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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 06, 1908
Page
3
Mr Keir Hardie spoke to over two thousand at Wellington Town Hall with strong cheers and no interruptions. He attacked misquotations in Indian reports, defended socialism, and urged stronger trade union and political involvement to shift Parliament toward the working class.
The article surveys drought stress and showers across Mayfield and surrounding districts. It notes cooler air aiding wheat fill and pasture revival, but warns stock losses on dry land and variable crops. Harvests surge as oats and wheat push ahead, with tall tales of large Tuscan wheat yields and widespread reaping.
The report shows fifty years of exports totaling 19 218 678 ounces of gold valued at £71 523 078. Last year’s output declined by 55 634 ounces valued at £24344 compared with 1906. Monthly figures: last month 45 889 ounces valued at £181 749 versus 1 629 ounces at £208 980 in December 1906.
Mr D Fohlston opens new stock of bicycles including Royal Enfield Thedge Whitworth B S A and New Hinchson models. Prospective buyers urged to inspect these well made machines.
A short note states that two sovereigns claimed last Abbey distribution. The item mentions a Tin return in exchange for coupons.
A series of fatal and near fatal incidents across New Zealand towns on January 4 includes the drowning of Cle Wood near the family homestead after leaving the house while her husband milled for milk. Watters, a sailor on the Kennedy, narrowly avoided loss of his foot when rope foul led to injury. he was treated at a hospital. A three year old, Kirk Patrick, died from burns and suffocation after playing with matches in a sleeping room. William Haslett, 34, farmer of South Hillend, died from a fall of earth as a pick penetrated his abdomen. A body found near New Brighton is identified as T G Bezett, a 26 year old plume line operator on the Emuka Leader, who appears to have shot himself near the sea.
Air Donald C. Osilvy aged 85 who was staying at the Glasgow restaurant Wue accidentally suffocated on Saturday night in Dunedin.
Frederick Roddney, a crew member on the steamer Hamitangi, was found this morning in a boarding house with a severe throat wound and a blood stained razor in his hand. Doctors say the wound is not likely fatal.
Dunedin January 6 The Union Steamship Company's new steamer now building at the Clyde will be named the Makoura, meaning all red The vessel intended for the Vancouver trade will be 456 feet long and will operate in the Pacific route.
Thirteen ducks and geese owned by Mr M Lagan at Tinwald died after wandering to a neighbour’s yard. The birds showed signs of poisoning. crops contained grain believed to be poisoned. Police and a constable investigated, grain sent for analysis, and a prosecution is likely. Also a council fence in Havelock Street is being removed to reduce fire risk.
January 6 report from Nelson notes high southerly winds and dry conditions harming crops and fruit. Rain is needed for the hop crop, which is expected to be light, and cultivation is down by about one hundred acres.
A bush fire caused considerable damage to standing bush near Belgrove and Wakefield, with further impacts noted at Highty-eight Valley. Fire crews fought the blaze and assessed the affected area for containment and safety.
Several shops including Ironmot hors and printers began the New Year by closing on Saturday afternoons instead of Wednesdays, marking a shift in weekly schedules.
A special meeting of the Woollen Manufacturers Association will be held in Christchurch tomorrow night to discuss payment of women and boys under the Factories Act of last year. Mill-owners oppose paying for a full week whether or not workers are employed. Secretary Mr Scott will depart for Christchurch to attend.
The Dunedin Labourers' Union proposes writing to similar bodies about holding a monthly conference to grow union membership and unite members, aiming to strengthen the Political Labour League.
Moderate entry of skins and wool at Ashburton yards with good clearance. Prices ranged for grossbreds and merinos, fats and hides, pelts and lambs, plus fleece and wool offerings with varied shillings and pence per skin or per pound.
Captain Edwin reports winds from moderate to strong with glass falling after ten hours. Cardinal Moran of New South Wales will visit New Zealand to open the new Roman Catholic Cathedral in Auckland on D February 28. At Rangitata mouth two Ashburton anglers caught five fish weighing 46 lb the heaviest 15 lb. Mr B. Preston and Mr J. Stephens Each caught three fish of varying sizes. Mr E G Merr visiting Homeland was hosted by Jerald staff with a travelling rug and speeches. Bishop of London remarks on Christian socialism and shoes in stock. B Stocks Blue Boot Store advertises a sale with lower prices. Abbey Prizes unclaimed worth over £21 in last distribution.
A January 1908 council meeting repealed By-law No 1 under The Counties Act 1886 and The Motor Regulation Act 1908. A new by-law restricts motor car speed across Ashburton Traffic Bridge to six miles per hour. The resolution to be confirmed as a Special Order February 7, 1908, at 11 a.m. Public inspection of the draft by-law is available at the Council Chambers Bar ing Square Ashburton until February 7.
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