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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 04, 1905
Page
2
A long column of private sale notices details acres of land with paddocks dwellings and outbuildings. Listings mention multiple parcels near Timaru Temuka Geraldine and Ashburton with terms and water etc. Several properties include dairy farms orchards and grazing blocks plus town sections and dwellings among 897 to 4280 acre ranges.
The December 1921 lunar data lists moon phases with times and notes. It includes First Quarter, New Moon, Last Quarter, and positions such as apogee and perigee with corresponding measurements.
The San Francisco mail service is described as the next best despatch for the United Kingdom with a voyage from Ashburton on December 5 reaching London on January 74th, 1906.
Fragmentary notice states various meat items and unchanged prices. Mentions a Lonpox location and a due date 3 NZ. Ignores concrete entities and lacks coherent events.
In Loruon on December 3 a strong wool sale featured a good selection. The fleece portions named Otago achieved 1314 price units and Gear 124d in the reported averages.
Australian critics argue the Colonial Office fuels French advance in the New Hebrides while Australia seeks dominance in the southern Pacific. The islands’ strategic naval potential, joint BritishFrench control, land purchases, and tariffs heighten tensions as New Caledonia links and external influence loom large.
The usual weekly stock market will be held at the Ashburton yards tomorrow. A weather forecast warns of strong winds to gale from the northeast with rain. A social at Newlands raised funds for the school prize. attendance was large and the event praised. Rheume herb remedy advertised as a cure for rheumatism with prices listed.
Ashburton figure R H Rostell appointed manager of the Auckland branch of Mogars W Scduler and Co of Cambridge. Widespread local notes report vandalism at Invercargill St Johns cemetery with tombstones toppled over and more smashed during the weekend. Weather and education items, church openings, school committees, and election lantern announcements fill the rest of the page.
Wedding at Ashburton on November 20 united Miss M Wilson of Ashburton and Mr J Stewart of Enfield Methven. Rev G B Inglis officiated. Bride wore white silk with frills and orange blossom coronets. Guests toasted at the Orange Ball before the couple departed for a North Island trip. Presentations were numerous and valuable.
Mr John McLachlan addressed Hampstead School to a large audience with Mrs Thompson presiding. A vote of thanks and confidence in McLachlan as future representative was carried unanimously. Mr Ivens spoke at Dorie schoolhouse and received thanks from Mr Lambie, praising his past service.
Thora supports balance in favour of Japsen for maintaining 50 million yan prisoners of war. Westminster meeting with Avebaty presiding aims to promote Anglo German friendship. Frosty weather hits Winchester district, ending week with extensive damage to potato crops and fields in Geraldine County.
Correspondence argues the no license law imposes burdens on the poor while favoring the well to import liquor from outside districts. It contends Seddon’s proposed clause would level the playing field, while Prohibitionists resisted. the writer urges a fair, uniform restriction for all. Caas W Purwent.
A letter to the editor cites Hansard debate on the Act, praising McLachlan for a lucid speech that exposed the bill as a vote catcher and questioned worker definition. It notes Studholme's scheme superiority and jokes about baths and childhood memories.
A correspondent criticizes Mr McLachlan for neglecting duty and accuses him of misstatements about Coldstream Lowcliffe and Chatmoss estates. The writer claims Mayfield was already for sale before Gould’s purchase and notes potential 80s purchases of Coldstream and Lowcliffe plains.
A letter from DANDHOLDER rebuts Frank Cheat and defends landholding. He asserts farm labourers share earnings, settler life has downsides, and large landholders aid community through time, energy, money, and support for charities, noting their role in stock and tax revenue.
Freane H. Cuoat writes from December 4 1905 praising leasehold as the best land tenure system. He notes the Government settler gains over the freeholder and commends Mr Giddings for acknowledging the advantages of the leasehold arrangement for the colony.
Owners are reminded that acceptances for the Ashburton Trotting Club's summer meeting close at 9 o clock tomorrow evening. Nominations for the Mount Somers Races close on Saturday December 9 at 9 pm with the Secretary WJ Bennett.
Morton Bansatt Co in Christchurch backs Farmers Co operative Association as agents for McCormick Harvesting Machinery and Kenola Disg Flowrhs in the Ashburton District. Amount noted 1231 dollars.
England and New Zealand clashed at Crystal Palace in front of an estimated 80 000 spectators. New Zealand dominated, winning 16 nil as McGregor and Wallace led the scoring with multiple tries and failed kicks early on.
The English team hosted the New Zealanders at the Trocadero banquet with Lord Ranfurly Baron Kinnaird and Hon W P Reeves among attendees. Mr Rowlard Hill presided and congratulated New Zealand on its pure amateurism, noting England's gratitude for being awakened to its own slackness by its colonial sons.
A cabinet meeting resolved to resign with Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman likely to assume office and go to the country in January. The Times notes Rosebery’s stance and Lord Ripon’s age as factors enabling a Lords seat, with Asquith leading Commons. John Redmond in Waterford argued Home Rule must be addressed by an Irish Parliament with a responsible Executive.
Australia Cape Colony and Natal favor Lyttelton proposal on Imperial Conference naming. New Zealand abstains due to elections. Australasian Premiers may miss spring 1606 conference prompting inquiry into delaying until 1997. Canada fears imperial council encroachment and prefers Imperial Conference. Times notes Laurier’s stance linked to French Canadian support.
At the Police Court on December 2 Frederick Burcher solicitor acted for Joseph Rochester contractor Alma White married woman and Con stance Cato single woman charged with conspiracy to defraud Wilson. They were remanded on bail of £109 each.
An issue of the Western Medical Review extols Sanpze and Sona' Hocatrorr Exranor as reliable and superior to eucalyptus preparations. It urges use of Sanpun and Sona' PURE VOLATILE Wocapyrry Usruact for mouthwash and healing, claiming protection against fevers, colds, and various ailments with gargling and inhalation.
The dispatch notes Germany denouncing the 1900 tariff pact with the United States, warning of a tariff war harming Germany. It reports a Diamondville mining explosion entombing forty plus workers at 4,000 feet depth and a separate Boer conspiracy sentencing in Windhoek. Obituary notices mention Sir Clinton Dawkins and Lord Roberts stepping back from the Imperial Defence Committee.
The Daily Telegraph reports fears that Russia may default on interest due in January. The piece notes rising agitation over reforms and cautions about debt obligations amid political uncertainty.
Reports from Tearkoe Selo say 20 guards and 2 garrison officers were arrested for conspiracy. An unconfirmed grand duke link fuels fears of a coup d etat. Cossacks remain unmoved as Gapon departs Finland. Vladivostok troops threaten action if relocation orders are not issued within five days.
reports show 130 000 unemployed in Moscow with 186 000 pen employees. Count de Witte refused a telegraphists deputation over alleged duty violations. The civil service strike disrupts Russia Europe telegraphic links as Moscow authorities threaten to arrest and banish strike committee members.
Canadian development and westward settlement progress are noted. A New South Wales five-penney stamp jubilee is celebrated in Sydney. Royal movements include the Torch and Wallaroo with Admiral Fawkes. Severe Victoria weather causes flooding and drownings, while anti-dumping legislation is drafted for the federal House focusing on harvesting machines.
United Press describes the carnival events with winners and placements. Kiaran of New South Wales won the quarter mile in a time around 38 seconds. Kieran won the 220 yard breaststroke with Morrison of Queensland second. Morris led diving with 24 points. Kieran had 23. New Zealanders Freyburg and Campbell won heats in the 108 yard interclub race. Freyburg finished fourth in another event.
The Mount Bomera Coal Company Seam reminds householders that coal is one of the best and most economical on the market. Large quantities prepared for steam purposes will also find the coal suitable for their needs.
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