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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 31, 1907
Page
2
The article argues for a thorough inquiry into recent fires in Ashburton. It states the public, through police and Borough Council, must uncover causes to protect industrial life and property value, urging adoption of a high pressure water supply and better drainage to prevent future blazes.
Six acre property near Nelson City offers capacity for about 800 sheep in current state. Fully wire fenced with running streams, four room house and outbuildings. Includes fishing boating and shooting rights. Located 28 miles from Nelson City and 4 miles from the main coach road with a good road to the property.
A long column mixes local concerns and global snippets. It laments slow admission rules to Tuatangi Hone Home, urges up-country signatories to grant immediate authority, and reports on civic, economic, and social items from banter about shoe stores to arctic plans, auctions, and community happenings. A broad snapshot of life and policy in the region.
Reports from Timaru to Auckland note Dr Hunter's recovery, a £6 theft recovered, and fires with insured losses at £350 and £800. Donations total £5 4s to Ashington Fire Brigade. Local society considers papers. theft honesty tale. A.A.C.B. officers elected. drought and harvest updates. Jubilee Home expansions discussed. church altar gifts noted. hot weather and early oats harvest. Auckland debt largely cleared. Oamaru Bank outlook positive.
A Sunday grass fire at Mayfield tore through paddocks owned by Thomas Corbett and spread toward Mably’s property. It damaged sheepyards and a 13 acre grass seed paddock, burnt seven acres of standing oats, a ten ton stack, fencing, and left Mr Mably about £150 in losses. The blaze also affected John Brown’s gate area before being checked by neighbors.
Figures show 2 200 000 quarters of wheat and flour aboard for the United Kingdom and 945 000 for the Continent. Atlantic shipments amount to 294 000 quarters and Pacific shipments to 86 000 quarters.
Sale of 10 000 acre Mount Parker estate near Hakataramea in Canterbury, owned by Mesers McClure and Izard of Christchurch, including homestead, buildings, 10 000 sheep, 400 cattle, farming implements, draught horses, crops and turnips. Purchasers are South Canterbury men. National Mortgage and Agency Company acts as selling agents.
At 9 oclock this morning the Rakaia was dirty while the Ashburton upper and lower were clear and the Rangitata was dirty.
The correspondence indicates that the publication does not hold itself responsible for opinions expressed by readers. It emphasizes that such views are those of the correspondents.
A Letter to the Editor urges the Borough Council to buy a motor chemical engine and add faster steam generation for the fire brigade. It suggests a hand blower or petrol start to move the engine quickly and to install a dual fire bell system. The writer argues these changes could save property and reassure citizens after a recent fire amid windy conditions.
Letter to the editor urges public viewing of Australian squadron ships Powerful Prometheus Pegasus and Pyramas in Lyuciton for ten days early in the New Year. writer proposes transporting four P s to Ashburton by cable to moor near the traffic bridge so inland residents may see Britain’s power and questions council action.
The Holiday edition outlines New Year 1908 events in Canterbury. Shackleton led Nimrod departs for the South Pole with Admiral Fawkes aboard Powerful, Prometheus and Pegasus nearby. Ashburton hosts regatta and Highland festivities, Tinwald and Methven stage horse races, while Ashburton offers cricket, bowling, tennis, croquet, and gardening on the Domain.
Wellington defeats Otago by eight wickets in a Boxing Day finish. Key performances include Mahoney not out 22 and Bruce 59, with Bowler Mackersy taking multiple wickets for Wellington and Cobereft excelling with five for 87 for Otago.
A testimonial states Rheumo cures rheumatism neuralgia and related pains. H F Janning of Fielding reports taking Rheumo on July 21 1907 with great benefit and recommends it to others. Available at all stores and chemists for 6d and 4s 6d.
Mr BR Johnston opens a fresh stock of bicycles featuring Royal Enfield Rudee-Whitworth BSA and New Tudgon makes. Buyers are urged to inspect these quality cycles, while recalling the old London Bridge sovereign tale. Abbey Prizes worth over £21 remain unclaimed.
London dispatch reports Pete Curran M P criticizing the current prosperity amid worker degradation. He argues there is no remedy for unemployment while competition governs commerce. Canada seeks favoured treatment for Japanese in Franco Canadian talks and other colonies. Japan vows strict limits on emigration to Canada and the US. Jingoist US papers push war talk over Sino Japanese trade, threatening alliance strains and Britain's stance.
Lord Curzon, backed by the Duke of Abercorn and the Marquis of Londonderry, agrees to stand for an Irish peerage after Lord Kilmine's death. He explains work in India prevents a Commons seat and ban from Lords via Sir H. C. Bannerman. The Times and other papers debate the political implications and fairness of his potential Lords bench entry.
In St Petersburg on December 30 the Viborg manifesto signators' defense urged they be tried in Finland where signed if crime was circulating. The Oppositionist Duma members sent Professor Mouromtseff an address of sympathy as the trial heated with M Tamisvili recalling Sir H Bannerman’s controversial speech and asserting British support could sway Russian justice.
In Bombay dated December 30 1907 sections of the Indian Congress at Surat plan rival congresses for 1908 The moderates appeal to Lord Elgin to intervene for Indians in the Transvaal Gandhi ordered to quit in 48 hours with eight others to depart by the 7th Arrests planned and legal opinion sought on position for appeal
The drought in Punjab reduces wheat plantings from 9 million acres to 6 million acres, impacting expected yields and regional food supply. Authorities monitor shifts in acreage and potential relief measures.
The Small Mall Gazette reports Sir Anthony MacDonnell's resignation as Under-Secretary for Ireland has been refused by the Cabinet. The Cabinet wants him to pursue a new devolution plan while Sir Anthony and Mr Birrell clash over the Irish University Bill. Birrell advances the bill unaided.
Durban report says Chief Sibyvane convinced the Natal Government he refused Zulu overtures and would surrender if needed, while admitting his young breeds were out of hand.
Advertises Mellor’s Shoes as offering light yet durable footwear suitable for tennis bowls or cricket. Claims high quality at economical prices during a holiday sale with district price guarantees. See this issue for prices.
Rome reports Signor Cominada and four Milanese engineers proposed a canal from Genoa to Constance to admit 600 ton vessels. The project would reuse 161 miles of existing waterways toward the 366 miles required.
A crowd gathered at the cemetery while about two hundred police stood by. Dr Tristram the Diocese Chancellor and Hollamby Druce were involved in a dispute over admission. The casket opened to reveal the body of an elderly bearded man with a plate engraved Thomas Charles Druce.
London December 30 The Standard asks how far those guiding Smellie represent Scottish miners on socialism. It notes Westphalia as a German field for labour and contrasts British trade unionists practicality with theorists warning that Bismarck abolished free imports. The piece urges study of German worker progress.
Traffic and finance notes from Sydney and Queensland report a record year in metropolitan building with about £9,626,000 spent. Weather, shipping, and railway incidents are noted alongside a smallpox quarantine and a fatal Geelong crossing accident.
Wellington December 381 reports the government has terminated the contract to extend the old Parliament buildings. The tender stood at 21 500 pounds and work had progressed for six months.
The Prince of Wales exhibition in London notes the spread of New Zealand butter as Colonial butter, causing retail ambiguity. Cameron, New Zealand Produce Commissioner, warns buyers may not obtain genuine New Zealand butter and suggests reform in advertising and distribution.
Proven by experts in the Supreme Court of Victoria to possess curative properties. Warns against crude eucalyptus oils and asserts genuine Sander and Sons extracts cure colds fevers diarrhoea stomach and kidney complaints. Claims rapid relief for neuralgic and rheumatic pains and uses as mouthwash skin care claims.
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