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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

3

Ulster King-at-Arms Vicars Refuses Relinquishment

Sir Arthur Vicars declares he was not notified legally and refuses to give up office as Ulster King-at-Arms. His dismissal was formally issued yesterday and legal developments are anticipated. Influenza deaths rise in London with two fatalities last week. Sir Edward Grey responds on released Denshawi prisoners tied to Captain Bull’s death.

Lonlion Arthur Vicars Ulster London Edward Grey Macarness

Johannesburg boycott forms White League against Asiatic traders

In Johannesburg a large meeting launched a boycott of Asiatic traders and Asiatic employers. A White League was formed to establish committees across the Transvaal to obtain pledges for the boycott.

Per Press Association Johannesburg Transvaal

Lords Debate Over British Indians in Transvaal Settlement

Lord Ampthill opened the Lords discussion on British Indian treatment in the Transvaal. Speakers including Curzon Elgin and Lansdowne described the settlement as provisional and warned terms should minimize hardship while ensuring the Indians maintain a defined, honorable position amid differing colonial aims. The issue was not resolved.

London Lord Ampthill Transvaal Lord Curzon Lord Elgin Marquis of Lansdowne

Government pardons chiefs in 1906 rebellion

In Durban on February 6 Sir Nathan announced at a gathering of 200 to 250 chiefs at Neutu that the government would pursue a policy of forgive and forget. He said the authorities had pardoned all ranks involved in the 1906 rebellion, a decision that impressed and delighted the natives.

Durban Mr. Nathan Neutu

The Lisbon Murders Reported Innocent Victim Identified

A March dispatch notes one of three men killed in the Lisbon assassinations is identified as an innocent victim. The report cites a press association summary and mentions Portugal's political scene in brief.

Lisbon Portugal

New Zealand blue cod free measure defeated in Senate

In Melbourne February 6 reports state a Senate vote defeated an effort to make New Zealand blue cod free. Other items note German penal settlement discussion, a poison administration arrest in Brisband, and maritime incidents including the Nokko Maru quarantining Manila smallpox cases and the Windsor wreck with one engineer killed. A horse race result lists Midsummer Handicap Stratagem winning by a length and a half in 2.40.

Per Press Association New Zealand Melbourne Senate

Wool and wheat market notes and land sales report

The wool sales show improved competition for crossbreds with no change in merino prices. Wheat supply is listed as 64,884,000 bushels in the American visible supply. The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Co reports frozen meat prices in Napier, Wellington, and North Island. The National Mortgage and Agency Co notes land sales: 700 acres at Tinward to Geo. McFarlane Ashburton and 150 acres at Elgin to a North Canterbury buyer. Both farms noted for high productivity.

Per Press Association London Napier Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company Mnuttou Wellington North Island Nieel National Mortgage and Agency Company Edward Gates Tinward Geo. McFarlane Ashburton Joseph Choak Elgin North Canterbury

Canterbury Midsummer Meeting Results Report

At Christchurch February 6 the C J C Midsummer Meeting drew poor attendance in fine weather. Trial Stakes: Moscow first, Tremuldus second, Tea Cup third. others started. Hobby Welter won by half a length with Southern Cross, time 1min 30sec. Filly Stakes went to Sunglow over Sister Aune, Prim, time 1min 13.6sec. Ashburton County Racing Club's programme approved at Canterbury hockey club meeting.

Christchurch C.J.C Moscow Tremuldus Tea Cup Shimmer Ronaldshay Los Angeles Tulia Necktie Lin Hobby Welter Aimes Souls Thunderer Blythemaid Southern Cross Canterbury _ hockey club Ashburton County Racing Club

Destructive Timaru Fire Hits Farmers Co operative

A large fire in Timaru gutted the Farmers Co operative Association building on Beswick and Strathallan streets. Loss estimated at 60 000 to 70 000 pounds with 45 500 on stock and fittings and 15 000 on buildings. Insurers include South British Royal and Northern groups. Business to continue using nearby buildings.

Tiataru Mmam Farmers’ Co-operative Association Beswick Street Strathallan Street Royal Alliance, New Zealand Phoenix Royal Jtxbane National Farmers’ Co-operative Norwich Union Standard Northern Assurance North British Queensland South British Timaru Canterbury New Zealand Insurance Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative ES Wervan Mia Hughes Burnett Street

Greater Ashburton Vision Sparks Hampstead Allenton Ties

The mayor urges uniting Hampstead Allenton and Ashburton into one local body to cut costs and boost revenue. He argues a single governing council would reduce administration, preserve reserves, and raise property values while preserving Hampstead and Allenton representation under a ward system. He plans to present the plan at an upcoming Hampstead meeting on the high pressure water supply.

Hampstead Allenton Ashburton

Otekaike Estate Controversy Brings Government Action

Telegram from Sir Joseph Ward to G. Jones notes Otago Land Board reconsideration of a preferred allocation as advice from law advisers questions its legality. Meantime in Wellington 49 sections of the Otekaike estate are to be offered on 33 year leases with 29000 acres, 900+ applications and 601 bidders expected in the ballot.

Oamaru Otekaike Wellington Ogtekaike North Otago

Government Sweating in Auckland Post Office

A telegraph messenger calling himself One of the Oppressed warns the Trades and Labour Council that Department workers faced 15 hours overtime on Christmas Eve and four hours on Christmas Day and Boxing Day without pay. The Council resolves to forward the complaint to the Postmaster-General, lamenting that laws to aid workers contrast with government sweating its own staff.

Auckland Trades and ‘Labour Council

Temperature at Domain reads 72 degrees in shade

The Domain thermometer showed 72 degrees in the shade at 1.45 pm today. Readers are directed to pages i and 4 for the continuation of reading matter.

Ar Zouch Remains On Call and Advertises Low Fees

Ar Zouch continues to be available for consultation and advertising services. He will maintain his standard of best possible work at the lowest fees.

Ar. Zouch

Supreme Court sentences three defendants in recent cases

At the Supreme Court Phyllis Ferraro who had been found guilty of wounding Gustaf Tamim was sentenced to four months imprisonment. George Chaffey on a charge of theft was sentenced to three months. Elizabeth Victoria Shore on a charge of making a false declaration under the Births and Deaths Registration Act was ordered to come up for sentence when called upon.

Wellington Supreme Court Phyllis Ferraro Gustaf Tamim George Chaffey Wes Elizabeth Victoria Shore

Martin Johnson Committed for Trial in Arson Case

Martin Johnson was committed for trial at the Magistrate's Court today on a charge of arson linked to the Mast ings fire. Bail was allowed with sureties of £100 and one other security.

Napier Martin Johnson Magistrate's Court

Apiti Dairy Creamery Destroyed By Bush Fire

Fires at Table Flat destroy the Apiti Dairy Company's creamery. Wires burn in Apiti and Ranginshia districts. No immediate danger, but rain or calm winds are needed to prevent further damage in the coming week.

Peilding Apiti Dairy Company Table Flat Apiti Ranginshia

Vast Rural Properties Offered Across Regions

An extensive catalog describes multiple farms and stations with thousands of acres for sale or lease in Southland North Canterbury Amuri Hawke's Bay and surrounding areas. Listings include price per acre acreages ploughable land water races shelters buildings and livestock capacity detailing sheep cattle and crop potential. Offers span Freehold leasehold and mixed parcels appealing to dairy foresters and sheep stations with varying rent and sale terms.

Awa Puketea Jimaru North Canterbury Southland Amuri Prios

Land and Estate Agency Ashburton Notice

Land and estate agency on Burnerh Street Ashburton and 1M features in the readable text. The fragment mentions property listings and a likely business notice in a local archive. The available details are limited and non-specific.

Burnerh Street Ashburton

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