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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 14, 1902
Page
2
Moon phases for July listed include New Moon on the 6th at 0.29, First Quarter on the 13th at 6:17 am, Full Moon on the 28th at 4:46 pm, Last Quarter on the 28th at 2:46 pm, with perigee on the 0th and apogee near 1:30 am and 6:10 pm respectively. Local times noted as a.m. and p.m. accompanying each phase.
Mail notices advise closing changes for Northern Ports West Coast Samoa Hawaii Philippines Japan United States Canada Europe and UK via San Francisco. Express mails to North close at 6 p.m and pillar boxes in East and Burnett streets clear at 5.30 p.m due to railway timetable alterations.
United Press reports seasonal ore returns from Scand uv water race firm at St Bathans. Boats Riley's Beach Monte Christe Rise and Shine and others yielded hundreds to thousands of ounces in various weights. Prices listed include Alexandra Lead Gold King Rise and Shine Unity with varied pence and shillings per ounce.
Commercial. Wright Stephenson and Co report selling privately on account of Mr John Reid of Elderslia a bay Clydesdale entire colt rising 3yrs old by British Lion (imp) dam by Heart of Oak. the colt is strongly described as well-led and promising. Sold to Messrs Wyllie Bros of North Canterbury at a handsome price.
His Worship the Mayor convenes a meeting Friday at 7.30 pm to discuss erecting a permanent memorial to Ashburton troopers fallen in South Africa. The notice cites local civic action and community memory.
News in Brief items report local advertisements for Morrow Bassett and Co while noting the Earl bicycle. coal merchants supply coals. Robert Skeoch dies at the Grand Hotel Dunedin. Sydney defeats Queensland 24 14. auction sale planned July 17 for James Maher.
The article notes New Zealand contingents familiar with Pretoria lament the easy fall of the city to the British. It praises Burgher Scouts for eight hours of stubborn stand and argues Boer leaders’ dogged discipline could have halted the British advance if mirrored. It concludes Pretoria’s strong provisioning would have prevented loss but for starvation or treachery.
Local notes report heavy snow in Christchurch this morning with strong westerly winds and frost expected tonight. Salvation Army parade in East street disrupted by borough police after blocking traffic. six officers face charges set for Thursday. Cough remedies highlight Tussicura as premier for bronchial issues.
London July 12 dull weather at resume wicket good. Australia second innings 199 with Jook ing 16, Dit 30, Hill 59, Noble 1, Armstrong 21, Gregory 45, Darling 9, Jones 2, Saunders 6, Howell 8, Carter 0 not out sundries 12. Worcestershire second innings all out for 97. Australians win by 174 runs.
A fragmented note highlights remedies for coughs and colds with a reference to TUSSICUKA and a claim of availability from chemists. It mentions Smoke New Venus as part of the phrasing.
The usual monthly meeting on the 7th inst. considered tenders to re shingle about one mile of the Back Track at Marawhiti and to form about ten chains of road in Methven. They approved works in front of Mr Hood store, the Lower Road level, and a ford improvement on Gunn's Creek, with cost sharing by sponsors.
The ordinary monthly meeting of the board discussed a bank balance of £618 198 14 in credit and approved shingle carting on Surveyor's Road. A surveyor’s report led to creek cleaning on Boundary Road and shingling as planned.
The Lonebeach Road District held its annual meeting with Chairman J C N Grigg presiding. Ratepayers pressed for urgent drain cleaning and road repairs, citing the Wheatstons drain, water pooling on Campbell's road, and poor condition of McLennan's road. the board promised inspections, drainage works, and possible ward-system reforms, while noting past efforts and funding issues.
London bulletin at 10 a.m. says the King makes excellent progress. Doctors hope he may be fit to move to his yacht on Tuesday and possibly attend the coronation between August 5 and 12. Alternate-day updates will continue. The second day procession is cancelled.
Mr Smartt ex-Minister at Uitenhage says the Cape Assembly has 33 Progressives 69 Afrikaner Bond and 7 doubtful members. Government refuses to fill vacancies and a large majority passes a resolution to suspend the constitution.
The Orotava arrived at Southampton at nine in the morning and was quarantined due to Major Gordon of the Gordon Highlanders having smallpox. Lord Kitchener and Kiaat provided landfall and were greeted by the Prince of Wales at Paddington. A vast ovation followed along Constitution Hill with colonial troops and royal watchers. Lord Kitchener, General French, and Sir Ian Hamilton rode in khaki as the Queen and royals looked on from Buckingham Palace. St James's Palace hosted a reception with the Prince of Wales praising his leadership.
An Orange religious festival in the Town Hall featured a speaker denouncing Sir EH Barton for courting the Pope during Rome visits. A Church of England minister urged Protestants to ignore the Pope's existence in Italy, calling him an international nuisance and advocating abolition.
Sir C Furness and allies build up Gulf Line by 130 000 ordinary shares at par while expanding fleet. Purchases include four Clannot Gleaners for Halifax London service. Elder Dempster plans Mobile Liverpool funerals in September and Mr Mulock pushes eighteen knot express ships Sydney London via Canada. Gulf Line capital £120 000, £119 367 paid up. dividends 24 percent in 1900 and 1901.
Lonvor July 12 Mr Seddon missed the Mpira Coronation banquet at the Guildhall due to Mrs Seddon’s illness. A later message says she is weak with anxious condition but slightly better. Weinmeton July 14 Mr Seddon reports Mrs Seddon had a chill and relapse but was much better when the message left.
During the Queen's procession opening of the sick children bazaar in Langham Place a rope dislocated church coping at All Souls' Church. The falling masonry killed a Canadian lady and injured several others.
Earthquake shocks were felt in St Vincent on Wednesday night after three detonations from La Soufriere. Mount Pelé erupted again on Thursday night. English scientists are reported safe.
The Remount Swindle report from Lownon dated July 12 states the Studdart case was compromised with defendants paying the Government £2000 and £1000 coats.
An Italian royal patronage report proclaims Sander and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalypts Extract superior to inferior substitutes. Tests by Bonn and Griefswald clinics show oxygen saturation and acid removal are needed for curative effects. Public urged to insist on the certified extract for respiratory and internal conditions.
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