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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
4
An historical advertisement urges readers to take Lane's Emulsion for health and strength. It claims seventy five percent need a course, targets weak chests coughs digestion and winter resilience, and promotes giving it to children. It lists prices 4/6 and 2/6 and markets nationwide availability.
A reading praises Robinsons Patent Groats as an ideal porridge option. It claims superior flavour and digestion, with richer nutrition and medical authorities preferring it for daily meals.
Priarums for 1909 all sizes sold soon. Subscribers wanted for The Motor Autocar Motoring New Zealand Warrior Uniletia Scientific era and more. Contact CBAS THGM4S Boch eller Stalione and Newsagent East Street Ashburton Telephone 120.
The Ashburton Borough Council held its annual meeting to install Mayor H. Davie for the ensuing term. Cheers rang as Davie received the borough seal and reflected on six years in office and plans for water mains and sanitation. Speakers praised his leadership while others urged continued progress and debate over prior schemes and town improvements.
A public meeting of miners in Hokifu ca last night urged rapid government consideration of water power repurcussions. The group proposes using river waste water for power and pumping water to high alluvial terraces for mining. They criticize government delays and heavy charges, seeking more affordable rights. A capital of 80 000 to 100 000 pounds is needed, with syndicate aiming to raise funds if terms improve.
In Wellington on May 5 a youth named James Hemingway faced Magistrate's Court charges for breaking into the General Post Offices and stealing jewellery, cash, stamps, and cancelled banknotes. He confessed travels to Feilding Auckland Rotorua Sydney and Christchurch while police pursue additional charges for thefts at the Government Printing Office and Whitcombe and Tombs' warehouse.
At Addington May market a large yarding spanned fat cattle store sheep and lambs with weaker prices for fat cattle and pigs. Store sheep showed reduced numbers and lower values while fat lambs declined though lighter weights sold better. Dairy cows remained brisk and store cattle sold slowly with varied prices across classes.
The Penguin wreck hearing on Captain Naylor's appeal against suspension of his certificate concluded. Mr Myers for the Marine Department argued default for not taking soundings and relying on dead reckoning despite knowledge of unreliability of his patent log. He also claimed Naylor failed to steer a prudent course. Judgment reserved for Friday.
In front of a small crowd at the show grounds yesterday Rakata defeated Ashburton 17 to nil. First half tries by Cromie Purcell and Dodds with Laramian converting, while Ashburton's T McDonald retired hurt reducing them to ten men. Referee was Mr F Rocbilliard. Sydney report notes Kangaroos beat New South Wales 34 to 8 after England tour improved the side.
A testimonial blitz extols Doan's Ointment as a cure for pimples rashes nettle rash and other skin troubles. Mrs Good of Ashburton credits quick soothing relief and safety, noting two or three pots often cure chronic cases. Sold by chemists and stores or via Iester McClellan Co. Sydney.
About 6000 sheep were yarded at the Geraldine sale with a weak trade and several lots passed. Fat lambs ranged from 10s 7d to 18s 3d, fat ewes to 9s 7d, forward ewes up to 18s, fat wethers around 8s 7d to 14s 6d, store lambs 5s 1d to 10s 6d, culs to 5s 6d, and pigs including weaners up to 41s. Rearing prices showed broad spread with sellers holding out for higher bids.
Fat cattle yarded 215 with steers and heifers in strong demand and prices up 4s to 10s per head. Best bullocks 8 10s to 9 10s, extras to 10 10s. cows and heifers 5 10s to 7 17s 6d. Sheep yarded 120, best wethers 15s 6d to 16s 6d, extras to 19s. ewes and lambs also traded higher. Pigs 130, young pigs steady to easier, porkers and baconers eased 4d per lb. Suckers 9s 6d to 12s, stores 18s to 28s, light baconers 48s to 46s, heavy 48s to 10s 4d.
London wool sales opened with 7899 bales offered including 7000 crossbreds as buyers from Home, Continental and American markets push prices up. Merinos showed selective gains while crossbreds advanced 5 to 10 percent across lots, with overall firm market and brisk competition reported by merchants in Dalgety and Co and New Zealand agencies.
A Labour Council, Seamen’s Union and Merchant Service Guild delegation asked Mr Wade to restore Captain Hansen’s suspended Dunmore certificate after the shipyard disaster. Wade refused, saying no basis to reopen the case.
A Brisbane claimant, who says he discovered the first payable gold in Queensland, sent a bill to Mr Fisher for 11 3 4 million pounds. He seeks 96 000 pounds for nine discoveries plus 285 000 as interest and 11 437 000 as mineral share since 1860. He demands settlement within fourteen days to avoid further trouble. Tasmanian elections show Urquhart defeated. Labour wins twelve seats to seven.
Mr QR. E. Alexander, newly appointed Director of Lincoln Agricultural College, arrived by the Rimutaka. Former manager and resident instructor at Albert College Glahnevin Ireland, he notes Ireland leads New Zealand in dairy practical education.
National Bank Directorate at Washington reports by cable the vacancy on the Board of Directors caused by the death of Aly Calvi G. Ross on April 16 has been filled by appointing Mr W B Reeves, the late High Commissioner.
Mr Walter Trafford of West Maitland NSW declares over 25 years in English and Colonial pharmacies. He says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy provides greater satisfaction than other cough medicines and he uses it in his own family. He recommends it eagerly to others.
A New Zealand style ad urges customers to skip credit tailors and buy tailored suits from George Davies. It promises lower prices from 2 pounds 10 shillings up to 8 pounds 16 shillings, cut by top cutters, made by experts, with no credit. The message targets men tired of paying 5 or 6 guineas and stresses paying for what you get. It lists multiple city locations in Wellington Dunedin Invercargill Palmerston North Wairarapa and Wanganui.
Demand for cats was not keen with prices easing though prime Gartons remain sought. Sparrowhills and other varieties show little inquiry. Wheat trading stalls with millers reluctant to buy and town wheat offered at slightly lower prices. Prime milling quoted 43½d to 4s 2d, medium 3s 6d to 4s, best whole fowl wheat 8s 9d to 3s 10d, medium 3s 8d to 3s 6d.
The wheat market in Chicago rose with July wheat advancing from 112 cents to 116 cents after early lows. Prices climbed within 2 cents of the peak level reached during the bulk campaign.
The Sydney Mail reports a weak local position for holders despite firmer tones in some districts. Buyers offered but sellers scarce while larger holders held firm. London markets stay steady with improving outlook for new crops and American supply revised upward.
Johnston announces new season stock of golf requisites including clubs balls shoes and accessories from leading makers.
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