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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
2
The Commercial Department S remains in the premises partly occupied by the National Mortgage and Agency Company at Somerset Buildings Burnett Street next to Dalgety and Company. No business will be transacted at the factory behind the old site.
The weekly auction at Ashburton yards is announced and a meeting of ratepayers is called for a high pressure town water supply. Reports cover court convictions, church foundation stone, butter prices, labor shortages, a rifle corps final, and local notices on shops hours and public amenities.
The article argues for comprehensive reform to make Parliament representative, criticizing rigid electoral boundaries and the lack of a true proportional system. It cites Tasmania's Clark Hare system as a practical example and urges a government report on Tasmania’s experience to guide New Zealand.
Listing shows multiple parcels including 50 acres bush 100 acres grass 15 acres good districts 2 pad docks 169 acres Weilding 60 cattle and prices ranging from £3 10s to £25 per acre. Also 749 acres in grace with fence and flat areas and a 5 room house for sale. Agent R Hancock Christchurch.
The borough to-night faces a petition with nearly 120 signatures urging re consideration of a high pressure water supply. Many ratepayers who opposed earlier plans now support the proposal and some private providers back it as a remedy for drought. The piece notes the strain on electoral rolls and boundary changes, plus a jail time for drunkenness at the courthouse.
The Domain weather station noted a light drizzle after a heavy storm threat on Sunday. Harvesting pushes ahead as rain failures and heat damage affect fruit. threshing yields vary with Tuscan wheat and oats performing well in several districts.
United Press reports the threat of a lock-out at Oldham cotton mills was avoided as masters accepted terms. The Brooklands agreement is upheld and a general wage scale will be mutually compiled. Also London notes: Victoria’s Agent-General replied to war office meat contract changes disadvantaging Australian tenderers. War Secretary Haldane promises future notice of alterations.
London reports Mr Toward Berry and Mr John Carlton debating a congress of Melbourne chambers. A proposed Canada Vancouver boat charter was scrapped due to travel difficulties. Also, Lloyd George warned of a possible global prosperity ebb, predicting a lasting low mood in the next year or two.
The Derbyshire Miners' Association will not ballot its members on joining the Labour Representation Committee unless the Hull conference departure is fully explained. Critics warn Labour may alienate reformers and fracture Liberal support, while the Spectator notes Labour leaning to collectiveness under extremists.
On January 27 at 8.24 a.m. Messrs Richard Bell and Owen Gree ing, representing the trade union and co operative standpoints, deprecate socialist domination of any body primarily representing societies and unions of all shades.
In Paris on January 25 a French Chamber debate examined the Moroccan situation. M. James challenged the government while M. Delcasse delivered a stirring defense of policy and criticized the hesitations of M. Faures and allies who urged abandoning the European mandate for France to act in Morocco.
Abdul Azia fails to obtain a loan from the State Bank at Tangier while Raisuli places 15000 pounds in the bank from Kaid MacLean's funds at four percent interest.
Native witnesses in Durban recount Dinizulu shielding rebels from troops. A loyal chief denounced in his presence was murdered. Baboko, Dinizulu’s brother in law, testified that Dinizulu asked him to send men and weapons, which Baboko refused.
A Dublin jury acquits three cattle drivers tried before Mr Justice Wright. nine others are acquitted on riot and conspiracy charges. The jury also disagreed on a charge of unlawful assembly.
Obituary notices report the deaths of the novelist Ouida and violinist Auguste Wilhelm. Ouida had recently received a British literary pension, while Wilhelm was regarded as one of the era’s great violinists who toured Australia and New Zealand. Also noted is the death of Mrs J. Burford, a prominent Nelson desk shipowner, aged unspecified.
Mrs Ellen O'Connor of Smith's Road Woolston died suddenly at her residence after chest pains in the evening. She was not attended by a doctor and an inquest will be necessary. The body was removed to the morgue.
At 9 oclock this morning the county rivers were reported to be in good fishing order. Local anglers were encouraged by the clear reports and stable flows across streams.
The case details Miss Robinson from New Zealand with ties to Maud ONeill and a history of boarding houses. Witnesses described a life across Worksop and Christchurch, with claims of alias Madame Fassand and alleged involvement in a controversial matter. The court weighed unsound mind claims and cross examinations over several sittings.
In Norwich Mr Asquith declared the governments lenient policy on denominational instruction would not be repeated. He argued pensions cannot be based on a pure contributory system and urged a needs based approach free from poor law humiliations. He denied Liberal aims to injure any class and stressed national interests over sectional ones. A dozen suffragists were ejected.
The Observer states that the Licensing Bill under Mr Asquith will lead the government’s programme with the Education Bill second. Sir H. C. Bannerman is confined to his house with a cold and did not attend the Privy Council meeting at Windsor.
France dedicates £31,832 to the Franco-British Exhibition as announced on January 27 at 8 89 a.m. The backing signals official support and financial commitment for the event.
Commercial report notes wool prices firm and unchanged with 31 091 sales catalogued and 28 989 sold. Listings include Pareora Sid Tamala 94d Timata 1034 and Gaar Company 1084. Lambs Canterbury light to heavy 5 6 18d and other sorts unchanged. beef remains unchanged. River Plate Sheen beef fores and hinds quoted unchanged.
Invercargill January 27 opening market shows good competition for fine crossbred wool while bellies and pieces remain weak. Top price hits 113d with medium crossbred drawing 7d to 8d. About a quarter of lots were passed in from a total catalogued volume of 12 000 bales.
Sir Joseph Ward and J A Millar with Lomas of the Labour Department arrived by the Tutanekes from Greymouth. They held private talks with Foster Bishop Little and McDonald for the Denniston Coalminers Union. The union says the men will pursue their case from the Warden's Court to the Appeal Court if needed.
Players from United Lawn Tennis Club Christchurch visited Ashburton for a friendly with the Ashburton Club. Flooded courts were ready, refreshments were offered, and the visitors praised the local arrangements. Scorers included G Ollivier and A D Cox among singles. doubles saw Ollivier and A D Cox triumph 18 7.
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