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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
2
Undersigned offers sale of a 420 acre Highbank leasehold with dwelling of 7 rooms and outbuildings. Property fenced and subdivided with 100 acres wheat 40 oats and remaining grass. Located about 14 miles from School Church and Post Office near sheep market and Railway Station. Rent di Gd per acre less 10 percent for punctual payment. Full particulars on application.
A Sydney Domestic Workers' Union resolution condemns using the term female for women in ads and seeks advertiser cooperation to end the offensive wording. The president, M. Beddie, argues for equality and proper respect, hoping New Zealand workers may follow suit. Henry Neville the actor and theatre manager dies at 73. he rose from boy performer to Olympic Theatre chief and wrote on theatre history.
There was a cold snap with the register at thirteen degrees. J H Dent of Ashburton has sold the Mount Gay estate in Central Otago, a 4500 acre pastoral run. P Norman and crew unload iron pipes for a water works scheme. one pipe end is broken. Bishop Grimes received a Governor’s reply to a welcome message, Islington. Thirty nine assisted immigrants on board the Ruapehu bound for Wellington from London, due July 18. all but two domestics named by friends in New Zealand. Alessis A Yates Co property in Ween Street sold to a local syndicate for 28500 pounds. Ashburton Ambulance Brigade aided riders W Retter and B Swinburne after falls at races. Farming shows lime dressings benefit grain, root, and grass crops. lime crushed for spreading now available from Blackhurne Smith and Co Manchester Street.
The General Labourers Union in Auckland lists over 100 unemployed. London received 51 applications for three NZ veterinary surgeon posts. Ashburton activities include a lodge social, captain’s gift at a marriage, and Prose Association news. A Cabinet approval funds Jersey cattle purchases in the Old Country, and dairy herd plans target Runkara and Weraroa. A Hartnell ram insured for £60 features in local farming notes. Public entertainment updates cover Pathé pictures and lodge meetings. Creche funding by Sir John Logan Campbell granted £1500 for a Good Shepherd home. Shearers federation reports ongoing conference talks. Australian shearers warned about NZ postings at £1 per 100, and wheat crop damaged by weather may strain flour supplies.
The Methven stock sale drew a large crowd of farmers amid limited sheep and lamb entries totaling about 2050 head. Notable prices included fat lambs, wethers, and ewes, with top prices around 15s for a line of fat lambs from W. B. Richards Highbank. Horses and pigs also sold, with prices shown for bay fillies, a gelding, and pig stock.
Wellington June 93 cabinet signals invite plans for a new St Helens Hospital Christchurch and a new Putaruru railway station. Tenders accepted for Levin post office and Dannevirke police station. Piers contract for Mokihinui bridge. Rail construction votes £49000 and £2600 for material. £10000 for Hutt railway and £5000 for duplication needs.
An advertisement touts Rheumo as a cure for rheumatism. It claims fast relief from pain and swelling by removing uric acid from the system. The drug is promoted as nonpill and nonliniment with a “marvellous” therapeutic effect billed by chemists and storekeepers.
The London press reports on Australian immigration issues and employment for married immigrants. It notes the Australian battleship keel ceremony at Clydebank and mentions Lord Kitchener rumors. It also covers Lady Chermside’s death, France's population policy, Canada's census plans, Roosevelt's praise, and a New York arrest with a murder confession.
Bucharest reports Greece faces ultimatum over the Piraeus incident after Roumania, via Italy, seeks satisfaction for a mail boat search. Greece arrests five ringleaders, warrants issued.
The Kaiser telegrammed the Crown Prince of Roumania calling the looting of the Roumanian mail steamer at Piraeus a grave affront to the Hohenzollerns and congratulating the prince on his children who survived the attack.
A thousand Avonmouth dockers strike in solidarity with Newport men. Warehouse and grain workers also walk out. one steamer sailed with part of its cargo. In Parliament, Churchill warned riot risk and illegal importation of free labourers to replace strikers, while Lyttelton defended the Home Office stance.
In Rostoff on Tuesday 790 fresh cholera cases and 219 deaths were reported amid a market panic. The dispatch notes widespread fear affecting bazaars and markets.
In London on June 29 the House of Commons heard Keir Hardie condemn the suppression of the Mackarnesse pamphlet accusing the Indian police. Montague, Under Secretary for India, argued the same law should apply to material from Singland as to that produced in India.
The four Powers have accepted M Isvolsky s proposal in principle but it will be enforced only if the Cretans are stubborn and contumacious according to reports received June 24.
The Press Association reports from Washington that Jeffries has sprained his thumb and will rest for two weeks. Johnson-JEFFRIES bout coverage notes the held status due to the injury.
Advertisement claims PHOSPHOS will make weak children robust and healthy from birth with Solq sold in large bottles and available widely.
London reports Mackenzie born deaf and mute has earned the Bachelor of Arts degree from Cambridge University. The milestone marks a notable achievement for a student who overcame disability and completed his studies amid challenging circumstances. The Frees Association copyright notice accompanies the dispatch.
Catholics in Spain conduct a vigorous campaign against government concessions to Protestants, sparking disorders in several towns as the protest grows across the country.
Paris hosts an international conference on flight rights and passage through the air. Debates cover trespassing customs fortifications and espionage concerns amid broader questions of airspace governance.
A report states Colonel Cody was injured when an aeroplane collapsed at Alder Shot on June 24 around 9 35 in the morning. The incident involved a military or aviation event and details indicate a sudden accident with casualties and injuries. Further updates were awaited from authorities and medical personnel.
In the House of Commons the Prime Minister announced a Bill to alter the Monarch's Accession declaration would be taken on Tuesday and the Budget on Thursday. He noted a discussion on Women's suffrage would occur during the session.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer pledged to consider remitting the super-tax to ease hardship for incomes taxed twice, both in England and overseas.
Senate committee backs the peace commission plan. The Senate passes the House bill requiring publication of political campaign contributions but amends to publish only after the election. The action reflects ongoing political reform efforts.
Taft signals Roosevelt as head of a proposed five member World Peace Commission to confer with foreign governments on world peace. The House resolution urges using existing agencies to limit armaments and form a combined international navy for universal peace, with a report due in two years.
The Cairns Sugar-growers Conference urges federal and state parliaments to pass laws outlawing sugar cane production by coloured labour and to impose a countervailing duty on sugar from such labour in other countries. A Royal Commission is asked to examine the issue while the state government withholds further advances until Canberra clarifies the industry's future.
Arthur J. Nicol who suffered a serious accident at a saw mill in Nireaha last Thursday died this morning at Pahiatua Hospital from injuries sustained in the incident.
A New Plymouth express train left the rails at Koputaroa between Shannon and Levin. Damage occurred to the train and permanent way but no passengers were seriously harmed. A special Palmerston North train was sent to carry the passengers and mails.
Barry completed training in England and is in splendid condition. He weighs 10 stone 4¾ pounds and rowed from Hammersmith Bridge to Bishop's Creek in 6 minutes 28 seconds, beating Hanlon by 22 seconds. He will take three boats with him on the steamer for Africa.
Wilding beats Ritchie 6 2 6 3 5 7 to win in the singles while Doust and Poidevin advance in the doubles. Willing defeats McNair 6 0 6 0 6 0 and Doust beats Gordon Smith 6 3 6 0 6 2.
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