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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
4
Citizens of Ashburton welcomed the New Zealand Navy’s bluejackets with enthusiasm and pride. The mayor and local leaders expressed heartfelt appreciation for the ship and crew, underscoring loyalty to the Empire and hope that visitors carry memories of today’s arrangements and reception home with them.
Thursday May 18 offers voice production singing and pianoforte lessons with prospectus available on application at Dresden Piano Co. Wood carving private lessons arranged at 148 Moore Street. D H Edgar representative promotes Triumph motor and other items with contact phone 138 for inspection.
The Rangiora municipal gasworks posted a net profit of £650,123 for the year ending March 31. From April 2 the price of lighting gas was cut by 1s per 1000 cubic feet. A survey party, under ministerial instruction, began pegging routes for the Culverden Waian railway with three alternate routes to be reported. A Southland Court arrangement was approved for the Auckland Exhibition. The Bishop of Waiapu notes a religious revival among natives in his diocese. AP cable from Hobart reports strike activity and mineral sample results in Tasmania. Wellington beer duty collection was £909, higher than last year in most cities. A Sydney Sun cable says the US International Harvester strike is settled and no move to Europe. Harvester may move machinery to Cologne. Warner’s Rust-proof Corsets advertise new low bust models for comfort and elegance.
Reports from Dunedin and Greymouth note legal cases and harbour league efforts while a visiting battleship impresses officials with orderly youth crews. Officials discuss wool markets, prison sentences, and the need for a deep sea harbour at Greymouth or Point Elizabeth.
Commissioner Richards and Captain Sulter of the Salvation Army depart Ashburton for Oamaru. Mr E Newman fears inquiry into agricultural education in Australian States. Mr DB Buick denies plans to retire from Palmerston North seat and aims to stand for twenty more years. Councillor Melville becomes New Zealand’s first female councillor with a law degree and practice in Auckland. The High Commissioner was presented to the King. A North Island visitor in London, Tom Mackenzie, is praised for his appearance and carriage, noted amid other London observations.
Sydney forecast reports a strong north easterly gale with heavy squalls and varying breezes. Conditions are unsettled with a likely cold change and an unsteady barometer.
In Blenheim on May 24 officials note Hillersden will yield about 12 000 acres of cultivable land for roughly 30 settlers. Mountainous areas limit sheep farming. subdivision will start as soon as official notification arrives, aiming to have holdings ready when current occupants depart around March 1 next year.
Captain Halsey spoke at a civic reception in Christchurch praising New Zealand's hospitality and Dominion support for Great Britain. He urged citizens to visit the ship, cited the Navy's apolitical stance, and thanked local officials, pilots, and organizers for bringing the vessel into the harbor.
On May 14 Christchurch proceedings recount a surge of schoolchildren visiting local worships. By five o'clock over 8000 children are expected to have visited, with meals arranged at Lyttelton and Christchurch for country schools.
Reports from Wellington state the government plans to strike medals of appreciation for the ship's company. Details cite a formal token of thanks and recognition to naval personnel aboard.
Fragmentary OCR text shows Hon. James Allen being entertained by cadet groups and a mention of the Empire Club. Details are unclear, but the event appears to involve formal reception of officials and cadets with attendants and a spoken program.
The article reports debates over naval policy and Pacific strategy with New Zealand urging Canada to aid in preserving freedom and fair economic practice. Mr Allen hints at a land defence system and a float for New Zealand waters, while British ministers resist fully endorsing the new stance.
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