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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
2
Ephemeris notes Sun rises in July 22 and July 13 0 17 am durations. Moon phases list New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter with times. Perigee and Apogee timings shown, including 60 29 am and 4 16 am references.
United Press reports price figures from Bendigo and Golden River auctions. Bendigo sold for 8s 6d and 88 9d, while Golden River fetched 3s 9d.
The American visible wheat supply stands at 28 155 000 bushels and wool sales are brisk with unchanged prices. A London cable from the New Zealand Farmers' Co operative Association Canterbury office dated the 22nd notes frozen meat values and lambs at 44d per lb as the Smithfield market shows hardening and Crossbreds improve.
July 24 fat stock prices show an upward trend with crossbred wethers selling at 238 to 37s and some prime at 60s. No New Zealand sheep were offered. Melbourne fat merinos reach up to 268, the highest price in years.
Mixed item list from Ashburton including Coronation Committee meeting at Municipal Chambers, staff changes in Thames and Nelson posts, property and estate prices at Addington, fire loss at a county council building, Zealandia Cycle Works sale, poultry judging visit, unusual sea creature sighting, baptism and organist gift, bicycle recommendations, and local advertising notices.
Friends of Private T. Gollins of the Duke of Edinburgh's Own held a gathering at Longbeach with local support from Mr Grigg. He received a gold Maltese cross pendant inscribed to him from Longhead friends dated July 18 1902, honoring his Boer War service and urging the colonies and Motherland to keep bonds strong.
About twelve months ago Mesara Orr and Harris took up two mining leases in the Mount Somers district to prospect a payable coal seam. They have since contracted to drive into the seam and plan development for sale. An agreement with A E Peache provides tramway access to connect with the local line, and a mining engineer has been engaged to advise on starting points for operations.
Yesterday afternoon Excelsior I defeated the school team fourteen to nil on the High School grounds. A South Canterbury Rugby Union meeting in Temuka discussed fixtures, tours, and a Seven-a-Side Tournament to be held in Temuka on August 14.
News in Brief notes a two week clearing sale by the New Zealand Clothing Factory starting tomorrow. Other items include the late Mr Mackay of New York valued at over twelve million pounds, Sydney’s Mr Palmer named Wellington town clerk at £800 yearly, and a Farmers' Union wage demand that could impose 2s 4d per acre tax or 1d per bushel on grain.
The Barford Estate near Ashburton changed hands as 4000 acres were sold after Mr George McRae's exit. Auctioned items included implements, cattle, draught horses, and sheep with strong competition from Mulligan, Dixon, Cow, and others. The sale, held at Mayfield, attracted about 600 attendees and concluded around 2.30 p.m.
Testimonials from Wellington and towns in the South Island praise Wilton's Hand Emollient as invaluable for beautifying hands. It claims to cure chapped hands overnight and sells for 6d per jar through Geo W Wilton at Cuba Street Wellington and all chemists.
The Acting Premier informs the Government that the coronation of His Majesty the King will be on August 9. New Zealand will observe a public holiday on Saturday August 9 for national celebrations. Some urged moving to Monday the 11th, but no change will be made. Original ceremonies planned for June 26 will now occur on August 9.
Rumor says the King plans to dispose of his racing stud and stop owning racehorses. Lord Salisbury receives the Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order for long service to the Crown and Empire. Coronation durbar in Delhi is noted with Lord Curzon presiding. American shippers cut South Africa freight to 9s per ton. Cholera deaths in Manchuria toll 1 Russian and 363 Chinese in early July. Violent Paris protests over educational closures. poet M Francois Coppee among about 200 arrested.
All teams have accepted Australia's invitation to shoot again for the Mac Kinnon Cup in London on Monday. Lieutenant Colonel Davies urges the National Rifle Association to send a team to Australia for the rematch.
In Cape Town Botha thanks Afrikan ders for a reception and urges cooperation noting Africa is their home. Delayed Rey says Boers buried Mausers and flag but not traditions. English attendees include Lord Chief Justice Alverstone and others as authorities plan court martial review.
Bishop Stretch of Newcastle laments Australian deportation of Kanaka laborers in Queensland arguing the federal plan harms law-abiding workers with wives and families. He condemns targeting Kanakas while noting Chinese and Japanese presence and questions why no plans target them. The piece warns White Australia will be shamed.
The quarter ended June 30 reports ordinary revenue of 1 622 018 to the Consolidated Fund with 858 625 carried forward, 194 799 less than the June quarter last year. Customs, stamps, and railways contributed 170 308, 145 646, and 440 04 respectively amid 682 091 in annual appropriations for railways education and defence.
In a Magisterial hearing before Justices Alcorn and Bullock, two parents were fined for truancy. William Hyde faced 20s plus costs 7s after repeated offences. The case Frank Emmerson v Reuben Carpendale concerned breach of agreement over a farm lease and turnip planting. The court found a current agreement existed and awarded Emmerson 10s.
H Ceamip faced a charge of forging a Bank of New Zealand cheque at Oxford bearing a Bevan signature. Prosecution cited that Ceamip, unrepresented, tendered two 23 cheques at Ashburton and stayed at the Commercial Hotel from July 2 to 5, with witnesses recalling the forged instrument and endorsements.
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