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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
2
The record lists lunar phases from New Moon through Full Moon and later quarters for April with corresponding times. It notes apogee and perigee details and presents several daily times such as 14.32 p.m., 9:42 a.m., and 3:25 a.m. for specific lunar events.
George Herbert Carson and [va Collingwood] Jones wed at Baring Square Methodist Church Ashburton with Rev H B Bell officiating The bride is the eldest daughter of H M Jones of Ashburton The notice also mentions a Lane marriage in Allenton with a wife of John Lane bearing a son
A editorial calls for reform on public railways, denouncing intoxicated passengers and urging separate carriages for mothers with infants. It urges bans on drunks and recommends dedicated mother and infant compartments, plus potential future provisions for invalids, to improve traveller civility and health.
H M Jones offers a shipment of first class parlor and church organs. The 18 store lot features splendid tone and finish with the finest reed organs imported. Prices claimed 20 percent lower than other music houses in the colony. Includes music seal and instruction book. Terms arranged. Inspect at 426 H M Jones.
The Tobacconist Department operates under direct supervision of Percy with the Hairdressing Room led by Pater Sullivan and two first class hands. The saloon emphasizes strict Gleantiness and watchworded service.
Harold H Curtis directs sale of a core city residence with 4 room dwelling, washhouse, and 5.8 acre land. Also offered is a 2 acre corner lot at Cass and Dobson with a 6 room house, washhouse, and garden. Prompt applications advised.
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman dies after resigning the premiership due to illness. He served Stirling as MP for forty years and held roles from Chief Secretary for Ireland to War Secretary. As Opposition leader, he pursued liberal constitutional reforms and earned wide public affection.
Local acclimatisation society rangers hunted poachers but nets lines and dynamite were used to take fish in Ashburton river. Large fish stocks decline and river fishing popularity suffers as a result.
Numerous short items note a Wellington quake at 6 48 morning, mild frost absence, snow on hills, South Canterbury bakers adopting May coal pay, Carterton farmers buying chaff, Hibernian Society sports results, dirty Ashburton rivers, local bird catching, Christchurch to Rakaia Gorge motorcycle run results, Master Butchers Association collapse, meat price drop, lodges meetings, Tierra del Fuego gold dredging colony, Auckland building stats, Victoria Cross history, bizarre court and dental notes, sales at Addington, Sydney bakers overtime boycott, and local council and school commission affairs.
From London April 22 the Press Association reports that of four hundred participants in the Leitrim cattle drive thirty two will face prosecution.
An adjourned meeting of cornsack importers in Christchurch discussed sack sizes after tests. The group adopted a resolution to maintain the standard 48 by 26 inch sacks, while some supported the Oamara Conference size 46 by 44.
London reports Sidrey Buxton states there is no plan to withdraw codes or artificial words. He urges public and code-makers to cooperate and keep regulations within reason. Other items note Canadian immigration of U S farmers, a plot against King Manuel, and Rothschild estate yields 835000.
The Standing Committee of the Irish League recommends Nationalists vote for Churchill citing that Home Rule will be submitted to electors by the government at the next general election. Redmond and O Connor signed the message. The Times estimates 250 Irish may back Churchill.
In a London letter, Mr Balfour says the government’s struggle to defend its seat shows unity is needed. He argues the fiscal question has fractured the party and predicts alternative plans will be heard, while urging Hicks to renew Unionist principles and strength.
Mr Lloyd George spoke in Manchester predicting the Old Age Pensions Bill would pass within twelve months. He denied Liberal retreat from social reform to gain country confidence, warned against abandoning 1906 principles, and urged courage against vested interests in education and liquor.
The Independent Labour Conference denounced the Government for entering into an agreement with Russia and sanctioning tyranny. The delegates cheered the Russian Socialists and condemned Lord Morley’s Indian methods as equally harsh.
In London on April 21 Unionist James Vitzalan Hope was elected for Central Sheffield without opposition.
In Calcutta on April 29 report says mullahs led Mohands to join the Zakka Khels expedition but arrived late. The tribesmen, stirred by excitement, attacked raiders on the Peshawar border after the Ameer recalled them from crossing the Kabul river.
Rome reports the Porte has conceded Italy's demand for a shipping service on the coast of Tripoli, marking a diplomatic achievement in the ongoing Italy Turkey dispute. The April 22 dispatch notes this concession as a key step in regional relations.
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman died peacefully at 9.15 am after a night of partial consciousness. The King and Mr Asquith were informed, with a crowd gathered at Downing Street. Burial planned for Belmont Castle, Scotland, as Bannerman’s eldest brother remains in critical condition.
Mr Lloyd George praised Sir Henry Bannerman as a great public figure and loyal friend to Ireland and the Empire. Flags flew at half mast in Ashburton as Bannerman, Stirling MP since 1865 and Liberal leader since 1899, is noted for long service including War and Admiralty roles and as Prime Minister from December 1905 until his resignation earlier this month.
The Federal House expressed sympathy for disaster sufferers as six officials were released from duty pending inquiry. The Lunghine stationmaster reportedly cleared the line to Denpark and Sydenham on the Ballarat Bendigo route while a track was active, and drivers ignored semaphore signals against the Bendigo train.
In Sydney on April 22 the Strathfield venue hosted the second rubber where New South Wales won decisively. Bishop led in place of Allnutt as New Zealand faced a heavy deficit, trailing by 26 after several ends and finishing with two rinks ahead in only two. Elsewhere Victoria defeated New South Wales 95 to 91 in a separate match.
Athletic Wellington reports a total of 40 pounds collected to support H Kerr, the champion walker, for the London Olympic Games. It is hoped funds will be sufficient by next Monday, enabling Kerr to sail in the first week of May.
A truncated OCR snippet mentions a branchial poaghe and references Great Peppermint. The readable text is highly garbled and lacks clear actions, dates, or entities. No verifiable event or person can be identified from the legible fragments.
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