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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
4
An OCR fragment lists boots with prices in old currency. Mentions 8s 6d and 9s 6d chrome boots, 10s 6d shooter boots, and a per unit value claim tied to reasonable prices.
A damaged OCR snippet shows numbers and units like 09 Atha 10 3ibs 10 4ibs 10 1 with unclear context. No clear event or names are identifiable beyond weights or measures. The readable content is insufficient to determine persons or organizations.
Mrs Branting testified at the Te Oranga Home enquiry in Christchurch on March 20 denying charges. She said she wanted return of a girl from Samaritan Home and explained actions including hair cutting and floor scrubbing were taken under Department permission and as a last resort, urging a classification system to reduce corporal punishment.
Willington March 19 New regulations under the Defence Act are published in the Gazette tonight. Cadet companies must have 3 to 68 members and may form battalions with at least three companies. Schools supply battalion stalk. Four districts may form artillery and engineer cadet companies. To earn capitation members must attend 24 parades and complete musketry tests, keep minimum strength, and 25 members must qualify.
Dunedin March 20 The Kempthorne Prosser New Zealand Drug Co reports unappropriated balance from last year 258 13s 0d and net profit 17 473 7s 2d totaling 26 782 0s 4d An interim dividend at 7 percent for half year ended July 31 absorbed 7000 leaving 19 732 0s 4d Directors propose to analyze by dividend to January 31 at 7 percent 7000 to write off Auckland Wellington Stafford Street warehouse 500 600 500 to place 3000 to general reserve up to 250 000 and carry forward 8132 0s 4d.
The Go vernment Board at Home may prohibit boned beef exports from New Zealand after receiving the inspector's report. Auckland officials note the trade is small yet growing and two thirds of meat exports come from freezing works.
At the Manaia Club's races in Wellington on March 20 a rider struck the winning jockey with the brass knob on his whip. The blow left blood above the temple but the injured rider finished the race and dismounted. Stewards proposed a three year disqualification, but only barred the offender for the remainder of the meeting after the other jockey requested leniency.
Adam Middleman, a lad, was remanded today on a charge of placing material on the Kingston line at Gareton meant to derail a train. He faced the magistrate after the alleged act on the Kingston line dated March 20.
In Invercargill on March 20 George Holmes alias Albert Patrick Newman pleaded guilty to forging H. Stewart's name and authorizing J. H. Kirk and Co to pay him £15 and uttering the forged document to John Brooks. He was remanded for sentence to the Supreme Court.
Reports from Berlin London Paris Sydney and New York trace war killings and wounded in the Kalahari and debates on colonial policy. Journalists withdraw in protest after insults in the Reichstag. Obituary notes Sir N. B. G. Conor. Rosyth naval base talks promise contractor bonuses. Roosevelt defends anti Plutocracy crusade and fleet strategy. Zolas remains moved to Pantheon amid nationalist outcry. Industrial Disputes Bill debated with calls for an Industrial Court and stronger union laws.
Market report shows wheat prices firm or rising with prime milling wheat trading up to 4s 4d to 4s 44d on trucks. Supplies thinning as mills hold stocks, with o pons and oats offerings scarce and steady to slightly firmer than last week. Oats values steady with scarce offerings and minor price adjustments noted.
Wheat trading showed enquiries for large lots with sales at f.o.b. prices as merchants hold stock for higher values. Milling wheat sold at 4s 9d f.o.b. sacks in and seconds at 4s dd to 4s 5d f.o.b. Sacks in. North Island demand strengthens for Qats with Gartons and Duns at 2s 7d f.o.b. sacks in. Up to date Derwent potatoes at £5 15s f.o.b. sacks in and mime bright oatsheaf chaff at £4 f.o.b. sacks in.
A meeting of delegates from district local bodies decided yesterday afternoon to request the appointment of a Royal Commission. The commission would report on steps to control the overflow waters of the Manawatū, Orona, and Pohangine rivers and address related matters.
The Superannuation Board plans four quarterly meetings with special sessions as needed. Members will receive travelling expenses and special leave. The Public Trustee will invest the fund in freehold securities at current rates. uninvested funds earn the common fund rate. Widows and children receive monthly allowances. Deputation to Mr Aitken, former mayor, sought to contest the mayoralty. Aitken signaled possible agreement but would decide tomorrow. Mayor T W Hislop intends to stand again.
The cereal market shows no price movement from last week with quotes for wheat barley oats and chaff. Wheat and new season prices range around four shillings to four shillies threepence at country stations with variations for suppliers and grades.
At the London wool sales on March 19 the finest crossbreds sold about five percent below January levels. The catalog included lots such as Kaiwarra Tid and Rengatire Tid among others.
In Auckland on March 19 the lack of empty railway trucks delays Onehunga shipments. The Union Company's steamer Pulkaki sat idle due to no trucks while 1480 tons of coal cargo 1820 tons bound for the Railway Department sat awaiting movement. A coal shaft opened at 8 am but closed at 4 pm with trucks full. The steamer may not clear tomorrow as planned.
Horkitera March 20 A large enthusiastic meeting supported the Hokitika Harbour Board in proposed legislation to raise 36000 for harbour improvement.
Palmerston North March 12 The New Zealand Farmers Union head office rejects a Dominion report that 1700 boxes of butter were recalled for shortage and that creameries would close. Secretary Bendall says production meets local needs and rains should extend operation. some creameries ship milk to Wellington not indicating Union activity.
The Ashburton County Scottish Society hosted Mr Paterson of Christchurch to speak on Types of Scottish Character at the Oddfellows Hall. Chief Peter Stewart chaired with Forrester, Piper Scott opened the program, and musical items followed.
During the holiday season you will likely play tennis bowls or cricket and need comfortable durable footwear. Mollers Shoes offers high quality fight yet durable footwear at economical prices during an alteration sale with prices not to be duplicated in the district.
A large Maori gathering at Nearuawahai with Governor Premier and Native Affairs Minister present discuss confiscated lands. Mahuta presents welcome and gifts as Lord Plunket and the Premier outline plans for land blocks governance and potential Royal Commission law.
A vintage business notice urges consumers to choose Thomsons Waters and Cordials, claiming superior purity with crystal spring water and sanitary production facilities. It touts safety from metallic contamination and markets beverages as stomach tonics and delightfully pure.
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