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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
4
Correspondence from June 4 1910 discusses angling decline observed by the Acclimatisation Society at its May 27 meeting. The writer cites an 1598 poem by Thomas Bastard and laments rifles reducing fish catches, echoing a sentiment that nothing changes with time.
The Consumptive Sanatorium at Palmerston South rises on the main south road at 200 feet altitude. Former farmhouse rebuilt with additions, thirty shelter beds, reliable water from the Borough Council at sixpence per thousand gallons, electric lighting at sixpence per hour. Board terms propose five percent on capital, with Otago in control or patient intake per week for seven to ten years. Ashburton delegates favor Otago option to avoid further outlay on the bleak site.
The South Rakaia Road Board met with members mourning King Edward VII and offering sympathy to the Queen Mother. They appointed and confirmed park rangers, set a short-term rate, and opened tenders for fencing and gorse work while addressing water management, health inspector support, and cemetery accounts.
Wellington June 6 A Gazette Extraordinary calls Parliament together on Tuesday June 28 to despatch business. Election of a representative for Auckland East follows the death of Mr Bourne. Nominations close on Wednesday 8th.
Wellington aimed to welcome the new Governor Sir Robert Stout with a single reception at the wharf. The City Council debated whether to hold ceremonies at the wharf, Parliament Buildings, or Town Hall and approved a wharf reception with a possible later Town Hall event.
The Governor addressing Grammar School Cadets on parade in Auckland states South Africa may follow New Zealand and Australia in establishing a citizen army under compulsory training. He acknowledges expected complaints but urges the youths to set an example and support the new defence scheme.
President Taft in Jackson Michigan says socialism is the great problem for America and that the issue will soon arrive requiring skilful handling. Reported tensions over railroad rate schedules show Western lines blamed for higher rates while Eastern lines are spared yet back Westerns in dispute. New York Central cancels £600000 in car orders postpones £1.6 million in improvements and halts £3.5 million bond sales in Paris as steel firms signal price rises tied to freight rate changes.
News dispatch from Pekin reports that seven thousand local troops at Nankin have been disarmed and eight thousand others substituted. Authorities claim order is maintained while local officials reassess garrison strength.
Capt G W Bignell harbourmaster since 1886 and Hokitika Harbour Board secretary died after a protracted illness. A colonist for over fifty years he captained the tug Titan and later the steamer Waipurg, earning wide recognition.
In Sydnify on June 6 a crowd of about ten thousand watched Wales beat the Maoris. Sellars left with a broken rib after the first half as Campbell and Row scored for New South Wales. Widmer added two tries and Ron converted one as Wales outplayed their visitors despite wind advantage.
In Sydney on June 6 about forty thousand watched England lose to New South Wales 47 to 20. The visitors showed improved form, trailing 10 7 at halftime, equalising after the break but falling behind again as Wales pressed to win decisively.
A Mussellbrook reader reports Zam-Buk cured his child’s six month ringworm after failed iodine and remedies. He notes rapid scalp healing within two weeks and cites another cure in a different child. Zam-Buk is sold in chemists and stores or direct from The Zam-Buk Co. Sydney.
The Ashburton Hospital and Charitable Aid Board met in its new West Street office with nine members present. They rescinded the prior plan for a board wide committee, discussed town and country representation, approved office lease deeds, and planned duties for medical officers. A Palmerston South sanatorium proposal was advanced for Ashburton patients at about 80 shillings weekly, with costs and readiness noted.
Fragmentary line notes players and bids in a match context with a remark on backs being best, mentioning sequence 9d to 9s and an Afrikaans word sien na.
Perth reports the Labour Congress at Bunbury resolves for a pre maternity and reguiaiging bill, equal citizenship and economic rights for women, civilian display at the Coronation, liquor traffic nationalization, state Fire and life insurance reforms, land nationalization halt, and abolition of State Governors.
An old advertisement promotes a cough remedy labeled Woods Great Peppermint Cure sold in cards for 1s 6d with a two advertiseage quantity. It markets a night time relief product aimed at children.
George Davies of Ashburton promotes tailor made suits offering superior materials and fit at lower prices. He guarantees customer satisfaction with a London fashion edge and modern cuts, inviting customers to order at The Arcade, Ashburton, with prices around 2 pounds less.
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