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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
2
Wide range of final clearance coats and capes in tweed and plain fabrics. Prices start at low shillings and pence, with items including paletots in grey and light tweed, three quarter coats, black tatter coats, and children's coats offered at reduced rates. Limited stock.
The locality is described as highly desirable and rapidly improving in value. The property is expected to grow more valuable over time, with strong prospects for future appreciation. Proceed with application.
7000 acres of homestead land with 6000 sheep and 200 cattle eight miles from rail. price 8108 per acre. 1800 acres with 10 room dwelling woolshed stables yards. winter capacity 1200 ewes. price 5 pounds 12s 6d per acre. 775 acres grass land with new house workshop barn. carrying 400 sheep and 14 cattle. price 4 pounds per acre. 2700 acres river flats fertile sheep country 2000 sheep. price 4 pounds 15s per acre. 1070 acres well watered subdivided seven room dwelling orchard garden price 5 pounds per acre. Details via R Y Ferguson, Land and Estate Agent.
In Cambridgeshire England Albert Joseph Mace, second son of John Mace, and Mary Mace of Dunedin wed Edith Anne Ada Smith, third daughter of James and May Smith of Ashburton, at her parents home with Rev E White officiating. Mary Hellen Gibson Davidson, fourth daughter of Alexander and Isabella Davidson formerly of Mosgiel, died May 28 at her parents' residence Alford Forest Road.
The coupling of King Alfonso of Spain with Princess Ena strengthens public feeling between Britain and Spain. Amid imperial ceremonies and the birth of the Prince of Asturias, officials foresee closer relations and Spain's path to modern liberal progress, aided by a renewed Anglo Spanish friendship.
The Rev BR Gray of Christchurch will lecture on An Evening with the Poets at Baring Square Church tonight, featuring local musical items. Picket notices fix venue change from Masonic Hall and the event is under the WGEU auspices.
Hundreds of peasants on the Cornish coast clear rocks of the Suevic's wool amid remarkable scenes. The report notes mass activity connected to the wool and the crowd's reactions.
May 22 Calcutta dispatch reports Manipur, long under direct Indian Government control since the 1891 massacre of British officials, is being transferred to the native ruler. The notice arrived May 23 at 9.9 a.m. local time.
Seditious emissaries circulate reports that the Punjab Government poisoned wells causing plague. Wild excitement grips villages near Lahore. Two emissaries have been sentenced to eighteen and twenty four months respectively.
An injunction has been granted against three Legislative Assembly members and Senator Pearce, restraining them from abetting the timber strike or handling funds of the Timber Workers' Defence Committee without court leave. Pearce says funds came from all sections to relieve women and children affected by the strike.
Fiji reports the Executive Council discussed how to handle the Punjabis who caused trouble. The malcontents will be distributed between Ba Lautoka and Labasa, with a seven man police force enforcing the order. They have not resorted to violence and are landed on the three islands.
The Canterbury Masters Bakers Association meets and resolves a 4d rise per 4lb loaf effective today for freshly baked bread. In Dunedin the Masters Bakers Union debates flour-cost-driven increases and agrees to raise bread by 4d per 4th loaf starting May 27, reaching 6d per 4th loaf.
Tapies' Tailor-made costumes gain popularity this season with New Kaiapoi Dress and Jacket Tweeds showcased by Messrs Craighead and Berryman in award-winning colourings. Up-to-date ladies' tailors Crabreap Banaywan promise stylish dresses and coats with careful fit. RHEUMO claims to ease rheumatic ailments by reducing blood acid, claiming thorough action.
London dispatch reports mixed press reaction as Irish Convention leaders and Mr Redmond face political backlash. Headlines warn devolution could end or stall, while Liberal prospects wobble amid agrarian agitation and calls for a more practical Nationalist stance.
May reports from Sydnocy describe a hurricane centered on Olcai and Tfaluk with terric fury. Ponape Ruk Yap and Pelew residents escaped as 200 drowned at Olvat and 26 natives perished at Haluk, aiding ships report extensive destruction.
A May hurricane at its peak drove a German Commissioner's schooner to sea, reaching Saipan where a relief effort saved survivors at Oleai. Mokemok suffered heavy losses as food supplies were wiped out. The Planet rescued a hundred natives and took them to Yap to prevent starvation.
Wellington report says Acting Premier Hon. W Hall-Jones is improving but may resign due to illness. Retirement would be a heavy loss to the Ministry and government party.
A 17 year old boy Leslie Heswink was injured by an acetylate generator explosion and died from a fractured skull and other injuries. Ella Blondell 10 died after severe burns to head face and shoulders while her mother was away, in Nightcaps. Both incidents occurred in May 22 and May 25 respectively.
May 23 Hokitika. The schooner Nunice grounded on the South Spit while being towed to sea. The steamer Jane Douglas, trying to tow Nunice off, ran onto the south beach. Nunice should refloat next tide without unloading timber. Jane Douglas loaded for South Westland trip and will discharge at low water. both vessels remain intact with smooth seas.
A fragmented report notes exposure to cold and damp linked to rheumatism. It mentions skin uric acid buildup and claims a product named RHEUMO as a quick remedy amid garbled references to cosmetics and a distribution event at a 43rd and 23rd area storefront.
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