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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
2
Multiple listings advertise 108 acre farm near Buccleuch with fences and water, 19 acre building sites, 2 acre plots, a near-new residence with 3 rooms and acre, and various building sites around Allenton. Agents F Ferriman and counterparts promote prompt sale with favorable terms.
Yarding of cattle and sheep with strong export demand. Steers 6 15 to 11 2a, extra prime 12 to 13 176, heifers 6 2s 6d to 9 10s, cows 3 17 6d to 11. Lambs, fat sheep and pigs priced firm with competition from freezing buyers and outside traders.
Market notes from ADELAIDE and Auckland show wheat ranges for New Zealand and Indian origin, Verdant prices for flour oats and barley, and maize, with multiple shifts in bid and ask. Butter and cheese values listed along with potatoes onions and hams.
Proposals on direct shipment of New Zealand wools to the Continent and establishing a direct steam line have been presented to European producers. If a scheme forms, New Zealand wool producers may receive cash down. Foreign buyers see potential to expand crossbred trade despite current small volume.
June 24 reports show moderate business in prime northern milling with weakening demand for milling and feed. Prices: northern milling 3s 2d, medium 3s 7d to 3s 6d, inferior 3s to 3s 3d, broken 2s 1d to 2s 9d. prime milling 1s 9d–1s 10d. best feed 1s 8d. middling 1s 6d–1s 7d. inferior 1s 3d–1s 6d, sacks extra. Lakes vary from 4s 6d to 3s 6d for different qualities. Prices nominal with accumulating stocks.
A large turnout at the Geraldine fortnightly live stock sale saw a half full yard of stock under poor recent weather. Demand was strong with sheep leading, prices rising across fat and forward categories including ewes in lamb, wethers, and halfbred lambs. Cattle and pigs sold well with ranges for cows, steers, heifers, weaners, and stores listed amid overall brisk activity.
About 117 head sold with quality from medium to good. Prices rose to peak then eased. Bullocks to 9 408 and 11 53, heifers and cows to 11 7s 6d, best crossbreds 175 9d to 19s 6d, lambs around 133 6d to 40 17s, pigs mixed with baconers 23 to 68s, heavy pigs to 75s.
Fragmentary lines chant love of the Motherland and unity in peace or war. The text jumble hints at a patriotic verse praising health and solidarity, ending with a stray garbled name.
The Ashburton Guardian reports interprovincial news and various brief items. Topics include the Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative sale of a 200 plus acre Urar Bridge farm on behalf of W. Irvine to P. Lysaght, London shop property sales on Oxford Street, and social and educational notes from Hawke's Bay to Christchurch plus remarks on milling and licensing cases.
May 1878 saw 2111 depart and arrivals. May 1902 had 1701 arrivals and 2100 departures. Notices announce a two week clearing sale of bicycles and cyclists’ gear at Mr H. D. Johnston’s, a farm sale at Mr George Vucatich’s Chertsey homestead, and other local business ads including jeweller J. W. de Beer and WINE merchants Messen Bishop and Co. The news mentions hospitalisation in Melbourne, harbor board plans to refit warships costing £20,000, and a private sale of a 23 acre farm. A poultry farm witness in Christchurch Civil Court referenced shop eggs. The Auckland Harbour Board refunds wharfage for oranges on the Rotokina, and a joke about General Manning’s bachelor life closes.
At Christchurch yesterday the Education Board discussed occupancy of Reserve 1542 Springburn by the Ashburton High School Board. It was agreed solicitors should assess the case noting the school existed before the reserve vested in the High School Board and 1878 allocations. Inspectors reported on Methven Alford Forest Bushside Lyndhurst Highbank schools. The Caledonian Society requested access to Board scholarships and examinations on Scottish history and literature, and the Board agreed.
The Marylebone Cricket Club pledges to sponsor a fifteen man team to Australia in 1918 subject to conditions. The Times reports preparations are far advanced with P F Warner likely captain. MCC will share costs with professionals paid and amateurs covered.
The Majeroni Dramatic Company returns to Ashburton for a two night season at Oddfellows Hall Friday and Saturday. Friday offers Frank Harvey drama A Ring of Iron with praise for its noble characters and moral triumphs. Saturday features the Flight for Life in a program described as well staged and entertaining. Box plan is open at H. M. Jones for seat bookings.
A new gadget called the Rex Broadcast Sowing Attachment enables even distribution of seed and manure from drill machines. Designed by Mick GB Restell of Hamilton, the galvanised iron device mounts to any drill, spreads materials evenly across the field, and is durable and affordable for farmers.
A deputation of the Fire Brigades Association met the Premier on June 24 to learn government plans for Fire Brigades legislation. The Premier said there would be no change from the prior bill’s framework and that fire brigades and state fire insurance would be treated separately. The Fire Brigade Bill will follow the 1831 Lower House framework and is expected early in the session.
Sydney reports a special Cabinet meeting today to discuss the Broken Hill water question. The government asks councils to form a white water supply committee while trains bring water from the Silverton dam. Mines face shortages and up to 40 000 people in two states are affected as miners idle.
In London on June 23 Mr Ritchie told the House of Commons only the first ten million guarantee for the Transvaal War Contribution Loan was secured. Sir M Hicka Bogoh warned about earmarking Transvaal receipts to avoid loss of later contributions. Mr Chamberlain noted valuable diamond finds in the Transvaal Caretown. Pretoria prepares indenturing Asiatics for mines with end of indenture repatriation, mines to be supplied by year end.
Sydney reports show state stock declines after drought with 26,675,000 sheep, 1,625,000 cattle, 421,000 horses, and 199,000 pigs. Lambing rates mix, total wool clip falls to 148,096,000 pounds, down 944,000,001 from last year.
Police raided a Chinese laundry in Paineastow Nore on June 24 and found about 70 lb of opium in 164 packets hidden under roof tubes. Pipes and other smoking requisites were seized, with 4 summons issued against the Chinese operators. The opium was confiscated as proof of ongoing smoking activity.
Excelsior Football Club travelled by drag to Springburn and lost 13 nil to the local team in a fast, competitive match. D Fergus opened scoring in the first spell, Johnstone added a second in the second spell, and B Brown ran in near the corner after a loose rush. Moses converted both scores, while both sides pressured for further tries and the home side showed better serum work and defense.
An uneven match on rough ground saw Mr W. Smith from Ashburtot act as impartial referee. He failed to blow for every slight infringement, causing a sparse scrum but the game held spectator interest. Afterward visitors attacked Mrs Lylian's with a good spread prepared. An evening dance followed at Staveley Hall with attendees enjoying late festivities.
The wind from the ranges drove heavy snowfall and bitter cold temperatures before sundown. Captain Edwards predicts improving weather despite the outlook. A snowfall report from Spresdeagie district notes a fall last night. It has been snowing all morning.
Queensland joins federation in a high spirited stance while seeking accommodation of local needs. Turkish War Ministry orders Salonika and Adrianople to prepare for fifty thousand troops. Government allows children under ten to perform on stage with license. Grand Jury hesitates on a Kentucky murder case amid perceived threats. Grover Cleveland denies a presidential bid. Lancashire operatives face shorter hours as cotton mills close on weekends. Scottish coal board cuts daily wages to a minimum.
June reports from Servia describe royal mourning for Alexander and Queen Draga in Greece. Servian officers in St Petersburg faced contumely and missiles in the Aquarium Theatre as unrest grows. Bulgarian Guards repulse a Turkish frontier crossing at Guilipe with Turkish casualties and Bulgarian losses.
Peter arrived at Belgrade where crowds cheered him. The Premier introduced the King to the Russian Minister who then presented him to the Austrian Minister. The Russian Minister also had official intercourse with the Premier as other Foreign Ministers were absent.
Reports from June 25 to June 26 describe the Essex No 3 hold discharge nearly complete with damage to contents mainly osts and no passenger transfer arranged. A shipping conference is planned to discuss potential reductions, with an amicable settlement expected. A barque West Australian is ashore near Troubridge Island but not in danger and to be floated with tug aid. A Board of Enquiry exonerates a school teacher over a private address. Public notices promote Woods cure and Leader Tyre products with guarantees.
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