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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 30, 1906
Page
2
Public notice of sale of a residential property comprising one acre with a four room dwelling. Includes terms of lease and rights of lessee. Proceeding details and deadlines to be provided by the undersigned.
RB Ferguson offers a going concern Nurseryman property in WAN Gasigad Allenton Ashburton with 6 acres of first class land plus a full nursery stock and a modern 7 room dwelling. Includes windmill water supply, outbuildings, stock sheds, and a 10 acre adjoining block with a 2 room cottage. Also 7 acres near Allenton School suitable for cropping or subdivision. Full terms on request.
Ephemeris notes the moon phases for June with dates for New Moon First Quarter Full Moon and Last Quarter. It lists times for some phases including an apogee on the 19th and Ptolemaic style times. The data appears as a compact ephemeris excerpt with scattered numerals and abbreviations.
The next UK mail via San Francisco will not depart Ashburton before July 3. Frat mail from the UK via San Francisco arrives in Ashburton on June 21.
United Press reports Tasmanian and Meigournt price lists for wheat flour oats barley maize peas pollard potatoes onions butter bacon cheese and more. Quotes note merchant retailer spread and broker differences with March 30 and May 30 timelines across regions.
The New Zealand Farmers Co op held a livestock and implements sale at Mr A McAllister's Greoenetrest farm. Four attendants reported a fair sale with prices including horses from 8 to 87 pounds, cattle profits and cows, pigs, and various farming implements such as drilling machines, harrows, ploughs, and reapers. Sundries and chaff fetched steady results.
Live Stock General Insurance Company seeks proposals for live stock coverage with large limits. Full particulars and premium information available from R Y Ferguson Land and Estate Agent, Ashburton County.
Ag District Agent for this Company Tam prepared to write Insurances on following at Lowest Rates Live Stock Fire all classes of risks Accident and sickness personal risks Employers' Liability risks Marripage Indemnity risks Rk Ferguson Land and Estate Agent
Local column compiles weather warning from Captain Edwin about strong easterly winds and heavy rain, plus multiple society notes from Ashburton Catholic Literary Society and Young People's Christian Society. Also lists rugby union safety concerns, rifle team selections, and shop ads for bicycle tyres and Molior boots.
Foorsstu Lovare and Canterbury clubs prepare to clash on Domain oval with Southern Cross facing Springburn at 12 30 pm and County Reps meeting Canterbury at 2 30 pm. The event promises top Canterbury players Fryer G Gray Don Fracer J Weston in a first class exhibition.
Reports list that entries for the Winter Show close on 12 June. Other notes mention Mise Mefeo's Girls School to reopen in the Masonic Hall tomorrow and various local business and obituary items.
A correspondence note carries opinion from readers and the newspaper disclaims responsibility for these views.
Hampstead residents mock a plan to fund hare tail purchases via rates. A letter-writer, Tamato Rosert Fuirsecus, critiques the Closer Settlement Scheme and a proposed Rabbit Nuisance Act as unfair to smallholders. Councillor John Cairns is urged to protest.
The Ashburton County Agricultural Association debated confirming a shift from a Spring to an Autumn Show. Members argued over Timaru dates, exhibition quality, and farmer workloads, with opposition from horsemen and support for trial autumn displays and potential ties to Christchurch exhibitions.
The inquest into Joseph Saunders heard he suffered three years of insomnia and had bought sleeping draughts for two years. A verdict of death by own action was returned citing temporary low mood caused by insomnia.
Reports from Greymouth on May 29 say a hitoh has misled negotiations for a timber industry settlement. Millers warned that unity is essential. if some refuse to join, talks may collapse and timber prices could fall further.
The motion to hold the Show in the Autumn was lost by 77 votes to 7. Mr Thomas proposed October 24 and 26 for the Show, Mr Studholme seconded, and the date was carried unanimously.
A farewell event in Fairton for Mr Jack Adams chief of clerical staff at Fairfield Freezing Works drew about 350 attendees from Fairton and Ashburton. He received a gold watch and chain, a gold Albert, and heartfelt tributes from colleagues including Mr C S Harper, with songs and dancing marking his 16 years with the company before joining Cooper and Sims.
At the Magistrates Court William Mason was jailed for one month with hard labour for trespass at Riccarton racecourse and refusal to leave. William Norman is remanded for a fortnight. Alexander MacKenzie and Donelly faced a separate trespass charge. the case was dismissed amid doubt.
Alfred Walker Cooper was found guilty of stealing money with sentence deferred. William Hlornby and Thomas McNamara were acquitted on rabbit skins theft due to insufficient evidence of identity. In Invercargile, Yen Choy was found guilty of wounding with intent by shooting a Chinese man and sentenced to two years.
A labourer, Robert Mitchell, died at Otaki Hospital from a mill accident after a trolley ran over him at Bartholomew's sawmill Levin. Richard Wright, unwell after a liquor influence, was remanded on a charge of attempted self harm. Tarawera and Coromandel collided near Wellington, causing top plate damage to the Tarawera but no further harm. In Lyttelton, Robert Dudley, master of the ketch Comet, was found drowned in harbour.
In Melbourne the Supreme Court, before Chief Justice Sir J Madd en, ruled that imitators may not mimic the genuine Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract. The court barred the rival distillery from deceptive use of Sander and Sons’ marks and testimonials and ordered publication of the judgment to protect consumers.
Representatives of nearly twenty European Parliaments will meet at Westminster Hall on July 23 for a three day conference to discuss arbitration. The Powers are willing the Porte should raise customs taxes by three percent if reforms are enacted. An accident at Ottawa grain elevator causes total loss of half a million bushels of wheat. Salvationists petition for permission to carry on the Salvation Army in Spain through Princess Enkanta.
Nkikwa Siganandi's principal Induna and six followers surrendered to Colonel Mac enzea in Pieternaritzburg on May 29. Some rebels prepared to surrender as loyal natives repelled foragers from the forest, killing and wounding several.
United Press report by Elactico St Pergisture says two bomb throwers and two signalers from St Petersburg aided a Sebastopol attack. Six sailors were killed and fourteen seriously injured with forty severely hurt. The Military Governor narrowly escaped. The Standard’s Odessa correspondent notes a plot to kill officers and seize the arsenal. The military is only partially trustworthy and the fleet is wholly disaffected.
In a May debate on the Education Bill, Chamberlain's amendment to omit the prohibition of religious instruction was defeated 387 to 172. Maddison's proposal to bar religious instruction during school hours or at public expense failed 477 to 63, with unions and nationalists backing the government.
A report notes that the Commonwealth House of Representatives cannot present any Home Rule resolutions unless forwarded by the Governor General. The Sydney meeting's May 24 resolution is rejected. Lord Elgin cannot officially publish resolutions not forwarded by the Governor General.
Me Bryce announced on May 20 a grant for three years to fund teaching the Irish language in national schools across Ireland. The plan sets support for future language education initiatives this term.
Mr Bryce's Labourer in Ireland Bill provides four loans of a quarter of a million for land purchase terms enabling County Councils to build 26,000 cottages. Annual interest 22,300 to be from Irish sources plus 35,000 from rent and 28,000 from Exchequer grant, leaving 28,000 to be borne by rates.
United Press Association report by Electric Lowdon on May 20 describes Sir John Maddon’s address praising Australia’s loans and securities. He argues immigration and industrial strength underpin prosperity, contrasting Labour with asset-owning members and urging continued growth. Also includes unrelated advertisements and a patent remedy note.
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