Notice to Subscribers and Advertisers in Ward Guardian
Fpne Ashburton Guardian will not be published on Monday June 4 due to Prince of Wade's Birthday observance.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
2
Fpne Ashburton Guardian will not be published on Monday June 4 due to Prince of Wade's Birthday observance.
H B Bennett directs sale of his Waitaki Settlement residential property a one acre lot with a dwelling house of Broome. The goodwill lease of 16 acres of railway reserve near the property is included. Price fixed at 2300 to ensure a prompt sale as he moves to a new farm.
Auction listing describes 6 acres of first class land with a large nursery stock and a seven room dwelling plus outbuildings. Includes 10 adjoining acres with a cottage and stables, and 74 acres near Allenton School ready for cropping or building plots. Sale as going concern or with stock removed. Details by inquiry to Nurseryman James Porter.
District agent announces live stock options with large limits. For full particulars and premiums contact R Y Ferguson Land and estate agent for details.
The next Bast disputch for the United Kingdom via OGrindii leaves Ashburton on Saturday June 2 and arrives in Hondon on July 16. The UK mail via San Franciato will not depart Ashburton until July 3 and the first UK mail via San Franciaso is resting in Ashburton on January 21.
The notice lists June moon phases with times for Full Moon Last Quarter New Moon First Quarter and positions such as Perigee and Apogee. Includes dates like June 4 7 8 and scribbled times in am and pm.
Messrs Friedlander Bros Ltd held a large clearing sale at Highbank on Wednesday for Mr A Thompson who sold his farm to Mr W F Richards. The sale featured draught cattle and a full range of farm implements with prices including grindetona £1, 2 furrow plough £8 15s, Massey Harris drill £32, and numerous cattle, ewes, lambs, and horses listed.
At Methven yesterday about 6 000 sheep traded with generally solid values. Fat lambs ranged to 16s 1d and 14s 6d in various lots while ewes and store lambs showed steady demand, with multiple consignments passing in and prices indicated across classes.
Mary Jackson widow of the late Adam Jackson died at her son's residence in Ealing on June 1 in her 83rd year. She had endured years of bereavement and is mourned by family and friends.
The Ashburton Chronicle notes the June 4 publication gap for Liual and General. A north line express collided with stray sheep near Cheesey, killing several. Deer from South Canterbury thrive. a Victoria donor plans more releases. Agricultural debate centers on Canterbury College funding. Hockey practice and team selections for local matches are listed. Officers for life matches and shooting events are named along with a cricket farewell gathering at Witlowby Club featuring gifts to two members.
The issue reports southerly winds, rising glass, and likely night temperatures. It also covers a music social at Mrs Bennett’s Tuapuna with 40 attendees, featuring performances and a joint chairing by J Hewist, followed by charity board discussions critiquing relief misallocation and calls for prudent aid.
Tha County Council hay pid for 1187 hares talla to dite and 937 dogs registered. Timaru Pigeon Flying Club race from Ashburton won by McA Baird's Slippery at 820 yd/min with Malcolm 792, Tomlinson 788, J Moore 788. War rewards gazetted at Tokio. America debates smoking comforts for Pullman ladies. Retail Traders Association annual meeting set. Sam Crooks offers extra heavy wedding rings and engagement rings. Rongotan records £4 for a three legged wather. Bostock and Woombrell circus proprietors purchased. Mongial District High School teeth report shows deplorable state. Captain Mair buys 16009 acres Native Land in Wanganui basin. Tuipeka Times notes farmer sells 400 sacks oats at 23 4d per bushel.
The Hospital Committee met to discuss a resignation of cook Mary A Smith and to appoint a successor. A £100 bequest from the Drummond estate is to be earmarked for a memorial ward. Accounts totalling £110 15s 2d were approved. extra nurse and tent for consumptives discussed.
An old advertisement touts Goldin Eagle tobacco flake cut in two ounce tins and Woods Great Peppermint Cure. It promises relief for colds and influenza with a Gosper bottle noted.
Maintenance arrears and separation proceedings feature in a Mount Somers court. William Heddington faces cautions for future defaults, while Borsia Muschamp seeks a separation order postponed to July 6. Judgments by default are entered against William and Ethel Lewis for goods, and various building contract disputes are adjourned or tried with witnesses recounting payments and grazing arrangements in long-standing cases.
A second trial match ahead of Canterbury selection was played on the Domain Oval yesterday afternoon with several Rakaia Club players missing. The game was fair but slow due to limited numbers, forwards dominant while some backs showed promise for the rep match though passing tactics need improvement. Ground conditions were very good and a fine display is anticipated on Prince of Wales's Birthday. Referee was Mr F Pritchard.
The Methven and Southern Cross junior rugby match at Methven ended Cross 6 to Methven 3. Early Methven pressure yielded a score, a Cross goal was disallowed, and McKenzie added a late easy goal for Cross. In the second half Cross improved and Tait scored near the end. rough play drew cautions from referee C W Nicoll.
The junior game at Springburn ground yesterday saw Hakatere defeat Springburn by 14 points with 3 tries and a goal. Hakatere played with eleven players against a nine strong Springburn side. referee was Mr Casgela. In the evening, visitors were hosted at Staveley Hall for dinner and social.
United Press reports in London and Paris on Labour Representation moves in Australia and Hungary. Planned discussions involve Mr Rurnesy MacDonald and Mr Chapman with Marconi on wireless links and Pacific Cable Board reforms.
Colonel Vanderplank with the Zululand Mounted Rifles and Natal Carbineers and Levies, under Lieutenants London and Shapstone, fought in the Mosta district. Rebels charged twice. Levies killed and wounded thirty five. Deandeo bush troops began a forward move as Sibindi's force attacked a square. A cattle charge disrupted formations, but mounted troops held. The British position remained ringed, riflemen deployed within Sibindi's forest, casualties minor.
In the House of Commons discussion, Mr Winston Churchill declined to heed Major Sealy and Mr Bylea and opposed lifting martial law in Natal. He warned that any continuance must reflect ongoing insurrection and military operations.
Pietermaritzburg May 31 rebels armed with battle axes attacked Sibindi’s men as Colonel Leuzhars crossed the border seizing cattle. A dawn assault killed three and wounded twelve before repulsed amid fierce fighting near the enemy lines.
In a heated session before adjournment, Labour and Liberal members urged faster aid to the unemployed. Sir Henry Camphball Bannerman promised action after Whitsuntide, while Burns and Hardie pressed for apprenticeships and a return to skilled work to restore jobs and an eight hour day.
The Springburn team defeated the visiting high school squad in a one sided game played yesterday at Springburn. The home side led throughout and won by 27 points. Strong defensive pressure limited the opposition to few scoring chances.
The Tribune admits that the repatriation of the Chinese is a complete failure. Liberals faced a collapse of honor and the party’s drastic reforms called in their election speeches failed to take effect. The resulting disappointment was extreme and the reckoning heavily due.
The document lists players attested to represent Ashburton County against Canterbury on Monday. It includes roles such as fall back, threequarters, half back, forwards, lock, and emergencies with numerous players and weights noted.
An old advertisement explains rheumatism as caused by cold damp exposure that prevents perspiration and traps uric acid in the body. It claims Rheumee neutralises acid accumulations and provides quick relief, urging readers to buy from their chemist or grocer at the listed prices.
For Bronchial Coughs and Colds Woods Great Peppermint Gore is sold at 4d and 25 Gd per bottle.
Eight persons were executed in the Beltic provinces despite the intervention of the Duma. The report, distributed by United Presa Association via Alastre Telegraph, is dated May 31.
London reports a schooner named Montaga badly torn and filled with water after a collision. Officers and crew landed with several injured. The vessel rests near a ledge with a damaged bottom as a heavy sea continues.
A ship believed to be the Lismore runs aground off Santa Maria Island in Chili. Twenty two people are reported drowned, with insurance on the vessel totaling £18,000.
Paula May 31 M reports that Poincare the French Minister of Finance must cover a ten million starling deficit in the 1967 budget.
Rome on May 31 reports the formation of a new Italian government with Signor Giolitti as Premier and Interior Minister, Signor Littoni as Foreign Affairs Minister, Signor Massimioi as Finance Minister, General Vigane as War Minister, and Admiral Mirabello as Minister of the Navy.
June reports from Melhourne show the Defence estimates by the Military Board exceed last year by £200,000. The Federal treasurer announces a confidential schema to settle State debts, awaiting Parliament submission. A plague edge is noted near Peary.
The central mine suffers severe subsidence with plant and machinery ruined and underground works damaged. About a thousand miners are left idle as the surface scene shows notable damage and disruption following the incident. The report notes the event occurred today with details from Sydney.
A confidential conference between Mr Deakin and Mr Seddon today covered a reciprocal agreement and the New Hebrides question. It is understood the 1897 reciprocity framework will be extended to underpin current negotiations. Seddon dined with the Commonwealth Government tonight.
An advert notes a peppermint cure for a child's night cough priced at 6d and 2a 5d per bottle. It presents the product as a remedy to soothe hacking coughs with a claimed grand peppermint formula.
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