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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
2
Alexander Mcfulloch of University College Oxford defeated A. Stuart to win the Diamond Sculls final in London. The result was reported from the July 3 and 4 wire reports.
In an interview from London, July 2, Mr Haldane stated it was satisfactory that 170000 men had joined the Territorial Army by the end of June.
In London on July 3 Lord Loreburn introduced a measure to raise colonial members on the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council to seven. The bill would empower the court to summon assessors and include ex judges from India and autonomous colonies in appeals from those regions.
A Treasury statement from London shows that government departments hold 200 million sterling in securities, including 158 million in 2½ per cent consols and 25 million in the capital value of annuities.
The Select Committees approve the Daylight Saving Bill with a proposed one hour clock shift in April and September. The Times and Chronicle disapprove.
July reports state tariff reform newspapers criticized an official Blue Book for inaccuracy about the cost of living in a German town, prompting the Board of Trade to withdraw the publication.
Cardinal Logue criticized a small group of critics who, like Nonconformists, fear priests in schools during Mr Dillon's Education Bill remarks. The Kilkenny address condemned efforts seen as aiming to bar clergy from education while praising broader liberality.
Persian provinces move to close gajpmas or political clubs and organize Hemmensirehiote events in a bid to honor a notable figure, as reported by the Pér Press Association from Teheran on July 3.
In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey said Persian troops around the British Legation in Teheran had withdrawn. Britain demanded safety guarantees for refugees and fair trials for crime suspects with legation witnesses present. Fighting continued at Tabriz with Europeans believed safe.
Sullivan Brisbane and Wicks, brothers in law, quarrelled at Silver Spur. Sullivan shot Wicks, battered his head with an axe, then shot himself. Wicks died from his injuries. Weather report notes useful rain in coastal districts easing heavy frosts. Pacific Coast bakers warned of tactics by men who buy bread for sailors and flee without paying leading to losses.
A Dalgety and Company cable from Laxidon dated July 2 reports strong demand and firm prices for frozen lamb and mutton in New Zealand with Canterbury and North Island grades quoted. Beef demand weakens while top Australian and New Zealand butter values are noted as firm. UK imports for the week ending June 27 total 25 000 long hundredweight, down from 87 000 last year.
The Ashburton branch of the New Zenland Partners Co operative Association held a weekly sale with strong demand and clear entries. Pigs and poultry showed higher baconer prices and mixed poultry rates. fruit trees and shrubs were cleared. Mr H. Stephenson reported good attendance with prices for poultry and produce ranging across several shillings per item.
Messrs Friedlander Bros Ltd offer Mr James Nee’s farm near Methven, 100 acres in 4 paddocks with a 4 room house scullery loose-box 4-stall stable shearing shed sheepyards and 30 acres in oats. Balance in stubble bidding started £25 per acre and closed with a pass in at £30 per acre.
In Gisborne, the Anglo Welsh team defeated Poverty Bay Union with a 4-0 score at the close of the first half. Earlier, a High School vs Hampstead public school alumni match was played on the High School grounds with present and past scholars competing.
In Wellington on July 4 the Waterside Workers Conference backed a proposal from Auckland to offer a bonus to encourage the propagation of a white population in New Zealand. The motion was carried after an interesting discussion.
At a Canterbury Industrial Association meeting the group protested any plan to extend Lyttelton harbour works, arguing it would jeopardize the canal scheme. A Melbourne telegram reports the death of theatre manager Dan Barry. Norman Ball was fined one shilling for exhibiting his name on a public hoarding in Dunedin. Captain Edwin predicts northerly winds and falling barometer.
Borgh Wannacott states publicly he is not the person connected to the recent Sly Grog selling case. The notice clarifies his innocence amid ongoing inquiries.
In a public address to the electors of Ash Burton FB Flatman declares his intention to contest the Ashburton seat at the next General Election. He promises to speak to voters once his parliamentary duties end and asks for their support and judgment after he presents his views.
R W Maslin invites electors of the New Ashburton electorate to meet in Oddfellows Hall Ashburton Monday evening at 8 o clock for an address on political questions. His Worship the Mayor Mr H Davis will preside with front seats for ladies. Also notices call for unfinished work and a meeting of ladies stall holders and assistants at Brigade Rooms next Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Instructions from Mr J. G. Lilley set a complete clearing sale for Wednesday July 13 1908 at the Flemington homestead. The list includes multiple implements ploughs harrows drills seed sower grasses and grain gear plus fowls and sundries with Gale at 12 noon and luncheon provided by the Farmers' Co op.
Electors of Ashburton County selected Mrs Maddien to run a high class pastrycook and confectionery business with a restaurant and tea room. Premises at the former H M Bushell shop on Fast Street renovated to modern standards. The notice confirms a dissolution and new partnership Wilding andAcland BarristersSolicitors and Notaries Public.
Property offered for sale by owner now in Christchurch. One acre with 66 ft frontage on Tancred Street and a 94 chain depth. Includes a cottage occupied by C F Clayton. Well situated and expected to rise in value.
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