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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 03, 1902
Page
2
The text lists sun rise times and moon phases with references to last quarter full moon and apogee. It records various times such as 6 42 and 6 43 for rising and 10 2 20 pm for moon events, indicating astronomical data for a specific date.
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The article argues for reform of remount supply for Britain’s armed forces, noting remount procurement scandals and the need to source horses within the empire. It highlights Australia and Africa as key breeding sites and suggests New Zealand as a leading supplier hub, urging agricultural groups to push for a large scale imperial horse breeding program.
Mosara Datoe Lowry & Co advertise the Atalante cyalon made with 190 gonalse 8.8.4 pads and plated rims. They claim it is the strongest model available in the colony and note Danlop or Palmer tyres as fittings.
The Zethven Collie Club plans its usual triata on March 17 and 18. Hampstead Town Board adds ten percent to unpaid gil rates due March 31, 1900. Auction for Mr J Taylor’s chaffcutting plant to Mesere W Legerwood and Sons Highbank at £380. Flemington farm sale at 223 per acre to Mr Thomas White. Ashburton agency for new American corset secures firm with strong sales. Autumn novelties eyed for ladies, millinery in window praised as up to date.
Canon Dundas formerly Dean of Hobart has been appointed Archdeacon of Dorset. The report notes rising customs receipts totaling £6.6 million in seven and a half weeks driven by solar tea and tobacco payments. The richest Greek merchant in London recently died leaving £2.688 million, with £600k left to Aephalonia Islanders. Prince Henry visits Niagara Falls on February 28, welcomed by the Governor General’s aide.
United Press summary reports several plague cases. Hayes on Quasex Street and Oldfield on Market Street are ill. Logan, Faulkner, and Gibson also mentioned with deaths including Mrs Gilbert. Ada Lee is noted as Jennie Lee’s sister. Oldfield resided at Potts Point.
The Butter Association urges Mr Hanbury to declare milk blended butter illegal due to 36 percent moisture, pushing for a 16 percent standard. Hanbury regrets blending in Parliament and cites Margarine Act questions awaiting appeal outcomes on legality and required legislation.
A Ashburton meeting in the County Council Chamber elected 19 volunteers to form the band. Humphreys chosen bandmaster after unanimous support. committees tasked with drafting rules. Members discussed instrument purchases and forming a company with shareholding. Meeting adjourned to 7pm next Saturday.
A full St Patrick's Sports Association committee meeting discussed nine new members and extensive correspondence for sports programs across the colony. The group praised school committees for date changes to March 18 and confirmed plans for Plague Bill Martin's appearance at the upcoming cycling event with other New Zealand and Australian champions.
An advertisement urges buyers to inspect the Rudge Whitworth model and offers part payment options through Guy Cycle Works. It also promotes Chamberlains Colera and Diarrhoea Remedy with claims of life saving, plus a Canterbury cooperative selling baby soothing products at a stated price.
Sixteen officers and 451 men from Colonel Von Donop's convoy were captured. One officer and 105 men were released. A Pretoria correspondent reports the need for fresh horses for regular, timely consigns to prevent progress from stalling.
Kitchener reports February 28 siege near Harrismith as columns from Frankfort to Kotha's Pass push south. Boers lose ground with 450 captured and 600 killed or captured total. 2000 horses and 28 000 cattle seized, plus 50 000 rounds captured. Major Borg and 35 dead found. De Wet active on Wilge River western flank.
Government sources list the wounded and dead among New Zealand troops at Bothasberg. Officials report dangerous wounds to Culledge and Quillon, plus numerous serious and slight injuries among officers and privates. Sergeant Herbert Tims reported killed. The incident drew debate in the House of Commons, with critics calling it a striking gallant action.
A wartime telegraph from Lord Kitchener praises the gallantry of the New Zealanders Seventh Contingent after a February attack. He notes wounded soldiers in hospital are doing well and in good spirits as he bids farewell from Wellington in early March 1902.
The Tasmanian government expresses deep sympathy with New Zealand over the heavy loss suffered by the gallant forces at Bothneberg on Sunday. Premier McLewis notes New Zealand’s magnificent and successful stand against enormous odds and extends condolences to those affected.
In Ashburton and Napier churches memorial services remember troopers Basil Stephens and David Brace, Lt Dickenson, and the Seventh Contingent. Speakers praise bravery, urge memorials, and call for consolation for bereaved families as prayers for peace continue.
Advance notice reports Ashburton members of the Ninth Contingent receiving leave to visit home Wednesday and return Friday. The Mayor pressed the Minister of Kai'waya for railway fare concessions. the reply grants free passages to enable troop visits, a result attributed to the Mayor's persistent efforts.
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