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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 31, 1902
Page
2
A letter from Dromore dated May 26 1902 states Mr Ji Tronalde and son praise the Waar Race Plough from you for cleaning ropes. They report a splendid job done with four horses and sign off with regards from Cammeni Bnos.
The notice lists mail schedules for multiple regions including Australian States India China Stratte Settlements United Kingdom and South Africa. Specific times are given such as 1 40 pm and 6 30 pm with references to Brindisi and Botomahana. The dates indicate Saturday May 31 and July 14 in London.
The Prawe Association announces the Return-Rise and Shine event at 602 Lidwe in May. Details emphasize local performances and community engagement as plans unfold for the revival.
The London Market summary notes a stable wool stance with New Zealand and River Plate sales, slight price relief for some grades, and high demand for crossbred wool. Wheat values edge up after exchequer tax changes and reduced export flows from Andratia and New Zealand, with English wheat at 273 5d per bushel. Barley and meat markets show firm to higher demand, led by American and New Zealand supplies, with notable price shifts for Australian and River Plate stock and beef shortages driving firmer beef prices.
The New Zealand Loan Company auctions a 350 acre Methven farm leased in perpetuity to Mr George Birkdale for £1450. Danebury Estate Hinds sells at public auction, passing at 85 per acre. Lauriatoa sale of 1000 acres to Mr T Langley and Mr Thomas Dent at satisfactory price.
An entry of sheep and goats at Moathven sale on Thoradsy draws bids. Notable prices include Carren teere £3 10s, Lo1ba £7 12s, hatfos £41 75, cow in calf £6, Sumep lambs £80, halfbred ewen £6 9d, merino ewes £22 10d to £33 53, merino wethers £3 8s 5d, and sow £2s Bonsza Bay cult £34.
Clearing sale held at the homestead of Mr Wm Cobb Maronan reported good attendance. Prices achieved included sheep and lambs crossbred ewes in lamb and eight tooth ewes and two tooth ewes various prices. Horses a smiths note draught gelding £19 and hack £4. Dairy cow £5 2s 6d. Oat sheaves £9 10s and £11. Spring trep and dog carts listed.
From our own Correspondent Caristononon May 20 wheat shows no balance and buyers hold back while sellers seek prices. Prime milling and feed oats scarce yet in demand. barley quiet. potatoes easier as forward contracts held. Bran price lowered. dairy products firm with butter up by 24 per ton.
The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers Co operative Association quotes current farm gate prices for wheat barley oats and oats seed with detailed ranges for prime and inferior grades. The week ending May 20 1925 notes imports of Californian Alvar easing the market early and millers seeking higher prices amid potential duty suspensions while South African orders push demand for oats and oat meal.
The Timaru wheat market stays quiet as growers resist advisable prices while American import demand remains weak. Prime wheat holds near 3s 11d to 4s on tracks with Timaru prices similar. oats firm with prime samples scarce. potatoes quoted around £5 with little movement as growers hold.
Invercargill May 20 The fall out market remains firm with buyers at 7 43 for A grade 21 44 for B grade and 21 modal for C grade on the tracks at wavalde stations sacks extra There is good enquiry for bright arced Tartara under same terms.
The Express item notes a Winslow race day next Tuesday with Prince of Wales Birthday events. It lists phonograph shows at Rakala, Wakaoul, and Dromore, plus Ashburton Building Society payments on June 4. Coronation Day will be a colony holiday with prisoners fed roast beef and pudding, and a Coronation Celebration Committee meeting outlines a morning Domala event, a procession, flag hoisting, the National Anthem, a pyrotechnic display, and a later Fire Brigade report.
Porrot Changes-Conatable Hammond faces transfer to Saddonville Weat Coast. Warner forecasts strong northerly winds after 12 hours. Next week Tinwald sale moved due to public holiday. Nurse Littlecott welcomed home by Mayoress and officials. Illuminations planned for Coronation. Bible theatre talk by Mr Slade. sermons and lectures announced. Post office holiday for Prince of Wales Birthday with altered mail times. Farewell sermon for Rev James Ekloner at Tinwald Church and Sabbath School concert. American locomotive note and Orange River Colony orders. Fire destroys oats at Rippingale farm. Somerset Hotel building to be sold in sections. Arcades sale plans and local business adverts. Cycling gear and two-speed hub bicycle updates promoted.
The Bishop of Chilstchurch will hold confirmation tomorrow at Cold stream Windermere and Tinwald. Public trial of a double springed cultivator will be held at the homestead of Mr T sanamiver Cairnbrae on Thursday at 1 pm. Claims for the estate of the late Adam Jackeon of Ealing are to be sent to the executrix via Mr EG Oriep Solicitor.
News of peace declared prompts vigorous ringing of bells and engine whistles. Citizens urged to display flags, schools to close, shops to suspend operations, and a community assembly planned at the Borough Council Office with a short programme.
The Cabinet orders the Education Boards to arrange a flag raising by school children on Coronation Day morning.
A masked bandit with a rifle stopped the Wilcannia Menindie mail coach near Sypney on May 30. He searched the mail bags but found nothing valuable, telling the lone driver he expected the monthly old age pension remittance.
In reply to Mr Deakin's engineer the State Premier urged immediate suspension of grain and fodder duties to save starving stock. The plea comes amid severe drought across Australia impacting livestock and farmers.
The Pride of Wekanul No 32 held its usual meeting on Tuesday last. Bro T Butterick opened the session, one brother was added to membership, and the quarterly report showed 42 members in good standing. A temperance committee meeting was proposed, delegates were appointed, and readings on Charity and Vegeskantem were discussed. Wakanoj Presbyterian members formed a Christian Endeavours Society with a new meeting schedule.
A farewell gathering was held Wednesday evening in the Flemington Schoolroom to honor Rev Jamen Skinner who leaves the district for a new charge at Totsra after seven years of service. Speakers praised his work as a minister and friend as gifts and tokens of esteem were presented.
A wall contested game on the Rakaia Domalo Thursday ends with the home side defeating the shore team by an undisclosed margin. W Sturgias nets two goals, Rev Mathisa one for Rakaia. Maurs Marr and Bradley shine for the visitors. Referee H Yates earns praise. postmatch dinner at Mr Craighead's hotel before the Port express departure.
The pamphlet argues drink taxes could pay the national debt and educate millions, claiming saloons fuel crime, poverty, and ill health while offering financial relief if liquor funds were redirected. It questions public tolerance of saloons and links alcohol to widespread social ills.
A fragmented 19th century style piece argues citizens should vote for liquor licenses or oppose them based on motives. It lists seven criteria linking government duty to liquor trade impacts, public morality, tax revenue and social costs, with harsh comparisons and moral judgments throughout.
A postcard style notice from Christchurch studio on High Street advertises photographs under royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. It promises unique likenesses and urges readers to book sessions, noting high quality results for discerning customers.
Rain delayed play at Lennon as England's Lockwood top scored with 62 and Rhodes added 39 to guide the Australians to 76 all out. Duffant Bill led a damp chase after tea as Duffin's party fell short, with no further wickets in the second innings when the stamps were drawn.
The Pretoria Peace Conference concluded on Wednesday and delegates began traveling home for screening. Lord Milner returned to Johannesburg as Trooper J A Cameros of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles died of enteric illness at Vryburg.
May 30 Lownam reporting that Boer delegates arrived in Vereeniging ready to accept terms. Banishment to be used only for irremediables. Boers keep charges arms forfeiture and gain advisory council representation before self government. Irreconcilables alleged to have accepted preliminaries. final decision not expected before Monday amid unclear announcements.
London May 80 Mr Seddon told the Australsean Club in Capetown that colonies deserve the advantages of their voluntary fight for an Imperial partnership and that statesmen should not deprive them of those benefits.
Tremendous explosions and black smoke seen at Mount Pelee on Monday and Tuesday. A renewed panic spread in Fort de France as earthquake shocks were felt nearby. Mr. Morgan reportedly praises donations reaching £14,000 sterling.
The body of Lieutenant Colonel Hutchinson, in uniform, was found mangled at a Roma Street crossing used by station staff. He had been at the station earlier with other officers seeing the Federal Commandant off. The cause of the accident remains unknown.
In a New York interview dated May 29 President Roosevelt commends Lord Pauncefote for honesty and straightforward diplomacy. He says Pauncefote's character earns American trust and strengthens lasting Anglo American relations amid German criticisms.
A deputation of temperance ladies urged the Treasurer to include in the new Licensing Act a ban on employing barmaids or, failing that, restrict employment to those aged at least thirty one and shorten their hours. The request also sought prohibition on liquor sales to youths. Mr Waddail said the Bill would set a barmaid minimum age of twenty and ban liquor sales to youths under sixteen.
The report records on the second day events in Oamaru dated May 30 with divisions and placements. The names include Haxptear, Peekine, Riyal, Ayrdale, Wonhyahaet, Hamlin, Master Charles, Littl Bell among others with corresponding medals and cash prizes noted.
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