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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
2
Sale offers a lucrative fruit confectionery and green grocer business in Timaru main street with strong supplier connections. This opportunity highlights steady revenue from a well located shop and established trade.
The fragment lists dates and times tied to ephemeris data and celestial phases in December. It mentions various codes and values such as 7.89 814 7.80 and 929 with times like 60 p.m. and 16 80 am, plus references to Last Quarter and Apogee phases. No clear narrative or people identified.
A local agricultural and pastoral association considers creating a circulating library at its headquarters. It would stock practical farming works such as Percival’s Agricultural and Practical treatises and discuss soil sterilisation, bacteria, inoculation, and pasteurisation. The proposal aims to educate young farmers and encourage more reading on farm cultivation.
Fairly heavy showers occurred with intervals today and are expected to reduce the adverse effects of recent drying winds. Domain station records show 81 degrees the high, 75 at 9 am, and 57 overnight. A local report notes oat loss from a West Eyreton paddock, while a Seaview resident treats Californian thistle cheaply with crushed weed and salt. An Ashburton labour agent reports strong farm labour demand and good seasonal work. Prizes were awarded at Baring Square Sunday School for tablet work. A drunken man on Christchurch to Ashburton rail route was fined and imprisoned for damage. Motor cycle holidays entice tours. G A Carson Cycle and Motor Works advertises models and nearly-new machines on Ancram Street.
Heavy rainfall in Hanmer district last week and an earthquake shock felt at 3:30. Lady Tilington named Honorary Colonel of the New Zealand Medical Corps. Rangitata and Rakaia rivers reported clear at 9 am. Timaru council orders barbed wire removal. South Canterbury Freezing Works to open tomorrow. Auckland festival finances show a £180 balance for next year. Various sports, rail and local notices across Canterbury and Otago regions.
The Mayfield Sports Club held its second sports meeting with events including 100 Yards Maiden won by F W Fagan, 160 Yards Boys under 16 won by G Cleland, and various field events led by G Campbell and F W Fagan. Mr Blair and Mme McRob ran children's races while secretary C Dallard fulfilled duties satisfactorily.
WITSTPORT December 19 reports a reef discovery in the Red Queen Mokihinui area attracting attention. Owner I F Munro says the outcrop shows a reef so large that 200 tons of stone are exposed. Daily prospects indicate widespread reef. samples from Westport School of Mines assay over twenty ounces per ton.
Phosphiol is described as an emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites touted as the finest nerve bone fat and tissue builder known.
London report notes the estate of Henry Silver, former London Punch staffer, sworn at £1,197,867 with £100,009 left to London hospitals. Also includes notices on passengers baggage, coal transport subsidies for South Wales, and a fatal New York gas explosion case.
The record notes latest election results with Liberal and Unionist counts and mentions polling taking place today at Wick and in two Irish constituencies where Redmondite candidates are expected to win. It highlights expected completions of the elections.
Paris reports that King George and Queen Mary of England will visit Paris following their coronation. The announcement appeared in Figaro and is dated December 19.
W S Lund told the inquiry that the Waratah appeared more stable than the Geelong built in the same era. He admitted he did not know before the voyage that the Waratah could not sail with coal and water ballast alone.
In London on December 19 Mr Luni one of the Blue Anchor Line owners said the Waratah was not built as an experiment. He stated no alterations were made during construction or after the maiden voyage and no adverse criticism from builders. Captain Ubery denied threats to remove the boat deck. None of the crew threatened to leave. The ship was in light condition and not as stable as the Geelong. the captain did not convince him of instability, though he wrote a letter to the builders pressing settlement.
Following an earthquake shock, an island sank in the Ilopango Lagoon near San Salvador. One hundred seventy people died and no trace of the island remains. San Salvador is described as the capital of the republic of El Salvador in Central America.
The Times reports Australia and Canada backing international arbitration and the London declaration in shaping imperial foreign policy. New Zealand proposes an imperial Council with advisory powers, while Australia and Canada favor rapid direct exchange of views to coordinate dominion input.
In St Petersburg a sensational arrest has been made of Meyer head of the gun department at the Government factory Obliukoff. Several of Moyer's associates have also been arrested as part of the Senate inquiry into artillery administration.
An advertising blurb touts ROCK'S Eucalyptus Oil as a remedy to ease a cold when rubbed on the desk and back or sprinkled on a pillow. It claims the product is Australia’s best ROCKH'S with appealing prompts and short usage tips.
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