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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Feb 24, 1908
Page
2
Farmland listings in the GERAL DINE and ASHBURTON districts offer farms from 100 to 10000 acres. Southland properties include numerous parcels with inspection invites. Real estate agent T. Bullock advertises willing holdings and sample room notes with large-quantity quotations and loan options. Possession noted for March 1.
The Ashburton agent states Mr Alcorn departs early and instructs sale of Residential Property on Peter Street Hall. It covers about three quarters of an acre with a large house and detached wash house, near the Post Office, and is offered at a low price after business loss.
A interview with Minister Hall-Jones discusses droughts and bush fires devastating New Zealand’s wealth. The piece urges a national program for fire prevention and water-resource management to reduce losses and boost prosperity, praising A Vogel and Hamilton as possible leaders for such policy.
Mr W J Silcock at the Agricultural and Pastoral Association meeting raised tuberculosis concerns from mixed factory milk after butter-fat removal. He urged immediate contact with the Agricultural Department to push pasteurisation to kill germs before dairy returns to farms. Blackley, elected president, said he may curb honorary membership power and protect elected committee rights.
A sale offers the New Hudson's Standards item at reduced price. Usual price is 20 pounds, now 16 pounds, featuring Rudge Whitworth specials.
W Nicholson of Tairi and Peninsula Dairy Company Hampden reports using four L.E.G. machines milking over 100 cows in about two hours with two hands. He notes better fat tests and milk quantity, easier milking, cleaner process, and cows calmer. Further details from J B MacEwan and Company, sole agents, Dunedia.
The Ashburton Agency hosts a mammoth remnant sale on Tancred Street with the week devoted to clearance of stock and a quick close. Local notes mention water shortages in Hampstead and Trevorton distressing residents, a Flower Show report from Opawa nurseryman A W Buxton employing 60 to 70 year round workers, hospital fruit donations by Millichamp and Sotis, and health remarks on New Zealand children by Dr Max Herz.
William Terris faced Ashburton Police Court for unruly conduct in the Domain on a Saturday afternoon. He argued intoxication and lack of recollection. constable O Grady testified Terris and others disturbed excursionists while seeking beer. Terris had prior convictions and was fined 10s. The bench adjourned.
An advertisement invites young ladies to visit Stock's Blue Boot Shop to view annuaire style shoes noted for pleasing appearance and honest wear. The pitch promises satisfaction and a reliable recommendation.
Ashburton Hospital Board met to study the New Hospitals and Charitable Aid Institutions Bill. Delegates propose Ashburton be a separate district within North Canterbury, debating district boundaries and voting rights, with amendments to clauses on elections, funding, and management authority.
Premier J G Ward announces government aid for fire victims including grass seed at cost with four years no interest, free supply for wholly ruined cases, and rail and land support for affected settlers and workers. Inspecting farms and assessing losses will follow, with care to avoid price gouging.
The governor will open the hospital’s new wing in Dunedin on March 10. February 24 report notes the event and mentions a purchase coupon offer for BBRY Boot Polish and a 34 full sized tin.
A reader argues for the borough to buy a chemical fire engine and install ten to twenty alarm boxes to cut response time and reach fires quickly. The letter estimates costs at about £500 for the engine and similar for the alarm network, with potential cross-town arrangements to cover three to four miles.
Commercial reports from London indicate demoralised markets due to large Argentine and American wheat shipments. Cargoes and flour are unsettled. Australian prices on ships and trucks show declines. Timaru and Otago Daily News note millers awaiting lower prices as stockpiles and imports press the market.
RB Merrett shops manager of Christchurch Meat Company was badly injured when a car collided with an electric tram on Lincoln Road near Clarence Road. A stray horse crossed the road causing the crash. Merrett suffered a fractured skull and loss of consciousness. Dr Diamond attended his wife who was in critical condition. Merrett remained unconscious as of the afternoon of February 24.
Early hours Saturday two arson attempts were found in Timaru. A fire at Shaw Savill and Albion wool store near 2500 bales of wool was spotted at foot of timber walls. Another blaze outside Dalsery and Co premises involved empty cement casks and kerosene stored in a wooden building.
February 22 Dunedin reveals final results across several races. Beneform wins the Hopeful Stakes with Sombrero and My Lawyer second and third. Lone Star tops the Abbotsford Welter, Thunderer runner up. Nancy Stair leads the Waihala Back Handicap ahead of Brown Bell and Portland. Thunderer wins the Wingatui Handicap with Red and Black second and Notus third.
Melbourne February 22 report shows Antonio winning the Eleventh Caulfield Futurity Stakes with Mountain King second and Munjeet third. Timo and Imin clocked 29 seconds. Apologue finished third in the St Heliers Stakes behind Peru and Tul keroo.
In Sydney at Moorfield on February 22 New Zealand horses dominated with Maranvi winning the Kogara Stakes one mile by two lengths over Lulu. Lion Heart finished second to Aorangi in the Moorfield Handicap.
The Minister of Lands concluded a Westland visit and said district resources exceed expectations. He urged urgent Big Wanganui river bridge work to enable dairying and commerce, noted good pastures, and planned an experimental station. He favored extending the East and West Coast line below Ross to connect major agricultural areas. The minister left for Greymouth after fine weather.
In Wanganui the Supreme Court heard a case where the School Committee asked for an injunction to force the Education Board to allow Bible instruction during normal school hours. Judge Cooper ruled the committee had no power to set hours. the Board holds that authority and was urged to seek a mutual settlement as in Nelson.
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