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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 17, 1907
Page
2
On account of Mrs Moriarty a deluxe half-acre land parcel with a large six-room house on Wakanui Road Hampstead. The two-storey dwelling includes hall bath pantry scullery dairy toolhouse verandah and lofted rooms with plasterwork. Buyer may take remaining Oxford Street frontage. Full particulars from I F Ferriman Land and Estate Agent.
Waterton Township Mr W Hopywood property offered to working men 14 acres with a ragged home and wash-house. Freehold opportunity with rent or interest under 1s 6d weekly. Purchaser must save money. Apply.
A customer reports Silver Wyandottes lay more than ten times as many eggs as other hens and make fine table birds. The supplier offers young birds for sale, plus settings of eggs from a laying strain pen at 12s 6d per setting and eyes from show birds at 2 9s per setting.
A political overview shows the governments land policy evolving to broaden access, curb large estates, and push for wider ownership. Ministers explain concessions on leasehold details while advancing measures to put land into more hands and reduce concentration of ownership across the country.
Berlin reports twelve bodies recovered after a dynamite factory explosion at Doemite. Earlier messages claimed multiple blasts, window destruction, and evacuation orders as ninety eight workers were injured and fear of more blasts loomed.
In the House of Commons Mr Balfour protested the closure amid the Appropriation Bill debate. Sir H Campbell-Bannerman and Max Birrell spoke on remediable faults in the Grand Committee and Belfast’s requisitioning of the military as a precautionary measure. The discussion noted deaths and warned of potential mass casualties if crowd control failed.
In London the Deceased Wife's Sister's Bill was read a first time in the House of Lords on August 16 and received on August 17 at 7:06 a.m.
At the Hague Peace Convention the committee generally approves Britain's position on submarine mines while discussions continue.
Governor General Earl Gray told Parliament that Canada should not yet contribute to the British fleet. He urged focusing Canada’s energies on other Imperial interests for now rather than immediate naval support.
The Daily Mail reports Britain faces cancelled orders from Australian tariff changes. Premier Cycle Company and G and FE Morton cable big cancellations of olive and castor oil orders. Marshalls and Sons warn colonial industry may rise if the tariff stays, while Ransomes Sims and Jeffries say trade will be very prejudicially affected.
The August 16 Change settlement passed without incident amid ample money supply. Traders note a surprising leak rate rise but attribute it to cautious Bank of England board action following Wall Street unrest.
Paris reports Goold shows more composure and sleeps well. He urges the court to consider a plea that he acted in a heated impulse while intoxicated. Madame Levin possessed ample means, and the magistrate calls Goold's confession a tissue of inventions regarding their marriage through a agency.
A large meeting of the Racecourse Bookmakers Association, amid strained relations with backers over the 15 minutes rule at Tattersalls, decided on Joe Thompson's proposal to pay immediately a winner who passed the scales.
Cricket report notes Jessop was invited to tour Australia but his acceptance appears unlikely. Major Phillip Trevor has been appointed manager of the Marylebone team.
At the August 17 sale 5500 bales were offered and mostly sold. Merinos and fine crossbreds held prices, selling from par to a farthing decline. Coarse crossbreds fell three farthings. Pletcher Bros. advertised Cookiny Wigs and Dates Sid with seaded Ruisins Gid, noting best quality and lowest prices.
Serious cholera outbreak reported across several districts with thirty six deaths in Saimara and six in Astrakhan. Public health authorities monitor spreading cases as regional impact grows.
The Evicted Tenants' Bill passes the Lords report stage with a three year limit on operation. Lord Crewe says the time limit is a concession to the Opposition on appeals.
The Belfast carters strike ends with settlement. Some workers receive up to 53 a week and the average rise is 2s. Employers gain hiring freedom. Sir Antony MacDonald praises masters for bearing temporary losses and merchants to fund a coalmen dockers settlement. Ms Birrell defends requisitioning troops. Authorities warn mob violence could have caused deaths.
London reports on August 16 noting Belfast carters have resumed work after a disruption. The brief item records a return to activity affecting shipments and city logistics.
Sir Harry Maclean has reached the borders of the Bencaras' territory. The French began rebuilding the mosque tower damaged by bombardment at Casablanca, creating an excellent impression.
In August, Moroccan religious leaders push for a Holy War. The weak Sultan fears being deposed or assassinated unless he personally leads the tribes. The call targets those not of their creeds and country, signaling organized violence. Refugees at Gibraltar have been barred.
Praetorian dispatch notes the Assembly passed the Wield Cornet’s Bill. In Cape Town, Herero Chief Aforenga, driven to Cape Colony after causing trouble in German South West Africa, is captured and interned with 400 followers, who crossed back into German territory despite police attempts to stop them. If he returns he will be arrested.
Emperor Francis Joseph and royal guests welcomed King Edward on the continent in Vienna. A luncheon was hosted at the Imperial villa after the reception.
Berlin hosts King Edward at Wilhelshohe banquet with cordial exchanges. Edward praises peaceful relations and looks forward to his England visit. Komische Reitung notes amicable discussions between Prince von Lulow and Sir C Hardinge. Vienna reports Edward leaving Ischl for Marienbad.
The High Court refused Mr Vardon's bid to compel a fresh South Australian senator election, ruling the State Governor is not a Commonwealth officer. The court declined to rule on a possible vacancy in South Australia's Senate representation, leaving the issue to the Senate. Trade data from Melbourne reports year total values with Pacific Islands, noting imports and exports for New Guinea, New Hebrides, Wha, New Caledonia, Fiji, and Ocean Islands with notable rises and declines.
D Johnston of Burnett Street offers second hand Ladies and Cents Bisells that are all in perfect order. Items have been reduced to bedrock to ensure a speedy sale.
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