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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
3
The Canterbury Co operative Eye Poultry and Produce Co reports about 4000 head of poultry penned for a Christmas sale with 460 lots. Roosters bring 5s 7d to 73 2d, hens 33 to 1s 1d, ducks from ds to 85 2d, turkeys 1s 0d to 28s, geese 4s 6d to dls 0d per pair. Eggs demand is strong with 1s 2d to 1s 4d. Extra special Christmas sale of poultry eggs and produce next Wednesday.
In German Samoa, chiefs protest the dispersion of the Samoan Faipule and new inspectors enforcing planting laws. Governor Solfe faces passive resistance as ex-protectors Britain America and Germany are cited, with calls to restore the Samoan flag and seek redress from former protecting powers.
Maud Buchanan facing a charge of attempting to murder Vera McKay after a shooting at the McKay party leaving a home by motor car. Evidence showed strained relations and the accused was committed for trial.
In Wesport on December 20 a burglary at J. W. Harker's tobacconist shop occurred. The thief entered via the back window and stole £24 from the cash drawer, leaving £10 behind.
Dunedin reports the death of A Cargill eighth son of Captain Cargill pioneer superintendent. At eighty three he made early banking waves in Melbourne Sydney establishing Oriental Bank branches. He later served as secretary at the bank head office in London and as inspector before settling in Dunedin since 1869.
Duneden December 21 John Stephen Toomey was remanded till December 23 on a charge of discharging a firearm with intent to do bodily harm to Daniel McCurdy McCurdy could not appear and the subinspector said police heard Toomey planned another attempt on McCurdy life the prisoner denied this claim.
Napier December 21 report of a valuable marble discovery about ten miles from Dannevirke. A sample taken to Napier shows a surface quality equal to the finest Italian marble. Discoverers claim the field is of unlimited extent and say the Government will be asked to obtain a reliable report.
Samuel Beswick pleaded guilty at the Napier Magistrate's Court to stealing ninety cattle valued at £406 from Richard Keens and James Reid. He, as Ru nanga Station manager, sold cattle to butchers, admitted guilt, offered to help trace missing cattle, and was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence with bail set at £250 and two £125 sureties.
Sydney report notes Burns the posing world champion, age unspecified, ready to train R. Arnst for a prize ring. Wanganui reports Arnet will depart for the south on Monday. Webb plans to visit Rotorua before resuming training.
Dunedin reports a fire yesterday at 11 15 pm burning a four room dwelling owned by Kenneth Bethune. He was alone asleep until 2 00 am when the house was found aflame. Property valued 450 to 500 pounds with 175 pounds building and 75 pounds furniture insured.
A Victorian court and medical authorities are cited to support the claim that Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract is superior and safer than rival products. The warning stresses dangers of imitation extracts and urges demand for the genuine product proven for 85 years.
The Ashburton Rifle Club fired the third cup match with marked scores from named competitors. Details show marksmen Hep Th Pio Toveyo 42, Niall 42, Wille 80 10 40, Paracas 87 37, Childs 82, Knox 3, Corbett 28 10 2.
The yard will be closed for Christmas Boxing Day and New Year s Day with January 2 1809 noted. The notice promises to keep coal and firewood in stock and asks customers to rally prior to closures. It also advertises a 1909 Alma nacs PTF and invites customers to call for one.
Ashburton hosts Linwood in a keenly contested match on a difficult day. Linwood prevailed 175 games to 121 with Linwood taking the men’s doubles 67 to 48 and singles totals 108 to 73, after entertainment at the Commercial Hotel.
Rain and refreshed air sweep Ashburton on Sunday with southerly winds. Forecast predicts rising barometer and moderate to strong southerly winds. Christchurch North election costs cited: Taylor £97 0s 0d, Gray £6 7s 6d. Taylor the winner. Passengers heading north include Steward MP, Parata MP, and Johnston. Johnston travels via Sydney to Wellington then home for Christmas. Methven farmer reports unusually strong agricultural prospects with high Mount Trutt Board prices for cocksfoot rights. The London Times rails at Englishmen abroad and colonial attitudes, suggesting humor may ease tensions. Hick’s Bay post office to close five weeks from December 10 during the postmaster’s school vacation. mails rerouted to Te Oraroa.”
Public notice states a close day on December 26 1908 with admittance charges including one shilling for adults, sixpence for children, one shilling for horses, and one shilling for vehicles. C A Co Hardy is chairman.
Notices outline a December 26 picnic departure by traction engine from Central Hotel to Wakanus Bhach with return fare 1s 6d and free tea. It lists Christmas holiday train schedules between Christchurch Dunedin and Ashburton with special services, suspensions on December 25 26 and January 1, and various local race and sports events in December 1968.
Three plant items described by J P Newman, Canterbury Farmers Machinery Dept Timaru. Plant 1 1.8 inch single cylinder engine by Aveling and Porter 16 ft Anderson Mill with suction blast and self feeder. Plant 2 18 hp traction engine by Aveling and Porter 16 ft Anderson Mill Duncan self feeder chaff and cave fan. Plant 3 18 hp single cylinder engine by Marshall and Bemists sight feed lubricator injector pump 15 ft Marshall Mill with self feeder chaff and cave fan travelling whip iron and 18 hp compound Marshall engine two speeds. Further particulars on application.
Auction notice offering a complete threshing plant with engine wagons chaffcutter water cart and ancillary gear plus 20 acres of land with dwelling near Chertsey Station. Plant and property can be sold together or separately with low price and good potential. Henry Stephenson auctioneer.
At Christmas time a shop promotes its collection of presents for ladies and gentlemen boys and girls infants and adults. The note promises prices that will please and mentions dinnerware as part of the selection.
A new display presents a large range of Wedgewood and Co. and W H Grindley designs from England. Prices start at 193 6d for a 26 piece set and go to 8 lis 6d for a 6 piece rich materine band set. These items must be seen to be appreciated.
A small shipment of Foley China ware arrives featuring 21 piece and 41 piece tea sets, nursery rhyme mugs, Old Dutch and Peter Pan patterns, matching plates, baby plates, one day clocks, and novelty stands, offered at low prices with early buyers favored.
A compact advertisement highlights a stand featuring ornaments described as the best value seen. It emphasizes variety and appeal to shoppers seeking affordable decorative items.
English silver plated teapots from 17s 6d each and silver plated cruets from low sums. A varied range includes bread serves jam dishes and butter knives with carved wood lines. Xylonite handles on knives and a selection of spoons forks and mustards priced per dozen or each with case options.
The listing offers pirate alarm clocks at six shillings sixpence each and peep o Day alarms at Bs 6d. Luminous pirate alarms go for seven shillings sixpence, and repeater alarms nine shillings sixpence. Ansonia clocks and watches are priced, including walnut or oak cases, marble models, and railway and Waterbury watches.
Fragmentary text lists prices for flour and bags with unclear units and modifiers. Details are garbled, offering few readable values or context.
A historical ad notes a tonic tea claiming to restore energy and refresh the body. It emphasizes renewed vitality for fatigue and promotes the product as a new, pure remedy from Manchester Bros.
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