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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
2
birth notice reports Mrs W Fitzroy Raphael of Bristol Street St Albans welcomed a daughter on July 15 at Bhun darri. The rest of the text lists moon phases and times, with no additional contextual details.
The Ashburton Guardian reports the Financial Statement debate opening Tuesday night with the Premier promising safeguards for infant life. It covers tourney activity, Arbour Day plans, road proclamations, Arthurs Pass tunnel tender, tramway coal contracts, and local efforts on land policy, drought effects, fruitgrower protests, and community meetings.
The Budget notes that poll tax failed to stop Chinese arrival as funds are found to pay it. Authorities argue for stricter limits through a higher education test. The aim is to reduce numbers and raise immigrant standards. Legislation on these lines will be introduced.
A newspaper column states that the paper does not hold itself responsible for the opinions expressed by correspondents. It emphasizes editorial autonomy and reader responsibility in evaluating letters and comments.
A reader requests a correction to Monday night Borough Council minutes under Water Supply. The speaker says the council should call for competitive schemes not competent engineers and asks publication of this correction regarding the Cyrun Williams high pressure water report.
Sir Joseph Ward outlined a comprehensive local government reform bill during the Financial Statement. He said it would be introduced but unlikely to pass this session due to its size and importance. The measure would be int ernated for full consideration by all affected parties and Parliament next session.
A government plan proposes major cuts in inland postcard postage to half a penny and to lower letter registration fees to a penny for initial four ounces. Magazine postage would drop to one penny per pound. Telegraph charges may be abolished at country offices with city deliveries expanding and a general move toward universal telephone and telegraph access. Estimated public concession approx 20,000 pounds.
July reports from Wellineron and nearby areas detail Jaketh Eddy Wearne's death by self harm using hydrochloric acid, Zealandia wreck with Alfred Chapman and Rowley O'Brien, an accident at Coronet Peak injuring rabbit hunter, a boy crushed by a sledge at Warepa, and the disappearance of Edward Hooker with bones later found suspected to be his.
The Waipori installation failed last evening plunging Dunedin into darkness for about fifteen minutes. Main streets and the railway station lost light and passengers waited. Water supplies used for lighting and signals were disrupted, causing delays and inconvenience.
In Auckland on July 16 the Railway Department set up a steam rock drill to accelerate quarry work for the Auckland Penrose duplication. Hand drill workers have been reassigned, equipment loss is noted, and a covert threat to disable the drill has been reported amid worker dissatisfaction.
Government plans extend classification and superannuation to the public service. A £30,000 request this year supports salary adjustments and funding via public money. Parliament’s approval anticipated as the system grows across Railways and Post and Telegraph, with statutory orders subject to both Houses. A return of civil service names and salaries will be tabled before estimates.
An old advertisement promotes Woods Greet Peppermint Cure for bronchial cough. The brief copy lists the product name and price as sixpence and two shillings, implying a medicinal remedy from a bygone era.
Two Japanese spies arrested in California are released. In Capetown the Rand strike shows signs of collapse with Inike managers willing to absorb the strikers except for the ringleaders.
From St Petersburg a report says General Alikhanoff former Governor of Tiflis was driving with General Gueboff his wife and daughter when a bomb exploded killing Alikhanoff Madame Ghiehoff and the coachman and injuring several others.
Report states eighteen armed robbers captured the steamer Sophia in the Black Sea. One suspect named Toney escaped in boats with 50 000 roubles belonging to a Russian batik. The dated note cites Sr. Peratsuna on July 16.
Par Press Association reports an explosion of powder aboard the battleship Georgia off Massachusetts during target practice. The blast killed five sailors and injured twelve, including three officers. A spark from the Georgia canal is suspected to have ignited the powder.
An important discovery from Borxxrin dated July 27 credits John Murray of Woodbank with a method to treat ferret distemper. He reports that alcohol in brandy and milk cures affected ferrets almost without exception, a practice previously fatal in most cases.
The tariff proposal lists many items moving to free or reduced rates after October 31, with tobacco products, glass, oils, and textiles among free items. Several categories such as chemicals, surgical instruments, hosiery, and motor cars see substantial increases, while petrol products and certain machinery face new duties or higher rates.
The administration of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act notes delays in hearings and vexatious appeals from the Conciliation Boards to the Arbitration Court. Bills to address half holiday issues in shops and factories will be introduced. Also mentions rare woods and a peppermint cure promotion at R D Johnston's Cycle Sale offering 30 percent reductions on bicycles and accessories.
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