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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 03, 1909
Page
2
The notice lists prices for white and grey blankets by bed size, including single, three-quarter, full double, and heavy weight double options. It also advertises Kaiapo bush rugs priced at 1s 1d each.
Limited to a fragment, the notice announces Kerr Yorkshire Insurance Co. Ltd relocating offices to Burnete Street Gately area. It mentions live stock and accident personal and employers liability risks, but the text is incomplete.
The piece argues if large pastoral lands prevented settlement, New Zealanders would push for lawful land access through public action and Parliament. It compares cattle-driving in Ireland, tenant rights, and land reform, urging NZers to imagine Ireland’s plight and consider moral remedies for agrarian distress.
The Ashburton Temperance Band performed a popular concert on Saturday evening at the Arcade with a large audience enjoying the programme. The Ashburton Court house painting project has begun, and the Department of Justice may later consider grounds renovations around the courthouse.
The report lists an ordinary weekly stock sale at Ashburton yards and notes on bread prices in Auckland, weather shifts with heavy morning showers, and Labour leader James Thorn preparing to visit England. It covers church anniversaries, threshing progress, Paradise ducks protection, a magician Stirton’s claim and syndicate, Mortite explosive trials, a Woodville magistrate court case, Tararna vineyard no license issues, Wesleyan Church anniversary remarks by Rev. W A Sinclair, and engagement ring guidance from L S McClurg.
Accidents and deaths unfold as Bartholomew Dunlea dies at Hackthorne Road home. John Watkin, declared lunatic, vanishes after jumping from the Tuatea steamer near Auckland. Two youths survive a sea wave near the Napier breakwater, with James Tonkin rescuing them. Harry Sargisson breaks a leg in a seven a side football match. John Whitford, found dead in Walker Street Dunedin, with £1300 in bank receipts found on him.
A fragment notes Trilversa and Wood’s Peppermint Cure with prices listed as 6d and 28 6d. The terse line indicates a sale or pricing detail in old currency.
News from London reports King Edward's arrival at Naples. Somaliland factions under Mulleh clash, causing deaths and mass desertions to the British. In Washington, tariff debate shifts toward a maximum 24 percent ad valorem with proposed duties on tea and coffee. A man in women's attire washes ashore in Cornwall, identified as actor D. Platten. London also notes the Waters-Pierce anti trust settlement and a Hamburg jewel theft.
Press Association report notes liquor licenses up causing beer and spirits price rises. Unionists in Parliament form four committees to study the Budget while Lloyd George faces claims of tax balance bias. Flgyd-George rumored to aim for a 1910 surplus and tax cuts, with Masterman calling the Budget a landmark socialist reform. Whisky increments fund dreadnoughts.
The Labour party approves of the Budget but opposes the tobacco duty. The note is dated May 3 at 8.50 a.m. and records a stance on fiscal and tobacco policy.
Six more German battleships lie on the docks awaiting completion with a target finish by 1910. The note comes from British naval affairs correspondence via the Press Association.
London May 1 The Labour party's Right to Work Bill failed on its second reading by 228 to 115. Opposition came from Mr John Burns who strongly opposed the measure.
In Durban on May 1 the Natal strikers present extreme wage and work condition demands while the government sticks to its ultimatum. Many workers oppose their leaders and start returning to work.
May 1 reports Tawfik Pasha as Grand Vizier with Ferid Pasha interior minister Rifaat Bey finance minister and Riza Pasha marine minister Salhi Pasha joins War Office. New Sultan Mohammed attends St Sophia service while a public animal sacrifice marks the event. Several Liberal Union members freed with apologies. May 2 notes Young Turk influence in under secretaries. Also report of valuables found at Vildiz Kiosk and 70,000 Abdul Hamid lottery tickets discovered.
Report says twenty Italian families in a New York tenement refused Black Hand Society demands for 1000 dollars. The gang fired the house, killing eight people including five children. The incident is dated May 20 and carried by the Press Association.
Sydney reports hospital Saturday collections totalled £6669 an increase of £801 from last year with more expected to come in and a final target near £7000. notes include 92,600 pence and half-pence.
The Meletta, sailing from La Plata, faced a perilous passage 12 days out with icebergs up to 700 feet high. A dense fog hampered navigation and the ship had several near misses but escaped undamaged.
In Sydney May tennis events Miss Powdrell defeated Mrs Baker in straight sets. She also beat Miss Thomas in the Ladies Handicap and will contest the Ladies Doubles Handicap final with Mrs Grey. News notes disappointment as New Zealand versus Victoria Davis Cup style match fell through due to four a side readiness.
A Wellington report describes the cruiser Challenger achieving a unique wireless telegraphic feat. Messages were relayed for over 1100 miles from Sydney to the Challenger with no break, and latest Turkish developments were read by the ship’s company. The Challenger also maintained contact with the Powerful 1230 miles away.
A house and outbuildings on the North East Belt at Netherby owned by Mr M Mangan and Mr J A Carney burned around 8 pm. Firefighters arrived late. the property was insured for £125 with Liverpool London and Globe and furniture for £60 with the National. Both owners say losses exceed the policies. In four Ashburton fires in two months the outbreaks began in occupants temporary absences.
Fragmentary report indicates four shops in Brown's stock area faced fire and possible total loss. Fire brigade fought spread of flames though other shops suffered some damage. Insurances and names unclear in the readable text.
London reports Antwerp wool sales close with increased interest in fine crossbreds. Secondary qualities advance marginally as buyers seek value. Market tone steady with modest gains amid cautious bidding in May discussions.
The Canterbury Co operative Poultry and Produce Company at 15 Tuam Street Christchur h reports a Saturday poultry sale with good buyer turnout and satisfactory prices. Roosters sold 3s 6d to 9d per pair, pullets up to 7s, ducks 10d, geese 6s 6d to 7s 8d, turkeys 10s to 14s per pair. Eggs and butter show strong demand with eggs 1s 11d to 2s 6d per dozen.
Johnston announces new golf requisites stock for the season including clubs from leading makers. The shop offers updated gear for players seeking quality equipment.
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