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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 24, 1907
Page
4
A London style advert praises the Mer stock as reliable and honest in delivering an oil collection. It highlights high quality British manufacturers and strong recommendations, claiming satisfaction with the best trim or components and endorsing their trusted service.
Prizes awarded by W Craighead and E G Craighead at the Presbyterian Sunday School service. Boys and girls in several classes received first and second prizes with list of recipients including Charles Hell, Maurice Watters, Irene McClurg, May Stewart, Hazel Watters, and Neta Urquhart. Examinations for General Assembly's Sunday School held in 1907 with marks for Primary and Junior divisions.
The Tinwald Town Board met with chair T Williams and members Teppett Hampton Morrison. They authorised alterations to the valuation roll and noted a land sale of 5 acres to P F McDonald. Delegates were named for a local authorities conference and for main ponds cost sharing.
English labour leader Mr Keir Hardie arrived in Auckland aboard the Manukau and spoke to reporters about life in the Commonwealth. He noted landlocked conditions and declined to comment on Australia’s labour party. He mentioned opposition to the Ali-Bed mail route in West Australia and planned brief NZ visits before heading to Wellington, Dunedin, and Invercargill.
Florence Farlane, living at the same boarding house as the accused, appeared kind and loving to her children and devoted to them. Dr Lindsay examined the accused and found no signs of unsound mind or dementia.
In Invercargill on December 22 Mr McCarthy fined two men £3 plus costs for liquor offences. One man procured liquor at a brewery depôt without proper signing and for whom the liquor was intended. The other assisted in procuring liquor for a prohibited person. The accused did not appear. police say the prohibited person left the district and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
The Hon. d McGowan, arriving in Auckland by Main Trunk railway, praised the ongoing work and aimed for year end completion. From today trains run to Waimarino reducing rail-head distance to eighteen miles with a seven mile Ranrimu to Waimarino section. The Ha Puawhenea viaduct progress is noted as the Public Works Department expects completion soon.
In Napier on December 23 three hairdressers were charged under the Shop Assistants Act for employing assistant hairdressers beyond 52 hours per week. Wellington awards fix 55 hours, but Napier had no trade award, so the Magistrate ruled the Act’s 52 hour limit applied. A nominal penalty of 5s without costs was imposed on each.
In Edinburgh Mr Haldane said King Edward assented to a major army order. The special reserve will be completed in August, six divisions will be provided, and essentials for a long campaign will be added. He said the new order would double unit efficiency at a cost slightly less than previous.
London December 20. Mr Philp Snowden MP spoke at Almondinny declaring the Labour party driven by socialist aims as the greatest power in Britain. He said one million organized workers already subscribed to its funds and a half million more would join within two months, bringing the entire Trade Union movement under the National Labour Party.
A local removal sale offers embroidered cushions table covers pillow shams and linen items suitable as Christmas gifts. Items include cushions from 7s 6d to 21s 8d, table covers 6s 11d to 15s, linen pillows and cases, beaded bags, wicker chairs and tea sets all reduced to clear.
Teheran reports a new Persian cabinet formed by Nizam es Sultanes as governor of Afghanistan? No, of Arabistan. An assurance from the Shah to British and Russian representatives says the constitutional regime will not be abolished and will be worked with.
Runaway trucks struck a train at Conra station in Sydney on December 23 injuring several passengers. One passenger suffered broken ribs another man needed amputation after a severe hand injury others sustained minor injuries.
The Denniston miners fight over the eight hours' bank-to-bank law with management insisting on the award. Workers choose to observe the eight hour system in place since November 16 while the company allows continued work. The union plans to test the award's validity in the Supreme Court.
Kumara Hospital in Hokitika reports the matron has resigned on a Saturday. Trustees accepted the resignation and relieved her of duties. A public meeting at Kumara tonight will discuss hospital matters and MP T Seddon is invited to attend after reaching the Coast.
The Wellington Harbour Board met to discuss the Evans Bay reclamation scheme and the patent slip, including plans to purchase the slip. A Union Steam Ship Company inquiry about amicable acquisition terms and workshop and wharf space on the reclamation site was reviewed. The committee proposed leaving details to the secretary to determine Union Company needs.
Tailor made suits ready to wear in all sizes with new materials priced from 27s 6d to 49s 6d. Kaiapoi and Serge fabrics from 27s 6d, White Linen Shirts 5s 6d. Soft tennis shirts 3s 9d to 4s 6d. Men s boots in various styles sizes from gs 6d to 17s 6d. Men s hats in straw Panama soft and felts offered at about half usual price.
Conway Suits in Tweed Kaiakoi Serge from 12s Norfolk Suits in Kaiapoi Tweeds from 15s 6d Boys three garment suits in Tweeds and Serges from 16s 6d Little boys sailor suits and blouses offered at bargain prices to clear all stock and sizes available.
An advertisement highlights Zam-Buk as a ready remedy for cuts, bruises, burns, and skin conditions. Testimonial from Mr Riley of the Court House Hotel in Cobar NSW touts quick healing after carpentry injuries. Prices listed as 1s 6d and 3s 6d per pot.
An OCR fragment notes a sale or listing involving a BBBY item described as full-sized tin pots. The text references boot pots and potential coupons, with mentions of returners and a disorderly distribution. The readable content is fragmentary and lacks clear event details or entities.
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