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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
2
Private sale of well fenced land in general rotation of crops and grass. Includes 6 room dwelling with concrete foundation built 8 years ago, windmill, washhouse, copper, and tubs. Dairy, hat shop, 4 stalls and loose box, implement shed 40 by 14 with two horse stalls, 2 acres orchard full bearing. Ten minutes from railway, 1 mile from school. Terms arranged. Apply to RB YY Ferguson Land and Estate Agent.
Five pad docks totaling acres twenty crop land and pasture balance. A seven room dwelling large rooms well built trap house chair house cow shed piggeries and more. Near creamery and good dairy land fifteen minutes from railway. Well watered sunward. For full particulars contact R Y Ferguson land and estate agent.
An acre estate subdivided into 15 paddocks is well fenced and watered. It includes 170 acres of oats, 80 acres of rape and grass, 60 acres for turnips, and the rest for syrold grass. It features ten rooms, a bathroom, scullery, modern conveniences, a stable, grain store, and other buildings. A dwelling cost £750, near a railway and school, 12 miles from Christchurch.
For private sale Bragre Farm divided into two paddocks, well fenced and watered, near railway and school. About 00 acres in Wheat, balance land suitable for grogs, crop at valuation or vendor harvests. Includes 6 room dwelling, hut and shed. Bargain at £12 per acre, terms easy.
Property listing describes 20 acres subdivided into seven fields with dock and flat land suitable for crops and grass. Includes a six room dwelling with outbuildings, a dairy, and stables. Proximity to school and post office noted seven miles from railway with municipal amenities nearby.
116 acres divided into 10 paddocks with a sheep farm setup including a 4 room dwelling, stable and yards. 180 acres oats, 60 acres rapa and grass, 80 acres turnips, balance English grass and clover. Easy terms arranged.
The post office closes early on Christmas Day and Boxing Day with a 6.20am closing on Mondays. On Tuesday 26th, opening is from 9am to 10am and mails dispatched until 2am. Letter carriers will not deliver on Christmas or New Year’s Day. Telegraph and telephone services adjust hours for holidays.
At the Methven sale on Thursday about 15 head of cattle and a small number of sheep and pigs were entered. Attendance was light. Milk cows sold from 24 63 to 26 10a, fat cattle up to £7, stores to 36s. Most sheep were passed in. Pigs sold at 5s to 10s 6d.
In Britain no man gains a vote if he has received charitable aid from public funds in the prior twelve months. Eligible voters include freeholders of £2 or more annual value or £5 in some cases, long leaseholders of £5 annual value for 60 years or £30 for under 60 years, land or tenement occupiers of £10 annual value, and lodgers with lodgings worth £10 a year unfurnished.
The article ponders the enduring rhythm of Christmas and New Year as a social catalyst. It highlights family reunions, goodwill, and shared memories while contrasting southern and northern hemispheres. It closes with hopes for readers to remember a merry Christmas amid varied weather forecasts.
Advertisement claims Rheumo treats rheumatism by neutralising uric acid in the blood and providing rapid relief. Cites Mr. M. Rudman, ill for 21 years, as cured. Sold by chemists and stovekeepers at 23 6d and 48 9d per bottle.
The Ashburton area lists upcoming events and notices including stock rate at Ashburton Yards on January 2, property report on Arundel acreage, and a flood of local items. Elections in Hampstead School poll show student involvement. a sermon and church events planned for Tinwald. and a charity toy sale at Strange's Agency.
News in Brief lists Christmas trash arrangements, a church service at Primitive Methodist, dog registration notices, a private sale offer for land, and a treasure recovery bid from the Elingamite wreck. It also covers nominations for five Wakanui River Board seats, a Christmas toy display at Moasra Strange & Co, a large Christmas padding on view at Andrill and Co, and a clearance sale by Friedlander Bros. at Willob.y farm.
Willowby Methodist Sunday School held anniversary services on Sunday with Rev W Harris of Ashburton preaching both morning and evening. The event featured children’s singing directed by A S Hayman, a tea meeting, and a church meeting led by Rev T J Wallis. The superintendent reported a satisfactory year and teachers’ diligent work. A Paters gave a thoughtful address on light.
Mr Reginald Ford will recount the Discovery expedition under Captain Scott at Oddfellows Hall. The talk covers two years in Antarctic waters with dangers from ice packs to crevasses, life aboard, the Union Jack’s farthest south reach, and a burning ice mountain Erebus. Slides numbered 150 will illustrate the narrative.
Since their release in New Zealand the Royal Standard Pills have seen strong demand. They are now available from all chamiets and svacera in Ashbarto.
Imperial politics report covers a London Albert Hall rally with 9000 attendees. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman criticizes Mr Balfour, defends civil over military authority, and endorses a league of peace with France and other nations. He highlights colonial ties, South Africa tensions, and proposed tax relief plus licensing revenue.
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman outlined Liberal aims linking popular district control of schools to a broader Irish policy. He urged placing domestic affairs in Irish hands when possible, pledged support for tenant credit, and proposed a Royal Commission on canals. He also called for more local rating power, reform of the poor law, and measures to address unemployment.
Freeman Thames and Captain Norton are named Junior Lords of the Treasury. Sir Horace Plunkett is reappointed as head of the Agricultural Department in Troland.
Dec 22 Sir H C Bannerman urged reform of land and rating systems to stop central departments from hindering London municipalities. He backed free trade with no Liberal wavering. Radical papers celebrate, while The Chronicle warns voters against protest votes masking separation. The Premier faces a general election on protection versus free trade. Time says his Stirling remarks remain central, not avoiding Home Rule.
London dispatch reports Mr Lloyd George in Carnarvon said within the year the Government would amend the Education Act to install popular control of all publicly maintained schools and restore magistrates discretion to refuse liquor licenses. Nineteen cabinet members favor disestablishment of the Welsh Church, and Mr Job Barna empowers guardians to grant outdoor relief to families of able bodied workhouse inmates.
William Scarboro pleaded not guilty to assaulting Miss Binns on a bridge over a crack near Surrey Hills. Chief Detective Marcack presented evidence. Scarboro claimed to be at safeyards. The court, noting a long prior record, sentenced him to two months in prison.
A cablegram from the High Commissioner reports the New Zealand team showed unmistakable signs of fatigue during the Glamorganshire football match, according to the United Press Association Electric Telegraphs dispatch from Lonpox dated December 21.
Advertising notes Mellor offers pretty lines in boots and shoes of best quality at very cheap prices. Holidays prompt buyers to visit Mellor's Zealandia Boot store today to secure tempting bargains.
An inquest at Sockburn resolves the death of a man identified as Thomas Richards former alias McMillan as accidental. The jury commends the guard for stopping the train and Constable McLean for prompt assistance and clear testimony.
A local newspaper column carries a caveat about corraspondents opinions not reflecting the paper. The note underscores editorial separation and reader awareness of attributed viewpoints.
A reader calls for public water access at the Domain and urges an open subway at Wille Street to replace an overhead crossing. They warn of danger from current crossings and suggest a drinking fountain at the subway entrance, appealing to authorities and government action.
A writer defends anonymous letters as valuable to a newspaper’s correspondence page. The author argues principles matter more than the writer’s identity and criticizes demanding names, asserting truth over personal attack. Signed anonymously as Foer.ene.
Messrs Baldwin and Baynard report filings for letters patent during the week ending 18 December. Among applicants are JJ Platt Enfield for an improved method of exterminating pests, KD Haworth Wellington for cardboard box manufacture improvements, Thos Higgie Wanganui for a cow logo holder, Elestra Plating Co Wellington for a design, Kenyon and Titt England for bread crumb apparatus, ARB Angus Sydney for railway running gear, J and R Lindesy Dunedin for an improved trolley pole, John Steer Napier for an improved washing fluid. Progress Now monthly illustrated journal.
The Annual Races and Sports of the Mount Somers and Springburn Racing and Sports Club run on Boxing Day with good entries. Children’s races are added, a band is engaged, the course is rolled and excellent, train arrangements repeat previous years, and the refreshment booth is run by Mrs W Forgua of Springburn.
The annual Rakaia Sports and Racing Club meeting is set for Boxing Day at Rakaia Domain with strong horse event acceptances and athletic entries. A sunny day is hoped for as Burnham Brass Band provides musical selections to enliven the proceedings. The weather has been settled recently and the meeting is expected to be highly successful.
In an interview Mr Denham the Australian Minister of Agriculture warns that opposition to Federation is widening in Queensland where sugar industry troubles intensify disaffection. He predicts a large coastal majority favor dissolving the bonds and hopes the federation may collapse under its own weight. A Customs Union is suggested as an alternative for Australia.
The latest cleaning craze in Christchurch is Painais Fluid requiring only a cupful per boiler to whiten and clean clothes with no rubbing. Clothes last longer than with a washboard. Joss Ong & Co advertises cheap Rubber Hot Water Bottles and other items at their annual gate.
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