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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
2
Cooper and Duncan Limited promote to sell a convenient residential property on the East Belt comprising parts of sections 250 and 251. It covers 32 perches with a 5 room dwelling, bath, scullery, verandah, detached washhouse with copper and tubs, permanent water supply, force pump to tank, fruit garden, adjoining Mr J Swanson residence. Easy terms.
A report on the newest scent craze sweeping London society highlights prominent socialites and boutique retailers embracing refined fragrances. Fashion writers note the aroma as a symbol of modern upper class taste and urban glamour.
May moon phases and events listed include New Moon on the 13th at 8:00 AM and again on the 23rd at 2:45 PM, First Quarter on the 3rd at 10:58 PM, Full Moon on the 16th at 3:00 PM, Apogee on the 8th at 8:30 PM, and Perigee on the 21st at 10:00 AM.
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The article recalls the Otekaike land cases near Dunedin and the 1907 Land Laws Amendment Act. It asserts ministers should ignore local bias and press diatribes, noting the Court of Appeal's ruling upheld the leases after board approval and ministerial consent, vindicating the law and warning against emotional public outcry.
Weather turns warmer then a rapid drop in temperature. A dismantled building formerly housing Jos Stephens blacksmith on Burnett street will be replaced by brick premises owned by R Houston. John Small reports Australia stock prices fell. Wampstead School funds from a forthcoming concert will aid school cadets and sports. Vorwaerts notes coalminers wages across Germany with Dortmund highest at £70 2s.
Last night Mr. Davis was installed as Mayor of Ashburton for the sixth term. He outlined finances, water supply plans, and new works while thanking councillors and officers for steady governance over a year marked by rate decisions and progress on the high pressure water scheme.
The Ashburton County Brass Band held its annual meeting last evening with Captain Geo Wefford chairing. The sixth annual report noted strong bazaar gains of over £200, a sound financial position, and substantial instrument purchases totaling £132, with advancements in band-room improvements and member changes.
The weekly session at Temple Hall hosted by Star of the Host Lodge saw Bro A Andrews preside with about forty members present. One new member was admitted as an ancient Templar. Harmony Committee reports bazaar preparations to be advertised and likely to be successful. Officers installed include C T A Andrews V T Sis Butterick Secretary Bro Burgess A S Sis G C Jessop M Sis Tremaine D M Bro Tremaine O Bis May Andrews G Bro Randa S Bro Meredith Pianist Sis I Andrews registrar F Clayton.
Timaru May 6 Mr O Meara of the Stock Department attempted self harm at Temuka seizing a butcher knife and slashing his throat. Bystanders restrained him and he was rushed to a private hospital with serious yet non fatal injuries. He had been depressed recently. Wellington May 6 inquest into Grey Mouth mayor Petrie death postponed to establish car and crew details. Wellington May 7 inquest opened into the death of Fidward and Amelia Peach's three month old child found dead after bed time. Dunedin May 6 four year old Claude McKewen knocked down by a tram near Caversham, serious injuries. Dunedin May 7 ding Wah died in North East Valley from exhaustion and blood poisoning.
The Star of Japan cannot be salved after the vessel’s hull partially broke up, per Lloyds report received May 6. Items from London, Rome, and Berlin note other headlines including a frontier treaty, earthquake shocks near Luna, and the Birmingham gun trade.
Eighty persons arrested in Calcutta over a bomb outrage have been committed for trial with bail denied. Alash Dutt, son of an engineering professor, confessed involvement with a chemist named Kem in making the bombs. Arabinda Ghose, a native editor, is among the prisoners. One admitted that a raid prevented a planned series of government outrages.
British troops on the north west frontier of India mobilise as Afghans retreat under artillery pressure. A shell killed three mullahs in a ravine while the Oth Pathans and Munster Fusiliers seize ridges toward Kargala village amid heavy clashes at Shabkadar and Landi. Tribesmen losses reach about 200 killed or wounded.
The conference at Pretoria unanimously accepted the principle of closer union. Recommendations to parliament include appointing delegates to a national convention to frame a draft constitution.
In Berlin on May 6 the Reichstag cut the New Guinea to Singapore service and lowered the extra aid of 25 000 to 11 500 for the Australian Japanese line. Debates urged economy amid empire costs while German colonies rely on line subsidies to keep trade and flag prestige intact.
Police investigations delve into alleged connections involving the bankruptcy of A C Elliott in Wellington. No arrest warrant has been issued, and details remain limited as inquiries continue.
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