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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
3
A local business advertises perfumes, sets, brushes, sponges and soaps at affordable prices. Sales highlighted as suitable for presents with a focus on variety and value from Barnett Street chemist opposite Somerget Hotel.
Auckland reports detail a collision at Avondale between a train and a bus injuring driver H Parva and passengers William Shepherd and William Horton. Other incidents include a Kingsland tramcar and wagon collision, a horse-incident fatally injuring Tarrett, a timber-yard accident injuring a boy Corbett, and drownings in Rangitane Manawatu river and Waimata river with inquests. Additional drowning aboard the Marama and a near-drowning at New Brighton accompany a rescue.
Gisborne January 13 The Commissioner of Crown Lands says the Ta Arai estate recently acquired for closer settlement by the Government will be opened for selection early in March.
A Dunedin Methodist Conference deputation from Australia and free churches spoke on church accommodation and alcohol harms. There were reports of no license districts reducing drunkenness, with 9910 convictions last year. Prohibition advocates cited global examples and local support from the Licensed Victuallers Association.
A series of fires damaged dwellings in Wangame Christchurch and Nelson. At Mr Watson's eight teen room house linked to Collegiate School upstairs gutted. some valuables saved while personal effects and Japanese collection were destroyed. Building insured £1000 and furniture £600. In Christchurch Sandridge Hotel blinds burned. fire quickly out. no brigade use. Lichfield Street fire alarm sent steam and chemical engines. cause candle in bed ignited curtains. In Nelson a two storey shop dwelling owned by William Moyes suffered stock loss though most saved. building insured £300, contents uninsured.
A new Baltic fatanta principle improves the Premier Cream Separator with a simple feed arrangement that preserves the cream layer. Practical tests in Dunedin by J. B. MacEwan and Co. Ltd show remarkable skim quality and efficiency. Meanwhile Stock's Blue Boot Store advertises a shoe sale with repairs available and low prices.
Keir Hardie defended his India record during a lecture and rebutted press attacks. He urged patience toward Indian unrest, recounted his travels across India to verify truth, and criticized New Zealand editors and Reuters for misreporting.
The speaker denounces imperialism on the eve of departure, pledging to speak out against wrongs at home and abroad. He expresses sympathy for the under-dog in Africa Egypt India and anywhere, promising to remove blots on the British escutcheon and tilt against the Empire.
On January 13 in Berlin about thirty thousand socialists staged ten simultaneous franchise processions. Demonstrations against Prince Bulow occurred, and at several points clashes with police wounded about a hundred people, with sabre injuries reported.
The slib in the Navy League is due to Herr Keim's campaign under Prince Bulow's auspices against the Catholic party at the general election. The Berlin and Brandsburg branches of the League urge Herr Keim to resign.
From Massowah on January 13 the Emperor Menelik expresses astonishment and grief after learning of Italy’s Logh status quo breach. He places blame on Aanbara chiefs, vows to recall Abyssinians near Lugh and Banadir, and promises punishment and compensation for the victims.
King Edward expressed horror at the Barnley accident and sent warm sympathy to the parents of children injured or killed. The remark reflects royal concern over the tragedy and its impact on families in London.
A correspondent argues against shelter sheds near neighbors for consumptives. Dr J. L. Frengley supports open air homes as safer for TB, noting sun and oxygen hinder bacilli. He cites by laws allowing tent shelters, urging families to shelter patients for health gains.
The Auckland Herald correspondent notes rapid growth in the King Country with Te Kuiti gateyards already too small for cattle and sheep. Sheep numbers rise from 40,428 in 1906 to 68,148 in 1907, signaling a future flock increase into the millions as lands near Rangitoto Tnaha come under settlement and tramways push toward Waikato and Taupo Moana.
London reports Mrs Rushworth wife of solicitor Charles Rushworth York adopted two girls aged 14 and 15 endured harsh treatment including burning with a hot iron. She received nine months' imprisonment while her husband secretary of the York Education Committee was fined fifty pounds for neglecting the children. The case sparked strong public outrage.
The Investors' Review challenged the 2,215,000 needs for public works, claiming funds cannot be raised in London. The Premier explains most of the sum is available: 1,000,000 as loan and the rest from the Consolidated Fund, with 800,000 already sourced. Sir Joseph Ward cites strong year end financial results enabling transfers.
The advertisement lists 1500 acres under various properties including Riverside 200 acres in crop Newlands Good Home stead Wakauui Seaview Good Sheep Country and more. It notes highly improved land and large areas in crop with several farms and sheep country offered for private sale with withdrawal option and invitations for inquiries and inspections.
William Will aged 73 former editor of the Auckland Weekly News died suddenly last night from exhaustion following diarrhea and heart failure. Funeral details were not available.
The world sculling championship race scheduled for February 20 is postponed with no fixed new date, likely proceeding about a week later. Tressider praised Kaiwhaiki course ten miles above Wanganui, endorsed by trainer Bain and pacemaker Ford. The Webb Tresider match will be held on the Wanganui River on Tuesday February 25.
OTIFEIES announces it now offers coachbuilding painting and general blacksmithing including lamps cushions and related goods. Manufacturers of rubber tired and other high class vehicles. Paint shop supervised by Jessa Selwyn. Workmanship guaranteed and charges moderate. Repairs neatly executed.
Prime loose hops and brown sugar are listed with corks and whole ginger on a compact store item card. The catalog reads like a shopper’s quick reference to pantry and brewing supplies.
Children suffer intestinal worms and many adults. Signs include irritated nostrils, nail biting, disturbed sleep, teeth grinding, and excess saliva. Worm Pellets from Comstock Co. Ltd claim to kill worms and are sold in Wellington stores.
Mr BR D Johnston announces a new stock of bicycles including Royal Tanfield Bridge-Whitworth BSA and New Hudson models. Sales aim to attract buyers seeking quality machines with reliable performance.
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