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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
2
Letters from customers in 1902 applaud the Water Race Ploughs sold by J Ironside and Son. Testimonies claim quicker, cleaner work, stronger build, and better value. Multiple items reference May 26 to May 28 letters from customers in Acton Fatate Dromore and Campbell era locations.
Reports from 58 dredgers show total gold 198202 Tyres Sdwt averaging Sdcez per dredger. Notable returns include Golden Row 138 2 ledwt Monte Chelsin S307 Clyde Séuz Janction Hleotris 262 and Champion Joe 8 wt. End May total 36 44707 aa versus 22 072 last year. sales at Blackwater River and nearby stations listed.
Canterbury reports decline in wool prices with high quality merinos leading gains. New Zealand and Australian wheat cargo sales around 29s to 29d per bushel, wool catalog totals 240000 bales with 112000 for home consumption, 107000 for Continental, 3000 for America, and 18000 held over. Merinos and crossbreds hit top rates while fine wools show sound advances and July September supply expectations suggest about 350000 bales total.
The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers Co operative Association lists current prices paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton on June 3 1902 Wheat old prime milling 3 10 to 4 New Zealand wheat Good malting 24 to 24 per 2 252s Peas Rice Proodian 63 61 to 63 6d Partridge 3s 6d to 4 3d Chaff Good oatheats 70s to 75s Gra ne Good Farmers 3s to 3s 6d Sesigned as current market prices to farmers at Ashburton
A large attendance at the Tinwald market saw cattle and sheep prices near or above last week. Dairy cattle ranged from £3 7s 6d to £12 8s 6d, captees Helfers around £4 9s 6d, and fat sheep trading weak with ewes and wethers up to £1 9s 9d and 13s 9d per head respectively.
Memorial note for Barnert Pocock who died June 3 1901 at Penligh Seafield. Children publish a brief tribute of sorrow and faith praising her release to heaven by angelic hands.
The article discusses how peace is declared only for the main parties in the Transvaal conflict. It argues the Transvaal lacked sovereign status at war start and notes British annexation changes the connotation of surrender terms. It cites official notices to New Zealand and emphasizes the end of the costly struggle.
In Ashburton on Saturday it was whispered the Tenth Contingent may be ordered home and Captain Tucker has reportedly received notice he will not go to South Africa. While some claim the Tenth could be recalled, the war’s end is not yet in sight and authorities suggest Colonial troops will finish pacifying newly acquired territory. Further information may follow.
Local dealer Fletcher Brow establishment showcases an immense stock of lamps of all kinds with clearly marked low prices. Window display promises strong visual proof of the large inventory for shoppers.
An Ashburton page reports local events from a flu like epidemic at the Local and General Inn to land sales at Dromore, a prohibition movement meeting, railway and library fund concerts, a golden wedding tribute, school and church activities, and community notices across Mayfield Wakanui and Waterton with dozens of named people and groups.
Hampstead School Committees approved six teaching applicant names from the Board of Education. Miss Sheard resigned as assistant mistress, the panel regrets and wishes her success in a new post. Canterbury polls support Mr Opie for Board of Governors. pupil teacher search begun. Headmaster reports roll 315 and attendance 278. Coronation week closure approved. Inspector's report received. visiting committee appointed. accounts 214 passed.
The British government outlines surrender terms for the Boers including language rights in courts, self government steps, and retention of arms for protection. Rationing and taxes are described, with loans offered for resettlement, and trials for rebels under colony laws. No death penalty is stated.
London rejoiced in the war’s end with prayers and hymns at St Pauls and Chapel Royal. Government withheld news until Monday then weighed Sunday evening release. Fog signals and cheers filled streets as people sang the National Anthem amid heavy celebrations in provinces.
Mr Bennet Bueleigh reports residents of Pretoria paraded after midnight singing God Save the King, cheering, and displaying open delight in the monarch.
The Standard and Chronicle discuss peace with honour and goodwill, while The Daily Herald and Daily Depress report Britain’s resolve and reactions to peace. Berlin’s Pageblatt notes an emblematic bridge for a vanquished foe, and Natal Governor Sir HE M’Callam praises General Louis Rotha and calls for interracial cooperation.
June 3 report shows Australia dispatched 16 386 men of all ranks to South Africa. New South Wales casualties include eleven officers and 197 noncommissioned officers and men. Troops were welcomed by the Governor the premier and General Hatton.
The dispatch reports multiple military moves and medical statuses. Sergeants Walker Millec M-Lellan Hawick Skilling Mead Thomas Bridson Law Speed Figger and others are noted with transfers convalescence discharge or duty. A Cape message mentions enteric illness Evans Campbell and John Howard. Sir Joseph Ward telegraphs that Dungan Robertson Matheson died of coma on May 26 at Greylingstad. he belonged to Roslyn Dunedin.
Poem recounts British wartime exploits against Dutch and Boer forces, praising General Roberts and Kitchener. It celebrates British superiority, captured territories, and the fall of Krager with references to Ladysmith and Capetown. The piece closes with a chorus of national pride.
In Walton, a headline match between WW McMinn and C McLichlen for £50 ended with McMinn winning the 120 yard hurdles and McLichlen securing a narrow lead in the 200 yard dash as the crowd watched on the rough track. A brief programme followed with 440 yard events and sprints across the afternoon.
At Walmate Court two farmers were fined 108 each for leaving a calf and pig in restricted grounds, a Palmerston North hotel porter Edward Bingham received a £500 legacy, and NSW amateur finances face overdraft backed by Mr J B Holdeworth. A motor bicycle endurance Boston to New York is planned with two-day aim, Victorian Wheelmen move Dunlop Road Race date to August 30 with £50 prize. Local shop notices promote cycles and lighting equipment from Radburton shop and Lowry & Co.
The Annual meeting of the Ashburton No-License Council at Templar Hall heard delegates discuss restricting alcohol to curb social harms. Rev B Raine led prayers, with speeches urging closing hotels and forming temperance campaigns, alongside plans for officers and future meetings.
A fragment notes a disaster in the West Indies with reports of mud flows on Mont Pelee and related casualties. Fragments reference a June timing and an aerial or oceanine event, but details are unclear and names are garbled.
Yorkshire won by six wickets as Australia posted 1023 and 46 in an uneven match. Somber weather and treacherous pitches hindered play with 15 thousand spectators watching a lengthy contest. Jackson claimed four wickets, while Bell top scored for Australia with 23.
Federal discussions on suspending fodder duties stir mixed reactions from New South Wales Queensland and South Australia with Tasmania opposing. Tasmanian and Victorian governments have yet to respond while industry groups urge rebates for feed imports amid grain shortages. Premier of Tasmania proposes direct state support to cover duties.
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