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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
4
The store offers ladies woollen blouses at 1s 9d to 4s 6d, fur mouffs at 6s 1d to 7s 6d, fur necklets from 1s 6d to 6s 6d, and various ladies garments including enderskirts and dressing gowns with price ranges. Men’s merchandise, jackets, underclothing, hosiery, and flannels are featured with extensive stock and strong prices. Inspecting stock is urged.
Ashburton announces the sale of the coal and firewood business as of March 2 1908 from Ashburton merchant to A H Field. Elliott thanks customers for past support and Field vows similar diligent service, taking over the enterprise as of February 29.
The Ashburton Racing Club reported. The Ashburton Cup Handicap winner Cross Battery beat Medallist by a half length with Prim third in 2 minutes 12 1 5 seconds.
At the annual meeting the chairman presented the Mount Peel Road Board report. It records a year starting with £1790 1s 5d credit and ending £1937 2s 6d, with £1987 in hand but £545 16s 4d due to land fund. Expenditures cover general and land fund accounts, culverts reinstated on Mount Peel road, and a 11 16th penny rate unanimously briefed. Noxious birds and attempted pest control discussed.
A nostalgic cold remedy advertisement touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a trusted friend for nasal discomfort. It urges readers to seek the treatment when colds endure and to send for the product.
Boot polish brand BBEY spreads across Boots stores as customers notice new product lines while retailers reserve feather polishes for limited display.
London reports a Conference Bill creating a banking association to issue up to one hundred million sterling in emergency currency backed by securities including commercial paper held by national banks. Lisbon dispatch notes Portuguese Premier stating no suspects in the King and Crown Prince assassinations aside from da Costa, who died at the scene.
Sydney May 13. The Presbyterian Assembly debated a Local Option Bill motion favoring bare majority rule but amended to retain a three fifths majority. Dr Clouston condemned the motion calling it an embarrassment to the church.
A sixteen year old Logan daughter was thrown from a trap by a horse shy ing, dragged by her dress into a wheel, and killed near Waipawa. A separate Waikari road crash involving J Pawsey’s car caused only minor injuries to all aboard. Alice Logan died two hours after being thrown from a trap at Waipawa in Napier.
At Hastings Police Court on May 13, Fred eric Jamas Farr, an elderly man, was charged with attempting to commit death by his own action after taking poison. He was remanded until Saturday.
Fire swept through a two story house on Stanley street Auckland owned by Mr A Myers and occupied by Mr A Lewis destroying contents and forcing family to escape in night clothes. A cottage on Woodend road Rangiora near East Belg destroyed by fire caused by broken kerosene lamp with insurance on contents. In New Plymouth a six room house at Spotswood settlement owned by painter Mr Lovegrove burned to the ground due to a lamp bursting.
Mr John Christie of Forbury Read Dunedin reports kidney pain and constipation relieved by Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. He credits the remedy with permanently easing backache cleansing the bowels and toning the system noting his kidney trouble disappeared. His wife also recommends the medicine to women.
The Ashburton WCTU met in Baring Square schoolroom with good attendance. Four new members were initiated, and a committee was formed to arrange the May 26th pleasant afternoon meeting and bazaar contributions. Requests included aiding the No-license demonstration tea and sending a representative to the Alliance Convention in Wellington.
Dannevirke May 13 The Hon BR McNab Minister of Lands met residents to review district requirements. He considered extending ten acres for the rifle range and heard from the Chamber of Commerce on local matters. The Hawke's Bay Timber Company block sale and weed issues from recent fires were discussed. He plans visits to Piripiri block Norse wood settlers Rakauta tali Waipawa Lindsay Forest Gate Wai pukurau and returns to Wellington.
In Napier on May 12 a court discussed whether a government servant in a government building is immune from a bailiff with a judgment summons. A bailiff was refused service at railway workshops. the magistrate said he reported the matter to the Justice Minister, noting the belief that officials cannot be served while at work. The minister's ruling is expected to clarify this issue.
May 12 Napina. A copy of a Labour Department letter warns a baker’s driver for ceasing work without proper notice. The note states the act may lead to arbitration court penalties under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1905 and that non union membership does not excuse the offence. Ernest W. F. Johns, Inspector of Factories, signs the document.
The Minister of Labour announces new female labour bureaux to be established in Wellington Auckland Chattaeelangh and Dunedin with Miss Tremner in Wellington Mrs Hawthorn in Auckland Miss Morrison in Chattaeelangh and Miss Hays in Dunedin likely to head the offices.
Eltham May 13 Percy Pilcher who had pleaded guilty to two forgery charges today pleaded guilty to theft of 10 pounds at Kaponga and was committed for sentence by the court.
Two men broke into the Stratford and Commercial Hotels in Stratford last night. They were seen at both sites and chased but eluded police. A hat and boots were recovered. money and a gold watch were stolen from sleeping guests.
A G C Elliott, bankrupt, appeared before the Magistrate today and was remanded until Friday. Bail was fixed at £300 with two sureties of £150 each. Several charges now brought allege misappropriation or obtaining by false pretences of about £1250.
A local poll at Dannevirke decided the weekly half holiday. One hundred twenty one votes supported Wednesday and twenty seven opposed.
Dunedin May 13 The Mayor My McDonald says he has no plan to contest Caversham or any other seat in the next general election.
In Wellington on May 12 it is believed there is no chance of floating the Taviuni unless the training wall is cut through and the vessel relaunched into the Channel. The operation would be very costly and its value remains doubtful.
At the Dannevirree Police Court Mr McCarthy dealt with cases of sullying prohibited persons with liquor. Charles Larsen and Henry Killeen were fined £5 and 7s costs for supplying liquor. Fred May and John Credon were fined £3 and £2 respectively for procuring liquor.
Mr Crannitch proprietor of Temuks Hotel in Te Muka praises Rheumo after years of rheumatism and multiple remedies. He claims rapid relief and announces Rheumo’s success in his case, urging others to try it. Read what he thinks of Rheumo. All stores and chemists stock it.
The Conciliation Board in Christchurch resumed the summing up of the Farm Labourers Union case. Mr Thorn argued Canterbury’s financial ability to meet demands in wages holidays and hours, defending the Arbitration Act and criticizing calls to exempt farm labour from it. He urged recognition of farm workers rights, condemned “irrational” autarky, and defended existing labour protections amid ongoing disputes over overtime and minimum wages.
Discussion across districts explores minimum wage practicality as farmers defend fair pay while acknowledging common practice. Evidence cited by Mr Thorn includes Canterbury wage clauses and the so called retaining wage delusion, with witnesses from Leadley Grigg Tripp Horrell and Treid testifying to general competence given reasonable conditions. The Board adjourned to 10.30 a.m. next day.
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