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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
2
A report shows Meredith Wilson's group proposing further raising money to cover a balance of 885 pounds 0 shillings 0 pence with 43 pounds 0 shillings 0 pence already allocated and 120 pounds 0 shillings 0 pence raised by a local corps.
An OCR fragment lists moon phases for June including First Quarter Full Moon and Last Quarter. It provides times such as 9 58 a.m and 7 42 a.m with additional low precision figures and stray numbers.
A comfortable home on nearly two acres of first class land with a six room house. Adjoins Mr McKenzies and is within a few minutes walk of the railway station. Property occupied by Mr Vincent includes a five room house and detached room with washhouse. Water laid on to house and washhouse. Reasonable price and easy terms. Immediate possession. IF Ferriman, land and estate agent.
A store proclaims its electrical appliances will arrive from Europe and be installed promptly. They describe the lineup as the most complete and up-to-date models available.
Memorial verses honor John Booth who was accidentally shot on June 10 1909. His mother brothers and sisters insert a loving dedication noting the great loss and hope of reunion in God. The tribute laments the shock and calls for rest for the departed.
The article notes waning political fervor in New Zealand but highlights two key proposals for the upcoming session. Private members push to extend parliamentary franchise and repeal the Second Ballot Act while the Premier advocates strong anti monopoly actions in oil and kerosene and a water power plan with a £500,000 annual funding to regulate rivers and lakes for industrial use. The piece sees potential for substantial impact if these measures pass.
Local notes mark the fourth anniversary of R J Seddon’s death. Wellington bakers keep bread prices steady. Christchurch Addington market tallies show cattle 458 sheep 14115 pigs 573. Methven vicar relief grant of £12 approved. Hampstead School cadets awarded shooting cup and prizes at Redeclips South Island champs with Sgt Childs winning. Star of the East Lodge reports large turnout eight new members and Monarchy versus Republic debated. Westminster Council to replace electric lighting with gas lamps on major streets. Lime dressing touted for crops with Blackburne Smith Co offering details.
Three cases were adjourned at the Magistrate's Court due to absence of proof of service of summonses. The report covers weather alerts, local gifts to residents, Boy Scout notes, abattoir slaughter methods, a thistle discovery, turnip blight details, a Farmers Co operative Association dance, and trade figures for May including commodities like butter cheese and wool.
Default judgments granted for plaintiffs in several undefended actions including Charles Lancelot andcock £14 16s 6d costs £2 13s 6d Fas Gudsell £8 1s 5d costs £2 16s 1d James Gudsell v Wn Laffey £39 18s 10d costs £2 19s William A Strachan v Isaac Burt £4 2s 0d costs £1 6s 0d Robert Henry Davis v Geoffrey Porter £10 10s costs £1 10s 6d.
United Press outlines the Bank of England lowering its rate to 3 percent on June 9. Reports include a swimming world record by Beaurepaire of Australia, yacht contest plans by the Medway Club, foot and mouth disease looks exaggerated in Argentina, and various international notes from Coopman prosecution to Vatican relations.
Paris June 9 Morane a French aviator powered by a new Bloriot averaged about two thousand feet in a flight from Paris to Etempes. The demonstration highlights advances in French aviation tech and pilot skill.
Brisbane reports the formation of a new Aero Club in the city on June 10. The initiative gathers local aviation enthusiasts and promotes aerial activities and events.
Nationalist members of the Duma guillotined the debate on key Finland Bill clauses. The Opposition withdrew amid great excitement, and the Bill was read a first time in St. Petersburg.
A £500 cheque from Mr Chis holm of New York reached Mr Healy and was given to Mr O'Brien. Healy praised ongoing efforts toward Home Rule or land settlement, stating such measures would be rare in our time without their unselfish labours.
Sir Swire Smith told a Free Trade meeting in London that Germany imports yarn on a near free trade basis and employs Yorkshire mills more than the rest of the world. He argued Britain gains from German trade while the wool industry enjoys full home employment higher wages and strong credit.
Nominations for all handicaps close this Friday evening ahead of the Winter Meeting to be held on Thursday and Friday, June 29 and 24. Racing officials urge entries for Ashburton event.
The obituary notes Sir G T George Newnes born March 1851. He became a baronet in 1895 and represented Swansea in Parliament since 1900. Educated at Silcoats and City of London School, he founded Strand Magazine Tit Bits and Westminster Gazette.
The Chief Justice grants nisi decrees in multiple divorce cases including Ethel May and John Leonard Lodge for desertion Annie Y and Robert Gamble for misconduct and desertion Christiana v Leonard Hobbs for polygamy and misconduct Emily Victoria and Arthur William Firth for misconduct James Y and Annie McGrath for habitual drunkenness William V Ruth Armitage for desertion William Y Maria Wilson for desertion Isabel May OW and William Lincoln Mackay for habitual drunkenness.
Acceptances for the first day han dicaps of the Ashburton Trotting Club Winter Meeting to be held on Thursday and Friday next June 14 and 17 close tomorrow evening at nine o'clock.
An archaic notice promotes Phosphos as a tonic claiming to make weak children robust and healthy from birth. The ad asserts wide availability in large bottles sold everywhere.
The Kaiser told Rev. Steth that he reads the Bible every night and consults it before decisions. He believes today’s period of doubt will soon give way to widespread religious revival.
Melbourne June 10 A planned derailment used iron and hardwood wedges placed between rails at Clifton Hill. The wedged rails failed to hold as the engine weight displaced them, threatening a twenty foot fall toward nearby houses if the train had derailed.
A Melbourne mother with dementia allegedly threw one child into a dam with a large stone tied to its dress and drowned another child before dying herself in the same dam. Police found the bodies after bystanders raised an alarm. two other children escaped and sought help.
Melbourne reports the State Government intends to revoke the reservation of Education Endowment Lands exceeding two million acres to open land for settlement. Also noted are oil fuel arrangements for destroyers Yarra and Parramatta, a King Edward memorial fund for the Children's Hospital, and a Fremantle by election where Ministerialists retained the seat.
William Tiller of the Hutt collapsed and died this morning outside his daughter's Thorndon residence after a history of heart disease. reported by the Press Association from Wellington.
The fortnightly sale at Methven showed a small rise in prices from the last sale amid a large cattle yarding. About 50 springers were offered but mostly passed in. Fat lambs and sheep entries were down, with prices up to 16s 1d for two foot ewes from Springburn. Prices included fat lambs at 1d6, ewes at 1s, and store lambs around 7s 9d to 15s 1d. three sheep dogs fetched 10s 0d, £2 6s 0d, and 9s. Sundries like potatoes sold well.
The Selwyn licensing district met at Rakain today with members Bailey Lambie Langley Blackley McMillan and Dickie. Transfers were approved moving licences to Kirwes and Hororata hotels. Renewals were granted for multiple hotels including Railway Canterbury Methven Besley Springfield Sheffield and more. Police complaints were noted but licensees pledged prompt action and licenses were granted. A conditional license for the Mayech Sheepdog trial was granted at one pound per day.
A historical ad fragment promotes Woors' Trent Peppermint Cure for chronic chest complaints. The brief offers a bold remedy claim and urges readers to obtain the product for coughs and chest discomfort.
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