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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
3
Ashburton traders and residents petition Hon William Hall-Jones for an earlier morning Christchurch to Ashburton train to allow arrival by 9 45 a m. They praise the earlier evening run to 6 55 p m and request timetable alterations to improve business hours and travel convenience.
The Otago Daily Times notes firmer oat market sentiment as Southland agents resist forward quotes. Millers and merchants lack stocks across the colony prompting brisk buying. Timaru Oamaru prices rise to 2s 4d f.o.b. locally, with 2s on trucks countrywide. Old oat lines sell, ploughing pressed by hard grassland, steam ploughing sought to beat chaff and oat costs.
Wellington February 20 Police Provident Fund Board grants pension of £105 1s per year to Sergeant Latimer who is unfit for service. The board also approves refunds of fund contributions by the late Sergeant Twomey Onnehunga £115 8s 4d and by the late Constable Graham Outram £108 3s.
In Inglewood on February 20 a wagon cart was struck by a train as it crossed the line. The coachman was knocked out but the horse and cart were dragged half a chain before the engine emergency brake stopped the train. The horse was unharmed and walked home. the driver escaped without injury.
Dunedin February 20 the Education Board carried Mr T Mackenzie s resolution appointing one of the Board s teachers a proceed to Europe or America to study agriculture with a view to teaching the same in the Board schools
Mr Justice Williams Jias granted the Charitable Aid Board an order declaring its general control over the distribution of charitable aid within the united districts. He suggested a mutual arrangement so that outdoor relief in one part could be administered by the Board and in the other by the Benevolent Trustees.
Results from Dunedin on February 10 note trial plate six furlongs won by Pretty Nell over Brown Bell and Pretty Face with Steploads of starters. Stewards Welter six furlongs won by The Seer narrowly over Casque. Berwick Hack five furlongs led by Cerisa and Blue. Publicans Handicap six furlongs won by Nicall's Sea King over Petrovna. Suttie injured and destroyed. Second day reports include hurdles won by Grandstand and Stormont, City Stakes won by Dabchick, and Jockey Handicap won by Hilarity after a tight finish. Total investments £7463 10s. last year £8271. Twenty-two bookmakers licensed at £90 each.
Bulls resident Mr John Stevens declares Rheumo cured his severe rheumatism after two bottles and urges a fair trial. The remedy is claimed to quickly cure rheumatism gout sciatica lumbago and related ailments with sales reported at 2 shillings 6 pence and 4 shillings.
In Auckland, February 18, the Supreme Court heard Sierence Farndale charged with murdering her illegitimate infant. The judge warned the jury a guilty verdict does not guarantee hanging, but jurors must decide if the baby drowned or the story excuses. The jury returned not guilty after a short retirement.
A fragmented correspondence piece questions accountability for opinions attributed to speakers. The readable text hints at concern over responsibility and interpretation of public viewpoints. The letter asserts personal stance while inviting reflection on how ideas travel through media channels.
Letter to the editor recounts a heated Hampstead meeting where council member Sandrey resigned amid accusations of overreach. The writer, Robert Trizzelle, mocks inactivity and suggests the board should resign, arguing the session failed to educate residents on high pressure water and to advance real action.
A cricket match between Dunsandel and Albion Cricket Club was played in the Domain this afternoon. St Stephen’s Sunday School men met there with games and provisions, and many children enjoyed the event. J L Higgs left for Blenheim to start a business venture. Notable passengers on the second south ward express included Archdeacon Harper and E d Righton. Reports from Kaikoura claim abundant feed on hills and drought on flats. lambing returns at 100 percent with stock generally in good condition. Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club saw a membership surge and plans two new courts plus matches against Temuke and Haring Square. The NZ Lawn Tennis Association sent a congratulatory note for Christmas tournament success. Wilding and the club offered prizes to encourage junior players with practice on three courts.
The building at Burnett Street near Dalgety and Company now houses the National Mortgage and Agency Company and no business will be conducted at the factory behind the old premises.
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