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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 20, 1907
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a link or wait period involving the United Kingdom via Naples, ending at Ashburton in July and involving a London event in September. Details on dates and exact actions remain unclear.
Harry Funge aged 56 died on July 19 at his late residence at the corner of West Belt and Cox Street Ashburton.
The House tabled the Land Bill and the National Endowment Bill with authoritative summaries. Local items note a Australia New Zealand match tonight at Sydney, a Loyal Ashburton Lodge meeting, and a band social with profits aiding the band.
The document outlines the Land and Income Assessment Act amendments including definitions of land for tax, the treatment of unimproved value, graduated land tax scales, absentee taxation penalties, company and joint ownership rules, trustee and mortgage provisions, and a schedule detailing rates by unimproved value brackets. It preserves pre 1907 land tax practices for earlier periods and sets administration rules for ownership structures and exemptions.
A correspondence item notes the publication does not hold itself responsible for opinions expressed by respondents. It emphasizes editorial independence and reader input.
Hampstead letter outlines definitions of orchard pests and urges enforcement of an act requiring owners to spray trees. It lists remedies including Montauk for winter blight and Bordeaux mixture for mildew and scab, with preparation steps and dosages. The writer offers further formulas and notes a July 19 1007 date and A.M. signature.
A welcome social for Rev Adam Begg was held at Lauriston with large turnout. Rev G Inglis presided, performances by local musicians, and speeches praising the new minister followed by refreshments and a presentation of sovereigns to Rev Inglis.
London reports show Mr Smith protesting in the House of Commons against redress denial in the Mdalji case while Mr Gladstone defends prior investigations. A Colne Valley by election yields Grayson 3648 Bright 3495 Wheeles 3997 with results noted. War secretary Haldane says tender dates for army preserved meats cannot be altered now but future bids will aim to suit the Australian market.
A Polish force tried to cross the Austro Russian frontier at Zwoonitz. A mob of Russian guards attacked them with clubs, fatally wounding several and dispersing the group. The incident was reported from St. Petersburg with details dated July 19.
The New York World reports President Roosevelt did not authorize sending a Pacific battleship fleet nor know of such orders. The fleet will cruise in fall for maneuvers, destination undecided, with plans unrelated to the Japanese issue. The paper mocks a July 4 misstatement and notes California may seek to ease anti-Japanese sentiment.
Seoul reports the Korean Emperor will abdicate today amid unrest near the palace. Hitler State leaders press Japan to treat the Emperor fairly, warning they may die as martyrs if not. A newspaper office was damaged in the mob action.
The Johannesburg Miners Association declares the strike off by a large majority but postpones announcement. At the request of R L Outhwaite, the Parliamentary Committee of the British Trades Union Congress asks unions to assist the Rand strikers.
A July heat wave struck New York and Philadelphia with a thousand people prostrated. The Benevolent Society procession of 10,000 saw over 8000 victims. Twenty-five deaths reported and 50 expected to recover not. Hospitals filled and animals suffered losses.
London Bisley meeting reports Ardill of New South Wales won the Barlow competition first prize of 30 pounds with a score of 103. The July 19 date anchors the event and the top score.
The Higher Court advised the sentences on Captain and Aly Grey for fogging natives at Nairobi East Africa. The court did not order a new trial as imprisonment had already been undergone.
Sydney July 20 At the inquest into an Imperial pensioner who died by his own hand his wife testified he had attempted suicide at least a dozen times often around full moons She said she cut the rope to prevent him from hanging himself five or six times Melbourne July 20 Senate questions Pacific cable press rates and cross nations news flow to European papers Cabinet not yet considering rate reductions but reviewing whether Commonwealth news could be sent via the Pacific cable under Parliament control.
Commercial note records July 20 at 11 52 a m. Merinos and fine ergas breds hold firm at full rates while low cross breds ease.
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