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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
3
Reports from Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide note lower state and Commonwealth returns for the nine months with figures totaling declines of £ 86 000 and £ 471 600 respectively. Critics blame Mr Fisher's proposals for potential financial bankruptcy across states.
In North Sydney, resident Russell Sinclair was attacked by an intruder during a burglary. The robber fired twice wounding Sinclair in the groin, was later arrested after a chase during which he fired at officers and injured a constable with the revolver butt.
An Invercarill court today fined a Chinese man 690 for possession of opium. The case details indicate he was found in possession of the drug during the April session.
Wellington customs duties for the financial year show broad decreases from last year. Total receipts including beer duty light dues pilotage excise and port charges fall by 69 520 with actual customs receipts down by 73 745. Total receipts for 1909 amounted to 820 671 pounds.
Wellington on April 1 reports fifteen chambers plan to attend the Chamber of Commerce Conference. Topics cover commercial matters and a possible selection of New Zealand delegates for the Imperial Chamber of Commerce Conference in Sydney in September. Efforts aim to invite English delegates to visit New Zealand.
A single roomed house in Adelaide Road occupied by Max Simmons was severely damaged by a fire caused by a kerosene lamp explosion. Contents were insured with Guardian for £950.
At an Auckland Education Board meeting chairman Mr C J Parr expressed appreciation for the Premier's naval crisis action and moved to congratulate the Government on offering a Dreadnought to the Navy. The board also urged government support for extended cadet training and voluntary military drills for youths, stressing education’s return in defence. The proposals, seconded by Mr Garland and supported by Mr Greenslade and others, were carried unanimously.
An old advertisement touts Wood's Great Peppermint Cure as a guaranteed influenza remedy. The line reads Kor Influenza take Wood's Great Peppermint Cure Never Fails Ode and Qead.
The Primitive Methodist Church marks 100 years with a regional fundraising fair at Oddfellows Hall ashburton. stalls display plain and fancy work, produce, cakes and flowers while raffles and competitions entertain the crowd as Mayor H Davis opens the event at 2 30 PM. The campaign aims to raise substantial sums in England and New Zealand with temp band performances planned for tonight.
The Baring Square Methodist harvest festival opens in the schoolroom adjoining the church with produce displays, an art gallery, refreshments, and music by the County Band. Aiming to raise funds to clear circuit debt, stalls list gifts from Mrs Pollock to Messrs Woodysait and Chapman, with livestock and ram auctions by several suppliers including Friedlander Brothers and Dalgety and Co.
The Pam and Ewe Fair at Tinwald drew a large attendance with many breeders bidding for ewes across many classes. Buyers focused on breeding stock for next season amid uneven prices, noting many inferior lines but strong demand for sound breeding ewes and halfbreeds.
The Timaru conciliation council met to hear a Canterbury general labourers dispute. A Clerk of Awards error was cited to deny jurisdiction under Section 31. Employers pressed for a separate award for South Canterbury and invited talks excluding County Councils and Road Boards, while the Union refused a local conference. The council adjourned sine die.
Some doubt exists over whether government messengers aged over sixty five will be retired under superannuation rules. It has not been decided as a temporary arrangement at all points that those likely to be affected will stay in service.
At the Christchurch City Council session the Mayor will move to appoint a committee to report steps for introducing in Parliament a Bill for more equitable representation on the Lyttelton Harbour Board and to survey ratepayers on a possible ship canal from pens to the city.
The Hon. Dr. Findlay obtained Dr. Hay’s report on forty prisoners who might be suitable for transfer from gaols to tree plantations. The document analyzes each prisoner’s circumstances and record, and only those recommended will be moved. This marks the first use of scientific criminal anthropology with gaol detainees, an idea advocated years ago in local reading columns.
Reports from Christchurch dated April 1 note that the Thursday rainfall was heavy but still less than the 1885 flood. It cites 4.27 inches in six hours, and describes a gale, rising rivers, and colder weather to come. In New Zealand news, A G Clifton of West Australia says Kalgoorlie is no longer a desert, thanks to a vast water-supply system with 5 million gallons daily capacity, Mundaring reservoir serving 22 towns, eight pumping stations, and a 351 mile line pumping to 1210 feet above Mundaring. The system cost £3,000,000, begun 1896 and finished 1903, transforming the interior of Westeralia. Also an advertisement for Magnificens English bicycles at £10 with Dunlop tyres and full extras from R D Johnston, Ashburton.
A local promotion touts Percy’s Latakia Pipe Mixture as the best smoking product in town. The promotion highlights rich flavor and steady sales, urging smokers to try the blend at nearby shops.
Mr and Mrs Edward Taylor and family of Hirapuia plan to leave on Wednesday for England to permanently establish residence there.
R W Cooper plans to leave the district and sell a one and a half acre property with a six room modern dwelling. It lies on the Hast Belt just over the Town Belt six minutes from the Post Office, with water supply, garden, wash house, and concrete paths. Auction by Henry Stephenson, land estate and financial agent for Norwich Union and Colonial Mutual Assurance.
Prices for tin herring products listed by Fletcher Bros include HERRINGS per tin at 6d to 8d, Herringids 10d, Salmon 6d and 7d, kippered herrings 8d, Lobsters 1s 4d, Whitebait 1s 4d, Sardines from 4d, Bloaters 9d, and Red Hetrilegs 8 for 1s.
The Hurunui Bluff section offers holiday excursion tickets April 6 to 12 for morning trains to Christchurch from Ashburton Waitari and intermediate stations with return till May 12 1909. An extra express with dining car departs Christchurch for Timaru at 12 10 pm and Timaru arrival is 3 68 pm.
Ground floor shop 3 ft frontage by 40 ft depth in the Mail and Guardian Buildings Burnett Street. Possession immediate. Former tenant offers gas fittings windows counters and partitions at reasonable figures. Apply to the proprietor Ashburton Mail and Guardian for full terms and particulars.
The Ron Accord Shoeing Forge near Traffic Bridge under manager J Kennedy offers well fitted hoes. The business operates from the late C Reid property and features sturdy metalwork and reliable tool shaping.
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