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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
2
A boastful local seller promotes Sandy Farms and Large Breep Runs in the Roughland district. Qui bella’s DIY advertises liquid or powder products claimed as the best in the market with eager claims of quality.
On account of Mr Thomas Johns this well known property is for sale. It includes six acres of prime land in the district with a five room dwelling house a good shed copper pigsty and fowl house. The land is fallow ready for oats and fronts the Wakanui Creek. A first class property at a favorable price. a working man could rent and profit from it with limited time input.
An undated fragment notes unclaimed distribution items, Abbey related, with a mention of returns in exchange for coupons. The readable portion implies a redistribution or settlement involving Abbey and vouchers.
Alfred J G Keddie son of the late James Keddie of Tayport Scotland marries Annie James third daughter of Richard James of Twyneham Oxfordshire England at the Taynort Arms Wellington on February 23.
A Monday Ashburton Hospital Board meeting backed creating a separate hospital and charitable aid district for Ashburton within North Canterbury. The plan would extend district boundaries to include townships between the Kaikoura and Rangitata rivers, with Ashburton’s borough and county forming a sub district and committee. The move aims to grant statutory authority for local hospital and charitable work, aligning local governance with geographic and social unity.
Ex Lieutenant Clarke urged compulsory volunteer service to resolve employer resistance to employees attending encampments. He noted volunteers gain useful knowledge at camps and called on Ashburton employers to act fairly toward workers for the Fozt Easter encampment and defence of the dominion.
The article covers electors rules for borough and town districts, a remand in a burglary case at the Magistrate’s Court, a victory telegram in a sculling match, sheep sales amid feed shortages, rehearsals for The Bells of Corneville, favorable labor conditions after strikes, early volunteering days of the Ashburton Rifles, a co operative stores amalgamation, farming and railway unions, nurse shortages, butter demand in South Africa, police plans for women in Ghent, and drought prayer directives from church authorities.
Taieri and Peninsula Dairy Company Hampden chairman W Nicholson reports four EKG machines milk over 100 cows in two hours with two hands. Butter fat tests and milk quantity maintained. cows calmer, milking easier. Recommends LEG to dairymen. Full particulars from J B MacEwan and Company, sole agents, Dunedin.
A reader outlines the settled Thursday half-holiday for Ashburton shops and offices and explains factory holidays require a poll to align with that day. The letter notes that local bodies lack power over factory holidays, but a parish poll could unify the half-holiday for factories with other businesses, removing the weekly anomaly.
A local appeal urges the burgesses to back the half-holiday plan on Thursday. The piece argues that Thursday supports workers and shops, warns of Sunday and Saturday closures, and calls for patriotism and an Industrial Association to favor local foods and employment. It notes global unemployment and urges voting to retain the present holiday.
A reader argues that half-holiday decisions should be universal and worker driven. He cites mixed practices in New Zealand regions and suggests workers and customers deserve a say, proposing a house-to-house canvass to decide the weekly holiday.
At 9 o clock this morning the entire Ashburton river system was reported in fishing condition with conditions suitable for angling across the waterways.
At the Ashburton Volunteer Rifles weekly parade Colour-Sergeant Dee was feted on retirement after 28 years of service. Captain Hofford and Major Dolman led toasts while officers, ex-officers, and visitors praised Dee’s punctuality, loyalty, and long dedication to volunteering. An illuminated address and sovereigns were presented, with Dee reflecting on public support and military service.
A two day Ashburton range event saw the Ashburton Rifles contest a handicap match for Captain Jones's medal and money prizes. Competitors fired seven shots at 200 500 and 600 yards with scores listed for Willers McElrea Corbett Tovey Hodgson Leitch Knox and McKee among others.
The final sale of the season held at Alexandra Hall Christchurch offered 2020 lots with local buyers dominant. Merino and half breds fluctuated with lower prices for some, while crossbreds and lower grades saw steadier demand. Mill lots passed in as star lots drew brisk bidding and prices ranged across wool types from medium merino to crossbreds and pieces.
James Briggs of Wellington writes from 8.8 Aorere on September 6 1907 praising Rheumo for rapid relief and cure of severe rheumatism after trying various liniments. He notes Rheumo sold by chemists at 2s 6d and 4s 6d and urges others with rheumatism and gout to try it.
The Conciliation Board resumed the Cheviot hearing on the farm labourers dispute. Witness H. Winny defended union demands for hours and pay, citing North Island practice and holidays. He argued against 14-year-olds at plough and said the farmer could afford better wages, while W. P. Robinson disputed fixed minimums, noting wage progress and small-farmer burdens. The session adjourned to 10 o'clock the next day.
Heavy rain forced postponement of the garden party for band entrants. E-flat cornet solo results: Williams 66 first, Simpson 61 second, Nichelle 58 third. Theatre Royal crowd heard B-flat cornet solo results: Fox Hastings 62 first, Chrystall Wan Ganui and Berryman Nelson tied at 61, others listed with scores.
The Supreme Court opened before Mr Justice Williams with two cases. One involves alleged manslaughter linked to the Nightcaps mine fatality. the other concerns four youths charged with breaking and entering to steal beer and cake from a Chinaman's dwelling during New Year celebrations. True bills were found in both cases.
The Standard’s New York correspondent reports that the American battle fleet is reluctant to accept Mr Deakin’s invitation fearing offense by declining. The fleet is not expected to sail to Japan.
COSMGPOLITAN QUEENSLAND reports Mr Bidston addressing German cruiser officers in Brisbane on February 25. He notes that while English and German naval officers might expect mutual welcome in England, Australians in Queensland hold a broader view. Australians welcome Germans as equals and see room for many more in Queensland.
A buyer should beware of auction bikes and low grade machines. Trusted firms like Royal Banfield Budge Whitworth and New Hudson offer high grade bicycles. R D Johnston in Burnett Street is their legal agent.
In Wanganui on February 25 Webb of New Zealand defeats Australian rival Tressider in a straight final. The Race under glassy water and light wind saw Webb take and extend a lead, finishing strong to win by two and a half lengths in 20 minutes 28 seconds.
After the race Webb said he felt well though taxed by the effort and noted Tressider’s strong late push. Tressider admitted giving his best while Bain praised the youngster, and Har kins called it a top class sculling contest with Webb showing improved form but Tressider having the edge in youth.
A compact chronicle of early NZ regattas from 1896 to 1908 detailing first and second places in Maiden Pairs, Double Sculls, Junior and Senior Fours, Singles, and Championships. Notable wins include be defending champions at Picton and Wellington with multiple firsts and later world championship defeat of Charles Towns and James Stanbury.
The record lists a sequence of Thames and Parramatta races detailing champions from Trickett of Sydney in 1876 to Jake Gaudier in 1896. It tracks Edward Hanlan Kemp Searle McLean Stanbury and others, noting victories and titles across rivers and years.
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