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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
2
A lengthy essay warns that labors of law and global theory risk overpopulation by 2072 under Hague norms and potential conquests. It argues humanity can avoid famine through rational cultivation and drastic food waste reduction, urging moral advancement and scientific methods to better use available resources.
In British papers a debate on whether character is fixed persists. The mind may shift and surroundings reveal new traits, but core dispositions endure. A timid child may gain courage, yet deep cruelty or cold indifference can remain unchanged.
A petition in Ashburton calls for Parliament to abolish the totalisator. Wairarapa potato blight has spread to vegetable marrow gardens. Wellington City Council expects a new motor fire engine within a week at about £100. Russia faces 40 million peasants lacking land. Duma favors land expropriation. Otago considers a brigade route march for the first time in volunteering history on Monday duty 15. Field artillery may skip guns due to horse costs.
Captain Edwin reports a heavy south easterly gale with rain likely. a Saturday half holiday petition is to be circulated by the Wellington Trades Council. Twelve scarlet fever cases reported in Wellington last week. Haifway Traffic Department to supply foot-warmers on North Island trains. Local tramway and electric line talks hinge on private capital. Photographs from Halma's Studio received at Presbyterian Church. St Andrew's Young Men's Social Club held a debate on civilized nations and territorial possession with a close vote. Police report Tavercarmill residents charged with intimidating a witness in a criminal matter. Wellington Tramways Band to be taken over by the city. £360 due for instruments. North Island dairy prosperity noted with high factory earnings. Burnside sale exposure fined for sheep. Amy Murphy scores well in Melbourne with Williamson's Company. Baring Square Endeavour Society elected officers. Land sale investment interest from Victoria farmers. Miners' Union Wales gains wage rise under conciliation. Catholic Literary Society met with one new member. Lenn0n wins eloquence prize. Hon G Fowlds says exhibition awards are valid except some wines and spirits cases. Land arrears from natives collected, over £9000 likely forthcoming. Board of Commerce proposal discussed with J A Millar. tariff regulation limited to commodities and wages. Robert Gibbs charged with obtaining £95 by three worthless cheques. remanded. Debates on solstice days and nautical almanac refute shortest day claim. December 11 sun rising peak noted. Russia Peasants' Bank history cited. Monte Carlo Casino report shows income down. dividend declared. Ashburton offers discounted cycles from Carson Cyrele and Mater Worlds. Children’s cough remedy advert ends column.
Sir John Hall, aged eighty three, died in Hull after a long career as merchant and public servant. He was Colonial Treasurer and Minister, later Premier during the 1870s to 1880s, renowned for railway and public works leadership, and served in Parliament and the Canterbury and Otago regions. He led reforms, supported Indian policy, and helped shape New Zealand governance through complex colonial politics.
Hampstead Town Board met in the Hampstead schoolroom with members Le Sandrey Andrews Thompson Hardy and Crooks. By laws were confirmed after discussion and a general meeting reviewed correspondence and council matters including Ashburton County Council and Wakanni Road Board actions. The chairman was named delegate and accounts were approved. The Board of Health reported no infectious disease cases and adjourned.
An advertisement touts a Rheumo cure for rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago claiming quick permanent relief and safety. It lists chemists and stores selling the remedy though the text ends abruptly with an unclear address.
A large Mount Somers wedding celebrated on the 12th with William Duncan Grieve of Alford Forest and Catherine Fergus of Mount Somers. The ceremony by a Presbyterian minister drew many, with elaborate breakfast, gifts, and a second reception in MecClmont’s Hall that night.
The Ashburton Retail Traders Association met with eleven members present and elected officers led by President Percy L. Orr. A sub committee was set to explore expanding membership while a universal half holiday proposal was rejected in favor of local control for weekly closures.
The adjourned creditors meeting for Patrick Fahey contractor Methven was held at the Ashburton Courthouse with Deputy Official Assignee Mr John Davison presiding. Four creditors attended and Mr G H Buchanan represented the bankrupt. The secured creditor sent only a copy of the account sales and the bill of sale. a resolution ordered test of the bill of sale validity and costs guarantee. The meeting adjourned sine die.
The Star reports a professional football side will form to host England after the New Zealand team’s return from Australia. A well known Aucklander and All Black, likely George Smith, is named to captain the team. The backline will be reinforced from Australian players to offset back weaknesses.
Four rugby matches are listed for tomorrow on the Domain with: Southern Cross and Hakatera clubs in senior junior and third grade, all aiming for cups. The local Union plans gate collections at entrances due to road hazards and lists named players and teams for Juniors, Third Grade A and B, and Senior/Seiniors matchups.
Heavy rain in Narier postpones Napier Park meeting to tomorrow. Ashburton Hockey Club outlines its lineup to play Caraldine at Ashburton grounds, listing Geal D McKenzie Backer Silcock Wilson Qualves Medias Minnis Steele Amos Millichamp Amos Segers with emergencies Claridge and Amos.
London observers report light interest as nineteen amendments to Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's motion are tabled. The debate highlights tensions between Liberal factions over the Lords' power and a proposed bi chamber conference mechanism.
At Melbourne The Imperial Conference honored Mr Deakin and Sir William Lyne on their return from London. Deakin said self governing colonies should communicate directly with Britain’s Prime Minister within four years. Lyne noted their task involved English politics and preferential trade, with little focus on British local concerns.
Internal differences widen as Sinn Fein gains strength in Ireland with weekly growth. Rival meetings occur in the same venues, signaling a growing rift between Sinn Fein and the Redmondite faction.
A group of armed men gathered outside Henry Blake's residence at Holly Park near Athenry at night and fired ten shots at the windows and four more as Blake moved between rooms. Inmates were unharmed. Blake, who owns a grass farm, refuses to surrender.
President Roosevelt has signed a treaty with San Domingo concerning the collection of customs duties to pay the country's foreign debts.
The Challenger reached Melbourne at nine this morning and maintained wireless communication with the Powerful at Sydney until five o'clock. The Psyche in Hobson's Bay relayed messages to the Challenger, which then repeated them to the Powerful at a line distance of about 410 miles.
In Levin at about 6 pm Mr F W Barrett of the Mana watu Farmer literary staff was badly burned when an acetylene light failed to burn and an explosion occurred as he inspected the cause in the yard. He was unconscious with significant facial injuries and little hope of recovery. He was a well known figure on the coast and in the Lower Wairarapa.
An advertisement claims RHEUMO cures rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago by treating the blood. It states availability at stores and chemists priced 2a Qd and 4s Gd and urges a fair trial.
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