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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
2
For sale a 60 acre parcel ideal for dairy farming with a good dwelling house. Development of the district dairy industry should increase value. The agent FP Ferriman will provide full particulars.
Advertisement promises a strictly moderate, painless extraction and offers free extraction when artificial teeth are ordered. The deal highlights a beauty set of artificial teeth with no charge for extraction in that scenario.
The text lists celestial timings for May including new moons first and last quarters and full moons. It notes Moon phases with times and dates plus perigee and rise and set details for the period. The data appears as a historical ephemeris snippet with approximate times.
The wedding of James Martin son of James Rae Peel Forest Rangitata Canterbury to Mary Frances daughter of the late Thomas Thompson Foulder Hill Middlemarch Otago took place on April 28 at All Saints Church Dunedin by the Very Rev. Dean Fitchett. In Memoriam McIntyre marks two years since Charlie’s death with a note from grandmother and uncles.
A public notice dated Wednesday May 20 1908 references Agphuvion Gear Hve Maena Est Vartras and PREVALERIT. The fragment hints at a corporate or organizational action with a specified date in an early 20th century setting.
Frost reported at Domain station. Ashburton Hospital Board reappoints Dr Himter and Dr Maude as medical attendants. Local officials renews committee roles. Minister McNab to pass through on way to Middlemarch. Fire Brigade bazaar planning and sewing bee set. Guards parade and new recruits boost corps prospects. Injury from hunting incident improves. Farming prospects praised as crops head forward rapidly. Skating rink draws large crowd. Government exhibit plans for Parliament space discussed. Local bird and pest notes urge farmers to curb pests. Charity concert for school sports planned at Oddfellows Hall. Ashburton Ladies Blockey Club team named for Dunsander match. Maori war medal awarded to Bernard Gallagher after long wait. Defence Office to consider land grant claim. Various social and sporting items span the district.
At the Supreme Court Christchurch before Mr Justice Dennis ton Thomes Sutherland faced a burglary charge for February 9 1908 at Edward Acklands Winslow dwelling. The jury found him not guilty with a rider that the accused left court without a stain on his character.
Correspondent T Capon of Winchmore argues the employer buys the wage earners labour so the wage earner is the supplier. He contends discouraging customers harms both employer and workers and notes his belief a person may leave the country to pursue knowledge and opportunity. May 19 1908.
The Arbitration Court in Auckland on May 19 dismissed Mrs Maxwell's £400 claim against Union Collieries Limited for her husband's death. It found insufficient proof that the death was due to accident, citing medical opinion on the diseased heart.
The Union Steam Ship Company's Dartford will depart Sydney for Lyttelton almost immediately under Captain Hooper. Sir James Mills says no decision yet on using vessels as a training ship, requiring mature consideration and weeks for directors to decide. About 20 parental apprentice applications were received with premiums offered in several cases.
Mr J. Horn addressed a large Lawrence gathering claiming Government nomination while Dr Chapple observed the pulse of voters. Horn urged free land selection with purchase, open waste lands, immigration passage, moderate public borrowing, and a universal pension funded by small yearly contributions. He labeled socialism as state ownership and pledged thrift.
Inspector Cullen reports that William Smith the Rotorua express escapee was captured near Drury by Warder Richards and civilian Frank Ottway. Smith resisted, drew a revolver, then submitted in handcuffs after being found in briars and aided by settlers who gave food. He was taken to Auckland that night and lodged at Mount Uden Gaol.
May reports from Auckland show Mrs Grant and her son struck by a tram with injuries to thigh and head. A driver, Alexander Miller, injured after a lorry crash. Miller later died in hospital. Nelson notes a labourer Thomas Jack dying after medical treatment delayed. Hokitika describes near drownings on the Big Wanganui river as locals urge bridge construction.
The UK and Continental wheat and flour afloat total 2 885 000 quarters, with 2 945 000 quarters for the Continent. Atlantic shipments total 198 000 quarters and Pacific 60 000 quarters. Europe bound wheat and flour from all exporters reach 900 000 quarters, including 482 000 from Argentina and Uruguay. Wool remains firm with active competition at higher rates. Dalgety notes firmer wool prices, especially greasy coarse cross-breds. New Zealand cooperative cites price ranges across greasy merino to scoured crossbreds, with notable increases in merino and mid ranges. Overall market softens in wheat due to U S markets.
The Anglo-Welsh side had a morning practice at Athletic Park and gym work in the afternoon. The NZ Rugby Union seeks to reserve the grounds for the visitors. A Wellington Referees' Association meeting will include the touring team to discuss refereeing differences between New Zealand and England laws. H. H. Vassall of Oxford University scored two tries but injured his right shoulder and may miss a month.
The schedule lists fixtures from May to July against Wairarapa and Bush Districts Wellington Otago Southland Canterbury West Coast Nelson Marlborough Hawke's Bay Poverty Bay Manawatu Tamaki Wanganu Taranaki Auckland and more. It also details Ashburton Football Club seniors and thirds lineups for Thursday matches with Methven Old Boys and Springburn, plus Southern Cross Club juniors and thirds. Canterbury Rugby Union plans to face Ashburton in Ashburton with a selected squad departing Christchurch by 11 55 a m on Monday.
The Pourqusi, a three masted ship with auxiliary steam, launched at St Malo, to join Dr Charcot s Antarctic expedition within months. Typhoid epidemic hits Moscow with 2000 hospital patients as death toll rises. Panama Canal progress reported by Taft with excavations to finish in four years.
Calcutta May 13 reports the Second Brigade under General Barratt meeting strong opposition at Bohaidao. Casualties included 29 British soldiers and three officers wounded.
M Stolypin spoke in the Dowma on May 19 warning about Fin lands harbouring revelationaries. He foreshadowed legislation to redefine Fin land relations with Russia, while preserving aute nanos rights.
In the British House of Lords on May 19, Lord Robarts and Lord Grenfell backed Earl of Denbigh’s plan to raise a limited number of horse and field batteries for the territorial forces while funding regular batteries. Lord Lucas pledged careful consideration. Viscount Midleton called the reply inadequate. Lord Tweedmouth admitted critics note a gamble but defended it. Marquis of Lansdowne warned against endangering national safety as the subject was ultimately dropped.
In parliament the Nationalists oppose Mr McKenna's proposed compromise after a second reading discussion. Lord Balcarres moves to eject the Bill as Mr Redmond says the Bishop of Asaph's proposals do not satisfy Roman Catholics and could hinder lasting peace.
In the House of Commons on May 20, 1888, Mr William Redmond gave notice of a motion to reduce the duty on Irish tobacco compared with foreign tobacco.
In the House of Commons Mr Henniker Heaton urged action on the unsatisfactory state of Papua and proposed appointing a capable administrator. Sir John Seely replied there was no official information and noted the administrator would be selected in concert with the Commonwealth Government.
Exports from Germany to treaty nations rose by 28.65 million pounds, 28 percent, from 1905 to 1907. Exports to favored nations including Britain France the United States Holland Denmark India Japan and Argentina increased by 24.4 million pounds, 14 percent, while exports to non treaty countries grew 2.9 million pounds, 22 percent.
The Berlin correspondent of the Times notes anxious chatter over Germany and Britain trade. Anticipatory deals with British colonies may counter possible tariff shocks, with South African talks watched closely and Germany seeking stakes in Australia and Canada to renew kinship with the dominions.
An old remedy advertisement touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs and colds. It claims effectiveness and lists pricing and dosage hints from a historical advert.
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