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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
4
Harold E Curtis solicits buyers for the whole Blacksmith and Coach Building Business in Ashburton County Lot 1 two acres with house shop sheds Lot 2 two acres with paint shop shed and loose box. Business growing health forces retirement. Also listing homes leasehold farms and other property in Carter's Terrace Tinwald with several insurance and engineering agency references attached.
A parcel of 779 acres near Christchurch offers a good house and outbuildings, subdivision and water. near the railway station and school. Prices vary by tract from 4 to 6 pounds per acre, with multiple large blocks described including 1000 acres, 1663 acres and 3989 acres, all well watered and fenced, near main lines and schools.
EMSLEY Burnet presents HAIR COLOUR RESTORER as the sole preparation worldwide to restore the original hair color in gray or faded locks. Priced at 4s 9d.
A tea advertisement touts KOZTH TA as a blend of Indian and Ceylon teas with the virtues of both. It invites customers to try a brew and note the delicious freshness. Agents Manchester Bro.
W Mingon chair of the Canterbury Conciliation Board informs the Arbitration Court that the board will not refuse to continue work though time is lacking and the Department has not granted the month allowed by law. He says the board will meet to address the director’s directive to prepare its report and recommendations.
Wellington June 11 the following additions to the Justices of the Peace list for Canterbury district include Alexander Knox Agnew Pleasant Point Geraldine John Clarke Richmond Christchurch Joseph Dowthwaite Waihaerunga Waimate William Bexter Gow Christchurch Godfrey Hall Hororata Selwyn Walter Hill Christchurch Henry Kissel Christchurch William Kenneth Macdonald Geraldine John George Grant McLachlan Waikari Ashley William Henry Rundle Ashburton Thomas Sherratt Geraldine Henry Herbert Smith Christchurch George Stephens Totara Valley Geraldine Also named are Captain Post of the Putanekai Captain Rollans of the Hinemon and Mr J F Andrews assistant secretary to the Cabinet.
In Wanganui June 71 the Webb scullers dispute a post time rule. Arnst in Sydney requested changing the condition that scullers must be at the post by 4 p.m. or forfeit. Webb's backer refuses the modification citing prior delays with Webb at the post.
A Wellington meeting of motor traders urged Parliament to license all drivers and require competency exams for certificates. They backed speed limits and suppression of road racing and proposed a special act to govern motoring, with a deputation to approach the government on the matter.
A senior football match at Domain Oval ends 22 to 3 with Southern Cross overpowering Old Boys. The Greens secure multiple tries via passing rushes led by Fitzgerald McFedries Culverhouse and McKenzie, while Orr converts a late goal. Referee was Mr FF Keillard.
Springburn and Ashburton juniors met in Deme play with Springburn romping to a 14 nil victory. Notable Springburn players were Geo Papton T Green J Burgess J Grieves and D Fergus. Referee Mr H H Curtis. A third grade Ashburton vs Southern Cross draw ended 3 each with 9 Ashburton and 14 Southern Cross. Referee Mr W Page. Southern Cross A beat Old Boys nil points to nil with N Fitzgerald scoring a penalty. Referee Mr G B Cassels.
A New Zealand soccer enthusiast offers to fund a 22 player team to tour England for a series of matches against second league clubs. He will bear all risks and gate money, pay the NZ Football Association a share of profits, and the Association would select and control the players. The offer to be discussed next week.
Several hundred Wellington workers gathered by the Queen’s statue to protest government action in distraining the Blackball miners furniture over a £76 fine. They passed a resolution condemning the Liberal government and urging workers to unite for the next general election. The Blackball union sought to remove the Arbitration Court order in Christchurch, arguing the court lacked power. case adjourned to serve all court members.
At the HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD conference in Wellington in June II the bill was amended to fund board travel, require public tenders for contracts over £20, empower sale of small properties, allow borrowing, recover hospital maintenance costs from Worker's Compensation, link old age pensions, and authorize weekly notices for new institutions. The meeting also discussed reform of relief laws, bequests, hospital staff representation, land sales with proceeds for acquisitions or enhancements, and ongoing inspection visits.
In Palmerston North on June 11 the Supreme Court before Mr Justice Cooper heard Richard Essex former mayor sue EB D Hoben publisher of the Manawatu Times for 501 alleging libel linked to the recent mayoral election. The claim asserts the article implied Essex won votes from labourers by supplying whisky. Defence denies the implication. Plaintiff evidence included several councillors and officials. The hearing was adjourned before its completion.
At Blackwater mine a strike erupts as a contractor with four contracts allegedly charges higher prices than rivals. All workers except those under the original agreement quit, opposing plural contracting and the company’s practice of paying higher bids. A union meeting is set for Sunday to address the dispute.
A thief entered the Poverty Bay Club bar last evening and helped himself to the till contents. A steward and others pursued him as he tossed coins at them and leaped a hedge. Several overcoats were also taken with the likelihood of accomplices fleeing.
The New Zealand Alliance scheduled a Dominion No Licence Convention in Wellington for June 17 and 18. The alliance executive approved Admiral Sperry’s request that no alcoholic liquor be served to the American Fleet personnel during their Auckland visit.
At the Ohio Republican State Convention in Columbus Rep Theodore B Burton presented the resolution report. The platform endorses Taft and calls for tariff revision a stronger navy labor protections anti monopolies and expansion of civil rights for African Americans. It praises Roosevelt's administration and pledges continued policy stability and economic recovery.
Auckland delegates denounce Government for lax enforcement of the Noxious Weeds Act in a conference. They cite cases of blackberries along railway lines and in public spaces, including fines for settlers while weeds grow nearby. A council member jokes that the blackberries are King Edward’s, drawing no clear remedy.
A Manchester clergyman warned that if anyone carried a football on a pole through the city a large portion of the population would fall down and worship it, reflecting satirical concerns about public reverence.
Mr John Sullivan of Timaru testifies that RHEUMO cures rheumatic gout by neutralising uric acid in the blood. He notes strong faith in the medicine and recommends it for rheumatic cases. RHEUMO sold by all stores and chemists at 26 8d and 4s 6d.
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