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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
4
The notice advertises a chemist shop at 447 Colombo Street three doors from Ballantyne’s near Cathedral Square. Wholesale from H F Stevens, Wholesale Druggist.
In Sydney Lord Islington is welcomed aboard the Macedonia by the New Zealanders' Association which pledges felicitations on his appointment as governor. He thanks them and looks forward to a happy residence with Lady Islington among loyal inhabitants. Local Maori and NZ footballers give war cries while he plans to stay with Lord Dudley before departing. Wellington reports the new governor will lodge at the Wellington Club until Government House is ready in about five weeks.
At the police court Bert McQueen a young man was committed for trial for violently assaulting a young woman with intent to commit a serious offence. Bail was granted in two sureties of 250 pounds each.
Edward John Roberts remanded at the Police Court on a charge of stealing jewellery valued at £600 from Dr Parke’s home and other items valued at £40 belonging to Miss Wrigley. He allegedly pawned some articles under an assumed name, claiming he found them in the domain.
At the Supreme Court in Nelson on June 16, Charles Boyd aged seventeen was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment for attempted rape.
At the tallow auctions in London on June 15, 1170 casks were offered and 321 sold. Prices quoted include Mut ton fine 6s 6d, medium 3l 4s 3d, beef fine 35s 0d, medium 3d.
The visible supply of American wheat is 30 569 000 bushels.
Sydney reports Wheat-Little activity with shippers at 33 3d to 3s 4d and holders asking 3a 5d to 3s 54d. Flour and oats prices listed, including Algerian oats 2s 3d to 29 4d, sparrowbills 2s 6d, maize Primo local 23 9d, and Tasmanian potatoes 5 to 6 10s. Melbourne notes dull sales with wheat 3s 4d to 3s 5d and oats Algerian 1g 10d to 2s 2d. Adelaide data shows wheat 3s 2d to 5s 3d, flour 8 10s, bran and pollard prices, oats Algerian 1s lld.
At the Eltham Farmers Union gathering the turnip blight issue drew wide comments. Delegates cited Champion seed, sowing dates, and fertilizers with superphosphate linked to rot while basic slag and lime showed better results. Government expert help and coordinated data collection were urged.
A Beasts Ball is announced for Wednesday July 6 in the Garrison all Napier to raise funds for the Hawke's Bay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The name borrows from the Old Country where such events are popular and take the form of fancy dress balls.
The article explores Waipu Valley in North Auckland as a cradle of pioneer life. It recounts 1861 settlement by Nova Scotia emigrants, their hardy farming with limited tools, and long-standing Scottish Gaelic ties. It notes current generations sustain dairying and cattle, with a few old settlers remaining and strong clan identity fading toward outside influence.
The season shows waning football interest as grounds lie far from town, with many matches short of players and several results cited. Third Grade results include Southern Cross v Old Boys 3 6 and High School v Ashburton 15 0. The Wellington Rugby Union opened an inquiry into a postmatch incident involving J Marshall and Ryder, suspending Marshall for the first round after provocation was noted.
Stratford June 16 Douglas Lawson a 30 year old station hand shot himself with a Winchester rifle. A inquest returned a verdict of suicide. Deceased believed to be an ex member of the Permanent Artillery. Invercargill June 16 body cast on shore Sandy Point bears letters suggesting the name Findlay Murchison of Waikaia. The features are unrecognisable. Enquiries are being made at Waikaia. On Tuesday afternoon near Lorne farm a man named Thomas Jameson fell from a draw. He died on the way to the hospital.
London June 16 The Missionary Conference debated whether to expand into new unoccupied fields or intensify work in existing areas. It considered individual conversion versus community Christian influence, training native evangelists, and cooperation among missionary organizations.
The U S Court of Appeals dissolves the injunction against Herring Curtis Co for manufacturing aeroplanes, ruling no patent infringement by the Wrights. The decision is hailed as a setback for Wrights supporters forming an air trust. Meanwhile Grahame White flies from Crystal Palace to Broadlands in twenty minutes at about a thousand feet.
Governor Gillette declares prize fights criminal while sparring is legal and moves to halt the Jeffries Johnson match. Promoters plan a £30 000 sale of moving pictures with £10 000 shares for each fighter and Rickard and Gleason. San Francisco officials had approved the event but now seek to prevent it.
An advertisement extols Lane's products claiming bones nerves blood and tissues improve growth in children, suggesting rapid development from consuming the item.
The June report from Fremantle notes debate over the Zambesi river course for the Arnst v Barry sculling title. A South African Chartered Company official counters fears about the river’s fitness and climate, urging readers to trust the course for the championship decision.
The article argues livestock boosts soil fertility by returning digested plant matter to the earth. It stresses humus preservation and notes animal manure as a premier aid to sustained land productivity, warning that soils lacking soluble nutrients lose value for future crops.
In a Caulfield Grammar School address Melbourne Professor Osborne says boxing is the safest form of exercise when within ordinary limits. He notes that while calamities occur they are linked to lighter gloves or overstrain and claims the ring outranks football for safety.
George Davies Ltd Modern Tailor advertises tailor made suits from 54s to 55s with unbreakable fronts and well fitting shoulders. It guarantees a full refund if not suited and urges customers to visit The Arcade Ashburton or send a postcard for samples.
An 18th century advertisement touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for chronic chest complaints. The copy promotes its effectiveness for lung issues and highlights the product's quick relief claims.
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