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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
2
A new book by John Christie editor of the Ashburton Guard and Ashburton Mail titled Fferings is on sale at bookshops for 29.
Mrs I W Cunnington plans a free series of afternoon and evening lectures in Ashburton on social science and poverty. The project mirrors Christchurch's Girls' Club and seeks to educate girls and young women for better home efficiency and happiness.
A meeting of sixty to seventy Otago University students debated forming an officers training corps. Speakers noted training would blend intellectual and military prep, with the Defence Department promising a corps at each Dominion University College. Many enrolled for infantry and field hospital roles.
At the Magistrate's Court civil matters were heard with several default judgments recorded. A new mine tramway link near Mount Somers promises to boost coal traffic and industry outlook. Police raided a Tinwald house seizing a small keg of beer. The Orchestral Society prepares Wagner Rienzi and Mozart pieces for a forthcoming concert. Updates on local lodge elections, a chaffcutier accident, and a large July basket social were reported. Walter Christie receives Imperial service medal for forty years in Defence. A sheep farmer recounts a hawk attack resulting in severe injuries to the animal.
Wellington reports heavy losses for insurance companies over the past year and a half with a proposed rate increase of about 10 percent under consideration. Early figures show £200 000 loss for the prior year and over £250 000 paid in six months this year, prompting doubts about a profitable year. Auckland circles confirm talks of a 10 to 13 percent rise, though no firm date or details are yet released.
Captain John Gibbs recounts severe rheumatic pain and temporary disability before using RHEUMO. After four bottles he reports marked improvement and urges others with rheumatism or gout to try it. Sold by chemists and stores at 26 6d and 4s 6d.
Lord Charles Beresford addressed a large Merchant Taylors Hall gathering in London urging a swift navy program. He listed 1914 targets including ten battleships, eighteen cruisers, twenty four anti destroyers, fifty two destroyers, eight repair docks, coal stores, and 16 000 extra men at a total cost of 55 to 60 million pounds. Resolutions call for stronger naval plans and cross party cooperation.
London reports that the Cabinet has ratified a decision not to provide permanent dock accommodation north of the Thames for battleships. Only Rosyth will have fixed docks. two floating docks are under construction and more will be built next year for rapid mobility.
On July 2 at 10 80 a m the Chamber of Commerce promotes machinery to carry out Lord Charles Beresford s call for a stronger fleet and naval might.
London in July reports the adjournment of cases against suffragists involved in the raid. The Magistrate will consider whether petitioning Parliament impacts the proceedings, including Mrs Solomon, wife of a former Gabe Premier.
The quarterly revenue totals £31,695,000 with Customs £7,961,000, excise £6,822,000, stamps £21,825,000. Property and income tax come in at £3,286,000, down £914,000, while estate duties rise to £6,464,000, up £2,124,000.
The government aims to break the opposition through twelve to fourteen hour sessions using attendance and relay systems to push the Lang and Income Tax Bill. Stormy discussions continued until four in the morning on clause 2 defining the increment value.
The Prose delegates toured Dr Barnaba's Homes and the garden city at Barkingside during the Imperial Press Conference with details received July 1 and July 2 6.20 a.m. in London.
The Lyceum Club held a reception in London on July 1 with a large turnout of press delegates attending the event.
The German-American National Union rejected a invitation from the German Navy League. The Union said members are United States citizens and must object to joining despite affection for Germany.
London reports from Cardiff where National Peace Congress speakers denounced military ties to the Boy Scouts and the Boys' Brigade and argued such links train boys to become professional murderers.
A brief notice records medical concerns tied to Woods and a product named Peppermint Gunes. The item references chronic chest complaints and an uncertain date or measurement noted as 1s and 28 6d with unclear context.
Messina dispatch reports further shocks near Reggio Calabria on July 1. Panic spreads among residents as several people are injured and some remain buried under wells.
Reports detail robbery from the warship Indomitable with court sentences for William Tomey a petty officer to five years penal servitude for stoning Alston a seaman and Ethel Staggles a married woman to twelve and three months respectively for receiving. Earlier messages note £2500 in notes and gold stolen from the Indomitable treasury at Sheerness and four men including a petty officer held on theft charges.
The Daily Mail notes the All Red Route Committee has not met for months and government interest is dim. Revival could occur after the Grand Trunk Pacific completion and White Star Line gains Prince Rupert Australia service feasibility.
In London on July 1 2 observers reported Noble winning the toss and England batting to 288 all out as Hirst Barnes and Rhodes led the bowling for Australia. Ransford Gregory and Trumper starred with the bat for Australia before Rhodes and Lilley stemmed the chase. England finished the day 88 for two with Tyldesley and Sharp at the crease.
In London on July 2 to 10.30 am Middlesex remained undefeated as Yeading challenged for the county championship. Yorkshire had already beaten Surrey. Hira took six wickets for 20 and two for St. Haigh had four for 13 and six for 35.
Auckland July 1 report says the Ohinemuri Hotel at Mt Paeroa was totally destroyed by fire last night. The hotel, owned by Mt Power, was unoccupied at the time of the blaze.
A Christchurch gathering at noon under the League's auspices drew broad sympathy across classes. The meeting showcased confident speeches and strong support for the League's aims, marking a striking demonstration of unity.
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