04 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
1
In Dunedin on October 19 Teah Myers faced Police Court for selling beer and whisky without a license. She pleaded guilty and, noting a prior similar conviction, Magistrate Mr Waoya imposed a 75 pound fine with one month to pay.
Paris reports M. Picard, minister of war, resigned after a journalist attack by M. Slemenceau. A reconciliation followed and the resignation was withdrawn as M. Slemenceau becomes premier. Queen Margherita opposition to Duke Abruzzi marriage noted.
A colonial tally recounts the December disasters in South Africa. Gatacre and Methuen suffer defeats at Stormberg and Majesfontein. Buller fails at Colenso while Redvers Buller moves to relieve Lady Smith. Lord Roberts assumes command with Kitchener as chief of staff as reinforcements surge toward Ladysmith.
The National Mortgage reports that Sutton's Magnum Bonum Savede achieves a new record weight and highest feeding value in a notable agricultural feat.
At Methven on Monday the Mount Hutt Road Board approved the clerk’s report and considered road repairs at Single Tree corner Ashburton. purchases of ten water-pipes. a £10 grant for Captain Lewin to ford Deep Creek, subject to Crown Lands approval. and removal of a faulty bridge by town section No 49.
The Mayfield gauge at the schoolhouse records 4.06 inches for October with a heaviest fall on Sunday the 11th and 100 points eff reported. Porateko had 18 days with precipitation up to 1.50 inches and 4 inches of snow on the 26th, totaling 5.42 inches. In October 1907 the total rainfall was 0.42 inches.
October at Highbank recorded 3.5 inches with a maximum 80 and a minimum 33 degrees. Crenlea Carew reported 4.90 inches for October 1908 across 15 days, heavy falls on the 6th 11th 15th 25th with amounts of .79 .97 .68 and .70 inches. Ten month total rainfall reached 38.21 inches, about 7 inches above last year. Kyle logged 3 inches 18 points for October, rain on 13 days, peak 79 points on the 24th, boosting grass and grain crops and plains appearance.
An advertisement asserts rheumatism gout lumbago and sciatica arise from uric acid in blood and promises permanent relief via RHEUM a remedy that supposedly ejects uric acid and cures the condition. RELEVMO is offered by chemists and stores at 2s 6d and 4s 64 per bottle.
The court found the wreck of the Fifeshire caused by gross negligence and reckless navigation by master John Nichol who knew the voyage was dangerous. First officer Stephen Rowe was deemed unfit to command due to drunken habits. The ship, insured for 6000 pounds, was sold off for 5 pounds with boats for 1 pound.
A Feilding magnate adopted the tax assessment with humor claiming the valuer made him three thousand pounds richer. The note is part of a larger column touching on public figures, religious life in New Zealand, and assorted local notices including fishing reports and new stock arrivals.
A brief note from National Mortgage highlights Sutton's Champion Swede as a hardy, robust variety. The report praises its vigor and potential for improved crop yields.
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