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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 03, 1911
Page
2
The Ashburton Guardian analyzes census figures showing Ashburton County’s population rose only marginally since 1906, with 468 residents missing from expected counts. It attributes the loss to lack of local openings and migration to suburbs, urging inquiry into land holdings and farming trends.
A Methven weather report notes frost contrasts with Ashburton and explains cold air drainage from hills. Dominion Meteorologist Bates cites that lower places may frost more as cold air sinks from heights, with mountain heat stored in summer radiating in winter.
The Ashburton community follows the Waihi mining town licensing dispute with keen interest. The article notes parallels to a northern town and addresses allegations cast upon Waihi and its governance amid the license controversy.
The article records a mixed observance of King George V's birthday with some shops closed and others open, flags at the Post Office, and a planned exhibit at the Winter Show. It covers local government meetings, court adoptions, road board talks, Irish envoy event in Auckland, wild dog culling, pest control remarks, Oddfellows lodge activity, a rooftop open air concert aftermath, rugby union disciplinary debate, and a Roslyn Writing Pads advert.
A stream of notices covers patent applications, harbour board elections, and a meeting of the Ashburton Football Club. Defence lists extend registration to June 17 while penalties apply after. A. B. Reynolds seeks 3000 pounds from the Customs Department in Wellington court. Southland Daily News notes J. R. Brown’s Ashburton move as National Mortgage agent. Church notes report sermon series at Baptist Tabernacle and Church of Christ services tomorrow.
May rainfall in Porateko totaled 1.88 inches with seven wet days and a high 0.73 inches on May 15. Methven district enjoyed fine weather with light frosts, most severe 10 degrees, aiding sowing. Five month total rainfall reached 13.47 inches: January 3.12, February 0.45, March 0.43, April 5.08, May 1.41.
Satisfactory entries filled the agricultural classes for the Combined Winter Show next week. Livestock sections are slim due to season, but garden produce roots and cereals and home industries record strong participation. Poultry and grain classes show notable numbers with judges from Christchurch Oamaru and Ashburton ready to evaluate.
Advertises Baxter's Lung Preparer as a fast cure for the cold with a 10d price and a 49 label, urging customers to ensure the product is Baxter's for effective results.
London June 2 The Right Hon D Lloyd George met with the British Medical Association. Doctors seek full independence from friendly societies. Lloyd George favors a local committee but opposes excluding workers earning over 22 a week. He supports insured patients selecting doctors with safeguards against malingering. Mr Balfour offers help to amend and recarry the Bill in the House.
The Wellington Suburbs Rifle Club secured victory with a score of S24 in the Daily Mail Cup final held in London. The event was reported by Por Press Association Cog fright.
Imperial Conference heard several documents supporting Blacksod Bay as a wartime arrival point for food ships. Proponents argue Blacksod is more remote from enemy bases, requiring a smaller defending naval force. They also advise using Blacksod for cargoes of neutral vessels under the Declaration of London if approved.
Emily Haviland was sentenced to one month in prison by the Magistrate's Court for keeping liquor for sale in a no-license area. Police found liquor hidden under the accused's bed, with no hole in the floor.
The Mount Hutt Road Board met on Monday with members present. The clerk’s report was adopted and contracts approved for shingling Buckley’s Road and relaying fields on Springfield Lyndhurst and Reynolds Roads. A lower McKerrow Street ford with a foot bridge was favored over concrete pipes.
A Rangitata Road Board meeting at Lismore elected Mr Le Cren as chairman. The board set the next rate for September 15 and ordered final notices to defaulters with 10 percent added. They also planned road and fencing work, discussed water races, and agreed to monthly meetings.
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