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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
2
F Ferriman Nurserymen advertise a 15 acre property fronting Middle Road Newton within 12 miles of Ashburton. It includes a seven room dwelling with offices, outbuildings, water, and stables. Sold in blocks of 10 or 16 acres, nursery stock can be valued for takeover. Early inspection urged. Further particulars from Mr Porter.
Boyd and Marsh advertise a 730 acre farm between Hinds and Ealing. Ten paddocks include 99 acres of Taripa 62 acres of Rape Grose and Oats. Buildings feature a nine room dwelling house commodious stables and woolshed. Offers invited.
The ephemeris notes May First Quarter with Moon phases and times. It lists Full Moon near 1.40 a.m and Last Quarter around 4.16 p.m, plus perigee at 9 630 am and apogee at 23 230 am. The Moon’s current positions are given as references for observers.
The next United Kingdom mail via San Francisco will not leave Ashburton until July. The first UK mail via San Francisco is due in Ashburton on June 21. Mails to the United Kingdom will be dispatched via Brindisi Vancouver or other steamship routes, according to dispatch notices to be issued.
May 15 reports Crogsbreds and other clips sold at 134d and 14gd with strong demand. May 16 notes wool competition remained keen as buyers held prices, amid broader market signals of freer American operations.
Ferguson offers 8 acre nursery with stock of ornamental trees shrubs and bulbs plus modern dwelling and outbuildings 7 rooms with water power and storage. Also 10 acres adjoining with cottage stables and sheds and 74 acres near Allenton School suitable for cropping or subdivision. Sale as going concern or with nursery stock. inquiry to R Y Ferguson estate agent.
A district agent invites proposals on live stock with large limits. For full particulars and premiums, contact R. Ferguson.
R. Y. Ferguson, land and estate agent, offers to write live stock fire and all classes of risks, accident and sickness personal risks, employers liability, mortgage indemnity insurance for the Yorkshire Insurance Co. as district agent at lowest rates.
A London council report argues for international disarmament as Britain trims military spending while Germany and France resist. Cable summaries show German opposition and Monroe Doctrine aims, with disarmament seen as unlikely before a major federation imposes limits.
In Tamuka no tidings on Mrs Miles after extensive inquiries across the district. Police at Temuke searched the beach from Timaru to Rangitata on Sunday and Monday without finding clues to her disappearance. Captain Edwin reports strong winds turning gale from north to west with rain likely heavy for the next ten hours. Miss Harriet Wills resigns from Tus rangi Home and is presented with gifts by inmates and staff in farewell remarks.
Mr W Wolland of Tory Street Wellington shares that Rheumo cured his rheumatism after severe suffering. He recommends it to others, claiming it treats rheumatism gout sciatica and related diseases by neutralising the uricanid. Sold everywhere two shillings sixpence per bottle.
Lane of Leases Mr A G Thompson leases 872 acres at Highbank to W F Richards. Richards sells his 79 acre lease in the same settlement to John McCrea. Cathpore Literary Society report and weekly meeting notes. Orchestral Society announces first 1906 concert with Zimmermann and performers. Labour market and factory activity in Ashburton area. Fire at Pareora wool-drying room investigated without conclusion. Gazette lists protected native birds in Ashburton County. Auckland Herald interview with Colonel Kitchener aboard the Sterrs hints at possible return and defence plans for New Zealand.
The Christchurch City Council approved a 300 contribution for an exhibition project, passing only on the mayor's casting vote against a 200 proposal. A mix of local notes follow, from political whip appointments to public sales and curious anecdotes.
The New Ausland Utility Poultry Club reports 621 eggs laid in the first eleven days of its second egg laying competition at Lincoln Agricultural College. Top breeders include M Peek Linwood with Black Orpingtons 28, and J Mann Templeton with White Wyandottes 23. Other high scorers are H Hawke Greytown with Silver Wyandottes 24 and W Stalker Rangiora with Silver Wyandottes 21.
A short verse promotes Weer Great Peppermint ore as a cure for coughing and sneezing at church or public meetings. It then advertises Linoleum Reviver Polishes for boots and furniture, claiming leather care, with F. W. Preddy’s Ashburton as sole agent.
A May 15 dispatch notes a departmental report on Great Northern Railway superannuation funds favoring foreign and colonial goods over Home produce. It cites a university appointment for Lt Col H G Foster at London University and reports nine thousand unemployed in a West End demonstration led by Will Thorne and Keir Hardie. China explains a customs edict to simplify administration, fearing shifts against Sir Robert Hart's legacy.
A bomb killed Police Captain Constantinoff in Warenw as assailants fired on soldiers and bystanders. Six soldiers wounded and three killed as mobs retaliated. The terrorist had hunted Constantinoff since May 1905 after he ordered troops to fire on a Socialist procession. Several workers also maltreated Father John of Kronstadt in the city.
The Committee for study of foreign municipal institutions hosted German burgomasters in London with Lord Avebury presiding. King Edward promised to receive the burgomasters Friday and wished the visit to be pleasant. Mr Haldane spoke in German praising the Kaiser as a figure of peace and progress, noting greater cooperation between Britain and Germany benefits both nations.
Ex General Botha writes Sir Richard Solomon to demand assurances against further Chinese outrages in the Transvaal. He warns a deputation will seek repatriation of all Chinese if guarantees are not given.
Paris paper Le Temps says limiting armaments is impossible due to Germanys warlike preparations as of May 1 per Le Temps report from Paris via Le Temps and UPI.
Sir Joseph Ward hosted a dinner for a hundred and twenty delegates and delivered speeches. He presented two hundred pounds sterling to Veauvian sufferers amid enthusiastic proceedings.
A searchlight used at N'Kandhla greatly impressed the loyal chiefs. One declared that at night the God with one eye turned it on the natives in anger. When it flashed in their faces the chiefs cowered in silence before the white man s witchcraft.
United Press Association reports five earthquake shocks were felt in Guernsey. No injuries or damages reported. Local authorities monitored tremors and urged calm as residents described the tremors across multiple areas.
Reports recount heavy fighting near Krauts kop as Bambaata advances toward Natal with Pistermanizevns and Impanazi near Greytown. Allied reserves from Greytown join Col. Leuchar in the Tugela region with tribes on Natal’s side ready to rise.
An electric dispatch from April 16 notes in well informed quarters that little is known about any reported coaling station at Pulo. The source signals cautious, semi official stance amid uncertain details and ongoing inquiries.
Sir Edward Grey announced in Parliament that the Porte has fully accepted Britain's demands. The boundary dispute is to be settled by a Joint Commission with frontier delimitation based on a line from Rafah to near Azabah. The reply offers hope for a completely satisfactory settlement of details.
Telegraph notes another plague use reported in Penry on May 16 with a copy from Australian Credit. The brief item records a continuing health concern and cites May 16 timing and source attribution.
The Cairo garrison paraded to reassure locals after the Porte's surrender. French Ambassador Constans urged the Grand Vizier and conveyed Britain’s protest against Tabak’s occupation. German Minister Von Bieberstein likewise influenced Turkish circles.
The Sydney Morning Herald devotes a leader to an appreciation of Mr Seddon praising him as a remarkable figure in Australian politics whose arrival is far from an ordinary visit or a mere political act from a neighbouring colony.
A major subsidence at Shepherds Hill Newcastle damaged brick houses and gas and water mains. Crevices up to two inches split walls as residents fled to hotels and relatives. Ground sank a couple inches and water escaped from a high pressure tank and reservoir. further subsidence feared.
A report notes Izzet Bey has been disgraced. He faced repercussions for his role in the Tabah policy, with records dated May 16 at 2.20 am. The statement marks his fall from favor and political responsibility.
Members of the Nonconformist group in the House of Commons informed Mr Augustine Birrell they would resist any extension of the four fifths clause concessions. They oppose making local authority actions mandatory or allowing denominations to appoint teachers.
Winston Churchill praised Parliament for three traits willingness to heed Campbell Bannerman, opposition weakness, and Labour strength. He defended Liberal policy on colonial self government and applauded Lord Selborne's loyalty, hoping for a rich reward for his labors.
The Earl of Portsmouth and the Earl of Wemyss discuss Home defence mobilising against Continental threats. Sir H Campbell Bannerman to appoint a Royal Commission on police methods in urban disorder. Plural Voting Bill advances and Mr Arnold Forster's amendment is defeated 408 to 95. Also a minor notice on a bronchial cough remedy.
Edwin and Cecil Herring, aged 15 and 9, brothers of Lily Herring, report they were in the garden when a gunshot rang out on Saturday. They found Lily dead in the house and fled into the bush. The girl, engaged in household duties, allegedly knocked the gun, causing an accidental discharge.
An old newspaper snippet markets Golden Baglue Tobacco in two ounce tins and Wood's Peppermint Cure for coughs. It also promotes Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store with low prices and holiday bargains on boots and shoes.
The census records Westport Borough at 8645 residents, Stratford 2126, Greymouth up to 4569, Hokitika 2232, and Palmerston North at 10165, with Palmerston North now the colony’s fifth town. Otago and Southland boroughs list Wyndham 527, Hampden 879, Balclutha 1160 with modest increases.
The Wesleyans of Chertsey held a successful tea and social on Friday May 1. Tea at 6 pm followed a programme of vocal music, instrumental pieces, and recitations by local performers from Ashburton Methven Wakanui Overdale and Chertsey. Rev G F Stockwell presided and thanked supporters, with Miss Rima Young as accompanist.
At the Magistrate's Court, M W S Short begins a hearing on Hampstead Town Board's claim for road maintenance against Wakanui Road Board. The case covers Trevor's Road, Beach Road, Wakanui Road, Belt Road, Bridge Street, East Street, Smithfield Road and Milton Road with disputed apportionment under the Public Works Act.
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