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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
4
A compact retailer advertises a wide range of beauty and personal care items including manicure sets brushes sponges and tote bags with affordable prices to suit all budgets. Merpumes emphasizes gifts suitable for now.
A January grass fire on the Cashmere estate near Christchurch engulfed a gully and then trapped William Moon, Victoria Park caretaker, as flames closed in. Moon was severely burned, aided by a student named Wright and a helper, and rushed to hospital where his condition is hopelessly critical.
A local tailor promotes expert service and decades of trade experience. They stress understanding taste and style and invite customers to rely on their expertise for future suit purchases.
A festive note invites shoppers to explore a rich stock of scented gifts and perfumes for Christmas. The piece emphasizes the appeal of fragrances as thoughtful presents and encourages a visit to view the featured selections.
A large grass fire at West Eyreton and Swattnanoa devastated several miles of land on Mr I Burgin’s properties. Oats and a Burgin combine were lost. others suffered fencing damage and a crop fire. Helpers fought the blaze as rain was awaited. no insurance covered losses. Palmerston North reports the Pangaina Valley blaze widens, threatening buildings and fences. residents fought all night, deeming it the worst in eight years.
James Malachy Sheridan was remanded on the murder charge of John William McNally in Wellington after a Police Court hearing. The court committed him for trial with bail allowed. defense contrasting committal viability and prosecution arguing prima facie case.
Auckland January 15 The steamer Claymore returned from the Three Kings with about 200 pounds in specie recovered from the Elingamite wreck. The party were away 31 days but, due to bad weather, could work only five days obtaining roughly 900 pounds. The search has ended as divers warn blasting would be required to recover more, a danger underscored by a diver’s death from a brain clot per Dr Forbes.
Marguerite Brevant a seam embroiderer living in Saint Peres streets encounters a blind beggar on the bridge who reveals the name Hippolyte Bregant on his chest plate. She recognizes him as her long lost brother and the pair are taken to the police as the beggar is detained.
A tin labeled BBEY Boot Polish was received by the recipient as part of a distribution. The item appears in the record with mention of coupons and the final distribution round.
A small local listing promotes Typeko ie Great Cough Cure as the world’s greatest remedy. The storskegner stocks it, claiming unparalleled effectiveness and broad availability.
At the Dunedin conference the treasurer reported on the superannuated ministers widows and orphans fund showing income 439 pounds 8 shillings 0 pence profit 274 pounds 18 shillings total value 3621 pounds and a 200 pound bequest. Aims include raising capital to 10 000 pounds and completing final station readings.
In Christchurch a toddler John Jas Foster died after falling into a boiling bath. The coroner blamed shock from scalding. His father had filled the tub and left momentarily. Also in Omihi near Amberley William Robertson perished from injuries in a trap accident. In Dunedin a drowned man, John Taiaroa, was recovered at Karitane beach following New Year’s Eve drowning.
Adelaides SRIGRET reports a scorching day as Australia reach 506 in the first innings with Hartigan Carter and Hill key. England struggle with Hobbs hurt and early dismissals, then fight to 363 in reply before a dramatic fall.
The Waimate Conciliation Board resumed hearings with witnesses including Charles Landman a shepherd who earned 3 per week until last April and 6d or bonus claims. Francis Ollagan an Irish migrant. J C Mansfield a ploughman. and farmer Barnett opposing Union demands. They discussed hours wages and farm economics amid testimony of long days and compensation disputes.
Sir Joseph Ward sent a cable to Sir Wilfrid Laurier denying any missed reply about renewing the Canada Australia New Zealand mail contract. Ward notes New Zealand is not a party to the agreement and asks for clarification regarding Laurier’s published statement.
The Otago Land Board considered four lease transfer applications for four small Silver Peak grazing runs held by Gibson family members. Transfers to Turnbulls faced opposition from two board members who warned of possible dummyism. In the end two transfers were granted and two declined. The board also rejected a pastoral license transfer from Robert Gibson to William Turnbull for Section 1 Block 3 in the Silver Peak district.
A lending offer lists sums from £100 to £10,000 secured on freehold property. Interest rates start at 4 percent per annum. Perry Perry and Kinnemane y, Solicitors, Timaru.
UTIFIES the General Public that he is now doing COACHBUILD ING, PAINTING, and GENERAL BLACKSMITHING, in all ite branches. LAMPE, CUSHIONS, ETC. We are manufacturers of Rubber- Tyred and all other high-plass Vehicles. The Paint Shop is'under the direct supervision of Jesse Selwyn. Work thatship guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE, Repairs Neatly Executed.
At the monthly committee meeting the Canterbury Jockey Club approved programmes for Rangitata Racing Club and Alford Forest Racing Club. An appeal by W Carruthers against a Lyndhurst and Lauriston Sports Club disqualification of his horse Pacific was referred to a sub committee.
A catalog of pastoral properties including 1600 acres at Westerfield and 200 acres at Riverside offers crop land and good homesteads. Listings mention Lucrative sheep country at Ruapuna, subdivided Hinds land, and Tinwald heavy land. The dealer invites inquiries and notes a wide range of agricultural and grazing farms for sale across provinces.
January at Graymouth marks the first day of work on the Birdland railway tunnel as Mersis AV Lea and Sons assemble a gang to clear debris. Preparatory tasks continue including hydraulic power setup and worker facilities, with visitors catching a glimpse of the western mouth’s aerial commencement.
A medical testimonial from D M Blair of Oamaru describes chronic biliousness and piles from exposure to rain. He credits Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills with lasting relief for himself and his wife, noting improved sleep and health. Also mentions Bee Bee Boot Polish for leather care.
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