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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 07, 1906
Page
2
Ephemeris notes for Sete May detailing sun rise and set times, lunar phases in May, first and last quarters, full moon, new moon, perigee and apogee times. Includes numeric values with times such as 6.37 am and 7.3L pm, indicating precise celestial events for the month.
A brief telegraphic notice from the United Prene Association was received by electric telegraph on May 7 at 3.23 am. The fragment indicates standard stationing of messages and copyright reception details.
The Antwerp wool sales on May 6 closed with higher competition led by fine grossbreds, up 20 centimes from March. Of 7020 bales from La Plata offered, 4724 sold, while 677 bales from Australia were offered and 241 found buyers.
The report notes changes in the Frozen Meat Market covering Sheep North Island 33d and Lambe North Island 4 3-7ths with best brands 33d and Beef New Zealand fores 24d. All other meats remain unchanged.
Large turnout at the W Z Farmers Association sale. Poultry pigs and horses drew strong entries with fair demand for draught horses. Prices listed include hens 1s 24 to 2s 6d, ducks 3d to 3s 84, turkeys 8d to 8d each, sows 27s 6d, horses ranging from £12 10s to £49, potatoes 1s 4d to 1s 5d per rack.
On April 17 at St Mark's Church Sussex Square Wellington the Rev Coffey united Murdoch Brace of Ashburton with Trane Fobrab daughter of the late H Fobrab in a formal wedding ceremony.
Local bodies largely back a county scheme for centralized traction engine traffic rules while the Wakanui Road Board refuses to join. The board argues it already spent on its own bye laws, risking dual registration fees and conflicting bylaws across districts.
Weather forecast mentions strong winds from the north to west with rain likely. The naval stock market will be held at Ashburton yards tomorrow. Oatmeal prices jumped amid harvest gloom with a £2 per ton rise in the Motuara district. Mr Allan asks Agriculture for expert inquiry into white pine borers damaging timber and future building costs. Peppermint cure notes list price per bottle.
The North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association held its annual meeting on Saturday and ratified buying 34 acres near Oamaru for 2200 pounds to create a new Showground. The Chief Inspector of Stock in the Gazette informs the public that New Zealand is believed free from wine fever.
May 6 Stipendiary Magistrate Court hears Angus McDonald attempted death by own action amid March money troubles. He was found at Sandon on March 31 semi conscious with a dangerous wound. Judge: probation granted. notes family dependents and shame in hard times.
A special A and P Association meeting debated dates for the Summer Show and discussed an Autumn Show option. Members weighed conflicts with Christchurch and Timara dates, with motions to fix autumn dates ultimately passing to convene a future meeting within a month.
The Rangitata Road Board met in the Board's Office Lismore on Friday with chair Kellock and members Tarbotton and Sealy present. They adopted the Overseer's report and planned works for the next masting. overdraft up to 500 pounds was approved. the Clerk and Overseer positions were advertised. resignation accepted. George Smith appointed road ranger. accounts 92 pounds 168 shillings 6d paid. next meeting May 5th.
Twenty-two corpses found in Borussia mines in Westphalia after an explosion. Sightings point to starvation while trapped, the miners reportedly blocked gas with clothing strips. Also reports a Melbourne Supreme Court case on genuine Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract and a cigar tobacco promotion.
Ernest Oscar Charles Gilman head shepherd was killed at Mesopotamia Station when a spar slipped during mustering after heavy frosts rain and snow left the hills slippery. A search found the body around one o clock Saturday morning. Parents reside at Alford Forest with funeral planned from the father’s residence tomorrow afternoon.
A fragmented old ad touts Beale remedies for coughs and colds, promoting a peppermint cure as superior to life’s burden. It briefly mentions a “GOLDEN BAGUUE Tobacco” product and two ounce tins, with a note to smokers.
The Wakanui Road Board met at noon on Saturday with chairman McG Leadley and members Maasre J Brnee J Ajilon and T Doig present. Nominations for Chairman saw Me G WW Leadley re elected unanimously after a motion by Doig and support from Allen. Leadley thanked the board for renewed confidence and rejected a letter’s injudicious insinuations about a road machine purchase.
The annual meeting noted a seat vacancy from the death of Mr T M Jones and elected Mr James Bruce to fill it. A stone crushing and screening machine was purchased to improve shingle pits, with plans to restart under contract after harvest. Discussions covered road maintenance costs, balances, and a push to retain the Road Board system as economical for country settlers.
The Board, with Chairman Mr G W Leadley and members present, discussed gazetting four road closures for the Wakanui District after district office confirmation. Hampstead Town Board’s claim on road maintenance costs was heard, with a court hearing set for May 9 at 10.30 am. The Christchurch Domain Board sought a contribution for Domain upkeep until the International Exhibition, but the Board had no funds. A license fee request from Mr Lamb for road use was discussed and a refund decision noted.
A special meeting of the Board, with same members present, passed a special order regulating traction engine traffic on district roads and imposing a license fee. A confirmation meeting is set for Saturday June 6 at 2 p.m.
The annual meeting on a Saturday heard the audited balance sheet showing total expenditure for the year ended March 31. Expenditures covered new roads repairs and shingling bridges and plant maintenance and staff costs with credits and rate changes noted. Discussions included water overflow issues on Marotan and Remington roads and the matter to be considered by the County Council. A hearty vote of thanks to the Board members was carried.
The Ashburton monthly board meeting reviewed correspondence on 2000 square feet space for Ashburton at the International Exhibition and a request for funds toward Christchurch Domain improvements. Notices covered gorse clearing orders, tenders for road work, and account payments totaling £282 11d before adjournment.
Mr Wolland of Wellington testifies to Risumo easing rheumatism and related pains. He claims it neutralises uric acid, the disease’s real cause, and reports recommending it to others with good results. Sold everywhere in bottles priced 2s 6d and 4s 8d.
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