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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
2
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The page lists December moon phases with dates and times, showing First Quarter on December 1 at 1 14 a.m, Last Quarter on December 15 at 8 43 a.m, New Moon on December 28 at 4 38 p.m, and First Quarter again on December 31 at 8 05 a.m. The entries include phase figures like 4.22 and 7.4 for December 27.
Ashburton Post Office will close for Christmas on December 25 and New Year on January 1 1909. Friday mails close at 8 p.m. on December 24 and 31. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for letter delivery rolling at 30. Telegraph Office hours vary by day including Christmas Day and December 26 1908 and January 1 1909.
On December 16 at Mona Villa Mount Somers the Rev Robert McLean M A joined John William Riley second son of the late John Riley Bulls Rangitikei to Muriel Turton youngest daughter of W R Turton Mount Somers and granddaughter of the founder of Ashburton.
The essay argues that religious systems must allow evolving interpretation to stay meaningful. It cites Socrates and Grecian thought, warns against Procrustean faiths, and urges Christianity to renew through its ideas and practices. It calls for arresting dogma, embracing humane philosophy, and aligning with modern spiritual needs.
The passage argues that believers, including church members, move away from alien accretions and toward a gospel of love and humanity. It declares the kingdom of God within and urges love and compassion as the guiding law, replacing dogma with reverent, righteous sympathy.
The Ashburton Guardian will not be published to morrow and extends season greetings from the Ashburton Mail and Guardian staffs and many New Zealand journals. Reports cover reaping in Maronan and Upper Hinde districts, church news, oat crop forecasts, election petitions, inquests, and local council notes.
Aed burton expected to host Wirth Bros Circus around February 18. The report covers local events including theatre acts, election expense returns, a six month sentence for jewellery theft in Gisborne, and a bankruptcy meeting that lapsed for lack of quorum.
The Kilties, a famed Canadian Scottish band, touring for seven years, covered 230000 miles across Canada and abroad. They impressed at the 1904 05 London season and Balmoral performance. King Edward rewarded their bandmaster with a Victorian medal. They open 1909 Ashburton with two performances.
The steamer Wreda carrying 22 600 bales of cotton from Galveston to Liverpool wrecked off Mizzenhead Cork in fog and heavy sea. Several crew including the captain drowned, others saved at daybreak. Cargo insured for over a quarter of a million, losses borne by New York and English insurers.
Sofia reports Bulgaria lodged a note to the powers calling the Sultan's opening speech insult to King Ferdinand. The move raises fears of fresh international tension as Bulgaria seeks responses from other nations.
The Crown appeals Mr Justice Williams's ruling that exempted the Salvation Army from legacy duty on Samuel Wilson's bequest. The matter will be heard at the March sitting of the Appeal Court in Dunedin.
In Garacas on December 23, supporters of a plot to assassinate General Gomez toppled President Castro with army backing. Prisoners include Castro’s brother. A High Federal Court document seeks to impeach Castro for cause. Gomez proclaims a decorous, pacific solution. Holland’s decree is revoked.
General Gomez uncovered a plot involving Caradenas, Castro’s secretary, to incite assassination with a mutinous regiment led by Castro’s brother. Gomez arrested Colonel Castro and charged Cardenas, who denied the plot. Gomez restrained Cardenas to stop a revolver and jailed him, ending the scheme.
Ashburton patrons urged by Christchurch and New Zealand customers to try Mr GEORG DAVIES who opens a sample room in the ARCADE. He offers made to measure suits from £2 5s to £3 with a full money back guarantee if the fit is not perfect. He sells for cash to save costs and features exclusive KEEP-SHAPE FRONT coats and new summer fabrics with delivery from London and New York tailoring houses.
Former Foreign Minister Dr Paul departs for Europe seeking to settle Venezuela's international disputes through diplomatic talks with European powers and allied governments.
Mr Farrell, a member of the House of Commons, was sentenced to six months two years in prison for publishing in the Longford Leader boycotting and intimidatory notices from the Irish League and for an inflammatory speech. He refused to provide security to the King's Bench to maintain the peace.
Miss Christabel Pankhurst and other released suffragists were entertained at breakfast and paraded through London in wagons, according to a British politics report.
Sydney reports a further £60,000 cut in pod rates on railways effective January. The new mileage rate lowers charges across all goods classes, reflecting a substantial freight reduction. Drought hits Tasmania with severe conditions as sheep sell for 2s 8d and beetle swarms devastate fruit crops.
Local reader Mr William Wallace of Parrawerra Roto Hillston N S W says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy should always be in every home for coughs and colds and cites its reliability. Available for sale by Ashburton Drug Company.
A December 24 report notes the Australian Board of Control advised to proceed warily amid objections from Hill and Noble. It suggests the English Board would be justified in removing many Peading players from the programme due to the invitation targeting a representative Australian team.
In Sydney on December 24 the leading New South Wales players reportedly support Hal's position regarding the Board of Control and a meeting of players will soon discuss the situation.
A trap accident on Havelock Street yesterday afternoon injured Mrs Yhodda, two children, and a man whose name could not be ascertained. The gig overturned when a sharp turn was made, pinning the woman briefly under a wheel. They were treated at Dr Mullins' surgery and at a hospital, with Nurse Roberts giving first aid.
In Christchurch on Wednesday evening three men hired a boat from Rees near the East Belt bridge and set out up the Avon. The boat capsized after a gear change. Baker and Crooks were rescued but Blomgren, a 35 to 40 year old Sydney violinist with Van Green's orchestra, did not survive. Crooks acted bravely, helping Baker before both reached the riverbank.
A boy named Alexander McPherson son of John McPherson Port Chal mers was killed near Mussel Bay port Chal mers on a Dunedin bound train. He jumped from the moving carriage and was instantly crushed. The deceased had only recently started work in Dunedin.
A marine inquiry in Auckland into the wreck of the scow Kia Ora near Kawau began. Gosset, sole survivor, gave conflicting accounts, with officials disputing his stories and noting discrepancies. The hearing adjourned after plans for a thorough search of the reef area and potential adjournment were discussed.
Milford Burgess awaiting trial on twelve charges of breaking and entering escaped from the Ter race gaol at 1 45 pm. He used a rope setup to climb the wall and fled but was found under a bed on the top floor and taken back to custody after a house search.
An interim Wellington report details October 12 to November 7 collection of corn and green crop acreages. It lists area returned for threshing for 1907-08 and 1908-94 with increases and decreases in wheat oats barley maize and other crops, plus on hand wheat and oats figures.
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