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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
2
The note lists sun rise times for June 7 to June 13 with minor variations and marks phases of the moon with Last Quarter First Quarter and Full Moon. It includes terms like Apogee and Perigee and references 80 Jima.
The Ashburton Guardian argues social unrest stems from wage inequality and large profits in industry. It cites NSW Arbitration Court findings showing high retail margins and low pay for clerks and sales staff, suggesting arbitration can reduce injustice, protect citizens, and avert revolt.
On Tuesday Hon J E Jenkinson and Hon John Rigg ceased to be Legislative Councillors after fourteen years in the Upper House. The vacancy filling likely rests with the Premier’s return from England. Also reports on a Baring Square Mutual Improvement Society meeting with impromptu speaking topics and a note on stamps, canal navigation, political offices, a postal anecdote, milking machines, and a peppermint cure.
The 34th anniversary celebration at the Ashburton Oddfellows' Hall drew over eighty couples for dancing with Terria's band and a late supper. A future concert plans include baritone Richard Allan from Christchurch and Indy vocalist options managed by Herr Zimmermann.
The Hon. G Fowlds opens the New Plymouth Technical School in a large public gathering. He urges employers to raise wages for employees reaching key efficiency milestones and warns that without substantial funding, education may face drastic reductions. He calls education a social treasure not confined to the wealthy.
At the Temperance Convention in Dunedin on June 6 the No-License Council of Otago and Southland passed a motion urging the Minister of Education to introduce scientific temperance teaching into state school syllabi. It also asks the New Zealand Alliance to influence Parliament to support a properly graded system detailing the deteriorating effects of alcohol even when used in moderation.
A magistrate court in 1907 heard cases including a breach of prohibition against William Ireland for supplying liquor to James Brown, with a £5 fine in default one month. a forging charge against Alfred Welsh for signing a Fifth Standard certificate for Charles Hardie. a sly grog selling adjourned for Gideon Scott Jr.. a sheep-destroying dispute between Daniel Brick and William Wilson with judgment for £1 11s 6d. and civil judgments by default totaling several pounds for Sparrow v Hickey, Young v Shields, and Amos v Cant.
Ashburton Hospital Committee held its ordinary monthly meeting at the County Council Chambers. Chairman Henry Davis faced remarks about a reporter and defended the press ecosystem as committees approved May admissions and discharges, noted two deaths, and set the next meeting for the first Friday in July.
An inquest into the death of seven month old infant Marshall was told the mother left the child with a nurse who gave half a teething powder. The child convulsed and died. A doctor said intestines suggested possible irritant poison and the inquest was adjourned for analysis.
In Police Court Florence Murphy, a young woman, faced charges of attempted suicide after leaping into the harbour on May 27. She told the bench she acted because she had been drinking. The case was adjourned to tomorrow for Magistrate handling.
Manawatu Licensing Committee postponed all license renewals for three months to let applicants meet Public Health Department and police requisitions.
United Press Association reports the Farmers' Union Conference passed a resolution demanding repeal of the sheep tax and condemned the Land Bill. A motion urged Government support for emigration of English farm labourers and domestic servants on proof of competency. The group also asked for stronger action on the email bird post and related issues. Meanwhile Carsons on Tancred Street advertises new and second hand Lady's Cycles with cash prices and flexible deposits, plus Tailor-made costumes from Craighead and Berryman and Kaiapoi fabrics.
Dr Owen reports a Fitzroy child fell seriously ill after using rival preparations. A woman swore a declaration of harm from one imitation. Sander and Sons sued for protection. Chief Justice Madden ordered perpetual restraint and costs. The case underscores the need for scientifically tested authentic products.
The Rasco Japanese Commercial Treaty was settled on the most favoured nation basis for five years. A sailing vessel laden with ammunition aimed at Tripoli exploded off Saria near the Tunisian coast, reportedly killing about fifty people. King Edward and Queen Alexandra plan to visit Dublin on July 10 and 11, with Ireland hoping their presence will calm unrest.
Mr Chamberlain writes to Sir Robert Bond expressing view that fisheries issues may be resolved and hinting at a union with the West, while Bond says Newfoundland's union with Canada is neither desirable nor presently practical politics. He criticizes press misrepresentation of conference discussions.
San Franciano strikers hurled a bomb under a crowded traveling tramcar in a bold attack. Passengers escaped injury as the device exploded without causing mass casualties. Police investigated the incident as a suspected political attack.
In Menzuounne on June 7 Senior Constable Barclay was relieved of duty and charged with misconduct for not safeguarding the safe key after a gold theft at the mint. Authorities report ongoing inquiries and found tracks near dense mangroves along the coast.
A Seamen's Union delegate told the Labour Council that 80 percent of the latest group of South African recruits were not repatriated to Australia. When officials could not fill all vacancies, remaining posts were opened to the public in Durban.
The Fall Court refused the application to discharge the infination against the Timber Workers’ Defence Committee. The Chief Justice noted the workers formed an Arbitration Court and must abide by its decisions, as relief to strikers and families was at issue.
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