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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 28, 1901
Page
2
Daily train arrivals listed for Ashburton and Christchurch with times 10 45 am 12 48 pm and 8 pm. Timaru shows 10 25 am and 6 57 pm with express and other stations including Cromedin and Springburn.
Moon times and phases listed for February including full moon on the 4th at 9 am, last quarter on the 12th at 2 42 am, apogee on the 9th, new moon on the 19th at 2 15 pm, first quarter on the 28th at 6 pm. March dates show rites on the 23rd and page numbers 29 to 31 with times 5 57, 6 15, 5 58, 6 30 and 5 46.
Fragmented notices show scattered railway and postal timings for Northern Porte Westport and related regions. Entries reference Rotomatana and Westralia with unspecified dates and approximate times in late March and early April.
The report lists commodity prices for wheat oats maize peas and dairy products in Sydney and Merseyside dated March 27. Prices are given in old currency and vary by item region with notes that quotations reflect merchant retailer rates rather than slightly lower brokered values.
At Addington market fat cattle ranged £8 10s to £10 for prime heifers and £5 17s 6d to £7 10s for others. Fat sheep numbered around 3,000 with a fall in demand from buyers. Good cows opened strong but futures fell after local needs were met. many good ewes and lambs sold, with lighter stock easing to 16s and under. Store sheep and cattle saw varied activity with solid baconers and stores advancing in price.
A fortnightly live stock sale at the Geralding Farmers yards draws a large crowd with a total sheep entry near 14 000 head. Prices range from 93 3d to 16s 6d for various ages and breeds while cattle bring 4 10s to 6 10s per head for dries and fat cows. Lambs, yearlings, and rams show varied values, with Leicestershire and Romney entries noted among the offerings.
Temuka yards saw a heavy turnout with about 8000 sheep penned including many old ewes selling slowly while store and fat lambs remained strong. Pigs and sheep dominated trade and English Leicesters and Border Leicesters sold readily. cattle sale started late as yarding of sheep and pigs kept prices steady.
At Burnside market 222 head were yarded with heavy cattle in good demand. Fat cattle sold near peak rates, while half fat and dairy beef moved poorly with reductions. Best bullocks ranged from £7 7s to £9 10d, extras to £10, cows and heifers £6 13s to £7 18s, other cows £3 10s to £5 10s.
Footballers are reminded that the Pirates Football Club annual meeting is tomorrow evening in McDonnella Roome Tancred street at 7 30 pm. Full attendance of members is requested and attending members are invited to attend.
The article surveys Lord Kitchener’s talks with General Botha over terms ending the Boer War, noting Botha’s rejection of lenient offers. It cautions against sentimental peace, highlights British gains, and predicts rapid Boer collapse as De Wet’s plans fail and British captures mount.
Reports from the Wellington market note a charity appeal for the Queen's Statue Fund with substantial local response. The Agricultural Department announces many new dairy registrations and warns against unregistered operations. Railway plans reveal extra trains for Baator holidays and special night services on April 4. An infant in Timaru dies after nurse administers belladonna liniment by error, verdict accidental death. Obituary for Mr W Giles of Wakanui dies in Ashburton Hospital after decades in the colony. Bravery Races at Temuke Bicycle Club moves Easter Monday with a new asphalt track and growing entries. Mr George Hart, former Coleridge MP, praised for his conduct and a framed portrait on display in Timaru as part of local recollections.
United Press Association reports the steamer Federal, en route from Port Kembla to Albany with a coal cargo, is feared to have foundered. The latest crew list includes Captain J Coull and officers A Henderson P Reader and J Hill among many others.
Melbourne March 27 The Federal owners say she may have weathered the storm and believe she did not founder. Theories include striking sand or a collision with another vessel. A varnished taffrail fragment fuels the wreck hypothesis and a harbor of refuge attempt amid dense fog. A Newcastle steamer saw wreckage near Raw Head thirty miles south of Gabro. If true, crew may have reached shore at Raw Head, near nearby fishing stations.
In Surrey the Conway inquest heard Government Analyst say strychnine could be dissolved in water or alcohol for delivery. Edith Huddlestone testified to stout use and illness. Jane Smith admitted giving plum and blackcurrant to the deceased. After 25 minutes the jury found Conway died of strychnine administered by Jane Smith and she was committed for trial at the criminal sessions opening April 1.
Report from London says 70 Boers were entangled by wire during an Lichtenburg clash and were largely shot. British columns clashed with Boer forces while Lauch Chamberlain stated no return to talks with Botha. Germans expelled from the Transvaal receive compensation, with most beneficiaries being Netherlands Railway officials.
Fragmentary notes place Kruitzinger near the Orange River on March 27 seeking fordable crossing, then turning south west. Time stamps mention Wakapuaka and 11 45 pm in a terse, unpolished record.
Weiirxaron reports on March 27 that Colonel Robin cables the Premier that he is returning with the Third Contingent from South Africa.
Tenders are invited for leasing the Buogleush Estate at Mount Somers by either single or three lots. Tenders close on April 6 with Mr W E D Bishop solicitor Christchurch acting for the executors of the late Mr J M Purge. Smoke New Venng
The Stratharyfe hatch fire yesterday left fumes so strong that after hatch operations paused and three stevedores were prostrated, needing hoisting to deck. Windlass setups aided resumed work after dinner as crew called the task Avertaxp. The Bishop of Melanesia sailed today aboard the Southern Cross. A Freemans Bay park land lease poll saw 627 in favor from 4600 ratepayers, a bare majority.
The Federation Commission members finished inquiries in Sydney and sail for Tasmania then Victoria and South Australia. The Chairman thanked Acting Premier Lee for office space and courtesies. They expect a Sydney return in about three weeks and will report on New South Wales agriculture and future NZ product markets.
A report from Moscow and St. Petersburg describes deadly riots with seventeen killed and thirty wounded in Moscow and eleven killed and twenty two wounded in St. Petersburg. Forty students draw lots to decide who should kill Russian Minister of Education M. Bogoliepoff.
A transport dispute in Gimarn sparks anger as two steamers bring coal and an engine hauls stone for river works. On return, trucks are taken from sidings leaving farmers unable to load grain, signaling a looming track shortage and rising tension.
United Press reports the Premier wires the Mayor to confirm plans to laminate government buildings and build platforms and arches in four centers for the royal visit. Each center to spend £1000, risking over legal expenditure. an indemnity act is sought. The Premier says the extraordinary situation justifies swift passage next session with broad support.
A report alleges a secret proposal to exchange British control of the New Hebrides for French concessions in Newfoundland. Lord Hope toun queried Chamberlain, who said there is absolutely no foundation. The observer notes Ottawa aims to prevent land transfers that could fortify rivals to the Empire.
Results from the Auckland and Wangandry Christchurch matches show top aggregates at 800, 600, and 1000 yards. Key shooters include King, Wilson, Loveday, Sergeant Okay, Nelson, Humphries, Ballinger, Webster, and Randell with prize lists for last and Lash Try contests. Team totals for Woodville, Petene, Karori, and others noted. Pearson of Timaru wins Union Company cup for highest aggregate in Wangendry Christchurch and Wallington events.
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