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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
3
Report describes passengers choosing crowded express trains over later options due to high first class fares. Ships and steamers are full and hotels and lodging rooms are in short supply as visitors crowd the town late at night.
The Auckland Province No-license Council adopts a resolution condemning a publican’s booth at a race meeting honoring the American fleet visit. It cites the Admiral’s wishes and the pledge of hospitality leaders, protesting liquor temptations for disciplined sailors and urging complete absence of intoxicants at entertainments.
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES AUCKLAND August 9 A man named Emil Bach a German by suspect action died this morning after shooting himself in Wellesley street. The report lists other inquests and accidents across Christchurch Hastings and Dunedin with details of drownings fires burns and a hand injury.
Anxiety over the steamer Hawea fourteen days out from Newcastle to Gisborne prompts a search effort. A search steamer Flora will depart Auckland to patrol toward Newcastle. The Haupiri is instructed to zigzag from East Cape toward Cape Maria to aid in the search.
William Keech aged 74 of Hokitika died after a short illness at Kudara. His wife Jane Blith of Humphreys and another local death in Heolitika are reported. J A Torranes, Dunedin gaol chaplain and aid society organizer, died after a long illness. Invercargill announces two old settlers Hugh Carswell and Mrs Harvey death notices.
The Mamari arrived from England today with 200 new passengers. Of these, 62 adults and 28 children were granted assisted passages.
In Brisbane on August 10 Davies from Victoria won the five miles cycling championship of Australasia in 12 minutes. The report notes the event under the Cycling Championship of Australasia with details limited to the victor and time.
A recent amending Act allows the Solicitor General to oppose divorce for respondents deemed of unsound mind and confined to a mental hospital for at least ten years. The court debated whether this replaces a guardian ad litem, with Judge Chapman noting service is needed to appoint such guardian. The Solicitor General offered to accept guardianship if no suitable alternative exists.
The Bishop of the Anchorage confirmed eight candidates at the FH a.m. service helped by the vicar. A brass cross and brass vases were dedicated before the rite. The Bishop urged faithfulness in ordinary duties and stressed that church strength lies within its members. He warned against mere census-taker membership without action. The article notes a late Ashburton express and Captain Edwin’s forecast of easterly winds and frost.
For Mr W. H. Dunstan the estate on Beach Road Chertsey 1 acre includes a dwelling five rooms a detached wash-house and other outbuildings. Dunstan leaving for Culverden and Tam offers a low price. Agent details Norwich Union Fire Assurance Colonial Mutual Life Society Auctioneer Lord Financial and Estate Agent Henry Stephenson.
Sixteen year lease on 383 acres with 40 acres in oats 80 acres tussock and rest in grass. Good seven room house woolshed chaff house trap sheds and water supplied by races. Well fenced and carries 800 sheep year round. Near school and post office. Price goodwill 1200 pounds. H Matson and O Arcade Melbourne?
A brief advert notes a one night event at CPPERE Ore Hall featuring the Boy Comedian and Medallist. Shows on Friday and Tuesday August 1st with prices 2s and 1s for children half price.
A jumbled list of vegetable varieties with assorted names and few prices. Items include beans, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, peas, pumpkins, tomatoes, turnips, radish, and herbs. Several varieties reference English growers and market names, with occasional pricing noted such as sixpence per packet.
A dense list of flower seeds and packets offered, naming numerous species such as nasturtiums, nicotiana, sunflowers, cosmos, asters, zinnias, sweet peas, and lobelias. Prices are given as per packet or per 6d, with references to latest varieties and mixed colors. The notice reads like a catalogue fragment for plant seeds with multiple brand or cultivar names and sizes.
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