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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 19, 1907
Page
2
On Wakanui Road Hampstead a half acre heavy land property with frontages on Wakanui and Oxford Street. The house, nearly ready, features six rooms four plastered, hall, bathroom, pantry, scullery, wash-house with tubs and copper, dairy and boiler, verandah on two sides. An ideal home for a business man or retired farmer. Further particulars from F Ferriman Land and Estate Agent.
A Waterton township property advertises a workman's home of 1 acre with a 4 room house and wash-house. Offered as a freehold with weekly rent or interest under 1s 6d, appealing to a working man saving money. Apply Land and Estate Agent.
H Gresham operates as surgeon and mechanical dentist with hours from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at his private residence on Havelock Street West.
A 1907 Ashburton page reports Mr Flatman signaling a parliamentary bid with electorate support. It notes the 2500 Geraldine-area voters now in Ashburton, calls for free public choice, and mentions other potential candidates. Nearby items include weather, dentistry, municipal topics, and local commerce notes.
The weekly sale will be held tomorrow at Tinwald yards. Mount 3 and Springham Racing and Sports Club yearly meeting Saturday at 2 pm. Labour will be spread countywide in two weeks except near hills. Domain weather station reports frost. Mr James Smail nominated for Ashburton County Council vacancy. Mr John Studioime previously nominated. Farmers sowing done. ploughing for turnips underway. Scottish Society concert at Oddfellows Hall Thursday night. Oamaru Otekaike estate subdivision work by Humphice and Barren in district. Mr Alfred Otter appointed West Africa mine manager salary £800 plus £30 entertaining allowance. A Dunedin dentist implicated in a tooth extraction mishap may face damages. Farm labour meeting at Ovari notes shift from dray to motor-car transport and wages. Poverty Bay Herald notes £10 per ton carting cost to Motu back country. New Zealand bowling tourists hosted in city with three matches. two wins, one loss. Parliament debate on prisoners and training for trades. US trusts praised for production efficiency. debate on state-led alternatives.
A Christchurch Press letter signed Ashburton attacks the idea of government nominee Flatman for the Ashburton seat and mocks potential contenders. It argues local ambition is low, urges a strong candidate, and proposes a fringe measure to select Ashburton’s representative while criticizing political insiders and honorariums.
Wellington August 17 members of Stack Committees and guests rode from the wharves to Somes Island on the steamer Jane Seddon to inspect pedigree Shorthorn bulls recently imported from the West of England. Bulls were photographed and praised for quality. dogs in kennels were also shown.
Our Parliamentary Reporter notes the government trims customs taxes by about half a million to aid the public but fails to ensure recipients actually receive the intended benefits. Critics compare it to entrusting lambs to wolves, urging legislative action to safeguard beneficiaries as the Tariff Bill nears debate before the House.
In Sydney a 20 600 crowd watched the first professional match between teams from New South Wales and New Zealand. New Zealand led 3 0 at halftime, then 9 3, before Messenger and Cann helped the Blues close to 9 8 and Cross added a late try as New Zealand finished 14 8.
Press comments from Sydney praise the New Zealanders after a recent match. The Telegraph predicts Auckland additions will make the team a top challenge for clubs. Observers note fair play and strong tactics, with Mr Swanner urging more practice to prove New Zealand football’s representative quality. A NSW Rugby Union meeting will consider compensating players for lost time and expenses.
Matches scheduled in Melbourne and Sydney on August 18 were canceled due to the New Zealand professional team’s steamer arrangements for their England departure conflicting with Mr Wren’s schedule. The decision follows the clash of travel plans causing the abandonment of the games.
A deputation from Lawrence met with the Premier to request extension of the Lawrence Troxtured line. They claim 261 000 acres of Crown lands would be tapped. Sir Joseph Ward said the representations would be considered but funding for this year could not be stated. The Otago Central and Catlin's River lines attract renewed agitation as funds determine scope.
Berlin reports a meeting between King Edward and the Kaiser will improve Anglo German relations. In London fishing boats were lost with three drowned after a gale. Shipyard unrest hits Tyne Clyde Wear Barrow and Belfast as Boilermakers strike. Chinese army orders threaten beheading for opium. Germany spent 50 million at Kiaochau in ten years amid withdrawal calls.
In London notices dated August 17 18 and 19, Hardstaff Wane R A Young and J N Crawford are invited to join Marylebone. Young Wardstaff and Crawford to join, Perrin declines. Hobbs and Hayes invited to visit Australia. Gloucestershire beat Hampshire as Jessop posts 92 and 53 in 15 minutes. South Africans defeat Essex by 104 runs.
Dispatch reports a tense situation in Morocco with 500 civilians in Casa Blanca and 3000 French troops nearby. Spanish forces at Ca sablanca total 1500 expected, Moors mass in the interior as Adehad or Holy War is preached, Spain and France agreeing on military actions.
Paris 65 August 17 Reuters reports Goold shows delirium and a nightmare of crime after the murder claim. He is held in a cell with guards seeking admissions while his wife seeks a receiver of his estate due to alleged insanity.
In London August 17 the Lords read the Criminal Appeal and Evicted Tenants Bills a third time. The Earl of Crewe praised the Union English Small Holdings Bill. In the Commons the English Small Holdings Bill was read a third time without division. Campbell-Bannerman called the Butter Bill a balanced instrument awaiting careful action. The Commons agreed to Lords amendments to the Butter Bill.
A Times message from Mr Deakin insists the Federal Government will press preference as a first step. The Birmingham Chamber petitions Lord Elgin to delay the Commonwealth tariff for three months, citing harm to British exporters. The Morning Post supports Australian tariff to boost British trade against foreign competition. Sir William Lyne says the tariff will not be cut and will protect both manufacturers and workers, while shielding consumers.
A short note lists price points for Wows Great Peppermint remedy with 1s and 25 Gd figures. No further context or details available.
In Pretoria on August 17 General Butha filed notices of action in the Assembly backing a colony purchase to present the Cullinan diamond to King Edward as a loyalty token and to commemorate responsible government. The Premier Diamond Mining Company owns the diamond which is valued around one million. the Prans vaal Government holds a 16th share worth about 65000. Progressive members oppose the purchase citing financial difficulties and a somber Rand mood.
Two men named the duly and Thomas were killed by a fall of earth at the British Mine in Broken Hill. Reporting from Melbourne August 19, steps to check alleged illegal trade by French tracers at the New Hebrides. Wreck of a fishing vessel at Prisbane Barrier Reef. 15 Australian and Japanese crew aboard. eight rescued, others missing and presumed drowned. A dastardly attempt found before the National Steeplechase at Adelaide with holes dug near the last fence. Rabbit extermination: final test of the Danys virus to be tried under natural conditions at Stoughton Island.
The Fremantle steamer Seydlitz reports sighting the burning Currie line steamer Fortunatus on August 11 in latitude 28 minutes south longitude 90 35 minutes. Deck burned hull bridged both sides and watertight with a strong list. Boats missing. distress signals sent. no sight of any boats for days. Fortunatus sailing Calcutta to Melbourne with large general cargo.
A boat at the Kawatiri wreck capsized while collecting mails. Dale the assistant lighthouse keeper at Macquarrie Heads and a man named Ware drowned. Dale's brother survived. Dale displayed bravery during the disaster saving several passengers.
Natives near Pakisi north of Auckland report finding wreckage from the Constance Craig. A timber with the Margarita name-board and Constance Craig on opposing sides was recovered along with a portion of a companion way a boat paddle and part of a table.
A morning blaze on August 17 damaged Skerrett fruiterers premises and the shops of Price and Bulleid and Thomson and Co on Bluey main street. Fire risk halted by water, with insured stock valued at several hundred to a few thousand pounds across multiple offices.
The Fiji Times reports a Governor signed note from Sir Sverard Thorn stating negotiations between the Commonwealth Government and Fiji on banana duties are proceeding. No firm preference exists. both governments plan to modify duties on certain foods in general interest, aiming for a broad benefit.
Auckland bowlers plan a return visit to New South Wales in January after a NSW invitation. Thirty members of the Auckland Association have already announced they will travel.
Wellington August 19 Royal Commission to inquire into the Nightcaps mine disaster is to be formed. The commission includes District Judge Haselden and Messrs H A Gordon H J A Biot and A Forbes with the avill co.zi committee.
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