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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 26, 1906
Page
2
A. Bennett directs sale of his residence of four rooms on one acre at Waitaki Settlement along with a 16 acre lease near the railway reserve. The price is fixed at 300 pounds to secure a prompt sale as he relocates to a new farm.
R Y Ferguson advertises a going concern sale in Allenton Ashburton. Six acres of first class nursery land with extensive stock and a seven room dwelling plus tanks windmill and water, plus 10 more acres with a two room cottage and sheds and 74 acres near Allenton School ready for cropping. Full particulars and price via R Ferguson land and estate agent.
District Agent R Y. Ferguson advertises Heopiale live stock with large imit... for full particulars and premiums, inviting calls or letters for details.
Yorkshire Insurance Co Agriatricé Agent offers live stock fire accident sickness and employers liability insurance with low rates. Mortgage indemnity risks included.
The May moon phase chart shows First Quarter on the 2nd and 9th, Full Moon mid month, and New Moon near month end. Perigee occurs around the 30th with varied times, as tabulated in the ephemera data.
Post via San Francisco schedules note the next UK mail will not depart until July 3, while another batch from the United Kingdom via San Franeeco is due in Ashbuarton on June 21.
The draft Bill by Mr Seddon for National Annuities, presented to the Friendly Societies Conference, would adjust weekly sickness allowances for Lodge members over 66, offer government refunds and subsidies, and create deferred annuities with favorable terms for society members. Critics note limited public reach and questions over subsidizing financially sound lodges.
Market reports and notices from Ashburton Timaru and Christchurch appear with school committee elections in Alford Forest Barr Hill Eiffelton Lowcliffe Scafield and Westerfield. Reports include rabbit nuisance cases at Chertsey, cattle sales at Tamuka yards, harbour board talks on breakwater height and wharf plans, and Wellington fire brigade adopting a patrol motor engine.
Personal Mr John Small recently visited Australia and left Sydney two weeks ago to travel to the Old Country with plans to buy draught stallions for breeding. A raid by Sergeant Foubhy and plainclothes constable Brown uncovered twenty four bottles of whisky at the home of Andrew Sturzeon inward. The liquor ownership remains unclear. Lincoln College egg laying competition shows total 477 eggs for the week, 1614 to date, with top pens and leaders listed, including Sturrock White Leghorns and Walton White Orpingtons leading their classes and overall totals.
News notes include opening of Brietis High School on Tuesday and notices for Prince of Wales Birthday Dunedin Races and Winter Show. Advertisements promote Swift cycles and Ashburton County agents Carson Cycle and Motor Works. Drapers J Brobnar and Co announce winter garments clearance. Westport Coal Company promotes Coalbrookdale coal as cheap clean fuel for households.
Fire bells sounded twice as chimneys sparked fires near western districts and in an adjacent building. The brigade did not respond first then returned after a glare toward the North West Belt suggested a distant blaze. A second alarm prompted a further check before concluding the alert was not a current threat.
Margaret Wilson petitioned to nullify her marriage to Samuel Bennett on grounds of prohibited consanguinity. The judge ruled the marriage incestuous in legal terms and granted a decree nisi with costs against the respondent of fifteen pounds, noting the parties were half-blood relatives and the union invalid under ecclesiastical and colonial law.
The North Canterbury district annual Provincial Conference of the Barmera Union opened with President D Jones presiding. JON Grigg moved to compel all threshing mills to report grain yields due to unreliable statistics, with returns to be sent later. Grigg also urged tariff preference to favor the Home Land in any tariff revision, a motion carried unanimously, JCW Grigg named to represent the Executive on the Colonial Council in Wellington.
A note describes the Great Peppermint Cure for colds and influenza. Local sale details mention bottle quantities and preparation times as part of a medicinal remedy.
Hampstead Town Board held its monthly session with chairmen Prascot Mezara and others. Discussions covered traction engine by-laws, road conditions, tyre width regulations, shingle works on South Belt, and enforcement of unregistered dogs after June 1. accounts of £8 approved and health inspector reports showing no infectious diseases.
At the Provincial Farmers Union in Christchurch on Thursday Mr G W Leadley outlined a bleak outlook for the Colony's grain. He cited a modest harvest, large stock drawdowns, and rising prices with little exportable surplus, urging better market information and intercolonial trade links.
Empire day was celebrated with patriotic fervour as 8595 schools in Great Britain and 22 295 in the colonies participated. Ten thousand children from 100 Sheffield schools staged a pageant, praising the Empire. Flags flew near public buildings and private residences. 30 000 spectators joined in the salute and the National Anthem.
About 1500 guests attended the Lord Mayor’s Empire Day reception at the Mansion House in Lorpon. Attendees included Lords Meath Onclow Strathcona Sir Joseph Ward and others, with Mr Tavernar Agent General for Victoria proposing the toast to The Empire and Lord Carrington replying.
May 26 1920 constitutional democrats in St Persassune submit a bill to the Douma establishing freedom of conscience and religion across Russia.
In May 25 remarks Mr Seddon in Australia said he and Mr Deakin pursue parallel lines to bring the New Hebrides under British control. He proposed offering concessions to the French elsewhere to force their withdrawal and noted the French consul’s statement that Paris would not establish penal settlements in Tahiti or other Pacific sites.
Lord Milner was honored at a banquet in the Hotel Cecil London with 150 guests including MPs mayors and literary figures. M Chambarlain read messages from Dominion MPs and South Africa figures praising Milner’s service to the Empire. Curzon urged sacrifices for the Empire while lauding Milner’s record.
The Standard's Paris correspondent reports Persia is prepared to grant Germany a port on the Persian Gulf in exchange for a loan of £1,200,000. The reported bargain aligns Germany with Persian interests while Britain watches the diplomacy from London.
May 25 Lowpor report Mr Keir Hardie informs Mr Ramsay MacDonald that he cannot join the Labour deputation to Australia in August due to a likely autumn session and his own health. The Health status is noted as a factor in the decision.
In Tokio General Nogi says General Stoessel did all he could to defend Port Arthur. He argues Stoessel faced lack of wholehearted cooperation from officers and men, following reports that a court-martial sentenced Stoessel for cowardice.
A London cable reply to a March 16 Premier speech asserts no shipping line seeks to block the West of England service. Shaw, Savill, and Albion Co. says the Australian Trading World misrepresented the stance and that all lines await London cargo policy. No changes in American cargo policy or direct steamers from New York are planned, despite U.S. control concerns.
Mr W Wolland of Tory Street Wellington testifies to Rheumo’s powers in curing rheumatism. He says after trying Rheuma he has recommended it widely with good results. The ad claims Rheuma cures rheumatism gout sciatica lumbago and neutralizes uric acid. Sold everywhere 2s 6d and 4 bottles 4361 4.
Smokers are urged to try Golden Eagle Tobacco Flake Cut in two ounce tins. The ad claims relief for bronchial coughs and colds and mentions Woods Great Peppermint Cure with pricing per bottle.
A collection of brief items notes May events from Europe and America. Spanish royalty ovations and British Army reviews occur amid fires or wrecks. Wrecked steamers break up near Cape Colony. a motorist and passengers die in accidents near Long Island and Paris. A Florida planter returns after Mount Pelee deaths. Surrey cricket, a murder near Weathorne Grove, and a Bank break in are reported with sparse details.
The government’s majority splinters over the Education Bill as Labor opposition grows. Lloyd George urges Liberal readiness for a possible new election. The Worcester election of J H Williamson was declared void due to bribery, with no reflection on Williamson personally.
Morenza, the Herero leader, is interned at Capetown. He says his capture followed his campaign to move women and children to Cape territory and that his followers would surrender to Britain, not Germany, once they had ensured the women and children were safe. His son Petras and other chiefs continue the resistance.
An Australian meat sale depot opens in Tokyo as part of trade expansion. Reports from May 26 indicate the Vincennes event sparked theories about navigation near the lightship and a missteer claim. Other items note the Employers' Conference opposing Federal land tax and backing Union label trademark legality.
May 24 remarks during a complimentary harbour excursion praised Anglo Japanese relations. Admiral Shimamuss said antipathies between British and Japanese races are not natural and stem from misrepresentation. He cited Australian generosity and noted Parliament’s stance on Japanese immigrants.
A May 26 match saw a Japanese warship team lose to a Rite Association side. The visitors were soundly beaten as the Australians posted 300 while the Japs scored 186.
Telegraph Newsoy reports Captain Walker, agent for the Union company and successor to the late Captain Keeble, died last night after a long illness. The Nelson debate on a government coal depot and coal trade monopoly was raised with Colonel Pitt during his visit, with Teades and Labor Council urging action. Coal firms respond to the Trade Council price claims as inaccurate.
At court today Mr McCarthy fined Melach Hanley £50 and costs for keeping liquor for sale in a no-license district after eight police raids on the defendant's private hotel in Beat Gare. Notice of appeal given.
A 76 year old man, Captain W Short, a retread master, was found dead in his bedroom today with his throat cut. Police investigation underway as investigators search for motive and suspects.
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