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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 24, 1906
Page
2
Advertisement offers Robert Wabbers house with four rooms six aeras three roods and twenty three perches for sale at a reduced price. Full particulars will be sent to any likely purchaser on application. P Ferriman.
The owner Mr Jas Henderson offers Lot 2 on DP 261 half an acre with a six room dwelling and outbuildings. Investment potential cited with letting income and future suburb land value rise. Fall particulars on application through F Ferriman.
By Order of the Mortgages a purchaser is sought for Town Section 747 a quarter acre on Peter Street with a six room dwelling and verandah and a detached washhouse. The property is in good order and a low price will be accepted to effect a sale. Full particulars will be supplied on application.
Ephemeris style notes show Moon phases including Full Moon on early December and New Moon around mid month. Times and fractions appear garbled but indicate rises and sets, quarters, and apogee/perigee cycles for December.
Commercial brief notes grain activity in Timaru with no overall change from last week. Wheat lines traded include Raecan Velvet and Ghaff at 24s per cwt, extras and seconds 7d, Danish 9d, Gar tonage 10d, Dune 11d, while Cape and Chevalier barley see inquiries with no offers.
James Taylor aged seventy three formerly of Ashburton died at Mr Poryat's residence Matson's Street Sydenham on December 23 1906. The notice lists his age and last residence.
The 1906 Christmas piece debates Darwinism and Platonic Christian thought, arguing mind and spiritual causes remain part of nature. It contrasts evolving matter with divine purpose, urging a humane gospel of love and tolerance over superstition, envisioning a unifying Christmastide of universal harmony.
An old advertisement fragment notes joint pain and high uric acid in blood as part of a medical description. It shifts to a sale notice for footwear at reduced prices listing various shoe styles and sizes. Original Blue Wool Store at Burnett Street advertises men’s and women’s footwear with significant discounts.
Captain Edwin warns northerly winds will rise to a gale with glass falling soon. The Ashburton Temperance Band hosts a third municipal concert in the square tonight at o'clock. Christmas services and sermons were held across churches yesterday. A Peel Forest fire destroyed a blacksmith shop and house, owned by Mr D. Thomas, insured for £70. Sir Joseph Ward reception and address planned for January 18 at Garrison Hall. Loyal Ashburton Lodge 1 0 F officers elected. income noted. Wirth Bros circus returns to Ashburton with a large program and exotic animals amid strong crowd attendance. Rakaia and Ravgitate reports show clear waterways.
The Ashburton Guardian announces no issue tomorrow for Christmas Day. A Christchurch Exhibition tally shows 73,900 attendees this week, total £56,269. Government Gazette notes ex Ministers Duncan and Mills may retain the title of Honourable. Public health acts declare several diseases infectious. Master Bakers Association to meet in Timaru in February with nine unions. Shipping News lists New Zealand Shipping Company and North Island butter shipments with box counts to Wellington, Patea, Taranaki, and Auckland.
An advertisement claims exposure to cold and damp causes rheumatism and that RHEUMO cures the bulk chemists and stores. It states ingredients 2a 6d and Fe 6d and suggests a quick remedy for rheumatic symptoms.
A reader letter reflects on editorial opinions and personal viewpoints, disclaiming responsibility for the correspondent's ideas. It notes that the author writes as a contributor and expresses a cautious stance toward public commentary.
The letter questions how the proposed electoral boundaries affect license status voting. It notes Ashburton and Geraldine areas, three fifths majorities for license abolition or continuance, and the impact on local hotels. The writer urges clarity on district placement and legal requirements under the new boundaries.
A local correspondent corrects a published account of Monday’s accident near Rangitata bridge, stating the incident occurred off Peel Forest, describing the gig crash scene, driver fault, and witness observations. The two drags stopped quickly and the rider remained with the horse.
The Ashburton Guards recruits fired in last week’s spare made by the Engineers and Guards. Reported scores include Pvt. Turner 84 19 94, 2nd Pvt. Shonrer 8 93 8rd, Pvt. J Hill 8a 16-93, Pvt. Knox 85 4-89.
Local sporting notes detail declared handicaps for the Boxing Day racing program at Mount Somers, including six furlongs with Sant Rosa and Lady Zoin, mile events with Spotewood and Highland Nora, two miles featuring John Brownaer and Abbey Fail, and other races across seven furlongs to six furlongs.
The Riverina steamer, operated by Dead Huddart Parker and Co, arrived from Melbourne at 12 40 that night after departing at 7 30 p.m. on Wednesday. The vessel was part of United Prose Association service, carrying a crew and cargo noted as seven and a half hours after departure.
Royal bulletin reports the Queen of Spain's accouchement anticipated in April. King Alfonso orders a three day Christmas court festival. Moroccan forces are stationed near Tangier with Shereefian units and cavalry nearby. Raisuli concentrates forces at Zinah.
News details the assassination of M. Alexia Ipuatief a member of the Empire Council at the Tver Zemstvo Hall. A youth fired four shots in the refreshment room as M. Ignatieff waited with colleagues. The attacker attempted suicide but was captured.
Mossow printing works face closure if they print notices for the constitutional democrats.
The Liberal Press of St Petersburg condemns ruthless persecution of government opponents and intimidation of voters during elections. It highlights the suppression of dissent and pressure on electors as a threat to fair political process.
Elections for the Dumas have been filed and scheduled for February 19. The notice confirms candidate filings and the upcoming polling date.
Premier of Natal Mr Moor intends to run again. It was found he held a sleeping partnership in Meale, contractors. He will maintain the partnership under constitutional allowances while continuing in office. Earlier reports claimed he resigned over a Government contract interest.
In Parliament Mr Winston Churchill told Mr J B Lonsdall that the Government cannot re open the question of admitting Australian States to the Colonial Conference. The conference must decide the inclusion issue, with no plan to pause on state government resolutions.
Lord Loreburn opened with a summary of government measures including the Workmans' Compensation Bill which would extend benefits to six million more people. He noted there had been ten settlements of disputes over the Education question.
Dublin Times reports Sir Antony MacDonnell has taken over leadership of the Irish Bill from Mr Bryan. The change comes as discussions continue on legislative proposals affecting Ireland.
Paris reports that the French Chamber approved Briand’s Public Worship Bill by 418 to 166. Briand said the government grants liberty to Roman Catholics and all citizens, with mayors to license church use for public worship, aiming for a peaceful, moderate policy and to keep Rome within legal bounds. He noted bishops fear Rome and accused others of hoping for persecution to revive faith.
It is feared the Rangatira insured for £35,000 is disabled or stranded in unfrequented waters near Port Royal. The Peingeis in Victoria Luise, wrecked near Port Royal, Jamaica, was not insured and valued at £75,000.
Berlin correspondent for the Daily Mail notes that opposition to the disarmament question at The Hague congress remains, with Hritg and allies excluded from the programme.
An advertisement touts RHEUMO as permanently curing rheumation and related ailments with offerings like Allstorar and 16 will cure you. It promotes trials and lists prices in vintage odd monetary terms while mentioning Admiral Blue wed and John Ore and Co as providers.
Final returns show Crosby ahead of Varden for third Senate seat by fourteen votes with Varden requesting a recount. Crosby, Labour Socialist, leads by four after earlier ties and returns still to come, leaving the outcome uncertain and the race in balance.
United Press reports deadly incidents across several towns. Brooks dies after being run over by a train near Mount Albert. Gordon Crombie killed when thrown under a moving train at Auckland station. William Goulet dies in a breakwater accident while using a monkey crane. Ernest Austin injured after horse incident in Carlyle Street. Henry Goodie dies of heart disease in Colyton. Campbell killed while bush selling near Owen. A group from Te Viot station searches for a missing man William Kennedy after mountain mishap.
A bush fire at Raurimo started near the new town, likely from a railway engine sparks. Despite a steady breeze away from the town, about a dozen people were left homeless as residents rushed to move camps and a large group of bushmen fought the flames to protect the dense populated areas.
In a December address, United Press notes JT M Hornsby urged curbing favoritism and improving pay for essential railway workers. He warned against actions to provoke rebellion and stressed staff roles in critical operations, urging public recognition of workers' responsibilities.
A local sale at Canson's Tancred Street features second hand cycles from 65 and accessories including NP Y Lamps from 4s 8d and Balls from 6d. Boots and Shoes arrive from Merion Lae with strong value claims. Readers are urged in Ashburton to inspect the up to date stock at Sag Matcoa's Tancred Street address.
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