Owen Birth Announcement at Ashburton
Birth notice from Ashburton reports the wife of Llewellyn Owen gave birth to a daughter on August 6th in Ashburton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Ashburton
Llewellyn’ Owen
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
2
Farming Knowledge Boosts New Zealand Agriculture
An editorial overview argues that New Zealand farming benefits from official instruction and shows high intelligence in stock breeding and crop management. It highlights the Agricultural Department Lincoln College and agricultural shows and notes calls for regional sub-conferences to spread knowledge and improve farming prosperity.
Local and General News From Ashburton District
Elections in North Canterbury elected John Jamieson and C A G Hardy to the Education Board Central and South Wards. Ashburton County Combined Schools Sports Association meeting postponed due to quarantine absence. A.A. and A.C. committee planned a ball. £8 accounts passed. Ashburton Mothers' Union saw record attendance with eighteen new members and a children's fund grant. Prize-money debate at Ashburton A and P Show led to partial increases being rejected. plan to revisit whole schedule when funds allow. Ashburton Cathline Literary and Debating Society held a well attended meeting. resignations and new council members announced. junior recitation winner Master Lennon. North Island Main Trunk railway costings updated with total to date and completion estimate. Ex-hotel keeper testifies loss partly from soda water and absence of bona fide travellers. Confidence in the LAKG wind-up machine praised by farmers after years of use. MacHiwan and Co. Dunedin advertise Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Lincoln College
Inge
Wellington
J. K. Upton
Thomas Blackley
Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association
Christchurch
Ram
North Island
South Island
Blackley
Anton
North Canterbury Education Board
Central
John Jamieson
C. A. G. Hardy
Ashburton County Combined Schools Sports Association
Sinc Dhe
A.A
A.C
Orr
Mesdames Denshire
McLeod
McClurg
Miss Richardson
Mesdames McDonald
McLean
Ashburton A
Association
Ashfburian Catinlie Literary and Debating Society
Gr. Madden
M. Fitzgerald
Messrs
F. K. Cooper
F. Pritchard
Master Lennon
Evergreen
House of Representatives
North Island Main Trunk Railway
Dunedin
MacHiwan and Co., Ltd
Sola Agents
TE. Atkinson
Atkinson
Nnnte Bael
County Council
Andrews
Netherby
Hoya
Hampstead
Borough Council
Frizzelle
Kaumpstead School Committee Reports Staff Additions and Attendance
The Kaumpstead School Committee met last evening with Mr Wm Thompson presiding. Roll stood at 312 pupils 161 boys 151 girls average attendance 281. Mr Ritche inspected the school reporting excellent condition. Mr Chapman and Miss BEEB White began July 1 and added vigour to teaching. No major issues. accounts of £4 3s 6d passed. meeting adjourned after routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaumpstead
Wm. Thompson
Membhora
Ritchie
Chapman
BE EB
White
Bates
Rain-Making Subsidy Accepted by North Otago Farmers
In Oamaru on August 6 farmers accepted a government rain making subsidy for North Otago up to £150 pound for pound and planned arrangements. Over the past seven months only 6.30 inches of rain have fallen here and £35 was collected at the meeting. Earlier in 1891 rain making experiments were tried locally with hopeful results from the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oamaru
North Otago
Slaughter Trade Union Seeks North District Award Extension
A meeting of the Auckland Slaughtermen's Union approved the special Board of Conciliation award and called to extend it across the northern industrial district. It also aims to federate the slaughtering trade across the Australasian colonies and endorsed Mr Slater as Labour representative on the Arbitration Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Auckland Slaughterme's Union
Special Board of Conciliation
Slater
Arbitration
Arbitration Court Hears Eye Injury Case in Christchurch
In Christchurch on Aug 7 a labourer who lost sight in one eye sought 200 pounds in compensation after a jam factory accident. Edge Sim noted the old act allowed only small weekly pay, while the minimum now is 1 pound weekly. court adjourned for negotiations with a declaration of liability possible later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Arbitration Court
Edge Sim
Cure for rheumatism offered by RHECMO
An advertisement claims RHECMO will cure rheumatism gout sciatica and similar ailments. It urges readers to buy from chemists and stores with two price options 2s 6d or 4s 6d.
Hampstead Town Board Adopts Three-Farthings Rate
Hampstead Town Board held a special meeting to strike a rate of three farthings in the pound for 1907 08 under the Town Districts and Rating Acts. The rate raises no material burden on ratepayers as Hampstead shifts to Board collection for district works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampstead Town Board
Messiah
L. Landrey
F. Frizzelle
Thos, Crooks
G. W. Andrews
R. Lewis
Crooks
Arcade
Hampstead Town
Andrews
Hampstead
Messrs Crooks and
Frizzelle
Continuous Court of Appeal in New Zealand Debate
The Attorney General disputes a Dunedin Star claim that a continuous Court of Appeal will be formed with Chief Justice and Judges Williams and Cooper. Dr Findlay notes a Bill exists but cabinet time to consider is lacking and terms cannot be disclosed. Potential personnel discussion awaits cabinet approval before sending to Judges and Law Societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Dunedin Star
Williams
Cooper
Court of Appeal
Findlay
Global News Capsule From The Standard Oil to London Trials
United Press reports on Standard Oil stock stability amid investor unease. Balkans conflict notes Turkish artillery action near Hassanaba. Destroyer Spiteful oil fire kills two stokers and injures four. Julius Wolffe survives 153 hours at sea but rescue fails. London hosts housing and school hygiene congress. Italian racer Borghese arrives in Berlin for the Pekin to Paris motor race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tockfeller
Federal Supreme Court
Balkans
Constantinople
Hassanaba
Vorjia
London
Europe
North
South America
Rudward
Sir Lauder Brunton
Paris
Berlin
Princes Borghese
General Karangosou Fatally Shot in St Petersburg
A Russian report says General Karangosou, former Odessa governor, was fatally shot in central St Petersburg. Three attackers escaped. Officials warn six south eastern governments face cholera risk amid outbreaks. Police also foil an automobile plot to assassinate War Minister Roediger, arresting four armed suspects at the intended site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Karangosou
Odessa
St, Pinfersburg
Roedigher
Morocco War Messages and Casablanca Bombardment
Dispatches report Moroccan leader Ratsuli seeking justice not money. French cruiser Galileo shelled Casablanca after Moorish forces fired on navy sailors during a landing operation by French and Spanish ships. Six French sailors and an officer wounded as guards occupied consulates and Galilee bombarded the Moorish quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Galileo
Casablanca
Deadlock in Belfast coal dispute worsens tensions
Irish affairs report a deadlock at Belfast between master carriers and cartmen amid a coalmen's dispute. The overall situation grows graver as negotiations stall and general tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Belfast
Carters
Sinn Fein Pushes Boycott After Resignation Notes
In a letter from London dated August 6, Sir Tomas Esmonde states fatigue with public life but willingness to contest his seat. He endorses boycotting English manufactures and laws, argues England cannot coexist with Irish produce, and claims nationalist costs for Westminster, elections, and world delegates total about £100,000 yearly, funds better spent on Irish industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tomas Esmonde
Iis
Suy
Ingland
Thomas
Ireland
America
Swinenmundes Meeting Strengthens Imperial Ties
A semi official telegram from Swinemunde reports the Swinenmunde meeting of the Emperors strengthens friendly relations. All major questions were discussed with satisfactory agreement and a mutual wish to preserve world peace. The talks caused no change in existing alliances, and both powers oppose the Algeciras Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Swinemunde
Algeciras
Russo Japanese talks back peace aims and accords
A semi official Russian statement from St. Petersburg dated August 6 describes the cordial meeting of the Sovereigns at Swimuintnde. It notes that Foreign Ministers found no threat from European or Far Eastern situations and says France and Spain in Morocco pose no current complications. It adds the Russo-Japanese and pending Russo-British Conventions will greatly promote world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Swimuintnde
France
Spain
Morocco
Emer
Rheumo Promises Quick Cure for Rheumatism Gout and Sciatica
Advert says when early rheumatism flares you should send for a bottle of Rheumo. It claims a positive and lasting cure and notes it is sold by all stores and chemists at 25 6d and 4s 6d.
Lords Debate Second Reading of Criminal Appeal Bill
In London on August 6 the House of Lords read a second time the Criminal Appeal Bill despite Lord Balcbary arguing that jury verdicts on facts are preferable to judge determinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
Lord Balcbary
Middlesex Chase 552 in Match as J Douglas Scores 180
London reports on the cricket match where Middlesex tallied 552 against Somersetshire with J Douglas scoring 180 and Tarrant 147. Braund has accepted a position in the English cricket team. Humphries joins the cricket team for Listralasia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Braund
Somersetshire
Middlesex
J. Douglas
Tarrant
Humphries
Listralasia
Anglican Synod opposed to metaphysical vagaries in new theology
At the Sydney Anglican Synod the Archbishop condemned metaphysical and speculative vagaries claiming old theology cannot be supplanted. Stolen Treasury Bills circulate unsigned but resemble pound notes. Obituary notes Di Lawes, veteran New Guinea missionary, has died. English rifle team receives government aid of 650 pounds for travel. Barque Shenandoah, en route from Baltimore to San Francisco, reports a leaky condition and pump-assisted voyage after June 28 6000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin
To-Moirow
Luis Bei
Domain
FF. Perviman
George McFarlane
Donald McIntosh
Middle Road
Allenton
James Porter
Plunket
New Zealand
Government House
Suva
Fiji
Australia
Foresters
Leeds
England
Winston Churchill
Nigeria
Baro
Kango
Lake Tchad
Wellington
Sydney
Treasury
Queensland
di Lawes
New’ Guinea
Melbourne
Shenandoah
Baltimore
San Francisco
Quirindi murder arrest reported in Sydney dispatch
Sydney reports the arrest of Toft for the Quirindi crime described as a diabolical deed. Inquest testimony portrays a brutal scene as Toft pursued a 16 year old girl Maud, shots fired over a fence, and the family torn apart by violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tofft
Toft
Shere
Ayith
Maud
Poff
Webb Wins World Sculling Title in Sydney
Reports from Sydney detail Webb's victory in the world sculling championship with reactions in Melbourne and Wanganui. NZ manager Corby discussed a private £2000 side match with Towns, while Towns denied money as the sole motive and praised the race's quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Field
Corby
Webb
Charles ‘Towns
Towns
Melbourne
George Upward
Australia
Age
Qoutrigger
Seun
Wheat and feed prices in Australia and Sydney markets
Quotations from August 7 show wheat at 10.27 a.m. in Sydney and Adelaide with prices across staples. Flour at £9 1s per ton, oats Algerian feeding at 2s Bd to 2s 0d per bushel, barley 1d to 2s 9d, maize 2s 1d, peas 4s-6d to 4s 0d, bran 3d pollard 10d, Tasmanian potatoes £2 5s to £2 7s 6d per ton, onions £4 per ton, butter 100s to 10s per cwt, cheese 7d per lb, bacon 8d to 1d per lb. Prices vary between merchant and retailer. broker values differ slightly. Adelaide Wheat 8s 6d per bushel. flour £9 per ton. bran and pollard 10s 0d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Melbourne
Cape
W. Lotatoes
Adelaide
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manchester Bros
Yates & CO
Kriewer
Saunders’ Buildings
East Street
Andrew Oo
3 Ltd
Tancred Street
W.H. Collins & CO
G. Hefford & Cojs
G Hefford & C
Drapers
Yay Ky
Gent
Farmers’ Co-Operative Association of Ganterbury, Ltd
Ashburton Branch
West Street
Ashbarton
Winsor
Newton
Chapman & Terris
Burnett Street
Wanganui
Tauranga
Tinwald
Patent
C. A. C. Hardy
House
Hoota
Robilliard
E. Nicoll
E. Niccoll
Ashburton Rifles
Hefford
Childs
Meehan
Major Healey
Ashburton A. and
FP. Association
Joseph Junt
W. J. Silcock
T. E. Uren
Chas. Reid
Silcock
Reid
T. Bullock
F. Ferriman
COX
H. Gresham
Haverock Street
West
Philadelphia
Frank Curtis
H. E. Bonrington
South Canterbury
ACRIS
A, Y, Ferguson
Live Stock General Insurance Company and
Yorkshire (Live Stock) Insurance Company
R. ¥. Ferguson
Bampstead
J. C. Barker
Works Committee
Hempstead
Board OF Health
Guardian
Cable News
Home and Foreign
United Press ‘Association
Electric Telegraph
Spiteful
Channel
Julius Wolffe
Chantel
Seaton
Prince
Princess of Wales
International Housing Congress
South Australia
Myrdebn Burns
House of Commons
Russia
Por
Ile
Katsuli
Morocug
Ratsuli
Irish Affairs
Sir Thomas Esmondt
Swinenmunde
Court of Criminal Appeal
Cricket
Quirindi
Torft
Per Press Association
Wanganus
Riadé
Ahuonehaitie Colony
Commercial
Search the Ashburton Guardian Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Ashburton Guardian?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.