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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 12, 1909
Page
3
The Englishman reports arms smuggled across the Pathan frontier carry Australian and New Zealand Government marks. They are believed sold when the new rifle was adopted.
Brisbane May 12 Mr W B J Lesina a Queensland Legislative Assembly member returned from New Zealand where in an interview he claimed liquor laws encouraged grog-sellite disarray and rising drunkenness perjury corruption lunacy and law disrespect He cites a week in Ashburton in March as possible source for his statements
Brisbane May 11 Mr Ranking's report on New Zealand licensing shows years of temperance in the Dominion and Eastern States of the Commonwealth. He doubts a partially preventive system will deter consumption and notes a defiant urge toward forbidden fruit in consumers. He questions the value of permanent reform and abstinence incentives.
London reports score details from a cricket match with Australia posting 319 in their first innings. After four hours at the crease the play was described as fast. Northampton, at stumps in their second innings, stood at 175 for six wickets down.
A heavy gale and steady rain dominated the night at Napier on May 12. Reports indicate a substantial rainfall in the last 24 hours with no signs of the storm abating.
A May 11 London report notes a splendid sale for good merinos, reported by the Press Association via Gomm ENG Wool. The item records strong interest and favorable demand in the wool trade.
Market telegram shows wheat and flour rates in Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide dated May 12 with Algerian oats Cape barley and maize prices. Potatoes onions bran and pollard also listed along with butter and cheese ranges for Melbourne and Adelaide markets.
A group of sportsmen hunting near Hawera witnessed continuous rocket firings at sea from 7 to 10 pm Saturday and at 5 am Sunday. They believe the rockets came from a ship in distress off the coast south of Hawera.
Dr Castre reports a milk sterilisation process from two pupils Victor Henri and Stadel. Milk exposed to ultraviolet light from a mercury vapour lamp in a small amount sterilises rapidly with no chemical change to its composition and at low cost.
A promotional notice claims Rheumato is a liquid remedy to relieve rheumatic pain and swelling caused by uric acid. It is described as a non liniment medicine sold by chemists for 93.60 and 4s 6d per bottle.
The Ashburton County Racing Club ran a well attended meeting with entries from major stables. Montreal won the Longbeach Hack Handicap, Contender took Fairfield Welter, and Dab Chick won the Ashburton Cup Handicap, as Racecourse conditions improved after rain. Больш
The Hon. J. A. Millar Minister for Railways and Marine conducted an inspection tour of the Methven branch line. He traveled from Rakaia by special train at 10 10 a.m. after visiting Southbridge and Little River lines the previous day. The minister was accompanied by a party including A B E Thomson private secretary parliamentary members W Nosworthy and Hardy general manager M Routayne chief engineer Burnett district engineer Biss district traffic manager Whitcombe and press representatives Guardian reporter.
May 12 report from Methven notes MP A. A. C. Hardy and I. Oxley urging better waiting facilities at the Rakata branch line. Inspecting officials removed a partition to enlarge the room, with future improvements promised and platform ramp repairs planned.
Mr Nosworthy M.P. met the Minister about express train stoppages at Orari and mail dispatch issues. Minute details and a promise of a written reply followed the discussion. Nosworthy found the Minister reasonable and expects a just, calm resolution.
At Lyndhurst the Minister met a deputation led by W J Dickie and Messrs Murray and McFarlane who presented an 80 signature petition asking for a stationmaster. The Minister outlined the position and promised to consider placing a ganger at Lyndhurst as a compromise. He also pledged to improve the station building to be more than a box and closer to residents' needs.
A thirteen member local deputation led by W J Dickie petitioned for a twice daily or weekly stock train on the Methven to Hirakaha branch. The minister cited five year line revenue at about one percent and promised to study a weekly stock run if profitable. Gates to stay open later and postal facility talks were promised.
McClurg's Rings advertises engagement rings made from pure yellow gold with genuine gems in secure settings. Prices range from the 20s to 20 pounds, 5 shillings, 30 pence.
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