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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 03, 1908
Page
2
The Ashburton electorate lists Mr David Jones Lii address and an invitation to attend several school events across November including Bowelsfeer, Rangitata, Belfield, Nine, and WredStt Schools with meeting rooms at the Arcade from 7 to 9 pm daily and evenings.
The notice lists elections events inviting electors to meet MejOR Flatman at Riv Hastde on Friday November 6, Ealing on Saturday, Elksmpsthad on Monday, and Meiffelton on Tuesday. The message uses several garbled place names and dates.
Writ issued for the election of a member for the Ashburton district with nominations due by November 9, 1908. Candidates must be nominated by at least two electors on a nomination paper per Section 105. Polls to be held at multiple polling places including Courthouse Ashburton and various schoolhouses and offices. Dated November 15, 1508.
Returning Officer Joan Fitzgerald gives notice under the Licensing Act 1908 for Ashburton that on November 17 1908 electoral proceedings will occur at the same time and place to consider proposals including whether Hennius should be restored. Nominations for scrutineers must be by November 10 1908. The hall in Ashburton to publicly consider all nomination papers for scrutineers and the licensee poll will be held November 12 1908 at 10 o clock.
The fragment lists moon phase data for November with times for first quarter full moon new moon and perigee. It includes numbers like 1 46 a m and 7 28 p m and mentions perigee and noon. The readable items indicate astronomical data rather than a narrative event.
Susan Clothier wife of John Alfred Clothier of McAurdo Street Tinwald died Monday at age 47. The notice names her as beloved and notes her family.
A historical notice proclaims Veritas prevails with a Tuesday November 38, 1908 date, attributed to Lehhudon Gusedian, presented in a formal period tone.
The article recounts Sir John Logan Campbell's 1817 birth in Edinburgh and his role in buying and gifting Cornwall Park to Auckland. It frames his life as a blend of romance and practicality, noting his early New Zealand settlement, the taming of landscapes near Tamaki Makarra, and the enduring impact of his public-spirited gift on New Zealand's social fabric.
Supporters of the kindergarten movement hail a likely grafting of kindergarten work into the national system. The Otago Education Board previously urged government grant aid for a kindergarten department. The Education Minister says subsidies will be offered to schools establishing kindergartens under conditions ensuring adequate instruction. The Hon. W. Fawds advocates training public school teachers in kindergarten work.
Advertised speaker Ri B S Hammond broadcasts an open air meeting in Longbeach this evening and an Oddfellows Stall address later. Stock auctioneers raise cattle and pig consussion rates from 2 to 4 percent. Canterbury area land offered for scenery preservation. Miss Leslie from China addresses St James Waterton and St Andrew's Tinwald in Chinese exhibits. Ministers Association supports No Seerse reform and aims for three fifths at poll. A youth, Ernest Pearson, pleads guilty to enrolment fraud. Boxing Committee budgets 70 for prize money for a December carnival.
Readers recall a Timaru inquest linking drink to a fatality and delirium tremens. A middle aged woman, aided by a police officer, staggered through the South end as drink’s grip worsened, prompting cries to drive the demon from the town and cleanse the atmosphere before the election.
A November Petone gathering organized by the No-license League drew loud disruption as secretary Mr T Toweant replied to Mr Fitzgerald. The meeting, described as a pandemonium, had little silence for long stretches. A motion was carried affirming the No-license principle.
Irene Ainsley appears for the first time in Ashburton at the Oddfellows Hall tonight with Madame Meiba praising her as one of the world’s finest. She will perform songs by Katherine Barry including Tomorrow, and be supported by baritone Hamilton Hodges. Box plan at H M Jones with reserved seats four shillings, others two shillings sixpence and one shilling, no extra booking charge.
The report lists river conditions today with Rataja fishable and Bangitata clear while Upper and Lower eines fon are dirty. The telegraph summary reflects varied water quality across nearby streams.
Reports from all rivers in the district indicate trols are very plentiful this season. Anglers seeking the best tackle at low prices should inspect R. 1. Johnston's new quink just landed, on Tongariro.
Tonight candidates will speak at Riverside Rangitata and Hampstead with notices for Allenton Suis more Loweliffo and other venues. Tomorrow events list Mr Jones Mr Gobbe and Mr Maslin at Rangitata Hinds and Allenton.
Reports cover Mr D S Jones addressing electors at Orari with a large crowd and praise from chair Mat Mason, and Mr J D Gabbe speaking at Hinds Schoolroom to a receptive audience. Mr Platman defended the Government before about 200 Tinwald electors, facing questions on land leases and main roads and winning a vote of confidence. A standing committee formed to back Mr Flatman’s bid to represent the district.
Mr J Ivess government candidate for Selwyn spoke for about an hour at Dromore and at Chertsey schoolhouse where attendance set a record. Alf Atkinson and James Allen led welcomes while votes of thanks and applause followed. Hardy nominated for Selwyn seat. several Lyndhurst residents back Ivess.
Sydney dispatch details the Fifeshire wreck off the Gilbert Islands. Captain Nichol testifies that land was sighted seventeen miles away and breakers appeared six miles out before the barque struck and remained stuck. Crew escaped in boats after abandonment. Evans recalls pre voyage remarks by Nichol about a quick trip and reef placement.
William Wilson testified that Mig Wilson urged the killing of Miss Duffy. At dawn they entered Duffy’s room, Mrs Wilson held the knife handkerchief to Duffy’s mouth while Mig stabbed. Wilson helped wash blood from the victim and her garments. Mig Wilson was remanded for eight days.
Constantinople reports that delegates Liapecheff and Milteneff meet with the Grand Visier in Stamboul claiming full powers to seal arrangements. In St. Petersburg Russia signals doubt over a Bosnia and Herzegovina annexation while cautious notes show signs of war-time diplomacy shaping the conference.
The Berlin Press accuses the Kaiser of reckless foreign policy, blaming Prince Bulow for failing to restrain him. Tensions rise as the Taegliche Rundschau and other voices demand that official policy be the sole responsibility of German statesmen, not royal influence.
London and Berlin reports dispute authorship of the interview figures. The Times warns Britain to foresee 1909 dreadnought construction to stay ahead of Germany while Berlin and Tokyo note German aims to enlarge the navy and provoke friction with Britain. Japanese press urges readiness for emergency.
In New York on a Saturday sixty thousand business men and employees joined a Republican march. Eliza Root delivered the final campaign speech predicting Ali Byyan's election would lead to a prolonged period of business disaster.
The Governor-General will read a ten day message from King Edward addressing princes and peoples of India. It lauds progress under British rule, pledges adherence to earlier principles, and signals royal clemency by remitting punishments. It stresses expanding public service posts and expanding equality while strengthening governance.
The Calcutta authorities report copies of a seditious picture returned from Germany. The Pioneer suggests asking France to halt dispatch of such literature to Chandernagore and Bengal. A Durbar at Joshipore and the King's message have prompted widespread telegrams across India.
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