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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
2
Ephemeris data lists sun rise and set times for August with multiple daily entries. It also notes moon phases including First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter New Moon and occurrences of perigee and apogee with times and dates.
July vital statistics show births 22 in Ashburton county, deaths 8, marriages 6, with 1907 figures for comparison. Frost and thaw affect farming and waterworks news include a small loss at the bazaar and early thaw at the Domain. Local items cover railway work delays, a town clock fund, public lectures, unemployment updates, and community sports club notices.
An editorial argues the unemployment problem outlasts governments and Labour Departments. It cites figures from Auckland Wellington Christchurch and Dunedin showing thousands seeking work with many offered only local jobs or railway work, praising a national labour exchange and compulsory state coordination to prevent recurring joblessness.
Ry Handcock, estate agent, located at 227 Colombo Street North Christchurch, one minute from Cathedral Square.
Large improved farm with 40 acres turnips 60 acres young grass 30 acres rye crops oats and grass 20 acres first year pasture 40 acres second year pasture 40 acres old pasture 70 acres ploughed land. 7 room dwelling 28 stall cow byre and outbuildings. Subdividable into two farms 123 and 167 acres. Price 18 per acre. Herd of 80 dairy cows may be taken at valuation. Prevention of extra details by agents Raymond Wright Stephenson.
BBBY Boot Polish spreads over roots freely and preserves lather while polishing quickly. The product description highlights rapid cleaning and smooth results without dulling the hair or scalp.
The death is announced of J McCenville known as a noted whip on old coaching days. He drove Hastwell and MacAra s coaches on the Wellington Foxton routes for many years and later on the West Coast route. He was 52, leaving a wife and family. Also noted deaths include Mr Alshurst who died in Waimate Hospital after a long illness and Mr A Morgan of Waimate recently retired from railway service.
Cricket report notes a match in London with August 1 and 8 times mentioned. Tarrant cracked a top score of 152 as Middiesel-y led in the encounter.
The Fire Brigade Bazaar highlighted a popular baby show judged by H. Davis and T. Rollitt with clear winners in several age classes. A torchlight procession, butterfly dancing from Alfred Curtis’s pupils, and steady raffle draws accompanied a well attended event. Takings totaled £12 13 6 for last night and £99 from sales, with £188 over two days. admissions were sixpence today and one shilling tonight.
The bazaar opens this afternoon and runs until midnight. At 7 PM a large procession led by local bands will march to the Hall. Madames Linay and Paddon oversee the musical program. A crowded house is expected as stalls sell out and new attractions debut. Guessing contests for a sewing machine and bicycle close the night.
The Tinwald Town Board held a long monthly meeting with chairman T Williams and members J A Clothier Geo Morrison D Teppett and J Hampton. They discussed a subsidy voucher from the Valuer General a deranged bridge upkeep share a drainage request for Mr F B Robinson storm water outlets protests by ratepayers and blockage issues. The board approved accounts a legal action against a ratepayer and ordered footpath restorations and a biennial election preparations. A credit balance of £64 5s 0d was reported with £48 7s 0d in payments approved.
In July 1881 Sydney reports on England's rugby tour, noting England endured bad luck and several injuries while New Zealand players are praised as magnificent footballers. Harding cites generous hospitality but disputes claims of rough play causing English casualties, saying New Zealanders played willingly and not rough.
Bishops from Ripon Massachusetts and Perth present a Lambeth Conference resolution urging all Christian peoples to quell race prejudice and pursue peaceful trade settlement. The Perth bishop notes Australia’s universal military service need not contradict peace principles. Congress thanks King Edward for receiving delegates as a first for a Great Power.
Paris workers in the building trades walked out over alleged harsh crackdowns on strikers at Draveil and Vigreaux. A monster demonstration formed, led by a General Confederation of Labour official, moving toward Melun where cavalry clashed with rioters amid gunfire and dispersal by sabers.
A major street battle erupted in Villeneuve Saint George as strikers clashed with dragoons and cuirassiers. Barricades of timber and chains were erected across the main street, with gunfire from barricades, windows, and roofs. The Prefect requested reinforcements as the troops fired, killing several strikers and wounding about twenty. A General and a colonel were struck, and a judicial inquiry was announced by M. Clemenceau into those responsible.
In August and July, the Confederation of Labour urged unions to imitate builders' tactics in protest against government repression. The Paris press clamours to suppress the Confederation of Labour as a suspected seditious organisation.
Reports from Constantinople describe a days long flight from the palace at Camarala amid public unrest. The crowd reportedly attacked a group linked to the palace edge and Armenian leaders push for claims that may create further difficulties while Young Turkey figures seek to curb violence.
A Reuters report from Constantinople notes the Young Turkey rising was planned for September 1, the Sultan’s accession anniversary. The Czar and M. Falkner’s meeting and looming Anglo Russian reform proposals hastened the outbreak. The Constitutional party sought to forestall proposals and render them unnecessary.
The Sultan via the Turkish Consul-General in New York proclaims amnesty to political fugitives in the United States, affecting 200,000 Armenians and others. The notice is dated July 31 from New York.
Pro-British sentiment erupts as Adrianople garrison calls for the Sultan to abdicate. The Young Turks welcome Sir Gerald Lowther, with his carriage cheered and cries of Long live England Liberty and the Constitution heard.
In August 1795 reports claim a thousand ordinary criminals were freed at Constantinople despite protests by the Press and citizens. Observers fear a palace scheme to undermine the constitutional regime and spark disorder by the Black Hand.
Sir George Clarke the Governor of Bombay visited the injured rioters at Jejeeboy Hospital in Calcutta and expressed sympathy for their injuries while hoping they would refrain from further trouble.
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