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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
4
A correspondent calls on three borough council hopefuls to unite for a public meeting. He criticizes vague pledges on water supply and argues candidates must disclose clear views and reasons for seeking office to inform ratepayers before the vote.
A reader questions the stance of the Trade against No-License in Ashburton. The writer argues brewers and spirit merchants benefit from liquor sales and challenges the claim that No-License increases consumption, seeking explanation for merchants’ opposition and the perceived value of licensed houses to trade.
Wellington April 27 The Appeal Court led by Judges Williams Denniston Edwards and Cooper began hearing the Phoenix and United Assurance case over reinsurances of Kaispoi Woollen Company Christchurch. The dispute centers on which Kaispoi building the policy covered the attached building or the detached warehouse. The plaintiff argues a clerical error misidentified the building while the defendant says the policy insured the detached structure. The case is proceeding.
Auckland April 27 The Arbitration Court will sit tomorrow to hear eight disputes two applications for extensions two for interpretations fifteen claims from workers for compensation and 325 claims by the inspector for enforcement.
In Gisborne on April 27 a farmer was fined £5 or fourteen days in jail for cruelty to a cow. Also that night an assistant harbourmaster was knocked off the wharf into the river by a drunken man and narrowly avoided hitting the woodwork. the culprit was fined £3.
A fire at Robert Farrell's bakery in Onehange caused £1500 damage with no insurance. A separate blaze at a boardinghouse on Hardinge Street, owned by Br Gleeson and leased to Mr Sykes, left occupants in night robes. The insured building and furniture were damaged, but boarders' effects are put at £200 to £300.
Hastings April 27. The second annual report shows policies in force at March 31 totaling £70,381 with £9,650 reinsured and net liability of £60,711. Working cost is 2s 9d per £100. No losses occurred. Tariff rates from April 1 reduced to 1s per £100 on up to £100 and insurers charged the ruling rates above that.
At a meeting of the Oamaru Harbour Board on April 27 the request was approved to ask rate payers for permission to borrow £50,000 to buy a dredge. The aim is to render the harbour and approaches accessible for home-going vessels of any size.
Holiday buyers are urged to shop Mellor’s for comfortable footwear at economical prices during a seasonal sale. The ad promises high quality, durability, and unbeatable district prices with a focus on sporting and casual wear. Also promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds priced at 6d and 4d, with 5d listings seen.
London reports that a thousand overseas delegates from two hundred dioceses will attend the Pan Anglican Congress. Representatives include all fel ons, India, and the United States, with discussions spanning religious political and economic issues.
A large turnout at the Borough School meeting elected T Hayes as chair and adopted the annual report praising high school efficiency despite influenza epidemics. The report notes staff changes, strong exam results, cadet corps success, and plans for new desks and improved facilities amid weathering financial limits.
April 27 report from St. Petersburg notes terrible destitution in Kazan and Smolensk government districts. Thousands of children are described as absolutely naked due to famine, highlighting severe humanitarian distress.
Report notes widespread suspicion that the Ameer schemed to foment frontier unrest after being left out of consultation on the Anglo Russian agreement. Lord Morley allowed the Indian Government latitude but barred permanent occupation.
Calcutta reports Mohmands abandoning positions facing Abazia and Shab kadar and retreating. Afghans are troubled by a severe lease, but under the mul lah's persuasion small reinforcements continue to support the Mohmands.
Mr L Guinell member for West Meath in the House of Commons has been released owing to ill health. He was recently imprisoned for contempt of Court in connection with the Irish cattle driving cases.
In Brisbane Mr Kidston says government cannot work with Labour and advocates forming a strong Democratic party to control public affairs on the eve of his departure for England. Immigrants to New Zealand arrive aboard the Morayshire, while the American fleet is kept separate from Commonwealth policy. Milburn injured drivers and coal shortages threaten shipments as Broken Hill Proprietary reports a dividend refusal amid low metal prices and rising costs.
Sydney reports the New Zealand bowling team completed a remarkable tour of Australia with fine play and strong team coordination. The Telegraph notes unprecedented interest in the match, praising Bishop and Goldstein rinks and Waddell's rink. Trimming's side defeated Waxman's Victorian four.
An inspector warns that the main timber in Government House, undergoing conversion into a temporary Parliament, is badly affected by borer and may not last more than five to seven years with safety, signaling urgency for alternative measures.
A lively verse asks for a stoup of sparkling wine and a song as a trusty friend. It muses on beauty's smiles and wishes for happiness until fever rises and rest fades, ending with a quirky reference to Wedde's Great Peppermint area.
A meeting of the newly elected Committee followed the Householders meeting. Craighead was chosen chairman and Christian re elected secretary. caretakers retain £20 and £16 salaries. Monthly meetings set for the second Monday at 7 30 winter and 8 00 summer. Chairman and secretary to arrange winter fuel. visiting duties to chairman until next meeting.
Seventeen householders attend the Hampstead annual meeting with Mr William Thompson elected chair. The annual report shows thirteen committee meetings and lists attendance by members. The school is praised for high attainment due to diligent staff and pupils, with the cadet corps numbering 47 under the charge of the assistant master.
Mr P J O Regan addressed three hundred ratepayers in Hastings advocating unimproved rating. He praised Hawke's Bay as the finest province yet noted nine people to the square mile, while Taranaki had thirteen. He blamed large estates for depopulation and urged taxing land monopoly to restore justice. Speaker received hearty thanks.
The Upper Ashburton Road Board held its April meeting with C J Harper chairing. They granted Mrs Harris use of reserve 1410 on Mr Nicholas terms, refused Mount Hutt’s offer on fords, made roll alterations for R McConachie and Mrs Rhoda Claridge and others, scheduled the annual ratepayers meeting for May 5, and approved work on the Dramore Mitcham road. The Mount Peel Road Board met later, with sympathy for the late Mr Irvine, and directed use of old Fairlie bridge for stack bridges and a bridge site report.
A promotional health notice touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a universal family medicine. It claims the pills prevent doctor visits, cure biliousness constipation indigestion headaches and other ailments and urge women to keep a bottle in their room for regularity and a healthy complexion.
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