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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
2
Ephemeris data lists moon phases for September with dates and times. It shows New Moon on the 15th at 2.39 a.m. First Quarter on the 28th at 6.2 a.m. Full Moon on the 30th or 31st near 0.85 a.m. Last Quarter on the 7th at 11 a.m. and perigee on the 17th at 0.30 a.m. Apogee on the 16th at 9.0 p.m.
In a note to correspondents the Ashburton editor invites readers who omitted their names and addresses to visit the editor in his room for a private interview to elaborate their sentiments.
The article recalls Vincent Lunardi’s 1784 Moorfields ascent drawing vast crowds, royal attention, and injuries from the crush. It notes Lunardi’s influence on life and a notable court case that paused as spectators watched. It also discusses calls for a safer, mixed-gender sport to replace hockey and cricket, urging a new game that suits both sexes.
The Education Board moves to revise scholarship regulations allowing awards at agricultural schools technical institutions and schools of art with a focus on agricultural benefits. In other news the Lismore Mutual Improvement Society debated Is the world growing better with a vote 11 8 for the affirmative. Christchurch Hospital Guard protested a domicile issue involving a woman consumptive. Austro-Hungarian army uses field X ray wagons. World gold production topped 81 800 000 pounds last year up from 80 000 000 in 1907. William Robertson of Horseshoe Bay Stewart Island authorized to kill opossums on certain lands until 1st October.
August saw three bankruptcies in Wellington, while September reports eight including one from the Wairarapa. July likewise rose to six with two from the Wairarapa, up from two in July 1908.
Nominations for the Ashburton County Racing Club Spring Meeting close with secretary Mr A A Fooks tomorrow evening. The event runs September 15 and 16 with liberal prize money expected to draw large fields at the Ashburton racecourse.
Farmers say motor cars are costly but the Vulcan car, built by Vulcan Motor and Engineering Co Limited in Southport Waland, is described as inexpensive to run due to efficiency and relativity. The G H Carson Cycle and Motor Works in Ashburton offers demonstrations and appointments. 800.
Stephen Ryan and Henry Vestenkoy faced charges of cruelly ill t reating 18 and 9 horses respectively at ploughing. Zouch and O Grady testified to sores and bleeding on the animals. Ryan fined £5 and costs, Vestenkoy £0 10s and costs. other defendants given fines or dismissals as evidence showed varying conditions.
A large crowd gathered at the Library Rakala last night to open a new Foresters court. Christchurch Kaiapoi DunSandel and Ashburton Brethren were present with District Chief Ranger Wathew District Secretary Gapes District Treasurer Marks and Beadle Sheat. Wathew chaired as about twenty members were installed and Dunstall named secretary. Ten more candidates were proposed and officers taught. The new court aims to be flourishing under favorable conditions with harmony and toasts following the meeting.
The French Consul in Fez protests authorities over atrocities as Tangier diplomats weigh a collective protest. French Foreign Minister Pichon orders Minister Regnault to back the action. Reuters reports Buhamara the Preterider captured in a mosque and taken toward Fez in chains.
In the Rheims tests Paulhan stayed aloft 2 hours 43 minutes 28 seconds covering 81 25 miles. He battled rain and rough air as fuel ran out near the end. Meanwhile Mr Tatham completed 184 miles in 32 minutes.
A new dreadnought begun at Portsmouth after the Neptune has been launched and will exceed the Neptune in length.
General Sir George Higginson unfurled the Empire flag from the first Overseas League flagstaff in the United Kingdom. A large gathering watched as flags of the Commonwealth, West Australia and New Zealand were raised.
The Commonwealth arrives at Durban and finds no trace of the Waratah. The Karoola has sailed on a zigzag course to seek any sign of the missing steamer. Reinsurances were discussed on the day, with limited business activity noted.
The steamer Waipara bound for London via Sydney struck a rock near Cape Moreton at midnight in a southeast gale. The vessel beached to prevent flooding. all crew and passengers were landed safely. Cargo includes 2000 bales wool, 700 tons tallow, 2200 tons frozen meat, and 250 tons copper matte. Built 1904 for the British India Co. 5505 tons.
The lighthouse keeper at Cape Naturaliste reported a lifeboat with four crewmen from the French barque Gael, London to Hobart, in distress about 200 miles off Cape Leeuwin. A tug towed the boat to Bunbury. the first and third officers and eleven crew members were rescued, in good health, while a second boat with the captain, second officer, and ten crew remained adrift after parting from the first boat on Monday night.
In the House of Commons a new batch of Land Bill clauses was carried under closure. Unionists resisted the proposed sective element and feared League guidance. T W Russell and Birrell defended elected members as a strength to the Agriculture Department while urging public support.
In the House of Commons Mr W Thorne asked why the Socialist newspaper Justice was prohibited entry into India for inflammatory articles against British rule. The Master of Elibank declined to name similar papers, prompting laughter.
The Times reports Lord Rosebery has agreed to address a Budget Protest League meeting in Glasgow. It is believed this could hint at his political future, with the August 26 dispatch noting the possible inference from his consent.
The fragment hints at spring romance and a young man’s shifting thoughts toward love. It references Sue and Jane or Nanny as possible muses and notes a turn to more serious feelings as seasons progress, ending with a whimsical nod to autumn and winter.
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