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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
2
A newly erected house with five rooms and full modern conveniences sits on more than half an acre of land along the Alford Forest Road. Call for particulars at once as this property may interest you.
A L ZOUGH notes new address with Mail Guardian at Burrell Street Ashburton and telephone number. L Di Lactodr surgeon dentist attends Methven branch weekly from Tuesday evening to Thursday evening at Railway Hotel.
The text lists lunar phases for December with dates and times including Last Quarter on the 16th at 8:48 am, New Moon on the 28th at 11 20 pm, and First Quarter on the 30th at 3 10 am. It appears as an ephemeris entry from a historic page.
Daniel Crowe aged 34 died at Ashburton on December 16. He was the beloved husband of Marie Crowe. The notice records his passing with family acknowledgment.
Dr Victor Clark analyzes the Lemieux Bill of 1907 that established voluntary conciliation and investigation for disputes in public utilities and mines in Canada. The act limits strikes pending investigation, creates tripartite boards, and aims to protect public service while preserving workers and employers rights. The Trades and Labour Congress endorsed the bill by 81 to 19, praising its emphasis on investigation and conciliation to avoid strikes.
Government agency notices from New Zealand promote insurance services and fire safety products. The page lists departments including Accident Branch and Little's Sheep Dips as offerings for public risk management and animal care.
Heavy rains halt shearing in the Mount Somers district. At the Ashburton Police Court an elderly first offender pleaded guilty to being drunk at the railway station, was convicted, discharged, and fined 12s 6d in medical expenses. Police report an old offender linked to Riverside break-ins, with multiple aliases. Robert Carlyle, formerly Robert Medah, on a separate travel note.
A remarkable calf with two heads six legs and three backbones was found dead on Mr Jamieson’s Trévorten property this morning. Local farmers report the animal’s fall development and note the oddity as a rare birth among stock.
Ashburton three rinks visited Christchurch and Canterbury in A Pennant play. Morning match vs Christchurch Club ended 69 67 in Christchurch favour with key scores listed. Afternoon Canterbury Club defeated Ashburton 68 53 on their green with top scores noted. This completes five of six rounds. Ashburton trails two. final match vs United Club set for Saturday at Ashburton.
After months of talks the Mount Somers Company acquires Wool shed Creek Coal Mines, forming Mount Somers Coal Mining Company Ltd with £10,000 capital. It owns Old Mine, New Mine and three leases, plus a four mile tramway to Mount Somers railway, and will soon link mine to rail. Fireclay and brick clay potential also eyed for steady demand. New seams opened in both mines boost output and staff. Cottages planned to attract married miners. tramline nearly complete with locomotive service expected by year end.
The recent two weeks of rains have improved crop conditions and boosted yields across the county. Expect record yields on all land with oats in heavy paddocks potentially reaching 90 bushels per acre and early sowings on light land over 50 bushels. continued light showers may extend the gains.
London reports Sir Reginald Talbot urges a squadron to safeguard empire defense, praising Commonwealth Parliament for universal military service principles. Paris discusses an international aerial navigation conference as tensions rise in global routes.
Durban reports at Dinizulu's trial show Chief Cahe jana under cross examination identifying a gun Dinizulu allegedly gave Mayetana to carry out a killing. Mayetana admits firing at Genee, amid orders to kill the native doctor Usuta kraal.
Mr Asquith told a London deputation from the Central Unemployed and provincial committees that the government intends to submit proposals for a permanent and business like machinery to prevent recurring unemployment and address the root of the problem.
The Marquis foresees key amendments in committee to exclude time spent entering and leaving a mine from the working day for five years. He proposes dropping this proviso and deferring any final decision to a future Parliament.
The Bushside School garden advances experiments in oats turnips and pasture using six soil mixes with fertilisers supplied by Warier’s Cooperative Association and Friedlander Bros. Basic slag and nitrate fertilisers boost growth on the plots while top-dressing pasture shows promise. John Wolfrey elected head gardener replacing Fred Hayward who retires after guiding gardening and nature studies alongside the brown tussock discovery by Mr Cheeseman of the Auckland Museum.
President Roosevelt informed Cones that no American syndicate could have profited from the eight million dollars paid for the Panama Canal. He said the government would consider prosecuting the circulators of such libellous stories.
The Natural History Museum in Paris has secured remains unearthed at Chapels aux Saints in Corrèze. The skeleton is described as the missing link with ape-like skull and human characteristics, and long limbs suggesting four-legged locomotion.
Fifty German Foreign Legionnaires desert after three months service at Colobbechar. They hijack a passenger train bound for Oran, then vanish into the desert toward the Moorish frontier. All but the ringleader, a Bavarian officer, are captured. The officer is believed linked to a German desertion agency.
Only one candidate, Mr J Mahony, filed election expenses for the Timaru seat. His expenses totaled £10 10s, and he forfeited his £10 deposit.
St Petersburg dispatch reports Russia has accepted Avethinis proposal to open talks with the Powers for a preliminary exchange of views on an amicable adjustment, improving prospects for a settlement.
AUSTRALIAN press reports a verdict of manslaughter against Driver Bourke Fireman Fowler and Guard Carr over the Zigzag railway accident death of Guard Costello. Other items note a shipboard riot aboard the P and O liner Mongolia Lascar arrests and hospital removals, Victorian politics, Rhodes Scholarship awarded Bullock, and a one rail offer inquiry in Melbourne with external affairs responses.
Fragmentary Perth report says nearly thirty lives were lost in the pearling disaster with twenty six men still missing. Details are incomplete as authorities continue to search and clarify what happened.
In Auckland on December 16 Thomas Bulger second cook of the Flora was seriously injured aboard the Weasel after falling down a hatchway. He suffered a broken left leg below the knee and multiple rib fractures, then was taken to hospital in a semi conscious state. In Nelson on December 15 Mr Goode a Hardy Street small goods butcher died by suicide using poison.
A man was arrested in connection with a Glenavy burglary in Oamaru. At the police station he attempted to use a large sheath knife, which was seized. He confessed to pawning a bicycle in Oamaru and revealed where money from the crime had been hidden.
Wellington reports the Wallace Testimonial Committee's final meeting. The treasurer announced a balance of £72 plus £250 already presented. A cheque for £72 and an illuminated address were handed to Mr Wallace to honor his footballing work and performances.
December 16 saw the sculling championship closure with a ceremony in Wanganui. Coombes of the Sydney Referee chaired as Arnst and Parker praised the event while Webb conceded defeat. Backer Mr Tuck pledged support if Webb contested again.
The Wanganui river tourist service opened yesterday with daily trips from Wanganui except Mondays and daily trips from Pipiriki except Tuesdays. A large tourist traffic is expected this season.
The Presbytery of Christchurch declined to support a call for the Rev. John Mackenzie to First Church in Invercargill. It was noted that his work at Christ Church is not finished and that he wishes to remain in Christchurch for now.
An old advertisement claims backing up a sewer will poison a neighbourhood, causing indigestion and headaches. It touts Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Pills as a remedy to stop fermentation, tone the bowels, and restore digestive balance, with sales by ton Drug Company.
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