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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
2
Bernard Shaw argues that urban management now hinges on skilled administrators rather than owners. Municipalities can hire capable officials cheaper than companies, avoiding bankruptcy and layoffs, while offering stable pay and independence. The piece also notes land purchase boards, wool production stats, and local public notices.
Lord Cromer urges officials to sometimes oppose public opinion when right, citing independence in governance. Otago debates fifth German owl imports and small bird pests while a reader questions eggs in bird diets. Culverden estate applications near 400, ballot next Friday. In Christchurch, Suhan fined £5 for after-hours liquor sales. Wel darine brazing for cast iron repair praised by John Andersons and Mason Struthers. G H Carson Cycle and Motor Works listed as Ashburton agents.
Charges include failing to register a traction engine and dog registration with fines imposed. A motor car speeding case led to a fine plus costs, while a gun theft case was dismissed for mis taken identity. A horse damage suit concluded with £30 awarded to the plaintiff and costs. A separate suit awarded £49 10s 9d plus costs for farm sale commissions.
Brief note notes a patent medicine branded Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for colds. Mentions a price of Le 6d and 2s 4d and references its use for relief, without longer claim or proof.
A hundred British undesirables settled at Oshawa Canada face imminent deportation. Other items note Taft allied Republicans backing a Lodge chaired convention, Roosevelt praise, and calls to renew Roosevelt term. Berlin Paris beef price rise prompts import relaxations pressure. Marine incidents include Lusitania damage and Black Hand killing in New Orleans. Olympia horse show attracts 60 continental officers. Suez Canal depth expansion proposed. German press accuses Britain of Baltic landing maneuvers ahead of possible conflict.
Roman Catholic archbishops of Ireland urge changes to Birrell's Universities Bill arguing it harms Catholic education. They demand Catholic representation on governing bodies, oppose nonresidential Dublin college plans, and warn against sending youths to streets beside Protestant Trinity College. The bill creates two universities in Dublin and Belfast with no religious tests, aided by an abolishment of the Royal University of Ireland and senate reforms.
In the House of Commons Mr H W Bottomly introduced a Bill to compel bankers to hand to the Public Trustees dormant balances of securities in their possession. He said such moneys were important and would be a godsend to the Treasury.
Sir F. G. Banbury introduces a bill to amend the Wild Birds Protection Act making capture by hook punishable by a fine.
Mr Lloyd George moved Mr Asquith's resolution in favor of applying closure to the Pensions Bill. The measure passed 606 to 102 after a long debate. Mr Belfour protested that House privileges were being curtailed amid many controversial measures. Lloyd George said the closure was a temporary expedient.
The Liberal party intends to reorganize the National Liberal Federation and seeks a large fund boost. Analyses of by election figures since 1906 show Unionist gains and Liberal losses, explaining party machinery changes after Wolverhampton’s fall in 1906.
Woods Great Peppermint Cure price reduced to 6d and 2s 6d per bottle in an advertisement. The item is positioned as a night relief tonic for children with a peppermint cure.
At Albert Hall and Kensington Town Hall the Pan Anglican Congress debated sweating regulation and unemployment remedies. Senators urged labour bureaux and a labour colony system while critiquing leftist materialism. New Zealand bishops described religious instruction in daily education and rejection of Christian Science.
Paris June 18 Lemoine fled after an envelope with his diamond making formula was opened It described using powdered sugar and carbon in a crucible at 1700 degrees to crystallise diamonds A warrant for arrest issued Lemoine arrested on false pretence charges Sir Julius Wernher funded his trials but the expert test failed Two Englishmen allegedly confirmed diamond formation but results were disputed and the affair drew currency to alleged frauds
The New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association conducted a clearing sale at Mr J W Irvine’s farm Westerfield on Wednesday. Attendance was good and prices ranged across sheep, cows, horses, dogs, pigs, implements and miscellaneous goods with numerous figures listed for each lot.
Market report shows wheat prices pressed by Australian imports. millers cut rates to clear high-cost stocks. Prices quoted Ashburton ex store at 4s 4d with few buyers, primes 4s 3d to 4s 9d and Hunters 4s 8d, sellers holding at 4s 6d. Oats unchanged with limited demand. milling oats 2s 4d to 2s 5d, short feed 2s 3d to 2s 4d, lighter quality 2s 8d. Chaff demand fell due to heavy deliveries. exceptional quality prices around £4 per truck.
London house cable dated June 18 quotes spot values for tallow including fine beef and mixed grades at higher levels since last telegram. Dalgety and Company report June 17 dispatch noting irregular market with beef and mixed tallow edible grades showing increased demand and price changes.
A concise note promotes Woods great Peppermint tea as a remedy for bronchial coughs. The item emphasizes peppermint’s soothing effect and tea form as a simple home remedy.
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