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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 05, 1905
Page
3
Readers debate the Workers Dwellings Act with letters from E. A. Dawson and J. Tyrrell-Baxter. They discuss the dairy factory setback, government dairy expert opinion requiring 650 cows, and party lines in the Bill’s passage.
W E Kineston argues against Mr Purnell's stance on No License and class legislation. He defends amendments over repeal, cautions against opening open bars, and emphasizes rights of poor drinkers and their families including women and children. The letter urges a clean vote at the polling booth.
Attendance near average with about 2500 sheep and 20 cattle yarded. Prime beef rates held, fat heifers at several price points, fat steers around £5. Store cattle and inferior yearlings sold, fat pens well filled then dragging sale. Woolly hoggets and mixed hoggets/ewes showed varied demand. notable lots and prices recorded.
The Premier spoke to about 700 electors amid a downpour, defending his government’s policies. He praised railway rate reductions, close settlement gains, and wage policies, rebutting opposition charges and urging support to strengthen the colony. The mayor awarded thanks as the Premier boarded the train.
Japan's 1906 budget allocates about £11 million yearly for war debt redemption. Non war outlays total £23 million, war-related spending £80 million including £40 million for repatriation and £15 million for pensions. Reports note riots in Grangetown easing with Sappho and Diamond involvement and a Belgian suspect arrested in the Armenian plot.
A brief report notes Frederick Balfour and the King in discussions with the Liberal Leader and colleagues. The item reflects parliamentary and political maneuvering reported by United Press Association.
Noumea reports extensive bush fires rage through Caledonia interior destroying a valuable forest in the colony. Authorities warn residents and seek aid as smoke blankets the region.
A passenger train travelling at 30 miles per hour burst rivets in the boiler crown and a seam opened. Steam escaped. the driver Pead was severely scalded while braking, the fireman Pearce less injured. Both were hospitalised. Pearce stopped the train and disconnected the air tube. driver remained on the lever amid steam. At Ashburton District Court William Comber Brown and wife sued Andrew and Ellen Young for 300 over alleged slander. case described as extraordinary. A full report will appear tomorrow.
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