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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 31, 1909
Page
2
Opened supplies of all kinds of fish for the approaching Lent season. Mullet, salmon, sardines, herrings in tomato and more sold by tin or pound at low prices. Our motto is satisfaction, the best money can buy for the lowest prices ruling in Ashburton.
A historical note presents a cost table for drenching sheep using Joseph Ford's Drench. It shows two gallons sufficient for 220 sheep and lists the total cost for 1000 drenched sheep, with price per sheep and overall sums in old currency.
Ephemeris notes list daily measurements from April 1 through April 19 including phase markers Last Quarter New Moon First Quarter and apogee perigee timings. It records values such as 5.48 on April 1 and 6.92 on April 3, with scattered letters and codes indicating moon events and related observations.
Memorial notices from Methven dated 1907 honor James Carney aged 20 or 21. The family entries express grief, reference early March deaths, and note burial and sorrow shared by wife Lillian, father, mother, siblings, and Frank and Maggie Chapman.
The Methven railway dispute centers on whether the extra daily train justifies its cost. Mr Millar as Minister of Railways must weigh profits, with local arguments from Mr Carr and the correspondent Interested urging careful examination before any cut. A motor carriage proposal and branch-line revenue points add to the considerations for a fair decision.
Mr Lightfoot named Government Labour Agent at Ashburton succeeding retiree Mr Benn who arrives to assume duties. Rumor says Mr Br J Flatman may be urged to run for mayor of Dapaldinie. Bar ing Square Methodist Church harvest festival and supper set for tomorrow with free admission to the school room at 2.30 p.m. County Band to attend. Farmers shift to sow oats and grass for winter feed as cheap oats encourage mixed sowing per the Timaru Herald.
Bo Jerwyn and Bryant walking the world deliver a lecture on World Wandering at Oddfellows Hall supper room tonight at 8 o clock. Admission is 1s 6d with talks recounting travels in Central Africa and beyond.
A correspondent argues for retaining Thursday half-holiday in Ashburton and against shifting to Saturday. He cites impact on workers, retailers, and on country jobbers, claiming Saturday trade would drop and hurt employment, with the wider aim reduced to a sport.
The Westminster Gazette commends the Government for sticking to estimates and stresses a wide margin of security. It calls for replacing the present fleet with Dreadnoughts soon, warning that delaying may jeopardize time and leave us exposed to neighbours' scrutiny.
In the House of Commons Mr McKenna hinted that, replying to Mr Norman, some preparation for a contingent Dreadnought would be incorporated into the designs already in hand.
The Times notes Mr Asquith's frankness about the perilous situation as a bright point of his administration but says his pacifist measures are indefinable in light of Sir Edward Grey's lucid statement. It adds Grey's survey should push the government to build eight Dreadnoughts at the earliest date.
March 31 Berlin report says Prince Bulow rebutted German naval build claims as non binding while addressing the Reichstag. He stressed that the assurances given were not binding and reiterated skepticism toward expansion plans amid ongoing debate.
In Sydney on March 31 Mr Wade Premier of New South Wales telegraphed Mr Fisher declaring that if the Commonwealth defers a subsidy increase and instead presents a Dreadnought New South Wales and Victoria will fund their population based share. Mr Kidston told Wade Queensland cannot agree to higher naval subsidies and says defence should be Federal not state driven.
Mrs C Macmillan reports on German naval fundraising enthusiasm during a Germany visit. He cites boxes on boats and public spaces as a model and suggests New Zealand readers could support a Dreadnought fund or a local navy through similar subscriptions.
London dispatch reports the New Zealand Shipping Company has declared a 5 percent dividend. Also noted is Mr Roosevelt's arrival at the Azores amid an attempted assault by an Italian anarchist steerage passenger who was restrained and put in irons.
The balance sheet of the Independent Labour party shows larger income but funds are deficient as the party appeals for £11000 to finance the general election campaign.
In Croydon, following the death of Mr Arnold Foster, Hermon Hodge of Tariff Reform led with 11 989 votes, J E Raphael Radical 8041, and Frank Smith Socialist 886. The race centered on urgent dreadnought shipbuilding, prompting a sensation in the House of Commons during Mr Balfour's speech.
In Berlin on March 80 Prince Bulow spoke in the Reichstag with sympathy toward France and touched on the Morocco situation. He cited France's stance and the regional implications during the session.
Australian policy speech in Brisbane and Gympie proposes fixed minimum army funds, a fleet of at least twenty destroyers, universal compulsory training, and direct taxation to fund defence. It includes land tax proposals, a new coinage scheme, and constitutional amendments. Critics argue the plan risks vast costs and offers limited immunity. Fire outbreak in Perth injures none after evacuations. Sir Charles Lucas arrives for official visit to deepen understanding of Australia.
A telegram style forecast reports strong winds to gale force, probable rain, rising temperatures later, and a likely drop in overall weather conditions with colder air possible. The message notes winds will intensify and rain may occur as the day progresses.
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