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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
2
2900 acres in 16 paddocks watered by creeks and well fenced. Flat country carries 14 sheep per acre. 200 acres in new grass, 600 under plough, balance pasture. 5 room house, 12 stall stable, outbuildings. Near good roads, railway, schools. £7 10s per acre. Also 170 acres heavy wheat land with sheep country, 4 sheep per acre. Modern 7 room residence, wool shed, sheep yards. Easy terms. £5 per acre.
A GEO. COOPER promoted to the Christchurch Branch of Messia Cooper and Duncan Limited instructs sale of a convenient residential property on the East Belt. It covers parts of sections 260 and 251, includes a dwelling with rooms, bathroom, scullery and verandah, detached washhouse with copper atti tubs, permanent pump oray supply, water pumped to tank and house, a good fruit garden, and adjoins Mr J. Swanson's residence. Easy terms. Apply.
A report from Ashburton covers rising land valuations linked to recent sales, county budget implications, and local political moves. It notes Hugo Priedlander’s resignation, electors’ roll work, farming conditions, school desk debates, and Conciliation Board discussions amid turnip blight, Bible class praise, fishing, and upcoming community events.
All quarter acre section with six rooms bathroom scullery wash-house good water pump rain tanks for sale at a low price terms of payment to be arranged full particulars on application Also 150 acre tarm freehold farm about 160 acres near Ashburton well watered and in good order for immediate advantage Ferriman land and estate agent buyers urged to inquire promptly
The Tobacconist Department operates under the direct supervision of Percy Kinwell. The Hairdressing Room is run by the genial Peter Sullivan, assisted by two other first-class hands.
A large stock of ladies gents and children's boots shoes and slippers has arrived from the manufacturers. Children’s sandals strap and button shoes are a specialty.
Harold BE Curtis Land Estate advertises a corner Belt residence with 4 acres and a four room house plus outbuildings. Also Moore Street 4 acre section with a 4 room house and wood garden newly painted. Otago 1176 acres with 2 acres turnips and 800 acres crop land. View by card. rental listings available.
Captain Edwin reports Westerly gales and a warning of grass fires after tea. An English church near Hinds nears opening with about £600 cost and over £450 raised, architects Hurst Seager Wood Manning Christchurch, builder Peter Gourdin Ashburton. A Seddon bust by Nelson Ulingworth placed at Government buildings, to be housed in Parliament Library. Tramline construction on Woolshed Creek Flat advances with three miles of metals laid, formation and excavation proceeding, completion targeted by end July if weather holds. Druids Lodge held a routine fortnightly meeting. Rugby Union discussions propose moving player transfer date from October to March.
A special Borough School Committee meeting was held last evening at 7 o’clock with members Hayes Hillier Hewson Craighead Dunlop McCallum and Meddins present and an apology from Undhill. The annual report and balance sheet were read approved and a vote of thanks given to the secretary and chairman. The chairman praised the secretary Mr Christian and the caretakers. Accounts totaling 14s 3d were paid and the meeting ended.
In a letter dated March 5 1908 Sumner New Zealand reports that artesian wells supply Sumner and Clifton via a Shag Rock reservoir. The system lifts 50000 gallons from five artesian wells 100 feet high and Clifton 213 feet, costing about £1000 annually, with expanding demand and limited water-bearing strata. The mayor is urged to consider improvements and avoid power costs by gravitating supply.
The Gladiator cruiser, returning from Portland to Spithead, collided with the liner St Paul near Port Victoria in a heavy snowstorm. The impact caused seven drownings or injuries, many missing including Lieutenant Graves and 30 men, while the St Paul carried about 500 passengers. Salvage teams expect success as Gladiator lies on a soft bottom near shelter.
The Chronicle reports Gladiator crew claim a liner signaled port causing the cruiser to turn hard left in home water. liner witnesses say Gladiator hugged shore and turned to port. Twenty three Gladiator men remain missing.
The Prince of Wales will represent the King at Sir H. C. Bannerman's funeral in Westminster Abbey. Clemenceau and the Kaiser are to be represented. The service drew crowds as London MPs, peers, and diplomats attended. Wreaths from monarchs and the Commonwealth symbolized shared respect.
In Greymouth on April 27 the Blackball miners rejected a manager proposal for half hour crib time, insisting on ten hour trucker shifts and bank to bank terms. Union votes 64 to 3 against the deal. striking miners seek full reinstatement and fair pay.
A Sunday church parade led to a meeting of officers about Empire Day on May 25. Ashburton Rifles and Guards considered joining the programme with a half hour exhibition. Some units favored no parade while Hampstead and Purcase cadets pledged full muster, but the gathering adjourned without a decision.
Ashburton Rugby Union met with good attendance and Mr W Hodgkins in the chair. Transfer for 4 Rooney remains in abeyance. Ashburton Football Club granted to play in mixed jerseys this week. Methven Club players J Major C Doherty A Findlay and E Thomas referred to Permit committee. Winesmore Rovers colours approved all black. Old Boys Club time concerns for third grade matches noted with a favorable view to future consideration. Sub committee extension granted to report on grounds and SNOMOID position. Referees named for week’s matches with dates and opponents. adjournment follows.
A Dunedin telegram reports Mr Gasquaine has arranged a site on Harbour Board property for a State coal depot.
London on April 27 reports a better inquiry in the wheat market with a general advance of a shilling. The impression is that the worst is over as cargoes remain firm and off coast holdings steady. Australian on spot scarce at 39s and 38s 6d per quarter with flour slightly firmer and afloat lots offered. Glasgow quoted at 27s 6d.
An old verse offers a toast for comfort through fever and pain. It promises pleasure from a stoup of sparkling wine and a song with a faithful friend, while noting relief from fever with Woods Great Peppermint TGs.
At the Rakaia annual house holders meeting, a new committee was elected with W A Strachan as chairman. In the local body the chair T Williams presided, fourteen meetings were noted, and the year ended with a modest balance and a net increase in pupil numbers from 110 to 115. The school adopted modern dual desks.
Messrs. W Wilkinson B Stuart J Welsh J Stringfellow G Smart J White and J McKee were elected a committee for the ensuing year with Mr B Stuart chosen as chairman.
At last evening's annual meeting ten nominations were received and the ballot reelects W. J. Elliott M. Kissane Dante Allen J. Blackburn Blackburn and F. Hanrahan. Thomas Doig was chosen again as chairman.
At the Westerfield householders meeting last night a committee was elected comprising Ferguson, Pebsrmn Pays Irvine, Lowry, Olds, Jebson, with C H Dallard named secretary and treasurer.
The committee elected last evening includes Messie Thos, T. Carlisle as chairman, A. Drayton as treasurer, J. Mel Farlane, A. J. Pearse, Thos Rutherford, H. Burgess, and E. J. Grey.
The annual election occurred Monday with Mr W Oakley in the chair reporting a balance of £7 185 3d. New committee elected includes W Oakley chair, J Dellow, H Brannan, G Murdoch, M McRae, J Leggett secretary and D Sewell jun. D McKenzie was chosen chair of the meeting. The report and balance sheet were adopted and further officers elected: D McKenzie chair, J Johnstone eerie a, M Hamp ton, W McBowell, W Rennie, P Daly, J D Paterson.
A group elected officers including Messrs 0. Biddick BR. Holland Haskett T. McGea & Wilson I. Ryan and G. Sywain as chairman at the session.
Last night a meeting of the householders at Longbeach School drew seven attendees. After spending three quarters of an hour at the gate some went home, so no election was held. A committee was elected with Messrs A Protherge as chairman, A Brown secretary, and Messrs A dary Jas Con way and Thos Cavill.
Sir Joseph Ward reported New Zealand dominion finances with year end March receipts of 9,063,089 and expenditure of 4,913,965 creating a 850,024 excess. Revenue rose across most items. customs and railways led gains while miscellaneous revenue fell. A further update on April 28 outlined public works spend and a balance carrying into Parliament.
Edwin Geach's Dramatic Company brings The Midnight Hour to Ashburton for a rare local engagement. The world wide hit features fresh scenery and effects not seen in New Zealand before, tailored to NZ audiences by Geach. The plan is on view at My HH Jones bookseller in town.
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