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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
4
A correspondent notes Ashburton stock sales show butchers earning over 20s per sheep and at least £3 per head on cattle. They compare retail meat prices unfavorably with London rates, urging reductions to reflect lower live stock costs.
James Smith junior of Junea defends Mr Capon in a Guardian letter, describing him as generous and contented, noting his fair dealing and reliable word. The writer, formerly employed by Capon, and a customer who bought hundreds of fat sheep, endorses Capon’s character.
A citizen writes from Ashburton praising the editor for stressing Sunday observance. He condemns gardening and cycling while carrying a gun on Sundays and notes children attend Sunday school to learn the Ten Commandments. He promises to publish reasons in a future issue. June 2.
Dunedin reports the fourteenth Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society Winter Show opened with strong exhibits from the Agricultural Department Catlins and Otago Central districts. Roots show drought impact while seed germination tests and educational displays by Government Biologist T W Erk accompany prize listings for butter and other dairy products amid overall high quality and notable regional competition.
Colonel Somerville questions the Fast London Rifle Club's 824 Empire Match score. He cites Bisley records and the .303 rifle limits, noting top eight marks in 1903 and 1905 totals. The Herald suggests South Africa's dry atmosphere may explain the extraordinary result.
A reader urges frequent inspector presence on the bridge to enforce traffic laws and curb sheep drovers, reckless cyclists, and motorway drivers. He cites congestion from mobs of sheep and mixed traffic, accidents near crossings, and calls for better lighting and enforcement to protect life and property.
Napier June 2. Messrs Richardson and C. sold the steamer Toroa to Messrs Holyman and Son of Launceston for the Tasmanian trade to replace the Orion recently lost. The sale was effected through the Union Company.
Wellington reports Captain Monro tells the commission that the Tarakina and Ionic fires share identical features but he stops short of blaming spontaneous combustion. He suggests a bale of flax or fax contact with fire may have started the blaze and notes public smoking near loaded flax and tar is hard to stop. matches in a ship’s hold are possible but not observed.
In Auckland the Supreme Court did not grant a decree nisi in the divorce case Benjamin Silver v Alicia Silver amid alleged misconduct with Thomas Goulton. In Invercargill, Ernest William Clempson pleaded guilty to forgery for faking a fifth Standard school certificate to gain railway work and was sentenced to three months with no probation due to public fraud concerns.
A Wellington inquest heard a lady witness note tram conductors are young men. The coroner teased that some are older than young. A Scotsman and an Irishman tale followed, ending with a quip about asking the time and a knock from a passerby who misunderstood.
Hampstead School Committee met last evening with W Thomp son chairing. The Education Board criticised unauthorised spending on headmaster’s house work but agreed to pay this time. The Board warned future authorisation is required and noted a £63 credit at Ashburton Union Bank. Attendance totals reached 330 with 156 boys and 141 girls present. The committee approved a door mat and ash receptacle and planned hedge maintenance. A concert fundraiser by Mr and Mrs Chapman funded cadet and school sports costs, and a Prince of Wales birthday holiday was granted. Accounts totaling £5 7s were approved for payment.
Wellington full back Wallace and Canterbury three quarter Deans are unable to play the test due to injuries. J D Coleman Hawera moves to full back with F Mitchinson Poneke Wellington replacing Deans. Canterbury Rugby Union delegates meet with Mr Trans presiding and Mr Garrard outlining New Zealand Union charges and ticket details.
In Sydney on June 1 the Maori footballers voted to adopt the new Rugby style over the old game during their New South Wales tour. The Rugby League bans other styles, requiring visiting teams under the League to follow the decision.
The Arbitration Court sets a 48 hour week with overtime at time and a quarter for the first three hours and time and a half thereafter. Stationary engine drivers receive 103 a day with first or second class certificates. Locomotive and related drivers earn 103 per day regardless of certificate. The typographical dispute fixes day rates and night rates for seven hour and 12 hour shifts with overtime. Christ Church clauses and preference features are included. The award takes effect June 22 and runs to October 1, 1910.
The Otago Provincial Council of the New Zealand Farmers Union held its annual meeting in Dunedin. President Mr R Scott urged farmer unity and urged chambers to push for payment for sacks of produce. R Scott re-elected president with G H Stewart as vice-president. The Otago Farmers Union Fire Insurance Association reported insured value of 116,361 pounds, up 10,500 from last year.
The author argues that support for universal military training comes mainly from the working class and aristocracy, while the shopkeeper class resists. He cites Shakespeare's Henry IV to show both bribe-taking officials and the brave Feeble, a tailor, who embodies true patriotism. The piece urges a plain, firm appeal to the nation, stressing no man is too good to serve.
Timaru reader John Sullivan reports relief from rheumatic gout using Rheumo stating it neutralises uric acid in blood. Bottling Stores Timaru advertises the medicine at 2s 6d and 4s 6d, claiming reliability in rheumatic cases.
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