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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 14, 1910
Page
2
A comfortable six room house sits on nearly two acres of first class land. The property adjoins Mr McKenzie's and is within a few minutes walk of the railway station.
Property described as a house with several rooms and a detached washhouse, connected water supply, located at a known address. Offered by FP Ferriman, land and estate agent, with easy payment terms and acceptance of a reasonable price. Immediate possession available.
Real estate clients with agents across the North Island pursue properties in that district and request CALI listings to compare options and prices.
Ephemeris notes for Sun and Moon phases across June with dates and times. Mentions Last Quarter New Moon First Quarter Full Moon and lunar positions perigee and apogee times. Includes specific times for phases and lunar events in June.
In a county council report Inspector B Stuart flagges reserves overrun by broom and gorse and smothered trees. A ratepayer proposes employing unemployed on undeveloped reserves. Town matters include a Sunday golf dispute at Shirley links and immigrant arrivals on the Arawa with 95 assisted passengers and notable capital among newcomers.
Special reporter details Robert McNab's return with rich material on Canterbury, Hobart, and London archives. He cites Elizabeth brig massacre records, French archives on Akaroa, peraki log finds, and plans to publish Surville journeys alongside notes from Canon Stack.
A list of handicaps announced including First Hack Hurdle 60 sovs one mile and a half with contenders such as Outlander list 9b Antony 10st 1lb Erl King 10st 4lb White Cockads 10st 3lb and many more for Fairton and St Aidan meetings. The schedule also includes Fairton Hack 55 sovs six furlongs and Longhead Hurdle 100 sovs one mile and a half with entries like Stone Gin er list Southern Cross and Nova, among others.
Large acceptances from top trotting stables indicate the Ashburton Trotting Club winter meeting will be a success. The new track at Ashburton County Racing Club’s course is in first class order with trains delayed and holiday excursion rates arranged, and catering details well in hand.
The dispatch notes Armstrong of Elswick secured a contract to build a large battleship for Chile signaling modern naval expansion. Also reported are the Kaiser’s expressed sympathy over illness, a Coopman butter packing adjournment in New South Wales, and a Lisbon balcony collapse killing four with thirty-two injured.
A June Berlin thunderstorm struck Jungfernhide Park killing six people and injuring seventeen severely while they sheltered under trees. One hundred sustained minor injuries as lightning blasted the area, according to the Press Association.
In the House of Commons Sir E Grey denied any rift with the Foreign Office over Egyptian policy. He affirmed that Sir E Gorst retains the government’s full confidence and that his administration is highly valued by the cabinet.
The Chariton Porter case provokes Italy and America with a sensational murder attempt at the Waldorf Astoria. Mrs Chariton Porter shot her lawyer, who declined prosecution, amid rumors of jealousy and incriminating letters involving a Russian suspect.
A new political party is reported forming in New York on June 13, backed by Roosevelt Pinchon and Garfield. It unites supporters of the people’s rights against monopoly in national resources and aims to challenge existing powers.
Reports list deaths of Hermann Vezin the actor born in Philadelphia and died in New York on June 13, also noting the death of Sir Robert Kyffin Thomas aged 59 in Adelaide and the passing of Rev. Nirai Runga aged 70 in Napier after 26 years in Anglican ministry.
In Christchurch Magistrate Court this morning Tomailing charges against Bow ron Bros were discussed. The cases will be adjourned until the appeal decision and rescheduled for July 12.
A fragmented text fragment mentions Eucalyptus oil and a rubbing remedy possibly linked to a product or person. It lacks clear event names, dates, or organizations, making it a sparse historical record of a medicinal claim.
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