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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 31, 1913
Page
6
Sanitary plumber and engineer on Burnett Street advertise complete Buccees and the Jordan II Invicta gas generator. Claims include long-standing reliability, Dominion-wide proof of superiority, and two year guarantee on installations.
Sim Bros advertise timber and materials for sawmilling and sheep yards. They offer sizes for buildings, timber, and materials, plus large stocks of posts and stakes in Totara Matai or Broadleaf. Contact Carew through postal and telephone details.
Police report George Burgess a bullock-driver died by his own hand at Wanstead. In Wellington Christina Duncan 54 died suddenly at Hankey street. William O Reilly about 50 native of Dunedin died suddenly at Lorne street after collapsing while lifting a bag. Thomas Collins about 48 died after hospital transfer from Holland street. In Ristchurch an adjourned inquest into cabman William Kennedy’s death by accident found insufficient evidence of driver. In Greymouth Munchin Keenan knocked down by the 6.3 p m train, survived with severe scalp wounds.
Auckland reports on Schubert recalling the Ruapehu ascent ordeal. Bingham and Miss Cowie struggled in freezing conditions, mud and fog as they descended toward safety. After 25 hours without food, the pair pressed on with little shelter or warmth, finally reaching Waimarino and Oha-kune.
The Upper Ashburton Road Board met Friday with members Harper Horsey Tucker Allen Farrell present. They agreed to the proposed cost shares for Laghmor Creek maintenance, planned shingle pit purchases, school travel passes to see the New Zealand battleship, and donations to the Scott Memorial Fund while approving accounts of £203 6s 2d and adjourning.
Tinwald town board met Friday with members Williams Hampton Millichamp Teppett and Pearce. They accepted Ashburton County Council relief channel costs and transferred Lot 4 D P 821 to Phillip J Green. They approved a £12 railway drain voucher, urged faster drain work, and declined fixed cost estimates. They sided with the council to seek free railway passes for visiting children to the New Zealand battleship at Lyttelton. Skilling tendered for Wilkins Street shingling. A house inspection found all satisfactory. A three farthing rate was proposed on capital value. an amendment to one penny failed. The board will hold meetings at 7.30 and £38 11s 3d was paid.
The Tinwald Domain Board met Saturday with chairman Doherty and members Millichamp and Tarbotton. They approved the caretaker’s diary of maintenance, decided to obtain specifications and a cost estimate for a concrete walk at the south east end of the swimming bath, and set a Tuesday afternoon meeting to continue. Accounts totaling £5 were passed for payment.
Heavy rains at midnight halted spreading bush fires in Matawai district after fierce blazes threatened Matawai township. Weather relief arrived as conditions eased, ending a tense period of danger.
Auckland March 29 The Hon W Fraser Minister of Public Works and acting Finance Minister says his northern peninsular trip shows vast but undeveloped land. He notes high travel costs, timberlands, and native lands that pay no rates. He expects years before profitable settlement but aims to use available funds to advance settlement.
The Shearer's Conference in Wellington reports a telegram from the Sheepowners Federation ready to meet the shearers executive in conference but suggests renewing the current award for three years. It also sets pay for lost time at one shilling thirty four per hour and requires majority consent for shearers to leave sheds except in accidents or urgent need. A deputation will visit the Premier on Monday.
A promotional note urges readers to smoke Regent cigarettes and join the Free Gift Scheme. It invites requests for a Free Gift Catalogue from Regent Box 331 Wellington and promises forty free gifts.
Gas company on Tancred Street takes over plumbing operations from D. Campbell and Co. aims to maintain patronage with strict attention to lighting using Acetylene. Mr F R Hyde is patent and maker of Invicta Acetylene Generators and manages plumbing. D Leitch listed as plumbing department with telephone 142.
A brief display highlights new wall papers picture mouldings and stencils for home decor. The item showcases updated patterns and materials for interior design enthusiasts.
A fragment details a tobacco promotion for Regent Cigarettes, urging inhalation and social sharing. It promises a free gift scheme with forty presents to choose from, described as a great insider incentive.
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