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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
2
A list of grazing and agricultural farms for sale across Ashburton Timaru Fairlie Te Muka and Geraldine districts invites bona fide buyers. Inspectio n is arranged with full facilities and buildings noted for each property totaling numerous acres and varied holdings.
Ephemeris notes indicate sun rises at 4 18 and 7 36 with moon phases listed for December. Full Moon on December 10 37 am Last Quarter on December 9 1 15 pm New Moon on December 16 24 am First Quarter on December 23 2 34 am Apogee and Perigee timings noted.
The text notes a mail despatch from Ashburton on December 18 arriving in London on January 19, marking the route via San Francisco for United Kingdom mail.
A brief United Press report notes wool sales listing reached a target price as markets opened in the morning session. The dispatch records the Dec 14 timeframe with status updates on commodity pricing in early trading.
The Canterbury Hall sale opened with 21 847 bales catalogued, below last year’s 22 755, attracting Home Continental American and local buyers. Prices firmed for fine crossbreds and halfbreds with strong demand, while rough earthy wools and inferior merinos were less favored. Top prices included Corriedale and crossbred lots, with ranges across merino, halfbred, threequarterbred, and Shropshire types.
The Australian general election yields modest shifts among Liberals, Labour-Socialists, and Conservative-Democrats. Mr Watson leads the Labour-Socialists toward gradual reform, with protectionist Liberals likely siding with Socialists at pivotal moments. The author sees no imminent violent change, expects state parliaments to evolve into more practical provincial administrations while keeping cooperative Commonwealth ideals central.
Ashburton readers are invited to view the latest boots and shoes from Jag Mentor. The notice recommends Kash valua products and highlights Hudson Cycles on display at B. D. Johnston's shop in Achbarton. For English lessons, Tancred Street is listed for first class instruction.
Local items report weather, mail schedules, and travel plans between Auckland and Wellington. A recital by Mane Dolores is announced for Oddfellows Hall Ashburton on Thursday the 19th. Education notices urge Technical Class examination subject submissions. An Auckland link via Taihape Post outlines proposed rail and coach stages for a three day journey. Borovnas Senior Excursion to the Christchurch International Exhibition depicts turnout near 650 with praise for arrangements. The piece also advertises footwear at low prices from Gents’ Glase Boots and related shop.
The Moesera Strange and Co circular announces a comprehensive Christmas toy and gift goods sale at Ashburton and Christchurch stores. Also noted are agricultural blight in Southland potatoes, a St Leonards six room house fire, and a jeweller's shop opening in Barnett Street with watches and electroplate for holiday gifts.
Facts established in Melbourne Supreme Court before Chief Justice Madden allege imitators misrepresented Sander & Sons Pure Volatile Eucalyptol Extract. Prosecution cites medicinal strength antiseptic quality heart safety and lack of harmful ingredients while warning against faked imitations and urging purchase of genuine Sander & Sons product.
Naval demonstration moves sixty battleg ships and armoured cruisers from the Channel Atlantic and Mediterranean Fleets to Lagos for manoeuvres under Admiral Wilson. No ships drawn from home fleet.
During a December hunt at Avronches in Lispor the King and Crown Prince of Portugal faced a bears attack. The King escaped uninjured with help from the Prince while two of his suite and three attendants were badly wounded.
United Press reports the Transvaal Letters Patent published with provisions for four year legislative terms and biennial voter registrations. Language allowances, English official use, and a Governor appointed Lind Settlement Board oversee land and labour reforms including Chinese labour termination and imperial approval for non-white policies. King Edward signs, Times notes Orangia may adopt a similar constitution.
In the House of Commons a 416 to 107 vote rejected Lords amendments to the Education Bill. Mr Dillon led pro Catholic school supporters while the Duke of Norfolk and others denounced concessions as sectarian. Nonconformist MPs backed the Government in restoring the amendments despite concerns over denominational terms.
The Trades Disputes Bill progressed through House of Lords committees and was amended to permit peaceful and reasonable picketing.
United Press reports two thousand documents show bishops largely accepted the separation law and obeyed directives from the Pope relayed by Monsignor Montagni. Rome notes the Vatican hoped for renewed negotiations with France amid diplomatic secrecy.
In Paris on December 18 laymen acted for all Paria Churches but the Archbishop disavowed them. Government prosecutes priests who celebrate without notice. Some bishops withdraw from residences. Cardinal Marty de Val condemns searches of the Nunciature archives as a brutal affront.
Sir Thomas Sutherland warned at a P and C Company meeting that mail contracts can bring heavy losses. He cited outsiders rushing in and the Peninsular line’s past decline, noting history marks such moves as disasters for butter freight ventures.
United Press Association reports latest figures show Senate seats with Anti Socialists 13 and Labour Socialists 6, no Ministerialists. In the House Labour Socialists hold 26 seats, Ministerialists 7.
A December 13 heist at the Sr Petarsbutz International Commercial Bank in Odessa saw twelve robbers seize 29,000 roubles in cash and 62,000 roubles in securities. Eleven fled. one died by his own hand after shooting a policeman.
Labour won six seats in New South Wales while South Australian results show two socialist leaders deposed by Sir Josiah Symon and Mr Vardon. This anti socialists' move shifts balance in the Senate contests.
Premier Evans received a Tasmanian results cable showing Denison and Bass victories for Opposition and anti Socialists, with several Labour and Socialist leanings noted. Other reports include Melbourne and Sydney analyses, with Victoria and Queensland outcomes shaping tariff debates and Senate contests.
December 13 report from Persia describes the Shah ordering a Kurdish horseman levy that sparked a local uprising. Forces were driven out of the district, leaving many dead and unrest spreading through the area.
The Congo forces evacuated disputed points at Bahret Gazal while Danish troops moved in and occupied the area amid shifting frontline positions. Local observers note the rapid change as allied forces push to secure the zone.
A fragment notes anti-Dynastic sentiment in Pinghsiangrabale and states they do not molest locals or missionaries. It also mentions the Rangatira overdue by twelve daga and that thirty-five guiness premium has been paid for reinsurance.
A deputation was instructed to meet Mr Taverner Agent General for Victoria and Hon W B Reaves High Commissioner for New Zealand to protest the Victorian Para Foods Bill and similar New Zealand moves. The body urged members to stop advertising in colonial newspapers when the Bills require declaration of formulas.
In a football match reported from Louper on December 12 the South Africans beat Lancashire by eleven points. The piece notes new summer suit offerings by Messrs Craighead and Berryman, highlighting tailored tweed suits with guaranteed fit, and mentions limited stock due to many orders. Also brief note on fishing tackle.
The Full Court orders Me Criak to show cause on Thursday in connection with the Lands Commission report and to justify why he should not be struck from the roll of solicitors.
The Niger was wrecked while attempting to steer from Ocean Island in a southwest gale. She fouled her moorings, disabled her propeller, and drifted onto the rocks becoming a total wreck.
The Gambling Suppression Bill was committed in the Legislative Assembly. An amendment allows newspapers to publish race forecasts and prohibits bookmakers betting with women or anyone under twenty one.
Merapouans report a giant nugget unearthed in shallow ground near Tarnagalla weighing about 400 ounces. The finders are named Smith Stevens and Rodgers and excitement runs high among locals.
The Representation Commission plans to abolish Courtenay Tuasapeka and Waikouaiti in Otago and Canterbury from the general electorate list. A Christchurch meeting addressed boundary details with final objections to be heard on the 28th of next month. The Government Gazette next Thursday will describe the new boundaries and Waitaki to span both river banks.
An inquest was opened at the hospital on a nineteen year old mother’s child found concealed in her boarding house room. The mother alleges the child was stillborn. The inquest adjourned to permit examination to determine if the child had lived.
Mr Joseph Devlin M.P. spoke to a large audience with the Mayor in attendance. He delivered a brilliant Home Rule address and received an enthusiastic reception. A resolution supporting the envoy’s object was carried, and about £100 will be handed to Devlin.
At Naseby to night Hon RE McNab spoke to four meetings on the Land Bill proposals and received a vote of thanks. The meeting also backed the Bill's principle while an amendment for optional freehold was defeated by a small majority.
Principal Misa Marchant of Wellington's Girls High School urged the Education Minister to substitute technical courses for some routine subjects to ease the workload on girls in secondary schools. The Minister gave verbal assurance that such changes would be considered.
United Press reports Ministers Millar and McGowans arriving at the Thames to discuss harbour board issues. Topics include vesting fore shore rights, wharf ownership, trawling limits near the Hauraki Gulf, river boundaries, and a deep level development scheme with 210,000 available aimed at opening new gold prospects.
The annual liffe shooting contest among volunteer corps at Ashburton used unknown distances and a four point firing course. Ashburton Mounted Rifles won with 99 points, followed by Ashburton Guards with 80 and Ashburton Rifles with 58.
Mixed readable fragments promise lawn mower sharpening and overhaul by competent workers and door to door pickup service. Mentions rent, cure, and TV deals with vague company names and unclear locations.
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