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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
2
The premises at Somerist Buildings Burnett Street next to Dalgety and Company are now occupied by the National Mortgage and Agency Company. No business will be transacted at the Factory behind the old site.
A harsh delay in Ashburton’s public water supply drives renewed council action and a petition by 115 ratepayers. The Borough Council debated committee review to propose schemes, citing Timaru and Temuka as historical precedents for funding and urgency.
For sale by HAYS on account of Mr JOHN DEMPSTER Two properties described. One in Readential locality named tAnata owned by Mrs Trevurza comprising 1 acre, seven-room house, verandah, stable, trapshed, storeroom and washhouse. near town with early possession. Second one acre fenced with seven-room house and detached wash house offered at a reasonable price as Mr Dempster departs. Full particulars and inspection arranged.
Mrs Duncan Ross has moved from Tancred Street to a new shop in The Triangle offering stylish millinery, drapery, and children's ware. Hats are made or altered to fit, with prices described as reasonable. She thanks past customers and asks for continued support.
Harold HE Curtis estate and general commission ad seeks buyers for 8-room boarding homes on Tancred Street and several town houses plus building sections. Farms listed with acreage and prices across Southland including Wairio Mokotua Lochiel Morton Mains Heddon Bush and Belmore. Also quibble dip and insurance names appear with special quotations for bulk orders.
Weather warnings from Captain Edwin report Westerly winds to gale and possible rain. The Public Heart Act requires vaccination exemptions before four months. afterward vaccination is compulsory. Uppe Rangiteta traffic bridge reconstruction nears completion with contractor turnover in sight. Ratepayers urged to attend Borough Council meetings. past attendances noted and rate discussions clarified by Mayor. NZ cigarette regulation lists weight limits for grain sacks on railways from February 1909. penalties apply. Timaru Borough Council approves Domain improvements including gardens, trees, recreation facilities. Caution urged on purchasing cheap bicycles. recommends brands Hoval Hinfield Rudge Whitworth New Hudson with local agent R D Jebiston.
North Island properties offer 15 acres in L.T.P. and 100 acres grass with 50 acres bush and two pad docks priced at £3 108 per acre with nominal rent. 16 acres near Feilding includes cottage stable chaff-house and shed at £13 per acre with easy terms. 13 acres at Ashhurst near Palmerston North features an 8 room house and livestock facilities at £25 per acre. 90 acres at Pohonui 150 acres L pass ring fenced with houses and good soil. option OR.P. £1 15s per acre, price £5 per acre cash £400.
Cardin al Richard Archbishop of Paris reported dead at age eight. A petition with 150 signatures urged separation of the Metliver Postal gait Telegraph Department for the railway and a postmaster at Methver. A drunkenness case at the Magistrate's Court fined a first offender. A new letter-carrier delivery to Rakaia from the Ist will begin, with afternoon service extending to Wolseley road. NZ Athletic Association refused Sparrow's reinstatement. Ashburton Rifles held a small company drill. Colour-Sergeant Dee to resign due to age limits after long service. Christian Endeavour members gifted a morocco-bound companion to Mr Manifold. Ratepayers debate high pressure water loan and rate increases. mayor notes effort to clarify. A post at Babbage’s corner to clear by 2:30 pm daily. Milk price rise tied to dry weather. Open-air concert by Ashburton Temperance Brass Band scheduled in Baring Square West.
The Railway Department announces a February 1 1908 timetable change. The Christchurch to Ashburton 4.38 pm train will depart 4.15 pm and arrive 6.45 pm instead of 7.45 pm. Methven branch times shift. Rakaia to Methven 7.00 pm now 6.15 pm to Methven 7.40 pm. Thursdays Methven to Rakaia departs 4.35 pm arriving Rakai 6.50 pm.
The North Canterbury Education Board lists scholarship recipients from annual exams with scores. Notable names include Margaret Sullivan Kaiapoi 603 Edric Reid 601 Edgar Mann Christchurch West 600 and Amy Moore Kaiapoi 663 Frances Turner Ashburton 660 Ruby Buchanan Lyttelton West 582 Archie Johnston Opaaya 528 Helen Gunn St Albans 512 Muriel O’Farrell Eyreton West 505 Ivy Smith Fairton 562.
Victoria, in the second innings, 369 for seven at stumps with Ransford on 129 and Tarrant 120 not out. Ransford played superbly, helped by two lives as the match progressed. The report also notes a committee decision in London about aiding Marylebone if invited by the Australia-South Africa elevens in 1809.
At 9 o clock this morning observers reported river conditions shifting. The Rakaia and Rangitata were dirty while the Ashburton remained clear.
Messrs Peacock and Andrews of Dannevirke report their L K G Milking Machine doubles cow numbers with the same labor and trims milking time by an hour, giving cows two extra hours daily in the paddock. The system is steadier than hand milking and suits nervous cows. Contact J B MacEwan and Co Ltd Dunedin for fuller information. Bargains remain after a sale at Stock's Blue Boot Store with shoes priced from 4s 3ld to 10s 6d and boots from 8s 11d to 168 6d.
A Mayoral chair leads a 40-member audience at the Masonic Hall to discuss a high pressure water supply for Ashburton. H M Jones claims a cheaper, reliable system with 6 inch pipes could serve 20 000 people at under £12 000, contrasting Borough Council estimates of £20 000 to £16 860. The meeting urges the Council to invite competitive schemes and consider using power for lighting and other needs, despite opposition and prior rejections.
In London Lloyd George objects to pooling as amalgamation not sanctioned by Parliament. A Supreme Court ruling declares Congress against railroads discriminating against labor unions in inter state employment. Wedding of Gladys Vanderbilt and Count Ladislaus Szechenyi draws vast gifts and scrutiny by Customs at Vanderbilt home. Minisatures recovered from thieves amid a UK Mutual Steamship report criticizing colonial police and ship authorities.
Viscount Hayashi announced to the Diet that the government will safeguard Japanese residents overseas by preventing a further exodus under extremely rigid restrictions.
The Ministry proposed to the Duman a bill to spend fifteen million three quarters to double the Siberian railway. The first half would be completed in 1911.
Report from St. Petersburg states the Russian Admiralty seeks 225 million stertins over twelve years to expand the navy. Recalcitrant ge tobists are reportedly ready to vote for a hundred million in support.
Capetown January 28 The South African party holds an eight vote majority in the Cape Town City Council and an expected thirty seat majority in the Assembly.
At the Dinizulu trial an ex-rebel testified that he received a Mauser rifle at Usutu and other breech loaders, noting the rebels abandoned their rifles and scattered after Dinizulu surrendered.
In Paris on January 28 M Pichon praised a Franco Spanish plan to restore order in Moroccan coast districts and build police. France will stay neutral in internal Moroccan affairs and reject a protectorate or over internationalization beyond the Algeciras framework. The policy aims at balance in Europe rather than targeted actions against any power.
English doctors testified that William Thaw was treated for insanity in 1899 and 1902 while visiting London and Rome. They described sightings of him dancing like a madman at a nursing hospital during the period.
Report notes Mr Chamberlain in London and in good health plans a continental sojourn, with no House of Commons appearance this year. Carrington cites three weeks yielding 300 applicants for 3 square miles under the Small Holdings Act. Campbell-Bannerman near convalescence. An Income Tax Reduction League is launched with Lord Avebury presiding.
American finance note reports the Pittsburg Stock Exchange opening after a three month suspension. The item records the time as 8.28 a.m. on January 29 and notes the New York reference dated January 23. A brief market restart is indicated.
Baron Aerenthal told the Hungarian Delegations that near term reforms will shape Anglo German ties. He praised Franco Moroccan action and warned the Sultan to back reform efforts to protect populations or risk jeopardy. The Balkans are urged that powers will not tolerate armed bands within their borders.
The Minister of Customs expects penny postage to be passed by Parliament in the next session. The New Hebrides issues new import and spirits regulations prohibiting trade without commissioner permission and designates Vila as the sole entry port. The steamer Investigator carrying 300 excursionists ran ashore at Cockle Point Spencer Gulf and aid is being provided.
A private letter from Sydney reports the body of the late Mr Wilkin of Christchurch, who died in Paris after a painful illness, was cremated. His remains are bound for New Zealand for interment. The family left Marseille aboard the Mooltan on January 10.
Commercial grain prices list Wheat and flour rates in Sydney and Melbourne with figures for oats beans onions potatoes and butter in shillings pence and pounds. Exchange notes include inconsistencies and misspellings but give a snapshot of grain and dairy item values on January 29.
The Christchurch wool sale catalogues close tomorrow for the next series with sale set for February 4. Leading firms listed include Friedlander Bros Ltd Dalgety Co Ltd New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co Ltd Maison Co New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association Ltd Pyne Co and National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand Ltd.
John Lloyd manager of the Night Caps coal mine was committed for trial today on a manslaughter charge connected to the recent mine disaster in Invercargill dated January 28.
Mr John Stevens of Bults Manawatu reports a severe rheumatism attack and notes Rheumo helped after two bottles producing most satisfactory results. He says the remedy is the best he has used and recommends others try it. Sold at chemists and storekeepers for 2d and 2d.
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