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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
3
Sydney population growth projections suggest the city may exceed a million in under twenty two years. Parliament in Melbourne is dissolved with elections set for the 29th. a new House will convene later.
A Canterbury letter argues weasels and stoats save money by eradicating rabbits. It describes their feeding habits, breeding, and behavior, noting the need to use both species for effective rabbit control. It warns against rabbit poisons and suggests turning out stoats and weasels when rabbits are present. It also mentions Taieri Drainage Board appointment and a wool sale anecdote.
In New York on December 7 the suffrage drive gains momentum as wealthy society women back the cause. A pro suffragist speaker warned that denial could lead to daggers and dynamite, while opposition stiffens. Roosevelt says he is lukewarm, Taft and Hughes would grant suffrage when women demand it.
The Rev. Gray Dixon of St. David's Church led Auckland clergy in a united front against the so called religion of humanity. He warned that atheistic socialistic ideas threaten true religion and urged unity to save the nation and the church.
December 8 report from Napier notes the Meedanee election petition judged by the Magistrate with the crucial issue remaining the validity of two votes. Each candidate had secured one vote in question.
An American counterpart to London’s Optimists Club costs one dollar to join and receive a button marked Simile and literature promoting cheerfulness. Members are urged to smile in trouble and spread optimism, with officials cited including the President and state governors.
The Arbitration Court in Auckland ruled that John Pubhi Matthews of Maori descent is the father of Harry Puhi Matthews for Workers' Compensation purposes. Respondents Gibson and Fyfield, who run a Taumaranui sawmill, must pay £120 to the claimant. The dispute centered on legal paternity under the Act.
Dr Thomas Mulligan of New Brighton letters New York editor about a patient Mrs William McNulty who died briefly and later described a journey through darkness light and crowds before waking as the physician declared her dead. The tale portrays a convincing post death spiritual experience with a reunion with her deceased mother and relative.
Historians note vast hoards of gold and silver in India and discuss using private wealth to fund railways and canals. Sir Edward Law and others weigh feasibility and risks while Sir Henry Cotton cautions timing amid unrest. A separate Wellington bakers’ meeting favors cash coupons over returning to old methods.
An ad warns against cure-all nostrums and touts RHEUMO as a speedy permanent remedy for rheumatism sciatica gout and illnesses caused by uric acid. It asserts thousands have been cured and lists prices and outlets.
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