24 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
1
The piece discusses Sir Godfrey Lagden’s view that South African natives have progressed from barbarism to education and Christianity. It contrasts Lagden’s praise with reports of Zulu cruelties during the Natal rebellion and warns against underestimating the so called black peril.
A London correspondent reports on May 8 that John Morley, in scarlet and ermine, entered the House of Lords as Viscount Morley of Blackburn. The move follows pressure from age and health, with Morley choosing the Lords for leeway to focus on India work and avoid strenuous Commons duties.
The piece notes delays in postal reform and recalls the failed stamp book scheme. It explains costs and pricing missteps with penny and halfpenny stamps, the strange two shilling charge, and how halfpennies disrupted revenue, ending with a reflection on profits from new issues.
The High Commissioner reports to the Tourist Department the shipment of four Bharal blue sheep and four axis deer aboard the Rimutaka, arriving July 29. The article details the blue sheep’s size, color, habitat above the forest line, and its goat like-qualities, plus notes its Himalayan range and altitude limits. The axis deer, native to Ceylon and southern India, is already established in New Zealand and relates to the Sambur.
The National Congress of Italian Women shows rising energy among Italian ladies. Most stay focused on home life with limited political interest, though a clercial party could win southern votes. Italian literary women such as Mathilde Serao and Grazia Deledda are noted.
In the Chancery Division on May 4 Justice Eve refused to sanction Jewish Colonial Trust Ltd to limit its operations to Palestine. The court noted a large shareholder base and majority vote among those who had expressed opinion, but warned of possible injustice to dissenters. The petition was dismissed with costs.
St Helens on the Darling Downs near Pittsworth and Toowoomba, bought by Hon J D Ormond of Hawke s Bay for 60 000 pounds. The 1500 acres timber aside, land is open black soil, with a homestead wool-shed yards and ten wells. The estate runs 24 000 sheep 400 cattle and 60 horses with water accessible. The wool has topped Brisbane market for seven years. Originally offered at 3 pounds 10s an acre, Ormond paid sixpence per acre under that price.
Waranaki writes to the Farmers Union Advocate urging farmers to join the Union and support its work. He argues that a small, active group already yields broad benefits and that even hefty land purchases do not justify resisting modest annual dues.
A Bradford centered system of credit clubs connects buyers and traders by weekly poundage and commission. Members pay shillings per pound purchased, receiving credit notes and access to local merchants. The Provident club dominates with a £50,000 capital and £930,000 turnover last year, while profits soar and blacklisting keeps control tight.
Prize list names multiple winners from Milton Kumara Nelson Roxburgh and other towns. It shows various amounts from 1 to 8 pounds and a combined total of 61 pounds 10 shillings. Additional notes mention a set of 5s prizes totaling 84 pounds.
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