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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
2
The company announces regular representation at sale centres across the district and invites consignments of stock. It stresses confidential handling and avenues for selling by auction or other property sales.
M Thos. Hy Elliott of Ashburton informs the public that as from 2 March 1908 he has sold the coal and firewood business to Mr A H Wield My Elliott expresses gratitude for past support and invites continued patronage for his successor MR A H FIELD recently took over the business dated 29 February 1908 Ashburton
The page lists sunrise and sunset times for April 3 to April 7, with a sequence of moon phases. It notes New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Third Quarter and perigee timings, including several specific clock times.
A fragment mentions Ashhurten Buarbize with a date noted as Wednesday April 1 1008. The line appears as a damaged publication snippet and lacks clear context or actions.
A letter complains that the Timaru to Christchurch timetable disrupts Ashburton and Ashburton stock movements. The writer argues the slow afternoon train should depart Timaru thirty minutes earlier to prevent the express from delaying, urging the Department to justify any objection or adopt the change promptly.
Reports from Auckland factories claim a skilled labour shortage hurts output and drives orders abroad while Labour Department officials deny a serious dearth. Ashburton vital stats show births and deaths, and a local telegraph worker retires after 35 years. The piece ends with a writer’s jab about price rises prompted by market speculators and a Melba quote.
Captain Edwin reports Westerly gales and a falling glow, while land sales pass to J L Christensen from Mr I Ferriman. Local sports select teams for Temuka clash. municipal gas profits reach £3000, and staff changes occur at Ballantyne’s Timartt. Public notices cover education board decisions, births and marriages in Wellington, and civic band concerts.
A brief promotional note for At Home tea by Manchester Bros Sole Agents, highlighting its delicious aroma and no-aide preparation. The product is packed in airtight cans for freshness.
An inquest at County Hospital under Mr W G Day and a six person jury examined William Deare who died from an abdominal wound. Witnesses described his eccentric behavior before the act, the wound, treatment by Dr Maude, and the coroner noted a temporary insanity context. The verdict ruled death by shock from the abdominal wound during a fit of temporary insanity.
Harvest services at Waterton Methodist Church were led by Rev C H Standage who delivered two sermons amid flowers fruit and corn decorations. Large congregations attended both services and a harvest social followed with addresses by S Chapman and Watson and fine solos by Gass and Miss Watson. Proceeds totaled £9 2s. Own Correspondent.
Edwin Geach presents a new dramatic company in Ashburton for a season of melodrama starting with A Modern Adventuress. The Brisbane Daily Mail praised the play for freshness and appeal, noting Lingford Carson as author and strong audience reception. Box plan available at HB Al Jones, East Street.
Five children ages nine years to eighteen months suffer scarlet fever in a small Dunedin cottage. Four share one bed as isolation is impossible. Health officer Dr. F Ogston reports to Hospital Board chairman Mr M Stevenson, who sends a trained nurse. Children moved to a canvas hospital for infectious cases at Lake Logan.
A Christchurch conference between Canterbury Sheep-owners Union and Canterbury Shearers Union delegates ended after three hours with no agreement. Millton chaired. parties referred all labour conditions to the Arbitration Court for settlement.
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure appears in a period notice for nighttime hacking cough relief. The ad references formula remedies and features a promotional claim. No verifiable medical endorsement is provided.
United States seeks official representation at Lisbon Telegraph Conference to defend existing code privileges. Lloyd George buys Millward dock in London. Macedonian Congress calls for dissolution of Bulgarian bands. Grey holds to Macedonia proposals. Canton plans to discuss Japanese goods boycott with Viceroy. Vancouver reports 400 Chinese arrivals 100 paid head tax. rest deported. New York bombing case updates clarify Barkman. Circus performer Godbin dies after 100 foot leap. Madrid anarchist trial progresses. Tallan, a key witness, dies in prison.
Berlin reports reveal Kaiser objections to Dr Hill’s appointment due to private means, while Washington notes gossipy distortion of a casual talk. Public sentiment in the United States remains unsettled as discussions focus on diplomatic cautiousness and the Kaiser’s stance.
The Irish Parliamentary Party led by Mr J B Redmond urged an Irish legislative executive, but the amendment and motion were rejected. Speakers including Birrell Asquith and Balfour debated imperial supremacy and local self rule, with the final vote soundly against the motion. The Party Mail notes Home Rule buried for a decade and unlikely as an issue next election.
In the Lords a second reading of the Education Bill was moved by the Bishop of St Asaph who argued it would secure safety peace uniformity and efficiency. Archbishop of Canterbury said the bill was not officially from the church but would aid settlement. Lords Crewe urged a second reading while Tansdowne and Treschery offered mixed views. the debate was adjourned.
A report dated April 1 at 11 20 am notes Sir H Bannerman’s condition remains weak though not yet improved. Doctors fear the case may be hopeless and pleasantries of a comfort ale day have given little relief.
A Scots inventor named Simpson claims a device using electricity to accelerate projectiles up to 200 pounds at 30,000 feet per second. He envisions London bombarding Paris and Paris pounding London with this velocity. He suggests six miles per second as near space gravity overcome and seven miles per second could launch a projectile into space.
London reports that No.2 charge against Canon Nash rests on statements by Canon Bardsley who cannot confirm them as justice and honour. Archbishop Clarke cites written statements while Bishop Moule regards them as hearsay. Melbourne notes Christ Church Geelong vestry backs Nash absent new documentary proof.
A Sydney report notes Mir Kidston supports the referendum as a voters decision tool but questions the State's duty to provide religious instruction. Other items: union executives ready to meet with coastal companies. Mongolia incident damage. egg-laying records. Brisbane port improvements. cyclone at Murray Tumbah. Wharf Labourers strike tensions. rich gold find at Miewyber mine. Industrial Disputes Bill debates. hallstorm at Moora with severe hail.
John Abbott of New Plymouth writes July 6 1907 praising Rheumo as the best remedy for rheumatism caused by uric acid. He says he has lived in New Plymouth over 80 years and recommends Rheumo to everyone he knows. The product is sold by local storekeepers at 2s 6d and 4s.
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