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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
3
The Sydney strike situation grows grave with reports of a looming mass action. The Labour Council met in secrecy at Trades Halls while the Wharf Labourers'Union prepares to strike on short notice and police bolster country districts.
A moderate service is kept with trams after six. Government action under the Industrial Disputes Act is awaited as railway men, tramway and engine workers meet with representatives to present requests. A 70,000 strong demonstration and widespread sympathy actions follow, while the Labour Council seeks an independent board to handle the Croucher case. Trams run cautiously. mass meetings and allied unions show broad support.
London reports 1 745 000 quarters of wheat and flour afloat. Continent shipments 1 020 000, Atlantic 280 000, Pacific 13 000. Europe total this week 615 000 quarters, including 180 000 from Argentina and Uruguay.
Wellington delegates from the New Zealand Alliance pressed the Premier for licensing reform via a bare majority poll. The Premier said no licensing legislation would be introduced this session and urged unanimity, noting strong reformist opposition and parliamentary resistance.
Citizens differ on job scarcity in Ashburton as farmers note plenty of labour while many has been out of work long term. A reporter finds employment is tight since harvest and threshing. Married men seek nearby jobs, single men eye high pressure water works. no Premier reply yet to H Davis Glaver.
Wellington July 27 Minister of Public Works Mr Hall-Jones told press men he could find work for hundreds on the co operative averna. He argued physically capable men should not stay idle in downs and pan out food. He explained wages are based on payment by results with eight shillings a day possible at top performance and many men earning more.
Dunedin reports minimal unemployment with most enquiries from single skilled workers. Christchurch Labour Bureau notes only few need work, with railway construction at Broken River offering opportunities. City Engineer says no applications from truly needy cases on Saturday morning.
The Liberal side may urge Joseph Ivess to stand again for Selwyn if a suitable candidate does not emerge in time. Ivess has stood for Selwyn twice before and polled well. he now resides in retirement in Christchurch.
The report records ten degrees of frost on Sunday morning and eleven and a half the next day. Sunday night brought several showers keeping ground soggy and unsuitable for cultivation. Sheep losses from severe weather remain unclear with reports possibly exaggerated as snowed and smothered flocks are expected to be counted after snow sheds. In Christchurch July 27 the day began mild but a severe frost at night gave way to warm sunshine by noon. Captain Edwin notes moderate to strong winds and little glass movement, predicting very cold tonight.
Good entries of wool skins and fat sold well at Ashburton yards on July 27 with a brighter tone than recent months. Skins included crossbreds and merinos with varied prices per skin and per lb for wool and fleece, fats and bag fat quoted, hides and horsehair also sold.
California wins the Winter Oats Handicap with Maharanui second and Tandwern third finishing in 1min 50sec. Final Hradle Handicap sees Letherin first, Suip second, Scotty third with a time of 26 seconds. Kia Gra Hack Handicap results list Silkweb first, Regal Maid second, Yosami third in 24 seconds.
The Fire Brigade bazaar opens Thursday at 9 30 pm with a mayoral ceremony and a torchlight procession. Organisers promise broad attractions many novelties and a musical program by Donald McLean with Butterfly dancers and side shows. Proceeds support a fancy stall and a dance tonight in the Orange Hall.
A brief note describes a remedy labeled Great Peppermint Cure for a persistent nighttime hacking cough in children. The text mentions Od andy Bd in a fragmented fashion with unclear attribution.
Two female canvassers for the Local Option Poll Committee were fined £2 each plus £4 costs after they witnessed electoral forms without first seeing the documents signed. The case was reported by the Press Association and notes illegal endorsements in the electoral process.
Police raided a boarding house in Oamaru on Saturday and seized a quantity of liquor. A prosecution will follow. A prior conviction is noted.
At a Chertsey Sports and Racing Club meeting chaired by Mr Stringfellow J White offered prizes for school children races, with South Canterbury Athletic Union backing the programme and printing to follow after League of Wheelmen approval. A band may be arranged at the next meeting. No strike at Fairfield Freezing Works.
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