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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
2
The New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association Canterbury Limited cites a London cable dated 16 June noting frozen meat values. Prime Canterbury mutton and lambs are both listed at 4d per lb with the market described as weak.
Local authorities misread a government pledge of up to 200 pounds for Coronation celebrations. The County and Borough Councils allocated funds across schools and a memorial. Telegram guidance later reduced available funds to 200 pounds, limiting the memorial. Sir Joseph Ward may reconsider after Mr Harper's inquiry.
Hospital Board invites tenders for hospital supplies with closing date in July. Ashburton County Brass Band to practice at 8 pm. Ramway Excursions advertise fares for Dunedin Winter Show and Coronation Day. Miner Will iams finds 400 ounce nugget near Roeburne, Perth. Gale forecast with rain later. Funeral of Mrs Donald Williamson held with service by Rev G B Inglis. American Shipbuilding Trust buys Bethlehem Steel Company. Makohine viaduct opened with smooth train crossing. John Parker case adjourned in Auckland Police Court. Ten shilling and boys licenses allow fishing in Ashburton river and adjacent streams. Maoris of New Zealand considering presenting Mr Carroll with sovereign purse for services to the native race, who declines. Photographers regulated under Royal patronage. Studio High Street Christchurch.
A Mount Somers meeting drew fair turnout as residents elected a committee for the year including Mosers Tait as chairman, Harvey, Armstrong, Turton, Bennett, Hutchison, and J. Price as secretary. Provesty Sames added.
Mr Henry Stephenson to auction household effects of Mr Robert Lamb on premises N E Belt. Mataura residents vote £400 for brick Atheneum memorial. NZ Farmers Co operative Association to hold Barford clearing sale on Thursday July 24. Mr Andrew Ore opens flags for coronation celebrations. Gore approves public library memorial. Athenaeum to be taken over by Borough Council. Lyttelton mayor telegram replies government subsidy for coronation rejoicings covers fireworks decorations and children's feasts. Mr E W Mer arranges unique manuscript book for Canterbury Public Library to record place names in Maori and European languages with Hon C C Bowen assisting.
A vintage notice touts Pletcher Bros Milk Kisses made from butter cream and sugar at a low price. It promises delight to buyers and suggests a health tip about avoiding cold symptoms by using a remedy named TUSSIOURAa.
A staffer recounts Palmerston North and North Taranaki dairy growth. Co operative factories attract settlers from Canterbury, with wages around 18s weekly and ten week winter breaks. The Whenuakura Factory uses joint liability bank finance and gravity flow for efficiency.
The Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association held its annual meeting at Arcade rooms with twenty three members present. They adjourned the meeting for a fortnight in respect to President Donald Williamson who recently died, and a sympathy letter to the family was approved.
The Colonial Premiers Lenpon and other guests attend dinners and an evening party on the 21st and 25th hosted by Mr Chamberlain and the Prince of Wales. Sentries from the Nates Carabineers stand at the Hotel Cecil. 800 guests invited to a reception at the Imperial Institute hosted by Mr Reaves for Mr Seddon, featuring numerous dignitaries and spouses.
Officers of the National Burgher Scouts dined at Pretoria with Colonel Girouard who spoke of Canadian freedom. He described himself as a French Canadian among ex Commandants Vilonel and Celliers and lauded Sir Wilfrid Laurier as proof of constitutional liberality. The Scouts disband today.
The Queen reviewed the troops and took the Royal salute on behalf of the King in London on June 17. The march past drew brilliant spectacle with the King's Colonials receiving marked acclamation. Indian Princes, Mr Bordon of Canada, and Mr Seddon occupied prominent places around the saluting point. The King and Queen returned to Windsor in the evening. The King is decidedly better.
In Lennox on June 17 the Australians closed their first innings at 154 for 10 with Trumper 31 Hill 46 Gregory 19 and Darling 6 among others. South of England were 29 for five after Abel 26 Wrathall 1 Troup 0 Thompson 1 Bush 0 Storer 1. Rain halted play after the Colonials reached 104 for three in their second innings.
Physicians endorse Wilton’s Boro ferrum as the best curative for nervous prostration and brain exhaustion and for preventing weaknesses from nervous strain. It is sold only by Geo. W. Wilton, chemist, Wellington. Hollis cycles showcased at John Orr Co with Birmingham made models praised for quality.
United Press reports June 17 that Gazett e will publish rules directing female inmates over twelve to learn domestic work and over fourteen to study household management cooking and laundry. Boys will receive military drill and girls physical exercise, with swimming life saving and religious instruction included.
The Ashburton County Racing Club met yesterday with fair attendance. The report praised a successful season with profits despite wet weather and noted improvements to the course and proposed lawn extension and building enlargements. Officers were elected and discussions included posting jockey scratchings publicly and seeking support for club buildings from Canterbury Jockey Club.
An advertisement extols Impey’s Tiny Apple as a gentle bowel mover that heals indigestion and related ailments without griping. It claims safety for women and children and lists 2s 6d per bottle with Wholesalers Sharlind and Co. Wellington. Also promotes Fletcher Bros Java Mocha coffee and a poultry incubator catalogue for smallholders.
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