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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 24, 1902
Page
2
The fragment lists lunar phase markers for March, including last quarter and new moon times, first and full quarter descriptions, and apogee data. It appears as an ephemeris snippet with scattered numbers and partial phrases.
Malis ciove outlines planned changes to multiple locations with adjustments required for implementation. The document notes governing bodies and timelines, urging adherence to revised parameters.
The government statistician's preliminary estimate places the current wheat crop at a little over twelve million bushels, which is seven million bushels higher than prior forecasts. This early figure signals a notable surplus and may affect market outlooks.
Mr Henry Stephenson notes a poor turnout due to bad weather with limited sales. A cow with calf at foot sold for £8. produce prices include potatoes 4s 6d per sack, wheat 1s 6d to 9d per bushel, onions 2d to 4d per pound. sundries sold well.
The London Markets report from Gondoo dated February 15 1902 covers colonial wool sales opening January 21 and closing January 14 with 14 sittings and averages around 19 127 bales daily, notes improved demand for merinos crossbreds and finer wools, price advances of 6 percent for merinos and crossbreds, 10 percent for medium and coarse, plus rising markets in New Zealand and weak wheat prices in London. It also details meat trade dullness in Smithfield, frozen meat prices, Canterbury sheep values, and New Zealand cattle and grain market trends.
An old advertisement touts Wilton's Bovoferrum as a tonic to aid pale and weak women. It claims the product builds up the system, improves blood quality, and supplies nutritive elements to the body.
An Ashburton district overview notes record rainfall across Canterbury and Otago, warns of flood risks, and urges better storm water management. It discusses river and creek blockages, and calls for improved drainage near the Domain. It mentions the naval fortnightly Star of Ashburton Lodge event postponed due to weather and local memorial efforts for Dr Cordner.
Bank honors Ashburton branches hold holiday stores across Friday to Monday for Easter holidays. Rev Li M Tsltte accepts long term prohibition work engagement in Great Britain. Mrs Tsith to England to join him. Tinwald church sale of work on Easter Monday supports St Andrew's funds with prizes and produce. Presowat announces bank transfer of Mr Arrow to Christchurch with Mr Cook succeeding him. change end of month. Paparoa prepares a 13-man voyage leaving April 24. Bisley team support noted. Police court fines for Matthew Pattergon after drunken behavior. Pabbserson remanded. Adventure with a 20ft shark involves Megara Todd's new net. shark cut adrift near breakwater. Dunedin Church Digest urges Parliament to suppress the totalisator. petition to curb gambling. Diarrhoea remedy promotes Chamberlain's product. Canterbury Farmers' Co‑operative Association notes competition closes August 1. prizes for top tea buyers.
News in Brief reports 1100 sacks of waiza sent to Sydney and a large parcel goose sent this week. Pirates Football Club annual meeting adjourned to next Wednesday. All about Dunlop Tyres booklet offered to cyclists. East Street dealer markets The New Century phonograph at city prices. Weather delays Masare Friedlander Broa clearing sale to April. New York six days cycling contract reportedly nets £10,000. £15,000 gate receipts. £1,000 to competitors. £4,000 for expenses. Mandleburgh’s touted as premier macintosh maker. goods sold from Bradbury liquidators. A Tribe and Co advertises waterproof outfits. Fletcher Bros list Tea Competition prize winners. ten extra prizes added to twenty.
Under royal patronage the Sander & Sons Hugalpyt extract received a diploma at the International Exhibition in Amsterdam. The firm warns against substitutes marketed as Eucalypti Extract and cites tests by Medical Clinica of Bonn and Grieswald universities proving their product’s oxygen saturation and purity. The notice urges use of their Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract and safe training powders for babies to avoid dangerous substitutes in treating croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, and dysentery.
The Queen replies to an appeal from Mupich women asking her to influence British troops conduct in South Africa. She regrets the Munich meeting spread groundless slanders against a friendly nation. Boer advices say De Wet and De le Rey seek to unite near Parge as the Commonwealth plans another two thousand troops.
The Premier admits the government erred by not sending a chaplain with early contingents. He argues army regulations prevented a chaplain with the first 500 men and says he will include chaplains in later drafts after deputations from the Ministers' Association.
United Press Association reports a June 28 naval review limited to Channel Cruiser and Reserve squadrons plus dockyard commissioned ships. The fleet includes 18 battleships, 9 first class plus 13 second class cruisers, 19 torpedo gun boats, 30 destroyers, 14 training ships, and 7 torpedo destroyers. Each vessel will be outlined with thousands of electric lights. Critics say the King’s review will lag Victoria’s despite the large display. The Daily Mail notes 2500 colonial troops invited. Crown Colonies attending Fiji will send 20 and Tonga 1000 men.
Cambridge won the annual University boat race by eight lengths despite heavy rain. Cambridge chose the Surrey station and led from Hammersmith Bridge, while Oxford trailed by three lengths at the finish in about 19 minutes.
During a China debate in the House of Commons Lord Cranborne noted the Anglo Japanese agreement was well received by some and drew firmer assent from Russia and Prince, highlighting a chilly reception among others.
A girl named McLean of King Street is feverish from plague. The May patient is dead in Westport. The brigantine Cazio from Clerance River arrives and is fumigated after medical checks. A lady passenger removed from the Monowass is declared to have German measles not smallpox.
A Royal Commission including Lord James, Baron Rothschild, Sir Kenelin Digby and the Home Office Permanent Under Secretary is appointed to investigate the evils of unrestricted alien immigration, with focus on London, and to assess foreign and colonial restrictions and propose remedial measures.
The Cabinet resolved to enforce a portion of the Crimes Act in the disturbed districts of Uraland, with action to be carried out in Ireland and London on March 23.
In London on March 29 Mr Geoff Rhodes suffers another relapse as cooler weather persists. Doctors report heart troubles recurred at night and his general condition remains weaker after a prior illness.
Meansourne reports on March 23 as the bodies of Mansfield and Hunter Healer are recovered following the Ballarat Nining disaster. Authorities confirm search efforts and ongoing investigations.
Fire gutted Her Majesty's Theatre in Sydney on Palm Sunday, trapping a young woman Bella Pye who died. The blaze, fed by stage props, damaged nearby hotels and shops on Market and Pitt streets. Three firefighters were injured. Williamson faces heavy losses as the theatre, its props, and machinery are destroyed. Insurance and costs are listed, with total damage pegged at tens of thousands. The fire origin remains unknown.
In the House of Commons Viscount Cranhorne stated that Chinese troops in Kwangai rebelled due to unpaid wages. The United Press Association report notes the claim relayed by Chinese authorities.
The United Press Association reports strong condemnation of tea duty abolition, warning of revenue loss and harm to trade. Queensland and South Australian Treasurers call it an ill timed curtailment of revenue likely to trigger more spending cuts and taxes. An effort to re commit tea for duty is expected in the Federal House as Mr Barton backs the idea.
An ad touts Impey’s May Apple as cure all for skin conditions, claiming it cleanses the blood and liver to remove taint. Also mentions John Orr & Co displaying House cycles by J Heilis & Sons of Birmingham and claims Hollis bicycles meet high standards. Wave’s Won Fins marketed as effective for children.
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