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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
2
The note lists lunar phases with approximate times for first quarter and apogee events. It references dates and times in the evening and morning, indicating sequence of quarter and full Moon markers across a period.
The piece discusses possible early end to the South African War tied to Schalk Burger movements. It contrasts British public pressure for peace with Chamberlain's stance on subjugation of the Boers and questions De La Rey's chivalry after releasing Lord Methuen. It mentions related local notices and civic updates.
Narisa Cov Fakir leads with 1 2 placements and dividends of £5 168 11s. Sonia Starss Osmelot and Immerston show 1 2 placings with 23 18s and £2 4s dividends. Painful wording shown for other listed teams and dividend amounts.
Weather warns of high wind in western area. Horse racing results list Hack Heroiys-Bucharlab 1 Cobra 2 Hokiwnetu 3 and others with divisions and times. An ad promotes Wade's Worm Higa worm treatment for children.
Five days of rain have destroyed crops and damaged infrastructure from Alford Forest to Ashburton. Totals reach 6.105 inches, with 3.056 inches on Monday. Flooded lines at Hook Morven Studholme disrupt express service. a Sandalip derailment near Otipopo tunnel blocks the track. A search for missing man John Thompson continues as river conditions hinder inquiry.
March 26 report from Timanu notes rain and wire restoration after a severe weather episode. While communications and services are back, extensive damage to roads and bridges cuts farming areas with heavy losses to hay, crops, and livestock.
TO THE EDITOR Stg. In answer to Old Neighbour's will request the advertisement copy is published. A pamphlet on Agriculture in New Zealand will be posted for one penny postage. It is a reprint of articles by practical farmers from the Weekly Press. Applications to the Agricultural Editor Worky Press Obdlatohurah.
The body of Edward McCave who drowned in the Hinds river on Monday was recovered by a search party yesterday near the scene. Coroner R Alcorn proceeded to the spot this afternoon to hold an inquest.
A Daily Mail notice promotes Encyclopaedia Britannica as a compact reference for busy businessmen. It highlights the work’s comprehensive coverage and boiled down facts, urging residents to subscribe before the April fifth deadline when the special offer ends.
Letter describes rapid river rise Sunday afternoon with water at 4 35 pm up forty eleven inches and a five minute rise near three inches. Observations note drift lines, paddock flow, and riverbed contractions affecting flood height.
Four commercial travellers Messia M Geen Cobb Hayman and Bovnington narrowly escaped drowning crossing Utakuca Creek after a slip made the road impassable. They crossed unseen and were washed by water but preserved crops and equipment. One other man H Ritchcock suffered a paralytic stroke and died at hospital after a fall injured Martin Codyre was run over by a wheel breaking ribs.
United Press Association reports that a London bill would place England and Wales under county and borough councils as rating authority for technical, secondary and primary education with committees dominated by Councils. Denominationalists may supply schools where needed, London special case to be settled in 1903. First reading carried 176 to 23.
Dr Roberts says all patients convalescent and recovering at Okoroire with arsenic suspected. The inquest on Mr Court unlikely to reopen as police see no new evidence. Government Analyst report awaited. Inspector Cullen and two detectives remain without a clue to the mystery.
Postmaster General Sir Joseph Ward reported the landing of the first section of the Pacific cable between New Gosland Norfolk Island and Australia. He noted plans to connect Fiji soon and hoped for cheap rates for New Zealand. Messages of congratulations followed from Mayors and officials in Australia and New Zealand.
In brief: Hoslator Football Club holds a meeting at Templar Hall tonight at eight. Mr H Stephenson will auction household items including a piano at Mr G F Barnett’s premises. Also noted are local repairs, bicycle price cuts, prize winner notices, dairy market activity, and exploration news including early North Pole motorized ventures.
A fragment notes a medicine named Wangs Twavaind Bowpurs claimed to soothe Babice and reduce fever and prevent Slotches price amid Ix Smoke New Venna context. The garbled text references health remedies and possible pricing.
The Auckland Electric Tramways seeks a loan of 300 000 pounds with 285 630 underwritten. King Edward's Birthday is set for May 30 with June 26 and 27 gazetted as bank holidays. In Canberra a motion seeks a reciprocal trade deal with New Zealand. Pearl shell industry shifts headquarters from Thursday Island to Dutch New Guinea due to immigration rules.
The Brussels Morning Post notes Britain may allow a Dutch ambulance for Boers and confirms shifts in policy. British officials discuss safe conduct and peace talks led by Schalk Burger, with reports of Boer leaders open to settlement while military actions persist. A contingent voyage sails toward the Cape.
The report notes Loxpox in March 9 and a Kwangsi capture of Kanchan. M Delcases, the French Premier, backs French interests including the Hankan Railway once Belgian. Japanese papers discuss France in Yunnan and Russia in Manchuria. Admiral Alexieff, C in E Siberia, granted months leave signaling no expected complications.
An Canterbury based cooperative promotes a cholera and diarrhea remedy claiming it can control illness with a bottle at hand. The advertisement urges households to buy now, suggesting it may save lives.
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