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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
3
A long critique accuses Ashburton Borough Council of neglecting women’s sanitary accommodation and laments amateur handling of the issue. It references Bernard Shaw’s sharp observations on municipal indifference and invites his mockery if action is not taken, noting possible future visits by Shaw.
For sale a 140 acre WLI improved farm with 5 room dwelling scullery bath wash-house dairy 6 stall stable trap house workshop and outbuildings. 27 acres wheat 16 oats 12 acres turnips plus three-year-old grass. Close to public school. buildings in excellent order. Details on application.
The butcher extends sincere thanks to customers for past support and asks for continued patronage. Price list includes prime mutton cuts from 8d to 24d per piece, beef items from 3d to 64d, sausages at 5d per lb, and small goods made by Mr T. Barber.
A seller advertises lower cash prices for ewe mutton and boof and small goods. Sides 2d to 3d per lb, hindquarters 3d to 4d, forequarters 2d to 1d, loins up to 8d, necks 1s, shoulders up to 34d, cheps 5d, trimmed loins 4d, with prime Weber mutton reduced to cost. A penny per mouthful, discounts for accounts paid within a month, and a trial solicited.
Mr Robert McNab visits Ashburton en route to Knapdale with plans to attend autumn Swiss maneuvers and bring home data on military training. His book Muri hiku is due for publication next week as he departs for Hobart and England, returning to New Zealand in February or March.
Frost and rain reports from Domain station set the scene with wind and a likely frost tonight. Community events include St Stephen's Sunday schools concert for church funds and the City Tramway Board elections awaiting ratepayer loans of £65,000. Local lodge activity adds nine new members and ongoing charity meals. A travel surge shows nine swags moving through Ashburton with men seeking work after Christchurch departure. Market items list prices for fat sheep and ewes from various growers, followed by a late note on a Nickel Lever watch offer.
Charles Fowke of Tenby Cottage Wakanui Road retires after about forty four years in government service and sixty four years as a railway driver. He worked Canterbury main line routes including Ashburton Christchurch Rangiora Lyttelton and Timaru sections. His record includes incidents where cool heads avoided serious loss of life and damage. He plans to visit his native Wales in a few months and leaves with health and good reputation.
In Wellington the Painters Union reports fewer than twenty full time workers, with over 300 on the books, and 60 to 65 painters arriving from abroad in eighteen months while 60 to 70 departed in six months. Dunedin notes offered work to married applicants and top cases aided by the Labour Department, and the City Corporation provides sixty jobs.
Motor Car services advertise repairs and tyre supply at discount rates in Agh Burton. Deals include Dunlop and Michelin tyres 10 percent lower than rivals, free fitting with inspection, and Talbot cars, Triumph motorcycles, and motorine oil offerings. Cough remedies for children touted at low prices.
United States offers 20 percent of a 274 million dollar loan for Hankow Sze-chuan railway and waives a government engineer and auditor appointment. Obituary notes Sir J A Jacoby death.
Press Association reports delegates travel by steamer from Balloch to Loch Lomond then by coach to Stronachlachar, with farewells to Glasgow hosts. At the Glasgow banquet Mr Davies of Hoebart touts Britain’s resources seen in overseas industries while Mr Fink of Melbourne praises imperial citizenship and Glasgow as a model for local government spreading abroad.
In London on June 23 the Pretyman amendment to exempt agricultural land from the free increment value duty was defeated 301 to 196 amid loud opposition. The Nationalists backed the amendment and chaos followed Lloyd George's closure motion blocking 38 amendments including one on ungotten minerals. Unionists demanded the entire bill and did not vote. The scene ended at adjournment with peace restored.
In committee Mr Churchill said amendments would bar exchanges during strikes if union leaders demand neutrality. He hoped the Labour party would accept the German method where the bureau continues work despite strikers.
On June 28 London reports the Liberal Whin urges members to organize demonstrations in constituencies to oppose Mr Walter Long's Budget Protest League as part of ongoing political action.
June 24 report states Mr Asquith will appoint a joint committee of both Houses to examine theatre censorship and theatre license issues and assess the need for new legislation. The inquiry includes plays and concert halls.
The distribution of half the proceeds from the Increment Tax aims to secure to the cities and towns their fair share of value created by local enterprise.
In Ottawa on Jane 23 Hon L P Brodeur told a Montreal deputation that Canada could offer two Dreadnoughts or set up a Canadian Naval Militia, a plan favored by both government and Opposition. He noted one dry dock would favor Quebec as the best location.
London reports Vickers plans a massive airship at Barrow with work to start immediately after the Daily Mail accepts its offer for an airship garage. Announcement notes development to advance airship program and facility readiness.
In a Cuxhaven speech the Kaiser said he and the Czar are united in seeking a vigorous strengthening of the cause of peace. Berlin report dated June 23 notes the statement follows their meeting.
Constantinople reports Turkey will issue a loan of £4,282,840 at 4 percent to be secured mainly by customs duties. The funds will be raised in London Paris Berlin and Turkey with revenue secured from Constantinople Smyrna Salonika Bey rout Adrianople and Droussa.
The Finance Committee advanced succession duties while the Schetchetag passed a stocks and shares tax by 223 to 155 after Conservative Centre and Polish deputies supported the measure despite the government's opposition.
In pursuance of Lord Curzon's recommendation the Council of Oxford University appoints a committee to consider admitting a large number of poor students. The note was received June 24 at 8.40 a.m. and outlines plans to expand access to higher education for underprivileged applicants.
Report from June 24 details rioting along Scotland Road Liverpool with Catholic and Protestant sectarian clashes. Authorities say arrests were made and Catholic houses were damaged while elementary schools were closed after ongoing unrest since Sunday.
INVERCARGILL June 24 A. McKenzie rider of onest Tom dislocated a thigh while Church rider of Homeward broke a collar bone, the second such injury in a short period during a Birchwood hounds run at Winten.
The scow Lingara, sent to salvage the wrecked vessel at Christmas Island, has returned unsuccessful. Captain Robinson suspects the Alen was plundered by pirates as two small boats hauled ashore by the crew vanished and the hull of the vessel mostly disappeared leaving only a bow section.
June report shows Australia vs Yorkshire abandoned after rain with Australia 78 for three in their first innings. Hirst opened the attack, Rhodes and Ramdsfield contributed with fielding, while notable scores include Yorkshire 299 in their first innings. Attendance reported at 3000 spectators.
Fragmentary text notes recurring cold and catarrh with poor recovery and urges a cough remedy. Mentions a storekeeper and generic commentary on health and illness.
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