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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 08, 1907
Page
2
The note lists sun phase data and rise times for several dates. It includes days in June and June 12 18 19 26 with values like 7.81 4.26 and 7.32 4.96, plus times such as 4.50 p.m. and 11.20 a.m. It references Last Quarter New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Apogee Perigee without narrative context.
The Ashburton Journal rebuts Mr Davis after a May 18 paragraph about his remarks to the Ashburton High School Board. The editor defends staff reporting standards, condemns Davis for demanding withdrawal, and notes Inglis and the board backed the report as substantially correct. The piece cites later hospital committee remarks as further unfounded, and preserves the paper’s stance on press independence.
The ad argues winter overcoats must be made to order for service style fit and economy. It claims store bought coats wear out soon and urges early orders to select the best materials. It emphasizes durability and long wear as the cheapest option.
8880 acres of prime sheep country in North Canterbury offered for a term of five or seven years. Property described as excellent grazing land with strong production prospects. Maude & Harman, Ashburton and Christchurch, handle the lease negotiations.
A reader is invited to try TIGER Tea for a trial as an improvement over current tea. The message suggests interest in testing a superior brew and expressing preference for better quality tea.
Thirteen degrees of frost at Domally weather station mark the coldest snap of the season with eleven degrees on June 3. Dunedin Winter ay takings for three days total about 1d. Mr Perriman reports sale of B.S. 15725 25138 and 36656 142 acres at Wakanui to Mr H McCosker. Ashburton Brass Band balance sheet shows assets £301 10s 6d with a deficit from bazaar funds. Wellington Submarine Mining Volunteers enquiry leads to charges against a non commissioned officer for instigating the meeting and supplying information to the Press. Gout described as a spectal form of rheumatism due to wine acid. Remedial cures advertised with prices 1s 6d and 2s 6d.
A telegram reports the season's first severe frost in Christchurch with vegetation coated in lime. The day warms to bright sunshine. Notices cover electoral court sittings, poultry show awards, council expenditures, temperance advocacy, and local auctions.
Auckland City Council discussed adulterated foods and beverages after a deputation urged health supervision. The Mayor proposed sending the matter to the Government and Finance Committee. A motion sought a depot for prepared humanized milk and tramway loan sinking fund rules were approved.
The Waiwera of 6237 tons lands at Oamaru after four years since a direct steamer call. Mayor and Harbour Board welcome the Shaw, Savill and Albion vessel, with lunch at the Star and Garter. The port anticipates a record meat shipment and direct freezing dispatch to Canterbury.
The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company held its third grain sale in Christchurch on Friday with good trade attendance and spirited bidding. Wheat ranged from 3s 1d to 4s for milling, oats from 2s 7d to 2s 11d, chaff sold 60s to 97s 6d per ton, beans 3s 9d per bushel, and potatoes up to 82s 6d for Northern Stars, though early sorts met poor demand and were passed.
Wellington June 7 The Clerk of Awards reports an agreement between employers in the painting and decorating trade and the Amalgamated Society of Painters and Decorators. It fixes a minimum wage of la 3d per hour with overtime after eight hours daily. It grants union preference and makes non unionists join the union within two weeks of effect.
The Conciliation Board has filed recommendations in the Timber Workers dispute affecting about three hundred employers across much of the North Island. It proposes raising the minimum wage from 7s per day to £2 5s per week or 6d per hour outside Wallington, with a 45 hour work week.
In cricket circles Téia stated that the supposition of the players will be unconditionally lifted on July 1.
The ordinary monthly meeting of the Longbeach Road Board was held this morning. Members present included Mears, Grigg as chairman, James Small, Wm Prebble, Thos McKay, and W T Lill. The chairman reported a bank debit balance of £417 54d. Several roll alterations were granted if rates are up to date. The stock ranger R Lowe reported many cattle on roads causing stray stock and pledged action against owners to prevent wander. A footbridge over Wheatstone drain was requested but not entered. Lease of a resident holding a board reserve at Premington was cancelled due to rent arrears and a general rate notice was reiterated.
The Freeman's Journal says patience has limits as Ireland's situation worsens daily. It argues that the government taught friends the old lesson that quiet yields nothing and that only strenuous agitation can secure genuine reform.
London financiers who follow Victoria’s labour views met Mr Bent at luncheon chaired by Mrs Faithful Bezz. He claimed investment in Victoria is safe and Labour leaders hold substantial stakes, while stressing that state legislation will not affect legitimate investment and Victoria will honor its obligations.
The British government signals drastic action on the Education Bill 1908 amid criticisms from forty five Nonconformist MPs and the Education Committee of the National Free Church Council. Government representatives report private assurances of stronger measures to press ahead.
Sir Robert L. Border, opposition leader in Parliament, urged Ottawa constituents to proceed cautiously on the All Red mail route. He noted that few Canadians cross the Atlantic yearly, while 76 percent are tied to freight rates and cold storage. He favored good passenger service but not at the cost of farmers, producers, or time with Britain.
In Lonpor June 7 Sir Edward Grey favors enlarging sugar supply sources while ruling out revived bounty schemes. The Times praises government action on colonial sugar revival but warns of sacrificing the West Indies to fiscal prudence after policies that harmed cane and allowed Germany and Austria price power.
June 8 dispatch notes debate over Indian plague blame and coercion versus prosecutions. The Times Simla says sedition targets educated agitators seeking native army support, with no army mutiny indicated. Morley’s stance earns approval, while Sir Henry Cotton clashes over Lajpathrai and Punjab roles.
Jono Stoner reports the Tomoana has been repaired and resumed its voyage to London amid an income tax case context.
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