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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
2
The site formerly occupied by the National Mortgage and Agency Company at Somerset Buildings Burnett Street remains unused with no business conducted at the rear factory, following the move next door to Dalgety and Company's office.
Reports to the Ashburton town committee show drying pumps and a worsening domestic water supply while debate grows over a high pressure scheme. A public auction for Lagmbhar estate land is planned for Saturday the 15th, with local economic notes and community updates interwoven.
Southland Properties lists farms in Ashburton and Geraldine districts with acres and per acre prices. Listings include Wairio Makarewa Dipton Morton Mains Haddon Bush Balfour Beamarg Fernhill and South Hillend properties with house details and varying rates. SIgnal offers and contact prompts invite inquiries.
The Triangle Cash Stores promote Mason 3 gallon preserving jars at 3s 1d per dozen and Spotswood widemouth quarts at 6s 6d per dozen. Jelly Tumblers sell for 2s 6d per dozen and Jelly Jars at 10d for a set of 3. Groceries offered at low advertised prices.
A dealer promises to market farmers properties across the Islands at his expense, boasting heavy advertising and wide connections from Auckland to the Bluff. He urges farmers to appoint him as sole agent for a term to secure a sale.
RS Bea announces she has taken over the confectionery and dining room business formerly run by Mrs Hughes. Hot dinners are a specialty and summer drinks are always in stock. Note address Burnett Street.
Abbey Prizes totaling over £21 went unclaimed in the last distribution, eclipsing an old tale of a man offering sovereigns on London Bridge for nothing.
The article reports ongoing drought across hill districts with showers in places but overall dry conditions. Harvest yields vary by sowing date, stock feeding declines, and farmers consider re sowing. Timaru records extreme heat, forecast rain hoped to relieve drought, while milk output dips in North Canterbury and Eltham Dairy Company notes lower production.
The Ashburton Sports Association met with directors and members present to discuss domain grounds, upcoming domain picnics, and requests from the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club for a domain close day on March 19. The Domain Board declined to accept the Tennis Club offer to take over three asphalt courts. The secretary was told to obtain stamped agreements from hockey, cricket, AAC and A.C., and the Rugby Union, and the group thanked the Fire Brigade for irrigating the oval after practice.
Messrs MacMahon present a living picture show at Odd Fellows Hall Ashburton on Sunday and Saturday next. The Dunedin Star praises the new pictures recently shown in Dunedin noting high interest and entertainment value with a mix of realism and lighter film. Box plan open at Jones's Hast street.
February 16 Wellington delegates at the Congregational Union discussed The Greatest Need of the Church led by Rev. J McNaughton who urged recognizing the Lordship of Christ. Debates focused on practical Christianity and engaging with social issues while deputies from three free churches spoke. Later talks covered Modern Methods of School Work by G Hoghen and W Gray at the Wellington Training College.
The morning bulletin notes the Rakaia river is dirty while the Rangitata and Ashburton rivers are clear. Observers report both Ashburton branches showing clear water.
The Ashburton Borough Council received a letter from H M Jones forwarding a ratepayers’ resolution urging competitive schemes for a high pressure water supply for domestic fire and power use. A special meeting was planned after the next fortnightly session to discuss an urgent report from the water committee with engineer in attendance.
Ashburton Borough School Committee met with chair T Hayes and members including A Hewson and R Dunlop. Apologies noted for Mr Priest. Miss Ormandy resigning to join West Melton. Miss Knox chosen as pupil teacher after ballot. water supply issues and curtain request discussed. sports meeting debated. accounts £6 1s approved.
An inquiry into the tug Theresa Ward’s mishap at Halfmoon Bay was held in Bluff. The tug struck a rock and stripped its propeller. evidence will be forwarded to Wellington for action.
Unclear text shows unclaimed sovereignty items and a Zoe Abbey distribution with a note about Ya Tin returning in exchange for Cou EpDRd.
London dispatch notes the King spending a few days at the Duke of Fife's Brighton residence incognito. Other items report the Windsor petition rejection by Gladstone, rising unemployment in England and the U S, a cholera incident aboard the Marmont at Suez, and a blasphemy case at Old Bailey with a binding-over order.
Crowds in Lisbon viewed the remains at San Vicente as funeral rites were held. The bodies lie in state awaiting transfer to the Pantheon today. Coffins are costly wood bound with iron and sealed per tradition. An endless procession marked the public viewing.
The Lisbon Times correspondent reports that a prior raid and arrests of Republicans, with seized arms, disrupted a plan to declare a republic amid a panic. Assassination plans targeted Franco and royalty. Franco escaped by walking. Public mood shifts toward loyalty to King Manuel, with King Carlos seen less favored.
The Council of the Protestant Alliance denounces the Requiem Mass for King Carlos of Portugal and Prince Taiz as inconsistent with the king's role as head of a Protestant nation. The Daily Telegraph and The Times object as party religious intolerance.
Johannesburg correspondent reports Jellicoe accusing the Natal government of obstructing Dinizulu's defence under martial law. He alleges forced testimony, mass arrests, and sought evidence of a political trial. Churchill quotes Natal dispatches. defence minister rejects flogging claims as exaggeration and calls his charges unfounded.
A description notes BBEY boot polish spreads over boots freely and preserves leather, while allowing rapid polishing. The maker emphasizes ease of use and fast results for leather care.
Welsh was acquitted on conspiracy charges against Lord Aghtown. The jury disagreed on the charge against his mother, who was liberated on her own recognizances until next Commission. Judge Madden favored the prisoners in summing up, noting suspicions were insufficient.
British King Edward congratulates Raid MacLean on his release and asks about his health. A German press communique warns France not to believe Germany has renounced Moorish interests. The message was received February 11 from Berlin reporting on February 10.
Mr Justice Jel phoned in from chambers to confirm the Druce-De Walden case is dismissed by the Master of the Rolls but with leave to appeal. The brief notice records the February 11 time and the judge’s approval of the appeal path.
Calcutta reports February 10 1890s era note that Jord Kitchener prepares an expedition to punish Zakka Khol Afridis for raids. Mowshera and Pesh war brigades under General Wilcox to march to Bazar Valley within a week to test Lord Kitchener’s organization.
The Times reports Britain’s government has introduced a guillotine type procedure to speed passage of the Scottish Small Landowners and Land Values Bills. The move raises constitutional issues of first importance and was announced in London on February 10.
Sydney reports the Newcastle coal tribunal remains hung up as Meath colliery disruption stalls business. Melbourne notes state imports last year total £28,197,000 with a rise of £2,963,000. exports reach £28,735,000, down £182,000.
The Conciliation Board continued the Culverden hearing on farm labour wages and conditions. William Pike testified as a general station hand describing 278.6d weekly pay and 8 am to 5 pm hours. Wages, holidays, and food quality were discussed with comparison to New South Wales. Hodgkinson corroborated Pike’s account, and the board adjourned to 10 o'clock next day.
In Greymouth on February 10 police raided an alleged gambling premises and arrested 41 Chinese men for being found in a common gambling house. The scene caused a panic with many fleeing, some crushed at the exit, and two Chinese merchants helped identify suspects. They were remanded to Friday awaiting further proceedings.
The notice states a full sized Tin item BBEY Boot Pelith S4 is available. Over two tins were received on return. Coupons referenced as tant dieiribu. LOM appears as a sponsor or issuing entity.
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