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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 17, 1901
Page
2
A Victorian reader remarks on the Budget speech of Mr Seddon praising its length yet questioning its usefulness. The writer criticizes excessive taxation and surpluses, suggests funding public works by loans, notes an apparent £100,000 treasury gain, and questions proposed duty increases as unnecessary.
A long list of local items includes updates on Mintetering Children's League events a concert tableaux and a sale of work near the town and details of local trades farming and social happenings The report mentions Trooper K Thompson imperial pay for South Australian troops Colonel Rowell and Ashburton Minstrels with new acts and a fundraising aim for an asphalt track.
CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr ERNEST M SANDSTEIN has returned after six years of study in England and the Continent and may be consulted on defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary. artificial light may be used. Fees moderate. Consulting rooms at Cashel Street over Mr Sandstein jeweller Christchurch. Hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 4 daily.
A distributed circular announces the Polypathic Medical Institute vigil on Friday and Saturday. Advertisements indicate ongoing practical glass blowing exhibitions at the Glass Works in Qohriatahurah.
London reports Colonel Gorrings attacked near Staynsburg. Kruitzinger Erasmus and Cachet were mortally wounded in the clash.
A Swiss nursing party, arranged to send a doctor and six nurses to refugee camps, has been barred from leaving Southampton. Lord Roberts’ March authorisations were rescinded by the War Office as health measures are now in place. the Foreign Office refused to review the decision.
In the House of Commons, Mr Balfour said no man or horse would be withdrawn unless the military situation justified the appeal. He argued the war had been unduly prolonged, even from the Boers’ perspective.
General Lyttelton remains in South Africa as a precaution if Lord Kitchener is taxed, otherwise Kitchener will stay until resistance is suppressed.
A deputation from the meat freezing wool scouring and tanning trades urged members of the Honsy to reject or amend the Hastorica Bill. They warned higher costs would fall on farmers and workers, threaten arbitration rulings, and force many Canterbury firms to shut down or raise prices.
A cable from Mr Pilcher of Ospetown dated Lith inst reports Private Hamilton of the Imperial Yeomanry missing earlier is now with his regiment and well. It also notes No 1678 Reid wounded is at Worcester convalescent.
The Council debated the Shops and Offices Bill with opponents and supporters arguing for compulsory shop closing hours and bank and warehouse clauses. Ministers defended protections for workers while noting industry concerns, and the committee report was committed before adjournment at 4 55 pm.
Wentieton August 16 the Arbitration Court fined Henry Fielder five and costs for employing two minors above the rate and for exceeding apprentice numbers under the award. At Pelmerston the Supreme Court sentenced Albert Watkins for assault and robbery to two years. Walter Richmond was convicted of sheep rustling and given twelve months probation, while another guilty plea for attempting to interfere with witnesses led to six days imprisonment from Monday.
The Library of Famous Literature edited by Dr Richard Garnety O.B. and published by The Standard in London offers a 20 volume collection. It aims to present diverse national literatures in a cosmopolitan spirit with affordable pricing and flexible payment terms for New Zealand applicants.
In the House at Wextington the Hospital Nurses Registration Bill faced amendments and opposition. Moves to broaden registration to graduates from Auckland Wellington Christchurch or Dunedin Hospitals and to those with three years training abroad were withdrawn. A new plan allowed three years training with inspector general approval. Subclause changes shifted training to three years and removed matrons certifying nurses. Progress reported as Seddon prepared financial statements and a public works plan. debate adjourned at 10.55.
A new pediatric remedy named Tsxraina Pownores is claimed to soothe babies, reduce fever, and prevent rashes. The product is marketed with price details and claims of safe usage for infant care.
In Wellington on August 16 1901 Colonial Treasurer RJ Seddon presented the Financial Statement for 1901 1902 summarizing a buoyant revenue with no deficit forecast. He defended critics and warned prudent expenditure while detailing public works funding 600000 of surplus and a locally raised 500000 loan amid South Africa war demands.
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