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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
4
A London dress goods and menswear sale advertises £3500 worth of stock offered at deep discounts over the coming weeks. Bargains cover coats, costumes, footwear, hats, millinery, and children's wear with half price on much of the stock. Limited time remaining.
The Mount Hutt Road Board held an ordinary meeting on the 3rd. Present were Mr Dickie as chairman with Messrs Morgan Murray and Ock. Mar Orr was absent. The board approved paying the balance on the Mount Hutt road shingle contract to Mr Ullyatt and ordered several road works including gorse clearance and repairs along the Lyndhurst to Methven railway line. A general rate of one farthing in the pound on property values was approved for 1907–08.
An English farmer compares oil motor costs to horse power for a 550 acre farm. He details ploughing 600 acres, fuel costs, and labor, estimating £200 yearly savings and £800 investment yielding 75 percent profit, arguing the motor replaces most ploughing horses.
A Sydney University lecture by David Starr Jordan at the Great Hall praised educating young men for practical duties. It urged youths to realize opportunities of the twentieth century and live to become their better selves, quoting Mark Twain on purpose.
A fragment mentions a hacking cough affecting a child at night in a wooded area. Details about persons, dates, and locations are unclear, leaving a vague health or nuisance note with limited verifiable facts.
London May 5 A plus book on the Imperial Conference notes Lord Elgin’s closing claim that the talks were intergovernmental not dictatorial The volume runs about 600 pages and shares verbatim discussions with minor omissions Deakin commends the Secretary of State for his service to the Colonies through a cooperative approach
In the House of Commons Sir E. Grey told Mr H M Lynch that the Shah's younger brother was in revolt and that the Shah was taking measures to handle the situation.
At the Sydney Methodist Conference June 5 speakers opposed granting Fijians lay representation. Mr Slade warned that young missionaries in Fiji may be seen as creating distance between the Conference and the people. He cited a culture of intrigue and possible discontent among ministers unaware of local dynamics.
Sydney reports the resignation of Dr Brown as general secretary of the Foreign Missionary Society at the Methodist Conference. He cites the task of compiling a history of South Seas missions and his age of 72. The conference honors his long Pacific mission service and pays tribute to his bravery.
In Invercargill on June 5 Mr Justice Chapman questioned a section of the Pestitute Persons Act. The clause allows a magistrate to imprison a husband for six months if he fails to maintain his wife after a summons, without serving the husband. He warned such Russian-like justice would not stand in British dominions, trusting magistrates to exercise restraint.
John Hume formerly of Stratford, now from Napier, fell from an express near Waipuka station yard while en route to Midhirst. Not seen to fall, he was missing overnight before surfacing at daybreak with serious head injuries and is under care at Stratford Hospital.
National Dairy Association in Dunedin reports the South Island National Dairy Association annual meeting. James Milne re-elected president with Bolt and J Hurdley returning to committees. Measures include higher factory subscriptions, mandatory dairy registration, government milk inspectors, milk testing stations, and a plan for a new sale schema including auctioning.
The new Masonic Lodge Waikaka 51 was constituted and dedicated last night by Mr Thompson Grand Superintendent for Southland assisted by Messrs Smith and Smyth Past Grand Superintendents.
In Thames on June 5 Mr George warns that flax lands are losing their roots as tonnage is shipped to the New Hebrides and other South Sea Islands. He argues this could threaten New Zealand flax farming and urges government action and incentives to grow flax domestically.
Wanganui June 5 Webb has signed and accepted articles for the championship world sculling match against Towns. He will leave next week for Sydney to compete.
The Council of the Northern Bowling Association met and recommended Auckland Clubs set the inter-club tournament opening day for January 6 or January 18 1908. They urged choosing January 6 to avoid clashes with the Southern Association tournaments.
Ms Clark, former general secretary of the New South Wales Temperance Alliance, has begun libel and defamation proceedings against W. Winn, chairman of the Alliance Campaign Committee, seeking 1000 pounds in damages.
At Timaru Supreme Court yesterday a motion for a writ of attachment against eight Pareora slaughtermen for non payment of 25 fines for striking was argued by Mr Stringer for the Labour Department and Mr Raymond for the defendants. Judge Williams reserved his decision.
The Wellington Licensed Victuallers' Association chair says the committee never proposed abolishing barmaids. Hotelkeepers would resist abolition unless Parliament forced action. He rejects claims that employing girls as barmaids causes immorality.
By reason of alleged irregularities in Waimate Borough Council accounts the town clerk G. H. Parsons has been arrested. He is on bail with £200 on his own recognisance and four sureties of £50 each. The case is to come on for hearing at the Court in Waimata tomorrow.
Mr T. M. Gulley, Collector of Customs, departed to Melacs to assume his new post. A large crowd of people gathered to wish him well and offer compliments. The Mayor addressed Mrs Cullen in a ceremonial presentation.
Blaneim licensing committee yesterday refused many licenses after Health Department sanitary requirements were cited. A plumbing expert claimed noncompliance in multiple cases, while plumbers argued delays stem from satisfying health, licensing, and owner interests.
An advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as the cure for back pain and kidney trouble. A testimonial from Mrs Black claims long lasting relief after taking the pills prescribed by Foster, McClellan Co. in Sydney. The note urges readers to buy genuine Doan's through chemists or mail order.
Advert fragment touts Coalbrookdale coal as high heat, low ash and clinker free for cooking and heating. Claims mixed with lignite creates easy burning sitting-room fire. Warns that Coalbrookdale coal is Portland vs Westport confusion. Market note from coal dealers.
A vintage remedy advertisement promotes Linimeris as a cure for uric acid buildup and rheumatic complaints. It claims to remove excess uric acid from blood and offers the product in 2s and 4s sizes, available at local chemists and stores.
Property on Cara Street fronting the street offers a dwelling with eight rooms and a bath with hot and cold water laid on. Includes wash home facilities and convenient access.
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