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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 06, 1913
Page
4
Central hotel described as well-built with 30 bedrooms and modern facilities is now under entirely new management. Commercials and traveling public are assured every comfort and attention with sample rooms available. inquiries promptly answered.
A significant part of the purchase funds can stay as mortgage debt, reducing upfront cash needs. The arrangement enables buyers to leverage long term financing while preserving liquidity for other expenses.
Daily memoranda lists a stock sale at Tinwald Yards alongside notices for church services at Bt Stephens Methodist St Andrews Christ and other venues. It records meetings of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Borough Council Borough School Committee and a theatre program at His Majesty's Theatre with various picture showtimes.
The article critiques a government plan to buy a Bristol cruiser for New Zealand's defence, arguing it is costly and impractical for patrolling 2000 miles of coastline. It warns the vessel would be quickly outmoded, provides annual costs, and questions the reliance on imperial naval power, urging collaboration with Australia and Imperial control instead.
Local report notes the Rakaia Anglican church garden party raised a little over £50. Other items include late north express, court proceedings on Official Assignee v Timaru Land Co, pensions arrangements for holidays, and various local notices from Ashburton and Auckland.
Opposition voices condemn Australia’s proposed naval burden as excessive and unaffordable. Critics cite Melbourne Age figures alleging a £15,525,000 naval dock expense and warn dependence on Henderson’s plans risks a costly wild dream. They urge keeping aloof from federation navy costs to avoid public-finance strain.
Miss Sparrow won the cake weight guess with a precise 13 lb 6 oz. The Education Committee of the London County Council plans to hire four New Zealand teachers on unattached staff for one year to work in infant schools. A Tokyo telegram notes the Kwanto Maru murder case may lead to extradition talks between Britain and Japan.
The Rev W J Elliott and Mr R B Martin travel via express. Rev GF Stockwell arrives in Ashburton. Mrs Millington departs as manager of Hayward's Ashburton branch with gifts amid staff farewells. The Ashburton Temperance Band honors manager George Marfinengo, who leaves for Christ Church with a clock as thanks.
Police report an assault in Winslow City last night and have identified a suspect. Sergeant and Constable Kidd departed Ashburton for Dorie to locate the man, with rumours tying him to Lauriston and a photo identified by Mrs Nelson.
Sergeant Emerson and Constable Kidd returned to Ashburton at 3 30 pm today with a valuable clue obtained last evening. Investigations to date show no arrest, but circumstantial evidence remains strong. The force continues the search with haste and optimism for justice.
In South Canterbury the Ashburton branch of the North Canterbury Threshing Machine Owners Association met to block the hour based pay. President Mr George Sheat of Dunsandel chaired, with Mr EF Lill as secretary. Wages for the coming season were discussed and a new basis yielding better pay for mill hands was planned, with final results to be announced after further meetings.
A cable from the San Francisco police led to the arrest of a passenger under a special warrant on suspicion of being Henry A. Brie, accused of a crime. Shorey, held on the Tabiti arrival, was discharged after San Francisco advised doubt remained whether he was the wanted man.
Nominations are set for the South Lanark shire seat following the death of Sir W McKenzie representing the Liberal party. The Unionist Watson Liberal Morton and Labour Gibb are the contenders.
Officials in Christchurch and Wellington argued over daily allowances for specials during the strike. Magistrates fixed pay at 8s per day for foot specials and 16s per day for mounted, with departments rechecking instructions and meals noted as self-supplied in Wellington.
Report from Christchurch notes the strikers at Papanui expect increased numbers next week, rising toward 150. Camp remains well supplied with tents and organized efficiently, with 60 to 70 men currently on site.
The city shows no sign of a strike with patrols gone. Several Lyttelton specials have returned home last night while officials say a port force will be kept for up to a year if needed.
Inquiries show the Christmas trade suffering from delayed goods and diminished spending power. Business is reported very dull as traders await deliveries and customers tighten budgets.
In Wellington on December 5 a strike reduces crews to about 1400 at work with new Waterside Union near 1900 members. Cargo progress at ports includes Tahiti fruit landing and 21 of 24 ships at wharves. Brickworks at Newtown and Silverstream close due to coal shortages.
Wellington December 5 The following cable message was sent to the Farmers and Settlers Federation and the Dominion Executive of the union against mining terms with the Federation of Labour as suggested by Hon Hughes. The federation for trivial reasons brought farmers to the drink of ruin which was only averted by prompt action of farmers.
Union members who joined on or before Monday December 8 and are of good standing will receive priority in engagement at the port. The Wharf Labourers Union meeting decided to uphold the existing agreement that favors unionists in hiring.
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