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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 10, 1907
Page
3
A single card presents seven views including Kilmar nock Weeping Willows, Wallon Troopers, Grigg Memorial, and the Post Office with a hospital scene. It notes a death notice for J. Grigg with the late gentleman’s residence Longhead. Offers airfield freeging works and a set of cards priced at 1d or 6d post free.
In Mayfield a morning calm followed a boisterous weekend as a thunderstorm rolled from Mount Peel across the Downs to Alford Forest. Heavy hail fell on the Downs with rivers of rain. farmers hailed the timely soaking that will boost turnips, pasture, grain, potatoes, and vegetables.
At Wakani Road Board a debate over two letters from Vincent, former Hampstead clerk, questions of unofficial content. Kilgour faces veiled charges and board members express confidence in him while urging explicit reproof from Vincent.
The Tinwald district school annual concert, held in Oddfellows Hall Tinwald, drew a large crowd. J A Clothier presided while pupils and staff performed recitations dialogues singing and instrumental pieces to raise funds for the prize fund.
Wellington December 9 Labour Department issues circulars to hotelkeepers noting new requirement of a half holiday each week. Tobacco and cigarette sellers must close on the same hours as tobacconists with notices to be displayed in shops.
An inquest at the County Hospital heard that George Alfred Cochrane traveled to Hororata races from Ashburton, drank and bet, and was found dead with a gunshot wound. Witnesses described his finances and last movements, with a verdict that he died by a gun shot and no suspicious circumstances were evident.
The Ashburton Domain reports November rainfall across gauges at Ashburton Kyle Rakaia Highbank Barrhill Alford Porateko and Carew totaling 13 inches, down from 14 in November 1906 and 24 in November 1905. Regional drought concerns persist with light plains areas hardest hit and crop moisture in short supply.
Rain in Brisbane leaves the wicket soft and unsuited for play. Umpires will inspect at five oclock, and the match between England and the Australian eleven is abandoned for the day.
In Auckland on December 9 a baby show drew wide interest with more than 100 entries. Arthur Thode, an eleven month old, weighed 37i pounds and ounces to top the scale. The heaviest girl among fifty weighed was Sybil Mackay, who won the prize.
The King of Sweden, in Stockholm, December, died quietly from cerebral cardiovascular failure while unconscious. His eldest son Gustaf the Fifth ascends the throne.
A famed painting by Vandyck titled The Rearging of the Cross, valued at £20,000, has been stolen from the church of Notre Dame. Police investigate the high profile art theft in the French capital.
December 9 report from Sydney states Commercial Banking Company rejected Parliament's terms for Lithgow Ironworks funding. Mr Sandford told Premier Wade the bank demands full overdraft repayment and an officer is seizing assets today. All facilities except blast furnaces to shut. town fears job losses and appeals for government relief.
A Lithgow district deputation met the Premier in Sydney to press a scheme preventing the iron works closure. They urged conserving a national industry and shielding workers. The Premier said the government sympathized and hoped a solution would emerge in days to save the industry.
At the Supreme Court Justice Denniston convicts William Joseph Jones aged 20 of forging a telegraphic money order for £8. He is sentenced to six months imprisonment. The crime is described as deliberate and carefully planned.
In Christchurch on December 9 the Police Court granted the Jockey Club’s application to withdraw the remainder of the informations against bookmakers for trespassing on the racecourse.
An elderly New Plymouth resident, Mrs Frederia Arnold aged 72, credits Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills with maintaining health and longevity. She praises their use for headaches constipation and regularity and notes recommendations to friends and family.
A note indicates an Abbey coupon offer was checked and considered worthwhile. The discount aligns with the amount paid, presenting practical savings for customers.
Immigrants arriving on the Ionic last week, totaling over 609 people, have all secured employment so far. Despite this, a strong demand for farm hands remains.
The Christchurch Racing Club lists accepted entries for its summer meeting across multiple events. Nursery Handicap features Stepout and Tax lists among nine contenders. Dominion Handicap includes St. Joe Ost and Paragon with Fireiron and Medalfist. Viying Handicap lists Buccleuch and Petrovna among others. High Weight Hack Handicap and Hornby Trot also feature significant fields with numerous stakes and weights.
The Otago branch meeting in Dunedin condemns actions of officials Mr Walker and Mr Edwards for visiting branches at this time and for two years of ongoing harassment.
At a reunion of Auckland letter carriers, Mayor A M Myers and Postal Department heads attended. Assistant-Postmaster Dryden praised the government for post and telegraph support, noting staff rose from 87 to 165 in six years and letter-carriers from 28 to 64. Chief Postmaster Holdseworth added 68 new offices opened since January 1, a Dominion district record.
Skim milk handling notes disease spread in dairy herds with pooling at factories. In Denmark skim milk must be scalded before home use. MacEwan and Coy. advertises the New Century Steamer to pasteurize milk quickly and prevent disease. Also mentions Mellors footwear sale with bargains during holidays.
The piece recaps Misa Gladys Vanderbilt’s reputed sensitivity about her family origins and a Waldorf Astoria encounter with her father, alongside an advertisement noting Stock's Realisation Sale offering cash footwear discounts at several locations.
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