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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 22, 1901
Page
2
Daily trains from Christchurch arrive at 10.45 am and 12.48 pm express and 8 pm. Timaru services arrive at 10.35 am and 2.65 pm. Dunedin train arrives at 6.57 pm express. Springburn arrival at 9.46 pm uncertain.
A sizable farmer turnout attended the Tuesday yards with limited changes. Prices ranged across sheep and cattle, noting ewe and lamb values and various fat and springing heifers, cows in profit, yearlings, stores, porkers and baconers with precise bid figures in old currency.
The article attacks Boer credulity amid wartime rumors about Russia, plague among British troops, and railings about a China incident as used by Botha to sway toward independence. It criticizes Dutch South Africans as regressing toward barbarism and predicts decline of the Dutch in South Africa.
Local notice states the Goanplay will not be published on Victoria Day. Colonel Jowsey and Mere Jowsey travel by express to Wellington. Twenty five New Zealanders confront one hundred fifty hoors in a readable incident frame. Teachers Salaries Commission to arrive in Timaru and take evidence from South Canterbury teachers. An accident at Mount Possession results in arm amputation for Master Allan Johnston after a fall from twenty feet. A dairyman named Olden demonstrates a butter preservation invention lasting over a year.
A mixed bulletin records changes in hotel ownership, municipal matters, school terms, road board elections, rainfall notes, rabbit industry figures, a fatal fire at Beach Head, and various local notices. Includes updates on wartime policing, water questions, and community events with names of towns and individuals.
Timothy Galvin faced charges of drunkenness and two counts of indecent acts in public. He received a twenty four hour sentence on one count and fines of 102 and 2s for the first charge, with a third charge left disclosed.
An Ashburton correspondent defends strict prohibition and criticizes Moderate for ignoring youth drinking, urging a public walk through local hotels to see the issue. The writer cites lists of local youths and appeals to Luther to save children, signing Save the Chimpsyn. May 21.
Champion Road Board imports a new road construction and repair machine from America. A trial on Lapmbor road showed the gear levelling and smoothing rough spots efficiently, with four horses pulling the eight by eighteen inch scoop and a driver plus an assistant. The board paid about £90, expecting quick recoupment as the device would outwork many men. Local officials and observers from J CM Grigg and others attended, expressing confidence in wide adoption once demonstrated to councils.
The Union held an home event at Oddfellows Hall with music by Mre Marlige Mines KE Gates Bell Willie Barratt Clark Fooke Mestre Russell Curtis and Owen. Refreshments were provided by lady members of the Rotary. President Mr Snodgrass and committee head Mr Dee led the effort and urged new members to join for a promising musical season.
Storms and high winds caused fears for dock safety and water shortages in parts of the district. A large gathering is expected for Friday’s afternoon ceremony to hoist the agheofing with residents, school children, and a public social to welcome Mr Bert Gill of the Rough Riders. A small gate fee will cover event costs. LOASEY'S WAHOO claims herbal cure with testimonials and single-bottle effectiveness advertised by Kempthoras Breen & Co.
The government announces that Mr Throevel today tendered his resignation to the Governor. The Governor then summoned Mr Illingworth, leader of the Opposition, to discuss the political development.
Butler a quartermaster sergeant in the Army Service Corps, ordered to South Africa, killed five of his children and wounded a sixth at Woolwich, a terrible tragedy reported by United Press Association.
Five thousand children sang and performed exercises before the Duke and Duchess at Government House. The Duke reviewed 3500 troops at Lytton in the afternoon, as part of the ceremonial proceedings.
Mr Carnegie donates two million pounds to provide free education at Scottish universities. The grant covers medical fees and is limited to Scottish students including both men and women. English and colonial students are excluded.
United Press Association reports a Russian ambassador in Berlin attending a troop parade at Metz ordered by Emperor William for the Czar's birthday. The event is seen in Berlin as tacit ratification of the Frankfort treaty. The Emperor said Count Von Waldereee influenced campaign leadership and accelerated troop withdrawals.
Walter Smart of the New South Wales Contingent died in quarantine from smallpox in Sydney. The Ormuz arrived in Adelaide with a suspected Italian anarchist aboard and was quarantined after a smallpox case on board. A boarding incident led to reporters' arrest and quarantine.
The Deputy Postmaster General explains postage from New Zealand to Australia remains in New Zealand currency with prepayment rules. NZ letters for Australia were not fully prepaid and the surcharge persists. No official evidence supports NZ covering any deficiency in postage.
In a May battle near Aliwal North, 25 New Zealanders and Imperial Light Horse pursued 150 Boers, with 25 captured and Colonel Dixon�s column advancing. Major Crowe killed horses. 194 Boers captured, reducing mobility. Generals Blood Kitchener Campbell and others launch a second push south of the Delagoa railway. 15,000 sheep and 1,800 cattle taken to Klerkadorp after patrols.
The item describes a newspaper that presents news as photographs viewed through a stereoscope rather than printed text. It includes a humorous Irish quip about breakfast and a cautionary anecdote of a mother and doctor over a telephone, plus an invitation to view dress fabrics in a prominent window display.
In the South Pacific session, Queensland’s Mr Groom moved an address in reply opposing direct taxation for federal revenue. Victoria’s Mr Orench supported the motion and backed the Monroe doctrine influence, citing Mr Barton’s Fiji remark as a jocular aside. Mr Conck dismissed this, while Mr Reid noted tariff figures totaling 57 revenue tariffs, 62 protective measures, and two doubtful entries.
Vienna aroused by the March 7 seizure of Herr Vogl owner of the largest exchange office on the Graben charged with poisoning Taubin a German Jew and miner who died the following April. Taubin allegedly bequeathed his property to Vogl and Vogl took about £40 000 in furniture and effects. Taubin offered Dr Theodore Herzl £200,000 for Zionist plans. Herzl refused deeming Taubin a prankster and untrustworthy witness.
Frank Moore of Dunedin, aged about 26, faced a perilous raft journey on the Makarera River near Wanaka during a heavy breeze. Stranded near Boundary Creek and then Pigeon Island, he paddled by hand, slept with his head in water, and survived until rescue by Mr Allan after a day aboard the Makerots steamer. The incident drew praise from the Gletries for his courage and persistence.
A Victorian crime brief describes how detective work traced Bennett the Yarmouth murderer. A postmark on a letter to his wife and a Woolwich clue led to a laundress who confirmed the suspect’s identity and brought the case to a close.
Press Association reports Boer forces led by Latigan reentered Cape Colony with about eight hundred men to aid Fouche. British patrols ambushed, captured, and released. April Boer losses total 106 killed 118 wounded 2193 surrendered. Warburton and Brownell engaged at Gannshock. Warburton shot in head, Brownell shoulder, Warburton later died.
The report notes the railway extension to Tungchan with a second line viewed by Peihe Waldereee who will visit the Mikado in Japan in June. Also recorded is census data for Ireland and Scotland and an obituary for Admiral Cormereil aged 72.
In Manrov on May 22 a large meeting of district farmers resolved to form a union opposing urban industrial unions. The group backs free trade and appointed a district committee from Wanganui to Palmerston North. They may join the New Zealand Farmers' Union. Farmers are deeply concerned that protection harms primary producers. The union aims to transcend party lines.
In Avegstam on May 22 Judge Conolly convict Robert Henry Aubury of attempted rape and order ten years hard labor plus two floggings while Florence May OConnor is named as the victim. Another man Henry Johnston pleads guilty to scheming to defraud the Kears Company with sentencing deferred. Court sessions adjourned due to judge's illness and disruptions.
In a Dunedin exchange case Haglton and McKerrow against Grigg Phin Gramyouth, the judge held both sides bound by brokers rules. Plaintiffs failed to prove clear title to shares and must refund the money received. judgment for £10. May 22 at Otaki Premier spoke on Local Government Bill and future railway rate concessions. a Marne tehs accident killed 13 year old Miles White on the river bank during a shooting game.
Summer bowel disorders in children require careful care and use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with directions. The ad invites ladies visiting Dunedin to visit A M Hendry on Princes Street offering hairdressing, shampooing, singeing and related services.
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