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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
2
Just Published Trerings from editor John Christie of Ashburton Guard ian and Ashburton Mail on sale at Rockshops price two shillings.
The piece argues the Defence Conference in London should be attended by others in New Zealand government rather than the Premier to avoid three months of public business delays. It condemns the Premier's push as prioritizing personal ambition over national interests and urges practical representation by the High Commissioner or other ministers.
The article examines Mr Deakin's government program focusing on inter state relations and economic adjustments, including constitutional amendments for wage boards and an interim scheme for Commonwealth finances. It highlights defence policy linking imperial duties with naval and military expansion and urges New Zealand to study Australia's approach to safeguard regional interests.
Local and general notice that the Ashburton High School Board of Governors meeting was adjourned due to a quorum failure and will reconvene on June 15. It also notes Mr John Studhelme plans to resign from the Ashburton County Council before his England visit, with his written intent handed to Chairman John Lambie and to be officially announced to rate payers.
A Press Association telegram from Wellington notes Peter William son Tait is remanded for stabbing David M’Call as M’Call remains unable to appear. The piece also covers various government economy schemes, university degree conferrals, statements by Mr George Laurenson on recreation grounds, Methven grain sowing, Krupp’s workforce, dairy and public notices, and local council matters.
Mr Charles Reid did not press his motion on Tiraaru Harbour Board representation at yesterday’s county council meeting and plans to pursue no further. Subscriptions by Navy League members show 75 percent sent to Christchurch, which forwards half to England. Canterbury bears remaining expenses. The Gazette notes government life insurance limit rising to £5000. Timaru Supreme Court office opening on June 16 with W.G. Day as Registrar. The article also covers traffic-bridge fees, laborer migration in Wairarapa, hotel license renewals in Bruce, a mate’s certificate for Captain F. B. Naylor, and Dunedin Winter Show receipts reaching a record. Herrick’s Mission receives a substantial donation. Hawera’s meat company agent assaulted and robbed. Wellington bread price complaints to bakers. autumn sown wheat looking well in South Canterbury. Canterbury Women’s Institute urges arbitration and international disputes settled by arbitration. Magistrate Court in Gore dismisses dental prosecutions. Christchurch jewellers showcase a Civil Service Rifle Volunteers belt.
The Agricultural and Pastoral Association announces a slight rise in entries for the Winter Show to be held in Ashburton next week, with a comparative statement detailing the increase over last year.
The New Zealand team for tomorrow's game features Failback Spencer three quarters EH Rowe J Barber and Bushland Ave eighths B Hooker FP George half A Haughton forwards W Trevarthen J Spencer A Lile J Sultivan C Byrng M'Donald with listed players in the Sydney event.
Exceptionally heavy rain fell Friday and through the night with clearing by morning. Rain totals included 1 inch 74 points at Domain and 2 points in day. Ashburton River in heavy flood. May rainfall 0.97 inches across Winchmore 7 days, max 0.28 inch on May 10. Local notes speak of mild weather, abundant stock feed, and potential delay to sowing yet ploughing aided by moisture.
A resident writes to the editor about persistent barking and howling from dogs in Cox Street. He reports midnight howling under a bedroom window alarmed his ill household and warns dog owners to keep animals contained or face consequences. Another resident agrees.
Mr Thomas Howell of Balriddery, visiting Ashburton, reports gattlars on the Kauroo estate have transformed the countryside. Extensive fencing and building, wide land sowing, soil turning up well, and expected wheat yields of 40 bushels per acre in favourable seasons. Prices and dwellings costs noted. autumn feed ample and crops healthy. Three large estates cut up influence Oamaru town positively. settlement policy may prove successful.
Clement and Ab lovers of nature are invited to hear Mr Wragg at Oddfellows Hall next Wednesday evening. The lecture titled The Romance of the Atmosphere forecasts weather and seasons using a lantern and striking astronomical views. Wragg’s distinctive style and dramatic slides of the Midnight Sun in Antarctic regions will be shown, with glowing contemporary praise of his voice and imagery.
June 4 RUSELAND Auckland University College conferred the M A on E Chitty the sole blind student in the year. Registrar JF Joynt called the achievement one of New Zealand’s most remarkable, noting he had already earned a B A two years earlier under similarly extraordinary circumstances.
A warehouse fire in Hammer smith caused £40,000 damage. One hundred women escaped half dressed and 80 men left their rooms via a plank to a window in the opposite street. International Miners Conference in Berlin congratulates British miners and calls for six hour work days when heat reaches 82 degrees.
Pretoria reports the Central South African Railway Company is building 400 miles of line in the Transvaal and sixty miles in Orange River Colony at a cost of 1,600,000 pounds sterling.
Durban Natal reports plans for a referendum on the Constitution scheduled for next week.
The court martial sentenced the well known Ulema Hadjrassim to life hard labor for inciting rebellion. Abdul’s chamberlain 127EN PASHA, Tazet Pasha, has purchased an estate valued at £160,000 in Lower Egypt. The Young Turks fear the consequences of his influence.
ST. PETERSBURG June 4 The Russian railway loan has been covered in a two fold manner. The report notes progress on financing for railway expansion with details withheld. Officers state the terms and parties involved are under negotiation.
The Times reports a circular from a government ministerial whips asking MPs to commit to attend Parliament through October and to divide sessions, proposing two fortnightly blocks. The Times protests any move to batch MPs to aid ministerial aims by reducing constituency representation and voices in the House during parts of the session.
London June 4 194 Australia’s frozen meat trade faces critique from principal underwriters who have asked MrCoghlan Agent General for New South Wales to press Australian governments for improved handling. They warn of possible withdrawal or drastic rate hikes if practices stay unsatisfactory. They urge compulsory ship side inspection and insulated transfer between freezing works and ship, aligning with New Zealand methods.
St Petersburg June 4 The German Ambassador with the military and naval attaches in St Petersburg will accompany the Kaiser during his visit to the Czar, signaling close allied representation as tensions shape European affairs.
Berlin reports in Nachrichten on the Kaiser's visit noting German diplomacy aims to widen rifts between Britain and Russia and weaken their understanding. The article hints at Germany aiding Russian influence in Persia as part of broader strategy.
Berlin reports show German newspapers celebratory over the Czar and Hearst interview aimed at souring Russia’s ties with England. The coverage reflects war era diplomacy and reaction to press diplomacy.
Sydney report describes a burglary at Randwick where intruders partially bored a safe and left silver plate behind. Police are told papers, not valuables, were the target. W. N. Willis claims he was attacked earlier and a blackmail charge follows a murky sequence of events.
Commonwealth politics notes show the House of Representatives adjourned until June 1998. Separately, R De Johnsten announces a new golf stock for the coming season including clubs and accessories from leading makers.
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