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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
2
A catalog listing a broad assortment of holiday cards notebooks and personal gift items including dainty cut books poets prize books album wallets purses dressing cases music cases manicure sets writing cases and a large Waney Goods range with postcards and diaries offered in a dealership catalog.
AS notes land values around Staveley and foot hills rise due to dairying. The industry is in its infancy, so a future land value increase is expected. Buy now to secure profits from forthcoming value growth and act on two opportunities available today awaiting a buyer.
Property at Peter Street recently occupied by Mr Robert Alcorn features gas, hot and cold water, a capital garden, and attached stable and hay shed.
A Palmerston North executive reports that New Zealand frozen meat suffers after loading and sale by a London group tied to Smithfield merchants. He urges a cross‑agency conference and government negotiations with Britain to curb price manipulation and improve export conditions for New Zealand meat.
Constituents telegraph MP Nesworthy objecting to canteens in camps. He pledges to oppose them when the Bill reaches Parliament. Weather notes report 82 in shade, 79 at nine this morning. Local fishing reports show variable herring and river conditions. Estate sale at Kerikeri priced between £20,000 and £25,000 to Harold Buil. Rumorili about Hall-Jones resigning as High Commissioner and possible move to Legislative Council. Education Board school garden entries list multiple Ashburton and Canterbury schools. Canterbury sheep run commissioners to inspect for subdivision. Mr C W Branigan to accompany. Automotive ads tout reliable cars from £338 and trials at Burnett Street.
Reports show Fairfield freezing works opening for a week of slaughter on December 23 with an expected 6000 lambs. Practical agricultural opinions predict earlier lamb finishing than last year amid market notes from Mr John Griggs and others.
A railway porter was badly bruised after being crushed between five tracks during shunting. Drownings occurred on the Achanga and Waigitaki rivers following a thunderstorm. Tolhurst drowned bathing in the Opawa river. In Petone an inquest found Edwin Cox died accidentally after ignoring crossing warnings. no blame assigned to officials.
The Dorset stevedore strike stems from a misapprehension that a peaceful walkout was ordered. Work resumed in the afternoon. Northern Miners' Federation treasurer All Lewis was arrested. those arrested on Saturday appeared at Newcastle Court and were remanded until tomorrow.
The second Otira coach for Broken River was delayed for 30 minutes at Arthur's Pass. At 300 feet above sea level a passenger gave birth to a male infant. Rescued by fellow travelers the mother and baby were taken to Bealey Hotel.
A meeting of the Ashburton Sports Association chaired by Mr P. Cox reviewed outgoing correspondence and minor matters. Discussions covered priority for the A.A.C. and A.C. claims on Domain close day, tennis board erection, and free Domain Oval use for a Bible Class on New Year’s Day.
The Ashburton Lodge of Druids met at the Masonic Hall with good attendance. Officers were elected and installed led by District President Bro. J. D. Gobbe. The balance sheet showed strong funds despite high spending and £1895 invested on freehold mortgage. Members heard reports on the sick list and enjoyed toasts, songs, and refreshments.
About one hundred delegates from across New Zealand attended in Wellington where discussions centered on the repudiation of the New Zealand Alliance agreement. Mr Myers of Auckland outlined Trade preferences for a broad, moderate stance balancing No-license and Prohibition aims amid proposed concessions and a conference to seek finality.
In Sydney on December 6 workers affirmed confidence in the Strike Committee and resolved to keep working despite earlier pressure to down tools. By December 7 coal lampers reaffirmed their refusal to work Palermo's coal, five leaders were arrested, and fifteen miners' delegates faced prosecution under the Industrial Disputes Act. Some citizens supported temporary government action to restart certain mines as railway supplies stretch to Christmas and the Gas Company holds a three week stock.
Wellington delegates of the Miners Federation discussed the State coal mine strike and planned to interview the Minister of Mines. The minister was reportedly unavailable due to business, with further dispute updates expected from Port Elizabeth and ongoing cabinet deliberations.
London December 6 news reports the death of Me Cobbeld longtime Liberal member for Ipswich. His passing removes a prominent figure in the party and local representation.
London reports sensational losses in the Law Guarantee Trust and Accident Society tied to unsound mortgage guarantees. Properties once valued at £4,912,518 now worth £1,705,178, with £200,000 additional deficiency. Some shareholders pay 4s 6d per share to dodge unpaid liability. Majority are barristers, solicitors, and clerks. Committee recommends voluntary liquidation.
Capetown correspondent reports the Prince of Wales will depart England on September 5. After a hunting trip he will open the Union Parliament at the end of December next year.
From St Petersburg reports on December 6 indicate the Czarina suffers a long standing nervous breakdown and hypochondria. The situation is described as increasingly serious by Bresh reports.
The Times reports 870 prisoners taken at Barcelona in July were discharged after trials. Fifty trials remain pending, with the overall Spanish affairs drawing attention from London.
In Madrid on December 6 Queen Ena arrives as doctors urge King Alfonso to undergo throat and ear surgery. The royal health decision follows medical consultations and official statements from Madrid.
The Preach Minister of War has ordered four German aeroplanes destroyed, including one Bleriot and three others, amid wartime actions reported by the Press Association.
A Telegraph report from London notes the formation of a bread trust with a three million pound capital and a half penny loaf price increase. It also mentions a beef and milk trust raising operating costs by a penny per quart of milk.
London readers report novelist dissent from library censorship as writers including Wells Galsworthy Locke Jerome Phillpotts Lucas Malet and DeMorgan argue it hinders discussion of urgent social problems. The Circulating Libraries Association had decided not to circulate scandalous libellous or immoral books amid complaints of more doubtful titles. The Times Book Club Smiths and Mudie commented on the movement.
The Ellan Vannin, Isle of Man Steam Packet’s 380 ton steamship, was swamped by a heavy sea and sank instantly while en route from the Isle of Man to Liverpool. Ninety one crew and twelve passengers were lost as many slept in their berths.
Telegraphed forecast notes gale strength likely in the west with strong southerly winds also present. Weather to be unsettled and cloudy with probable rain and a falling barometer. Colder conditions expected after the coming hours as winds shift and intensify.
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