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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 11, 1902
Page
2
The fragment lists moon phases and times for different dates including new moon full moon and apogee events with times like 4oOM 10 220 pm and am 8 80am. It appears to be a rough ephemeris page noting quarters and apogee occurrences with inconsistent numerals.
Postal notices list mail days for Northern Ports and West Coast with times for Tuesday March 11 and Wednesday March 12. It covers routes to Samoa Hawaii Philippines Japan United States Canada United Kingdom and Europe with deadlines and special handling such as money orders and registered articles.
In four weeks ending March, Waihi Gold Mining Co processed 12 839 tons of ore for bullion valued at 41 090 pounds, the highest mining return yet recorded, surpassing the previous December peak. Total bullion produced to date stands at 2 056 061 pounds.
March 9 Canterbury and Dunedin mutton advanced one sixteenth of a penny. New Zealand beef fair average quality oxen prices rose. The overall market remained unchanged. Official quotes from the Frozen Meat trade Association apply to large lots of mutton or lamb and beef quarters.
Attendance was large at Tinward yards with above average entries. A notable bid of 36 two year old cards was offered and withdrawn at 41938. Representative prices included cattle steers to 4 103, heifers 45 to 539 6d, cows 4 10s to 7108, yearling 2 10a, fat sheep and lambs with crossbred values and various quotes for ewes and wethers. Mr Peache's ewes and other crossbred stock also listed with prices.
Messra Friedlander Bros report selling gold on Agcounb at Mr Timothy Connolly chief farm Winchmore to Mr Fag Glaguey of Kiffalton at satisfactory price.
On the 10th March at Maronan Head Tinwald the wife of J Johnston of a son. Both doing well.
Editorial from Ashburton Guardian endorses Mr Collins for mayor urging the burgesses to reelect him. It praises his service to the town, notes occasional leniency with councillors, and argues for a paid, modest mayoral stipend to widen candidate pool and ensure fair tenure.
Moderate southerly winds with fire indications tonight. Ashburton County Council seeks input on small bird nuisance from farmers. New competition entries close for High School sports. Musketry course notes rifle update. Water channels dry, prompting talk of a high pressure supply. Mr Hugo Friedlander to visit Britain and Europe March 25 for health and business. Geraldine floods cause six feet rise in creeks. Paddock damage reported. St Papnicg’s Seorns Association plans a smoke concert and reports committee activity. Ninth Contingent farewell in Dunedin features gifts and tribute. Local ads for Atalanta cycles 1902 and Hetchler Bros Tea Competition details.
The document from our cable column reports a British General Officer and likely his column captured by Boer forces, a blow to national pride. The piece questions why a senior commander could be taken and suggests leadership gaps in South Africa.
Master Patrick Higgins enters Royal Navy training aboard the Royal Arthur in Wellington with plans to sail to Portmouth for a year’s seagoing preparation. Ashburton Swimming Club gears up for a 2.30 Domain Baths carnival with 70 entries and rising. The Sydenham Borough Council announces HY Wilson of Christchurch as design winner for new chambers. A coroner’s inquest deems Reginald Ford’s death accidental under chloroform.
Mr W Stongee faces enma to lond on second mortgages while notices confirm proper tty in the estates of Arthur Wilson and D Rimmington, sold with F Ferrimans Megars Fletcher Dros. Tribes of Christchurch advertise extra prizes in a Tea Competition. Bradbury and Co liquidation leads to a favourable deal for Tribe Co. Sale starts Tuesday March 7.
The South Island Battalion of the Ninth Contingent paraded through two main city streets. The unit appears solid though some Korean horses resemble ponies and look unsteady. The Ladies' Committee raised 60 pounds for band instrumentation. Hoerses shipped from Port Chalmoera. officers Lieutants foltstons and McLaren added. A typhoid rumor arises but German measles diagnosed. Turner from the West Coast remains quarantined, tentmates released.
At a March 31 meeting of the Manukau Theatre Committee Constable Tapp reported residents could obtain alcohol from the Ninth Contingent camp and drunkenness was widespread. The committee, noting the camp is exempt from the Licensing Act, urged a representation to the camp Commandant and the Defence Minister.
Premier replies to deputation on Catlins River railway says Agent General cites damaging colony finances and warns heads of departments to curb March expenditures. Treasury directs strict economy to prevent overspending before 31 March and Ministers to be informed of likely votes.
The Ashburton Permanent Building and Investment Society held its annual meeting with Dr Trevor chairing. Directors Friedlander Stanton, Orr, Ward, Ballock, Wath, Strohe, Baxter, Tucker and Fowler were elected after adopting the report and balance sheet, noting a 24 percent interim dividend and defalcations wiped to under £6000.
A terse, garbled line references a correspondent's expressed opinions and implies a need for clarification by the source. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, or places to identify the event or person involved.
A reader from Ashburton argues that the New Zealand Millers' Association exploits a flour price monopoly. He cites high per ton flour revenue, worker salaries, and export cost discrepancies, urging farmers to boycott and support a non association mill to serve public interest.
An Indigenous New Zealand defensefront and hardy leader prepare to drive the Boers from their positions in Ste Glen. England remembers Moajuba and the icy weather that tests resolve, while references to Buekleg Woods and a peppermint cage hint at local wartime or symbolic barrages.
A 1902 licensing poll is forecast with Prohibition gains since 1896 and 1899. The Prohibition vote rose from about 98 219 to 118 575, while Continuance also climbed. Canterbury shows rising Prohibition in 13 electorates though Christchurch remains unlikely to carry. Prohibition supporters plan a major year long campaign with lecturers touring Maoriland.
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