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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 07, 1906
Page
2
A sale notice lists numerous farms for sale on a property list with prices per acre ranging from 3 to 40 plus shillings. Properties include 420 to 1527 acres with dwellings and full improvements, plus a 206 leasehold listing with a five room dwelling and sheds.
A fragmented ephemeris lists March sun and moon data including first quarter and full moon phases. It mentions dates and figures like 6.01 and 6.27 tied to lunar events and apogee indicators, with scattered letters and numbers across the March page.
A short entry from the Labourion Guardian dated Wednesday March 7, 1908. The item provides a fragmentary note likely about local affairs or notices during that period.
Community notices report a Monday booking of the Oddfellows Hall by Wm Anderson Co for Czerny on the 17th and Taylor-Carrington Company on the 20th. Other items include a fire at a Saleyards-area house, a forthcoming hurricane society exhibition, and local court and police notes.
Frigate mail from Wellington to the South Island aboard the Mararoa at night. A committee will meet in Methven Library for Mr Wm. Morgans testimonial. Musers Friedlander Bros plan a horse fair with fifty head. A juror name error in R Alcorno case corrected to P Williams. Ashburton Guards set annual meeting. Major General Sir Wm Gatacre dies aged 63. Bish op fined for trout netting in Selwyn. St Patricks Day entries close with Mr D Moriarty on Thursday. Mount Hutt Road Board to sue for unpaid rates plus 10 percent. Mount Hutt Board meeting lapsed for lack of a quorum. Mount Somers Domain and Chertsey Domain to be used for upcoming sports meetings. Chertsey Sports Club seeks refreshment booth and fruit stall tenders for Easter Monday. Open Trot entries dispute at Alford Forest Haaing Club nominations. Mount Cook climb noted in comparison to Swiss climb. Stewart Island sawmiller stranded awaiting cashier, waves delay. 3000 cabbage plants planted near Timaru. 100 survive amid ambary or club root damage. Colonel Gilmour takes Northern Province Salvation Army duties from Newcastle upon Tyne. Live Stock General Insurance Company appeal over two insured horses settled for 634 in full. Arbitration question under policy cited as important for policyholders.
After nineteen years of rheumatic pain Mr Chag Dowsett of 54 Murphy Street Wellington finds relief using Rheumo. He praises the remedy and notes his prior lack of relief after trying many products. The testimonial says a fair trial will cure and lists the price as 2s 6d per bottle.
A late election social at the Kiosk in Ashburton featured a verse tribute by an admirer to Mr Joseph Sealy. Speakers praised Sealy’s council service and election effort while weather kept many away. gifts included a gold hunting lever watch and silver hot water kettle for Mrs Sealy.
Advertising notes Mellor now shows stylish footwear lines and promotes top quality boots at economical prices. With holidays near, buyers are urged to visit Mellor’s to secure tempting bargains in footwear today.
In Christchurch a nuisance case against the Christchurch Hunt Club went to a jury after plaintiff McElhinney claimed hounds trespassed on turnip fields injuring 64 sheep and lambs. The jury awarded 10 pounds plus 5 pounds already paid into court. Eyewitnesses supported minimal actual damage despite dramatic testimony.
An inquest at Hind yesterday examined the death of Jessie Dorothy Paterson eight months old daughter of James Paterson Acting Coroner BR Alcorn JP presided Foreman of the jury was Thomas B Gibbs Elen Paterson the mother said she placed the child on the bed covered with a blanket and later found it on the floor head covered Witnesses J C Sheldon and Mrs Paterson attempted resuscitation but the infant died Jury returned a verdict of accidental death and that all was done given the circumstances
Overflow crowd enjoys MacMahon's Dramatic Company production Pho Kelly Gang drawing strong parallels to the Australian Bush. The plot features revolver and rifle shooting, rapid deads, and escapes with notable performances by Charles Blake as Ned Kelly and Wilton Power as Steve Hart.
The New Zealand footballers arrived by mail steamer Sonoms and drew a huge crowd in Auckland. A royal welcome followed with the Premier, Mayor, and Admiral Hawkes among speakers. A banquet honored the team with medals and speeches praising their conduct and achievement.
A rumour spread tonight that a young man at Christchurch Hospital has leprosy. Chief health officer De Valentine arrived and the patient was moved to Bottle Larry Infectious Diseases Hospital for isolation. Precautions were taken as the diagnosis was clarified.
London dispatch reports Morley noting telegraphs from Lord Kitchener and Lord Minto pledging support for the new Indian Army structure. Crooke asks for Factory Acts restricted shop hours. Gladstone notes public inconvenience in enforcing a strict maximum despite long assistant hours.
In the House of Commons Mr. Herbart Gladstone said the Government is willing to participate in an International Conference on labour and industrial questions to be held in Switzerland. The notice notes dates received March 7 and 8.20 a.m. Lonpor March 6.
The article notes Duma elections with constituencies set for April 8 April 27 and May 3. It mentions reform agitation in Russia and preliminary peasant elections to district electoral colleges in St Petersburg province. Conservative villagers are stated in the selection process.
A faction led by Count Banify secedes from the coalition citing opposition to universal suffrage and a move to abolish the monarchy's dual character by seeking a personal union with Austria.
The Mahdi, leader of the recent uprising, has died from his wounds. Loyal Emirs back British forces as Sokoto contingents surround rebels. Rebels described as outlaws and fugitives await reinforcements.
Mr Deakin states the New Hebrides convention is provisional and subject to the consent of both the English and French Governments. The evident aim is to consult the Commonwealth before ratification. He thinks the conference drafted a basis for a future agreement.
Weather summaries report continued heavy rain across Queensland. Flooding delays rail traffic with lines to Charters Towers and Hamhe Get submerged and washouts occurring. An eight train derailed with one injury. rivers and creeks rise as big floods are forecast.
March 7 reports indicate floods are subsiding while the Cattle Creek bridge and adjacent railway have washed away. Stations are cut off. residents rely on limited supplies and travel hardships continue in the region.
A slander case filed by W and A McArthur and Co against Sir W J Lyne seeks 5000 pounds in damages. The action centers on alleged remarks about MacMillan and David Storey firms buying hate from Anderson and forcing a mark inside. Lyne denies the charge as monstrous and untrue and offers to undergo the strictest inquiry. a £100 forfeit to Sydney Hospital if proven false.
In Victoria at the Autumn Meeting Mentourny, March, Tartan ridden by Clayton won the Australian Cup two miles by two lengths in 3 minutes 48.23 seconds. Ossian was second and Scot Hrea third among seven others in the field. Betting favored Tartan at 5 to 4. Local notes also mention new Celluloid waterproof linen collars gaining popularity.
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