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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 29, 1902
Page
2
London reports firm wool sales led by Tekampu clip selling at 64 percent. Across the series 156,000 dates catalogued with 75,090 for home use, 75,000 for the Continent, 4,000 for America, 11,000 overs from February. Merino gains ranged 7 to 10 percent with other qualities up to 74 percent.
Market figures show a lively week with wheat quoted from 31 40 to 33 54 per bushel. Oats and barley noted with varied bids amid limited sample availability. Potatoes price listed at 37s 6d per bag for April to May delivery.
The canal gale of stock was held at the Farmers' Yards on Wednesday with near 100 head of sheep and cattle. Poor attendance due to washed bridges limited sales with only two lines of fat ewes and one old ewe privately sold while cattle entries were good but demand weak.
New Zealand prepares for a year end general election under the Representation Act of 1900. Commissions for both islands will sit together to allocate the six additional seats, then independently redraw district boundaries on population quotas with city seats Auckland Wellington Christchurch and Dunedin.
The Sydney Gazette reports a twelve month prohibition on importing New Zealand swine into New South Wales. Other items note the Barford Estate crop yields, racing club meeting postponement, church sale of work, and corrections to a police case.
Mr Bullock invites tenders for purchase of an interest in Jeasshold farm comprising 285 acres at Wakanui Plains and for cropping 90 acres at Riverside for two crops. Particulare details appear in the advertisement.
The London Times offers Encyclopaedia Britannica on a reduced price plan, with £37 price cut to half and payments of one guinea to own, plus monthly installments. Thousands of households gained access to knowledge under this scheme, while The Daily Mail mirrors similar terms with 6s upfront and monthly payments. The publishers announce withdrawal on April 5.
A severe deluge near Abaunul floods the Hindu river area washing away piles of Minds bridge and inundating wheat stooks and oats on Longreach and Akaunui estates. About 120 acres of oats may yield 100 bushels per acre as water forces workers to flee camps and ration meals.
A race card lists a series of runners and results with names like Canteen Terrapin and Glenaladala among others, showing final payments and placements. A display of bicycles by Hollis & Sons Birmingham is advertised at John Orr & Co, touting quality, finish, and guaranteed efficiency, alongside child health claims for Worm Fins.
Report from London cites Steyn and Da Wet pushing for full independence while Schalk Burger and Botha back autonomy. Military actions include 89 prisoners and 1,000 cattle captured as columns drive toward blockhouse lines. Kitchener’s forces report progress. Hoopstad hosts anticipated talks as Natal wires send more troops.
Mr Seddon cables thanks to Mr Bee for kindness in arranging the Devon contingent's harbour trip by steamer in Sydney on March 28.
Major Loneham presided as commanding officer and was sentenced to three months for shootings. Morant claimed sole responsibility citing his orders. Prisoners fought with carbineers for two months while awaiting trial. Morant, son of Admiral Bigby Morant, wrote for the Bulletin as The Breaker.
March reports state Mr Rhodes died after an extensive heart aneurysm. His funeral planned in Capetown with a state funeral and memorial at St Paul’s Cathedral. Continentals say his death affects Britain's future in South Africa. bequests include Cape house to Capetown and large charity sums. London Stock Exchange unshaken. Kaiser sent condolences.
Advertises Wade's Worm Figs as the remedy for worms in children with claim of effectiveness and discounted price. Mentions "Smoke Naw Venna" as a price or supplier detail. No verifiable medical endorsement or safety data provided.
In a bowler friendly match at Domain Oval Sydenham Rivals faced Ashburton. Ashburton won by 16 runs with Orr and Donolly the standout bowlers. High scorers included W Lane 31 for Ashburton and Graner 29 for Sydenham. Luncheon and tea were served at the pavilion. A Ashburton club committee meeting discussed future fixtures and thanked the Tennis Club for the boiler and a donor for firewood.
A brief correspondence note asserts that the publication does not curb opinions from contributors, emphasizing freedom of expression and responsibility for viewpoints.
A reader complains about Thursday’s local court proceedings in the Police v Whitaker case. The correspondent alleges misjudgment and inconsistent testimony, noting Graham’s sobriety and questioning the lack of action by higher authorities.
An Order in Council imposes export duties on white pine and kahikatea logs. Rates are set at half log or its equivalent, with charges of 10 per hundred superficial feet for logs up to ten inches wide. The export levy applies to specified log grades and dimensions.
Mr and J Park, patent and trade mark agents, publish a list of NZ patent applications from the Gazette of March 20. Entries cover Auckland Canterbury Southland Taranaki Wellington and other districts with inventors and items such as chaffcutter fire escape wire belting and tables. Inquiries directed to AJ Park offices in Dunedin Invercargill Christchurch Auckland and Dunedin.
Reported high school events list multiple field events including long jump high jump and cricket ball throws. Notable placements show Hardie B-Thomas and Bskinner among top performers with several students earning points.
Wellington reports the Premier will travel to the Cape with the Tenth Contingent on the way home for the Coronation. A New Zealand Coronation Contingent may sail aboard the Drayton Grange on April 22, with a portion to be picked up at Capetown.
The Government approves a Native Contingent of 24 members to represent New Zealand in the Coronation ceremonies in England. Allocation by region places six from South Island and North Island, six from East Coast, and six from West Coast.
In a Dublin diocese Pastoral read across churches, Archbishop Walsh condemns Freemasonry, secret societies, drunkenness, disreputable theatre, fortune telling and palmistry as sinful and harmful. He warns against dancing clubs, demoralising literature, and funds used to support vice while urging prayer for peace amid war. Cardinal Logue echoes war’s toll and calls for unity to fund a European‑level university.
Roman Catholic bishops across Ireland denounce the drink trade and licensing system. They call for peasant property, restraint on new licenses, and action to curb emigration and taxation while condemning processions and mutual treating as harmful social evils.
The Pirates Football Club met Wednesday in McConnell’s rooms with large attendance. Captain D Wilson was present as president. Officers elected include G A M Buckley and D Thoffias as Patrons, W Patching as President, and D Wiltson re elected as Captain. The club planned to open the season on April 10 with a scratch match and enter a team for the South Canterbury Rugby Union Senior Cup.
The Christchurch Cycling Club hosted a successful Lancaster Park meet with over 5000 spectators. American W Martins, New Zealand’s G Sutherland, and Australian W Palmer led fast heats. Amos set NZ two mile amateur record. Sutherland and Lewis also set marks. event included multiple handicaps and a prize draw for tea brand consumers.
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