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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 04, 1900
Page
2
A rainy Ashburton sale drew only a limited crowd with few stock moved. Beef entries sold from £4 to £6 54, heifers £5 10s to £6 5d, cows £5 15s to £7 1d. store cattle £2 to £4 10s, dry cows £2 10s. Merino ewes and wethers fetched 14s 3d to 19s 1d. crossbred ewes in lamb 16s 1d to 17s 3d. rams £1 3s 11d to £1 6s 6d.
The piece argues Russia seeks to withdraw from China to gain leverage over the Allies in Pekin, possibly expanding influence at the Empress Dowager’s side, while Britain and the United States push to uphold open door and treaty rights. It notes potential strategic outcomes and implications for South Africa and other regions.
New York imposes twelve days quarantine on ships from Glasgow including voyage time. Plague outbreak described as mild. $3 caves under surveillance. Glasgow victims cremated as part of control measures.
The Tinwalay Thowa Board held a Friday meeting at Templar Hall Tinward with Chair Mosgra Doherty and members Lagan Sealy Ged sell. They discussed use of the Ashburton Genety Council road roller and a possible future request for its use. A deputation date about Thompson Street fords was preliminarily set but not decided. The Charitable Aid Office reported a small potential future aid increase. Mr A Hewson requested removal from the roll after selling property to Mrs Farzo, granted. Mr Sutherland’s gate permit on the terrace was approved subject to conditions after the inspector’s report. Mr Bradley’s gravel reserve lease tender was accepted pending preliminary conditions, else the next highest tender would be used. Accounts of £10 7s were approved. The chair thanked members. McSealy praised the chair’s impartiality and dedication to works.
United Press dispatches from September describe withdrawals in Amoy and Manchuria. Russian train lines, Japanese and British marines depart, and Li Hung Chang says Kakwei has committed suicide. Prince Ching may return to Pekin if freed, while an epidemic of self inflicted deaths troubles the capital.
In Wettinetan on September 3, Maori chiefs agreed on a plan of action for cabive land administration and decided to bring King Mahuta to Wellington to meet the Premier. Some chiefs departed for Waikato to arrange the king’s early visit. Later, a crowded meeting at the Provincial Hall debated St. Mary’s School reform with strong support for government control.
Cables report losses and movements including the death of No. 586 Hed at Johannesburg from enteric fever and wounded men Findlay and Hateon. Rejoining troops and 220 horses received by the Ormezon. Health at the front described as good as forces march east under Colonel Mahon.
The Ashburton Borough Council met on Monday evening with Crs Davison Paul H M Jones Wallis Davie Sealy and Andrews present. Accounts and balances were discussed including rates licenses and library costs and tenders for the outfall drain reserve were debated. The meeting covered Post Office site questions electric lighting plans and the Allenton water race project with debate on funding and potential ratepayer borrowing.
The report praises Lieutenant Tucker for bold strategy and staunch leadership during a Boer attack near a kopje. Captain Bourne and his men held out as reinforcements arrived, while Tucker expertly guided his unit to safety with no injuries among the New Zealanders.
A farewell social honored Bro J H E Pauling by the U S C D and Druids in Ashburton. Bro Fifield chaired a large attendance as tributes praised Pauling for his leadership in Druids and the Grand Lodge. Harsh remarks about his honest service were noted while toasts and cheers celebrated his contributions to the order.
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