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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 23, 1909
Page
2
The owner directs a prompte sale of a land block on the Main Road to Springburn adjoining Mr F. W. Hills property near the School Store and Post Office. The site lies about five minutes from the Railway Station. The sale aims to conclude promptly.
July moon phases listed include Full Moon on the 3rd at 9 11 p.m. Last Quarter on the 10th at 10 28 p.m. New Moon on the 17th at 10 28 p.m. First Quarter on the 26th at 11 15 p.m. The entry covers July 25 to July 30 and notes moon and sun relations.
Wellington reports the Government will stop all assisted immigration for the winter while honoring contracts with those already arranged. The Acting Premier said prior nominees will not be interfered with though no new arrivals will be assisted during the season due to climate and employment concerns.
The subject will be in residence at Methven from July 1st and may be consulted there.
A mixed Timaru column reports on a letter about a Wanganui Garrison Band tour to the colonies. It covers Tinwald Society proceedings with new members and debates on Ward Government policy. Also noted are measles at Waimate High School, sales of frozen meat, NZ Farmers Union talk, glacial era notes, divorce questions, patent names, Barrier strike funds, wildlife notes, and varied local notices.
At Methven Magistrate Court on July 22 George Lightfoot Inspector of Awards sued Thomas O Riley for ten pounds penalty for underpaying workers W Auwig and Beverley between January and June 1909. The defense argued magistrates lacked jurisdiction and the justices declined to hear the case citing statutory limits.
At a Canterbury Acclimatisation Society meeting Professor Blunt reported eggs of New Zealand wrens found after old shed clearance in the Methven area. Members urged road boards to stop buying native eggs and heads as illegal, noting protection rules and past nest thefts by boys.
At a Otago Trades and Labour Council meeting the Executive submitted four unemployment reports. They argue unemployment will end only if industry is organized on scientific lines with state control of production distribution and exchange. They call for political action to form a Labour Party in Parliament under Labour control.
In a Dominion women's hockey game at the Domain, Ashburton Club defeated Victoria Christchurch 6 goals to nil. Scorers included BE Andres two goals along with Stock Armstrong Thomas and I Warner. Defenders K Clark and Hewson praised. Aly Stock refereed.
Boxing championships open in Dunedin with judges Batt and Shaw and referee Cook. First rounds see Otago's W Campbell defeat D Nelligan Canterbury and Wellington's W Weinand defeat M Baldwin Southland, plus numerous bouts across featherweight to heavyweight with Otago and Canterbury contenders advancing.
The article notes lime use on grain root crops and pasture as highly profitable. Lime is offered on special terms, with full particulars from Blackburne Smith and Co at 122 Manchester Street Christchurch.
A pro license petition from AUOKLAND in July 99 challenged the Mantkau Licensing Committee decision to close the Harp of Kirin Hotel at Ellerslie. The case, argued before Judge Fudge Sim, was referred directly to the Court of Appeal for action.
Lord Kimnaird breaks ground on a Bloomsbury Y M C A project costing 150000 pounds with 35000 pounds already subscribed. The scheme includes hotel accommodation for 300 and a technical college.
A foreigner failed to obtain 27000 pounds via fictitious cablegrams after suspicion by cashiers at three London banks. No injuries reported. Investigation ongoing.
Mr Asquith has given notice to empower the Deputy Chairman of Committees to accept a closure to quicken Budget progress. Chambers discuss potential dissolution and constitutional conflict between Lords and Commons. Churchill’s remarks spark laughter and dispute over whether dissolution is imminent.
Mr Gladstone replying to Mr Snow denounces suffragists in Holloway for refusing prison dress and medical examination. They faced solitary confinement after biting warders, kicking, and throwing food from cells. Six were discharged for refusing food, with more expected to be released for the same reason.
In the House of Commons the Master of Elibank described Mr Baker's speech as timely and sensible. He noted Baker had long been a leading advocate of Thoan reforms.
The Bradford Chamber of Commerce narrowly approves preferential treatment within the Empire by 157 to 148 but will keep representatives neutral at the Chambers of Commerce Conference in Sydney this September.
At a Proportional Representation Society meeting Sir Edward Clark lauded Tasmanian success with proportional representation. The Tasmanian Agent General outlined its workings while British peers Lord Milner Earl Cromer Lord Hugh Cecil and Lord McDonnell backed PR as part of electoral reform.
In Paris on July 22 a large group of French deputies were absent abroad for an inter-Parliamentary Pacificist demonstration. New attendance rules ended proxy voting, preventing Clemenceau supporters from voting for absent colleagues and denying the government a likely victory. Press critique targets Clemenceau and Belcaso while urging a cabinet reshuffle under President Fallerey.
A dealer advertises Go-carts with a free Eider down Quilt for every purchase. Fifteen cart models in stock showcase new patterns and shades with invited inspection. The copy also includes whimsical lines about hunting and Woods' Pep mint Cure.
The Lord Mayor entertained Admiral May and 500 Fleet officers at a luncheon at the Guildhall.
Report from Madrid dated July 29 says families of soldiers bound for Mali ga Morocco tried to stop the departure train. Ten injured in clashes with police. A Barcelona battalion ordered to Melilla threatened officers. later reinforcements restored order. Mutineers had their cartridges taken.
London July 21 The Colonial Office plans to treat defence delegates as national guests, akin to the Imperial Conference. Australian delegates are expected to stay at the Hotel Cecil.
The South African Conference approved the Constitution schedules with minor drafting amendments. No further meetings with imperial representatives planned. The second reading of the Union Bill is scheduled for Tuesday in the House of Commons.
A series of Arab attacks on Melilla were repulsed with heavy losses to Spanish forces. Ten Spanish soldiers were killed and twenty wounded. Madrid faces antiwar demonstrations as reinforcements are debated amid curbs on troop departures. Melilla lies on the Moroccan coast amid ongoing combat.
First Lieutenant Ford of the Pioneer faced a court martial after missing his ship at Wellington. He was dismissed from the ship, lost two years of seniority, and given a severe reprimand. Railways report gross earnings for the year exceed £5,000,000. Parliament opened in Adelaide with Governor’s speech promising three railways and land policy reforms. Labour party may move no confidence. Dreadnought fund subsidy proposal rejected by State Premier Wade. Bent Land Commission report exonerates the ex-Premier from questioned land dealings.
In Dunedin on July 22 the Hon Dr Findlay urged closer land settlement to boost farmers and outlined 400 200 acre sections to be opened under Land for Settlement Improved Regulations. He described state advances for homes, wage incentives, and public selection with occupancy required. He cited 1 530 129 acres settled since 1906 and 108 000 acres advertised now with 8 000 more by August, stressing self-help and frugality.
Captain John Gibbs reports relief from rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago after taking RHEUMO. Testimonials claim the remedy neutralises and expels excess uric acid from blood and cured hundreds, with sales through chemists and storekeepers at 28 Guild and 45 6d.
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