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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
4
Tender of sincere thanks to patrons of the late Craigread and Berryman firm. Invites new customers to trial their services. Promises solid satisfaction in every department, highlighting Ladies' Tailoring as a special feature of the new business.
At a special North Canterbury Charitable Aid Board session officials criticized the indigent child system. They cited cases of parents paying little while the state funded placements in industrial schools and education homes. A remit will be prepared for the forthcoming hospital and charitable aid boards conference.
A special meeting of the North Canterbury Charitable Aid Board in Christchurch discussed the Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Bill. Debates covered local control, ministerial consent for expenditures, and proposed amendments including district residency charges and new private property sales by boards.
Elderly ladies receive trimmed bonnets in black with white chiffon small plumes velvet and jet ornaments. Imported models reduced from 25s to 12s 6d and 45s to 25s.
The Auckland gathering reports premium income reaching £616,416 with a £51,268 rise from last year. Losses total £406,577, with 65.96 percent loss to premium, and a £25,000 transfer to the reserve fund plus £35,000 to the reinsurance fund proposed. Directors re elected: A. M. Myers, R. C. Carr, C. V. Houghton.
A fragment notes boot polish spreading across boots quickly and an emphasis on preserved feathers and polish. The text suggests a scene of messy application or spill with a focus on footwear care and maintenance.
At an Otago Land Board meeting in Dunedin on February 12, William C. Pitches lessee of a Tiger Hill grazing run faced a show cause order. Pitches claimed no residence or benefit from the run, asserting it belonged to his father and that he never owned sheep or paid rent. The board ordered him to appear March 10 to explain why the lease should not be forfeited for breach of land declaration terms.
Wellington February 12 The Hon G Fowlds spoke to the Congregational Union on gambling calling it a widespread evil. He cited totalisator investments rising from £506 078 in 1892 to £1 887 095 by 1907 and racing permits dropping from 234 to 189, arguing gambling degrades society and even land values are a form of gambling.
February reports describe large bush fires between Tahuna and Pahiatua endangering settlers’ homes in Masterton. McBarron’s Mangamahae house destroyed. railway rolling stock moved from Hukanui and Newman stations. In Nelson district fires threaten properties at Prettybridge Valley Belgrove with near suffocation of Davies family. Wakefield stacks of winter feed burned from spark.
Hawke's Bay sawmill industry crippled after recent fires. Output dropped from 3.25 million to 1.75 million feet. Five mills destroyed including Cohrs Norsewood Parsana Norsewood Gamman's Otanga Fairburn and Anderson and Son Piripiri. Additional losses from tram lines bridges and about £10 000. A new grass fire burned 3000 to 4000 acres in Hororata. Miss Cordy and Mr Murgatroyd faced losses. all sheep saved by early evacuation.
A fragment notes coupon distribution for BBEY Boot Polish eight pence tins. The text references a full-sized fin and mentions a return of coupons through a last distribution process.
Westport Coal Company informs customers of price rises effective March 1. Screened coal up from 17s to 18s per ton unscreened coal up from 18s to 14s small coal remains at 10s to 10s Gd. District manager Mr Dixon cites higher production costs due to changed mining conditions.
Since the Ministerial visit to the Denniston colliery operations have progressed with ease. Output is well maintained and relations between management and workers are satisfactory.
The new Dannevirke High School was opened today by Hon George Fowlds before a large crowd. The brick building cost about £32000 and includes a technical school. Towles arrived by train from Wellington and attended with speeches by Mr Hall MP and Sir William Russell, followed by tea.
The Dannevirke North school cadets received the Government marksmanship shield today presented by Sir William Russell chair of the Hawke s Bay Education Board in Dannevirke February 12.
Adelide February 12 The purchase money of the various tramway lines by the Government on behalf of the Municipal Trust amounts to £237,000.
Backache and kidney complaints are linked in this testimonial from Mr F N Black of Ashburton. He credits Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with curing his back pain after years of suffering since a wheat bag incident. His wife confirms six years of continued relief. Pills sold by chemists and stores at 3s per box, or 16s 6d for six, from Foster-McClellan Co. Sydney.
A notice warns buyers to be cautious of auction and low price bicycles flooding the market. It recommends choosing models from Royal Enfield, Rudge Whitworth, and New Hudson with trusted local agents like R D Johnston on Burnett Street.
A reporter visits the country between Ashburton and Rangitata bridge noting withered grass and scarce feed. Turnips show moisture and promise, while rape crops fail almost everywhere. Two dry seasons have damaged perennial grasses, threatening sheep for winter. The water system eases drought strain but farmers face losses.
The Hon R McNab toured Hawera and nearby dairies as he considered Hawera dairy school proposals. He argued New Zealand must stop copying and rely on scientific research tailored to local conditions. The plan envisions a university like structure within the Agricultural Department with two divisions for research and instruction.
In Sydney on February 12 a general strike by timber yard hands left 2600 idle workers and about 14 timber vessels unable to discharge. Wheelers at Dudley’s colliery stopped work again, miners refusing to wheel. The court’s contempt toward employees may push the president to rethink his stance.
The Wellington Congregational Union passed reports on the Pastors' Provident Fund showing capital at £2576 10s. 1d and a target of £3000, with £100 pledged by Auckland. Membership rose to 2309 from 2283, with 2654 scholars and more property value but higher debt. Speeches addressed temperance Sabbath observance and gambling, and officers were elected for the coming year.
The Baltic Separator is described as a superior money maker with unmatched capacity and clean skim ming. It claims ease of operation and reliability, promising self paying returns through increased butter output. J B MacEwan and Co Dunedin listed as sole agents.
Time is short to grab real bargains as sale closes this Saturday. Mitchell and Turner offer limited items at reduced prices with remaining stock available for a final sweep.
Willa Strant Weet occupied by Misa E Williams. Possession early February. Apply Bulock Agent Saunders Buildings East Street near Railway Station. Centrally situated premises in Somerset Buildings Burnett Street in occupation of National Mortgage and Agency. By use of six rooms verandah detached washhouse 1 acre three perches Netherby Suburban District.
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