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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
2
On July 29 at the Malvern Maternity Nursing Home the wife of James Nee of Happy Valley Methven gave birth to a son.
The mayor of Ashburton awaits Wellington invitation to open a new corporation destructor on Tuesday August 4. Farmers report blight and second growth harm potato crops with tubers degrading in quality. Elocution classes to be taught by Mr de Spong may begin in Ashburton in August. Stock feed remains plentiful this winter, enabling higher chaff profit. Three school teams travel to Timaru for matches. Flood damages in the county estimated at £1295 with heavy rainfall recorded July 6–8. Local lodge and society meetings proceed with new member proposals and officer installations planned. Scripture instruction in Napier Main School is to be limited to half an hour weekly. Local clubs discuss leasehold versus freehold in a Mayfield debate, which the freehold side wins. Temperance Union reports, and plans for a Christchurch convention in September are outlined. A child’s hoarseness is a sign of impending croup, with a cough remedy recommended. An ad promotes vehicle overhauls by G. T. W. Carson and the Abbex coupon offer.
Neary new dwelling offering six rooms with hot water and heating, electricity, and all conveniences on Wakanui Road. Includes four acres of land with a good garden and is within five minutes of the Post Office.
A local call for five men to cut trees in Victoria Park drew 21 applicants with six of the unneeded 16 placed by the Domain Board. Auckland Council voted on a 130000 loan for works though support was mixed, and the Town Hall faced strongest opposition. Meanwhile fisheries inspector Ayson reported a large Mackenzie country quinnat salmon at Waitaki with length and weight details. The piece also notes board exam dates, housing, drought effects on Carterton stock, and various corporate and civic matters.
Donatabie Donavan heads to Auckland for special duty during the American seat visit. Hewson Bros. report over a hundred lambs on their Oram Bridge farm ready, many a month old. Ashburton Tailoring Union meets with cool attendance. White and Ricketts discussed awards and routine business. Baptist Young Men's Own held its first open meeting with speeches and public speaking progress. Green Street Mutual Improvement Society debated which country—England, Scotland or Ireland—produced the greatest men, Magland leading. A mock banquet featured toasts to The King and local committees. An infant Brown from Windygate Scotland recovered a brooch fragment from its throat after X-ray and medical care, the piece aiding breathing and sustenance.
In Sydney on July 29 about 1800 tramway workers gathered at Cen tenary Hall for a stormy mass meeting. The deputation led by Commissioners Johnson and Richardson briefed the crowd on reinstatement terms while debate split unions, Labour members, and tramway officials over wage and restoration conditions. A motion to continue the strike passed by five to one as attendees dispersed.
Sydney reports Mr Warton, secretary of the Tram Employees Union, announced at 8.90 tonight that the strike had been declared off.
In Sydney on July 29 and 30 the tram strike chaos eased as hundreds applied to reengage and tram service neared full restoration. Lawton and Wart on fled mobs at Trades Hall, police rescued them, while loyalists were cheered. The government faced protests over espionage and Meagher’s amendment failed 47 to 30.
Mre Sarsh AfoBurney of Upper Hutt New Zealand says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best medicine for child croup after lengthy trials. She reports no bad effects and plans to continue using it, noting friends’ agreement.
The St Andrews Presbyterian Church held its annual meeting in the church hall with long-serving elders and members in attendance. The report praised steady attendance, discussed funds and the forthcoming church building project, and proposed a sub-committee to oversee outfields.
The shaman urged consideration while Mr W McAllister argued for raising the missionary’s salary to at least £126 a year. McLeod and Ws J Moore supported the raise. Inglis called salaries a scandal. No definite action was taken as Mr C Reid moved thanks to Inglis family and others.
United Press notes Argentina's government plans ten million pounds for two dreadnoughts and field artillery renewal. London reports Mr Chamberlain returning from abroad and limited mobility. Sir Rennell Rodd to swap posts in Italy. Asquith to review church disorder concerns. Sir Joseph Caruthers hails Anglo French Exhibition as Australia’s best ad. Harold Smyck wins England diving title. London County Council Moderates abolish works department after all night sitting.
Report from Kongkong states thousands of Chinese drowned as the typhoon battered the port and hundreds of native boats were wrecked. The advance dispatch from London notes massive losses and ongoing rescue efforts.
The Prince of Wales, representing the King at the Quebec Tercentenary, expressed immense pleasure from his Canadian visit before boarding the Indomitable to return to England. He noted the celebrations and warm reception as a highlight of his duties in the empire.
In the House of Commons Dr Rutherford asked Lord Morley to recommend clemency for Tilals in light of his role in the nationalist movement. Mr Buchanan said no such action could be taken, citing government procedures and court verdicts, while Mr Davar criticized the case. Opposition cheered the statement as the debate paused.
Rear-Admiral Sir Pert will lead a squadron of armored cruisers including Good Hope Antrim Carnarvon and Kshire to visit South Africa during the Federation era. The voyage signals naval cooperation and regional interests in the federation period.
Sir Edward Grey's remarks on the Turkish constitutional move and Britain's Macedonia policy drew general approval from the Stock Exchange and the Berlin Bourse. He stressed Britain would not seek to isolate Germany and aimed for no regional power confrontation.
A testimonial states that Rheumo cured a woman after over twenty six years of rheumatism and related pain. The writer cites extensive trial failures with other remedies before using Rheumo and receiving relief from a single dose.
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