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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 22, 1906
Page
2
The notice states Xmas Day and New Year’s Day are close holidays with altered post and telegraph hours. Mail despatches on Tuesday close 6 30 pm, while December 26 runs 9 am to 10 am for post, with standard mail until 5 pm. Telegraph hours vary by day, and the telephone exchange closes on Xmas Day with limited morning service.
A Wellington view argues driving speeds, noise, and fumes make motor use a dangerous nuisance requiring immediate, sweeping regulation beyond current acts. It cites the 1906 Motor Regulation Act and calls for stricter penalties, limits on speed, and accountability to protect pedestrians and public safety.
In Ashburton the Christmas rush dampens as many farmers and families visit town. Through trains carry many passengers while a Wellington rally backs Irish Home Rule with strong support. A Willowby bike race features a 14 mile course won in 40 minutes by E Woodhead with Wakelin second. A maintenance case in Christchurch ends with cancellation of the order.
The Ashburton Gunpnoraw will not be published on Tuesday next, December 25th. The Banffshire steamer has arrived in London. A road race is set for Wheatstone on January 26th. Auctioneers in Ashburton will close December 25th 26th 31st and January 1st for holidays. The Ashburton Building Society office closes December 25th 26th and 27th. Colonel Bayley, late South Australian commandant, is dead. New Zealand will be represented at the Imperial Conference on Education in England in May by Reeves and Hogben. Council of Defence first meeting to follow holidays. Widow of James Marthn’s death increases Adelaide Hospital benefits to £95 000 and Children’s Hospital to £47 500. Victorian Government discusses leadar reemployment after the railway strike. Premier to find work. A boom cycle sale at Canson’s Tancred Street offers cycles and accessories at low cash prices. Second-hand cycles from £5. Accessories include NP Lamps from 4s 6d Belts from 1s 6d wide outrigger Handlebars from 15s Tyres from 10s 6d.
A correspondence note notes that opinions express opinions of correspondents, not the paper. The editor emphasizes the publication does not endorse these views and invites reader comment on the debated points.
A reader urges the Mayor and County Council Chairman to convene a public meeting on proposed electoral boundary changes. The letter questions potential impact on the no alliance cause and warns against continued costly folly while urging protest on broad constitutional grounds.
Winds in Wraruen rise to strong northerly with rain likely by Monday. The Rakaia is dirty while the Ashburton river upper and mouth are clear, and the Rangitata is discoloured. Japan plans to nationalize railways, expropriating seventeen companies totaling 1600 miles of track for about £24,000,000. UK view skeptical. RUEUMO tonic advertised as a universal cure for rheumatic pain and gout, with outlets listed.
The twenty fifth annual report to shareholders notes a year end credit to profit and toss of £18 345 7s 6d after distributing £6 596 1s 8d in June dividing. Stock totals exceed one million for the first time with gains across Balfrast Fairfield and Pareora. Directors Grigg and Humphrey retire by rotation and offer for re election.
The Crown solicitor filed eight informations against A. B. Izard, a bankrupt solicitor of Grey Town, with the official assignee. The informations will be heard tomorrow and a warrant is out for Izard’s apprehension. He was remanded till December 31 after a morning court appearance. Bail set at 2060 with two sureties of 2090.
The Longbeach school held a festive Christmas picnic on the grounds with pupils and many parents in attendance. Mr Watson and committee members organized activities, prize distribution, and races ending with tea and lolly treats, marking the event as one of the most enjoyable in Longbeach.
Willowby school children with parents and friends held an annual treat on the grounds with tea, races, prize distribution, and needlework awards. Winners included Edith Watson, Winifred Watson, and Winifred Waite among others. local ladies and gentlemen contributed musical items. The Willowby Sunday School anniversary followed with a church meeting, music, and addresses by Rev. T J Wallis A Petere and Mr Maxwell.
Mrs A F Roberts hosts a garden party at the Westerfield estate for pupils and families. Children perform dumb bell exercises and drills, Rev J C Paterson speaks, prizes are awarded, tea serves, then a Punch and Judy show with gifts for every child. Mrs Ferguson thanks Mrs Roberts as the event ends.
The Hampstead School held its annual prize distribution on the school grounds with many parents in attendance. Rev. H Whitehouse presided and congratulated pupils as prizes were awarded for proficiency, conduct, neatness and days attended across standards and preparatory classes.
London reports the Right Hon James Bryce named Ambassador to Washington drawing mixed reactions from Americans and Canadians who fear he once overlooked Canadian interests. The scene shifts to other far flung notes as Greece Macedonia tensions and China Manchuria trade opens. In London, Felix Schuster proposes a second gold reserve and expanded Bank of England powers, while officials debate food act disclosures and patent trade secrets under Victoria Pure Food Act regulations.
The Lords approved the School Children's Meals Bill with Scotland exempted from the new measures. The move follows debates on welfare provision and lunch programs for pupils across the realm.
In the House of Commons a vehement address by Sie HH Campbell-Hannorman announces the demise of the Education Bill. He accuses Mr Balfour of causing failure and mocks Lords procedures while urging a rational non denominational system. Birrell calls Balfour a wrecker. Wyndham notes party leadership. Progod prorogation occurs today.
The Bishops of London and Southwark appeal for 60 000 pounds to keep Anglican schools from closing. The appeal was received on December 22 with a prior note dated December 21.
On December 21 the Daily News advocates large measures to give agricultural laborers easy access to land and relief from rates by taxing urban land values. The aim is to pressure the House of Lords and ready constituencies for an early appeal.
London reports The Times expects Mr Deakin to continue the pattern he used before the election and to mobilize a substantial anti-Rovialist bloc in opposition to labour measures.
The Times argues the New Hebrides Convention rushed McDeskin into an agreement without real negotiations. It suggests a different settlement if an Imperial Conference substitute had remained in London while Colonial Premiers were absent.
A patient escaped naked from Gundagai Hospital after brain concussion and spent sixty hours in hiding before being cured. Dr Rainey’s health reportedly improved after arrival, with grave anxiety over his condition. In Adelaide a close contest sees Crosby lead his team. a fire in the women’s gaol quarters prompts prisoner assistance to suppress the outbreak with limited damage.
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