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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 12, 1909
Page
2
A historic price list shows white blankets for single to full beds priced per pair from 18s 6d to 39s gd, grey blankets lighter and heavy weight ranges from 17s 6d to 21s 6d, and Kaiapo bush rugs offered at 8s tid or 13s 6d each. The entries cover bed sizes and blanket types with per pair or per rug prices.
The telegram from Wellington reports Hon. Thomas Mackenzie will take the Agriculture portfolio today while Sir Joseph Ward remains Lands minister. The Em ployers' Association of Southland protests against unionist preference in awards and backs June general holiday observance over May 24. The Ashburton lawyers oppose District Court abolition, noting minimal savings and kept access for estates and bankruptcies. A Methven mail timetable fix improves deliveries to 2:30 pm. Masterton aims to equip wee classes at the new Technical School. Auckland homes go to the Lands Dept for allocation. railway pigeon regulations shift to free conveyance on mixed trains with risks.
Wellington May 11 Premier states the government saves £187,060 yearly in remodelling the Public Service. A new round of appointments and shifts follows, with retirements accelerating, departments reorganised under Internal Affairs, and inspectors and officers reassigned or abolished. Dr Mason to London to probe boned meat and frozen exports. emigration health checks. new Tourism and Health Resorts leadership. forestry and valuation duties redistributed.
A concert at the Waterton public library hall last Friday drew good attendance despite bad weather. Presiding was Mr dne Mc Lauchlan with a program of solos recitations and instrumental pieces by Mrs McClurg Miss Headkings Messrs Gass Bennett Gray Longbeach Band Master and Miss Seal. An encore of thanks was given and dancing continued for hours with the Longbeach Band providing music. Mrs Crosson served as MC.
In Wellington on May 11 and 12 the Supreme Court found men guilty of theft and assault with varied sentences while Alfred Burnicle was jailed nine months. Other defendants received two years or eighteen months. Christchurch and Sumner cases involve perjury, murder verdicts, and pending hearings.
In Whangarei a fire destroyed a hut and the body of Mr W Child was found amid ruins. In Taihape a 24 year old man, Patrick Riley, vanished after riding with two mates toward Mangaweka. The riderless horse returned with a cry from the river and a search failed to locate him.
On May 11 an eight room tea room at Seatotta owned by Mrs Fabian burned down with no insurance information available. On May 12 the largest Miramar building, owned by E G Peers and used by storekeeper James Patterson, was destroyed by fire with only some furniture saved. authorities believe buildings and stock were insured.
G V Roberts, architect, testifies at the Timber Commission that Oregon pine, though not the finest available, is very durable and suitable for bearing purposes. J Henry Valder of Ellis and Barnard notes firm production of 1.5 million feet monthly and calls for export duties. Leyland and Norio discuss supply issues and push for local industry support and kauri export duties.
The Auckland representatives, holders of the New Zealand Association championship challenge shield, will tour the dominion this season with a plan to play Wanganui Wellington Nelson Canterbury Manawatu Taranaki and other venues subject to southern association approval. A thoroughly representative team is expected.
The New Zealand Chess Association held its annual meeting to discuss upcoming events. G Pell was reelected secretary as officers and district representatives were confirmed for the year.
London reports the House of Commons galleries reopen with women visitors limited to members' relatives. The Times notes a gun fire test by Admiral Percy Scott achieving 50 percent hits over normal practice. The Victorian Loan, a colonial loan, closed a day early at a quarter percent premium. Berlin notes mobilization experiments by motor car in several cities. The Duke of Norfolk gifts Matrele Park to Sheffield valued at £66,000.
Nassar el Mulk named Persia's new premier, a contemporary of Lord Curzon and Sir Edward Grey, with connections to Oxford University. The development places Persia at the center of early 20th century diplomacy as Foreign Secretary figures engage in regional policy.
The Czar vetoed a Hill proposed naval general staff after it passed the Duma and Council of Empire. Government bills had Czar consent but reactionaries led by Count de Witte and M. Durnovo persuaded the Czar it undermined autocracy, aiming to force Stolypin’s resignation, which he refused.
Paris reports a Federal Committee of postal workers placarding the city calling Parliament to dismiss M Sunyan and warning of a strike to night. The General Labour Federation plans a triple strike by railway men electricians and postal hands.
London May 12 reports Lord Charles Beresford Admiral Castiance and other officers doubt the value of Dreadnoughts. They urge redistributing pre Dreadnoughts to ensure instant readiness for war and optimal distribution among fleets.
The House of Commons debated the liquor resolution covering forty excise duties with criticism over a potential closure to debate. Lloyd George hinted at a new scheme for hotel and grocers licenses while defending brewers licenses with a proposed tax of 23d per barrel of seventy six gallons. The Times notes Budget modifications after criticism and Cabinet reconsideration of diverting sinking fund to a development fund. Some ministers favor regular votes over ad hoc authority and call for existing boards to administer grants.
Mr Haldane replies to Mr Ashley about not flying the Union Jack on Empire Day. He says he does not think the Empire is held together by flag display. The exchange prompts ministerial and Labour cheers in London during May.
The Scots Miners Federation refused a 12 percent cut prompting further talks with coalmasters and men delegates who could not agree and adjourned to May 22. About eight thousand workers are affected. South Wales coalmasters propose a 0.74 percent cut, six men refused, and the issue goes to Viscount J Aldwyn, chair of the Conciliation Board. A Swansea steelmakers and workers conference agreed to an eight hour day in the trade.
President Taft tells Congress a grave Porto Rico crisis arises from the island assembly failing to pass appropriation bills. He urges compulsory funding and notes Porto Rico’s colonial governance, its 1900 constitution, and a U S appointed governor and cabinet with an elected house of delegates.
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