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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
1
A Comfortable family residence with 24 acres of rich land in Ashburton awaits buyers. Mr T Sealy will be moving to the farm residence, presenting an opportunity to purchase the property.
A compact appraisal notes a garden well planted at Charles Street with an acre and a two room house. Inspection offered for those holding a model cottage share.
Tay Borough Council weighs municipalising the Ashburton Gasworks, forming a committee to study costs and benefits amid a tight money market. The piece argues potential savings from in-house lighting and the risk of propelling ratepayers’ credit, urging slow, fact-based consideration before reporting to the public.
Tarn Inwary Marys-An English and an Australian mail arrived by the express from the south last night. The Weat Taere-Hain fell heavily throughout the night and will freshen crops. Rain will suspend hay-making briefly but benefit farming. good rains valued by farmers. New mail contractors take over Lochbeach-Ashburton routes with several lines moving to new operators. Town busy, festive season near, shoppers flocking for special buys. Dairy Department chief says Iberian butter is low-grade and not a rival to New Zealand butter. A borough council misreported leave of absence for Mr W. W. Smith. actual applicant Mr Mathew Smith plans golden wedding celebration at his daughter’s home. Local shop touts Summer Hats direct from manufacturers and latest styles, with broad sale on shirts, ties, hosiery, shoes, and ready-made clothing. Ashburton Leading Tailors advertises guaranteed quality and low prices. Ad shows local commerce and seasonal notices.
The report notes 0.30 inches of rain in the 12 hours ending 5.30 am at the Domain. A heavy northeast to east gale caused glass breaks and river flooding. Other items include river reports noting good fishing conditions on the Rakata Rangitata Waitiki, a Christmas travel ticket window open with dates December 18 to January 2, and a fire near Pendarves causing widespread damage.
The Christchurch Presbytery heard Rev G B Inglia report difficulties in arranging a visit by the commission to Springburn. Jonathan Newman of Somerset Livery Stables is expected to be out for a week after a knee grazing accident. Minister for Lands Hon T Duncan passed through Ashburton for Oamaru. Miss M L Porter leaves for the Old Country to reside. W Hain of Mayfield licensed as Presbyterian minister after lengthy local labor.
Railway fares for Anniversary Day are listed. Fletcher Gros price list for Christmas trade appears. W H Collinge and Co advertise portmanteaux and bags. Paroora Freezing Factory near Canterbury Meat Company expected online early New Year. James Allen's Dromore clearing sale on January 7th includes draught horses cattle and implements. Anniversary tea at Spreadeagle features Ashburton Primitive Methodist choir and recitations. Ager offers tendering for building plumbing and painting work. Wanganui Horticultural Society annual show garden competition noted. Eclipse Cycle Works expands to motor department renamed G H Carson Cycle and Motor Works.
Inclement weather affected attendance at the Baring Square Wesleyan Church recital. Miss Jones led with an organ solo and other performances followed by Mrs Carroll and Miss Alcorn. The audience praised the ensemble and the rector urged support for a next evening church function.
In Dolha Court four men Rush Wilfred Dauphin and Thomas Weir were each fined one month’s imprisonment for unlawfully selling liquor. Joseph Punch’s charge was dismissed as the magistrate vows harsher penalties for illicit liquor sales.
A Grigg Memorial Committee meeting at the A and P Association rooms discussed a letter from architect Hurst Seager Christchurch. It approved new designs by Bergamini and Reid with a 16 ft base and 6 ft 6 in statue, and considered tendering for the statue alone. The next session is Tuesday 22nd at 2 pm.
A correspondent defends Mr Nordon’s prompt reply and clarity in quoting a Perth journal. The writer condemns the prior quarrel and calls for civility, asserting the 3000 word letter was a verbatim report and suggesting any further remarks deserve an apology if misrepresented.
A reader corrects a report about a hedge fire near Oddfellows Hall. The letter states the blaze began at the fence between the Hall and a shop on Wills Street and did not reach the writer’s iron fence boundary. It requests the correction to avoid mistaken branding.
In a letter to the editor a local Ashburton resident criticizes the Master Bakers for restricting a non unionist seller from Longbeach, arguing owners should freely supply customers. The writer condemns the bakers for coercive tactics and urges standing on one’s own business rights.
A party including Messrs Fen wick Hathgate and Matthews traversed a fog bound stretch from Rock and Pillar to Gladbrook. Exhausted and soaked, they cooked scraps, pressed on through Monday, and were met by a station hand near the outer homestead. Police and local search teams were stood down after a safe return.
President Roosevelt’s address at Congress opens with calls for a stronger navy and a review of mercantile marine conditions. He notes gains in arbitration with Alaska and Venezuela, praises China for opening Mukden and Antung, and comments on Panama. he cites riot outbreaks on the Isthmus as proof of Colombia’s weakness. He urges a House committee to probe mercantile marine affairs.
London dispatch notes Roosevelt used a recess in the Cuba reciprocity session to appoint Brigadier General Wood, who had defeated the Filipinos, as Major General. He also renominated Dr Crum for Collector of Customs at Charlestown, raising debate over race in federal appointments.
Reuter's Pekin correspondent reports China is negotiating an agreement to evacuate Manchuria that concedes most of Russia’s additional demands. The accord would nominally confirm Chinese sovereignty but grant Russia an advisory role in Manchurian governance.
Orders direct Adatsin ruler of a 30,000 man Mongolian force to adopt European training methods under Japanese instructors. Date and source indicate a decoded wartime directive shaping military reforms.
Perrin reports heavy fighting along the Lian River with Russian forces overpowering Chunchuses. About 200 killed and many wounded as the engagement ends.
Paris dispatch reports Major Marchand tasked with unifying French colonial holdings around the Congo and reorganizing concession rights. Minister Pelletan notes five million pounds spent on central African colonies with no returns.
Twyfords and Johnston Brothers, two leading Staffordshire pottery firms, announce new works in Germany to compete with German and American rivals and to ship to England. Traders claim visits to protective markets proved unproductive.
London dispatch reports Colonel Mahon governor of Kordofan led 200 Khartoum cavalry and 200 El Obeid infantry plus two Maxima on a 200 mile desert march to Togall where Tunisian Mahomed Flamin and followers were captured in Mahdi. Elargin was hanged at El Obeid. Rapid march praised though three-fourths fell ill during return.
The Shipping Ring publishes a list of forty eight refrigerated and six unrefrigerated steamers available for Australian cargo service and says a steamer will depart for Melbourne and Sydney every Saturday in January and February, with most calling at Adelaide. The Aberdeen line will despatch five steamers and the Landling two in the same period.
South Australia were bowled out for 175 in their second innings as Claxton made 4 and Newland top scored with 23. New South Wales won by an innings and 297 runs.
Both terms are steadily practising for Friday's match. The survey note indicates preparation underway with team practice and readiness signals.
A prominent Melburnian pledges £250 to provide a Challenge Cup for England vs Australia contestants. The Ashburton Wicket Club second eleven will select the Hakatera team on the ground tomorrow. Senior players are asked to attend practice ahead of matches on the 16th and 24th.
The N P Farmers Co operative Association will conduct a clearing sale at Alford on Friday January 29 1904.
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