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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 21, 1907
Page
4
OO SUMMER STOCK claims a superior assortment with best British and Continental suppliers. The ad highlights honest work, quality trimmings, and a superior cut, inviting readers to place a trial order.
A historical note praises Almond Skin Lotion as excellent for sunburn windburn eruptions tan freckles and pimples noting its soothing properties and usefulness for various skin conditions.
The Ashburton Conciliation Board toured J. C. N. Grigg’s Longbeach estate, inspecting bachelor and married staff housing, kitchens, barracks, and a card room. They noted clean, well ventilated accommodations, electric lighting, dairying plans, and gardens surrounding the homestead, praising the employer’s welfare efforts.
London reports a campaign to bury Lord Kelvin in Westminster Abbey. The note references official consideration and public interest in the former scientist’s final resting place.
Re Ar Admiral Sir Percy Scott told a London dinner that if the Dreadnought were on the Derby racecourse fifteen miles away its guns could reach listeners. He added a dramatic image of shells and altitude above Mont Blanc and discussed future fleet changes amid shifting political alignment.
Palmerston North December 18 Mr W Pryor secretary of the New Zealand Employers Federation addressed farmers at Pal merston North He urged organisation across all employers and urged farm workers unions to join the local employers association A large turnout enrolled as members of the Manawatu Employers Association Pryors services retained to handle employer cases in the Wellington Industrial District involving shearers dairy factories and general labourers disputes
William McBride a Kaiapol farmer was fined £5 plus £7 17s costs for assaulting his daughter with a cart whip. He must also find sureties to keep peace with W Hayes who intervened to rescue the girl.
A Municipal Chambers meeting discussed closing a section of Tancred street with four burgesses present and the Mayor presiding. The council favored leasing the land to the Education Board for school gardens at a nominal rent, amid debate over revenue and Board influence.
In Wellington a Kelburne cable tram struck Mr Morrison, New Plymouth freezing works manager, crushing his left leg and necessitating amputation of three toes. guard Mr George Husdon sustained a severe head and right shoulder injury and is hospitalized.
G H Tilgh of West Street declares he now offers coachbuilding painting and general blacksmithing with lamp and cushion work and vehicle repairs. The paint shop is supervised by Jess Selwyn with workmanship guaranteed and moderate charges. He denies any partnership with any other person.
Reliable work. having a large staff of competent assistants. Patients can rely on receiving prompt attention to their requirements, combined with skilful treatment, at the lowest possible rates in Ashburton.
Ilaas Wilson charged with wilful murder of his wife at Addington on November 13. He survived a self inflicted wound and was brought before Mr H. W. Bishop. Wilson, released from Sunnyside lunatic detention, appeared a physical wreck. Question arises if prior lunacy affects liability. trial ordered with no bail.
Auckland inquest into a headless infant finds insufficient evidence to determine how the baby entered the water. Jurors conclude no clear means established.
At Auckland Police Court Alfred Crossey and wife, boarding house keepers, were sentenced to one and three months imprisonment for illegally trafficking intoxicating liquor. Mrs Crossey pleaded for her children, and the Magistrate promised to reconsider. The case followed nine other charges of sly progg selling against the male defendant, who was committed for trial.
A special Manawatu Racing Club meeting in Palmerston North Dec 19 discussed a Wellington bookmakers association under the Unclassified Societies Registration Act. Messrs Wilford and Levi urged bookmakers’ claim to part of the racecourse and the committee decided to allot three quarters of the saddling paddock for bookmakers to wager in.
A Wellington dental examinations notice lists successful candidates from Christ Church to Auckland. Names include Miss Williamson, J. C G. Finlay, H. Edwards, W. J. Bright, H. J. Walder, J. V W. Hooper, C. H. Bourke, F. H. Harvard, A. H. Boyes, A. Logan, H. Hammond, A. EB. Choyce and G. T. Bridge across several cities.
A long forgotten tale of men vainly offering sovereigns on London Bridge is eclipsed by new events. An Abbey Prices distribution left over twenty one pounds unclaimed, signaling a quiet end to the old episode.
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