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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
2
A butcher thanks customers for past support and pledges continued supply of the best meat at cash prices. It lists Prime Eve mutton cuts with prices in old currency, various beef items, and specialty small goods made by Mr T Barber.
A ZOUCH informs patients and the public that an Assistant has joined his dental practice. The notice aims to update clients about staff changes and continued service.
Ephemeris data lists sun rise and set times for June with several days shown. It also notes moon phases including Full Moon Last Quarter New Moon and First Quarter with associated times and positions Perigee and Apogee dates.
Just published offerings by John Christie editor of Ashburton Guardian and Ashburton Mail. Available at bookshops for 2s.
In a somber survey the piece critiques Lord Rosebery and other luminaries for predicting Europe’s re barbarisation amid growing armaments. It recalls 19th century wars, cites historian Mackenzie, and extols Alfred Russel Wallace’s view of the Wonderful Century with vast progress. It ends with cautious optimism that Europe may be saved from imminent conflicts.
Property on the Alford Forest road near the Woollen Mills is available for purchase. The dwelling and land currently occupied by Mr John Stace are offered for sale through inquiry to the advertiser.
The property lies within easy distance of the Public School and has been well farmed. Buildings are in excellent order, presenting a strong opportunity for a practical man to invest at a reasonable price and profit from the current owner's labour. Details on application.
A local store advertises a very large stock available at moderate prices. The notice emphasizes quantity and affordability to attract shoppers and boost sales.
A Wellington telegram says the Timber Commission report deadline is extended to June 30. Lamb-free guarantees apply to fat pen sales at Addington yards after this week. A Scottish arrival in Waihi mate shows off modern pig farming with a herd of 10 pigs. Various local items cover auctions, missionary talks, education board letters, owl deterrence, football injuries, lamb handling concerns, a Timaru liquor fine, influenza antitoxin debates, a hockey match, shopping price disparities, a church basketball club start, a Farmers Co op social, and motor cycle sale notices.
London report says King Edward and Queen Alexandra congratulated Lieutenant Shackleton on his safe return from a long arduous and successful journey. Other items note earthquakes at Toulon and Marseilles, tax reform talk in Berlin, Canadian immigration figures, Oxford defeats Cambridge in lawn tennis, a vexatious lawsuit against the Army Council, and Laurier’s note on the Georgian Bay canal and Grand Trunk priorities.
President Taft sends a message to Congress proposing a constitutional amendment to allow an income tax. He notes it as a proper tax essential to national life in crisis and favors a 2 percent tax on net corporate earnings, potentially $50 million yearly. The Tariff Bill frees Philippine products except rice, aiding Louisiana farmers and labor unions, while lowering tobacco import limits.
The Russia based Dreadnought Manta project reports four keels laid totaling 23 006 tons with Russian materials and workmanship. Design and execution led by British experts from Clydebank Works and John Brown & Co. were commissioned under the State Shipyard oversight.
The Bengal Government directs the Burdwan Commissioner to gather all light on a possible conspiracy against the government related to the Midnapur prosecution, including persons tried or not. Officials reject the High Court's view that no conspiracy existed.
Lecturing in Blenheim on chivalry as a vanished ideal, Mr Justice Cooper argues the age of chivalry is not dead while Lord Mountmorris notes emancipation and women’s suffrage strain it. Parliamentarians expect an Auckland political gathering to celebrate Massey’s Opposition progress. Estates in Hawke’s Bay and Canterbury near open for selection. surveys on Tongoio and Orari subdivision planned. more negotiations with Land Purchase Board. Also ads for motor car repairs and tyres from Ashburton dealerships with promotions on Talbot and Triumph machines.
A Dublin jury awarded £100 damages to Mr Dolan a merchant and auctioneer at Monté County Westmeath against four members of the Irish League for boycotting him and injuring his business. The decision was received June 18 after court proceedings in London reports show.
The British Blue fleet concentrates three hundred and fifty ships of various classes in the North Sea for exercises. It includes 40 battleships 27 armored and 6 protected cruisers 117 destroyers 79 torpedo boats and 26 submarines. The plan aims to prevent White and Red fleets from joining and to force a junction or dissolution.
Wellington reports the Solicitor-General will travel to England aboard the same steamer as Sir Joseph Ward. A foreign citizen claims about £500,000 from the New Zealand Government through the Imperial Government. A government committee unanimously backs the claim and the British Crown Law officers will be consulted to seek a settlement.
Chronicle lists Chronic Chest Comparita Woods Great Peppermint Cure priced at 1s 6d and 2s d. This compact item records the sale figure and product naming with limited readable detail.
At Oxford luncheon yesterday Lord Curzon's toast was to the Press delegates. Mr Hacket of West Australia said overseas universities imitate Oxford and Cambridge, making colonial institutions formidable rivals. Rhodes fund helped a special move toward Oxford. Delegates showed interest in Sheffield industries and the Vickers works.
Poet admits fear while hunting diverse beasts from Bengal to Zambesi and fears a cold. He claims Woods Pepper Mint Cure keeps him safe against such risks in the field.
The Labour Party in the House of Commons adopted a resolution protesting any official recognition by the Government of the visit of the war under whose authority and sanction terrible atrocities were perpetrated on a people struggling for political freedom.
In the House of Commons the Labour Exchanges Bill and the Marine Insurance Gaining Policies Bill were read a second time.
The Archbishop of Toronto in his charge to the Thocesan Synod favors the union of the Episcopalian church with all evangelical churches in Canada, signaling a push for a broader church unity.
New York June 17 The committee appointed by Mr Hughes Governor of New York issues a moderate report on speculation in securities and commodities. It says speculation is a necessary incident in production and cooperation, tending to steady prices and acting as insurance. It proposes empowering exchange governors to fix cornered commodity prices and enacting laws to prevent pretended purchases or sales of securities for customers or brokers acting for themselves.
Australian report notes Hemingway recently arrested in Sydney identified as wanted for breaking and entering a warehouse in New Zealand in September 1907. He was handed to Detective Andrews for transport to New Zealand after suspicion aroused by items shown to a female acquaintance.
Hobart reports the Ministry has resigned and Sir Neil Lewis has undertaken to form a new Cabinet. The State Cabinet has adopted a sweeping irrigation policy, signaling major policy shifts amid the political change.
The Premier addresses the people pledging to represent New Zealand at the Naval Conference. He expresses pride in the nation’s recent willingness to strengthen imperial defences and the unity with the United Kingdom across overseas dominions.
The Dunedin Education Board met to discuss fires and free class books. Report by Auckland chief inspector Petrie and Otago chief inspector Goyen led to endorsement of Auckland Board’s stance and readiness to cooperate with the minister on reforms. A motion urged that grants for free books are insufficient and called for modifying payments to meet needs.
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