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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
3
The American fleet reports from the high seas 420 miles from Sydney with a stiff westerly breeze and heavy seas all day. By eight this evening speed rose to 12 knots to stay on schedule despite earlier reductions.
The Labour Market in Christchurch notes twenty four men dispatched yesterday to the Broken River railway works with more to follow. The market is normal and expected to demand farm and unskilled labor in coming weeks if fair weather continues. About 300 men are at Broken River, with good weather easing camp hardships and workers now content.
In Oamaru August 19 police report an attempted burglary at H Grenfell outfitter Thames Street. Back window entry and ransacked office with no theft found. a box with money left untouched. A second break in at Morrison's boot warehouse shows entry but no items taken. Police suspect male youths.
In Auckland on August 18 the Premier delivered a short speech at eighty words a minute to aid a Blind Institute student using a tactile shorthand machine. The student reported the talk by touch while the Premier tested long words, aiming to place shorthand students in business and professional roles.
Aubrey Harold Smith, first stoker on the warship Pioneer, arrested at Motueka for desertion, is remanded to Wellington to await the next warship’s arrival.
The special parliamentary train from Auckland via the Main Trunk line arrived in Wellington at 6:10 p.m. on August 18. Sir Joseph Ward says the trial trips prove the nineteen hour journey can be comfortably completed.
At a shareholders meeting in Wellington on August 19 the Wellington Gas Company decided to raise capital to £400000 by issuing £200000 in new ordinary shares of £10 each. The move funds ongoing works and expansion.
Whelceh of Akaroa telegraphs he will not accept Thoroughgood’s challenge to row for the championship of Australia.
Obituary from Dunedin announces the death of Joseph McKay owner of the City Boat Palace and a familiar figure in trotting circles. He suffered heart trouble for many years before passing away.
Mary Cresswell appeared in the Police Court this morning charged with using an instrument for an illegal purpose on a girl. She was remanded for eight days. The girl had been sentenced at the Supreme Court on Monday.
The Working Men's ClubNapier last night carried a proposal to call for competitive designs for a new building with total cost not to exceed £10000. A premium of £100 is offered for the heat plan.
Tenders received for the municipal baths far surpassed the £6000 loan Authorised. The Council will amend the plans and invite new bids to complete the project within the allocated funds.
The Victoria left Port Chalmers for Sydney via Auckland but had a minor machinery fault near the Heads. The anchor was dropped and the vessel returned to port this morning. She is expected to resume her voyage at 6 o clock today.
Otago Education Board in Dunedin endorses Wellington Board's resolution on amending Act for daily compulsory attendance and supports North Canterbury's syllabus changes to stress English grammar and geography. Hon. T. Fergie elected chairman.
Mr GP Wake, a Liberal hopeful for Bemont, spoke at Eltham last night defending Government finance and opposing claims of anti farmer stance. He proposed unions deposit funds with government to register and automatic cancellation for offences. He said he is a Prohibitionist and backs the three fifths majority.
In Christchurch on August 18 Geo Castles, a young single man, was killed by a clay bank collapse at the Cashmere Hills reservoir works after ignoring a warning. The inquest returned a verdict of accidental death. In Dunedin, also August 18, two young men Alfred E Bates and Thomas Murray drowned after their oil launch Shamrock capsized crossing Catlin Estuary. Bates survived after rescue efforts. Murray drowned, and searchers continue for his body.
In criminal sessions Judge presiding sentenced James Smith alias Griffo to twelve months for receiving stolen property. John Chalker convicted of theft at Pahiatua and remanded for probation report. Daniel Morgan received eighteen months for stealing money and assault.
Leonard Sutherland was found guilty of forgery and sentenced to three months imprisonment. Charlotte Elizabeth Moraghan was indicted for bigamy after a second marriage on April 18 at Ashburton, the jury finding she acted without an honest belief her husband was dead. The judge ordered recognisances for future sentence.
Mr Jakins of Canter bury Dairy Company spoke at the Staveley Creamery meeting on dairying prospects. He noted a butter shortage last year due to droughts and fires, but blamed current scarcity on large June exports to South Africa and Australia. He cited price gains from 7d-7d per lb to 101d-114d per lb and praised rising butter-fat payments. He highlighted Ashburton County districts as ideal for dairying, creameries and factories expanding in Canterbury, and predicted stronger industry growth with less manual work and solid long term returns.
In Timaru on August 19, Northern Union football plans to base three senior teams in South Canterbury next season. Key organizers promise funding to cover training sheds and junior travel, with £1 promised to start the project. A Methven versus Ashburton senior match at Domain Oval was postponed when Methven failed to muster a team. Southern Cross FC to face Rakaia seniors at Rakaia tomorrow with listed players and emergencies.
Count Arnim, a noted landowner and economist, says Germany faces a potato famine as blight spreads through West Germany and Denmark. He estimates German potato production in 1908 will fall by 80 million tons, implying a loss of about £30,000,000 in value. Also mentions Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for children’s hacking cough priced 1s 6d and 2s 6d.
The Flemington Presbyterian Church held its annual congregational meeting with Rev. J. Brown presiding. Attendance rose, nine members joined, the Sabbath school to reopen, and the treasurer reported income of £254 with £260 expenditure, leaving a £6 debit.
The listing markets 146 two bred ewes in lamb 161 bred ewes in lamb 73 four bred ewes in lamb 300 Merino ewes in lamb 800 two tooth wethers 200 ewes four and six tooth 20 hoggets two springers for sale
The Orchestral Society rehearsed under Herr Beano Seherek with Wagner and Mozart selections, while plans for a high pressure water supply are awaited from Mr Cythert before tenders. Mount Hutt Road Board reports solid road conditions. social at Baring Square Methodist society featured music and readings. Timaru shows early electric lighting trials with kerosene backups. The Domain Board may cut trees in reserves to allow mature growth and firewood sales.
Mrs L Johns seeks private treaty sale of winter's road Allenton sections 6 7 12 and 12 part B S d206 1 acre dwelling five rooms near N W Belt Domain Ashburton also Mr W H Dimatau Beach Road Chertsey 1 acre dwelling five rooms washhouse and other details Mr Dunstan leaving for Culverden can take low figure plus Tinwald district 987 acres dry land well watered fenced splendid dwelling and outbuildings furniture sale weekly at Havelock Street yards and rooms pigs cattle poultry produce etc insurance and estate agency Henry Stephenson Auctioneer agent for Norwich Union Colonial Mutual Life Society.
Friends announce the infant Ivy Josephine of Winglow will leave at 9 15 a m tomorrow for the Catholic Cemetery then Ashburton Cemetery. Undertakers Baker Bros. also inform the funeral of Thomas Rollinson from Westerfield Friday at 11 a m for Ashburton Cemetery Barter Bros. Undertakers.
A brief notice states Pee Ce Harrow is now in Ashburton with single or contract tunings. Orders are left at H. M. Jones's.
Jos. Gibson of Cheviot announces candidacy for the first vacant seat on the Canterbury Land Board under the amended Land Act. He has been a Crown leaseholder since 1894 and pledges to advance tenants’ welfare if elected, with voting set for the 27th instant in August 1908.
Provisional directors A W Beaven G T Booth T Buckley F Z D Feariman J Lambie W Reece form Ashburton Petroleum Prospecting Gov Ltd to take over concession agreements from The Ashburton Boring Rights Syndicate and drill wells to test for payable oil or gas under those concessions.
Local supplier announces first consignment of Nim Blair's Prize Garden Seeds with full listings of vegetable varieties including beet, beans, carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, and more. Prices shown per packet and bulk options, with notes of in stock and ready to procure other kinds on short notice.
A long list of flower seeds offered with per packet prices and a wide range of varieties. Includes Acroclinium Adonis Alyssum Antirrhinum Aster Calliopsis Canna Canterbury Bell Carnation Chrysanthemum Clarkia Cockscomb Columbine Convolvulus Cornflower Cosmos Dahlia Delphinium Dianthus Eschscholtzia Everlastings Foxglove Gaillardia Gilia Godetia Hibiscus Hollyhock Larkspur Nasturtium Nicotiana Petunia Phlox Poppy Pansy Penstemon Perilla Petunia Phlox Pink Pheasant Eye Poppy Stock Sunflower Wallflower Zinnia and many more with per packet pricing and notes on mixed colors. The catalog promises new annuals from South Africa and giant varieties and invites readers to request the illustrated catalogue.
Montauk advertisement promotes The Finest insecticide for destroying Woolly Aphis and Spider mite and other blights. It lists pint half gallon tins quart tins and gallon tins with prices 12s 6d for a four gallon tin.
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