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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 30, 1902

Page

2

Mining returns from sixty dredges in week end report

United Press Association Byllevtrie Telegraph reports the week ended today saw returns from sixty dredges totaling 218 02 8dwt logy with an average of 8807 par dredge. Notable yields include Perseverance II 4102 12dwt, Waimutu Central 1507 1ldwt, Upper Waipori 2602, Waitahuna 2202, Perseverance I 10z dwt 6gr, and other sites such as New Golden Gravel Evans' Flat and Nelson Creek among the listed readings.

United Press Association Byllevtrie Telegraph Doneniy Waimuuiu Central Upper Waipori Waitahuna New Golden Gravel Evans’ Flat Reliance Nelson Creak

London Wool Sales Report From Dalgety and Co Cable

London market remains firm with higher prices for good merino wools and crossbred grades. Faulty merino pieces and scoured locks are neglected while greasy crossbred medium qualities rise 5 to 73 percent. butter market shows strength and upward trend.

Cunistenurce Messrs Dalgety and Co London

Fat Stock Sales at Redfern Market Demand Rises

In September 29 sales at Redfern New Zealand stock showed strong demand for sheep with prices from 1% 8d to 233 9d and woolly at 28s 6d to 36s. Cattle sold below late rates with New Zealand bullocks £11 to £24 5s, steers £7 10s, cows £17 to £20.

Redfern New Zealand

Skin Sales Prices At Fortnightly Auction

The fortnightly skin sale yielded figures for Merinos and crossbreds with varied per unit rates including Merino prices of 1s 6d to 7d, 3s 8d, 5s 44, and crossbreds at 3s 33 3d. Fat and wool types fetched per pound rates such as Fat 23d, black wool 3d, and bag wool 3d.

Personal letter blocks column space in Husssud column

A reader letter directed at Anoluze Waxanul Hussud is deemed too personal for the column, prompting editorial note that the correspondence won’t be published. The exchange reflects standards restricting private content in the public-facing column.

Anoluze Waxanul Hussud Columne

Judgment debtors ruling stirs Wellington court action

A Chief Justice ruling on judgment debtors dominates the first page with press telegrams from Wellington. Notices cover weather forecasts gale warnings, fishing season opening, and local finance measures. Also listed are a musical union concert and new summer goods from Craighead and Berryman with tailoring services.

Tuterprovincial 4 Press Association Wellington Werarazr Ldwin Bistina Mesers John Ory and Co Hardley Bros

Private cable reports arrivals and assorted regional items at Auckland

A private cable from Caperoien states the Premier and the Coronation Contingent will reach Auckland on 25 October. The Ashburton Acclimatisation Society notes school boy fishing licenses, while the Health Department issues a circular on a sickness epidemic of suspected toxic origin. Other items cover parliamentary disputes, Crown land residence cases, the International Harvester Trust, a parliamentary chess match, a farewell for Dr Torrey and Mr Alexander, local tennis club plans, and a bicycle model review.

Tae Prewinr Caperoien Auckland Prewina Lioswies Ashburton Acclimatisation Society Health Department Wellington McCormick's Deering Champion Plano Cyrus H. McCormick Inmenstiva Canes Maron Wellington Chess Club Legislature Civil Service Messrs Barnes Mason and Mackay Congress Tus Torpay-Armxander Mission Torrey Alexander Dungdin

Ashburton Memorial Funds Debate and Holmes Ad

A letter complains the Fallen Troopers Memorial Fund should not merge with other funds. It argues the donations must be used only for a troopers memorial, requests clarity on sufficiency, and urges broader local support. The piece references Holmes and includes unrelated advertisements.

Ashburton

Borough Council Minutes Report Financials And By Laws Adopted

The fortnightly Borough Council meeting chaired by the Mayor adopted the Works Committee budget cuts and a new traffic by law. Dr Davison and Mr Jones discussed finances, possible special rates, and warnings on road and nuisance issues.

Kermode Hast Davis Beautifying Association Timmins Clark Andrews

Torrey and Alexander Lead Large Revival Meetings

Special report describes two back to back gatherings at Garrison Hall on Dowling Street. Women packed the first session while men filled the second, with Rev. Torrey delivering a forceful talk on Christianity as a man’s religion and the Bible as inspired by God.

Drorrey Dowling Street Garrison Hall Dowling Strnes Alexander Jesus Christ Dr.Forrey England Christ Torrey

Local notices and schedule changes in Ashburton area

The Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club holds its annual general meeting on Wednesday evening in Mr D Thomas Arcade office. The Highbank clearing sale date shifts to Wednesday October 16. Christchurch firm Strange and Co issue a Spring Summer catalogue. A concert and ball for the prize fund occurs Thursday October 16 in Lismore School Room. Mayfield Saleyards invites sheep dip tenderers until 6 30 pm Tuesday October 14. Grant and Moore promote a new brace belt and health wear. Wade’s Worm Firs Worm Warriors are marketed in boxes nationwide.

Ashburton D. Thomas Highbank Messrs Davis Bros Messrs Strange and Co Christchurch Lismore Mayfield Saleyards Mayfield Grant and Moore Wade

Dix's Gaiety Company Impresses Ashburton Audiences

A crowded Oddfellows Hall tests Dix's Gaiety Company in Ashburton with stars from Australia and the Continent plus the Kinetoscope. Miss Belle Ray and Miss May Lewis win applause alongside Harvey and Miot. The program ends with a lively sketch and vaudeville feats.

Dix Oddfellows’ Hall Ashburton Hobson Messrs Pope Sayles Harvey Miot Belle Ray Ben Bolt May Lewis Madge Morris Mr .Harvey Belvin Cook Chas. Howard Ivy Akerstein Christchurch Canterbury

Road Boards Deliberate 1902 Subsidy and Road Works

The usual monthly meeting of the Road Board convened with members J Harper D McLean M Stitt J Tucker R Campbell present. They read subsidies from the Paymaster General and approved payments including 125 to the Union Bank for 1901 2, and 199 83 9d in accounts. tenders were accepted for shingling on Boundary Road and Mitcham Road, while formation of Farm Road was deferred. Gorse removal authorized for Lots 145-149 with frontage up to the middle line.

Mir Owsprs Gating Bury Timaru Arbitration Court R. D. Johnston Burnett Street Mesure Co Harper D. McLean M. Stitt J. Tucker R. Campbell Union Bank Henry Ford Lagmhor Road Sina Ashburton Forks River C. W. Purnell Purnell Gurd John Hanrahan M. Clifford Boundary Road Dromore Mitcham Road Farm Road Tinwald Maronan St. Helens Ggorse John McDannel

Rangitata Road Board Schedules Repairs and Appoints Clerk

The 1902 meeting saw all members present. The board to notify Ocean Accident Insurance about a contractor accident and to sow grass on Bell and Payne roads. Tenders called for Ealing-Montalto Road and Boundary Road works. Anama Road Board confirms county order to repair roads. A rate was proposed for the year. Applications for clerk and overseer received. Chairman resigns to avoid bias and Henry Harper chosen for the post. Accounts totaling £41 4s 2d approved. meeting adjourned to October.

Rangitata Road Board Ocean Accident Insurance Company Bell and Payne Eaiing-Montalto Boundary Road Hinds Village Boundary Roads Anama Clements’ Corner Ealing Jolin Henry Harper South’ Africa

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