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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
3
Weather notes report cold rain and light precipitation overnight with 69 to 87 points of rain in Ashlinton and Dor weather station readings. Farmers expect lambing to be safe if conditions hold, as tests of bombs caused inconclusive rain patterns in the district.
In Timaru Magistrate Court a man named Thomas Smith faced a charge under the Children Protection Act 1890 for neglecting his six children aged from four months to 12 years endangering their health. The case noted possible criminal negligence with Smith blaming his wife. adjourned for one week. His Warship warned him to provide proper clothing and promised immediate improvement.
In Wellington on August 23 the Premier signalled in the House that the Tariff Bill would be introduced after the Tuesday afternoon session.
A publication note states it does not hold itself responsible for the opinions expressed by correspondents. It underscores editorial boundaries and invites reader discernment.
A reader from Ashburton criticizes the Labourer’s complaint about unemployment, urging able-bodied workers to seek country employment rather than rely on the Labour Bureau. He claims farmers have work and calls for men to stand firm, find work, and stop urban begging.
An AGENT letter to the editor critiques calls to regulate or nationalize labour agencies arguing government charges are also high. The writer notes private agents provide better service, cites a 28 6d travel surcharge, and urges legislation to curb extra fees for workers traveling to the country.
The New Zealand professional team headquarters are fixed at the Grand Central Hotel Leeds. Fixture list includes Yorkshire Wales Cumberland England Lancashire Northern Union on December 18 January 1 8th 11th 16th 25th. Auckland vs Taranaki at Western Park ended Taranaki 5 Plymouth 3. Canterbury beat South Canterbury by 3 points at Temuha yesterday.
In London on August 22 Popland scored 398 in the second innings while South Africa were five wickets down at 149. England had earlier made 295 in the first innings. the match ended in a draw.
Thomas Joseph Gaudin aged 32, a Waikato farmer who had just purchased a Matakohe farm, was accidentally shot when his gun snagged on wire netting and fired under his chin. He leaves a widow and child, and had served in the First New Zealand Contingent in South Africa.
Captain Fidwin reports Hesterly gale like winds and heavy rain after a seven a side event. A competitor loses money from his pocket in the pavilion. access questioned. Property sales noted for Hampstead Allenton and Winter’s Road. vandalism in the Domain. rumours of thunder and distant explosions. Postponed sales and sports trips due to bad weather. Mangolds and figs offered by Fletcher Bros at keen prices.
The Lands Committee reports broad harmony and significant amendments to the Land Bill. Key changes include renewables leases with mineral restrictions, altered residence terms for pastoral land, permanent records of improvements, longer 21 year town leases, and extended Crown land acquisition up to 5000 acres. Provisions for flax leases, machinery for wood pulp, and Crown private land exchanges are included. A new selection and occupancy clause and compulsory purchase terms for settlements are noted.
A partial quotation from a trade catalog shows prices and item lines for sugar flour jams oils nets and canned goods. Items include Finest Cane Sugar Auckland 56th bags 10s 11d Brewer's Crystals 5610 bags 10s Dd Roller Flour various bag weights and prices White Rose Kerosene per tin and per case Gooseberry Jam and other preserves with assorted Jam tins and Marmalade. Also listed are English gooseneck nets and preserved fruits in specialties like Frimley and Motueka pie fruits and Farrow's Marrowfat Peas with packaging details.
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