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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 27, 1908
Page
2
The council offers no estimate of annual cost for the Water Supply Scheme. A rough calculation shows about £1650 yearly, equating to thirteen pence per pound, plus house connection and upkeep charges. Voters opposed to the project must act.
The passage urges using Pencil through No. 1 to avoid heavy burdens on Ashburton ratepayers and states any future high-pressure water scheme should be judged on its merits.
M. Geo. Cooper, promoted to the Christchurch Branch of Messrs Cooper and Duncan Limited, directs the sale of a convenient East Belt residence. The property covers part of sections 250 and 251, about 32 perches, with a dwelling, bath, scullery, verandah, detached washhouse with copper, permanent water supply, force-pump raised tank feed, and fruit garden. Adjoins Mr J Swanson's residence. Easy terms.
Six room house with bathroom scullery wash-house copper and good pump water supply plus rain tanks. Located in ITU quarter acre parcel offered at two very low price. Very reasonable payment terms. Full particulars on application.
The Tobacconist Department operates under direct supervision of Percy with the Hairdressing Room run by Peter Sullivan and two other first class hands. Good work and no waiting at Fergusys.
Ephemeris data for April 28 to April 30 shows moon phases and rise set times. New Moon occurs April 4 82 p.m. First Quarter April 9 42 a.m. Full Moon April 17 4 25 a.m. Last Quarter April 24 6 37 a.m. Apogee April 19 0 p.m. Perigee April 25 Midnight.
Birth notice records the birth of a son to the wife of Alfred Thomas Ashton of Seafield at the Malvern Home on April 17.
The Ashburton Boring Rights Syndicate wins concessions totalling 125 000 acres in Canterbury from Rakaia to Rangitata. American engineer Captain Harry Andrews sees oil potential in Canterbury Plains with mountains behind, suggesting a large future field. A proposed company with £15 000 subscribed capital plans three to four wells to 2500 feet, aiming to spark an industry attracting investors.
Citizens gather to elect school committees for the coming year, with Ashburton urged to show sound judgment. A North Island observer notes householders elect education representatives, who then sit on the Education Board, and advises selecting thoughtful, quiet, respected residents to ensure effective oversight and good results.
Local news notes a stock sale set for Tinwald yards tomorrow. Mr Massey predicts a shift of support to his party at the next election, urging a stronger Opposition to counter rising Socialism. Announcements include Ashburton Methodist Church anniversary services and the Ashburton County Scottish Society’s first singe side of the season at Oddfellows Hall with local talent. Also reports river conditions and a medicinal advert for Woods' Peppermint Cure.
Mr Geo G Steade shows slight improvement. Education Board hopes all districts elect school committees so schools are locally managed. Sir Joseph Ward will attend Geraldine Post Office opening with MP F BR Flatman. Massey breaks return journey to spend end with MP A C Hardy. A country horse drama at Primitive Methodist Church ends with damaged shafts and buggy. Palmerston North man pleads guilty to theft and forgery, remanded. Shury notes grey duck may be shot May 1 to July 31. Pukeka and Paradise ducks protected. Massey declines formal interview in Christchurch. Paris omnibus drama ends with Inspector Mornet exposing Etienne Sagnard escape.
A Saturday night alarm at about 11 o'clock found the chimney of Mr Danrahan's residence on fire. Fire engines reported quickly but extinguished the blaze before the brigade arrived, and their services were not required.
Shortly after 3 am residents awoke to a railway whistle and fire alarm. Mrs Fussell’s boarding house burned rapidly, with upstairs rooms filled with smoke. L Kidd raised the alarm and alerted the Wire Brigade, saving some buildings but the boarding house and contents were lost. Thomas Bros. grain store and Morris Bros. shop suffered smaller damages. Insurance details total about £1360. police probe underway.
An appeal to sympathisers asks for clothing and furniture for Mr and Mrs Fus sell and their nine children. The couple, in poor health, lost nearly everything in a morning fire and have just taken an empty house near Mr Andrew Oair at the Belt and Beach road corner.
After Easter, crowds gathered as the Ashburton County Brass Band, Ashburton Guards, High School Cadets and local school corps paraded to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. The Rev G B Inglis delivered a sermon from Ephesians urging Christians to stand firm in conflict, rely on spiritual armor, and serve Jesus Christ as true freedom.
Edwin Geach brings a strong company back to New Zealand with The Midnight Hour by Edward Thane. The play earns praise as the best comedy drama in the Geach repertoire. Cast features Helene Burdette and Mr Diver. orchestra led by Prof. Florack. special scenery enhances the production. Bax plan available at H. M. Jones, bookseller.
Ex Judge Munro former Native Land Court member died in Auckland aged 84 after a fall that led to confinement and a surgical operation. He suffered heart failure and passed away Saturday evening following the procedure.
Telegraph-Copyright report notes ballot backed arbitration over a weekly wage cut. Employers insist on pay parity with the Clyde and will dismiss on strike workers. Lock-out targets shipwrights joiners drillers and woodcutting machinists across northeast and west coasts.
Press Association reports Winston Churchill lost in Manchester with 4988 Liberal votes to 5417 for W Joynson Hicks Conservative. Labour scored 276, total electors 11914 with 503 new voters. Voter turnout 89 percent. reaction across Manchester London Liverpool noted.
In Newcastle the New Zealand team beat local rivals 37 to 8 in a 13-Aside match. Rowe scored four tries with Duming Messenger Tyler and Lyne adding one each. Messenger four goals and Turtill one. Newcastle replies by Bailey Lawson with one try each and a Bailey goal. In the Association Cup final Wolves beat Newcastle 3–1 before 70,000 spectators.
A Christchurch report says a train derailed at Otira on Saturday afternoon after the engine struck a cow. No one was hurt but traffic was blocked until Sunday. A special train moved Christchurch passengers through. Qura passengers were sent on.
Unclear historical note mentions unclaimed Abbey distribution and a Tin returned in exchange for Ceupona. No clear entities or context available due to fragmented OCR.
A great snowstorm sweeps over England causing several inches of snow in the south and heavy damage to fruit trees. Communications halted and telegraph lines dislocated.
Dispatch describes arms sold in Fellahabad and tribesmen joining Mohmands. Afghan supply lines, actions near Matta Abazai and Aliandi ravine. Willcocks aims to drive foes to higher hills. Anderson’s brigade engages near Shabba den. Casualties include Northumberland Fusiliers and 37th Native Infantry. losses to British and native forces.
Commercial quotation notes dated April 27 at 9 17 am list sheep values for North Island and Canterbury. Lamb prices show Canterbury heavy at 52d and North Island at 69 16d with miscellaneous terms and plate fronts.
The list covers Longbeach Hack, Fairfield Welter, Ashburton Cup, Trial Handicap, Grove Farm, Winchmore Welter, Autumn Handicap, Juvenile Handicap, and other events with numerous entrants. Notable horses include Narrangarie Melinda Mythical Ayesha Kelp Ara kura Nancy Stair Silkweb Restless and Portland across six furlong to one mile and a quarter races.
At Wesport the Taviuni remains in place with a heavy anchor and cable securing the wreck. Water on board delays steam, but a donkey engine is expected to arrive to pump out and refloat the vessel. Water reportedly entered through the ports with no obvious damage noted.
Christchurch reports J Craig, a young man, committed death by his own action at Southbridge on Saturday by shooting himself with a shotgun. No reason is given.
Arthur Doughty admitted in court to taking small sums from tradespeople. He was fined £20 or, in default, three months imprisonment.
An old advertisement extols a peppermint remedy, claiming it is good for coughs and colds. The brief note emphasizes the product’s efficacy and suggests daily use for relief.
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