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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
4
Anticipating a visitor rush for the Winter Show, the store announces a full range of up-to-date mens and boys clothing including all-wool tweed suits and shirts, heavy kaiapoi tweeds, odd knickers, hats caps ties collars braces belts gloves moufflers, with prices listed and stock prepared for the event.
Wellington June 21 The Police Commission will open its enquiry with District Judge Haselden presiding in Christchurch The terms are not yet settled but will allow full investigations and press access The debate centers on staffing in the Commission office and whether clerical work should fall under Civil Service rather than police ranks The issue risks seniority questions among officers as clerical duties may shift workload.
At a public meeting in Wellington on June 21 Father Keogh rector of St Patrick’s College for nine years received tokens from citizens and a purse of over one hundred sovereigns. Dr Cahill praised his service while Father Keogh thanked the crowd and wished future success to his successor Father Kenedy of Meeanee.
In Magistrate W G Riddell's court Mary Ann Wright known as Mary Jane Barrie and David Barrie faced charges from a raid on the Paragon boarding house. The female defendant was convicted for selling liquor without a license and fined £20 plus costs. hearing on David Barrie’s charges was adjourned.
Obituary from St. Petersburg notes the death of Frederick de Martens born 1845. He was Professor of International Law at the University of St. Petersburg from 1871 to 1907 and long a Russian delegate and plenipotentiary at major diplomatic conferences. He presided over the 1899 Paris Court of Arbitration in the Britain Venezuela case and served as arbitrator in several Europe America disputes. He also acted in Russia Japan peace negotiations in 1905.
A conference of Hockey Associations delegates opened in Wanganui on June 21. Christchurch was chosen as headquarters with Dr Newman as patron and Rev H Mathias as president. Other officers include vice presidents Robinson Sanders Fookes Warden McKenzie Pavitt Madden Organ King Wake Polson Dee Willis Harvey, treasurer J W Simes, secretary W Johnson, auditors Elliott and Burgess.
An advertisement letter praises Sander's Extract for coughs colds and lung troubles and urges use in a tablespoon of water. It extols the product as superior containing antiseptic substances not in other eucalyptus products and warns against harsher preparations citing a death from inferior brands.
Local grocer lists Morepork sausages made from dairy for fresh PA weekly Saturdays. Also offers saveloys brown and German sausages under Fletcher Bros brand with check buy til stock.
A correspondent argues for dogs to aid police work noting escapes prompt public danger and urging faster capture. He suggests kennels at Christchurch Ashburton and Timaru would improve response times and reliability in recapturing escaped criminals.
A reader from Ashburton urges Hampstead town authorities to seek broader funding for a needed road at the outskirts used by the public. The writer cautions against the board bearing all maintenance costs and suggests deferring further action until early summer.
A letter argues against foreign gifts to Britain funded by borrowed money and urges the Premier to bear his own costs. It denounces gratuitous conflict between Germans and British, urges peaceful settlement, and laments envy and violence as unchristian.
Frank Emerson of Lismore defends his role in the Uncle Peters Estate dispute and rebuts a letter signed One of the Boys accusing Father of involvement. He asserts Father was not in contact during settlement and defends honesty as best policy, urging the anonymous writer to prove their claims. The editor notes the correspondence remains open.
An advertisement touts Rebumo as a universal rheumatism remedy. It attributes the condition to excess uric acid in the blood and promises relief from pain and swelling with a permanent cure. The product is sold by chemists and stores at 24 Gd.
The Ashburton Public Library annual meeting saw low attendance led by chairman D. Wood. Re-elected were Robert Bell and W. F. Watters as subscribers’ representatives along with Rev H. Bellhouse. discussions urged improved accommodation and a Carnegie grant, noting current facilities are inadequate and a librarian and better collections are needed.
The Auckland mayor telegraphed the Acting Premier today with notes from 80 men seeking work. He reported 500 to 700 people unemployed and destitute, urging urgent relief measures and potential engagement on the North Main Trunk railway new route.
A Christchurch unionist argues workers bear much blame for high unemployment as union demands hinder employers. He cites rising living costs and stagnant wages, noting half of unemployed are unionists. A young carpenter in Longbeach faced fines for accepting lower pay, forcing him from self training to farm work.
The Ashburton County Rugby Union met with Mr F Pritchard presiding. The Southern Cross Club sought re classification for junior players and the request was refused. The Sports Association reported arrears of rent. received. Ashburton Football Club sought to withdraw from a fixture with Rakaia. granted. A fine of 5s was imposed for failing to keep a Thursday engagement. Methven Club protested permits for Southern Cross players aiding another club. A letter criticizing a schools match in Thursday’s issue of the Guardian was deemed unfounded. originator warned. Referees appointed for Borough A v Convent, Borough B v High School, and Third Grade High School v Southern Cross.
New Zealand readers learn how George Davies offers made to measure suits for men at 2 10s to 3 15s, a cash basis, modern production, and reduced prices. The Ashburton Arcade branch invites inspection of materials, samples, and prices, promising equal fit and finish to costly rivals.
A historical account describes Webster a shipwright turned landholder in Coromandel and Waion, known as King of Waion, whose vast estates and trade networks in the Gulf and Thames Estuary were debated by the 1844 Hobson commission. The piece traces his rise, marriages, and later exodus to California, noting government scrutiny and eventual rejection of his land claims.
A notice to the public from Ashburton and District states that J Kennedy takes over the business from the 8th of the month. C Frost thanks customers for past support and seeks continued patronage.
Mrs Bannon of 53 Kent Street Sydney testifies that a six year chronic leg ulcer resisted hospital care and private doctors until Zam-Buk Balm was used. She praises rapid healing and urges others with similar ailments to try Zam-Buk, noting the product's wide claimed cures and affordable pricing.
Police constable Thomas Milward of Ashbourne Derbyshire weighing 22st 10lb is described as England’s heaviest policeman. Mr Carnegie president of the Peace Society spoke in New York warning of a looming conflict between Great Britain and Germany and urged timely intervention between the two powers.
The Liskeard Workhouse farm shows a profit of £98 4s 5d for the year. Guardians bought 64 pigs, making a profit on them of £65 16s 6d.
A city block at Willis and Manners streets, known as the Heath estate, is offered to the Council for street widening. A syndicate promises 4 percent debentures over twenty years. The plan would widen Willis and Manners streets and connect Victoria Street, with increased land value covering the interest.
T Arthur traffic superintendent for the North Island and A Grant for the South Island retire on superannuation at month end. ChCh district managers move into new roles with W J Stringe man relieving traffic manager duties. Promotions follow seniority and efficiency across Otago Southland West Coast and Greymouth districts.
The Rev D C Bates, previously assistant to Captain Edwin, has been formally appointed Government Meteorologist in Wellington, per Press Association.
In Auckland on June 21 workers urged a defined weekly holiday and a minimum wage rise to £2 10s. Employers favored scrapping weekly pay for an hourly system. The dispute was sent to the Arbitration Court. In Christchurch a Socialist Scouts open-air meeting condemned the government for forcing Mr Hoge's retirement from the Ministry.
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