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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
2
The snippet lists lunar phases for April with words like New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter and mentions apogee perigee. It appears as an almanac fragment noting dates and times for phase transitions and night observations.
The Ashburton Post and Telegraph Office observes holiday hours for Good Friday and Easter Monday. Closures occur Thursday April 16 at 2:30 pm and Friday deliveries halt. full mail and telegraph services resume Saturday April 18 with adjusted times. telephone exchange runs 9 am to 10 am on Good Friday and normal hours on Easter Monday.
The Ashburton Guardian will not publish on April 17 and April 20, citing holiday observances.
An advertisement-style claim describes AZOA as a non-poison that causes a fatal infection in rats and mice only when mixed with oatmeal. It asserts other animals are unaffected while rat and mouse populations would be destroyed.
On April 16 at the Baptist Church Ashburton Harry eldest son of the late I F Bairstow married Anty third daughter of J R Steel Ashburton pastor Lambert officiated in a ceremony at the church wedding couples names and parentage listed in local notice
Waimate reports water supply expenditure and net indebtedness with a brighter outlook on revenue versus estimates. The article covers bank reserve tightening, church appeals for Good Friday, a Papuan student’s travel, a church collection anecdote, butter price dips, and plans for evangelical convention and WCTU activities in Ashburton.
A sharp tremor was recorded in Napier last evening. Reports outline a plan to borrow £15000 for Ashburton waterworks to be voted May 1. News covers Kaiapoi candidate Richard Tyas for Riccarton, river conditions, Taree stud sales, a small salmon in Timaru, social and lodge events, poultry society actions, a farewell gathering for Mr Harry Rule, and recent sheep sales across Ashburton district.
Pollard leads a juvenile troupe at Oddfellows Hall in Bluebell in Fairy land a half comic opera half pantomime with vaudeville. It stars Miss Topping as Bluebell and features strong chorus singing ballet dancing and polished acting with an effective orchestra and fitting scenery.
The Methven Collie Dog Club presents results from classes 2 3 and 4 including headling bringing back and yarding events. Prizes range from £1 to £4 with top dogs from W Grieve J Pollock and E Grieve noted for winning cups medals and a silver walking stick.
A statutory meeting of ratepayers in Ashburton considered borrowing £15,009 for a high pressure water supply. Supporters led by Dr Nicoll argued the scheme would protect fire risk and modernize the town, while opponents warned of debt and rate impact. The meeting, with the Mayor and engineers present, debated costs, pipe types, and insurance implications, ending with calls to proceed to a public poll.
At a crowded meeting in Ashburton debates raged over Mr Williams and Mr Crawford water schemes. Advocates praised reliability and cost, while opponents warned of rate burdens and questioned pipe standards. The gathering supported one plan by a wide margin.
The Chertsey Sports and Racing Club lists handicaps for upcoming events including Farmers' Plate with horses such as Devonia and Royal Crown, Dromore Plate featuring Nansen and Demuré, and Publicans' Plate with Tom Tit and Nansen. Sydney stakes rise next year with Derby at £3000 and Sprint Stakes, Metropolitan and Sydney Cup at £2500 each.
Mr John Stevens of Bulls Manawatu writes rheumatic relief from BeveToo after five bottles. He claims the remedy saved him and endorses its effects on rheumatism gout and related diseases. The ad promotes Rheumo for sale at a fixed price with trials and claims strong results.
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