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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
2
Ephemeris data lists moon phases for August with times for First Quarter at 10 am and Last Quarter at 4 29 pm. It notes New Moon Perigee and Apogee events across the month with associated phase values.
The letter from a Sabturtan Guba area settler describes a fifty thousand acre spread in Queensland with 4000 cattle and 1200 purchased since arrival, noting hard drought, rising fat stock prices, and land being sold cheaply. It contrasts Queensland’s farming challenges with Methven’s potential for a cooperative dairy factory sparked by local interest after the stock sale on the 20th. The piece highlights rail and road access, rich pasture, and the appeal of dairy as a local industry.
A Wairarapa farmer told Dominions correspondent that bank reluctance to lend has spurred a surge in Advances to Settlers Department activity with four months of 1908 advances equaling the total for 1907. Government valuers are in high demand and £1,000,000 was raised to boost lending, reducing per applicant limits from £1,000 to £500. The trend hints at a state bank direction supported by farmers pressed by banking action. Butter prices rise as factory butter gains a penny per pound in Ashburton. New appointment exchanges occur at the Bank of New Zealand Temuka and Ashburton. Education Board approves new sewing mistresses for various districts. A Christchurch reader endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and croup. Available from chemists and stores.
Last night brought rain and sleet followed by frost then a morning thaw. Four degrees of frost and two points of rain were recorded as snow melted on the ranges. Education Board confirms J W McGregor as headmaster at Richmond school.
The document surveys diverse Ashburton items including a sale to R Corbett of a Hert’a Winch farm, weather forecasts, education board communications, social club proceedings, a bakers union discussion in Perth, and a No-license meeting in Petone. It notes school committee rolls, woolled skin sales in London, and local entertainments and public sales.
The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company reports prices for frozen meat in Napier and Wellington. Lamb quality two grades 52d and 4d, beef hind 4d, fore 25d, and other cuts listed.
Mr Joseph Mahony confirms intent to contest Timarn. Mr A Beck seeks nomination with conditions, including not standing if Mr F J Rolleston runs again. Beck consents to ensure he meets the election terms.
Christchurch reports Rand was scratched for the New Zealand event and Exmoor also withdrawn from all engagements at the Grand National meeting.
Correspondent John Osborne of Willowbs argues that a nine-girl party bagged 96 hares in Winslow, noting open gates on Sunday and criticizing Sunday shooting. He suggests hunts should happen on other days and laments the practice.
A letter to the editor discusses two old men denied admission to the Tuaringi Home due to Christchurch authority rules. The writer notes a Dunedin arrival and a possible bequest, arguing for immediate temporary admission and criticizing delays by the Charitable Aid Board. The editor adds a call for local official authority to grant quicker access.
London and Jamaica news round up sensational journalism critiques after the Druce case. Privy Council rejects Jamaica Supreme Court judgment on clan fires linked to an earthquake. London managers reshuffle and South Australia loan talks spark financial commentary. Swimming title results and an Algiers earthquake report punctuate the day.
An accident at Mr J Burgess's residence in Mayfield involved boiling metal during stone crusher work. A air bubble caused an explosion of the liquid, injuring G. H. Burgess aged twenty on the face and temples. A workman was touched by the liquid but escaped. Burgess was taken to Ashburton for treatment at Qakhuret Hospital with Dr Handcock attending.
At Kerikeri a 16 year old Roy Edmonds died twelve hours after a cartridge exploded while shooting in a boat with his brother. In Napier Martha Mildrew, a widow, hanged herself, leaving an unwell mind and prior hardship. Christchurch saw 22 year old William Stephenson hospitalised after a fall from a horse at Greendale. Rangiora recorded a 13 year old girl injuring her arm by a wheelbarrow mishap near Southbrook School. Gore reported Miss Keane, a visitor, convulsing after a horse incident near Ghetton and remaining unconscious.
At an inquest in Napier on Mrs Milgrew the jury returned a verdict of death by own action whilst temporarily insane. The finding notes her mentalState and temporary insanity as the cause of death.
The record shows Serjeant Cambridge earning £4 and Corporal Gourdie with a 34 shilling score in the Morris-tube event for the Shooteng Ashburton Guards. Bugler Simpson is listed with a B84 dBA score.
Resentment grew among a Westport Coal Company workforce at Denniston over a dismissal after fourteen days notice. A noisy Miners Union meeting planned a ballot Thursday on striking next Monday in protest, though it was hoped the majority would choose restraint.
Frederick Raymond Reag, arrested July 31 on drunkenness charges, faced a police court hearing. Witnesses testified Rose was drunk at arrest while Reag claimed illness and police brutality. The magistrate convicted Reag of drunkenness and ordered a sentencing hearing while directing police to prosecute him for false swearing.
The tablets are touted for rapid relief of ailments in Riliousness care, cleansing the system gently stimulating the liver and driving away distress and discomfort. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.
The International Free Trade Congress met at Caxton Hall with 500 delegates from the United States Canada Australasia and Ceylon Represented nations included all except Russia Lord Welby opened noting protectionist trends but free traders remain confident Winston Churchill opened the discussion urging free trade as a path to peace and prosperity Suffragists interrupted briefly and were expelled
August speeches by American French and German delegates praised free trade as the backbone of Britain’s economy. Mr Asquith argued tariffs burden Britain, urged reliance on foreign imports, and warned that free trade supports social reform and international peace. French police view notes England should lead by example in free trade.
On August 5 the court resumed the case of Lewis Monnett charged with forgery. Mr Turnbull argued the Juvenile Offenders Act did not extend his power, so the magistrate could not try for forgery or treat the accused as a juvenile offender. Monnett pleaded guilty and was committed for sentence.
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