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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
2
I relinquish business in favor of my son Mesera J and H Smith from August 1. I thank friends and the public for thirty years of liberal support and farmer friends for the convenience received for fat stock. I ask for continuation of similar favors for the new ir.
The article weighs health and political factors for a New Zealand High Commissioner in London. It discusses candidates including Ffull-Jones Hall-Jones Tregear Ngata and considers pluses for journalists and editors, arguing the post should extend beyond current ministers and MPs.
A compilation of scattered items includes Wellington permits for 844 buildings, Hastings bills on electric light funding, and rail traffic reports. Other items record a Hastings poll result, Ashburton court banter, and civic meetings, with mentions of Lord Grey Canada and Sir John Logan Campbell in New Zealand society notes.
The region reported a maximum of 15 degrees after a heavy frost last night. Captain Edwin predicts northerly winds and a lowest barometer ahead, with glass falling in about 16 hours. Tender bids from Mesera Nightingale Bros for annex works at Waaleton and Ashburton Homes were accepted as the lowest. A Masterton letter describes farming conditions and local life, noting Maoris in central streets and a pa near Le Groare, while promoting G T Carson’s cycle and motor service in Tancred Street.
The North Canterbury Charitable Aid Board met on Wednesday to hear that the Inspector General of Hospitals discussed the amalgamation of Ashburton and North Canterbury hospital districts for hospital and charitable aid. Tenders for Woolston and Ashburton annexes for destitute chronic invalids were accepted from Nightingale Bros, Woolston annexes at £2498 and Ashburton annexe at £2779.
Ashburton Good Templar Hall packed for an open lodge gathering showing rising temperance interest. Attendees included Pride of Wakanui Lodge members, with H Rands in the chair urging Good Templars to join and aid abstinence efforts. Music and recitations followed, featuring Sister C Smith Brother Bands Sister C Butterick and others, closing with a dialogue and social refreshments.
A fragment notes a nighttime coughing issue among children linked to a supposed remedy named Woods' Great Peppermint Cura. No clear dates or authorities are specified. Further readable text is needed for precise identification.
London dispatch reports the Dutch armoured cruisers Holland and Utrecht ready for foreign service while Gelderland cruises the Caribbean Sea. Also noted are a Kirkwall and Tasmania collision, Dr Charcot’s polar expedition, a new Italy Australasia cargo line, and Pacific cable land regulations restricting alien landholding.
Berlin reports an unusually cordial interview between King Edward and the Kaiser. The German piece minimizes political significance. In Vienna the same day Emperor Francis and King Edward were greeted by large enthusiastic crowds at Lechl.
King Peter of Servia telegraphed in London that all Nastie allegations concerning himself and Montenegro are absurd and malicious lies.
Constantinople August 12 the Sultan announces the nation belongs to the committee of union and progress and asserts his role as its president urging cooperation for the country's recovery and greatness.
The Bulgarian Committee expresses dissatisfaction with the reestablishment of the Turkish Constitution and recommends acts of violence in Macedonia, signaling heightened regional tension and advocacy of force.
In New York on August 12 the Wrights aeroplane completed a trial trip covering 5 minutes 48 seconds at a speed of forty miles per hour.
Awards at Shepherds Bush honored colonial foods with grand prix and medals. Lambs and beef saw victors from Victoria Queensland New Zealand and New South Wales. Butter cheese and onions also earned gold or silver medals across multiple regions. Canada withdrew from the competition.
A testimonial claims Rheumo cured a woman of twenty years suffering from rheumatism sciatica and umbago after one dose. The advert says Rheumo works for gout and rheumatism, with Elisabeth Mowat of Gore praising its effects and noting prices of 23 6d and 4 6d. Boots advert follows about leather preservation.
Copsright reports a 10 50 am August 18 visit by bishops including the Archbishop of Melbourne at Lindisfarne Holy Island. It details the priory church complex founded 686 and rebuilt after Danish raids, with the castle guarding the village and a longstanding history of pilgrims and Cuthbert era fame.
The Moane, bound for Auckland, added rockets and a crow’s nest to scout for the Hawea near Lord Howe Island. Hawea carries five weeks of supplies and may drift north while Tofua, en route from Tiji, could pick up survivors. Officers and crew include Captain Charles Read and first officer B Irwin. Hawea was two days out when the accident occurred and was 45 miles from Lord Howe Island when distress grew.
Wellington August 11 Labour Journal reports that for the just ended month trade was fair to fairly good. Employers note no major complaints given season and weather. some trades slack but improving in suburbs. Dressmaking millinery and boot making are very busy. engineering remains slack. building trades mixed. many skilled and unskilled workers seek work amid changing conditions. Twenty seven married men with 61 dependents found jobs. 70 refused country work for city chances.
August 12 Wellington reports butter unchanged at 6d per lb retail for top grades while good quality remains at 1s sod. Fittings show demand for substitutes as Australian buyers limit orders and Melbourne warns of a Victorian butter famine. Prices may fall if warm weather brings new butter to market.
Gore August 12 The Minister of Lands opened a new railway station at Riversdale costing about £2000 In his speech he cited railway traffic growth over the last decade The Riversdale junction will serve the Switzers railway A banquet followed for local residents
The Oamaru Mail reports Mr J. D. Sievwright plans a visit to gauge support before offering himself as district candidate. The Westland seat contest between Seddon and Michel has begun and is expected to be highly competitive across the dominion.
An archaic notice proclaims a remedy named Woods Grane Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds. The garbled text hints at a patent or sale claim but details are unclear.
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