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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 05, 1902
Page
2
Mr Henry Stephenson reports a Saturday sale with lower prices than last week for weaners and porkers. Weaners ranged 3 31 to 1 33, large porkers 30s to 35s, fowl very large entries bidding slack, fourteEN bicycles sold 21 to 28. A batch of furniture sold well and produce values included sacks of wheat and onions.
New postal rules ban packets bearing any obsenity or liability references. Detained items go to Dead Letter Office. Also reports on German spies mistaken for Swiss scientists on the Culverden railway and other local notices from Christchurch and Ashburton including Tattersall business, Salvation Army aims, and community events.
A collage of short notes: Masterton 4 and P Association has 700 on its roll. Woodville Rifles spend more on ammunition than two other corps. Various notices warn about property risks involving Meera G Limb, John Runt, and John Quoshrane in Elgin. Wallington Hawke’s Bay saw mills rescind five-day weeks. Countess Riza spent at least £3000 in three months. North Canterbury schools end-year total is 206 with 20 older schools. Postage stamps with King’s portrait to launch June 26. Birmingham council budgets £5000 for coronation festivities. D Thomas to hold multiple sales in Lowcliffe and Weaterfield in May. Death of Mlejah Wilton noted as prominent NZ family member. Mateon & Co offer Birdling estate in Christchurch. sale pulled at £35,000. Darle farm sale by D Thomas and National Mortgage & Agency Co. of Crustratchurch. A farm accident in Vorvierg France reports a man saved from harm. T Jones of Morrigal Station receives stray £5 notes with a cryptic message. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised for quick throat relief and sleep. New Zealand Farmers Co operative Assoc of Canterbury, Ltd. Sells it.
Field Cornet Bekker was killed and Geldenhuis wounded amid Loxpow May and Colonel Rochfort’s pursuit of Babenhoret’s commando south of Frankfort. Colonel Barker says Commandant Marie Botha and twelve others captured. General Botha’s nephew Maiie linked to De Wet. error on his death corrected. Vallance of the New Zealand Contingent returns to duty. Chamberlain notes Johannesburg refugees returning, Selborne praises mercantile marine transport, government weighs captains’ recognition. Steyn summons his wife and children from Holland who sail for the Cape.
The district between Moscow and Vladimir is in labour unrest. Eight hundred soldiers from the Moscow regiment have been sent to distant provinces for refusing to fire on rioters. A marine detachment in St Petersburg faces punishment for not aiding the repression of student disturbances.
Sixty troops under Yuan-shi-sai Viceroy of Chili were killed while suppressing an anti-war indemnity rising at Ching tingto. Yuan-abi-kei dispatches three regiments to destroy the neighboring town.
Two fatal plague cases announced today in Sydney as the War Office orders large meat shipments from Victoria and New South Wales to support the war effort.
United Press Association reports that Japan has placed its arsenals at the disposal of British squadrons, widening alliance in the war effort and allowing British forces to draw on Japanese munitions and facilities.
The long running dispute between Italy and Switzerland deepens as both sides refuse to admit fault over the non prosecution of anarchist newspapers.
The Daily Heppress reports Mr Pierpont Morgan acquires White Star Company including Australian links. The deal blocks further shipbuilding or shipping for ten years. Price nine million pounds with 75 percent cash and balance in Navigation Syndicate stock. Leyland Company gets 1.6 million, Dominion Line 1.2 million, Morgan’s commission 1.45 million dollars.
Herald correspondent writes that Mr Seddon's mission includes a plan to annex Macquarie Islands to New Zealand. The paper warns the Commonwealth against losing an important fishing and breeding ground.
Visiting sovereigns at the Coronation will attend a Te Deum service at St Pauls Cathedral as part of the festivities. The event is reported by United Press Association via Telegraph. details date and venue noted.
The Primate received a letter from the Archbishop of Canterbury at the King's command detailing the Coronation Day service form. It includes prayers for Westminster Abbey and the ceremonies to be observed. The Archbishop hopes wider use of the service will unite the Empire under the Crown. Likely two or three Anglican services will occur in Auckland and nearby parishes grouped for the purpose.
Hollis Cyclus bicycles on display at Johorr & Co notable for quality. Machines use parts by I Hollis & Sons Birmingham, offering guaranteed efficiency. Models showcased are superbly finished with a high standard of manufacturing.
The Mount Somere Road Board held its annual meeting with Mr Chapman chairing. Key items include approval to sign a cooperative work agreement for New Road Lake Heron, inquiry on allowing non licensed surveyors to prepare applications, and authority to borrow from Union Bank to the legal limit. Resignations of Messrs Herding and Carney were noted with regret. The meeting reviewed finances, grants for west Lake Heron works, and praised retiring members while planning for future projects amid flood-related road damage.
The Wakanui Road Board met on Saturday with all members present. The Clerk chaired as returning officer read reports, called for nominations for Chairman, and Ibwan moved Percy Jones as Chairman. Reports from the Wakanui River Board and others noted floodings, road-grade lending issues, and policy coverage. Tenders for reserves 1413 1412 1420 1418 1414 1416 were listed and tenders invited for reserves 1426 and 1768. The cemetery policy issue along the Main South Road was raised for attention.
The board called tenders for about 1000 yards of shingles to be delivered as needed and left shingle procurement to the clerk and Mr Cochrane with authority to act. Accounts totaling 288 las d were presented for payment and meetings were scheduled for the next fortnight. The board discussed repairs to Main South Road and urged action on arrears with rates, leaving a decision on a fence record to Mr Cochrane before adjourning.
The Wakaani Road District held its annual meeting Saturday with strong ratepayer attendance. Chairman Mr Persy Jones chaired as Mr GW Leadley presented the year 1901 1902 report and balance sheet. A motion urged resisting Hampstead Town Board road maintenance claims, citing six traction engines and road damage.
April weather across Ashburton, Kyle, and surrounding stations shows heavy humidity and varied conditions. Rain fell on seven days in Kyle totaling 0.65 inches. records also indicate high winds from the northwest on one day and a maximum temperature around 65 degrees with frosts on two mornings.
A circulated list from the Federal Mint details topics for the Imperial Conference. These include colonial tariffs, preferential treatment for British goods, imperial defence, mail services, governance in South Africa, and an imperial court of appeal. It notes proposals from Cape Colony, Natal, New Zealand, and the Commonwealth on defence, naturalisation, trade, and mutual protection.
A fragmentary verse vignette notes the harsh grip of winter illness and the rare mercy shown by Providence. It highlights how health and vigor fail under cold wet conditions, yet endurance remains possible with steady nerve and resilience.
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