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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
4
A shipment of first class parlor and church organs, 18 star models with full tone and elegant finish, claims to be the finest reed organs imported. Prices offered 20 percent lower than rivals in the colony, with music test and instruction book. Terms arranged. Contact 426 H. M. Jones.
The Ashburton Trotting Club body met with about twenty members. H J Nicoll presided as the secretary read the annual report for the season ending July 21 1908. The balance showed a credit, stakes rose to 1110, and meetings were extended to two days for the first time. The committee outlined plans for rules, course improvements, and a permanent track, with officers elected and rules adopted.
The Trotting Clubs Conference met in Wellington with President Mr G. Payling in the chair. He reported a £1400 rise in stakes and over £8000 more totalisator revenue than last year, noting strong club positions and calls for minimum stake rules and stricter stewarding.
In 2.3 p.m. sitting, ministers refuted claims the Agricultural Labourers Accommodation Act would be delayed. Defence and naval subsidies discussed. Mr Sidey and Mr Rutherford led critiques of Labour policy, Land for Settlements Act, and freehold proposals. Debate continued past midnight with support for native uplift and wool markets.
The Lowcliffe Band of Hope monthly meeting met at the school on Friday the 10th. Mrs Fountaine presided with Mr W Jowell as vice president. A temperance actress from Willowby entertained attendees. The program included songs by Winter Fountaine recitations by Freda Williams and Gwen Price a violin solo by Ligh and a piano item by Miss R Fare. Local farmers Westaway and Cr West were noted for recent farm sale, improvements and plans for a new wool shed and shearing setup.
Walter Symonds faced the Police Court at Gisborne on July 21 charged with shooting Mary Agnes Petersen at Pakarac on June 9. Petersen testified, Dr Collins described wounds, and Harold Millstead recounted retrieving the revolver. Witnesses including Gardiner Nicholls Shaw and Detective Rawle gave statements. Symonds admitted the act and was committed for trial.
A testimonial from Elisabeth Mowat of Gore claims she suffered over twenty years with rheumatism and sciatica before using Rheumo. She reports relief after a single dose and urges others to try it. Rheumo is sold by chemists and stores at 2s 6d and ds 6d.
Property listings in Ashburton including a seven room dwelling with bath, laundry and outbuildings on Cass and Moore, a seven room residence on Willow Street, a seven room house in Cameron Street West, a four year old Peter Street home, and two acre plots on Winter's Road. Also 2 acre and other sections in Allenton and Hampstead areas. Rentals offered. agents Harold E. Curtis invites inspections.
Advertises property rentals and sales including a 7 room house on Cameron Street near the Railway, a new 4 room cottage with 4 acre front on Jones Road, shop premises opposite the railway, and a commodious 11 room dwelling in Wills Street West with 3 acre section. Also lists Mutton and beef cuts for sale by T Bullock agent.
Dunedin obituary reports the death of Alexander Grigor aged 76. A veteran teacher, he spent close to 60 years in the profession in Otago.
Perth reports a nine foot long turtle weighing 112 pounds was captured at Rottness Island. It is described as the largest on record.
The G. H. Carson Cycle and Motor Works on Tancred Street promotes winter overhaul and renovation services at low prices. They offer doorstep pick up and return, with guaranteed satisfaction to keep workshops busy during bad weather.
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