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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
4
Anticipating a rush of visitors, stock stocked with latest up-to-date goods. Includes men's wool suit and boys clothing in various descriptions with prices listed from 25 shillings to 4 shillings 6 pence and 3 shillings 6 pence and 3 shillings 11 pence.
The 1909 New Zealand review lauds John Christie of Ashburton for a coherent collection that blends world outlook with Canterbury flavor. It praises clear, consistent verse and the passion for humanity, while noting some pieces like Nigar at Nazareth or MeruanPine lack force compared to stronger monodramas.
A fragment reflecting on poetry scenes in Australasia and England, praising Wordsworth influence and the enduring charm of lake-school verse. It hails a small book noted for its sincerity and fair craft, contrasting polish with shoddy work and suggesting good wine needs no bouquet.
A reader-defended stance questions anonymous supporters of temperance and condemns debauchery at a recent function. The writer urges public opinion to reject pernicious customs and foresees a better era with moral reform.
The Rev Knowles-Smith spoke at Primitive Methodist Church on Britain's dangers beyond naval fears. He warned of Ritualism, Socialism, wealth congestion, and the drink trade, urging Christian principles and opposing Blatchford's influence, capitalism excess, and gambling.
May exports from South Australia total 907 755 bushels of wheat and 2082 tons of flour. Compared with May last year 1 142 124 bushels wheat were shipped. First half of season shows 12 089 184 bushels of wheat and 31 544 tons flour moved to all centres, vs 7 767 770 bushels and 36 994 tons last season. The discrepancy stems from strong early-year exports in 1900. remaining export balance estimated at 2 647 377 bushels.
Wellington reports Hon. A. W. Hogg resigns as Minister of Labour. During his absence James Carroll becomes Acting-Premier and runs Government Insurance and Public Trust Offices. J. A. Millar adds Labour and Finance and Government Printing Office. George Fowlds assumes Customs and Acting Defence. Findlay acting Postmaster-General and Telegraphs. Buddo acting Lands with Land for Settlement Act. R. McKenzie becomes Roads and Bridges minister.
Sir Joseph Ward discusses the resignation of Mr Hogg from the New Zealand Cabinet. He notes the parliamentary custom requiring ministers with divergent views to resign to avoid embarrassing the government. Ward praises Hogg’s honesty and friendship while explaining the decision was necessary for the country’s welfare and financial stability.
Trouble arose over hiring a Vancouver crew for the steamer Andravelli which arrived from Vancouver via Auckland last Tuesday. The crew, paid £7 monthly while chartered by Alley Line, signed off yesterday. The captain offered £4 10s monthly to some men for a Mazilla voyage, but none would sign on without £7 monthly to Manilla and return to New Zealand. Negotiations with unemployed sailors continued today.
Wellington City Council reviews the fifteen thousand pound abattoirs loan used for other purposes. The treasurer concedes the mayor’s view is correct and no action is taken. Four thousand eight hundred pounds has been repaid and ten thousand two hundred five pounds remains outstanding from district funds.
An advertisement features Joseph Burns of 29 Market St Sydney praising Laxo-Tonic Pills for curing his chronic constipation and improving energy. It cites a shoemaker as another patient with relief from headaches and fatigue after daily laxatives, offering pills at 104d and via local chemists.
In Dunedin on June 17, Agnes Ottoway sought an annulment of her marriage to Amy Bock after a ceremony where the partner posed as a man Percival Carl Redwood. The judge approved a decree of annulment, noting the marriage was solemnised with a male impersonation and the case reflected past similar instances.
In New Plymouth on June 16 an extraordinary general meeting agreed that enough directors retire to elect two Auckland representatives and one Wellington representative, with Mr Berry to remain as director and the chairman to be chosen from outside members. A vote of confidence in directors and management was passed.
The article praises George Davies for offering made to measure suits in New Zealand at Colombo Street with expert cutters and quality materials. It warns against imitators offering cheap, slop-made garments from third‑party factories and stresses Davies' in‑house craftsmanship and fair pricing.
The writer informs the public that their blacksmithing business has been disposed of to Mr T Kennedy as from the date stated. Gratitude is offered for past support and a request for continued patronage is made.
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