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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
2
The note lists lunar phases from last quarter to new moon and first quarter, with apogee and perigee markers. It includes mixed times such as 4.00 pull 20 a.m. and 2.25 pm, plus 8.57 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., indicating a dated, fragmentary astronomical log from 1967.
News notes from June 1907 cover Amuri estate fragmentation steps toward closer settlement, a Wellington driver recovering from injuries, local court actions on drunkenness, and assorted items including Ryeland sheep prizes, Madame Albani's Australasian tour, telephonic innovations, and crop trends amid a dry season.
A Peel Forest correspondent notes fine dry weather with showers and strong growth. Frosts are sharp. creeks and lagoons run low. Stock thrive in back country near Clayton. An Hawke's Bay estate splits into seven names. Canterbury estate into ten divisions. Graduated Land Tax evasion shown as ineffective. Denmark has many tiny rural landowners. most hold under one acre. The small owners mainly engage in egg and fowl.
In a Tuesday Ashburton District Court session Judge Haselden ordered funds held by the Official Assignee in the sale of the trotting horse Derringcotte to be paid in by Banco to the defendant or his solicitors. Discharge of bankrupt estates for Euphemia Willis and B E Sinclair were granted, with several others relieved. Letters of administration were granted for James Carney and Fanny Frith, and to Barbara Anderson in the estate of Robert Anderson.
The correspondence section states it does not hold itself responsible for correspondents opinions. It emphasizes reader discretion and distinguishes editorials from individual letters.
A letter from W T Kingston urges railway authorities to test the public crossing right at the station. He questions government limits on closing the Wills Street crossing, praises the current stationmaster, and asks municipal authorities and public opinion to support the public crossing entitlement.
The Mount Somers Road Board met with all members present. Re-elected chairman Mr Gates. Plans to clear ditch by Mr Carter frontage discussed. Jabez Willen allowed to plough gorse along Springburn road. Repairs to Winterslow river bed track assigned. Road to Springburn property considered as replacement for private roadway. Mr Maeras to be interviewed at next meeting. Chas Baden resigns Mount Possession Ford charge. Mrs Roberts appointed for Ford duties at Windy Point Clent Hills and connecting cuttings. Mr Gates named representative for Local Bodies holiday conference. Gazetting date for tram extension road noted. Woolshed Greek Goal Co. plans tram line on roadway. A half-penny rate proposed for next meeting. Stone work assigned on Cemetery Road and Staveley-Springburn road. Frosty weather prompts clearing of Gore Road storm crossings. Tenders accepted for Hewson’s Road shingling and Cemetery Road shingling. Accounts approved.
United Press reports the King and Queen of Denmark launch a visit to the Guildhall drawing an enthusiastic street reception as German colonisation plans surface in Africa. Herr Dernberg discusses colonial affairs with Hamburg and Bremen merchants amid broader imperial policy moves.
A cryptic wartime clipping details a violent assault framed as capitalist wrongdoing. The fragment records an attack time and suggests a conspiratorial, censorious tone without clear names or locations.
The fragment notes cross-examination of Orchard on alleged crimes including arms and a shooting case. It mentions instigation by four Federation leaders and a figure named Dutertiva Gregory.
A London report notes the barque Serena sailing from Melbourne to Queenstown was struck by a gale on March 18. Four crew members were swept overboard and drowned. The captain endangered his life to rescue two others clinging to a rope in icy water by the ship's side.
The barque Eagle Crag sailing from Liverpool to an unspecified port narrowly escaped destruction after a lamp upset on deck caused a fire. The blaze spread quickly, passengers or crew fought it, and Helen was knocked or worn out on deck as water poured in before the flames were extinguished.
The Times notes Port Uprwin defends with smaller populations and quotes Mr Watson on the need to keep the Northern Territory densely peopled for Australia’s security. It argues future risks from a door left open to friendly today but potentially hostile tomorrow.
The Supreme Court of South Australia ruled that the A. M. P. Society had income of £28,562 in 1902 and was taxable, rejecting the Society’s exemption claim for life assurance companies. The case involved a challenge to non filing of an income tax return.
A yearling brother of Berasing and a sister to Cross Battery recently brought to Sydney have been sold to a Victorian buyer. Traprice not disclosed. The New Zealand horses Bebington Ox ton Wallasey Hippolytus Eona and Woodidg were a track out of the Sydney Darby.
Weights published for the Hawke s Bay Jockey Club Winter Meeting principal events Hawke s Bay Steeplechase about three miles and Hawke s Bay Hardies two miles with listed horses and weights for each race. Notable entries include Romany King Ectair Daredevil and Needlework for the steeplechase and Creusot Parhful Merriwai Black Reynard and Aqua Regia for the two mile hurdle.
Achanea offers a range of Lady's Cycles with frog wheel priced from £12 10s to £16 10s cash, plus second-hand cycles from £3 10s. Terms include a quarter deposit with balance to be arranged. Includes models by Caraon and James with free wheel and front rim brake.
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