed from 102 applicants. A Scottish passenger, William Heroo, died of phthisis and was buried at sea June 24.
Enquiries show no Austratigo or New Zealand missionaries in Chili province, seat of disturbances in Ghira. Miss Scarrell of Christchurch and others from Dunedin Auckland Akaroa are located in Shansi Kiangau Ganhway and Yangkao, with telegraph services in Sydney noting delays across Victoria Tasmania and western Australia. Consumption cannot wall endure Green Woods Great Peppermint is praised.
The firm announces the final shipment of heavy flannelettes for the season has been opened and buyers secured at old prices. Also advertised is a 400 gallon tank for sale, described as painted and galvanised, from a supply store.
An old classified snippet markets medical tonics including Bile Beans at 1s 5d per box and Solarai Jatee 6d to 8d per stick, showing retail remedies in a period ad.
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