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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 20, 1908
Page
2
A sale item list offers Ladies Holland Skirts from 1s 11d and Ladies Holland Costumes from 6s 6d. Prices indicate affordable garments for shoppers browsing the page.
A local boot and shoe department advertises a wide range of footwear with sale reductions. Catalog includes Gents Balmorales from 9s 9d to 36 Paris style, Ladies Glace Button and Kid Boots marked down, and Girls School Boots and Canvas Shoes offered at substantial discounts across multiple sizes. Also features American English and Colonial boot selections.
A 1 acre property known as Anara owned by Mr R Tregurza offers a 7 room house with verandah stable trapshed storeroom and washhouse within a ten minute walk of the town. Possession can be given early. pull particulars on application to TP Ferriman Land and Estate Agent.
Former headmaster and lecturer on school management at the Normal School in Christchurch is noted. The article outlines his role, credentials, and association with the institution, highlighting his influence on teacher training and curriculum development.
Temporary premigration of the Ashburton Mail and Guardian Commercial Department to Somarsat Building Purnett Street next to Dalgety and Company. Advertisers urged to send ads only to the Commercial Office, not the factory, which remains closed to the public. Notice dated January 20, 1908.
The piece argues that democracy remains distant though advancing. It critiques monarchic influence in Britain and German autocracy while urging citizens to demand accountability. It cites Swazi talks with the British Crown and stresses that true democracy requires public opinion, strong institutions, and leaders answerable to the people.
Advertises New Hudsons Populars reduced from 12 10s to 10 pounds and New Hudsons Standards from 20 to 16 pounds. Also slash on Rudge Whitworth Standards from 14 to 11 pounds.
North Island properties listed for sale with acreage and terms. 150 acres E T P 100 acres grass 50 acres bush two pad docks winters 50 cattle price 3 pounds 10 shillings per acre rent nominal. 1 acre Feilding grand country four paddocks cottage stable chaff-house implement shed six miles from big centre price 18 pounds per acre. Six acres Ashhurst almost all Ant well subdivided eight raggmed house with wool shed trap shed cow shed near Palmerston North price 25 pounds per acre. Ninety acres Pohonui 20 miles from Hunterville 150 acres grass well fenced good section mostly flat O R P 1 pound 15 shillings per acre price 5 pounds per acre Clash 400. R Hancock Land Agent 287 Colombo Street Christchurch.
A note from Mr FER RIMAN offers space in his premises for receiving payments due to the firm and thanks earlier settlers for their prompt settlements and sympathy.
Ozie Tea offers among its drinkers a half year prize of 86 cash prizes with a total value of £55. Distribution proceeds through agents Manchester Bros.
Time is running out for real bargains as sale closes this Saturday at Mitchell and Turner with are offers and discounts highlighted.
The Baltic principle rapidly establishes the machine as the premier cream separator. The split wing system is discarded and a sane arrangement feeds whole milk into the separating planes without disturbing the cream layer. Practical proof with the Baltic shows astonishing capacity and clean skimming surpassing prior methods.
A dozen youths exploited a school excursion to Timaru and drank heavily on the return journey. Guards struggled to maintain order as windows were broken and a man fell from a moving platform between Anama and Cavendish. Officials face abuse from drunkards’ friends. prosecutions may follow. Plus notes on local sales, accidents, frost damage, cholera spread, railway engine upgrades in Ashburton, and Dunedin rail signalling deployment.
At 9 o clock this morning the Rangi tata was reported to be in good order the Rakaia fishable and the Ashburton branches clear in the river conditions bulletin.
A garbled report describes a man offering sovereigns on London Bridge in exchange for something of value, with references to Abbey Prizes and a last distribution event. The text is largely unreadable but hints at a charitable or public stake tied to coin offerings and a final giveaway.
A work crew razed the Ashburton Mail and Guardian office on January 16 1808, ending a long era. The building, opened 1878 and tied to Joseph Ivess, saw staff memories and landmark status fade as modern facilities and machinery replaced hand-setting and earlier structures. The note recalls the paper’s role in local progress and the city’s early council milestones.
In Gisborne on Saturday a deputation discussed small grazing runs. The Land Board will renew leases if settlements cannot be refined. Ministers McNab and Carroll visited Mangapapa School where 99 children study in a 23 by 23 foot room. The Education Minister Mr Wowlds plans an inspection next month.
A readable fragment notes BBEY boot polish spreading over boots and preserving leather, with musickky wording suggesting a rustic or informal product description.
An inquest in Tancred Street heard that 13 year old Mary Gladys Williams died from heart failure after chloroform was used to remove enlarged tonsils at her parents home. Doctors Maude Mullin and Meikle testified the dose was small and care was taken but she collapsed during the procedure. The jury returned a verdict of death from heart failure caused by the anesthetic with a rider that due care was taken by the medical team.
A large Mount Somers farewell gathered residents from Marfsid Anamg Springburn Staveley Alford Forest and nearby areas to honor Mr John Smith and family as he leaves after eighteen years as guard on the Mount Somers line. Andrew McFarlane chaired and praised Smith’s faithful service and helpful conduct. Substantial gifts were presented to Mrs Smith and their daughters Blanch Mary and Meri Smith.
A husband presents on behalf of his wife and daughters expressing gratitude for the hospitality extended that evening. Mrs Smith also offers fitting thanks for the warm reception as several songs were sung and the gathering proved thoroughly enjoyable.
Four suffragists arrested near Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's London residence were sent to gaol for three weeks after failing to sign a good behavior recognisance. In Glasgow, Mr Balfour acknowledged fiscal reform risks but urged unity with reform supporters to avoid a reckless government and ensure a constitutional imperial policy.
A by-election in Mid Devon to fill the vacancy caused by Mr Eve joining the High Court returned Captain E. F. Morrison Bell Unionist with 6191 votes. Liberal candidate Mr Buxton polled 4659. In 1906 Eve led Liberal with 5079 and Morrison Bell Unionist with 3790.
London January 18. William O'Brien and F M Healy accept the Irish Parliamentary Party pledge aiming at cordial, complete reunion within the party.
Miss Mary Robinson, a witness in the Druce case, was arrested on a charge of perjury at the instigation of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The arrest follows testimony in the Druce-Portland matter.
London hears Miss Robinson remanded for a week as Sir Charles Matthews questions the veracity of her evidence. The inquiry may seek witnesses from New Zealand to uncover the source of alleged claims that she is the daughter of a police officer and married to a butcher.
In London in January 1938 delegates from Labour and allied groups debated unemployment relief. They urged limiting rich incomes to aid the poor, backed by Ramsay MacDonald and J O Grady opposing charity funds, and pressed legislative actions including shorter worker hours and anti monopsony measures. The motion passed with a Socialist amendment rejected 210 to none.
Delegates called for non-contributory non-discriminatory pensions for all 65 and older or physically unfit, funded by higher income taxes. Some criticized the party for weakening since the Trade Union Congress proposal to raise the age to 60. Mr Henderson argued the plan would cost about 23 million annually and could lead to further reductions in the age limit.
The Rev. Ernest Warburton a well known Primitive Methodist minister in the dominion died this morning after a period of illness. He had served the church for many years and was highly regarded throughout the community.
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