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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jan 24, 1908

Page

3

Minister of Labour visits Ashburton on irrigation plans

The Hon J A Millar accompanied by secretary Mr F Thomson visited Ashburton and discussed Central Otago irrigation. Parliament has approved £100,000 for the scheme with plans to study best systems and expected population and productivity gains. Millar said initial work would target Crown lands in southern Otago and noted water power and railway electrification questions for later consideration.

J. A. Millar F. Thomson Ashburton Millar Central Otago Miller Otago New Zealand Dominion Canterbury Central Hutt Wellington

Ashburton Politicians Question Local Attention

A Guardian repertory asks if Ashburton is ignored by government. Ministers reply they have not been invited and would attend if invited, while MPs like Millar and Blillar show interest in visiting and addressing residents.

Powlds R. McNab A. Millar Blillar Ken ‘Anester Rotorua Canterbury Eve ‘Long Ashburton

South Australian Government Gazettes New Names

The South Australian Government has released new place names in a batch of gazetted entries. One name cited is Satdon, added among several hundred country locale designations.

Satdon

Fires Sweep Australian Country Along With Casualty

Six hundred miles of country scorched by bush fires. an unknown man burnt to death in the scrub near Adelaide. The Hinemoa sailed toward port after being floated off. Captain surrendered command to the first officer amid navigational concerns and a claim of carrying too much evil.

Addeaide Melbourne

Obituary: James Blackler of Leeston Dies at Ashburton

Old settler James Blackler died Friday January 17 at Ashburton. He farmed land between Leeston and Doyleston, built the Doyleston Hotel, then lived at the Wakanui homestead with his brother-in-law Mr Sandrey. His brother Mr John Blackler of Ashburton survived.

James Blackler Leeston Blackler Doyleston Ashburton Wakanui Sandrey Weedons John Blackler

New Zealand Bowlers Set for Australia Tour

Arrangements completed for thirty New Zealand bowlers to visit Australia from March 26 for six weeks. The itinerary includes Hobart, Launceston, Melbourne, Bendigo, Ballarat, Sydney clashes with Victoria New South Wales and United Australia teams, plus matches in Brisbane and Queensland, with a return via Auckland playing clubs at principal centres.

Dunedin New Zealand Australia The Bluff Hobart Launceston Victoria Melbourne Bendigo Ballarat New South Wales United Australia South Australia Queensland Sydney Auckland

Rink tournament results show Goldstone and Carswell win

In the rink tournament Goldstone of Wai mate defeated Gillies of Dunedin 8 to 16. Carswell of Taier beat Erskine of Invercargill. Goldstone and Carswell contested a playoff for first place, with Goldstone prevailing.

Towney Goldstone Waimate Gillies Dunedin Carswell Taier Erskine Invercargill Pat Place

British football team to tour and return dates set

Wellington reports the British football team will depart London on April 30 and arrive back in England in October. The itinerary is not fixed but likely by next week. The New Zealand side to Australia will leave in August with a full match list not yet complete. Matches planned in New South Wales and Queensland.

Wellington London England New Zealand Australia New South Wales Queenslan

Editor Resigns at New Zealand Times

Wellington January 24 Mr Alexander Wilson resigns as editor of the New Zealand Times due to private business requiring him to visit England It is understood that Mr Pierce Freeth will succeed him.

Wellington Alexander Wilson The New Zealand Times England Pierce Freeth Wilson H. G. Berryman Craighead & Berryman H. C. G Craighead E. G. Craighead Craighead& Co Craighead and Berryman H. C. Craighead E.G. Craighead

Local frozen meat export falls with dry spell

Trade shows a marked decrease from prior years due to extended dry weather. Officials aim to involve Hon. James Carroll and Ben. J A. Millar in the test bowls match against Australia at Sydney during Easter.

Dunedin James Carroll Ben. J A. Millar Australia Sydney

Property Sale Preview Praised For High Quality Goods

It is noted that the estate’s lands have earned a strong reputation for high quality across all productions, attracting interest from buyers and indicating a premium offering.

Gardener Ah Mousie Killed In Cart Capsize

Chinese gardener Ah Mousie of Beatmont was killed at Dunedin when his cart capsized after a horse reared at a motor car. Police reported the accident occurred January 24 and the driver was not identified.

Dunedin Ah Mousie Beatmont

Voyage of Rippingham Grange Brings 85 Immigrants

The Rippingham Grange arrived from West of England ports with 85 immigrants. Aboard, Howard Lee aged twenty one committed suicide after five days at sea. death ruled as self inflicted while temporarily insane. William Brown died of consumption and was buried at sea. Miss Patrick and Mr White wed, the captain promoting them to the saloon. Of the immigrants, 30 land here while 80 go to Wellington 10 to Lyttelton and 15 to Dunedin.

Auckiland Rippingham Grange Patrick White Wellington Lyttelton Dunedin

Ashburton Stuns Tinwald in Tennis Clash at Baring Square

Ashburton club led by T AlcDonald F Buxton H Higgins and others defeated Tinwald 125 to 68 on Baring Square courts yesterday afternoon. Tinwald fielded C Fowke G Fowke Culverhouse J Smith W Clothier Rev Tox G McKenzie and others.

Ashburton Baring Square Club Tinwald Club Baring Square Folowing T. AlcDonald F. Buxton H. Higgins J. Thomas B. Flower A. H. Humphries M. Segers M. Dixon F. Smith M. Smith A. Dixon Finwald C Fowke G. Fowke Culverhouse J. Smith W. Clothier Tox G. McKenzie Cass Clothier Gudsell Miss McKenzie Miss Wilson

Rheumo touted as cure for rheumatics in Wellington letter

James Briggs of Aorere Wellington testifies September 6 1907 that Rheumo relieved and cured his rheumatism after trying liniments and pills. He urges others with rheumatics and gout to try Rheumo. The product sells in chemists and stores for 2s 1d to 4s 6d.

James Briggs Ralumo Aorere Wellington James Brisgr

Public Notices of Fruit, Umbrellas, and Local Trades

PoLuMs Apricots and Peaches sor dati list fruit selections including tomatoes cherries apples and bananas. Summer drinks confectionery and repairs headline Smith Mackwell umbrella maker Burnett Street offering repaired and recovered umbrellas.

Unclear Abbey Distribution Prompts Unclaimed Sovereigns

A damaged snippet hints at an abbey distribution with unclaimed sovereigns. It notes 1st fair exchange, over 1s 4d tin returned in exchange for coups. The fragment lacks full names or clear dates.

Colmans Mustard Ad Promotes Appetite and Stomach Action

An old advertising fragment extols Colmans Mustard as suitable with many meats and fish. It claims the product stimulates the appetite and aids stomach action, urging readers to choose Colmans.

Colman

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