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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
4
Devreux, Ing & C8 present Otago stock centre listing offering 625 acres good sheep and crop country near railway with cultivated acres and English grass sown across 2000 acres and 3000 ploughable acres. Prices listed from £4 to £4 10s per acre with potential yields and port crops noted. Located at 187 Lichfield Street Christchurch.
A damaged fragment states exciting lines about refreshing stimulating experience and urges act now with reference to Manchester Bros. agency. It reads as an early 20th century promotional note with vague product hints and incomplete contact wording.
Mr Massey addressed a crowded Hamilton gathering reacting to the Auckland policy speech. He defended the opposition, warned against socialism and nationalisation, and pressed for clearer government policy and financial accountability. He criticized land reform plans, urged freehold for settlers, and called for scrutiny of public spending and arbitration reform.
The discussion centers on patronage in relation to public spending and legislative influence. Opposition argues for local body driven finance, depoliticized grants, secure road funds, and maintained local control. Massey critiques central boards, calls for a depreciation fund, and contrasts expediency with principle in taxation and land policy.
In Napier Rangi Epiha received two years probation for forgery and uttering at Hastings while Percy James Fones got twelve months probation for theft at Puketapu. At Gisborne J G Watt was given probation for false Marriage Act declaration. I Spencer was acquitted of whisky theft. James Malone acquitted of carnally knowing an imbecile woman.
Wellington March 4 The conference of shipowners and representatives of the Seamens Union began today. The men press for a ten shilling monthly raise and sixpence an hour overtime. All companies under the arbitration award are present and Minister for Marine Mr Millar will attend tomorrow.
Ashburton resident Cox Street Ashburton testifies that Dean's Ointment soothes pimples rashes nettle rash and all skin irritations quickly. The ad cites two or three pots curing chronic cases and notes the price 38 per pot with nationwide availability from Foster McClellan Co Sydney.
In Oamaru on March 4 the hearing of the shepherds and musterers dispute was concluded before the Arbitration Court.
A letter to the editor calls attention to a large area of decomposing cabbages near the Borough School. The writer alleges the owner is the local Inspector of Nuisances and urges action to abate the nuisance for public health. The correspondence asks authorities to publish the issue to prompt remediation.
Arrangements for the Rifle Championship meeting at Crentham tomorrow are complete. Entries exceed all previous records to date. No entry from last year's champion A Ballinger has been received yet. he may enter post. Colonel Collins will act as camp commandant.
A Blackwood's writer lauds Mr Balfour as the unrivaled leader in the House of Commons. He notes Balfour's mastery of rules, strategic opposition, and tireless energy that profoundly shape Campbell-Bannerman's government and expose its missteps. He praises Balfour's merciless logic and biting satire while stressing his duty to oppose.
The Hague Conference left two figures most noted Baron Marschall von Biberstein and Dr. Ruy Barbosa. Marschall, a 65 year old German ambassador from Constantinople, was genial and popular though less dominant by end. Barbosa, Brazilian envoy, reserved yet formidable, rose from verbosity to deft impromptu debating mastery and vast juristic learning.
The Supreme Court of Victoria experts declare the Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract uniquely curative and safe. They warn against inferior oils and tout its benefits for fevers, diarrhoea, stomach and kidney issues, plus skin care and respiratory uses. Also notes on quality bicycles and local agent 3. D. Founston.
Measles prevalence on the Government training ship Amakura leads to quarantine. Patients are sent to Motushi under the District Health Officer’s care.
A local notice invites shoppers to watch for a Special Jacket Sale in the next few days featuring Winter Jackets offered at lower prices by Mitchell and Tarver.
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