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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
4
Juno Tobacco vanity fair cigarettes 3 packets for 1s Old Judge Tobacco 8 packets for 8s 6d LD Gold Tobacco 8B packets for 7s 6d Long Cul or Red Jacket to baccopackets for 7s 6d sticks for 5s 3d Baveloge Tobacco 6s Golden Eagle Tobacco 7 cakes for 6s Delby Tobacco 8 cakes for 6s Supe Angs 3 de Lisa SurE AG es ESE GS at LY Stores.
Devereux King & Co offers 4070 acres of first class sheep country near railway. 1200 cultivated with English grass, ~3000 sloughable, 60 sheep included. Prices from £4 5s to £5 10s per acre. Listings note healthy tussock country with turnips and oats, well subdivided and watered.
Madrid reports King Alfonso inaugurated a new Barcelona street and attended a gala Lycee concert with strong ovations. Cairo dispatch notes three killed and ten injured as car swerves end motor race in honour of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught. Sydney bishop addresses social needs urging action against poverty and socialism.
At the annual conference in Melbourne Grand Master Patey warned drastic reform was needed to keep the Order viable amid heavy levies and mismanagement. Funds run low. only 300 members remain, with £80,000 in assets, while sick pay remains restricted and audits reveal fraud. In Sydney an Auckland bowling team sent framed photographs to host clubs as mementos.
In the Assembly Mr Kidson blamed no party for current tangles over Speakers and Committee Chairs. Mr Barton moved the address in reply, criticizing the Parliament’s Supply rejection and the Government’s dissolution. He questioned the £587,000 spending and urged majority approval for prerogative use, signaling a campaign against the Governor.
The Ashburton WCTU met in Baring Square Schoolroom on March 10 with strong attendance. A Christchurch WCTU resolution urged universal use of single desks in all schools to protect health and posture, noting vision and spinal issues from current desks. The local union passed it and will forward it to education authorities. A new “Pleasant Afternoon” monthly gathering was proposed for April to boost social ties and the No-license cause. Mrs Lambert spoke on Miss Francis Willard’s life.
The Tinwald School Committee held its March 7 meeting with chairman J A Clothier and members W Carrell W S Helem J Bayliss A Moodie G Osborne and W Cobb present. The master reported 98 pupils 46 boys and 69 girls. The Board of Education accepted Miss Miller as pupil teacher subject to two technical conditions. The visiting committee was empowered to address school matters. Accounts of £1 18s 4d were approved and the meeting adjourned.
In Wellington on March 11 the late C I Browne left £100 and the late Owen McArdell £250 to the Roman Catholic Cathedral fund raising the balance to about £14,000.
The Anglcan Cathedral site in Tara naki Street was bought for £700 in 1896 and has now been valued at £13,760 by the Government Valuer. A mortgage of £2,000 is placed on the land and the building fund totals £1,430.
The Ashburton Horticultural Society committee met to review finances a balance sheet showing a credit of £65 16s after subscriptions and prize donations. The meeting approved a letter to Mr Megson about ticketing errors and appointed subcommittees to revise rules and draft a report for April. New members were elected and payments totaling £6 6s 6d and prize money £384 19s 6d were approved.
The Ashburton Baptist Church held harvest thanksgiving services led by Rev. Lambert. Despite threatening weather, attendees viewed displays of fruit and produce, heard scripture and Burns poetry, and reflected on gratitude to God for creation. Miss A. Gates led organ music as solos and anthems pleased listeners.
In Sydney the Assembly debated an Arbitration Act reform. Mr McGowan attacked strong outside influences undermining the act, while Mr Wade the Premier defended the bill as balanced for both sides and the public. The law would force conciliation through a tribunal and aims to end sweating.
In Christchurch on March 11 efforts to form a private limited liability company to open a fish depot in the city are meeting marked success. Several gentlemen have taken up the scheme and it is estimated that the capital needed to commence trawling will soon be fully subscribed.
In a speech correspondent notes the Opposition organiser presented planks from the Political Reform League including reform of Parliament, public finances, and local government. He urged a cabinet with practical farmers and decried ministerial interference, calling for justice for farming interests and broader social reforms.
Wounded man Muir rests after surgery while fears linger in Lyttelton over Hall potential murder charges if Muir dies within a year and a day from the shooting. Doctors report hunger and light meals as recovery continues.
Wellington reports Frederick Tucker a 30 year veteran driver attempted suicide by leaping from the Taranaki Street onhari into the sea. He was remanded for a week for sentence.
Wairarapa dairy farmers debate whether to sell butter and cheese outputs outright or on consignment. Many prefer one method, but results vary with market prices and costs. A district example shows farmers receiving 3s 0d, 1s 0d, and 11d per lb for butter fat under different schemes, illustrating widespread uncertainty.
The Government Railways Superannuation fund Board positions were announced with results by region. North Island first division Mrs Isaacs and Andrew Graham lead. second division Messrs W Pepper Thomas Dawson. Appcal Board North Island first division Charles Ryan second division traffic and stores Messrs John Andrew and Dimond. locomotive running W A Veitch maintenance P Latfy workshops D Mackenzie Middle Island first division J Geay second division traffic and stores M Reddington locomotive running George Brown workshops J A Jones. A further election will be held on April 27 for a maintenance branch representative.
An advertisement asserts the liver is the body’s greatest organ and links liver health to vitality. It claims Australia’s climate and overindulgence disrupt harmony and promotes Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a remedy to clear ducts and aid digestion.
Sir Joseph Ward said damage from bush fires is likely less than first thought. Grass seed needs for replanting are estimated at 20 000 to 30 000 pounds for the Auckland provincial district, a small sum given the area affected.
The article defends reporters against claims of misreporting as public figures push back on a printed account of Mr Blackley’s remarks at the Agricultural and Pastoral Association. It notes the reporter’s role, the misreading claim, and Blackley’s vindication while outlining future aims to change past president honors.
Inmates and ex inmates testified that Te Oranga was like a home and the Matron a friend. They spoke of preferred wood working, varying feelings on work, and three weekly relaxation afternoons with croquet tennis and indoor games in winter. The staff and Matron were widely praised.
At University Oval Hobart a large crowd saw the New Zealand team win three of eight events in a brisk match against the University Athletic Club. Barker starred with multiple wins including the Australasian record 81 seconds for 800 yards and a strong mile performance by Trembath. Mackay impressed in pole vault before a fall, while Orbell led in high jump though failed to beat the Australian mark.
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