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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
1
At Gisborne Magistrate's Court Mr Barton S M fined a local baker five pounds and costs for selling short-weight bread. A 4 lb loaf was 38 percent short. The defendant had been similarly convicted last May.
Dr Findlay spoke to a large Feilding meeting with Mr J Trewin in the chair. He outlined taxation as twofold: funding state services and promoting welfare through private wealth, noting that direct taxation rose while private wealth increased. He urged land settlement and voluntary subdivision over government purchase, referencing Denmark’s land tax and a potential open line for government purchases under a new settlement bill.
Market quiet for wheat with limited sales to merchants for home shipment. Supplies tight, immediate delivery commands higher prices. Wheat quotations include Tuscan 4 4d to 5d, pear 4d to 4 1/2d, Hunters 4s 3 4d. Barley values fall as English market weakens and farmers thresh for sheep feed. Gartens grades quoted at 8d and 7d, Luns 7d, ish 13 fl.
Vice president Dugald Macpherson reports the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce that wool prices fluctuated due to American market tightness but now show recovery. He notes 1908 export excess over imports, a potential boost for farming and trade, and urges prudence and vigilance for continued prosperity.
James Yoyle, a Wellington City Council inspector and defendant, pleaded guilty to attempting to enter a moving tram car. The magistrate noted the unusual case and fined Yoyle 5s with 7s costs, allowing twenty four hours to pay.
Advice from Howes Hughes at 183 Hereford Street Christchurch on patenting ideas. A new or improved device must be novel and useful, and a genuine advance that illuminates better, cheaper, or stronger than existing tech is patentable. Reading their pamphlet Advice to Inventors aids those seeking patentable concepts.
The West Australian Government Labour Bureau report for 1908-9 records 7709 work applications and 4704 engagements, with 587 through government departments. The Perth women's register had 1075 applicants and placed 78. Free railway passes covered 1715 persons at £1513 cost, £789 refunded.
News from Sydney and Hobart report heavy snowdrifts blocking mail deliveries with four foot depths and bitter conditions. In Melbourne, a high court decision declares a loan ballot a lottery, while a preferential voting system mock session probes its workings. In Canberra debates on silver coinage and imperial inscriptions unfold as discussions adjourn.
A letter from Invercargill quotes A B Cookgan praising Lane's Emulsion for restoring weight and health after a long decline. He notes a weight gain of 23 pounds and full recovery, urging others to try the product. The letter mentions digestion, flesh buildup, and strength as key benefits and lists price and availability in Dominion shops.
Christchurch notes subdued local wheat demand with little offering and quiet trade. Oats see limited sales at 1s 9d, with London lower and shipments tight. Cocksfoot shows improved spring demand with seed at 15 lb per cwt and price around 5d per lb at Little Iver.
Timaru wheat activity remains subdued with only a 19 000 bushel lot traded at 4s 6d on trucks. Market notes point to scarce offerings and anticipated miller stock replenishment while New Zealand and Australian price signals have yet to boost Timaru demand. Potatoes also slow at £2 15s per ton.
London reports Mr Denby of the New York Wool Exchange cites American demand for heavy woolens and tailored appearance, noting growth in ready to wear and torsteds while English factories expand post tariff to meet current needs.
Delegates told Hon Mr Mackenzie of key resolutions. The Minister promised action to improve country life conditions, inspect land for infection and weeds, and support cooperative experiments. He noted potential for frozen meat trade and possible chilled beef exports from New Zealand and future experimental farms in the South Island.
A bag lifting device, examined by A Grant and Hy Macandrew, impressed railway officials for loading grain and coal bags into trucks. The government purchased the appliance from John Macpherson of Qamara and plans to produce several units for multiple stations to aid farmers during peak harvests.
A Times reporter hears that Ohakune area mills face booming demand with more orders than supply. Inventor Welsbach debuts a new iron thorium match alloy that sparks readily. Measles spread in Beaconsfield district among children, with dancing households reportedly affected.
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