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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
2
A fragment lists lunar phases with dates and times, noting Full Moon at 7 1.43 a.m. and Last Quarter at 15 5.41 a.m. New Moon on the 22nd at 11.42 a.m. First Quarter on the 29th at 2.87 a.m. Apogee on the 1Q at 2.30 a.m. Perigee on the 24th at 0.80 a.m.
R. P. Gawler of Triangle Bakery in Ashburton solicits a trial or seeks business related arrangements.
The piece argues that boosting pasture yields could vastly raise the dominion’s wealth through fertilisers, cultivation, and fencing. It praises Minister of Agriculture Robert McNab, cites potential countrywide stock increases, and compares reforms with European social systems and unemployment measures.
Mr Robert McNab will travel through Ashburton on his way to Wellington by tomorrow night’s express. He was not ordinarily due to leave Knapdale until Thursday next, and the Thames by election may be linked to changes in the ex-Minister’s plans.
The Auckland Herald notes a record dairy factory season and strong agricultural gains across New Zealand. It cites rising milk payments at Mere Mere Dairy and broad growth in poultry and export trades, with official updates on land transfers, rat-virus concerns, and local club activities.
The Domain grounds close on Saturday January 16 for a 2 30 p m performance by the Kitties Band. The Ashburton Pipe Band will escort the troupe from Kermode Street to the Domain where the Mayor and Scottish Society Chieftain will greet them. The program blends classical pieces with humorous selections and ends with the Merry Widow Waltz. The Kitties also appear at Oddfellows Hall at 8 p m with Lista’s Rhapsody among highlights and box plans available at Mr H Gates East Street 165.
In Ashburton on Friday three first offenders for drunkenness were each fined 6s 8d and 24 hours imprisonment. Hobbs faced a water-tampering charge for diverting water from a race. he was fined £10 and costs. Other cases included bicycle light offences, a vehicle light breach, loitering on a footpath, cruelty to a horse, breach of the peace and civil summonses with fines and costs.
Queen Alexandra has donated 1000 to buy extra regulation articles for the comfort of sick soldiers in the Imperial Military Nursing Service at Home stations. The report notes other international items including recognition of Mulai Hafid as Sultan of Morocco and a Russian loan plan. A Straits Settlements opium reform proposal also appears.
A 17 year old Maori girl Whakata drowns while bathing in Waiau river near Wairoa. Elderly Thomas Casey found dead at Whatatui, suspected suicide. Reports include a Wacregnoko rt case of attempted self harm and Woolston stationmaster Feltoninjuries from a goods train. Bluff boy William Wilson dies after rifle accident when 6 year old Richard is struck. doctor arrives too late. No inquest planned.
The Press Association reports thirteen thousand quarters of Australian wheat sold for January and February shipment at 3Ge 3d per quarter.
A modest crowd attended the Rakaia stock sale on Thursday with limited entries and no strong demand. Fat lambs sold from 1d to 16s, crossbred ewes and lambs fetched 8s 6d, forward crossbred wethers 4s 6d, and a fat cow brought about £5.
In Melbourne on January 7 South Australia closed their innings at 351. Victoria then faced 16 overs and were dismissed for 117. O Connor took seven wickets for 36 runs, with Ransford scoring 30 and Armestrai g 19 among top efforts.
The Mayor of Windsor entertained the Wallabies in London at the Castle. They will leave Liverpool on January 28 for America where several matches have been arranged.
The piece argues that Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract is superior due to careful manufacture and tested safety. It warns against deceptive substitutes and cites expert validation from the Supreme Court of Victoria and long standing authorities, urging insistence on genuine preparations.
Rome January 7 Ten persons were rescued from the ruins of Messina on Tuesday. Several business firms have recovered their identities and moneys. Public services are improving and the people are calmer.
Report notes British and Russian warships first to aid survivors and feed the wounded near Messina. Italian authorities acknowledge more would have perished. many rescued by British sailors and Russian crews. Banditry and hoaxes followed amid looting, with 2330 people recovered alive by Tuesday night.
The Mansion House fund has reached 65000 pounds while the American fund totals 500008 pounds including 80000 pounds from New York and the citizens of Tokio have raised 8000 pounds.
Melbourne January 7 reports the Australian Federal Government grants to Italy for earthquake relief. Sydney confirms the Earthquake Relief Committee transmitted £1000 to Italy. details show funds sent around January 8.
The Italian Government acknowledges New Zealand's contribution of £6000 for Italy and Sicily earthquake relief. A cable from Rome thanks High Commissioner Ellington for the prompt sympathy and bounty shown by New Zealand, noting the cabinet approved the fund gesture.
Vienna reports Britain accused of stoking war fears and provoking Austria Hungary while Britain allegedly sows poison among Serbia and schemes at Constantinople. London dispatch notes the Vienna piece may reflect Baron von Ackenthal views, drawing mixed Austro sentiments.
A committee has formed in Constantinople to organize a boycott amid Greek tensions. The alert follows a Greek push to reopen the refrar question and signals a political shift in the capital.
Fragmented OCR item mentions London defense and Princess Louise with unclear context. Readable bits suggest a royal or military note but specifics are garbled.
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