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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
2
F Ferriman advertises a six acre suburban residence on Belt Road Allenton fronting Mill Stream with seven room dwelling washhouse coalhouse stables and outbuildings. Ideal retirement property with long frontages suitable for subdivision near town. Further details from F Ferriman land and estate agent.
A very convenient residential property offers four rooms a pantry scullery and wash house on one acre of land. Sale is immediate with possession available to the purchaser. Full particulars on price and terms provided on application.
The Residential Property of Mr Arthur Bean comprising Acre of Land nicely fenced and laid out in Garden and Orchard with Dwelling house of 6 Rooms and Scullery well built and fitted with hand come tiled ranges and exterior up-to-date with concrete yards Also Good Building Site adjoining above containing 1 acra and 11 porches Water aca runa right through the property One of the nicest suburban properties on the market and for sed either in one or two lots Immediate possession Price law and farms easy Full particulars on application Ferriman.
Night Bell at Surgery Door details Ephe meris for August with rise times and moon phases. Shows full moon on the 60 30 am last quarter 12 2 18 pm new moon 20 0 68 pm first quarter 4 27 0 18 pm perigee and apogee times. Includes cas a street Ashburton reference and observation notes.
The next best despatch for the United Kingdom departs Ashburton on August 14 and arrives in London on September 16.
The Ashburton Guardian reports on forecast winds and early rain, school examinations by North Canterbury Education Board inspector, property sales in Allenton, lamb lots in Dromora, Rangitata Road Board vacancies, burglaries in Dunedin, the Orchestral Society concert under Herr Zimmermann, the Ashburton Presbyterian Church tender results, Catholic Literary Society and Debating Society meetings, a benefit in Fairfield for M Burgass, and local advertisements.
Frost registered fourteen degrees at the Downs this morning. Grand National train arrangements advertised for Christchurch. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman to receive freedom of Glasgow. Papal letters claim temporary acceptance of Separation Law for trial. Joinery offered by Collins and Co at Veeratabla Works. Advertising items include Flower Beads and a penny packet price. A school exam near Ashburton prompts a joke about pioneers. New subscribers sought via box address. Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery touted for coughs and consumption with local availability.
General Committee meeting chaired by Mr R B Coward discusses Timara Show dates no changes, donations to Technical Classes and Ashburton Trotting Club, prize gifts from Albert Newcomb and Co. resignations, driving and rough riding debates, and schedule amendments for merino and Hampshire Down classes. Subcommittees recommend charges for outside exhibitors and discontinue out of county implement prizes while county prizes continue. Members urged to recruit new members. total members about 553.
A domestic servant Annie M Williams of Karangahake suffered severe burns while tending a washing boiler and was hospitalized in Thames. Mail carrier Peter Clark was severely injured riding near Thames after being hurled from his horse, sustaining a broken leg yet continuing to seek help. Frederick Burchard, missing from camp near Thaman, was found six miles away in a weak state after wandering, claiming long exposure to nikau palms. Charles John Savage, 31, was found dead in Riverton boarding house, death attributed to heart disease. he had arrived from Home ten months earlier with no local relatives.
The New Zealand Rugby Union has granted the Southland Rugby Union a full loan of 1300 pounds to complete the purchase of new grounds on elevated land. The funding supports a long awaited facility expansion for regional rugby operations and development.
At the August meeting of the New Zealand Cricket Council United Prasa Association by theatric Cuermrdnarce decided to invite a syndicate to handle finances for the proposed English team visit, with any affiliated association allowed to join the syndicate.
An advertisement mix promotes De Shaldon's New Discovery Chest and Lung remedy at 1s 6d and 8s 3d per bottle from Manchester Bros. It touts two masks for one price and a Tweed Suit deal. Also features Ashburton tailors Craigheld and Aberrymick and Mellor's Boots with cheap prices for winter footwear and Woods Peppermint Cure for colds and influenza.
The Ashburton Trotting Club held its annual meeting at D. Thoman's Auction Room with good attendance. Jas Small chaired as chairman while the annual report and balance sheet were adopted showing a deficiency of 236 pounds 102 shillings 5d including 23 pounds 10s 0d carried from last year. future finances and a stronger season were discussed. Officer roles were announced as to be elected with patrons, vice presidents, stewards and officials named among a list, but several key positions remain to be filled.
Auckland 2 South Canterbury 1 as the visiting team outplayed Ashburton at Ashburton. Young opened the scoring for Auckland before half time, then Crispe and Lepine set up a tight finish with a second goal. Ashburton pressed in the second spell but could not overcome the Northerners despite B Amos and Silcock solid defending. The match ended with Auckland carrying the day and the players were honored at a social with prizes and thanks from club officials.
An advertisement touts Turnac’y Rheamo aghtavea as a permanent cure for rheumatic gout by removing uric acid from the system. A painter named Mr W Oakley of New Beighton claims dramatic relief after use and endorses Rheuma for friends. Also promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs and colds at 6d and 2s 6d per bottle.
Panta Aug 7 Healy Australia finished second in the 200 metres handicap at Charenton, time is 2 minutes 1 seconds, record. A mining fatality at Marshionne near Carlevol as a cage fell into a coalpit. Annette Kellerman abandoned the channel swim due to sea plokagee after two hours in water. Gloucester v Essex match Dennat took all ten Essex wickets for 40 runs. Great heat wave in New York causes deaths from heat apoplexy. thousands sleep in parks and on footpaths.
A serious dispute between France and Turkey over the Saharan Djanet base, transferred to France under the Anglo-French Convention, Turkey never recognized. Timas reports French and Turkish troops race to occupy the depot amid the dispute.
United Press notes the Sirio wreck where the captain survives claiming uncharted reef. Many crew saved while a group of women faced assault then drowned. The Daily Telegraph Madrid correspondent says Sirio officers were censured for abandoning posts and a captain allegedly fled and possibly committed suicide.
London reports that after the vessel struck the Serio's survivors say the Captain jumped into a boat crying Save who can. Officers and crew with knives and revolvers forced through passengers to seize lifebelts and boats.
United Press Association dispatch from New York reports the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank closing due to shortages of 1,006,000 dollars spent in real estate speculation and commercial ventures. Several officials are missing and a bank run occurred, with police quelling a disturbance. The bank is described as a Chicago institution.
The debate on the Australian federal budget proceeds as Mr Watson objects to spending three hundred thousand annually on penny post. Mc Cook questions the Postmaster General’s power to deprive states of surplus. The government plans to invite tenders for deporting Kanakas next month with Queensland’s cooperation. Two thousand five hundred Kanakas may require conveyance. Mr Bent notes possible legal changes to stop prize fights.
The Attorney-General states that once the Anti-Gambling Bill passes, betting news and the names of Tattersall sweep winners will be prohibited.
Andrew Gilmore a 43 year old single casual labourer patting his throat early today, had been drinking. An inquest found the death was by own action while temporarily insane, with the jury returning a verdict of suicide during a temporary mental lapse.
The Otago Amateur Boxing Association championships conclude with Parker defeating Wright by default in Lightweight. Banatam-Plummer beats Campbell. D. Smith beats J. Paterson in Middleweight. D Paterson wins Featherweight over Kilpatrick. B. Manley takes Novice by default. Patrols send Paterson and Parker to the Wallington championship.
In Melbourne Supreme Court Chief Justice Madden presided over a case alleging misuse of the SANDER & SONS name by imitators. The prosecution highlighted that PART VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EX TRACT is a highly refined, antiseptic remedy superior to ordinary eucalyptus preparations and free of harmful ingredients. The firm is urged to obtain the genuine SANDER & SONS HUCALY PIT RETRACT.
A mail train to Libau was halted when a passenger pulled the communication cord. Twenty five robbers boarded seeking 15000 pounds concealed on board. The Czar reacted angrily after mutinies at Sveaborg and Kronstadt, vowing strong rule. Stolypine fears General Trapok’s rising power may threaten the government.
In St Petersburg the Social Democratic committee members and the Shops' Salesmen's Union committee have been arrested. Ethikers restrict editors to a single joint paper devoted to news. A fresh manifesto from Social Democratic and Revolutionary Duma members calls for a general strike to force a constituent assembly, land for the people, and liberty.
Odessa newspaper seized as sixty revolutionary agitators move toward villages. Peasants refuse taxes amid calls for wider unrest after harvest. A girl with a bomb and Artesa Anarchists seize a central Odessa newspaper office, imprison the staff, print a proclamation, then depart, aided by troop unrest preventing swift action.
Received Aug. 8 7 50 a m St Persissora Aug 7 Fifteen thousand men employed in the Government powder mills at Okata have struck The tramway and bonded warehouse hands in Moscow are also on strike No newspapers are being issued there The Social Democrats held four meetings in Moscow and obtained a preponderance of votes in favour of a political strike The Socialist Revolutionary party vainly urged that the time was inopportune as they are not prepared to embark on a great strike.
A semi official notice from London reports Cabinet reconstruction in Russia postponed indefinitely as the government promises energetic reform within the law. The Times correspondent notes the policy shifts have sidelined the constitutional democratic party, boosting violence supporters amid a tense political climate.
United Press dispatch reports Winston Churchill at Cane Ford Park Wimborne stating no party in the Transvaal was defeated or triumphant over the constitution. He notes broad reception of the constitutional settlement in Canada, Australia, and England and urges fair consideration of government proposals amid cross party support and fears over Mr Balfour’s proposed harsh path that could lead to renewed conflict.
The Times reports Churchill reiterating that responsible institutions will be extended in due time to Oraigia and criticizes the Cockermouth split with liberal reprisals. He warns that Boer use of the Constitution to prepare for war could be possible. Lord Milner shares this view based on experience in the Transvaal. In Capetown, Aug 7 a deputation meets Dr Jameson and a mob of colored hooligans pillages shops in poorer quarters after the gathering.
United Press Association reports London dispatches on German warship plans. New cruiser and battleship classes would be far larger than the Dreadnought, carrying more large guns. The Kaiser, speaking with French yachtmen in the North Sea, calls anti militarism a plague. Paris Figaro urges France to boost artillery numbers due to Germany's renewal, boasting about 3500 guns versus France's 2000.
An eager ad blends shoe making notes with Goodyear welt details and a catalog line for leather footwear in all sizes. It also markets Woods Great Pappermint Care and Royal Standard Pills now widely available through Ashburton grocers, targeting shoppers with health and footwear needs.
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