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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
3
It is persistently rumored that Mr Birrell is negotiating with the Nonconformists to determine how far the Government will concede to the Lords on the Education Bill. The message is received Dec 7 at 8:16 p.m.
Ottawa reports the British preference plans have passed the Dominion Thus the government faces delays in applying an intermediate tariff until most favored nation treaties are settled Mr Fielding the finance minister acknowledged the hurdle and the impact on policy actions.
New York dispatches claim the Ship Subsidy Bill will pass this session and grant £43200 annually to the San Francisco Australian line. It is said the measure will create ten new lines and recruit ten thousand naval volunteers with a fleet of 800000 tons ready for war time service.
The Morning Post reports the Colonial Conference has been postponed to May 15 to suit colonial premiers. A Wellington telegram states Sir Joseph Ward knows nothing of the postponement report.
The report notes a government issue of half a million pounds in landed stock and details a Sporting League meeting opposing the Gaming Bill. It also mentions a bowling tour to New Zealand, rising wheat prices, and local racing results with Postle defeating Day.
The Melbourne Trades Council reports a building strike that has become a general lockout and appeals for funds. About 3,500 workers are out of work with a possible conference planned to seek a settlement.
A severe hailstorm at Varee on Dea 6 4 shattered windows and killed many fowle and calves. The storm brought immense hailstones and widespread agricultural and property damage.
In the Legislative Assembly Premier Carruthers moved to withdraw Crick suspension after criminal proceedings were terminated and urged Crick to attend the House on Tuesday. The Speaker announced Crick's resignation as member for Blayney. The Attorney-General said no further criminal action would be taken against Crick and Willis following Crown Solicitor advice.
United Press reports the Manukau election passed quietly with Lang ahead by a large margin. Lang’s majority is shown as 126A with figures from the 1908 general election Kirkbride 2977 Steward 2334. Massey thanks electors for returning an Oppositionist and a freeholder amid leasehold land proposals debate.
Midday reports of a large grass fire two miles from Doris post office in the Doria district. by 2.30 p.m. the blaze was nearly controlled after about 200 acres burned on Mr Cronin's land and spread briefly to Mr Duncan's paddock. Turnbull crops and house were threatened but no injuries occurred.
Around half past noon the grass surrounding the railway station at Hinds caught fire due to intense heat. Four men fought the blaze for about an hour and only a section of the fence near the station buildings was damaged.
The Premier opened Awahon bridges and defended government spending on roads railways and public buildings. He noted annual public works outlays of about £2 509 000 and borrowing of about £1 000 000 yearly, urging settlers to view policy broadly and affirming support for farmers. He paid tribute to the late Colonel Pitt and praised his successor as an asset to public life.
The Post reports Mr Sim of Dunedin will become the new head of the Arbitration Court. He trained with George Mondy and later joined the firm Stout and Mondy as a member.
The Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club opened its season with a short sports programme at the Domain. Notable results included Jodyd3s Blati first in the 10 yards dash, final standings for the 12 Lyda Turdies, and the half-mile handicap won by M Segere. The Ashburton County Band played a well received post event concert.
Report by judges C A C Hardy and George Rennie lists seven gardens in the competition. Hampstead wins first prize, Winchmore second, with well-kept gardens showing educators’ care and skill. The piece notes growing participation and thanks Mr Friedlander for transport aiding the judging trip.
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