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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
2
Property occupied by Mr C. Vincent features a five room house with a detached room and washhouse. Water supplied to both. reasonable price and easy terms offered. Immediate possession possible by F Ferriman, land and estate agent.
The piece argues that while universal military training has value for discipline and defense, it should occur alongside a firm resolve to reject war. It discusses workers' potential to avert conflict via unity, and cites proposals to educate youth on arbitration and peace, noting views from Maurice Hewlett and Sir Joseph Ward.
A traveler observes magpies in fields north of Woodend consuming insects while sparrows are scarce. after passing Woodend sparrows return in numbers and magpies decline, suggesting interspecies noncoexistence. The report also notes local weather, vehicle registrations, fisheries, health warnings, and market updates from Ashburton and Canterbury regions.
Mr KE Miles sent fourteen New Zealand wheat samples to a UK editor, grown by farmers from Geraldine to Ashburton. The report notes many NZ wheats compare favorably to British imports, with Bordier and Velvet among finest, while Red Chaff and Solid Straw appear weaker yet still superior to some NZ offerings.
Last evening police conducted two raids seeking liquor but found no seizures in either action. A Wellington telegram reports cold, showery weather with strong southerly winds. A St John Ambulance drive led by Mesdames Rhodes Corrigan and W Fisher and Mr Troup raised 1000 for nursing the sick poor, plus 600 already invested, funding five professional district nurses. Agricultural note promotes lime dressing for grains and grasses with crushed lime available through Blackburne Smith Co.
A special Ashburton Poultry Society meeting approved a three member deputation to meet with the Agricultural and Pastoral Association to discuss rearranging dates for the next Winter Show. The society plans a team for the Challenge Shield at Granity, West Coast, with four members ready to contribute birds. W H Amos to accompany the exhibits. Accounts totaling £8 10s were approved for payment.
At a Wednesday meeting of the North Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board the chairman praised Nurse Nisbet for her heroic service to typhoid patients and expressed heartfelt sympathy to her relatives. The acting matron reportedly said she never swerved in duty and would be remembered for exemplary dedication.
Christchurch June 16 Mr T Hughes headmaster of Waltham School appointed Inspector of Schools by the North Canterbury Education Board to succeed Mr T Ritchie who resigned He will serve until the end of next year after which he retires from the service.
Wellington June 16 notice in this week’s Gazette states capeweed has been added to the third schedule of the Noxious Weeds Act enabling local authorities to declare it a noxious weed. The Department of Agriculture warns that capeweed is not catsear and urges swift action by districts likely to be affected.
A brief note states that recovery from wasting and weakening diseases is hastened by the use of PHOSPHOL, described as a phospholipid preparation. The claim emphasizes its potential benefits in restoring strength and vitality.
King George awards the Albert Medal to Charles Wagner and Alexander Stewart for gallantry during the Boer War attack on an armored train near Chieveley on November fifteenth. Also notes a strange disappearance of Alice Mary Thorpe after a dance aboard the Miltiades and other European items.
The King expresses gratification at the fraternal cooperation of churches and societies in the United States and Europe. He highlights international friendship and global peace as central aims, as 5200 attendees rise, cheer, and sing the National Anthem after the message is read.
Torrential rains flood the Morava valley causing inundation at Tchonoria Yagodina and Schlajatz with 35 fatalities reported. The disaster comes as authorities assess scope and rescue needs.
Divers search Lake Como for Charlton Porter feared to have died by suicide or murder. Reports tie the death to Mrs Castle, an American actress, who was found in a box in the lake after a reported struggle. Italian police probe possible ties to Stella Reid and Porter's alleged mistreatment.
In London on June 15 in the House of Commons Mr J Shackleton introduced his suffrage bill presenting it for first reading without division.
Mr John Burns said he was in talk with the dominions about an Empire census in 1911. Sir Charles Duke urged a system like the Australian one with fuller quinquennial details and more complete data.
London reports June 15 that the Premier has introduced a bill to appoint Queen Mary Regent if the King dies before the Duke of Cornwall is eighteen. The measure aims to ensure a regency during a royal succession crisis.
The Welsh members in the House of Commons state that their continued backing for any Liberal government hinges on Welsh disestablishment and disenfranchisement measures. The note frames their stance as a condition tied to financial issues and veto considerations.
London dispatch reports a government appointed committee to consider civil service rearrangement. Members include Prime Minister Balfour, Mr Gladstone, Sir Dalziel, Sir Dilke, C. S. Henry, D. Shackleton, and G. N. Barnes with twelve Ministerialists and nine Unionists.
Mr Martin MP for Pancras asks if Liberals would change policy without House support consultation. The Premier says government can enter a conference only with supporter confidence. Lord Wolverhampton resigns as Lord President of the Council due to ill health.
Fragmentary advert reads Woods' Great Peppermint Cure claims to aid influenza and chronic ailments. Names and details are unclear. text appears from an old medical ad with generic warnings.
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