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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
2
The discussion questions the coming dominance of air power, noting French and German experiments with dirigible ships. Expert opinion argues airships alone won’t overturn balance of power, predicting countermeasures and eventual integration as standard military equipment.
Plans for the Lagmhor estate subdivision are nearly ready with sale slated in a few months. Hugo Gorlitz is named manager of the Dresden Music Depot Ashburton branch. Reports note welcome rain aiding spring ploughing and crop prospects. A woman known as Madame St Vincent faced palmistry charges, later dismissed. A hemp milling breakthrough is claimed by Richardson and Scott. A Bible Class social drew about sixty youths with varied games and performances. News on Mr C W Hervey’s boat disappearance remains unsolved. A Kiwi box trial remark referenced dogs and a near-miss incident on a passing train. A speeding car case linked to Mr P Hallenstein will go to Oamaru Court May 19. Peppermint Cure advert ends the item.
Messrs Nicoll Bros acquire 82 foot frontage Burnett Street brick property occupied by Dresden Piano Co Christchurch Press Co and others. Masterton Council sees large gas works debt and urges closer settlement estates. Canterbury unions discuss Labour candidate for Arbitration Court. Auckland trades confront flour duty. Pages include local governance notes and social items.
At the Magistrate's Court J Warkitt was fined for a Stamp Act breach while a prohibition order was renewed against one person and an order against another was adjourned. In cases J Boucher v W McClimont and J Nee v J McNallin judgments favored plaintiffs for parts of claims and costs. Weather shifts from bright to cold with late-week snow and frosts improving land.
The Hon J Anstey urged amendment to cropping rules under the Lands for Settlement Act. He cited cases in Canterbury where tenants faced high penalties to lift restrictions, noting a third of capital value trigger and proposed reforms to free tenants after acquiring that share.
The New Zealand footballers received a hearty welcome in Sydney with the Town Hall crowded. Wade presided and extended a government welcome while Willie, team manager, assured the party would not undertake a professional tour to Britain, stirring enthusiasm.
Southern Cross senior team drew with local club after a fair game with help from lower graders. Methven juniors beat Southern Cross 3 0 at Methven with Mr F B Robillard refereeing. A Scrappy third grade match still gave the A team an easy win. Springburn and Ashburton High had a six point town school match won by Ashburton. Bricklayers list for tomorrow’s Domain Oval game against Carpenters. Ashburton Association forwards named for Christchurch selectors. Rugby Union to guarantee Wellington Union against Baskiville suspension losses.
Philip Kissel faced Police Court in Wellington for allegedly escaping custody in Christchurch on May 26, 1908. He had been jailed for ten years for a criminal offence, moved to Sunnyside Mental Hospital, later to Sydney where he was convicted of house breaking, and identified by Detective Cassells during extradition matters.
The King Queen and Princess Victoria were warmly received in Dublin for the Exhibition visit. His Majesty praised the display for promoting Ireland's commercial and industrial prosperity after a long inspection of the Irish industries section. The royal party then toured decorated streets amid constant cheering and handkerchiefs.
The King and Queen toured the New Zealand Court in Dublin and spoke with Mr Reeves. They viewed photographs of red deer and learned that the Prince Consort sent the earliest red deer to New Zealand. They also inspected cold storage exhibits.
The Maharajah of Cashmere, via Press Association from Bombay dated July 11, says the Indian educational system fuels disloyalty and unrest. He argues universities churn out degree holders without occupations who join popular agitation.
London reports show Scotland's Land Values Bill entering a second reading amid a heated vote. Critics warn the plan could extend to England and transform local taxation. Debates reference Henry George and New Zealand prosperity linked to land value taxation and calls for housing reform.
In Sydney a court martial found Commander Fitzmaurice guilty of an error in leaving the bridge without an order during the barrier reef patrol of the Elms Piramus voyage. Lieutenant Hurst was ordered to remain on the bridge until the reef passed. The crew was praised for refloating the vessel.
At a Blenheim Civil Service meeting presided by Mr Scott-Smith M A, members resolved to request the Government to pass a Bill this session establishing a civil servants superannuation scheme.
The fortnightly Methven stock sale drew a large crowd of buyers yesterday. About 1200 sheep were yarded and nearly all stock including cattle and pigs sold. Prices ranged from lambs 12s 7d to 17s 6d, wethers 19s 1d and 1g 3d, ewes 5s 4d to 19s, merino wethers 1s 9d to 18s, cattle two cows at 20s, pigs 9s to 2d.
The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency reports London spot tallow values with Fing mutton at 36s per cwt and good-heef at 34s per cwt while Dalgety and Co relay prices at par minus 3d in their latest telegram. Melbourne shows spirited competition for hides with prices favoring sellers as market activity remains firm.
A vintage ad touts a Br ey Boo Polish claiming relief from rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago restoring health and happiness. The product is advertised as sold everywhere and available in a full sized tin receiver, promising benefit after earlier distributions.
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