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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
2
An acre of land with a seven room house featuring an octagon window and verandah plus a washhouse. The dwelling is in first class order and has been recently thoroughly renovated by Mr Donn. Located in the second block from East Street, the property offers convenient access and should attract business interest.
A highly sought after property owned by Mr J M Ireland comprising an acre with a five room house and passage four fireplaces and a large detached washhouse. Located in an improving part of the town it promises first class investment and comfortable family living.
A fragment notes that if only one individual contracts a disease, it is so infectious and fatal that the whale family of rodents could be wiped out. The text references a singular Yai and a 16th anniversary or version in a cryptic way.
A scattered field of listings details multiple parcels ranging from 533 acres near Christchurch with a good house and stabling to 626 minutes from Cathedral Square. Prices per acre range from £3 to £7 with various cash deposits and Crown lease options. R HANDCOCK, 227 Colombo Street, N Christchurch, is the agent.
An old market listing shows prices for various sheep and beef cuts. Items include Ewe Mutton at 3d per lb, Hindquarters, Rump Steak and Sirloin Roast Beef with prices noted. Corn Beef listed at 1s 4d, and Neck and Breast around 8d.
Ephemeris notes daily sun rise values and positions from June 22 to June 30 with related moon phase data. Includes times for last quarter full moon new moon apogee and other lunar events. References approximate values and fractions in a condensed form.
Birth announcements from Ashburton in June record Mrs M W Cooper, a daughter. Mrs W T Lowe, a daughter. and Mrs I Blunden, a daughter, all delivered at local nursing homes including Malvern Nursing Home in Cox Street.
An editorial argues rising hospital and charitable aid costs in New Zealand reflect social issues beyond poverty. It cites 1884 versus 1906 7 spending, notes medical advances raise costs, and proposes state intervention to curb wasteful spending and potential pauperism.
Weather at Domain reports four points of rain and seven degrees of trust. Widespread items include a political address planned for Ashburton electors. court noting Christie v. Meacham with counsel Mc Orbell. Dunedin Farmers Club show prize for white Pomeranian dog. Visit of Hon Robert McNab en route to Wellington. Winslow school concert funds success. Christchurch Baptist Sunday School Union formed. Wel Darine brazing outfit promoted by Weldarine. local agents G H Garson Cycle and Motor Works.
At the Magistrates Court Charlotte Eliza Moraghan faced legamy charges for marrying George Wonnacott while still married to James Moraghan. Bail set at 100 pounds with two 50 pound sureties. remand granted to next Friday. Also reported: annual Ashburton Horticultural Society meeting lapsed for want of a quorum and adjourned to Monday. long list of local notices and community updates including travel, theatre incident, market reports, and Society affairs.
A C Hardy MP has decide d to stand again for Selwyn at the coming general election due to requisitions from multiple centres and others urging the move. The Ashburton Operatic Society shifts rehearsals to Monday with full attendance expected at Templar Hall. Lyndhurst bachelors held their annual dance Friday night with about 200 attendees. Sutherland’s band provided music and McConnell was MC keeping the event highly praised.
Two men driving a trap on the Alford Forest Road at about 6.30 last night were struck by a fast moving motor car near Cunningham's store. The trap capsized, one man was trapped under the wheel, and both suffered severe injuries. Dr Handcock treated them after assistance from Mr Cunningham and bystanders. Police are investigating the cause.
Napier June 1 Minister of Labour J A Millar spoke at Theatre Royal on government aims to boost industry through land and tariff policies. He cited rising investment in land and machinery from 1901 to 1906 and defended industrial arbitration, urging amendments to ensure fair compensation and broad worker participation.
Lemoine's wife sues for divorce citing cruelty and threats to extort money before his flight. The Duchess of Albany lays the foundation stone of the Wesleyan Sailors Home in Portsmouth, praised by Hon. J. G. Smith for Royal family loyalty. Plus updates on Mr John Burns accident and Ace reform plans.
Morocco reports Mulai Hafid has been proclaimed Sultan at Tetuan in a formal ceremony. The event marks a defining moment in Morocco’s leadership transition as European observers note the significance of Hafid's authority and the new regime.
In Calcutta June 19 the Press Association reports the press laws are having an excellent effect in India. In the House of Commons Mr Keir Hardie asked if the Muzaffarpur murderer had been repeatedly pronounced insane. Mr Buchanan pledged to submit the statement to Viscount Morley.
Mrs Drummond, leader of a suffragist group, speaks from a launch on the Thames to women and MPs at tea on the terrace of the Houses of Parliament.
Dr. Hurst Hotlowell on the Manchester Education Conference result says the proposed settlement would worsen conditions and increase confusion compared with the current state.
Mr Haldane says 148 459 non commissioned officers and men joined the Territorial Forces from an establishment of 302 199. He notes a marked rise in recruiting last month and calls the results highly satisfactory though the paper regrets 60 000 volunteers refused to transfer. Critics forecast a shortfall of 100 000 in the Territorial Forces.
In London on June 14 Mr Lloyd George told a deputation from Friendly Societies that government policy will link membership under the pensions scheme to qualification. A sliding scale was proposed: with an income of 5s a week a man would save a state pension of 5s weekly, receive 4s until the pension is paid, then 1s per week.
At Chicago 14,000 gather as the Republican Con gress adopts the Roosevelite platform with a modified anti injunction plank, calls for Sherman act strengthening and tariff revision after the next President’s inauguration. Taft’s nomination grows more unanimous as Roosevelt and Taft listen from the White House via telegraph.
An old advertisement extols Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a universal remedy for coughs and colds with strong claims of efficacy and value. The text blends marketing language with product branding ofwood peppermint extract and household use.
In London on June Pan-Anglican speakers including the Rev Harold Anson formerly of Auckland spoke on temperance. Rishe Neligan led the discussion on preparing the young for personal service in the church marking Waterloo’s anniversary. Bishop Burnbury condemned gambling in all forms as the congress received a welcome telegraph from the National Council of the Free Churches.
June reports from Melbourne describe the shooting of Robinson, an Anglican lay reader, by William Pincombe near Blackwood. The constable returned fire, wounding Pincombe. details remain scarce. Separate dispatches note a second Melbourne fatality, and a raid on a miner linked to Pincombe.
An island steamer reports British trader Oliver Burns was killed by Solomon Islands natives. Burns's station was looted and burned, a trading schooner destroyed, and unrest across the group threatens whites.
The Hon. R. McNab spoke to a packed Gore hall condemning Boundary Commissioners in his electorate and calling for Parliament to fix electoral boundaries. He announced the Second Ballot Bill would be introduced next session and received a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence.
Sydney residents propose a pressure yacht excursion to the Antarctic Ice Pack departing late December. The plan foresees three to four weeks at sea with five to six days in the ice. calls for a chartered vessel and a passenger list of eighty to one hundred to be profitable. Enthusiasm cites scientific and adventurous draws, including daylight all year and potential Aurora Australis sightings.
The note mentions bronchi cough remedy with Woods and peppermint, quantity 7.6d. Details are fragmentary and unclear about purpose or outcome.
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