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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 31, 1909
Page
2
A dated note from the 26th reached the office on the 31st after closure. The writer asks a question whose answer requires a comprehensive historical study, which the editors cannot supply in a brief reply.
On August 24 at Malvern Maternity Home the wife of W Keens of Pairfeld welcomed a son named DHATH. On Monday the 30th at the residence of his son George Carson on William Street Hugh Moore Carson aged 79 years passes away.
The piece argues for proportional representation as a cure for minority rule and party dominance. It cites Lord Grey’s testimony to the Royal Commission, notes global adoption trends in Belgium Finland Denmark and Switzerland, and urges New Zealand to study these outcomes while criticizing the second ballot as ill advised.
Critics urge action to stop crossing the line at Wills and Cameron streets while shunting. They warn pedestrians face constant risk day and night and note near misses and accidents could have occurred without careful shunters. A subway or overpass is proposed to ease the danger and reduce inconvenience to townspeople and businesses.
A poem-like verse laments a poor man urged to seek warmer climes for bronchitis and easier work, praising Woods Peppermint Cupe as a remedy to guard against coughs and colds.
A Fairfield farmer reports lambing at peak since he settled the district with flocks showing 40 to 140 per cent returns. Rain totals near 69 points since Friday, clearing today as temperatures edge above freezing. Market notes show grocers profiting, sugar margins questioned, and a range of local news from council elections to dairy testing schemes and charitable efforts in Auckland.
The cura tor Mr J Readhead reports the oval ground now shows vigorous young grass and expects the cricket pitch to be in capital order next season. Debris work on decking and bathrooms to be undertaken soon. In Christ church Supreme Court Justice Denniston grants a fourteen day stay in the Norton v Stringer libel case as an appeal is prepared.
The Ashburton Public Library underwent major alterations led by D Wood and supported by the Council. Builders removed the partition between rooms, expanded the reading space, reduced the stair width, and added shelving and a larger magazine table to attract more casual visitors and subscribers.
The Heller troupe drew a well filled crowd despite bad weather. Mr Heller astonished with magical feats from shaping flowers to making rings appear on doves. He escaped ropes bound to a chair and swapped coats in a staged cabinet act. Madame Heller offered clairvoyant answers and a moving picture display accompanied by A Black’s baritone. The company repeats the program tonight.
Readers report a home remedy titled Great Peppermint Cure appearing in a circular or ad. The item suggests a peppermint based remedy for cough and nighttime throat irritation and is circulated among households with unclear origin.
A speaker extols Dr Barnardo as a great man whose life embodies charity beyond creed. He urges support for Barnardo’s Homes to feed and rescue vulnerable children, citing the biblical command to feed My lambs and noting a coming Bazaar at the Oddfellows Hall in Ashburton on September 2 3 and 4.
The body of A A Baxter, Singer bent machines agent, drowned July 27 in the Little Grey river, was recovered. In Christchurch F 2 Lynskey, 33, died suddenly after illness following work on his father's farm. He had served with the Tenth New Zealand Contingent and been Loyal Ohoka Lodge secretary. In Ohoka H Benjin slipped on roping and fell, injuring himself. In Christchurch a tram car collision at Cheater and Colombo streets injured Birmingham, who was taken to hospital. Ritchie owner of the tram sustained minor injuries.
At the Supreme Court in Auckland William Robert Pogs Charles Cummings and William Barnett were found guilty of robbery without violence and remanded for sentence. Oscar Wolfred Byovolt faces indecent assault charges at Hamilton, case partly heard.
The note mentions influenza treatment with Wond's Great Peppermint Cora. The text includes nonsensical phrases Never Woile and 8d and Ys Bd. with unclear meaning.
Water flooding a disused shaft at the Dombrove mine near Sosnowiee causes 26 deaths. The report notes the disaster as part of a telegraphic wire service from London dated August 30. The piece also mentions Hudson river ter-centenary celebrations and other varied international news items.
London reports Swan Hunter and Richardson of Wallsend building four 20,000 ton Cimarder liners. Each 606 feet long and seventy feet wide, they are designed to outpace the Mauretania in speed.
The cholera outbreak has reached two villages near Amsterdam as authorities report spread on August 30. Officials warn residents and urge precaution while monitoring contact chains and sanitation measures.
Reuters dispatch from London cites 1200 dead and 15 000 homeless in Montery after torrential rains. More than 17 inches of rain fell over a three day period injuring and displacing thousands. A schoolhouse refuge for women and children collapsed as priests blessed evacuees and perished with them.
Ottawa reports Tegles, a native of Almonte near Ottawa, will be honored for heroism at the Ohio disaster. The government has begun movements to commemorate his bravery while the Ohio wreck near Steep Point Alaska claimed Eccles and four others, who perished while man's post saved 134 lives.
London reports Admiralty views on continuing a sea search for the Waratah. Continued warship deployment would disrupt routine duties and is unlikely to be approved. Fifteen ships have left Cape Town since July 25 to join salvage efforts near Australia.
In aerial competition August 30 Mr Curtis secured first in a 30 kilometre speed race finishing in 2 minutes 40 seconds. M Bleriot's motor exploded causing the aircraft to crash on the ground with force. he suffered a slight burn to a hand. Spectators estimated at a quarter of a million watched.
Count Zeppelin quitted Friederishshafen on Friday and experienced stoppages for repairs before arriving in Berlin. The Kaiser warmly welcomed him and drove to the Royal castle with Count Zeppelin yesterday.
An August report from London notes Mr Cody completing a nine minute forty five second flight eight miles at Alder shot reaching a height of one hundred feet.
In Paris this August the high altitude prize went to Mr Farman with 154 metres, followed by Farman again at 110 metres and Paulhan at 80. Mr Latham secured the altitude prize with a height of 154 metres.
In Rheims at the close of the aviation week MF Millerand the Minister of Works said there is a great future for aeroplanes especially where roads are lacking such as the south of Algeria and Asia. He added stations would be necessary to replenish petrol supplies and support air mail transport.
While returning from Berlin Count Zeppelin was compelled to descend at Bulzig near Wittenberg. His two fore propellers had broken and pierced the envelope, causing gas to escape.
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