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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
2
Four aaras and four perches with dwelling and stable offered for sale at a reduced price. Bounded on the upper side by the Wakanui stream. Full particulars on application to PRERIMAN.
A list of good grazing and agricultural farms in Ashburton Timara Pairlie Te muka and Geraldine Districts is offered for sale with inspection invited by bona fide buyers. Various farm sizes and improvements are described with asking figures and terms.
For sale Cambridge Street Hampstead residence of Mr W Pratley comprising a six room house and verandah with 14 acres of rich land partly stocked with fruit trees. Easy terms of payment to be arranged and full particulars will be given on application.
The text lists daily sun rise and set times for December including full moon last quarter new moon first quarter and moon phase details. It notes apogee and perigee times and positions for the month.
Commercial note from Dec 20 records weaker meat markets with declines in mutton and beef. Quoted prices show Canterbury Napier Wellington and Island mutton at 44d, beef at 34d and 33d respectively.
Owing to persistent drought the Geraldine livestock sale drew a moderate crowd with about 6 entries. Sheep showed around 2500 head with prices such as hut wethers 174 to 18s 6d and two-tooth wethers 153, ewes and lambs 93, and fat cattle values listed. Pigs also appeared in small numbers with prices ranging from 11s 6d to 12s 8d and 16s.
Birth notice reports the birth on December 18 at Chat ham Nursing Home to the wife of M. F Hepburn of Linn Farm Mitcham Road. A ceremony or naming details are not provided.
The Government outlines the Defence Council structure with an Imperial officer and colonial members each equal in status and pay. Proposals to boost volunteering include officer training, access for civil servants and teachers, and facilities for officers abroad, with rail and daylight parade pay schemes viewed skeptically but promising overall.
Private sale advertises a modern dwelling with washhouse and bathroom on sections 248 240 8 E Ball and Kermode Street built about two years ago. Owner seeking a farm purchase, invites immediate inspection, terms to be arranged, promising a rare chance of a lifetime.
Weather includes fog and river reports from Rakaia and Ashburton with scattered brief notes on magistrate court at Methven where Daniel Welsh and Thomas Wills were convicted of a charge of gaeranty and to be sentenced later. Also notices of sales at Addington livestock market and local advertising for men’s summer suits.
Toys and novelties fill Strange's Agency Bennett Street with a Wonder land display inviting children to visit. A feature notes Father Xmas traveling 10,000 miles in two weeks to meet Ashburton children, with a talk at Chas. Thomas's Toy and Xmas Presents Exhibition in East Street.
Mews in Brief notes a Hampstead School breaking-up ceremony to be held tomorrow at six o'clock. The item also mentions hot weather in Methven, rainfall, commerce news, and various local incidents and appointments. The scattered items reflect a patchwork of regional notices and updates.
Three girls swimming in the Motupiko River near Kohatu suffer the drowning of Susan Robson, 14, after which frantic rescue attempts fail. In Bluagpu near Lawrenaea storekeeper Alexander Menzie, 65, is found dead in a horse trough, believed suicide. A naval reservist's body turns up in the upper harbour, and a quarry blast at Foxes Quarry kills William Raynham and injures William Dick and others.
German barque Nordwand enroute Gothenburg to Melbourne wrecked near Skerries Shetland Islands three crew drowned seventeen saved. Steamship Princescon Victoria Louisa total wreck at Port Royal Jamaica. Vessel Heathpool, bound for Buenos Aires, foundered off Humber coast with twenty four men drowned.
John Orrena advertises fishing licences and top quality tackle and gear. The notice promotes selection of rods reels lines hooks plus related equipment for anglers.
Hampstead Town Board chaired by G. L. Sandrey met to discuss unregistered orders and a proposed Empire lighting system. The clerk reported one scarlet fever case, a £164 balance, and slow rate collection with 44 non-payers. By law amendments and printing costs were debated, tenders for Eaton Street and a maintenance foreman were decided, water channels extension discussed, and the Town Boards Act 1906 study initiated with the solicitor.
The Messiah performed in St Stephen’s Church schoolroom attracted parsons and townspeople for a charitable presentation. Horace A Gates conducted. a chorus of over fifty and strong orchestra supported solists including Mrs Horace Gates and Miss Terris. The event praised for its artistic quality and raised funds for the church.
The world famous soprano Mdlle Dolores appears at Oddfellows Hall in Ashburton with pianist Franz Wells. Reserved seats cost eight shillings six pence, unreserved tents four shillings and two pence. Proceeds help managers who brought her from Europe amid high travel costs.
The list shows nominees across two circuits including Maren Prave Mae Lexie Petard Ben Gold and Lady Felma. Also named are Silversingh Ward land Raabine and Little Day with many more entries across divisions.
A local advertisement offers Hudzon bicycles at very reasonable prices. The display is at B D Johnston's depot in Ashburton where customers can view the new cycles.
Mr Hubert Llewellyn Smith succeeds Sir Francia Hopwood as Per matant Under-Secretary of the Board of Trade. A theatre memorial to Sir Henry Irving is proposed with Ellen Terry backing a national museum library and gallery. Lord Northcote faces debates over Australian regulations and trade impacts.
British politics report on December 19 describes active negotiations on the Education Bill. Key figures including Balfour Lansdowne St Aldwyn Crewe Birrell and Asquith confer with unions over voluntary religious instruction in urban schools and parity for rural teachers. Ministers refuse a key proposal, raising fears of an impasse as Lords may return the bill to the Commons.
London reports that Lord Elgin and Mr Churchill outlined the Transvaal and Orangia constitutions with aims for a autumn parliamentary start in Bloemfontein. Churchill said Boer ambitions shift toward a commonwealth, while Steyn praised Orangia outcomes amid restorations. commentary from the Bloemfontein Post noted governmental resilience. Gloomily penned ads for footwear and goods accompany the telegraph.
The Japanese squadron slated to visit Honolulu in February will skip San Francisco due to heightened public sentiment over the schools dispute. The decision reflects tensions in the U S amid education controversies.
Washington reports that Commerce Minister Metcalfe to Congress says only 93 Japanese children attend San Francisco schools. The children are well behaved but dispersed citywide to provide proper protection and consideration as Japanese pupils.
Washington December 19 Congress enjoys a festive mood as President Roosevelt floods the session with messages. He pledges access to all forces to protect Japan while Japanese Ambassador Aoki praises U.S. Japan friendship at a Washington banquet, dismissing any Pacific power struggle.
In the House of Commons Me Gladstone said the Government will appoint a commission to inspect the wage impact of Conciliation Boards and Compulsory Arbitration Acts in Australia and New Zealand and assess the effects of early shop closing laws.
Melbourne reports the Licensing Bill in the council removing a clause that declared illegal tied-house agreements. Protests accompany the open conference proposal by building trades. NSW Premier Carruthers plans a New Zealand holiday early next year. A third suspect, McGea, aids the Kalgoorlie mining case with a loaded revolver incident. Adelaide notes further Franchise Bill changes and a council referendum proposal.
The Federal Government requests an Admiral to dispatch a warship to the New Hebrides amid recurring trouble. Reports say the vessel left Sydney days ago to address issues tied to repatriation of Queensland Kanakas, following communications from missionaries and government inquiries.
A North Island Timber Workers Union delegation pressed Minister Millar for statutory preference to unionists. Millar signaled Cabinet will decide and hinted a plan to overcome objections, noting 249 unions with about 89,000 members and urging open doors to all workers while preserving any preference.
The Invercargill building trade is very busy with more construction across town and suburbs. Vacant allotments are nearly all taken and suburban land values have doubled in two years as prices rise to around £70 per quarter. The tramway expansion spurs outward growth and attracts buyers to new allotments.
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