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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 24, 1907
Page
3
In a Kobe Chamber of Commerce speech Clenersi Okuma urged Indian boycotts of British goods, calling it a chance for Japanese merchants to expand in India and then to the South Seas. English papers debate the remarks awaiting confirmation.
Brussels reports Liberals and Socialists allied with Catholic Deputies opposing Congo annexation. Ex-Premier Beanstort criticizes using Crown revenues for dubious gains and accuses Bel Wisom of exploiting natives to balance colonial budgets.
News from St John s reports the fishing barque Angler from St Pierre Miquelon to St Malo foundered with all hands after a voyage, leaving 15 aboard. The steamer Lauracbac bound for Balboa with coal also foundered with 20 crew near Grimsby. The trawler Rowena perished after a collision in the North Sea with nine dead.
A Narribri flow mill boiler burst wrecking the building and causing significant damage to adjacent structures. No serious injuries reported. In Newcastle two men were rescued from drowning after being swept by surf. Prince Kadava Levu of the Fiji cricket team aided the rescue. Royal Navy House fund received £143 from visiting Japanese naval officers and crews. New South Wales Parliament prorogued until February 4. Shipping noted with arrival of the Moeraki at 2 am.
Missionaries report hopeful views on the dual center proclamation. Administrator King replaces Rason and plans to curb native trading. Settlers are scarce without capital, trading stations are saturated, but land and opportunities await planters with capital.
Timaru residents enjoyed the first illumination from a new electric light installation completed by Messrs Scott Brothers of Christchurch. The town was lit last night by the V luminant, which proved exceedingly satisfactory.
Fire in Christchurch at the corner of High Street and Tuam Street gutting Wiltshire buildings. The ground floor occupier saved stock insured for 700 pounds. Wood's dental plant partly saved with 250 pounds insurance. Milliner Julie and McDonald lost almost all, uninsured. Jeweller Burn's stock insured. shop office unknown. Building owned by A J White insured for 5000 pounds across several companies. Cause unknown. upstairs largely unoccupied. A sleeping man rescued from the stairs. Kempthrone and Prosses's adjacent premises narrowly saved.
A December 24 gathering in Kumara, presided by the Mayor, protested against a proposed hospital closure by the Inspector General Dr Valent ing and urged a Wellington deputation to seek government action and a new wing. The meeting backed the hospital trustees and heard assurances from MP T Seddon and the Minister of Hospitals that closure would not occur. Internal staff resignations continue to be tendered as affairs remain unsettled.
The Hon Mr McNab announced plans to visit Invercargill on New Year’s Day as intended, due to pressure of departmental business.
The price of bread has been reduced at Gisborne by a half-penny for the 2lb loaf.
A note from Wellington reports a 18 year old coloured boy Sam Macdonald missing after a dinghy incident. Island Bay and Bayliss quarry witness a fatal fall and another man’s attempted dive gone wrong. Christchurch records the inquest into Daniel M Leod's infant death linked to poor nourishment and housing. Timaru notes a mower accident injuring Hugh Miller. Dunedin reports the sudden death of Harry Buckland from heart failure.
England declared at 608 for nine with Rhodes unbeaten on 105 and Foilder 50 as Armstrong took 4 for 104 and Tarrant 8 for 92. Victoria closed first innings at 156 for 3 with Warne 1 not out and Armstrong 82 not out as Jones leaves Sydney to recover for the second test.
In Christchurch on December 24 Otago faced Canterbury in sunny weather with Canterbury winning the toss and batting. Early scores show Reese and Moorhouse forging a 0 0 partnership at lunch with three for 40 and several players contributing before lunch. The article then lists second round South Canterbury Cricket Association fixtures for January and February featuring Temuka Timaru Waimate Ashburton Geraldine and Keamuka with dates and venues at Timaru Geraldine Temuka and Waimate.
The Rugby Union announced a British RAM team will travel to New Zealand for an April tour. Reported from London, the decision was released on December 23 with official confirmation on December 24 8 34 a.m.
The Southland Racing Club in Invercargill has licensed bookmakers for twelve pounds ten shillings per day. Bookmakers may operate only on the saddling pad dock or outside enclosures, with one clerk per bookmaker who cannot call odds. No bookmaker or clerk may be on the grandstand or lawn, and licenses or books must be produced when required by stewards or club officials.
In Invercargill on December 28 the young man Baird who fled the district while charged with procuring liquor while prohibited was arrested at Clinton. He faced Mr McCarthy and was fined £5 and costs on the liquor charge. He was also charged with stealing a hat from a railway carriage and remanded.
The Ashburton Association held its monthly session with president J. Upton in the chair. Officers and members discussed donations, show dates, secretary salary amendments, resignations, and plans for the winter show and room alterations.
Weather remains hot with occasional showers expected to aid grain quality. Wheat sowings total about 190 006 acres, yielding an estimated 4 750 000 bushels at 25 bushels per acre, with imports likely as domestic supply falls short. Meat exports may rise as fat lambs reach Fairfield Works, but drought threatens root crops on plains, while hill country shows promise.
A note on correspondence declares that the paper does not hold itself responsible for the opinions expressed by its correspondents. It emphasizes editorial independence and non endorsement of individual views published.
Fireman R Stok of the Fire Brigade sustained painful hand injuries during the Havelock Street fire on Friday evening. A contingent of over 16 pipers from the Akapìven County Scottish Society, plus friends, depart this afternoon for Nelson where Caledonian sports are held at New Year, with the band absent from Ashburton for about ten days.
A large group of tourists arrived in New England aboard the Marama today at Bluz. Among the passengers was German journalist Herr Gustav Maier who will write a series of articles on the dominion for the Frankfurter Zeitung. many travelers chose to continue north after disembarking.
A Friday event at Newlands marked the public school's breakup with a concert and dance. Mr Alex Jamieson presided as prizes were handed to scholars for progress and diligence. The dance, with music by Benpison Bros, followed for several hours.
Several paddocks of vats in the Newlands district have been harvested and are expected to yield as much as 80 bushels per acre, according to local reports.
A Hairten resident asks the editor to address a nighttime nuisance near a local inn described as a gathering place for drinking and loud singing after Saturday nights. The letter urges the establishment to quieten conduct to allow workers and residents rest.
BEY Boot Foolish spreads over leather items, offering quick polishing and preservative action. The product promises to shield surfaces and keep footwear looking clean and refreshed with minimal effort.
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