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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
3
Week ending March 25 reports 3.86 inches at Bushside with 1.88 inches on Sunday. Rain fell off and on then became a deluge last night. Binks boosts creamery milk supply though milking is late. Narrows River country sees rising waters and river reports. Carnival field events of the military tournament are canceled.
In Timaru Magistrate Court three prohibited men were fined a total of £11 for procuring liquor, with a fourth man fined £3 for aiding them. The Magistrate warned that if fines fail to deter drunken access, he would impose the maximum penalty.
Timaru March 26. No objections were filed to the borough valuations. When the court convened to hear them neither party appeared, and the magistrate signed the roll, which now stands at £90,704 without alteration.
Christchurch March 26 The telegraph office at the Riccarvon Racecourse has operated at a loss during the midsummer meeting under the Gum ang Act and will probably be discontinued. Carrier pigeons will be used by the Press Association and local papers with messages sent to Christchurch for telegraph dispatch.
March 26 in Dunedin Messrs Dugald McPherson and C S Owen will represent the dominion at the Commercial Travellers Association Conference in Brisbane baster
In Otekaike Dunedin 6280 acres advertised for public application on April 17 have been withdrawn while the Court of Appeal considers a mandamus and injunction suit by McKellar and Mitchell. The plaintiffs allege sections have already been allotted under the 1907 Act with ministerial sanction.
Embargo lift on Australian grapes initially spurred weekly shipments to dominion ports but soon eased. The Victoria from Sydney carried no grapes last Monday. Sydney exporters faced disappointing prices as they expected gains from New Zealand price levels. Industry expects few if any further consignments this season. Local grapes arrived two months early due to warm weather.
A five roomed dwelling at Maori Hill owned by motorman J. R. Ronald burned at four this morning. Ronald his wife and three children were rescued with difficulty but nothing could be saved. The house insured for £300 with South British. furniture valued at £80 was not insured.
Auckland reports the Premier telling a National Defence League deputation that Yellow Peril poses the main danger to southern seas. He pledged government support to public opinion and the League, stressing the need for a trained force ready to field at short notice. He contrasted militia with voluntary citizen defense and called for calm discussion.
The C C and D Company cabled frozen meat prices from London today with Canterbury mut ton at 43d Napier Wellington and North Island at 82d lamb fillet quality 53d second side beef hind 32d fores 34d noting varied regional quotes across New Zealand markets.
The Times warns the empire faces recurring race and colonial tensions in Vancouver Transvaal and beyond. It calls for urgent Imperial-wide understanding and warns any delay could overwhelm statesmanship. A Commission or Secretariat could craft a common policy to anticipate and avert trouble.
In Wellington on March 26 the Arbitration Court heard evidence for higher wages sought by the Union. Land agent Aizv Kgears testified rents for laborer housing rose 3s to 3d weekly in 18 months and may rise further under strict new city by laws. Witnesses noted landlords offered extra to oust existing tenants and subletting with boarders, four families sometimes sharing a single house.
Wellington March 26 The agreement arrived at between the steamship owners and the representatives of the Seamen's Union was confirmed today A resolution was passed appreciating the services of Hon J A Millar Minister of Marine for chairing the conference and for his tact patience and ability in negotiating the agreement which will benefit all parties concerned
Captain Post of the Putanekai charted a submerged rock cluster known as Four-Fathom Shoal between Kaikoura and Gibson Point. He reports the shoal lies nearly two miles offshore of its charted position and is about half as long. It runs north to south with four to ten fathoms of water at low tide. The kelp-covered shoal sits about three miles from the mainland, with 22 fathoms of water separating it from shore.
The port features three generations of the Melanesian Mission fleet the Ysahel the barquentine Southern Cross and the steamer Southern Cross all at anchor. The first two were sold as obsolete for missionary work while the steamer Southern Cross is the latest acquisition. The Mission previously owned a vessel also named Southern Cross later renamed Santa Cruz and wrecked after duties between the Islands and Sydney.
London dispatch reports the Rugby Union will leave Wilson out of the New Zealand tour squad after the Scottish Union suspended him for accepting the invitation. G. R. Hind of René replaces him in the team.
The S C J C meeting continued in clear conditions with large attendance. Temuka Handicap results: Restress first, The Orient second, Salaam third. Time, 1 mile. Pareora Handicap results: Octave first, Ard Reagh second, Cerise and Blue third.
Premier Wade told a deputation of coastal companies he cannot settle every dispute and must rely on the Arbitration Court. He urged law observance, police protection, and noted a letter suggesting the court could rule in seven to eight days. Wade expressed hope for a resumption of work and urged ministers to seek calm, but had not received a reply.
R. D. Fohnston opens a complete stock of golf materials in Ashburton for the coming season. A full sized tin of Bey Boot Polish 8d is available, with goods arriving as coupons are distributed.
A Greendale farmer testified at Darfield before the Conciliation Board detailing a last year balance sheet. He shows a £792 net loss after asset sales and expenses, and says the figures make it impossible to fund higher wages demanded by the Farm Labourers Union.
The message notes strong easterly winds threaten glass failure. Outstanding rates in Feilding total £400, with plan to pursue legal recovery. Remainder of reading matter directs to pages 1 and 4.
Football players are urged to attend a meeting at the Masonic Hall tomorrow evening at eight. All footballers are invited to participate in the gathering.
A list of evening classes announced including Cookery with Mrs Rennie Miss Russell Hinds and Mrs Russell Hinds, Shorthand, Book-keeping, Commercial Arithmetic, English, Carpentry, and Building Construction with dates in March and fees 7 shillings 6 pence per class. Further particulars available on request.
EMSLEY Burnet offers HAIR COLOUR RESTORER claimed to restore the original mana to gray or faded hair for the price of 6d.
Agents Manchester Bras report a promotion offering 86 cash prizes valued at 56 pounds each to tea drinkers who distribute the product twice a year. The notice invites participation in the next distribution.
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