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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
3
Bernice schemes a two thousand pound cheque to Philip Garrington as restitution for a jewel theft. Cassiter pushes for secrecy while Bernice navigates Philip’s sensitive nature and Gertrude’s role, aiming to settle the matter without public scandal.
A character laments the diamonds have brought only misfortune and mentions others share the fate. He writes a receipt for her signature and contemplates long-term consequences as the scene ends with a tease for the next issue.
United Press Association reports that thirty five insurance companies have paid eleven million pounds in quake claims. Royal and Liverpool, London and Globe each paid 750,000 pounds. Telegraph notes the total payout reflects broad coverage for the disaster.
In New York on August 29 the Real Estate Trust of Philadelphia suspended payments with liabilities estimated at seven million dollars. Reports say heavy speculation by the president, who died suddenly, caused the failure.
The Hon. W. P. Reeves reports that over the last two years he has sent 4320 persons to New Zealand under the reduced passages scheme, with an aggregate capital of £222,000.
Editor Mr Jhn G Woolley notes drastic vocabulary changes in the July report. Government data show 177 million acres ploughed yielding four billion two hundred ninety-one million four hundred forty four thousand bushels, with high prices due to abroad shortages and strong farmer output. Anxious cities and carriers await the harvest’s impact on global markets.
A Hampstead mother praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for weak kidneys in children. She recounts using the remedy after seeing improvement in her son, notes purchase from Ashburton Drug Co and urges mothers to choose Doan's over imitations. Sold at chemists and stores for 3s, or by post from Foster McClarland Co. 76 Pitt Street Sydney.
Sugar prices drop ten shillings per ton for all buyers. The total reduction over two months reaches thirty shillings. Prospects point to a Commonwealth sugar surplus this year.
Mr Deakin has given notice of a Bill to alter the constitution regarding the appropriation of special customs excise duty. This marks the first step in rearranging the financial relations between the Commonwealth and the State.
Telegraphed from Sydney on August 29 bitterly cold and stormy conditions persist. Rain floods coastal regions while snow blankets high lands and plains. Severe weather causes widespread property and crop damage across the country.
The reciprocal treaty with Australia was not laid before the House on Tuesday as expected. Officials argued over timing and procedure with communications between Canberra and Wellington. Premier Massey sought clarity on when the preferential tariff would start, while Sir Joseph Ward noted duties would begin when the resolution is tabled. Melbourne report says Mr Deakin announced the New Zealand preference treaty will be introduced tomorrow.
Several fronting Alford Forest Road near Wooden Factory entrance. Four building allotments each 7 acre at McMurdo Street Tinwald. Good building site at N K Belt Hampstead. Corner Cambridge and Wellington Streets Hampstead also other sections. Full particulars on application Bullock.
The Native Land Court announces new judges as Sir Walter Branson and Charles B. McCormack joined by registrars Robt. C Sim and James N. Brown. Mosers Rawson and McCormack receive £500 annually while the other new judges earn £400 per year.
A Sydney cabinetmaker Mr John Cummins reports using Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills to cure Parker's Bash and Barber's Rash. He claims the pills purify blood and cure biliousness indigestion constipation headaches skin conditions and female ailments. He and his family rely on them as a household remedy.
Ads describe 1280 acre grazing lease at £26 per year with 60 acre turnips and 600 sheep 40 cows and horses on site. 1500 acres Waitshuna area with 340 in grass 40 in oats 20 in wheat 30 in turnips and 1000 sheep. Also listings of multiple farms across Otago priced £4 to £20 per acre and 186 acres at Gamaru in wheat with a roomed house and stables.
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