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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
3
Sir Joseph Ward backs gradual price reductions to restore confidence and reduce isolation caused by high rates. He supports state-owned cables to Britain and overseas dominions and favors an All Red British steam service to boost cross country and Empire trade.
Mr Jacobs, former Bank of Adelaide manager at Caltowie, jailed for twelve months for embezzling £219 from the bank. Other items note potato disease action, Old Age Pensions Bill amendments, a Brisbane Assembly scene, and the Seestern search's failure.
At the Sydney horse sales on August 6, Big Ben the Clydesdale sold for 70 guineas on behalf of Mr Gadsby of Taranaki. Two colts fetched 28 and 80 guineas for Mr Hoult of Feilding. D McHell of New Zealand bought the Victorian Clydesdale Hereigo.
Foxton August 5 a seaman named Michael Louis of the steamer Mon met a fatal accident returning aboard after a day ashore He fell into the water was rescued within two minutes but his neck was broken It is supposed he struck the wharf in failing He was slightly inebriated.
Frederick Moorehouse, arrested in a state of intoxication, was remanded for medical treatment. He stranged himself in his cell after tearing his shirt in the padded confinement. He was about forty, leaves a wife and three children.
In London during August the American visible supply of wheat stood at 14 766 000 bushels, with market implications noted for traders and importers.
August market values show wheat at 5s 2d in Sydney with flour at £12 10s and oats ranging 288d to 2s dd. Tasmanian produce includes whites 7d to 2s 8d and potatoes at £6 while Melbourne lists wheat 4s 9d to 4s 19d and hides noted as in good competition with moderate supplies and firm prices.
The Ashburton branch of the New Zealand Farmers Co operative Association held a clearing sale at Rakaia on Thursday on account of Dr. Mickle who has disposed of his practice. Attendance was good and bidding brisk with entries clearing at satisfactory prices. A brown harness mare six years old sold for £20 10s, a gig £23 58, a dog-cart £6 1s, harnesses £6 2s 6d per set, and a stack of oat sheaves £10. Furniture and sundries sold at full market rates.
Advertisement for Woods Great Peppermint Cure touts relief from chest complaints. The copy claims effective aid, presenting a price of 1s 6d and 28 ads appearing in newspapers.
William Andrews faces magistrate for false dog declaration to reduce fees, with registrar Herbert Fooks and ranger William Kennedy testifying. Anthony Wilding is charged with dangerous driving. J Olsen fined for cycling on a footpath. Civil cases involve Reid v McIntyre and Dalgety v Clements with partial judgments and costs.
The public in Wanganui has guaranteed 700 pounds for the North Island band contest to be held here in February or early March next year.
Mr Justice Denniston delivered judgment in Christchurch on August 4 in the case George Selbie v John Cecil Manchester and Arthur Shaw. The claim for £1000 damages arose from a trap and motor accident at Timaru. One defendant was struck out. the plaintiff to elect. judgment for £400 against the remaining defendant.
Proceedings halted after representations from the Inferman and Lealvon, with planning adjustments from Sydney. Detertion Ward rerouted.
Wellington August 6 The case of the Collector of Customs versus Cecil Haughton third engineer on the Manuka for harbouring uncustomed goods the Magistrate overruled the defence point and fined the accused twelve shillings An application for reduction was refused.
The Police Commission at Wastport hears evidence from Leonard Ceke ery Royal Hotel licensee and others about refund rights for former officers and police pay, uniforms, and allowances. Complaints include unfair promotions and chief detectives favored for promotion. commission plans to leave for Nelson tomorrow morning.
A customer testimonial extols Sander’s Extract for coughs, colds, and lung troubles and urges continued use. The letter warns against other eucalyptus products claiming they cause harm and even death, and promotes Sanders Extract as free of irritating ingredients.
The Ashburton County Council held its monthly meeting with members including J. Lambie chairing and new member J. Grigg welcomed back. Reports covered elect changes, wildlife protection, the Ashburton Traffic Bridge, Overseer C Morrison’s report on water supply and district distribution, and ongoing works on bridges and plantations.
Technical school announces first term at Christchurch School of Art with courses and certificates. Intending students to register. hand in names to J B Christian, secretary. Classes run Monday to Friday from 10 to 12 and 1 to 8, with locations in Kensington and Auckland Society of Arts.
A market listing describes seed varieties such as Early Snowball Early White Stone Golden Ball Laing's Garden Swede Long Green Long White Mixed Varieties and Standard Bird Seed Standard Parrot Food priced per bag at 6d.
The Ashburton Golf Club lists the medal round matchups for tomorrow afternoon over 12 holes. Mrs Buchanen faces Mrs Wood, Miss Murison plays Mrs H Friedlander, Mrs Denham meets Mrs Mullen, Miss Branigan meets Mrs D Friedlander, and Miss Roberts meets Mrs Crisp.
A Church of Christ program features a first class concert including Fisk Jubilee hymns this Thursday. Mr T Booth completed a 20 hour walk from Christchurch to Ashburton, leaving 8 10 Tuesday morning and arriving 7 45 Wednesday night.
Central one acre section with six room house water wind mill tanks and garden priced at £375 also fish restaurant in Tancred Street for disposal with large turnover and profits several small homes in the Borough offered at cheap terms 7s 6d to 16s weekly rents 10 acres land for lease early application required.
The list shows prize seeds including Bread Beans with varieties such as Coper pict Fillbasket French Bean Mount Cook Broccoli Chiswick Beauty Carrot Monarch Cauliflower White Plume Celery Luxury Lettuce Boston Beauty Lett Jumbo Cos Lettuce The Governor Pea British Crown Pea Giant Sugar Pee Bolmes Supreme T.
A compact listing of flowering plants and bedding plants including Cosmos Coreopsis Nicotiana Verhena Hybrid Gandytult Pansy Marigold Tom Thumper and related varieties. The read text emphasizes mixed colors and early blooming options for ornamental gardens.
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