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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
4
A correspondent laments municipal indolence in Ashburton and Hampstead New Zealand. The letter urges bold use of borough reserves to fund building, leases to raise revenue, and upgraded roads, water, and lighting to ease rates and spur progress.
Two young men Schmidt and Cummins appeared at the Police Court on a charge of stealing postal notes. The Crown Solicitor asked for a further remand due to a large amount of money yet to be accounted for and other charges pending. The magistrate granted remand until Wednesday with bail not opposed if the Crown fails to proceed.
London July 3 The Advisory Committee posted a solution urging the Marylebone Club to notify the Board of Control that counties strongly favor a triangular contest. It will be impossible to invite any colonial eleven for 1909, except for that purpose.
A short note claims Hope peppermint cure aids bronchial coughs and asks if Gd an t relates to remedy efficacy.
Court activity shows 38 sittings total with 39 ordinary cases heard by the Stipendiary Magistrate. Total claims sued £676 17s 1d. recovered £446 1s. Distress warrants, writs, and bailiff service tallied, with 79 persons summoned or apprehended and 66 in fines or convictions. Licensure actions included 116 prosecutions and notable sly grog activity reported.
The Rangitata Road Board held a meeting at Lismore with all members present. They approved the Ballantyne road re forming and noted progress on Barnswood road, Naling shingling, and various repairs including near Ealing station and Rangitata bridge.
The Wala nui Road Board held a Saturday meeting with members J Bruce chairing. Discussions covered subsidy declarations under local finance acts, a balance sheet from Ashburton County Council, objections to leasing a reserve, a bid to lease Shingle Reserve No 26526, and a stone crusher hire arrangement with the Borough Council. A 5d rate levy was approved and the rate book signed. Road condition reports for Riverside and Titzgerald were ordered, with notes to address East Street and Smith Road.
The overseer's report was read and approved. Accounts totaling £9 were passed for payment before the Board rose.
The church marked its one year since opening June 2 with morning and evening services led by Rev. W Hewitson of Knox Church Dunedin. Large crowds attended as the building fund was boosted by over £20 from the day’s collections. Hewitson preached on John 1 41 urging Christians to spread faith, train disciples, and make the church missionary. He emphasized home influence, personal experience, and the father’s role in religious instruction.
Advertises Frootoids as a superior aperient medicine for headache indigestion and liver support. Claims rapid relief remove waste from blood tissues and organs, prevent serious illness from ordinary laxatives, and cure bilious attacks. Details dosages prices and availability through chemists Geelong and Wellington branch.
The notice details multiple properties including a GMall shop with attached dwelling in Tinwald fronting Main Street, a seven room dwelling in Cameron Street, and premises in Saunders Buildings once occupied by Mr Rowbotham. Also offered is a 1 acre parcel with 66 ft frontage on Wancred Street and a cottage occupied by Mrs F Clayton, all described as well situated with potential value growth.
Rain fell on 14 days in Alford with a high of 101 points on the 27th and 97 points on the 80th. Total 8 inches 8 points. At Rakaia rain total 2.94 inches over 16 days, peaking 1.12 inches on the 27th.
Rain fell on nine days at Winchmore in June with a total of 3.69 inches. Readings include 13 points on the 4th, 26 points on the 8th, and 1.02 inches on the 27th, among other amounts. The overall total for June 2907 is listed as 0.67 inches.
Weather notes show rain on 16 days with a peak 1.80 inches on the 27th and a monthly total of 4.08 inches reported by Mrs W. G. Gallagher.
The article notes a past month rainfall of 1.97 inches with a maximum 57 and minimum 27 degrees. July began with 1.14 inches of rain on the 1st morning. Carew, June 1908 records show 4.70 inches across ten days, heaviest 1.40 on the 27th, 1.21 on the 28th, and 0.04 on the 30th. The period was mild with lush vegetation as rain helped subsoil moisture.
In February 1907 Hawera Electric Light Co sued Eltham Borough Council for compensation over loss of power after the Waingongoro stream was tapped at Witham for municipal water. The Compensation Court did not decide, noting law points to refer to the Full Court. By consent a case was stated for the Appeal Court and will be argued at upcoming sittings.
Properties for sale by owners near Adburton eight miles away offer freezing works and stock markets, large and substantial holdings, and government lots. Attractive, value-packed, with small deposits required. suitable for retirement or expanding operations across Dominion regions.
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