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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
3
London reports Lord Kelvin is ill on December 12. A separate item notes a disastrous explosion at Kynochs factory causing extensive damage and casualties.
In St Petersberg on December 12 anarchists murdered and robbed the senior magistrate and his wife at Sebastopol. The incident targets a high official, with authorities investigating the motive and seeking suspects amid rising unrest in the area.
Pretoria reported General Botha agrees to keep 2000 Chinese on the stand to work on extending the Begnella railway rather than sending them back to China. The decision reflects wartime labor needs and immigration policy.
At 7.50 a.m. on December 18 raiders struck the estates of the Earl of Westmeath and Lord Clonbronck, driving off hundreds of cattle in what authorities call a large theft.
United States politics report shows My W J Fowler chairman of the Banking and Currency Committee warned in Chicago that continuing current financial policy would lead to a great commercial disaster, stating the danger faced by the nation.
Mr Asquith told the Eighty Club he favoured quinquennial Parliaments or shorter terms as democratic ideas grow. He urged a well-constructed Second Chamber to improve revise work, and said the Government would seek Parliament and national opinion on Campbell-Bannerman's reform scheme.
Post mortem shows drowning caused death of Barlow while a separate Maitland incident saw a bullock team collapse into a four foot gap, burning one fire and injuring three others. Rescuer’s feet scorched. Keir Hardie reception in Sydney and Melbourne notes follow.
The King expresses sincere regret at the destruction by fire of the parliamentary buildings in the dominion of New Zealand. Message sent via the Governor through the Secretary of State dated December 13 from Duddingin.
The Premier and Minister of Marine with Harbour Board and Legislative members inspected harbour works and the new dock at Port Chalmers this morning. Sir Joseph Ward proceeds to Christchurch by the second X express.
Sunny weather at Wakanui creek saw Ashburton Rifles, Ashburton Guards, and Ashburton Volunteers contest the Studholme Volunteer Challenge Cup valued at 50 guineas. The Ashburton Rifles won with 1323 points after four stages from 200 to 700 yards, claims led by Captain Morgan’s praise for discipline and distance shooting.
An entry of 50 head of mixed-age horses sold at Messrs Friedlander Pres Ltd auction mart. Attendance fair, several horses passed out unsold. Prices recorded include draughts bay gelding 20 guineas, syrs and bay mare 29 guineas, black mare 31 guineas, bay filly 33 guineas, bay gelding 40 guineas, brown mare 45 guineas, brown colt 46 guineas, black gelding 48 guineas, harness and saddle horses 3 to 23 guineas.
Rain interrupted the Hampstead School excursion from Timara to Caroline Bay. The party used Milk and Company wool store for shelter and was met with mayoral actions over hosting water and tea rooms. Return to Ashburton occurred about 6 0 clock with no major incidents and some satisfaction among attendees.
At a Mount Somers School Committee meeting the chairman said final arrangements were made for a January 17 1908 excursion to Timaru. The district has dry weather with rain starting Thursday improving pastures and crops. a nearby hailstorm caused damage elsewhere but spared Mount Somers.
In Christchurch on December 13 the wool sale proceeded with heavy passings and broad price ranges from the prior day. Buyers were numerous though many did not operate, with grease wool on the whole heavier than the previous sale and large clips offered. Local mill representatives competed for fine wools, supporting better values, while crossed and coarse lots declined by a farthing to 1d or more.
The Methven sale drew a modest attendance with moderate stock entry. Prices included Tat lambs 16s 7d, 2-tooth crossbred wethers 10s, merino ewes and lambs passed in at 8s 8d, tat steers £8 15s, cows £5 and £6, yearling stores 17s 6d, weaners 12s 14s and 73.
At the wool sales the superior classes closed steady with prevailing rates unchanged. Buyers and sellers observed a stable market as high grade wool maintained existing price levels amid cautious bidding and moderate demand from textile buyers.
Timaru posted 92 after a rain influenced wicket with Harper scoring 18 and Kenna taking seven wickets for 38. Ashburton managed modest totals as Bain and Lynch claimed three wickets each, with Wood and Pritchard contributing late stands before Timaru bowled out Ashburton for a 61‑run win.
A fragmented price list shows New Season’s Fish and canned goods with items such as peaches pears plums apricots pineapple tins kippered herrings and pork sausages. It lists per tin per pound and per dozen pricing and includes various brands and packaging details.
The Ashburton High School broke up for Christmas this afternoon with a small ceremony led by Mr D Thomas. Headmaster Mr Watters reported 95 enrolled this year, 45 new, about 40 country pupils, average attendance 80, and noted scholarships and examinations. Prizes were awarded across forms for English, Latin, Mathematics, Botany, drawing, sewing, and bookkeeping, with sports prizes also announced.
In unfavourable weather yesterday at the Do main oval Tinwald scored 219 while Albion made 113. Tinwald's top scorer D McKenzie retired on 100 followed by R McKenzie 47 and H Millichamp 27. Albion's best were H Frew 22 and W Pritchard 18 with several others in single digits.
Parishioners vote to move Sunday service from 6 30 to 7 pm starting December 29 through March end. Ashburton Technical Classes hold a Tuesday meeting at the school for certificate distributions and class exhibits with a small supper charge. Weather reports showers and harvest prospects noted. Direeto trotting horse sold for £23 at Redlander Bros horse fair.
An official notice calls all farmers to attend a local meeting. The text notes a date and location but the OCR fragment provides no exact details. Readiness and participation are requested from the farming community.
Mr A J Muller postmaster at Rakaia visited Methven to discuss linking the town to the telephone exchange gathering deposits and promises from residents. A petition for a separate post office and postmaster residence from the railway station is being signed and forwarded to authorities.
A short sale notice lists birds and livestock including cockatoos canaries finches pigeons and ewes and lambs at Mrs Wilsons property Dromore dated 10th ininet with 5 ewes 5 lambs and 1 to get shedding wool. Owners may claim by paying for advertisements.
Mr F. Maling, heading arrangements for farmers in the farm labourers dispute, is currently visiting Ashburton to coordinate efforts and discuss the situation with local authorities and growers.
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