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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
4
The Legislative Council in Wellington resumed proceedings at 8 p.m. final stages of two bills the Public Services Classification and Superannuation Bill and the Rotoiti Validation Bill were discussed before adjourning to 9:30 the following day.
Wheat market in London shows quieter demand with Australian new crop December January steamers priced at 40a and freight at 895. Visible supply of wheat in Austria is 3,731,000 bushels.
Sydney quotes show flour at £11 and oats around 2s 5d, maize and bran at various pence and pounds, potatoes near £5 15s. Melbourne notes moderate hides, wheat at 4s, flour £10 16s, oats up to 1s 11d, barley 23 8d to 8s 9d, maize 3s 5d, bran £4 10s, potatoes near £4 5s. Adelaide lists wheat 4s Tid, flour £10, bran Is 1d, pollard 1s ad.
Wellington session runs past midnight with Sir Joseph Ward closing amendments to the State Guaranteed Advances Act and later discussing irrigation in Central Otago. Debates cover Main Trunk extension routes near Auckland, tram safety debates and a push for commissions. The Public Service Act amendment moves toward retiring allowances while Rotorua Water Power compensation is approved. The Mining Bill progress is noted before adjournment at 5:80 p.m.
The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company reports the frozen meat market showing a slight improvement in lamb demand while overall demand remains steady. Prices today include mutton Canterbury 4d. lamb first quality 4d. pork and other details from London and Wellington offices. Wool prices rise 5 to 7 percent on medium greasy crossbred and coarse greasy crossbred compared with last sale.
A habeas corpus application heard before Mr Justice Williams questioned the validity of Thurston’s detention. Thurston, convicted at Gore for keeping liquor for sale and jailed three months on a prior conviction, faced disputes over whether a previous conviction was properly proven. The magistrate did not require proper proof, and the judge reserved judgment for a day or two.
The Methven Methodist Circuit convened at 2 pm on December 22 1909 at the Dunstan home Chertsey with officers and members attending. They reported fifty two members on trial, five new members admitted, one member died, removals noted, and annual officer elections approved.
Hampstead clinched the Bullock Shield rifle match with a total of 1174 points to Borough's 1094. Hampstead led throughout and finished 80 points ahead, securing the trophy.
Lord Kitchener reached Port Darwin aboard a Dutch steamer from the Netherlands and the Indies. Major General Hoad greeted him as the cruiser Encounter fired a nineteen gun salute at landing. He was officially welcomed at the Town Fall before the Encounter set sail for Thursday Island.
A bold sales pitch from George Davies The Modern Tailor at The Arcade Ashburton promotes cash purchases of woollens and tailored suits. It boasts material quality fine workmanship and shape retaining garments with prices from 55s and two solid sovereigns lower than rivals. The ad promises lasting value and a wide summer selection.
Ashburton Plains farmers report an unusually favorable year overall with plentiful feed and growing flocks and cereal crops, though dry weather threatens final yields. Some expected oat yields drop from 50 to about 27 bushels per acre. Wakanui districts show mixed results with patches of 35 to 40 bushels yet overall gains likely if rain comes.
A renowned local farmer reports sowing for cereals occurred under adverse conditions as excessive rainfall followed by dry winds left soil hard and crops thin with sorrel weeds. Yields may drop to 15 30 bushels per acre in parts while oats have suffered from birds. Harvest threatens to be earlier and grain poorer due to rapid maturation from heat and drying winds.
The directors report a full overhaul under new manager Keith. No 1 bore to be cleaned and may become payable at one barrel per day. No 2 bore drilling continues with potential rapid developments. No 3 bore yields six to eight barrels daily at 10s per barrel, with projected 10 percent return plus management costs. Water shut off to test capacity.
Wanganui December 23 Hospital Board invites tenders for a Taihape hospital erection. It also adds an open-air ward at Wanganui Hospital for eighteen patients and increases the infectious diseases ward to eleven more beds.
Mr Justice Williams gave judgment on the motion by the Oamaru Harbour Board to spend £12,800. He held the order should be made in the terms of the summons, in the best interest of all concerned.
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