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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
2
Site at the former National Mortgage and Agency Company premises Somerset Buildings Burnett Street next to Dalgety and Company will be vacated with no business to be transacted at the rear factory.
Messrs Dalgety and Co Ltd report a receiver for the frozen meat market with prices for mutton lamb and beef showing firmness and lower beef values. Danish butter prices rise while unsalted demand grows. Total UK imports for the week ending February 1 reach 8,000 ewts, up from 32,000 last year. Wool sale closes firm at late rates in London on February 7.
On 8th February at Brown's Nursing Home Morgan-a son was born to Mr and Mrs Morgan who are well pleased with the arrival.
The Anglo-Russian accord reshapes spheres of influence in Persia to limit Russian access toward India. Britain retains the southern Persian area while ceding central regions to Russia, creating a buffer around Afghanistan and locking in security for the Indian frontier.
Southland Properties offers 300 acres at Watrio with a five room house at £5 5s per acre and 315 acres Mokotua with six rooms at £10 per acre. Other listings include 317 acres Makarewa at £7, 470 acres Lochiel with six rooms at £7 5s, 636 acres Morton Mains with five rooms at £8, 208 acres Dipton at £6 10s, 384 acres Heddon Bush at £9 10s, 1660 acres Balfour at £10, 1872 acres South Hillend at £553 per acre, 1869 acres Benmore at £8 10s, and 1683 acres Fernhill at £3 14s per acre. Call for particulars. QUEELL'S DIP liquid or powder advertised with quotes on large quantities.
Rudge Whitworth standards and specialists offered at reduced prices. The Best Value ever advertised with reductions from 20 to 12 10s and 14 to 16 on various items. Inspection invited.
Local report notes the Dominion Day medals will be awarded to school children next month. The Mayor H Davis received a Christchurch mayor telegram thanking Ashburton for sympathy after the recent fire.
Reports describe a lively show at Oddfellows Hall featuring Carter the magician and Miss Abigail Price. The program included silk handkerchief transfers, card tricks, cabinet tricks, mental telepathy, and Chinese magic with elaborate props. Corrine Carter assisted and the audience enjoyed a series of flashy feats.
A young man charged on evidence from the police with attempting to kill himself by severing an artery in his arm and leg at Wakanui on February 7. He recently arrived from the North Island and was drinking heavily. Wounds would have been serious without medical care. remand until Friday granted. Also charged with obtaining five pounds by a valueless Dalgety cheque from Moodie of Palmerston North. remand granted until Friday. Accused did not plead. Court adjourned.
The Waichine Valley bush fire near Carterton destroys standing bush on Mr Ordish property while Wellington Apiti area sees fires threaten outskirts. A stack fire near North Clyde burns 42 wool bales valued at £800, insured. Nelson district reports fires risk to Wangapeka sawmills and Brightwater home owned by H G Parke, insured for £175.
The Otekarike ballot results released for February 7 list numerous sections with acreages and a long roster of applicants. Notable entries include section 41a at 622 acres with 47 applicants and section 56a at 458 acres with 122 applicants. Major applicants span Ngapara Cheviot Timaru Dunedin and Canterbury among others.
In Dunedin on February 7 the Arbitration Court heard Agnes Wight versus Milburn Cement Company over compensation for a December 1906 quarry death. A payment of £318 was acknowledged in court. Also heard was McNeile versus C and W Hayward seeking liability declaration for a thug’s loss. the claimant obtained the requested order.
Ashburton High School Board of Governors met yesterday with members D Themis chairing. Leases for Messrs Scloocls Olsen and Hunt were reviewed. Mr Bell may swap to a Glasgow lease after approval. The board discussed survey costs, new attendance registers, inspector reports, and annual returns, appointing Mr Stitt to meet Mr Bell and Mr Reid to study lease costs. Free place scholars are approved. technical class rep appointed. science room equipment debated. congratulations voiced to Mr Watters and staff for strong exam results.
A Christchurch fire summary lists many insurers and totals, noting a near total loss to companies. New Zealand firms hold about £30,600 of the £195,000 English and Australian exposure, with individual risks including Ashby Bergh, Strange and Co., White Hart Hotel, and Freeman’s among others. Landowner blocks damaged or destroyed include Beath and Co, War dell Bros, White Hart, Hulbert and Co, Tribe and Co, and Malcolm and Co, with specifics on plot sizes and owners.
Dunedin February 8 The Evening Star predicts a satisfactory arrangement at a Wellington conference between Seamen's Union delegates and the New Zealand Shipowners Association. An advance in men's wages is expected to be granted.
The Supreme Court criminal session at Timaru concluded with John W. Morris found guilty of misappropriating £3 collected for an employer. A jury had previously disagreed, but additional evidence led to a six months imprisonment sentence.
River report notes at 9 this morning show the Rakaia and Rangitata fishable, Ashburton forks clear. The update covers county rivers with clear readings for Ashburton branches and fishable conditions on Rakaia and Rangitata.
London February 7 representatives of 25 000 Manchester and Salford unemployed march from London to Windsor bearing a red flag to petition the King for permission to inspect Castle lands for cultivation and 50 acres to try to make homes. Only 18 reached London. others returned or cut short their trip.
Cable news notes large wartime dispatches with thousands of WNE deployed in Chicago St Louis Philadelphia Boston and Pittsburg. Chinese Customs seize a Japanese steamer near Macao alleging arms smuggling for rebels under Sunyateen.
British debate on raising the Board of Trade to a secretaryship of state debated by Bonar Law and Asquith. Amendments on armaments, immigration, and civil servant protections discussed. the Address-in-Reply was agreed to amid further remarks on Transvaal employment and pensions.
Rumors in Paris Berlin and Vienna claim the Czar has been assassinated. The Russian Embassy and Buckingham Palace deny it. A St. Petersburg telegram early today says the rumor is unfounded and no official information supports it.
In Lisbon officials report Senhor Franco has secretly departed for Paris amid unrest. Republican deputies are freed, newspapers tout amnesty, and Queen Amelie rebukes Franco. King Manuel withholds treasury funds until the Cortes fix the Civil List as mutterings of change rise. King Carlos and Prince Geus remains moved to the palace chapel with twenty four servants to carry the coffin.
Lords debated the Anglo-Russian agreement with Lord Curgon decrying concessions to Russia and the Caspian being Russia’s sea. Critics argued the pact sacrificed British Persian interests and Gulf security while Tibet’s status favored Russia. Cromer and Fitzmaurice supported the deal and its strategic terms. the discussion adjourned.
Lord Selbourne and General Botha urged Transvaal farmers to beware of inter state protection as it could harm South African unity and stability.
Morogcs reports Bir Herry MacLean has arrived in Tangier with Raisuli and is in good health. Exchange indicates secure escort and continued travel plans through the region.
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