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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
4
Details of shipment charges may be obtained on application to the local agent Walter Pickles at West Street.
MM Thos Hy Beliots of Ashburton informs the public he has sold from 2 March 1908 the business of Conn and Firewood Merchant previously run by him to Mrs F Field and Mr Elliott. Mr A H Field, taking over the shore business, hopes to merit continued support with strict attention. Dated Ashburton 29 February 1908.
Estate agent RB Hancock offers Aekery and Grocery Shop with two brick ovens three horses two carts and weekly output of 2000 large loaves. Rent £70, owner retiring. Laundry section in Sara Mirebold House and Laundry Christchurch with trade £8-£10. House and laundry business for sale at £650 or to let. Located 997 Colombo Street near Cathedral Square.
Local trade card notes Alco stacks the celebrated Kingo Tea and advertises agency for Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company Limited. It mentions property and income tax compilation and keeping tradesmen and farmers’ books.
A local advertises ladies blouses fur muffs and necklets at reduced prices and lists coats underclothes and flannels. It promotes new winter blouses gowns undershirts skirts and blankets with emphasis on low prices and wide stock. It invites customers to inspect the department and note favorable prices and quality.
A senior football match at the Domain oval saw Methven defeating the Old Boys by stronger forwards and better passing. Thos Walsh and L Moore scored tries for Methven. Gillidghini failed at goal. play remained even after the break with no further scores. Wellington May 6: NZ Football Association votes to lift disqualification on Green Island pending apology to Otago. aims to affiliate with NZ Sports Federation and Football Association London. NSW beat NZ 13–10 in Sydney.
Webb will return to Wanganui on Sunday after a communication from Whelch backers. He advised Whelch to lodge his fare and a challenge can follow if Arnst withdraws from the championship dispute.
While berthing at Queen's Wharf the turbine steamer Maori was driven by strong wind and cut about thirty feet of decking damaging water pipes. The vessel itself suffered no serious damage. Later the Takapuna also cut into the wharf but less severely. An anchor from the first ship pierced a bow plate.
Wellington May 5 local law practitioners entertained the Judges of the Appeal Court led by Mr Bell K D Apologies were received from the Chief Justice the Attorney General Sir James Prendergast and Mr Justice Sim A resolution from the Otago Law Society was read and presented to Mr Justice Williams praising his record of thirty three years on the bench He said his long service reflected the constitution and hoped to sit many more years He stressed harmony with the profession and aiding younger lawyers noting the bench and the bar uphold noble traditions
A Gazette outlines new inspection rules for schools. Clause 4 sets annual class classification with possible midyear promotions by the head teacher. Clause 5 and 6 require yearly schemes of work and at least three periodic exams, the final annual exam in November or December, with results records for Inspector review. The Inspector may require copies of exam reads and may approve or question promotion reasons. Clause 21 details methods to determine certificates of proficiency, including teacher reports, in-school or central exams, or external exams.
Advertises Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets as a safe remedy for worms causing fretfulness and bowel irritation in children and adults. Claims laxa tives fail to remove all worms. offers full directions on box and price 1s 6d per box, six for 6s 6d, from W. H. Comstock Co. Wellington.
An unclear note reports an unclaimed Abbey distribution and a Tin return related to Cotrons. The fragmentary text suggests irregular accounting or inventory mentions without clear dates or names.
At Addington, Christchurch, May 6, stock entries were fairly large with steady to firmer fat lamb prices and mixed sheep values. Cattle and pigs showed variable demand with primes strongest. lambs mostly forward and light lots sold, while fat cattle and veal calves ranged with moderate gains and some price variation.
At Geraldine on Wednesday an 8000 head sale saw fats and stores mixed in demand. Fat lambs hit 16s 9d, fat families ranged from 14s to 16s 9d, store prices largely soft except top lines. Ewes and wethers varied, with many entries showing mid to high shilling values and several lots under 10s.
May 6 Burnsides stock market notes a very heavy yarding with generally medium quality. Dest wethers and ewes varied from 7s to 23s, best lambs 16s to 17s 6d, cattleyarding large but unfinished stock dull. Pigs and stores show steady prices, small pigs similar to last week and heavier pigs eased slightly.
In Dunedin the wheat market showed strong demand with advances on late rates for prime milling and whole flour grades. Quoted markets list Velvet and good to best wheat around 4s 6d to 4s 8d, with broken samples lower. oats remain firm with prime milling at about 2s 5d and other grades from 2s 2d to 2s 4d, sacks extra.
Melbourne and Adelaide market quotes show Wheat 4s 1d to 4s 6d in Melbourne and 4s 4d in Adelaide. Oats, Barley, Maize, Bran, Potatoes, Onions, Butter, Cheese, and Bacon listed with varied regional rates and broker note. May 6 reports indicate prices for Tasmania and Victoria and include remarks on broker versus merchant values.
At Sydney wool sales on May 6 bidding was slack and prices declined 10 to 15 percent across the board from the last sales series.
An aged ad copy promotes Woods Graph Peppermint Cough Remedy. It urges use for bronchial coughs and includes a price note of 6d. The fragment hints at a concise medicinal claim typical of period advertisements.
London May 6 Winston Churchill attends a Board of Trade conference aimed at resolving the ship building lock-out. Cairo May 6 Abdulkadar, a self proclaimed prophet, is identified as the murderer of Colonel Beett Moncrieff and captured. Ottawa May 6 Sir Wilfred Laurier presents a bill in Parliament to subsidize the Winnipeg to Hudson Bay railway project. Berlin May 8 a German agency cites Australian press on Cologne Gazette while Germany controls the lower River Hira and could set negotiation terms.
At Auckland on May 6 the Arbitration Court found Huddart Parker Company violated the waterside workers award by a gang working 36 hours without the mandated meal stop. Evidence showed the long shift. the company argued exceptional circumstances. Justice Sim noted the breach was technical and urged substantial cases in future.
In Auckland on May 6 the final communication of the Masonic Grand Lodge of New Zealand opened with M W Bro Lord Plunket presiding as Grand Master. The board reported total funds at £16,158, with £3,948 allocated to benevolence. There are 17 lodges in the dominion, with applications expected to establish more in growing towns. The next annual communication will be held at New Plymouth in May.
The Intercolonial Customs and Railway Conference opened in Pretoria. Delegates discuss closer union of South African colonies and unanimously accept the principle of union recommendations to be submitted to parliaments for a National Convention to draft a constitution.
The Premier telegraphs the Mayor that the American sect will land in Auckland on August 9 and remain until August 165.
Durban reports Natal Assembly bills to bar indentured Indians from landing after June 1911 and stop new Indian trading licenses after this year with no license to be held by Indians after 1918.
The government changes plan to dispose of the defence boat Janis Seddon while the Lady Roberts will be sold after oil launches bought by the Defence Council are received.
Melbourne May 5 report notes the Premiers Conference awaiting Deakin financial plans believed blocked by nerves. Conference urges urgent coastal lighthouse provision and Federal action.
Mrs Lill of Ashburton spoke on prohibition to a large audience, recounting early work and a dramatic example of a saloon keeper turning to no license. She described social improvements, reduced sly grog, and broad support from business leaders, churches, and residents after the campaign.
The Labour Department forwarded 1270 copies of the Arbitration Court award in the shearers' dispute to farmers in the Wellington industrial district.
Mr William James of Terminus Hotel Christ church reports fourteen years of rheumatic gout and limited relief until using Rheumo. After three years he notes occasional twinges but a dose or two restores relief, and he recommends Rheumo strongly. Sold by all stores and chemists in 22 od and 48 od.
The farnoven Lino leum and Furniture Polish obtainable at Messrs Kerr Bros Burnett Street Buxton and Thomas Tri angie Geve. You will not be disappointed.
An old ad suggests Woods Great Peppermint Cure relieves nasal cold nuisance. It promises eight treatments for lasting cold relief and urges readers to send for the product through a friend’s recommendation.
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