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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 06, 1907
Page
3
August 6 Blenheim council debated sending a telegram to the district member asking if Ells Municipal Corporation Bill Amendment has any chance in the House and whether a poll of the electors could pass, with a plan for a public indignation meeting if so.
Photographs secured by Dr Kennedy at the Meanee Observatory show the Flammarion comet with four tails. The doctor notes after its solar orbit it will be visible in the western sky after sunset.
A strong revival of the Napier Gisborne railway campaign surfaces in Napier on August 6. Supporters push to connect the coast and open up the back country with the East Coast line.
The Arbitration Court in Wellington awarded unskilled labourers eight shillings a day for a full week and one shilling for shorter periods. The decision is seen as Far-reaching, suggesting skilled workers’ wages will rise accordingly. Debate centers on whether this reflects living costs in Wellington or a general wage rise. Previously permanent work paid up to 10d per hour, casual rates lower.
A deputation of manufacturers importers and distributors pressed the Minister of Customs in Wellington on August 5 over tariff changes for boots and shoes. They argued felts and rubber goods deserve old rates while infants boots should be free, noting some protected items are rarely produced locally. The minister said jobs for New Zealand artisans come first and signaled Cabinet review for felt slippers and rubber goods.
A deputation of flaxmillers met the Premier in Wellington on August 6 to warn that the Land and Income Assessment Bill, as drafted, would harm the flax industry. They cited the 1903 tax allowing deduction of raw material costs against income. The Premier promised careful review to seek the best remedy for the issue.
A dairy industry deputation urged the Premier to oppose a duty on dairying machinery. They noted most exports go to the United Kingdom and Britain supplied none of the machinery on the list. Sir Joseph Ward denied duty increases and promised to consider a subsidy proposal of one eighth of a penny per pound for butter shipments to South Africa.
Mount Ida M H A Mr J A Macpherson reports talks with the Prime Minister in Wellington on rain making experiments with a possible government subsidy up to £150. Defence force officers may assist, amid farmer scepticism about past drought aided rain. Sir F G Ward may fund about half the costs. In a separate note, Queenstown Magistrate rules private school exemptions determine control of attending children, avoid prosecution if ever enrolled.
A Canterbury critic claims a three mile sculling championship course cannot be found on the Wanganui river. Locals deride the notion and say a suitable course exists, enough for Stanbury and others. Webb returns home after sending thanks to New Zealanders and plans to leave Sydney on Saturday.
A schooner Stanley drifts toward breakers off Orewa after failed tow attempts by steamer Kaipanui in heavy seas and darkness. Taipa? editor notes easterly winds, warmer weather, and a falling barometer. Also mentions land value rise in Mayfield district with a farmer valuing seven acre land from £5 5s to £15.
The Star reports the Chief Justice with Judges Williams and Cooper will form a Continuous Court of Appeal to sit monthly. It will require the appointment of residence in Wellington and may add another judge to preside over the Otago district.
Alfred Michelly, longtime accountant for Wingate Burns and Company, confessed to misappropriating about £4400 from July 1903 to April last after a review of the books revealed fraudulent conversions. He admitted the full amount and pled guilty, and was committed for trial.
Otago faces a severe dry spell with farmers in Mantototo County running out of turnips for sheep. Watercourses in Central Otago are nearly dry for over a year and frost persists. Government forage rail offers are widely used as Alexandra notes grim spring prospects. Rivers like Molyneux Mannherikia and Fraser run low or dry, threatening crops, gardens, and household water.
Premier Massey in Wellington received Auckland deputations seeking early through passenger traffic on the North Island Main Trunk Railway. He estimated viaduct completion likely after next year but expected about six miles gap between the two ends by March. Government to arrange through Auckland to Wellington service when feasible.
At Tinwald yards a heavy sale of mixed sheep and cattle drew strong farmer and dealer interest. Stores: 17 head of cattle with varied prices. Fat pens: 28 head, prime beef sold well with higher rates. Sheep: fat pens held 1508, lambs and ewes sold briskly, primes eagerly competed. detailed crossbreds and lamb prices listed with numerous bid levels.
Tas Mellor displays Boots Shoes and Slippers with reliable prices and guaranteed satisfaction. Mellor promises the lowest prices in town and honest craftsmanship on every pair.
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