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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 21, 1909
Page
4
A small grocer thanks customers for liberal support and asks for continued patronage. He lists current prices on prime mutton and beef items per pound and per piece, noting goods are made from the best meat by Mr T. arber.
Burnett Street Telephone 148 LA Bplendid Little Home 6-room house with water tanks garden price £375. Also fish restaurant in Tancred Street for sale with large turnover. Various small homes to let Alford Forest Road Main South Road Tinwald 10 acres land for lease. H E Curtis.
The committee held a meeting with 1910 seasonal plans and a tribute to the late John Gilmour, praising Kelvin stock and Scottish horse breeding. Exhibits from the Imperial London show will tour Ashburton, while owl import concerns prompt advice on distribution. New members were elected and balance sheets for the Winter Show and ploughing match were adopted.
A short disclaimer accompanies reader letters stating the newspaper does not endorse or bear responsibility for opinions expressed by correspondents. The note clarifies that letters reflect individual views and do not represent the publication.
A reader argues that a municipal public market should take precedence over broader regional goals. The writer urges the Borough Council to use reserves to establish a market now, claiming it would benefit producers and ratepayers by reducing reliance on distant centers.
The Mount Peel Road Board held a July 16 meeting with G J Dennis town chairman presiding. Discussions covered shingling on Mount Michael Valley road, forest-side repairs, a petition to connect with Opuba and Gudex roads, and the resignation of clerk and overseer D Macfarlane after eighteen years of service.
The Military Correspondent asserts that the British Army is solid and argues for doubling the Territorial Force to 600 000, urging national service. He cites the Regular Field Army at 255 000 and a total liability of 330 000, with a shortfall in officers, and notes a recruit total of 170 772 in the year to March.
In the Kiri paka coalminers dispute in Auckland, Manning of the Federated Coalminers Union urged wage increases to align with others. He argued the minimum wage had become the maximum since the Arbitration Act. Justice Sim stated striking liability depends on registration status.
Wellington July 20 Judge McArthur to rule on if 24 hours notice of dismissal must be given in port. Union sues Union Steam Ship Co for 10 pounds claiming breach of award. Company gave notice at Westport that a seaman would be dismissed at Wellington. Union argues notice due on arrival in port. Hearing featured Mr W T Young for Union and Mr Levi for Union Company.
Bull Lyons alias Harry Davis was given three years on each of three forgery and uttering charges along with one theft from a dwelling and one theft count with sentences to run concurrently. Rangi Ueremu received six months with hard labour for uttering a forged cheque. George Sullivan pleaded guilty to forgery and uttering and got two years with hard labour. Charles Geddes, labeled habitual criminal, was sentenced to three years with hard labour for forgery and uttering.
A four-man deputation from mining districts will meet Minister of Mines R McKenzie this week to press for water power rule changes. They oppose a £14 183 2d annual charge per head for uncollected water, and seek regulatory relaxations. Representatives include Guinness Colvin and Seddon, with Herries to speak for northern goldfields.
News from Greymouth reports a proposal by the Minister of Railways to levy an export duty of 24 per 200 feet on timbers shipped from Greymouth wharf. William Morris of the West Coast Timber Millers Association protested, noting high rail freights and the trade’s limited capacity to bear extra costs. The Minister said revenue is needed for Greymouth Harbour Board and delayed action until the new board is gazetted and consulted. The policy mirrors charges in other Harbour Boards except Greymouth and Westport.
Judgment by S.M. Northcroft finds Pakatoa Island inmates unqualified electors. He ruled that those detained under Police Offences Act orders were prisoners and not eligible to be enrolled, and ordered their names removed from the electoral roll for the Manukau district.
Official 1908 statistics show births exceeded deaths by 40 411 and total population at 39 252 245. Marriages reached 35 92E the highest since 1873 while divorces climbed to 11 515. a New York to Chicago train covered 965 miles in 967 minutes using six engines.
The Wellington gathering reviewed trotting’s three stages from raw beginnings to a growing industry. President praised breeders and clubs, noted NZ records and a future era, and discussed finances and rule changes including licensing and race colours. Officers were elected and next conference set for Wellington.
Letters from customers in New Zealand describe Lane's Emulsion as highly beneficial for asthma bronchitis weak lungs and overall health. Testimonials claim rapid improvements after taking multiple bottles and praise the product as the king of remedies regularly prescribed by leading physicians.
The North German Lloyd Company reports 71,225 emigrants shipped from Bremen in the first five months, up from 18,822 in the same period last year. May totals were 13,115 with 12,138 to North America, 482 to La Plata, and 495 to Brazil.
Local butcher announces deep price cuts on mutton beef and small goods with cash discounts. Sides of mutton cost 2d to 4d per pound with various cuts listed, primest wethers priced at cost, beef and small goods also reduced. A 24 discount is offered for accounts paid within a month.
MOTTAGE PROPERTY at Beach Road with four rooms verandah scullery detached wash-house owners Gillies seek quick sale as they move to the North stand Full particulars on application. OR SALE at Reduced Prices building allotments fronting Anne Street Taymhor Road Graham's Road Charles Street and others. TO LET at Reduced Rentals Shop in Somerset Buildings opposite Burnett Street also an office or small shop Amanda MLG Money on Mortgage £2000 and £1400 to lend on approved freehold farm securities at lowest current rates T Bullock
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