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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
4
The text advertises fire marine fidelity guarantee and mortgage indemnity risks at low rates. Details and rates available from Mr A H Field, coal merchant, West Street, with A Manning as manager in Nor Canterbury.
Listings show 4569 acres in Wanganui with capacity for 2 sheep per acre all year and two homesteads for £41 000 terms. In Bay of Plenty 4651 acres good for sheep and cattle with good homestead at £37 500 terms. Wairarapa/Waikato area listing notes five acres well improved with new buildings and fences, rent eight shillings per acre, goodwill and improvements priced at £6 per acre.
Archibald McLean testifies at the Invercargill inquest about the deaths of Basil and Roy in the front room and Ronald in the back bedroom. He describes discovering the scene, police action, ambulance arrival, and the adjournment of the inquest pending Mrs Baxter's condition.
The Hon. R. McNab discusses a national system of boy and youth military training. He favors education-based militia within secondary schools, avoiding compulsory service, noting cadet programs exist but rely on volunteers. A forthcoming Inspector-General report may prompt changes to the Defence Forces.
The Mount Somers Road Board met with members Sharplin Cullen and Matheson present. They authorised repairs to Price's road and a storm-water crossing, reported on a ford near Bowyer's stream, prepared tender specs for Boundary road work, and approved alterations to the rate book. Additional repairs and ditch culvert changes, May meeting dates, and cemetery matters at Alford Forest and Mount Somers were addressed.
Wellington April 8. Arguments focus on whether the Land Board may grant preference to displaced employees under section 10 or refuse and forego section 80. Contention centers on board jurisdiction to decide qualifications under section 80 and ministerial approval, with claims the act is ultra vires. Mitchel and McCollar details noted. Solicitor argues Supreme Court review possible for preliminary questions.
The Native Minister J Carroll will sail this evening to Russell to hold northern meetings of Msoris on land questions. Taupo chief T Henheu Tikino will accompany him and meet senior natives. Hone Heke MP is noted as a northern district member.
An advertisement claims headaches stem from poisonous blood during digestion and urges Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills to treat indigestion biliousness constipation and kidney or river disorders. Testimonials from B J Tobin and a Patterson Street reader vouch for relief and maintenance of health with regular use.
London reports Sir Howard Vincent aged 59 is dead. A Browning House speech criticizes English business priority over sentiment, urges better technical education, and proposes youth shooting training as in Australia. Discussions at the Colonial Institute cover the All-Red route and Pacific trade, with Strathcona defending the St Lawrence route and Britain urged to maintain a strong merchant fleet. Victoria’s new governor is announced as Sir Thomas Gibson Carmichael. Canada’s emigration policy to India is influenced by MacKenzie King’s visit. North Brunner Coal issues £55,000 in preference shares. The Druce case features testimony at Mrs Hamilton’s trial.
Adelaide April 8 The steamer Dean of Kelly arrived from New York one crewman sick with small-pox the case developed after leaving Fremantle. Melbourne April 8 Mr Deakin says representations to Britain about rednuction in Suez Canal rates will be laid before the House when the time arrives. The Capital Sites Bill and Industrial Disputes Bill are before the House Sydney April The Legislative Council excludes domestic servants from the government of the Industrial Disputes Bill.
The Peterborough assisted by Kiama after air pump failure. castaways landed then travelled by train. Captain Davies defends boat equipment and resists knife threats to cut the painter. Coomandery delays due to engine trouble while rescuing remaining survivors. praise for the women and children.
In an interview, Minister McNab argued against centralizing control of university endowments. He said universities rely on autonomous revenue, while primary school endowments could be treated like others. He noted provincial origins of colleges and cited Auckland, Wellington, Otago, and Canterbury as examples of regional action.
A retailer offers a range of evening and dress shoes praised for delicate style and comfortable fit. Leather quality is highlighted and customers are invited to view the latest novelties.
In Christchurch a committee of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association discussed a Railways by law taxing sacks over 20 pounds. A universal sack size was proposed 46 x 24 inches, with debate on 40 pence per bushel and practical handling. The Chamber of Commerce will discuss Friday with farmers and the Flourmillers' Association.
Auckland bakers after a fuller meeting decide to test the cash coupon idea elsewhere before adopting it locally. Meanwhile the price for a 2lb loaf remains at 44 pence.
A night fire in Cambridge last night destroyed a fourteen room building formerly an hotel now used as a boarding house. Owned by Mrs Queesing of Auckland and occupied by Mr W. M Lean the boarders lost all their effects while absent at the time.
Louis Wolf a Brooklyn rug maker and noted clubman admits lifelong career as a professional thief. He says he began at 15 under a New York Fagin, was imprisoned several times, later aided by wealthy friends before a 2000 pound yearly theft income and a vow to be honest. Public support has abandoned him.
In Sydney last month Johny Robert Bridges of Newcastle petitioned for dissolution of marriage from Annie Manure Bridges nee Kane on desertion grounds. He stated after the ceremony she returned home and promised to meet next day but did not. two days later she said she would never live with him and has remained firm. A decree nisi was granted.
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