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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
3
Tasmania defeated New South Wales by 8 goals 14 behinds to 4 goals 11 behinds at the football carnival. West Australia beat South Australia by 8 goals 5 behinds to 1 behind. Two children in North Sydney died after ingesting chlorodyne instead of cough mixture.
A tragedy at Young where Edward Lillis fatally shot Miss Drummond during a visit and then killed himself. Lillis had proposed to Drummond, was rejected, and later she became engaged to another editor. Both victims hailed from prominent families.
Sydney reports huge crowds greeting the U S Fleet as it enters eastern Australia. Lord Northcote relays a message from Roosevelt praising Australian hospitality and calling the navy a peace asset. Roosevelt thanks Australia and says the fleet strengthens world peace and justice.
Reports from Dunedin Auckland and Christchurch note multiple deaths. Mary Gray of Ravensbourne died from pneumonia after a broken leg hospitalization. In Auckland a coroner found manslaughter after a knife and gun wound in a fight. Christchurch details include a tram accident requiring amputation and a death at Samaritan Home deemed from natural causes.
Wellington August 24 Arbitration Court hears cases from the bakers strike. Andrew Collins union secretary faces aiding and abetting allegations. He states resolutions passed in June and claims no direct picketing. He warned crews not to stray from moral suasion or risk public support. Proceedings continue with enforcement actions against forty three bakers.
John Webster, arrested on a charge of attempting to murder George Hubbard, will face a second charge of attempting to murder his wife. The alleged attack followed when Webster fired a revolver at Hubbard.
A county farmer notes a notably mild month with few nor westers and expects the weather to stay cool until snow on the ranges recedes. The Defence Department accepts the resignation of Lieutenant Vernon Montgomerie Hutton from the Ashburton Mounted Rifle Volunteer Corps effective March 5 1908. A battery miner regales with a pale tale of gold 피 and a peppermint cure with playful banter from the manager.
In the Dorcas Society annual meeting report the number of garments sent to Christchurch Refuge is corrected from 249 to 24. The letter is signed by a correspondent acknowledging the error and clarifying the correct figure.
A Hampstead ratepayer denounces the Town Board for spending over £20 on widening Hugh Street to create two footpaths in a street only half a chain wide. He questions overdraft costs and lack of Board sanction, urging an explanation from the Chairman and Works Committee before upcoming Commissioner elections.
In Christchurch on August 22, D Jones, a farmers' advocate, calls the court finding a victory for both farm workers and farmers. Thorn says the judge's finding reflects his own line of argument, while Jones condemns McCullough for accusing the court of miscarriage of justice. The case ends with the farming community praising the outcome and continuing current practices.
Notice advertises a farm for sale near Beach Road Chertsey with a six room dwelling and washhouse, mentions Mr Dunetan leaving for Culverden and a low figure expected. Also offers 287 acres in Tinwald district described as first class land with good water and fencing, dwelling and outbuildings. agent lists Norwich Union and Colonial Annual Life Society.
A large Christchurch gathering at Christ Church in Cathedral Square, led by the Political Labour League, called for the immediate removal of Judge Sim for refusing to grant a farm labourers award. Speakers attacked the judiciary as biased toward capital, urging continued class-based political action and labor solidarity.
Workers report that the arbitration court hearing prompted farmers to raise wages and improve housing and food. Some employers, including former workers who rose to managers, remain hard to please. A union critic notes that despite a partial labour victory, justice may still come for the majority of workers as pressure continues. Bronchial cough remedy promoted at end.
ENDERS are invited for the formation and shingling along the road between Cross Street and Allan's Road Allenton. Tenders addressed to the Chairman marked Tender and left at the Board's Office West Street before 12 noon on Saturday August 29. Lowest tender net may be accepted. By Order JOEN DAVISON Clerk.
A fragmented seed catalog lists numerous bean varieties such as Broad, French, Canadian Wonder, and Runner. broccoli Carter's Champion. cabbage Blair's Phenomenal. carrots Early Short Horn and Plevna. celery Cole's Crystal White. cucumber Stackwood Ridge. lettuce Jumbo Cos. and assorted per-bag prices and packets. It mentions markets in London and Leamington, and includes entries like Mount Cook Broccoli and Henderson's White Plume Celery with assorted unit prices.
A long damaged listing details many flower seeds with per packet prices 1d and describes dozens of varieties including Acroclinium Adonis Alyssum Antirrhinum Aster Calendula Canna Canterbury Bells Carnation Chrysanthemum Clarkia Columbine Convolvulus Cornflower Delphinium Dianthus Godetia Helichrysum Hibiscus Lupins Marigold Nasturtium Pansy Petunia Phlox Sunflower Sweet Peas and more. The handbill promotes mixed and single varieties with notes on per packet pricing and selections.
An old advertisement promotes a Montauk insecticide touted as finest for destroying Woolly Aphis Red Spider Scaly Blight Fungoid Growths. It lists sizes pint half gallon quart and gallon tins with prices around 7 9 6d and 2 0 6.
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