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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 30, 1910
Page
2
In Gisborne died May 80 1908 at our family burial site in Ormonds lonely cemetery our brother lies peacefully unseen by human eyes The winds of heaven blow softly over that hallowed spot He is not forgotten insertions by his loving mother sisters and brother
Ashburton entries close for the Combined Winutes Show on June 10. A weekly stock sale is planned at Ashburton yards. The Methodist Conference moves Rev Beck from New Zealand to Victoria. Local mining optimism targets coal near Eketahuna. Government may back Greymouth Harbour Board loan of £860,000. Irish politics feature Redmondites versus O Brienites in Cork with All-for-Ireland League forming. Various society notes, weather, and civic events follow.
In Wellington valley fields long in grass yield high crops and future intensive farming is anticipated. A Court fined John Ward for drunkenness. The Ashburton Acclimatisation Society hires a ranger and wife to manage river operations. A mare shot after injury on Boundary road is valued at 30 pounds. The Domain preparations for winter continue with extensive garden work and plantings. A Christchurch shearers meeting backs a union stance against low pay and poor conditions. Mount Somers Coal promotes its price and utility for homes and steam use.
The Tinwald Town Board met Friday evening with chair T Williams and members J Hampton C Doherty and D W Teppett present. An apology from G W Morrison was recorded. Correspondence from the Charitable Aid Board requested a share of annual contributions which the board resolved to pay. A June 6 delegates meeting on Health Act duties transfer was noted with Williams appointed as delegate. Trade remits for a July conference were referred to the delegate. Substitutions on rolls were made, with T W Hickman removed and EL B Millichamp. J Hopwood replaced by J Gudsell. The Health Officer praised local boards under the Act. the clerk was authorized to arrange operations on the board’s account. The inspector found township conditions satisfactory except minor issues and to address unregistered dope cases. T Bradley sought compensation for grass lost to a contractor. the claim was approved. The board will apply for an Order in Council to extend electors list compiling time. Repairs to fords will be commenced as opportunity offers. Accounts totaling £122 5s 14d were approved.
The Melbourne Age reports Hassan the Indian magician will perform at Oddfellows Hall tomorrow evening. His sleight of hand includes wire nails and fire tricks, money making feats turning two coins into many, and expert thimble and pen artistry. Six other performers join, plus 5000 feet of new moving pictures, with popular prices.
A historical ad promotes a remedy named Woods' Graat Renparaing Cure for influenza. The text appears in an old newspaper fragment and includes claims of disease treatment without medical validation.
Empire Day will be celebrated in Whburton on Friday with a procession and addresses in the Domain. Invited speakers include Rev. R. M. Davies MLA of Knox Church Dunedin and W Nosworthy MP Ashburton. Children’s sports and ambulance and fire brigade displays will be held in the afternoon.
Sir Joseph Ward transmits a circular denying observance of the King's Birthday after a cable from the Secretary of State for the Colonies. The Governor's letter confirms the King's wish for no public celebration this year.
A series of fatal and serious injuries reported from Melbourne Walhalla to Christchurch and Timaru. Among the notable cases are a locomotive overturn at Walhalla injuring eleven adults and an infant, a Feilding man’s death at a football match from apoplexy, and a Poneke St James match fatality due to heart failure. Additional injuries include wheel crushes, a tram accident, a milk cart accident, a boy with a broken leg, and various hospitalizations.
A printer named Edwin Wright attempted to drown himself in Auckland harbor near Orakei Creek. He was rescued by a motor launch crew led by Robert Monds after diving underwater while resisting rescue. Wright claimed police and public pursued him and confessed in a note about a life policy. He was taken to hospital for treatment.
A historical ad promises Hee Chronic Chest Complaints relief with Wonds Great Peppermint Cure offered at 1 6d and 2s 6d. The short notice emphasizes its supposed medicinal benefits and pricing.
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