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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
2
The fragment lists lunar phases including New Moon First Quarter Full Moon and Apogee Perigee with times around 2 pm and 2 am. It appears as a dated astronomical schedule matching a newspaper snippet. The text shows scattered numbers and unclear markers but indicates moon phases and timings.
Special trains carrying sheep moved through Ashburton at 2 am yesterday and today. The first train logged 77 trucks and the second 58, serving the Hiversdale and Southland districts. The town hosted the Ashburton Temperance Band concert, with many attendees despite a damp evening.
A friendly ten hag match on the Bar ing Square Club courts saw Bar ing Square Club defeat Baring Square Sunday School officials 81 games to 63. Other items note lectures, bank growth, and local community events.
This morning’s river report lists the Ralkaia Rangitata and Ashburton branches as fishable. The Ralkaia and Rangitata are flowing normally with steady conditions. Anglers are advised to check local updates for any changes.
In Watsros Valley 138 land sections attracted nearly 400 applications. Some sections drew up to forty bids each. Twenty two applicants were excluded for ineligibility or already holding land. The Acting Commissioner said the Board will enforce improve merits and residence rules, and successful applicants were warned. All agreed to meet the conditions.
A full sized tin of boot polish labeled 8d was received by those who returned coupons from the last distribution. The item appears as a premium offered in the campaign and is noted in the record as a tangible reward for participants.
A readers correspondence section carries opinions on current events and public issues. The piece reiterates that the views are those of contributors and not the publication.
C W Nicoll, chairman of the High-Pressure Water Committee, defends the Waimate water supply against Dr Friedlander’s accusations. He asserts the system by Mr Crawford is a success, praises simplex pipes, cites low maintenance costs, and accuses Friedlander of inaccuracies while detailing council actions and authority limits.
Friday proceedings include Duncan McMillan fined for child not sent to school. Gale’s charge withdrawn after age certificate. Shops and Offices Act breaches lead to fines for not granting half holidays and for overlong work hours. Bicycle and vehicle lighting offences noted. Civil cases default judgments listed. Pension court grants two old age pensions and renews several certificates.
A reader urges the Cemetery Board to permit a concrete border and a nameplate around the grave of Edward Jerningham Wakefield, son of Edward Gibbon Wakefield, in the old cemetery, hoping for a monument to honor the Empire-builder.
The letter to the editor argues that boosting wages through philanthropy can raise living costs and depress work incentives. It cites NZ butter mutton prices in London and Sydney, woolen goods, and a coal mine with higher wages yet higher output value, urging regulators to study these effects to reduce reliance on charitable aid.
In Christchurch today Justice Denniston allowed the appeal against a dismissal of an information by the Inspector for the County Council. The case involved a breach of traction engine by laws and the by laws were ruled valid. Costs awarded ten guineas. Purnell represented the appellant Wilding the respondent.
Per Press Association Dunedin March 26 Robert Charters a governor of the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society and longtime pure-bred cattle importer died at Mosgiel aged eighty one. He came to New Zealand in 1862 after twelve years in America. Dunedin March 27 James Adam of Bon Accord Milton aged eighty six died yesterday. He participated in the Otago Diamond Jubilee and authored Twenty five Years of an Immigrant Life in New Zealand.
London reports that Brooks a London North Western Railway detective was jailed three years for robberies on the Llandudno to Wolverhampton route and the company ordered to pay 600 pounds for jewels lost on the same section. Five porters and a clerk were arrested for Euston robberies with 350 pounds worth recovered.
The Liberals say the Peckham result proves a Licensing Bill passage is essential to save all by round by-elections. They warn without action the party will lose support in forthcoming contests.
Members of the House of Commons from Liberal Conservative Independent and Labour parties sign a statement in strong support of Sir Edward Grey's Macedonian proposals.
In the House of Commons Mr Sydney Buxton Postmaster General said there was no objection under Treasury regulations to a political association forming inside the Post Office provided it remained unconnected with any parent outside group.
Sir H. C. Bannerman passed a restful night and remains weak though otherwise unchanged.
President Roosevelt urged a new child labour law and legislation to curb injunctions in labor disputes. He called for savings banks and rapid placement of wood pulp on the free list with reduced duties on paper from such material, with no export duty.
Secretary of State for India Mr John Morley stated that the government is discussing the Vancouver Indians issue with Mr Mackenzie King, the Canadian special envoy now in England, after yesterday’s misreport. The remark was indistinct when heard.
Ottawa reports a bill reflecting Justice Clement's decision to admit only immigrants from their native lands. January and February immigration from the United States rose 61 percent, while ocean passage arrivals fell 86 percent, signaling a change in entry routes.
The Times comments on Prince Bulow's Reichstag speech and notes it is remarkable that neither Prince Bulow nor Lord Tweedmouth nor the British Cabinet denies the claim that Tweedmouth’s letter conveyed to the Kaiser the British naval estimates before Parliament.
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