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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
2
Messrs Stringer and Cresswell open a branch office at Ma Davison's Waost Street Ashburton with Thursday visits and additional days. Mr J Davisor represents them in Ashburton to receive actions and accept communications. Also notes existing investment sums and local train schedules.
The record lists the June moon phases with times for full moon at 2 823 pm and last quarter at 9 G9Mam. first quarter at 1dem and new moon. Apogee occurs at 6 83% pm.
The notice lists mail matters affecting Tasmania Australia July 6th and several regions including Cayton India China Scratte Nettlement South Africa Harape and United Kingdom with expected end dates August 13th. It mentions connections via Brindisi and Monowat and a 12:30 pm deadline.
June 28 reports show excitement in the ont market with prices rising beyond current South African orders while Australian orders drop to zero. Buyers are speculating or awaiting suppliers for advance orders. prices advance from 14d to 18 44d per bushel with sacks at 6d and freight on country routes.
The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association lists current farmer prices in pounds shillings and pence for milling wheat Danish and Canadian oats barley malting barley Partridge grass seed and other grains. The notice notes warehouse and levy context and mentions Footnote on boots and store in Ashburton.
June 29 1901 reports the Australian Parliament’s expulsion of Mr Findley after a newspaper he was linked to republished a libel about the King from The Irish People. The piece argues the move dangers loyalty and could backfire politically, noting reprints by other Australian papers and predicting Findley’s likely return.
Trooper R O Gill of Caertnoy received a gold medal from Christo harsh citizens on Thursday. Trooper A H Wilkie was awarded his war medal among ten recipients at Dunedin. A bankruptcy order directs benefits for the deceased Paonate-Iore E W Hanmer, with Official Assignee as Administrator. Reports from front lines note many impostor troops in Australia, while returning soldiers face robbery at sea. In Ashburton Wananui, the Wakarai schoolroom hosted a crowd for a troupe performance with laughter and music, followed by refreshments. The royal party decorations in four New Zealand centers are reviewed by a traveling journalist.
The foundation stone of the Vicoria Mamora was laid with aid from the Duke of Cornwall at Dunedin on Thursday. Mount Somers quarries supplied the stone for the project and the event drew local interest in Ashburton and surrounding districts.
United Press reports A H Exner, Leipsiger Bank manager, was arrested in Berlin tied to a bank and pension scheme case. Details remain sparse as investigations proceed.
The coroner's inquest into the Grand Hotel fire resumed as Jessie Minns refused to name those who threatened her. Mia Minna urged disclosure to protect her daughter, who described three men peering at her through a pantry window and menacing threats including knives and pistols.
The Duke of York thanks New Zealand for its hospitality and hospitality and asks the government to convey gratitude for arrangements and entertainment. He praises railway, post, and police services, notes military reviews, cadet corps progress, and the Meors people. He expresses hope for closer ties between Britain and New Zealand and extends best wishes for prosperity.
The Discovery voyage will halt at Melbourne where Mr George Murray and Captain Scott designate key scientific staff. Murray edits the findings and directs research on the Ross ice barrier to locate land beyond the barrier and address ice formation questions. Scott may choose wintering on sea or land between Capes Johnson and Crozier after director consultation.
A Sydney journal misreported Barton remarks on the New Hebrides prompting a French Consul General letter defending private views on land and territorial rights. The note stresses concerns over a potential private ownership claim and official restraint. Meanwhile French residents seek Dr Farran to oversee French interests with magisterial powers, opposed by British residents who warn of underhand French control.
Funeral crowds attend the Eyreton cemetery service for three victims. Detective Fitzgerald tracked the suspect McLean over about 150 miles while evidence and testimonies raise questions of motive and money hidden in a bank safe. A second photograph of McLean at the police station draws public interest.
The Lusitania on a voyage from Liverpool to Montre s went ashore at Caps Ballard Newfoundland. Five hundred passengers were saved but some passengers caused panic rushing boats with knives. Officers struggled to maintain order as women and children were aided ashore by locals in dire conditions.
A man named Martin died at the hospital and post mortem findings confirmed plague as the cause. Another man named Breen, a city resident, has been attacked by the plague.
Lord Hopetoun and his suite arrived by the Warrimoon to receive by the Governor General. The welcome was warm in Hobart with the streets decorated as mounted troops escorted him to Government House.
In Adelaide a Queen Victoria Home site is being prepared by the South Australian Company. An anti clerical riot in Gyon threatens churches with arson and two have burned. The Senate backs a postal bill clause on non delivery of letters connected to sweeps. Australia moves to establish a national Agriculture Department on American lines. The National Bank of New York suspends payment. Paris to Berlin auto race reports 389 miles in 6 hours with accidents and one fatality.
Major General F. P. W. Kitchener cleared a large area south of Middleburg capturing 67 Boers and removing 400 women and children. Malan attacked Richmond, captured outlying Sangara positions, and threatened the town with surrender. Boers took loot and 24 horses. 221,000 jeeps were reported in several districts. In Commons, Lord Kitchener estimated 70,000 to 86,000 mounted troops in South Africa. A skating club meeting drew a large turnout and elected several new members.
The Duke of Cornwall awards Sir Joseph Ward a solid silver cigar and cigarette case with Royal Highness's badge. the item suits table or sideboard. The Duke and Duchess also send fucograph photographs to Lady Ward as the Governor and Ministers return from Chefatchurch to play.
June reports the King will be crowned at Westminster next June and a 37 member Commission will receive petitions from those claiming coronation service roles. The Imperial Protestant Federation and 27 organizations protest Parliament altering the transubstantiation declaration without a nationwide appeal, urging public action with large newspaper ads.
At a meeting of the New Zealand Sheep Breeders Association the council gained authority to order flock inspections by two competent inspectors. If inspectors are not representative, the council may expunge the flock from the flock book. A draft bylaw was to be prepared for association registration.
News in Brief notes a dissolution of partnership and big reductions as Mitchell and Turner close their drapery stock. A Cox Street brick dwelling near the Arcade is for sale Saturday. An ad promotes Wapz's Worm Woes and Acetylnne Gen for home improvements with local estimates.
At Hawkes Bay Jockey Club winter meeting fastires racecouray on June 28 saw Evening Wonder win easily after scratchings. Dividend £22 304p. Other results included Robis Adair 3 and Rucmehange 3, with a total pool around £4,872 for the day and £20,085 overall.
A long list of candidates and horse names appears for the New Zealand Grasp National Bonnin meeting. Entries include many horse names such as Evening Wonder, The Guard, Derringcote, Firefly, Fulmen, Royal Conqueror, Battleaxe, Dundee, Tassels and others, reflecting a broad field of entrants.
Incomplete clip discusses a strong mové and confusion over financial offerings. Mentions New Zealand and unspecified events with unclear details and names due to damaged OCR text.
Reports from June 24 to June 26 cover the City Council Finance Committee approving a 400 payment to the Royal Reception Committee with detailed accounts to follow, a North Canterbury Women Teachers Association appeal for equal pay principles, a Arbitration Court conclusion on the Tanner and Felimongere dispute, and a deceased editor found in bed along with a serious fall injury to farmer Robert Wallace.
Telegraphic dispatches report the death of F Goodwin secretary to the British resident at Raratonga due to a rocket explosion on June With four natives injured. The barque John Gambies wrecked off Papeete May 24 carrying raw sugar for the Assoniat Sugar Company. crew refloated on reef, vessel total loss. Captain and crew reached Auckland aboard the Tavivant current carried the vessel ashore earlier.
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