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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 10, 1906
Page
2
The article discusses a proposed compulsory voting law in New Zealand, penalizing non voters with ten abillings unless excused by illness or other causes. It questions the wisdom of compelling the uninformed to vote and warns against mimicking such a measure.
The article praises Mr John Stadholme for offering prizes to foster school gardens in Ashburton, noting the program's success in stimulating healthful, mentally enriching activities for children. It compares New Zealand progress with Germany and urges education boards to extend gardening initiatives colony wide.
Weekly stock market at Tinwald yards and fornightly M A members meeting with new officer nominations and a special meeting planned. Rev Haye critiques Liverpool poverty and calls for direct local veto. Tinwald school concert boosts prize fund with performances by children and teachers. Farmers' Union urges Premier clarifications on immigrant employment and imports a large shipment of durable hats from 16s to 80s.
The article reports no truth to claims that Mr C. A. Wray will sue for removal of McWray from the Ashburton magisterial bench. It covers local politics, court actions for drunkenness, council trials on Wakanu stone-grusher, and brief notes on subsequent political commentary and regional water and land issues.
The Ashburton Retail Traders await a Thursday 13th closure for Anniversary Day. Schools and offices pause for holidays with High School Christmas break at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Post cards with imitation stamps face penalties. Palmerston North Farmers Union seeks action over dairy stock compensation. Auckland Supreme Court: Maxwell charged with fraud. jury fails to agree, retrial ordered.
New South Wales reached 543 in their innings with Hopkins scoring 171 and Mclntyre remaining not out on 36. Queensland were 161 for two, Brown making 70 and Hartigan 68.
Ashburton shoppers are urged to inspect a fresh stock of boots and shoes from Jas Menon at Tancred Street 10. The store promises the best value seen in town with emphasis on a high quality up-to-date selection.
A meeting in Ashburton's Oddfellows Hall discussed hosting Mr Jas Poviiy M P, Irish National Party delegate, with Dean O'Donnell presiding. Mr Devlin would tour Australian colonies to raise Home Rule funds and address a December 15 gathering, while a countywide subscription list and canvassers were organized to support the party fund.
The list shows acceptances for Auckland Day 8 races with horses including Armistice Paritutu Scotty Apologue Cambrian Gladstone Douche Zimmerman Ghoorka Master Dalaval Ellerton Akalana Antique Grenade Fashionable Volume and others in order of distances and performance.
The Lauriston and Lyndhurst Sports Meeting at Lauriston on Monday December 17 features a long list of handicaps for sprint and trotting events. Notable runners include Casabianca Roscommon Nutcracker Kryloff Lady Manly Whitefoot and the trotting gelding Darringcotta sold at Tattersall’s Christchurch for £123 to Mr J Haseltine of Ashburton.
Shot scores from rounds two of the championship at the focal range on Thursday and Saturday amid near perfect weather. Wind at Goody s affected heat shots while scores from the event are listed alongside local ads and notices for mower servicing and suit tailoring.
A new Drusdnought type battleship is under construction at Portsmouth and will be named Bullerophon. The Parapara Iron Deposits. Me Witheford says Parapara Company will launch after documents arrive from New Zealand. Imports rise and exports climb in November.
A wire dispatch covers a New York robbery attempt endangering 500 residents amid panic. Japan plans a seven year navy expansion costing seven and a half million pounds. Lord Mayor receives 25 000 pounds for the Queen Victoria Memorial. A new propellant for small arms is touted. Vice Admiral Touchard sails with three warships at Tangier. Paris fines Henri Rochefort 80 pounds for defaming a widow tied to a political death.
An Odessa labor dispute ends as workers suspend actions after limited public support. Officials report the strike collapsing with no further organized demonstrations expected in the near term.
The San Francisco Board of Education told Washington that Japanese children were sent to Orient schools where they received the same privileges as other students. The Times correspondent links anti Japanese sentiment to Labour Union leaders, noting tensions rise as some give in to temper, raising danger reports.
A vintage medical ad asserts Gaid & dead or RAKIMO offer quick relief for gout rheumatism sciatica lumbago and related pains by removing excess uric acid from the blood. It promises permanent cure and urges purchase from chemists stores and liniments.
Dr Clifford argues in a letter that it is better to lose the Education Bill than concede the de nominational leaven added by the Lords. Four days are set for House of Commons discussion next week to consider the measure.
Jameson advocates a South African Federation modeled after Canada. Telegraph notice notes December 9 and Dec 10 times in Carrtown. Describes federation as a political framework for South Africa.
London minister Mr Lyttelton, speaking in Edinburgh, voiced strong misgivings about self-government in the Transvaal and Orange Free State. He argued federation of the states and settlement of British farmers should precede self rule.
Four men linked to a series of Croydon incendiary fires have been sentenced to penal servitude, with terms from three to eight years. The group confessed to causing the blazes, one of which damaged property valued at about £30,000.
Winston Churchill announces the Colonial Conference will meet on April 1st with government officials confirming the date and location for the gathering.
Thirty thousand spectators watched the Crystal Palace match end in a draw as both sides scored a try. South Africans were reduced by injuries missing Stegmann Mare and Kriga.
Sydney reports continuing heat wave with very high interior temperatures. A chemist shop in Findera Street burned out but flames were auto-extinguished by chemical fumes. no fire brigade needed. Port Pirie wharf workers strike 500 men demand eight hours and higher pay. employers offer eight hours and 1s 8d per hour after two hours, but oppose smoking time compensation.
In Australia the Privy Council decision raises questions about the finality of the High Court in constitutional cases, not the payment of income tax. The impact on finality and the amount involved remain unclear. Received Dec. 10. 10.26 a.m.
In Balclutha a speech by Hon. RK McNab touched on the 15 000 land purchase limit and his ties to a Makerau swamp syndicate. He asserts Massey called him a member of the syndicate and says no slander occurred, noting the swamp saga involved Manawatu Railway and flax plantings.
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