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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
2
The Pan Anglican Congress in London inspires strong calls for church reform and social action. Observers note a divide over socialism, capital Labour relations, and nationalisation while urging the church to align with humane values and universal welfare.
A NSW professor cites animal consumption valued at £6,000,000 yearly and possible saving of £1,600,000. Lands Dept offers wire netting landowner credit at £2 per mile above import cost. Caronia sets wireless record to Glace Bay and Clifton. Rabbits culled by paper-filled burrows reported at Peak Hill. Diverse notes include a Catholic cathedral debt cut, a stallion Sarto’s arrival, an Indian Mutiny veteran’s death, and local labor remarks.
A Wairarapa teacher informs the secretary of the Wellington Education Board that he has received the Decalogue, remarking that many scholars first heard of the Ten Commandments through this occasion. The piece also notes criticism of the Bishop of Auckland by Press writers and mentions stock sales and a West Coast gold recovery venture.
Police raided a Netherby house for liquor, seizing a small amount with a likely prosecution. A Mothven train derailment caused delays, affecting connections to the morning express, while the Acton water channel contract has begun. Farmers discuss a boycott of local butchers and shifting cattle sales to Addington. Readymade household goods go on sale at reduced prices to clear stock.
A storm left Ashburton with 9.0 inches of rain over three days, 2 inches 75 points around Barford, flooding low paddocks while farmers brace for short-term halt to fieldwork. The soaking is praised for deep subsoil saturation after a dry five months, despite poor road conditions and waterlogged fields.
The Westport murder case hearing at the Supreme Court was continued this afternoon with several witnesses examined for the defense. No new material evidence emerged, and testimony largely echoed prior inquest and lower court records.
Passengers on the Wellington-Wairarapa express from Woodville endured a frightening derailment after a large totara log and earth blocked the line just past a tunnel. Brakes failed to prevent derailment of a bore truck. no serious injuries. A special train moved passengers to safety from Ashhurst, arriving in Wanganui around midnight.
Fire in George street premises started in the dressmaking department causing about £5000 damage and displacing twenty five dressmakers. Stock insured for £16000 and building £4000 with total value around £23600. Insurance totals later stated as £16000. business to resume in front of building.
A fragment discusses a proverb about women’s endless work and the misquoting of a line about keeping a home together. It mentions “Woods” peppermint care and winter colds, with unclear attribution and stray phrases.
Rev H J Bellhouse preached at Baring Square Church on the futility of chasing wealth for life and urged that true life lies in knowing God through Jesus Christ. He contrasted modern pursuit of externals with a life aligned to God, citing Spenser and examples like Gladstone and Gordon.
Morning and evening sermons in the Church of Christ Mission Hall by Mr E E Edmonds of Port Smith Arkansas. He spoke on Back to Christ from John 6 68 urging a return to primitive Christianity as described in Scripture. Attendance remained strong despite heavy rain and singing was notably attractive.
Opening services at Hinds Presbyterian Church were conducted by Rev J Melsenzie of St Andrew's Christ Church amid inclement weather. He praised the new building and urged real service to God. Afternoon children's service stressed Sunday schools to prevent biblical ignorance. Evening sermon on Christ and Man followed by choir from Ashburton with Miss Green on organ. Collections supported the church building fund.
Mr William James proprietor of the Terminus Hotel Christ church reports Rheumatic Gout relief after using Rheumo for three years. He notes occasional twinges but a dose or two of Rheumo cures the pain promptly and endorses the treatment. Rigorous claims may reflect a testimonial from a 19th century advertisement.
On June 28 in London, Lady Weedon visited Queen Victoria's mausoleum at Frogmore and laid a wreath from the women of Victoria. In Wimbledon tennis, Roper Darrett defeated Wilding in the fifth round to reach the championship with a 2-6 6-4 6-4 6-1 6-0 score.
British politics note on Lloyd George's proposed pension schedule. It links grants to income levels from 5s up to 31 10s, with no pension above that threshold. Government seeks Friendly Society opinions while miners and relief fund advocates weigh in. Various fraternal groups react to the potential thrift impact.
In Cape Town a parliamentary debate examined Australia action on South African fodder and abolition of preference. Some speakers cited hidden motives while others warned against that view. The Minister of Agriculture called the position curious and said the government would decide on Monday after official guarantees on fodder.
The Russian Council approved credits for battleship tours, while the Duma rejected the plan. The item notes governance actions in Saint Petersburg and cites the date June 29. Major figures or organizations are unnamed in the readable fragments.
Cossacks surrounded the British Legation at Teheran amid unrest. Parliament protests the insult and demands removal of the Cossacks as tensions rise over events in Tabriz and the region.
Mr Abe Bailey said in an interview he remained hopeful the triangular matches plan would take effect next year. Until a final decision is made it would be futile to discuss South African cricket facing Australia. Australian press shows a cautious attitude as talks continue.
Readable fragments mention a product claim about peppermint and cold remedies. No clear event, dates, people, or organizations are established. The text appears as garbled OCR with stray phrases and no coherent report.
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