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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 26, 1902
Page
2
The page lists ephemeris data for May including moon phases such as last quarter and new moon with times like 16am and 16pm. It mentions terms like apogee and perigee and provides scattered numeric codes and dates in a weathered format.
Tuesday May 27 a local event takes place at 6 30 pm in Boe Northers Porta and Westport per Berrmahangs.
Old time mining notes list Duxepin and Leviathan in May 24 to 26 datelines with weights in dwt and ounces, along with dredging returns for Leviathan and Hokitika River figures. Entries mention homes, hours, and quantities for multiple properties, including Pastorrs and Reoven Proprietary.
Mr D. Thomas and the National Mortgage and Agency Company Limited offered Mr B Richards' property at Dori. Bidding was low and the property was finally paused at £3 6s per acre.
Arcade sale lists 12 head entered on Saturday but no stock sold. Some prior prices noted include old draught geldings and a back pony with prices around £4151 and £14 respectively.
Mr Henry Stephenson reports a good Saturday attendance with brisk bidding. Prices included fowls 2s per pair to 2s 6d, ducks 2s 6d per pair, geese 4s per pair, cows 4 to 6 pounds, onions 1 per lb, potatoes 4 to 6d per sack, wheat 12 to 15s per sack.
Otago Daily Times notes potential price cut from 7d to 4½d per loaf by the Dunedin Master Bakers Association from the 1st of next month. Rival bakers have already lowered from 6d to 5d, while millers warn wheat prices remain high and milling wheat shortages loom. The industry anticipates a share of costs shifting to farmers and millers as talks with the Millers' Association proceed at the upcoming meeting in May.
Beloved mother of Mes John Rteels dies on May 16 1902 at age 2nd year. The obituary records her name as Conver Ab Alford and lists Bawa Conger as related. Funeral arrangements and further details are not provided in the fragment.
The piece argues for active public engagement in elections to secure independent, informed representation. It cites Spencer on public duty, warns against demagoguery and bribery, and lists hot topics such as taxation, land tenure, and simplifying New Zealand statutes. It notes peace rumors, the approaching end of hostilities, and broader governance concerns.
A Federal line steamer named Sussex will depart for South Africa toward the end of June carrying 30 000 cases of mutton from New Zealand. Uncertain whether additional cargo can be loaded, while weather and routing notes add little beyond the planned voyage.
Masara Wo Collleg and Co advertise a sale of a hotel in the Ashburton district by Messrs James Shand and Company Christchurch. The North Otago Times reports a proposed change to Windsor Park seatballoting. Wet weather hampers Pemukea sheep owners from complying with dipping deadlines. the Agriculture Minister extends the deadline. A Wellington district speech cites a colonial boy milking ten cows in 24 hours and attending school. Fletcher Bros teas offer a prize draw with over 30 coupons, first prize a clock and a dinner set.
A blue book issued May 28 reports extraordinary consideration in martial law applications and includes a fall report on Scheeper’s trial. The Times calls the second volume of the war history strongly condemnatory of General Buller and criticizes his military administration. Lord Lovat surprised Commandant Foucke’s laager at Stapleford, killing and wounding several Boers and capturing eighty four horses and sixty bandoliers.
Reports from Loxpon and London detail peace proposals at Pretoria with a final vote expected at Vereeniging. Boers reportedly abandon independence demands while amnesty, debt, and burgher statutes loom. Officials urge patience as peace moves unfold and imperial federation ideas gain momentum.
United Press reports Air Fosoph Wardhee received the telegram from the Governor. The Papal, after leaving Capetown on May 16, carried seven men from the New Zealand contingents and two men from the South African corps back to duties.
A cablegram from Col Davies forwarded to Pretoria reports General Tan Hamilton recalling recent operations. The message lists numerous captured items and prisoners including Jan De la Rey, elder brother of the General, and cites praise from Lord Kitchener to mobile column commanders with guidance on cautious praise.
Readers urged to take Tussicura Smota New Venus to guard against health effects of a bad cold. The notice emphasizes proactive self care and suggests the product as a preventive remedy.
Rumors spread after Saturday’s cablegrams as Christchurch papers reported Pease’s program. A special edition hit streets at one, drawing crowds to front windows and gaslit lines. Citizens cheered the gondoswa and national anthem was sung at gatherings across the city.
A strong committee of elites promotes a nationwide Coronation scheme across theatres clubs and provincial bodies. London sources note memorial expenditures may be commemorative with government aid of 600 pounds to cities and 200 to boroughs. New Zealand Church leaders call for Te Deum at coronation events. Captain MacDonald assigned to command the Coronation Contingent.
The island of Martinique endures a catastrophic Mount Pelee eruption. Grand Riviere remains isolated as Mohaneele reports a 300 meter crater atop the peak. Fort de Hracos is safe for now as panic drives thousands to flee toward the south.
The Plague reports two fatal cases in May as the epidemic continues to affect communities. Details are scarce but authorities warn of ongoing health risks and urge vigilance.
In genial weather and a soft wicket with small attendance, Australia declared at 114 for six. Seaves-Doff 41 Bill 64 Trumper 121 Gregory 6 Armstrong 17 Hopkine 39 Noble 4 Dacting 5 extras 7. Oxford collapsed in their second innings to 33 for three, set 183, and Australia won by an innings and 64 with ten minutes remaining.
London reports the England selection for the first test at Birmingham on May 29. Candidates include McLaren Jackson Fry Meeon Ranjit Singh Jessop Lilley Braund Atrat Rhodey Hayward Tyldesley among others.
The Rikata Football Club announces its team for the match against Southbridge at Southbridge on Wednesday 28 May. Full back W Harvey, three quarters May D Harvey and G Brues, halves D Austin and W Sturci ses, forwards Reilly Shannon J O Rourke Q Kennedy G Murray H Beheas D Shandon Q Irvine and D McQuare. Emergencies J Shannon W Wills J Archer B Neale B Breach.
The piece discusses peace talks at Pretoria with references to Lord Milner and Lord Kitchenero, urging the premier to address the delegations directly. It portrays British political pressure and public expectation as the imperial agenda unfolds and criticizes opponents seeking to “buy him off.”
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