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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
2
An old price list shows white and grey blankets priced per bed size, with single, double, and three quarter options. Also lists Kaiapg bush bugs at 85 11d and 13s, with unclear formatting and stray characters.
The record lists lunar events with times for Last Quarter New Moon First Quarter and apogee perigee timings. It mentions specific dates and phases such as Apogee and Perigee occurring in the month.
The House of Commons defeated the Labour Right to Work Bill 225 to 114. Critics argue the plan would push State control of production and worsen unemployment. supporters say it would secure work for the unemployed with compulsory education and possible insurance. The divide highlights colonial parliaments’ urgency versus Britain’s half-hearted response.
Geraldine residents donate 45 pounds to Barnarda Home after the visiting boys. Butter fat payments by the New Zealand Dairy Association rose to 12,000 pounds in March, up over 4,000 from 1908. Westport murder trial opens in Christchurch with 16 prosecution and 18 defence witnesses. Fairfield Freezing Works reports brisk killing operations, lambs and sheep remain plentiful but turnout may be limited by crop shortages. A farmer at Fairfield shipped 126 crossbred and Down lambs averaging high fat per lamb. Rainfall at Crenlea recorded 4.71 inches in April, heavy falls on the 23rd and 28th. Education Board candidates nominated: YH. Boyd, Bullock, Moore, and I. Bernstei n. Clothier withdrew. Election set for May 24. Sir Joseph Ward praises the Opposition at a Christchurch social for Mr W. Tanner. Borough Council committee appointments listed. The New Zealand Shipping Company's liner Rimutaka arrives, 925 passengers, 14 children under twelve among assisted. Rings advertised by L. S. McClerg with gold, prices 20s to 20.
A 48 acre farm in the Ashley district sold at Rangiora on Tuesday for £5 10s per acre. The piece reflects a brisk sale pattern in regional farming land.
The Church of England social was held in the Mayfield schoolroom on Friday evening with a capital attendance. Rev P J Pritchard presided. He reviewed the past year’s work and balance sheet, thanked organists E J Hall and Muller for their services, and praised the ladies for a fine supper. Winners in contests included Miss E McLaren in the ladies waistdriving final and Mr J McDowell in hat trimming. The event closed with National Anthem singing.
The Court of Appeal ruled Andrew E. Harris recover £600 damages for a tramway accident at Mount Somers Canterbury. Defendants liable for defective tramway despite Workers’ Compensation Act questions and without contributory negligence by Harris. The case centers on duty breaches by lessees and risk to passengers.
The Upper Ashburton Road Board held its annual meeting in West Street Ashburton to discuss the audited balance sheet for the year ending March. Expenditure totaled £1453 7s 9d with many allocations including roads bridges and maintenance. assets exceeded liabilities by about £1240. The chairman urged ratepayers to decide on merging Road Boards into the County Council, while opponents urged a ratepayer-led approach.
The Southern Cross 3rd grade team will play tomorrow with players Lo Buchanan J Halliburton D Moora R Ede T Brophy T Miles W Huston J Brown A Gibson W Patching J Dalley E Tiller Lindsay Fy Smith and J McGinn in the squad.
May 4 1909 reports from Trieste say an Austrian squadron will visit Kiel with fetes planned under the Kaiser's presidency. Also noted are Natal Railway strike actions with Transvaal replacements en route, a disbarment in London, and Kaiser Wilhelm sending birthday greetings to Prince Bulow along with his portrait.
Report from Buenos Ayres notes a general strike proclaimed by Socialists and Labour Federation in protest of May Day incidents. The port is paralysed and trams halted as about two thousand troops reinforce the garrison amid ongoing clashes.
In the House of Commons Mr Asquith told Mr J B Lansdale steps would be taken to learn Dominion views on a July conference to discuss naval and military defence of the Empire. The Times congratulates the proposed conference and hopes Dominion participation including New Zealand and South Africa, with possible attendance by Sir Joseph Ward and Cabinet members.
The Dublin Corporation adopted a resolution declaring the Budget oppressive and grievous for Ireland, noting it increases the island's taxation burden.
London May 4 The Budget debate proceeds in committee with speakers including Mr Balfour Mr Burton Mr Redmond and Mr Chivehill The figures shown by Mr Balfour claim new burdens would total £35000 on one firm about £7000 more than paid to ordinary shareholders He argues licenses hit all houses not tied to brewers and notes beer taxation favors Bavarian lighter beers Mr Lloyd George questions the figures while Mr Buxton suggests correcting the omission
The Speaker announced the reopening of the galleries of the House of Commons after disturbances by suffragists. He set conditions and warned galleries would close again if violations occurred.
The Daily Graphis reports Mr Asquith urging a definite understanding between self-governing colonies and the Motherland on their parts in defending the Empire. It notes dominions will spend their money their own way but calls for coordination to secure maximum imperial benefit.
May 4 London report notes Mr Lloyd George replying to My Kettle that the Treasury estimates Ireland would pay about £640,000 of the £14,200,000 new tax.
Mr Lloyd George told a Daily Telegraph representative that the super-tax would not apply to joint stock companies and relates only to individuals.
The Wellington Court of Appeal rejected the appeal brought by the Commissioner of Stamps McDonald and others challenging bequests to the Salvation Army. The decision carries costs on the highest scale.
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