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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
2
The ephemeris lists sun rise and set times for April 10 to 14 with rise and set values. It also notes moon phases for the month including first quarter full moon and last quarter with approximate times and dates.
In memory of Mary Eleanor Protheree who died April 8 1908. A devoted husband and children insert this note of love and remembrance for a cherished wife and mother.
A 1908 BBC style retrospective notes Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman’s resignation as Prime Minister. It praises his long service from Stirling MP and his varied roles, while suggesting a cautious view of his overall political genius and impact on liberal governance. Herbert Henry Asquith steps in as leader of the House of Commons and First Lord of the Treasury.
A new shipment of first class parlor and church organs arrives with 18 tons of tone variety and elegant finish. The seller claims prices are 290 percent lower than rival music houses and offers music stool and instruction with each organ. Inspection invited at 426 H. M. Jones.
Last night four degrees of frost were recorded in the Ashburton Domain. Reports cover a new track at Mount Somers Domain, a proposed Feilding Fe exhibition within twelve months, and active community groups including the Catholic Literary Society and the Ashburton Guards parade with flag signaling drills.
The Hon Robert McNab Minister of Lands and Agriculture travels from Ashburton to join the Premier in Central Otago and plans a Good Friday return, with Canterbury volunteers’ maneuvers on April 18. He outlines government land policy and wealth distribution aboard with MP G Laurenson.
A cable from Ashburton reports the death of David Thomas 66, a longtime resident and former mayor. He helped found local businesses and sports groups, supported education and civic bodies, and accompanied the New Zealand bowling team to Australia before illness. Trevor Thomas sails to Melbourne. Miss Thomas travels home to Ashburton.
New Zealand bowlers scored 125 points to Victoria's 103 in Melbourne on April 7. Key matchups saw Morrison Woods Gravell and Smith defeating Thompson Bastings Johnston and Allnutt while other pairs like Neave Maynard Coltman and Goldstein and Jamieson Collins Stephens and Wood held firm against their Victorian counterparts. Waxman fought to the end but the Kiwis maintained an edge throughout, with final ends showing clear leads for the visitors.
The north west section of St Stephen's Church shows signs of collapse due to ground subsidence. Two tolymins of Oamaru stone have burst, a wall aperture exists, and south side columns previously collapsed and were replaced. Mount Somers stone will replace damaged north side columns so services may move to the schoolroom while work finishes.
O Neill's Buckjumpers perform tomorrow night in a 350 foot circumference arena. Local riders will challenge the outlaws, with Mr Newman bringing a horse for Mr O'Neill to ride. Gold medals will be awarded for longest stay, and a Saturday matinee is planned for those unable to attend.
London memorials report Earl Crewe and Baron Pweedmouth honored as Knight of the Garter and Knight of the Thistle. The Druce case adjourned with Mrs Hamilton linked to a £400 perjury bargain. Tariff reform gains traction as Chamberlain cites broad acceptance. Italy bids £6,092,000 for navy with two dreadnoughts.
Parliament has been prorogued until April 14. Mr Asquith has started for Biarritz where he will meet King Edward. The report notes the move as part of ongoing political arrangements in Britain.
In anticipation of Mr Winston Churchill's Cabinet promotion, Manchester Conservative activists mobilize for a forthcoming election. The group aims to rally support and showcase party unity ahead of the political shift.
In recent days Sir H C Bannerman's health has not worsened significantly. Lords Ripon Lansdowne and MPs Asquith Balfour Redmond paid warm tributes to his character and services. The Manchester Conservative Central Committee passed a unanimous resolution expressing regret at his resignation and hoping he remains in good health in retirement.
In Pembroke on April 7 Sir Joseph Ward spoke about Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman resigning. He praised Campbell-Bannerman as a fair minded leader and wished him restored health after leaving office.
Several hundred cattle were driven from a farm at Elphin Roscommon as a mob clashed with constables in a desperate confrontation. Police dispersed the crowd after the melee.
In St. Petersburg on April 7, twenty three Russian officers were court-martialled and sentenced to varying prison terms for writing to the Kiev newspapers protesting the troops inaction during the anti Jewish pogroms.
Arabs on the Tigris banks fired on the British steamer Blosselyneh as it passed. A Turkish patrol aboard returned fire. Two of the Blossomynch’s passengers were killed and several wounded. The Porte promises to punish the aggressors in response to Britain’s demand.
The House of Representatives in Washington passed the Employers' Liability Bill on April 7, drawing applause from Democrats in the chamber as debate concluded. The measure aims to address worker injuries and employer accountability in New York and across the nation.
Sir H Tozer to represent the Commonwealth at a Lisbon postal conference to oppose extra concession withdrawals for code word transmission. Governor Talbot resigns for private business, to return to England in July. Yosemite sails leak near Newcastle and returns to port. Sydney wharf strike hopeful for settlement after today’s talks. Thirlmere train fired on. five missiles believed rifle bullets hit near miss. no clues. Broken Hill customs report quarter value drop of £120,000 though metals output rises. Wreckage found on the coast near Hobart identified as an old iron ship remains seen after long corrosion. no positive ID.
Report details the Bega moving incidents near Sydney on April 8. Eleven boats faced peril with a line tying them. one boat carried women and children and lacked a plug causing continual bail-out. Crew struggled without food or water. four seamen helped by manning oars for twelve hours. Breakers hurled both vessels high onto the beach where they were capsized but saved.
A dramatic account from the cottages describes mothers and their children left vulnerable and soaked after a wreck. The group, battered yet resolute, formed four clusters on the shore and sang two hymns of thanksgiving as fear and fatigue gave way to relief and gratitude.
Major A F Head of the Royal Garrison Artillery is named Director of Ordnance and Commandant of the Permanent Forces in New Zealand. Chosen by the War Office for the New Zealand Defence Council, he will arrive soon to assume duties. He succeeds Major J J Hume and will take over the Director of Artillery role from Captain Richardson.
The Minister promised no strict dairy and bite regulations without sufficient statutory authority on landlords cost. Dairymen may appeal decisions to the Chief Inspector of Stock. If unsatisfactory, a twelve month review could reverse the approach with an educative aim rather than punitive policy. The Minister will leave for Cromwell to join the Premier.
The Rov. J. A. Taxford told a Ministers' Association meeting in Auckland on April 7 that secularisation of the Sabbath is increasing and Sunday picnics are spreading, urging churches to mobilize and respond.
A Feilding Chamber of Commerce meeting decided to send a deputation to Hon W Hall-Jonson on Tuesday to press Feilding’s claim for a stopping railway line for the Wellington to Auckland express.
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