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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
2
The National Mortgage and Agency Company occupies the premises on Burnett Street beside Dalgety and Company while no business is conducted at the factory behind the old site. The notice restricts activity on the premises.
February wheat markets stay firm with falling supplies and limited business. Australian shipments sold at 87s 6d landed and 35s 9d for a steamer parcel. Butter prices collapse as Copenhagen lowers quotation. margarine purchases continue though demand may revive with price drop. Wool sales slow with Bradford prices listed across grades.
The Rev W Slade in Auckland delivered a forthright critique of the church's role in society. He argued the world dominates the church and fuels economic injustice while urging ministers to apply Christian principles to all life and act against wealth-driven inequality.
I have taken RB over Arcade Luncheon Rooms lately run by Mr E Cannon. We seek continued patronage by strict attention to customer wants. Thanks to patrons of CRAIGHEAD and BERRYSMAN and solicitation for continuance of favors. An invitation to new customers to try us. No effort spared to ensure solid satisfaction in every department, with Ladies' tailoring as a special feature.
Bers announces the opening of a tailoring business in Saunders' Buildings offering frock dress and mourning coats with special toy items. Services include evite from four pounds, fit and style work guaranteed at 297.
D Sullivan of Christchurch spoke at an Ashburton Political Labour League gathering in East Street on Labour conditions and League goals. He argued that workers’ disabilities stem from lethargy and urged workers to claim their rights and privileges, receiving thanks from the audience.
Nearly seventy attendees at Ashburton hosted a combined tea and communion breakfast at Catholic Hall celebrating the new annual event by the Catholic Young Men's Society and H A C Bene fit Society. Dean O Donnell was absent. Mr I O Carroll chaired. Visitors joined in from distant parts and officials praised the societies progress since inception.
Francis Trenary Bruges on remand faced charges for converting trustee funds and for being an accessory to theft by James Goodman. The case was remanded as Crown officers advised no further action. the judge indicated the charges may have been improperly pursued and ordered the cases struck out.
A parson warns buyers to beware of low grade auction bikes and recommends purchasing from firms like Royal Enfield Rudao Whitworth and New Hudson. Local agent R D Johnston on Burnett Street offers these higher quality machines.
A reader questions claims of deeper driving yielding a water flow at Allenton School. He cites past efforts five years ago when piping produced good flow and asks for sources, noting no current driving has occurred per the School Committee chairman.
The Rev W Hant of Mayfield preached at St Andrew's Ashburiegn on Isaiah six urging humility before God as drought and fire devastate lands in the North Island. He warned wealth and unchecked growth offend the Lord and that famine or invasion may follow if people do not repent.
Mrs C Sutherland owned a seven roomed house at Trimwald that burned down early yesterday. The fire, discovered about 1 am, took hold quickly with smoke filling passages. Three boys were pulled from a window and no one could be saved except a prtmanteau. The house, four years old, was insured for 950 pounds with piano and contents insured for 200 pounds.
A soft rain began this morning and grew heavier. The moisture benefits farmers by easing the dry spell, aiding substitute crops for pasture, though ground moisture remains insufficient for deep penetration. Stock feed may still be scarce through winter. Yesterday’s high in the Domain reached 37 degrees in the shade.
Our Mayfield correspondent reports Rev. G. B. Inglis of Ashburton suffered a serious fall when his gig capsized on a bend two miles from Mr Harpers. He was bruised on his right side and arm, freed himself, and received care at Mr Harpers before being taken to Ashburton for rest. A large Mayfield congregation showed sympathy at services.
Wellington reports steady rain after a dry spell easing Wai-nio-mate concerns while Blenheim records 1.16 inches in February. Timaru sees drought break with heavy rain, Nelson notes relief but parched soil, Napier reports seven rain days yet 4 percent total in February.
Kohukohu hosts the Prime Minister and Lady Ward after an overland motor trip from Whangaroa. He will visit remaining East Coast towns on Monday as public receptions were warmly received along the route. The visit underscores regional response to government leadership and local development programs.
The Australasian athletics championships began in Hobart on March 1 with NSW taking three titles, New Zealand two, and Tasmania one. Nigel Barker won the 100 yards and the 440 yards flat, C L Orbell high jumped 6 ft 10 in, Burrowes led late to take the mile, and a tied 120 yards hurdles final will be run again today.
At Redcliffs range Saturday the Defence Cadets' Match saw top scores for Mid Canterbury with Sergeant Oliver Ashburton and Lieutenant R Jones Ashburton leading at 27 and 26 respectively. The Defence Cadets Teams' Match awarded the Timbrell cup for 12 months to the winning five cadet team, plus prizes. Ashburton High School placed fifth, and Trentham entries list Ashburton Guards Sergeants Cambridge and Stephens among local participants.
Corrected scores for the band contest at Niw Plymouth show Masterton earning 348 points for the Besson shield and pot 380, moving from second to sixth place.
The annual interprovincial tennis match in Christchurch saw Wellington beat Canterbury by seven sets to seven.
In an account of his Berlin audience with the Kaiser, Andrew Carnegie recounts the Kaiser’s remark that he respects the man behind the king. Carnegie notes a friction over Wallace as Bruce’s guide and discusses the Gillies milking machine gaining acceptance among farmers.
Hy Sangar's bill to enfranchise women is read a second time by 271 to 32 in the House of Commons. Government opposition splits among supporters including Grey Morley Haldane Burns and Gladstone. Asquith and Harcourt among the minority. The bill goes to a committee, while suffragists vow to press for a government bill to secure passage. The Times notes differences with Australasian and American experiences and questions public support from women.
The Ties notes weakness in brewery shares amid broad money market unease as dealers mark prices down. Brewery trust preferred and deferred shares fall, while the Financial Times cites a 82 million aggregate shrinkage in value. The Daily Telegraph ties Asquith’s Bill to government warrants, and Financial News hints the measure aims to influence Lords and teetotalers.
March 1 in Worcestershire saw Mr Stanley Baldwin, son of the late member, elected unopposed to represent the Bewdley division. The report notes the election occurred without opposition and was received in London on March 2 at 8.35 a.m.
London report from March 1 states Treland won over Scotland with two goals and two tries to Scotland's two goals and one try, in a Rugby football contest.
In St. Petersburg a court martial tried terrorists linked to the Viborg assassination plot against Grand Duke Nicholas and other officials. Seven defendants including two women and Italian journalist Calvino were condemned to death after arrest with a bomb.
Semi official St. Petersburg dispatch states the government will spend about three trillion pounds annually over the next several years to rebuild the fleet.
Zakka Khel chiefs have arrived in General Willcock s camp in Calcutta signaling a hopeful sign in ongoing affairs.
Details show bombs thrown from a house roof in a narrow Teheran street. One exploded, another struck the ground killing an outrider near the Shahs unoccupied motor car. The Shah’s tribal escort fled. he returned to the scene. Twelve killed. search of nearby houses fruitless. London stunned by the attack amid Teherans quiet. A damm in Tehran killed a gardener and a laborer.
On February 29 in Buenos Aires a bomb was thrown at Dr Alcorta as he drove, striking his carriage but failing to explode. Four arrests have been made in connection with the attack on the Argentine president.
Racing at Flemington on February 29 featured Pines Hurdles and St Leger with close finishes. Scotland led early before Grenadier Akim Foo and Traquir chased, finishing two lengths apart. New Zealand horse Dusky Morn faded to fourth in light rain.
Warden Turton delivered a reserved decision stating he has jurisdiction in the case of Blackball miners charged with refusing to resume work after 25 minutes rather than the 30 minutes claimed. They were fined 53 arid costs.
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