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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 29, 1901
Page
2
TRIAD announces a Leb prize of two guineas and a second prize of one guinea for Amateur Scenery photos not less than cabinet size mounted or unmounted. No entries returned and photos may be reproduced in TRIAD. Competition closes May 20 1901. Pozzia children under 14 invited to compete.
The Auckland Star rumor on Mr Seddon becoming Governor seeks Fiji high commissioner post with Pacific remit. Critics note colonial governors are courtly leaders and wary of a democrat in top ceremonial and social duties. Some say health and rest may argue against the reward, while others push for imperial service given his admin track record.
A compilation of local items notes government parades for 1801 in advertising, a Swarf winner Beecroft Co Hastings NZ took 3rd prize £800 in a turf handicap sweep. Obituary for Mr Frank Amos of Riverside. Kingfish off Kingdon to 84 Andrewe weighing up to 20lb. Oats export heavy with Bernicia, Fashods, and Timaru updates. Trooper George Aitken reception planning at Rangitata Station Schoolroom with gold medal. NZ sport in South Africa. Mafeking cricket match NZers win by nine wickets. Railway traffic managers named for North and South Island. Guards parade and training by Rifles. inspection planned by Colonel X.
A man named Tas Inwanp arrived from the South last night. The Hon G Ward was a passenger by Catay's express through Ashburton en route to Dunedin. An advertisement for the New Zealand Accident Insurance Company appears in this issue.
Monors Oates Lowry and Co announce a one month offer for a cycatu outfit delivered free. They will refund the purchase price if the buyer is not satisfied. Details and exceptions appear in the advertising columns.
The May 24 Ashburton No License Convention address is clarified by Rev Mr Dowll of The Manse Rangiora. He denies accusing opponents of abolishing licenses and rejects any insult aimed at him. The letter confirms the remarks were misrepresented and notes others heard the statements.
A reader argues that leniency of the Prohibition Magistrate, not severity, reduces drunkenness in Ashburton. He cites cases of short prison terms and long probation, claiming one man’s abstinence after a prior warning proves reform is aided by milder treatment.
The American Cold Storage Company proposed steamers to Manchester and Southampton to establish large depots for dairy and farm produce to sustain Great Britain for months in case of war.
Loyalists in South Africa hail Lord Milner appoin tment amid fears of his absence. Two Boers surrendered at Ermelo and were allowed to roam for more captives. They led to Middelburg reporting fourteen Boers, 12 600 cattle, 12 000 aheap and thirty horses, after feigning a breakthrough to outwit Uppermann's commando.
The Canterbury committee has decided to erect a brass tablet in the Cathedral to honor members of the Canterbury Troop to the Third Contingent who died in South Africa. The project will absorb most of the remaining funds held by the committee.
The Britannia leaves today to link Queensland and Norfolk Island with a 4 ig cable test. A test house will be built on Lord Howe Island and a tent house in New Zealand, with a northern site chosen for feasibility. Engineer in charge Mr Peake sails aboard to oversee preparations for laying the Australian New Zealand section in March next.
James Metherell died when a double barrel gun exploded while he was attempting to shoot a hare at Rangiora. An inquest in Carirombos returned a verdict of accidental death after firearms accident details were reviewed.
Crowds packed Sydney streets for Commonwealth celebrations as the Royal party received a warm welcome. Six thousand troops in full dress and a grand review at Centennial Park highlighted a day of spectacle and public praise despite showers and minor accidents.
Consulting Optician Ernest M Sanderoiu returns after six years in England and the Continent offering eye exams. He may advise on defective sight and charges reasonable fees.Consulting rooms at Cashel Street W over a jeweller in Christchurch. Open 11 to 4 daily.
A committee meeting of the Ashburton A and Association discusses memorial scholarships, membership cancellations, complimentary tickets, prize money dispute over Lord Stanley, government stallions, abattoir and slaughtering act considerations, freezing works, veterinary surgeon information, and a noxious weeds pamphlet initiative.
May reports declare San Francisso a plague infected port amid gaps in the chain of response. A man named Fred Lockyer was attacked as plague fears spread. Warships Karrakatta and Boom erhong returned from Brisbane with a marine illness on board. The vessel is isolated as authorities contend with the outbreak.
In a hotel quarrel at To Ante Hawes was stabbed by Frank Frater who struck four times with a knife. The jury convicted Frater of dangerous wounding under provocation. he was sentenced to two years in prison. The case grew from a hotel scuffle and subsequent fight.
Received May 29 1240 pm Paris May 29 Arrived the transport Morabyre from Capetown with over 700 returned soldiers including twenty three New Zealanders. Eight measles cases aboard and many recovering from fevers and wounds. Mutiny fears arose but were quelled by strict discipline. nine confined to the guardroom after a court martial.
A Times Pekin dispatch notes rapid court return and a China Merchants ship moving tribute to Tien-tai. British peace proposals likely form the edict basis for Chinese debt relief totaling 450 million taels with 4.5% interest, followed by evacuation and compliance with terms.
In Madrid Admiral Carvera warned the Naval Congress that Spain could resemble medieval Italy. Reports from Lonpox note 83 miners entombed at the Caerphilly mine with 38 bodies recovered. In Troyes General Andre urged soldiers to trust superiors to unify and restore France’s former rank among nations.
Reports from May 28 cover railway and government actions. The Midland Railway Commission adjourns awaiting government decision on a Bail submission. Royal train travel by senior officials planned with Wellington Napier lines to receive Weatinghouse braking by July. Public Works sets Ostagon platform construction for Royal reception and a 500 seat Old Age Pensioner facility. Central Otago rivers flood caution and a Dairy expert arrival in Auckland to visit Taranaki factories. An obituary notes Judge Ward, 61, among colonial arrivals decades ago, with misattribution clarified.
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