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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 07, 1902

Page

2

Ephemeris Sun May Phase and Moon Times

Ephemeris notes show May moon phases and Sun events with times. Listings include new moon first quarter full moon and perigee apogee details with corresponding dates and approximate amplitudes.

Plague Fear Renewed Over NZ Health Precautions

A recent Lyttelton plague case highlights failure of border reporting and quarantine. The Health Department faces criticism for not preemptively preparing Christchurch and Lyttelton against possible outbreak and urging stricter measures.

Lyttelton New Zaland Health Department Wentralia Mokoia Napier Canterbury New Zealand Clhristchurch

Ashburton News Briefs and Local Notices

Local items report Ashburton and Canterbury matters from livestock to temperance, Druids lodge actions, and new facilities. Mentions Morpeth turnips, hogget mortality notes, and a North Harbour Inebriate Home with cost limits and inspection. Also touches farming in North Canterbury and a British feed trial reference.

Star of Ashburton Lodge of Druids Bro Mulford Alok North Harbour Blusekin Ehail Tima

Local Ball and Club Events Dominate May Programme

Community notices list a ball in Mr Drummond's grain store on May 23 for the Lauriston Lyndhurcat Sporting Club Borounrs' Battalion, plus a Redburbon Fairflod butcher mutual ball in the Oddfellows Hall Maaistertat. Other items include court action, a Mount Somers board election May 29, and local meetings on prohibition and cycling, with sport fixtures and club reports throughout Ashburton.

Suburban land sales and estate notices include acres for private sale

Mosers Erlechander Broe Limited lists several blocks of suburban properties from 6 to 49 acres for private sale. A black and tan sheep dog at Ashburton Railway Station since April 4 will be sold if unclaimed. Monsta Friedlander Bros Limited with Macare Dalgety and Company plans a clearing sale Friday at Mr John Withelm’s premises in Haliog. The stock is in good condition.

Mosers Erlechander Broe, Limited Ashburton Monsta Friedlander Bros. Limited Macare Dalgety and Company Imited John Withelm Haliog Aass

Abattoirs Editor Responds to Correspondence

A 1902 letter from W. BF defends abattoir practices denying claims of mismanagement. He argues butchers support inspection and criticizes how stock and money are treated by authorities, asserting the issue lies with misperceived handling rather than opposition to inspection.

Southern Cross football team awaits High School match

The Southern Cross second XI faces High School at Domain ground tomorrow May 5 with players listed including Northcote, Goling, Turner, Parse, Hunt, O'Kane, H Smith, N Johoe, Hepburn, Loy, Hughes, B Simpson, A Stock, A Bruas and Emergencies Gudeell, Tovey, Nicolla, Brophy.

Crosa Domain Ground Shara Northcote Goling Turner Parse Hunt O'Kane H Smith N Johoe Hepburn Loy Hughes B Simpson A Stock A Bruas Gudeell Tovey Nicolla Brophy

Wilton's Bove Forrum Promises Health To Men

Claims that Wilton's Bove Forrum aids weakness and decline, with Mr A James of Wellington praising its effects after trying Wilton's Bovo Ferrum. Sold by chemists and stores at 23rd Street, offers postal orders to Geo W Wilton, Wellington. Also notes cycling displays by John tre & Co and Holtis & Bons guns, with Standish and Preoch photographers and Tussicura cough remedy priced at 2s 9d.

Wilton Avery A James Wellington Geo W Wilton Johntre & Co Gesuine I. Holtis & Bons Birmingham Standish and Preech

Farmers' Union First Annual Meeting Highlights Growth

The Rabberton branch of New Zealand Farmers' Union held its first annual meeting at Aroafe P roome. President G W Geadley chaired, with J Studholme and others present. The report praised growing farmer support, efforts to unite for market protection, and plans to expand membership. criticism of ocean freight services and imperial policy was voiced, and officers and delegates were elected for the coming year.

Rabberton New Zealand Farmera’ Union A.ard P.roome Aroafe Lhe G W Geadley J Studholme Juch TC Hoardson M Friedlander Chapman J Btrlogfellow 8 Bland 0 Doherty E Taylor O Reid Jon Grigg T Stone M Smith Flatmoore’ Union North Island A GC Gtage Oddfellows Hall Glaus Canterbury Leadley Farmers’ Union Ashburton Leadtey North Canterbury Abbie Thomas Wntlon Geo W Leapung Chalemans Alec Read Joseph San Francisco Auckland Rangitikel Adyagaz Tin Smith Agaload Taay Thab Wessa Union South Africa London Mc Seddon Seddon New Zealand Dauntlery Baylee Kuapuna Stone Lil Brudholme Taylor Lindholme Trade Uniona Stadholme Hland Studholme Wae Reid Geigg Studhams Farelaces New Zaland Harrison Chambers of Commerce Blend Uoten Wuion Ridhontona Bectross Abaseman Studholms Gard Maslin Shestern Union Arbitration Court Uoloniam Harrleen Atomata Fhe Q Conference Grigg Onzarengs Mosare Friedlander Lambia

Murder of a French Priest Reported Safe Return May 4

China orders indemnity and punishment for officials over the priest’s murder. the missing priest is found safe. Queen Wilhelmina’s illness ends hopes of a September event as her condition improves. A May 6 bulletin notes her illness remains serious but acceptable.

Lorp China Wilhelmina the Haeer

Peasant Revolt in Tarkalinak Sparks Martial Law

May 6 reports from Poltava province describe peasants raiding a state granary at Tarkalinak and clashing with troops. The Morning Leader notes 800 Poltava infantry refused to fire on a crowd of women and girls, leading to court martials, executions, and severe penalties. An army order insisted troops be soldiers first and citizens second.

Norfolk Arrives with New Zealand Tenth Contingent

The Norfolk has arrived with the New Zealand Tenth Contingent, reported by United Press via electric telegraph.

United Press Association Alnany Norfolk New Zealand

Plague Reports Rise in Heypt and Seizure of Official

May 6 reports detail a fatal plague case aboard a voyage, with Dr Wray the government medical officer seized. In April Heypt recorded 102 plague cases, 58 deaths, highlighting serious public health impact.

Wray Heypt

Citizens' Committee Sets Coronation Celebration Programme

The Citizens' Committee approves a coronation programme featuring a schoolchildren procession volunteers and labour groups to Basin Reserve for a short religious service followed by a concise programme. A special dinner will be provided to inmates of homes and public institutions.

Waited Press Association Electric Telegraph WeLarnton Citizens’ Committee Basin Reserve Alomates

Sampey's May Apple Promoted as Family Medicine

The notice touts Sampey's May Apple as a permanent stomach panacea that moves the bowels, stimulates the liver, aids digestion, and restores health. It warns of poor circulation causing sickness and lists chemists selling it. Meera Blescher Bros announces lamps with a low price sale.

Sampey Meera Blescher Bros Establishment

Record Crowns New Zealand Marks With Ideal Tyre

Letter from Willcleam Martin praises Ideal Tyre Company Christchurch for tyres that helped him set seventeen New Zealand records and win several championship prizes. He expresses strong appreciation and satisfaction with the product.

Ideal Tyre Company Christchurch Sire New Zealand Willcleam Martin

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