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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 07, 1910
Page
2
The document lists December moon phases with New Moon on the 2nd, First Quarter on the 9th, Full Moon on the 16th, and Last Quarter on the 28th. It also notes apogee on the 16th and perigee on the 28th, with specific times in a 12 hour format.
Local items report a lean turnout at the Oddfellows hall break up, farm price moves for gas and produce, new honours board at the high school, stock and crop notes from Tinwald and Ashburton, plus council plans for an electric tram and a sugar of notices for a new Odd Fellows lodge opening.
A new programme of moving pictures will be shown at the Oddfellows Hall this evening. Admission prices are as usual.
Newswire report notes a rose colored gem discovered off Madagascar and named Marganite in honor of Mgr Pierpont Morgan by the New York Academy of Science. The item appears in a round of telegraphic dispatches covering global events. The piece also cites other brief items from London, Rome, and St Petersburg on topics from Macedonia outrages to voting machines.
The latest returns show Conservatives leading in England and Ireland while Labour gains appear in Scotland. Forthcoming counts include Dewsbury Walton Leicester Sunderland with long lists of candidates and vote totals. Messia Lowther and Dillon were re elected unopposed in London.
In Capetown a Labour Party farewell conver sation was held for Messrs Fisher and Fowlds. The chairman praised self governed Labour as capable of legislation while Fisher urged unity amid disunity and conflicting views across South Africa.
The Harbour Trust in Sydney seeks largely increased berthing facilities for vessels, signaling expansion of harbor capacity. In other news, Bowraville natives fight leaves fourteen injured, Moodie sisters exhumed amid poisoning probe, Victoria to be represented at the Coronation by Mr Baillieu, and a severe hailstorm causes damage in Rockhampton with large ice lumps reported.
The conference of steamship owners and waterside workers pledged secrecy on replies. In Sydney Brisbane and Tasmania higher wages are granted. The Federation agrees to raise ordinary cargo rates to 1s 8d per hour and 1s 9d for overtime but refuses the higher special rates requested.
The Ashburton Orchestral Society plans a plebiscite concert in Oddfellows Hall tomorrow night. Members voted selections from the year’s work, allowing subscribers and the public to hear the orchestra’s progress under conductor Alfred Bunz.
The oratorio Christ and His Soldiers, new to Ashburton, was presented with success in major centers. It features fine melodies and strong sales and choruses supported by a special orchestra creating notable tonal effects. A 48-member choir and orchestra, conducted by F L A Fumphreys, perform at Baring Square Church on Friday evening.
The Abermain issue has been resolved and operations restart today. Factories and sites are returning to normal activity as crews resume duties.
December 7 9.80 a.m. the Commonwealth Military College lists new appointees. Major C W Gwynne becomes Director of Military Art at £800 a year. Major MacLogan is Director of Drill at £700. Lieutenant for Reserves becomes Instructor in Mounted Drill at £400. Mr Rt Barnard of Melbourne University is Professor of Mathematics. Mrs Miles of Sydney High School is Professor of English. Mr R Hocking of Sydney Grammar School is Professor of Physical Science, all at £500 per annum.
A brief note states that recovery from wasting and weakening diseases is hastened by the use of Phosphol. The text mentions Phosphol as a remedy or supplement, highlighting its role in aiding recovery.
December 7 1 55 p m St Helens awit Unionist 6016 Glover Labour 5752 West Southwark Strauss Liberal 4028 Dunn Unionist 3010 Strand Long Unionist 4144 Farle Liberal 1139 Whitehaven Richardson Labour 1414 Colonel Jackson unionist 1290 Coventry Mason Liberal Tal Foster Unionist 6528 Burnley Morrell Liberal 6177 Arbuthnot Unionist 6004 Hyndham Socialist 3810 Battersea John Burns Liberal 7836 Harrington Unionist 6544 Shaw Socialist 487 Woolwich Crooks habits 8252 Adam Unionist 8016 Returns show 182 for Government 146 for Unionists.
Earl Spencer stated in the discussion on December 7 at 8.5 a.m. that the country may tell the Lords to go if they do not heed public wishes. He maintained his staunch Home Rule stance and said he needed more information about the referendum before pledging support.
Mr Balfour at Sheffield discusses a proposed national poll on tariff reform calling it nonpartisan. He notes Unionists would be challenged to accept a tariff poll, while opponents expect refusal and call it a party subterfuge. the mood shifts as supporters and critics react.
At Cardiff Lord Lansdowne states opponents overlook noting a referendum place in the Constitution given to South Africa. The remark stresses constitutional discussions amid political debate.
Sir Edward Grey at Wooler argued that sending the Government's Home Rule plan to a referendum would mirror submitting the food tax in the tariff reform Budget to a vote. He said a referendum would render Lords and Commons unnecessary, needing only drafting clerks.
A message from Lord Rosebery published via the Glasgow Herald argues the dissolution of Parliament was wanton and reckless. He contends the government aims to establish a one chamber tyranny, alter the constitution, and deny direct Irish Home Rule referendum.
A brief note recalls Mr Balfour outlining his policy with Lord Heanage and Sir Henry Hobhouse, referencing the ex-member for East Somerset and a warm reception at a dinner.
London speech at Wandsworth by Sir H Kimber and Mr Nesbitt warned that colonies may feel loosened kinship with the Mother Country if constitutional safeguards are crippled, highlighting risk to imperial bonds.
The article notes electors polling yesterday at 74 percent, lower than January's 80 percent, highlighting a decline in voter turnout.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier told the House of Commons that Judge Gironaud acting administrator did not consult the government before sending a telegram to Cardinal Vannutelli. He added that the French term when translated signified his respects.
State budget shows opening credit balance of £637,677 and year end surplus of £989,766 despite lower Commonwealth revenue. Railways and tramways delivered strong returns while over 254 million passengers were carried with no fatalities. Closest settlement fund to be funded by £350,000 in loans, land acquisitions prioritized. Public debt reduced to £90,307,416, with £1,362,853 advanced to settlers and £796,752 still repayable. Economy urged to prevent revenue shortfall.
An emulsion named Phosphol claims to boost nerve strength bone density and muscle development. Marketed as a premier tonic, it combines Cod Liver oil with hypophosphites and says it aids recovery and growth in users.
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