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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
2
White blankets for single beds per pair 185 Gd 21s 24s Gd White blankets for three quarter beds per pair 23s Gd 245 Gd White blankets for full double beds per pair 275 fd 31s fd 39s Gd Grey blankets single beds 17s 6d Grey heavy weight for double beds per pair 21s GH Kailapg bush rugs each 8s 1d 13s 6d
Ephemera page lists May moon phases with times for full moon last quarter new moon first quarter and apogee perigee dates. Birth notice Kathleen Jean Johnston infant died seven months old at Ashburton Liffleton area. Obituary John Harrigatt husband died March 28 1909 Bitton Glass England aged 76 Beach Road Ashburton and brother of Thomas Harrison Alford Forest Road.
The piece argues compulsory military training would not promote militarism but prepare citizens for defense. It cites a British Commons view that armed nation aims to abolish standing armies, making every able-bodied man both soldier and citizen and preferring peace over glory.
Mr John Studholme calls a Monday meeting at 2 p.m. in the Agricultural and Pastoral Association rooms to discuss inviting ex Minister Robert McNab to speak in Ashburton on compulsory military training. The item notes McNab plans to tour the dominion and that Ale McNash delays his England visit. other items include health patrols, land board decisions, and local notices.
A Mount Somers special meeting at the library decided to oppose moving the school to a central site. Residents noted the Board would keep seven acres and demand three or four more acres, prompting a reconsideration request to the Board of Education. The following day a meeting on forming a Defence Rifle Club was held, with Mr Pritchett chairing and seeking further details from the Defence Department. A suitable range location was secured from Mr D G Wright at Surrey Hills.
A brief note reports Yor Influents securing an apparent grant from Wood for a peppermint cure deemed effective. The item highlights the parties involved and the claimed success but offers no detailed data or corroboration.
The Ashburton Hospital Committee met this morning with H Davis chairing. They reported the ambulance wagon arrived in good order and discussed housing solutions on hospital grounds. Chargeable fees for the period totaled £44 17s with a £1 1s donation from Mr Turner. finances were approved.
At County Council meeting chairman Mr John Lambie reported Inspector Mr Andrew Christie had a severe bicycle accident near Dromore while delivering dog collars. A motor car struck them, tearing the wheel from the bike and leaving Christie on the road for about two hours. He returned to Ashburton by evening train. police to handle the matter.
The list shows acceptances for Ashburton County Racing Club's autumn meeting to be held Wednesday and Thursday May 12 and 13 at Long Beach. Weights and runners include British Peer Montreal Blytheboy Barsheld Salaam Finning The Brat Roan Banner Fairfield Welter Contender Zetland North Pole De Witte Ivanoff Roscommon Mythical Somaroff Chiarinian Taieri Sarsfield Ashburton Lady Disdain Wield Gun Ai Guns Gwendolina Dabehick The Orient Speculate Musterer Claymore Umeraboy Kingsway Manchester Rescued Wayfarer Demur Cracraft Cardiff Hazlewood Sea King Ito Serenade Lady Orizoin Volodia Harita Taieri Ingeda Miss Dorie Equivocate Gunboat Sedurity Brase nose Newlands Claymor Merry Lass Hazelwood Glenfield Melrose Trot Handicap entries listed with weights and seven, six, and one-and-a-half furlongs distances.
Wellington May 6 Magistrate Mr W G Riddell heard cases against several defendants charged with selling copies of New Zealand Truth containing alleged indecent articles. Henry William McCarthy elected summary trial and pleaded not guilty. Prosecution by M Myers and defence by T M Wilford. Magistrate reserved decision as one witness testified. remaining cases adjourned.
Stokes and May were found guilty of rioting at Broken Hill on January 5 and sentenced to two and three years hard labour, urged mercy due to local excitement. Justice Pring criticized agitator Tom Mann as their enemy. A separate note promotes RHEUMO medicine, claiming relief from rheumatic conditions with prices listed.
London reports a government committee led by Lord Rayleigh will advise the Admiralty and War Office on balloons and airplanes. The body will fund experiments, signaling a drive to advance aeronautical research amid international tension and technological interest.
The Turkish commission reports uncovering 450000 pounds in bank notes, 75000-pound rosary, and drafts for a million in foreign banks. Hilmi Pasha forms a cabinet with Molla Salih as Sheik ul Islam, Rifat Yan as foreign minister, Ferid Pasha interior minister, Ali Hikmet as minister of marine, Salih Pasha war minister, and Naib Bey as minister of instruction.
Sir Edward Grey the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs spoke at a New Newspaper Society dinner. He praised the Turkish Constitutional party for discipline and resolve and expressed belief they would build an efficient civil administration based on order and justice in Turkey.
Leading Berlin bankers state the Turkish government cannot access the late sultan's money vested in Germany. The May 6 comment came as authorities addressed funds tied to the sultan amid ongoing posthumous financial matters.
The Teheran broadcast states Nationalists hold key cities including Bushire Bunderabba Sinegah Urumiah Shiraz Humadan and Ask as of May 6 according to a 1055 record.
London reports indicate Lord Chief Justice Lor stone introduced a reform bill to simplify defense in infanticide cases and a mother’s sentence. The Commons split 308 to beatback, with Asquith and Snowden clashing over tax and redistribution.
London reports Captain Kincaid Smith attributes the Stratford defeat to poor fighting and a lack of support. He asserts he fought single handed and admits the need for budget measures and reform, claiming a fist as his earlier stance.
The readable segments hint at concerns over doctor bills and attendance costs. Mentions of ease from peppermint cart and died wheezy imply health expenses and remedies amid confusing wording. No clear event or entities identified.
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