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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
2
Public notice states the registrar will register dealings affecting a mortgage registered under No 20879 for GEORGE AGAR of Lyttelton. The Lands Registry at Christ Church will dispense with duplicate mortgage production and register the dealings on 20 December 1807.
The notice states the land described in blocks and sections in Alford District will be brought under the Land Transfer Act 1885 unless a caveat is lodged by 6 January 1908. The land includes 116 acres 2 roods and 28 perches, with occupancy by the applicant, and inspection is possible at the Lands Registry Office in Christchurch.
Notice to subscribers and advertisers that the Hershburst Guardian will not publish on Monday December 16 due to the Province's Anniversary Day observance.
The fire that destroyed the Wellington Houses of Parliament prompts a debate on custodianship and fire safety. Officials note the library survived and most state documents are duplicated elsewhere, but questions remain about how the blaze started and whether custodianship was scientifically managed.
The Wakanui Road Board intends to take land under The Public Works Act 1905 for forming a gravel pit. A survey plan is at Mrs Ada Smith’s Post Office Elgin for inspection. Objections in writing must be sent within forty days from 12 December 1907 to the Board at Moore Street Ashburton.
Advertises cleaned fruits and related goods with prices including currants at 4d per lb and raisins at 6d per packet. Mentions icing sugar and Essences priced per quantity, mixed peel, citron peel, pineapple tins, pears, and Greene grapes. Agents for Eipton's Tea trade.
The act requires occupiers to notify the registrar within seventy two hours after a birth in a city or borough and within twenty one days elsewhere. A £5 fine is provided for noncompliance and the requirement sits in addition to the 1876 act. Reformers in Britain pushed for early compulsory registration to safeguard infant life. The act takes effect January 1 1908 with possible future changes to notice postage costs.
In Ashburton last week John McLachlan said he would not contest the Ashburton seat next election. A rain-soaked open-air concert by the Ashburton County Band drew a fair crowd. Wool is being moved into Ashburton by steam haulage. Minister J A Millar passed through Ashburton en route to Wellington. J A McCullough to begin duties as workers' representative on Arbitration Court in January. A Peel forest estate tree study recorded a 142 ft 7 in height, girth 8 ft 1 in, about 50 years old. In Belgium, voting weights vary by status. Prices at Stock's Realisation Sale are lower for cash footwear purchases at Stock's Boot Store Bur nett Street and in Methven and Christchurch.
A parish meeting at St Stephen's Church votes to move Sunday evening worship from 6 30 to 7 o'clock through March. The report also notes wind forecasts, local education board items, and various community notices from North Canterbury and Ashburton districts.
Rain fell across Port areas and Canterbury and Timaru after a dry spell. The showers helped crops pastures and gardens though soil remained largely surface soaked. Cooler conditions and intermittent rain are expected to relieve the agricultural drought.
Hampstead School Committee runs annual excursion to Timaru with about 1000 people in twenty cars. Early start leaves Ashburton at 8 15 am. passengers from Tinwald Faintingon Huntingdon Hinds and Lismore join along the route. Timaru reached by 11 00 am. fine in morning, a heavy shower in mid day spoiled the seaside outing.
Mr H T Eve KC Liberal member for Ashburton is appointed to succeed the late Justice Kekewich as Judge of the High Court of Justice Chancery Division. The report notes other items including Britain Germany trade bill progress and a 5 percent wage increase for Federated Miners.
Reports detail the steamer Gallesgarth foundering from Liverpool to Penarth with twenty hands aboard. In New Brunswick, six of the Vineta crew were rescued after five days exposure. all but the captain were insane and some men needed amputations for frost bite.
The Kaiser has sent Miss Florence Nightingale a bouquet and letter via the German ambassador in appreciation of her nursing work with soldiers during war.
Mr Asquith, speaking at Nottingham, denounces Mr Balfour for not answering his challenge on the productivity of free trade versus protection. He contrasts Britain's booming prosperity with America's financial crisis and Germany's tax difficulties.
The Ashburton Rifles staged their fifth company cup last night at 500 yards with ten shots per competitor. Scores ranged around the mid forties with W McKee and J Clayton among top scorers. Defence Cadet Match at Patiti Point saw Ashburton cadets compete against Timaru High School entrants and prize winners listed for 200 yards.
December 18 7 40 a m Lord Carrington speaking in London recognises unfair rates on agricultural land as a legitimate English farmers grievance. Government intends to introduce a Valuation Bill to deal with local taxation on broad lines.
Petersburg telegraph report states the Russian budget for December 11 reveals a deficit of 194 million sterling.
In St Petersburg General Dukimasoff presides over a court martial of Generals Stoensel Reiss Fook and Smirnoff charged with illegally and dishonorably surrendering Port Arthur. One hundred fifty witnesses will be examined including Admiral Werren and General Gregorvitch.
Lionel Terry has been arrested in Dunedin and is being brought back to Seacliff. He resisted capture, belting at constables before being chased and caught.
Report from DURGAN says the critical phase of the Zulu unrest seems over. Natal Police escort Dinizulu to Noncoma for trials of suspected chiefs while Colonel McKenzie warns natives the government will restore order. The rapid mobilization impresses locals and the country is reportedly quiet.
At 9 oclock this morning the county river condition report noted Ashburton branches clear while Rakaia and Rangitata rivers were dirty.
A breach of promise suit from Lovell's Flat Jane Hewitson versus Gore resident G T Martin ends out of court with £7 payment toward the £2000 claim. The matter was recorded in Invercargill on December 12.
In Durban in November the government reports calm as hundreds of Dinizulu's followers arrive while chief induna Mankul and other headmen await events. Dinizulu is expected to stand trial in the Supreme Court on incitement to rebellion, with mobilization avoiding a direct clash with police.
London wool auctions saw 988 casks offered with 252 sold at a price drift. Prices for greasy wools fell 5 to 20 percent versus October, with 55,000 bales for Home consumption and 556,000 for the Continent, 2,000 for America, 14,000 carried over.
Melbourne reports the annual meeting showing debt reduced to £46,000 and profits of £37,398. A 50 percent dividend is declared with £8,148 carried forward and a 10 percent staff salary bonus. Separate figures note losses from industrial waste in sheep skins and cattle branding.
Advertises Inolia Polish the famous Line 4 team and Furniture Polish for sale at Mesa Kerr Broad Burnet Street and Buxton and Thomas Tri wigle Gira it 2 trial.
An unclaimed distribution at the Abbey is noted as completed with coupons exchanged, ending the process. The report mentions a Tin returned in exchange for the coupons and references Sovereign royalties.
Despatch notes that English papers express general sympathy following the destruction of the New Zealand Parliamentary buildings. The Sydney Daily Telegraph echoed this sentiment, noting widespread concern and condolence across the press.
An ode to the destroyed Parliament House in Wellington recounts the blaze that gutted the old wing housing the Native interpreters room and the lobby Press Gallery. It honors leaders Vogel to Seddon, notes firemen saved the Library and the Ashburton Mail files, and laments lost manuscripts and ministerial rooms.
In the holiday season notice Mellor’s Shoes markets light yet durable footwear for tennis bowls and cricket. The advertisement promises high quality at economical prices during a sale with unique prices, urging readers to see the big issue for details.
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