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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
2
Client offers two building sites on King Street at a very reasonable price ideal for a working man. Also one acre on Belt Road, Alington, described as a perfect businessman's home site in a nice district. Additional sections from four acres upward in town and suburbs offered at reasonable figures.
Prices for real washing Panamas listed with usual costs and sale reductions. Real Panamas now 28s 6d from 85s, real washing Panamas 25s from 40s.
A Dunedin meeting backed a motion for government support of labour colonies and coercive work for capable vagrants. The plan aims to reclaim wasteland, fund relief via earned labor, and spread the principle across New Zealand. The piece notes similar European practice and cites Carlyle. It also forecasts several ships from New Zealand carrying wool to Britain, boosting national wealth.
A letter to the Mayor asking if Ashburton can and should host a public produce market is read at a Monday special Borough Council meeting. The writer argues for producer direct sale, reduced costs, and potential revenue. Sir Joseph Ward later says a Royal Commission will study Oregon pine imports and timber issues in New Zealand.
The annual Timaru Friendly Societies picnic is set for January 28 in Ashburton Domain. picknick plans include local events and community gatherings as part of the society’s year.
Premier responds to Mr Buxton on by law restricting sack weight. He notes gazetting January 13 1908 and alteration to take effect February 1 1909 setting a 200 pound maximum per sack. The department cites worker safety and handling efficiency as reasons for the change.
London dispatch notes King Edward benefited from his Brighton sojourn. In Venezuela war materiel, Castro orders 60 000 Mausers in Berlin and seeks Krupps artillery. Territorial Forces appeal for 27 175 men to meet London quota. Admiral Evans praises new US dreadnoughts. Papuan Council Ordinance on native compulsory labor discussed in Commons.
Late Mr John Holmes of Viewmont Methven left two acres in the township and funds to create a park. Trustees plan an immediate transfer to the Mount Hutt Road Board and begin improvements per testator's wishes. The domain will be centralised to support future bowling and tennis among other sports.
Wellington telegram notes Dr. Scott and his daughter departed Te Whaiti for Tate House in Waikaremoana district, forty three miles away. A search party went out last night and by 11 o clock this morning no trace of the missing persons was found, with a possibility they are with Maori in a village of the Urewera Country.
The Standard's Washington correspondent says Pierpont Morgan leads efforts to control steel rails lumber paper leather chemicals oils and tin plates in an international plan to corner world industries and stifle competition.
Berlin report says Peter Ganter was arrested in Munich after sending illegibly signed private letters to about half a million people. He claimed the message came from a friend and touted a book described as a gross scandal on morals. Booksellers report high demand before arrival.
Report of the tariff inquiry shows Treasury losses due to under-valuation of goods. European governments and exporters are urged to valuate on oath, with Germany resisting. A New York lawyer is accused of securing large fees for schemes to misprice two shipments.
The Times reviews parliamentary session noting Mr Asquith's government weaker than Campbell-Bannerman in January. It highlights new principles from the Pensions Mines Port of London and Children's Acts likely to have wide lasting impact in their fields.
Professor Arminius Vamberg Ot discusses an international crisis with claims that Britain and Russia conspire against Austria in Balkan affairs. He blames the English Liberals for fomenting the plot.
December 21 report from Cetinje notes Montenegro merchants vow to boycott Austrian goods. In Vienna, Reichsrat debate reveals aims to form a tripartite empire including Croatia Slavonia Dalmatia Bosnia and Herzegovina, possibly expanding to Serbia. Austria claims pan-Serb agitation sought by Serbia and Montenegro to destabilize Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Turkey's indemnity claim and Austria's offer gradually approach mutual acceptance as talks progress. Officials report narrowing gaps on compensation terms and scope of responsibility, signaling potential breakthrough in bilateral dispute.
Austria continues massing troops in Bosnia and Herzegovina and has closed the frontier against Montenegro as of December 21. The Vienna report notes ongoing military preparations and border controls reflecting heightened tension in the region.
London December 21 The Sultan expresses warm thanks to King Edward and hopes for lasting friendship and continued close ties between the Turkish and British governments.
In St Petersburg on December 21, the Czar pledged to compensate Mr Luxembourg, a London merchant imprisoned in Odessa months ago on suspicion of revolutionist activity.
Sydney reports an inquest returned a murder verdict against persons unknown over the Armidale case. The jury found evidence insufficient to detain the girl O Leary. Wireless telegraphy news notes tenders received but funds lacking, guiding postponement. obituaries mark the death of Robert Mar, Australasia’s champion draughts player.
A fierce bush fire rages through the Gundagai district six miles long, with 16 006 acres burned and many narrow escapes reported. The blaze spreads toward Germanton as authorities tally extensive damage and evacuations continue.
Rain-soaked Adelaide wicket leaves South Australia 97 in first innings with Ear top scoring at 28. South Australia then 89 in second innings as Pellew makes 87. New South Wales wins by an innings and 527 runs. Macartney and Hopkins share nine and three wickets respectively in the first innings. Macartney takes nine for 28 and Noble four for 21 in the second.
A large deputation from temperance and religious groups met Premier Sir Joseph Ward in Auckland on December 22 to demand a Royal Commission. The Premier said grave charges against magistrates and justices of the peace should be investigated to ensure a pure administration of justice, and promised a commission to probe the specific charges, though not to tour the country for general licensing law administration.
December reports from Thames Hawera and Christchurch describe a dead male child found near the wharf with unclear birth details and an adjourned inquest. Hawksbury or Normanby wife commits suicide by rifle while a two-year-old, Muriel Elizabeth Campbell, dies suddenly in Christchurch.
The Miners Federation Executive in Wellington ends meetings endorsing the Inangahua Miners Union stance against medical exams for miners. Reefton miners plan Thursday meeting as January 1 looms with risk of lockout if workers are not certified fit. About 60 000 of 90 000 Dominion miners under Federation control. dispute could hit Christmas trade unless a compromise is reached.
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