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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 31, 1907
Page
4
Two diary volumes by Whitcombe and Tombs and by Collins are urged for immediate purchase as manufacturers’ stocks are reported very low and securing one is advised.
In Napier a drowning occurred at Une poto Gully near Carlyle Street. Arthur Sutton and two companions attempted a rescue but could not save him. Sutton died. his wife and four children survive. A second man, missing on the Napier Port Ahwicr line, is believed to be a drowned sailor from a port steamer, later found with fatal injuries. In Taihape an inquest into Thomas Mortéh, 72, found death due to rupture or aneurysm of the aorta while unloading a truck at Ohakune station.
William Burns aged 61 a farm labourer employed by Mr Alex Cochrane of Spar Bush Southland was found dead on the roadside at Wrights Bush on Sunday. He was first seen lying there about eleven in the morning and at five o'clock he was again discovered in the same position. He was examined and found dead.
Alex McTavish, who tried to shoot Souter, second officer of the s s Quilo, early Saturday morning and then shot himself, remains in a critical state though he has regained consciousness. An insurance agent, his father is said to live in Wellington. a slight hope of recovery is expressed.
Wallington December 30. This afternoon T E Donne received a telepram stating that George Napiey a porter at the Mount Cook Hermitage is missing. It is feared he fell from his horse while crossing the Hooker river after returning from the Ball Hut last evening. His hat was found below the ford. A search is being conducted by A D B McDonald, Hermitage manager.
A burglar robbed the Buller County Council office safe of £200 during the holidays. The thief removed the main plate drilled a hole in the safe shot the back bolt and relocked the safe after taking the cash. No clue to the thief is available.
Mrs Isaacs, a native woman and daughter of Mir Parris Taylor, gave birth to triplets two boys and a girl. All are doing well and natives in the Waitara district express pleasure. Mir Parris Taylor’s father assisted troops at the war outbreak time.
J Lomas of the Labour Department reports that the Denniston Miners Wellington plan appealing to the Court of Appeal to test if the Arbitration Court award overrides statute law. A writ will likely be issued when holidays end.
Auckland district reports 56 bankruptcy cases this year matching last year. Private assignments to the Official Assignee totalled over £20,000 realised. Official Assignee Gerard says the district is in favorable condition with no trade sector suffering and no sign of a slump.
Margaret Ferguson of North Williamstown Victoria, age 77, describes severe liver disease, catarrh, and circulation problems improving after Morse Indian Root Pills. She credits the remedy with renewed strength and blood health and urges others to try it.
Mr R D Johnston opens new stock of Royal Enfield Rudee Whitworth B S 4 and 2nd New Hudson bicycles. Lawrence Kennedy Cillies milking machine praised by John Mathiesen of Tomahawk for lower upkeep and higher milk yield after improvements by Mackayans Ltd sole agents Edinburgh.
The Staveley Cooperative Dairy Company Limited reports strong early performance since opening its factory on October 10. Butter fat output from November nearly £200, now almost double the initial month, with steady growth as new suppliers join weekly. Droughts on the plains spare hill-foot districts, boosting dairying prospects, and a larger pasturiser is planned after only two months of operation.
In a cricket test at Sydney New South Wales beat Queensland by seven wickets. NSW scored 691 in the Bratinnings with TI Waddy 106 Bowden 144 Blaxland 78 Fisher 63. Queensland totals were 285 and 329. Hartigan 104 Thompson 80 and Redgrave 44 were top scorers.
Victoria scored 252 in their first innings with Macalister 72 and McKenzie 29 leading. New South Wales replied 207, Noble 110 and Trimper 29 top. Victoria second innings fell to 20 for two as the row over Armstrong ends with apology and promise. Hartigan to be twelfth man for the second test, replacing Duff.
The Taranaki lawn tennis championship opened this morning in New Plymouth with large entries. Two hundred and ten games are to be played and, apart from three players, all contestants from last week's New Zealand championship are competing.
A New Zealand clipping reports a farmer finding a kiwi nest with oversized eggs and a lone hatching cock bird. Maori axe relics unearthed at Greenhills suggest ancient Maories camps, while a Paris Morgue mummy dispute centers on a cupboard find. Also recounted is the Cullinan diamond’s staged escort and a British exhibit director’s New Zealand report noting high art sales and large visitor totals.
Sir Joseph Ward and Lady Ward with Miss Jéileen Ward arrive from Auckland and are entertained at dinner on the flagship. The Prime Minister and family transit to Mutanekai and head to Bini as plans unfolded for travels including Taiverdargill sports and a visit to Stewart Island.
In Auckland December 80 several longtime settlers died including Agnes Martin arrived 1835 lived in Bay of Islands then Auckland. R G G Duffus surveyor and land agent aged 70 died yesterday. Albert Tivehes known in sporting circles died today in Onehunga. In Dunedin Mrs Allen wife of MP for Port Chalmers died yesterday at age 62 from pneumonia.
Auckland reports about £90 000 for new warehouses and offices and £60 000 for schools factories and stores while private residences total around 600 with many priced higher. Public buildings listed include Town Hall £80 000 and Jubilee Institute £13 735. drainage scheme costs bring the council program to £574 000 and projected spend in the city and suburbs may reach £2.5 to £2.75 million by year end.
A science view explains that temperature rises with depth and pressure keeps the core rigid, though earthquakes reveal a thin upper shell. The inner mass remains a mystery, not reachable or melted, with shocks traveling to distant regions.
A call to regenerators urges humility and self belief. Do not attack the public for ingratitude but persevere with calm, broad goodwill toward all creation. Create your own audience and strive for lasting value.
Sufferers praise Rheuma as a cure for rheumatism gout sciatica and limb pain. Mr HFP Jannine of Feilding reports relief after taking Rheumo and recommends it to others. Try Rheumo at stores and chemists priced at 2s 6d and 4s 6d.
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