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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
2
Public notice from New Zealand Railways lists Saturday schedules for passenger trains from Timaru to Christchurch and return, with intermediate stops including Rangitata Hinds Winslow Tinwald Sockburn and Timaru connections. An evening train to Methven Ashburton and a Monday Wednesday schedule update are provided.
Timetable notes evening and morning train movements with stops at Addington Show Grounds. The morning Ashburton train will set down opposite the grounds while the Chaetchurch to Ashburton service will pick up passengers there.
Notices directed to electors list meetings at Rangipapa School Belefield Hin ds Wakanui schools in November. Women invited to attend at 8 p m for community gatherings across the electorate.
Allan son of William Allan Rua puna wed Annie Eliza Rayner eldest daughter of Miz E Rayner of West Ham London England on October 27 at St Albans Wesleyan Church Christchurch. A son born November 4 to Mrs Blee at Nurse Ainsworth's Nursing Home Ellesmere Eton Street just off Wakanui Road.
RF BR FLATMAN calls electors in the Ashburton electorate to attend meetings at Lowcliffe Ealing Hampstead Elpfelton Longbeach and Flem with reserved tea for ladies. Meetings start at 8 p.m. on various dates including Friday Saturday Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mr J Talbot praised South Canterbury’s development from a roadless past to today’s bridges harbours and rail connections. He credited past governments for aid and urged acceptance of debt as the price of progress.
The morning Methven train departs at 7.40 am and Rakaia at 9.12 am arriving Christchurch 11.10 am. The 10.20 am Rakaia to Methven and 2.30 pm Methven to Rakaia services are canceled. A Timaru to Christchurch service departs 6.50 am with multiple intermediate stops and a Christchurch arrival at noon.
The Labour candidate invites constituents to a meet and greet event in Ashburton. Details are provided for supporters to engage with RJ, D, GOEBE and discuss Labour platform goals.
Returning Officer IT. Robert Cothart announces an election under The Legislature Act 1908. Nominations close November 9, 1908, with polling on November 17, 1908. Multiple polling places listed across Sheffield Springfield Hororata Glentennel Kowai Bush Russell's Flat Glenroy Duncander Methven Barr Hill Chertsey Rakaia Doric Lauriston Kyle Conlgate Annat South Malvern Highbants West Oxford View Hill Oxford View Hill Plains Woodstock Lyndhurst Broken River Craigheburn Bealey Mayfield Seafield Dromore Newlands Seaview Mount Somers Staveley Mayfield Kimberley Greendale Darfield Kirwee Cage Thowland's Sloven's Creek.
A timetable item notes a night train for Dunedin leaving Christchurch at 8 p.m with stops at Ashburton and Timaru, arriving Dunedin 6.45 am. A special train for Exhibits returns from the Show via Ashburton and Methven at 1.40 p.m. on November 14. Night and morning services around November 7 8 13 14 face cancellations.
Rev D B Hammond to speak at an open air meeting near the Post Office after Oddfellows Hall entertainment. Ashburton Restoration Committee and Rev Wm Thomson asked to permit a No-License speaker at the Artadé meeting on Friday night. no reply received. Tramways Union fines under Arbitration Court rule to be paid. Sir Joseph Ward cites stable finances despite gloom. Oat market may firm with large Paparoa cereals shipment. Police transfers delayed until after elections. Orchestral Society concert prep boosted by English oboe arrival. Mrs Reeves and Reginald Vincent slated to sing in early December. Lieut Stang and Dr Michell travel to join Nimrod at Snevtleton. Bishop Myles and Dr Mason return from Sydney aboard the Ulimaroa.
The Rev W B R Tuck spoke at a No license meeting about the $1000 challenge on Maine prohibition and said the Prohibition party would accept if funds were deposited in time and figures available. The Tramway Union condemned its Sick and Accident Committee for urging continued voting and asserted members should vote freely.
London dispatch reports Conservatives and Unionists securing multiple borough seats across England and Wales with gains in Liverpool Manchester Nottingham Carlisle Blackburn Wigan Leeds Huddersfield while Liberals and Labour trail. Rounds show Conservatives at 127 seats Liberals 32 Labour 11 Socialists 12 Independents 14 with gains in East Ham Devonport Crewe and more.
Miss Irene Ainsley with Mr Hamilton Hodges gave a memorable Ashburton Oddfellows Hall performance. The audience praised her rich voice in numbers like Nathieen Mavanrneen and The Lost Chord, while Hodges energized with Thy Foe and My Son is of the Sturdy North.
On November 8 at Christchurch the market saw a small wheat offering with sellers asking 3d while buyers stayed out of the market. Oats slipped to 10d with limited supply. barley also weak. sacks in limited. Potatoes and chair sales are described as dull with only hand to mouth activity.
Secretary of the New Zealand Cricket Council Mr Raphael says an Australian team may tour New Zealand for a series on the way to England. The issue hinges on securing suitable terms and arrangements.
The Dominion reports on a cinema biograph of Burns vs Squires shown at the Oddfellows Hall. The crowd surged as the fight played out with Squires leading early and Burns rallying, ending in a knockout that left spectators stunned by the lifelike action.
Reports from Belgrade and St Petersburg describe Serbia asking for a frontier along the Drina to Montenegro and a watershed boundary up to a Montenegrin line. Russia signals moral support if Serbia avoids reckless steps while Austria fears seizure of Belgrade amid crowds outside the Skupstina. Military measures rise as public opinion sharpens and women's legions form in Nis and Kragujevac.
Intense indignation surrounds Prince Bulow as Berlin papers demand his resignation for failing the Emperor and nation. Reports note well-informed circles in St Petersburg allege Germany pressed Russia to stage a demonstration in Central Asia during the Boer War.
A warning from Mr Birrel cautions Irish newspapers against publishing the League's intimidating revolutions. The notice appears in the Par Press Anomation-Copyright file dated November 4 at 8 40 a.m.
From Constantinople dated November 3 reports say three ships in the Bosphorus have training guns toward nearby barracks as a precaution against further outbreaks, with additional coastal batteries similarly in position ashore.
In Calcutta and Madras readers report widespread jubilee events with loyalist demonstrations. Disappointed Bengalis react to the King's proclamation, feeling concessions not as hoped.
The Prime Minister has dropped the attempt to prohibit employing bar maids under the Licensing Bill. Licensing justices may attach conditions to non license renewals concerning the employment of women or children on premises, despite temperance and Labour opposition.
Samuel Compers, head of the Labour Federation, pledges Labour support to Bryan. German leader M Ridder reportedly seeks German votes for Bryan under Berlin influence seeking tariff reduction. Irish vote appears to back Bryan in early reports.
Mr Maslin addressed a well attended Winchmore meeting on Monday evening receiving a hearty vote of thanks for an instructive address chaired by S Chapman. In Willowby Mr Nosworthy spoke for about two hours to a large audience and answered questions before also receiving a hearty vote of thanks chaired by W T Lill and J Heastey.
The Hampstead gathering Friday evening drew a good crowd. Mr Nosworthy spoke to an attentive audience with frequent applause. A little girl presented him a bouquet after his address and questions were answered. A hearty vote of thanks was given to Mr Nosworthy and to the chairman Mr W Thompson by acclamation.
A well attended Riverside meeting last evening was presided over by Mr Johnston. The speaker, responding to questions from Mr Jones in his Ashburton address, received an unanimous vote of thanks on Mr Deak’s motion.
Mr D Jones spoke to a large audience at Logrecliffe school last night on farm labourers' dispute and his attitude to an award, receiving loud applause. A vote of thanks followed and a committee was formed to secure his return as member for the district Ashburton.
Workers at Fairton attended a meeting advertised by Mr Ivess at 6:30 p m. yesterday in large numbers. The candidate spoke on the Arbitration Act and current issues. A vote of thanks was given, moving by Mr Belford and seconded by Mr Johns. Mr Ivess spoke at Elgin schoolhouse at 8:15 pm, drawing a large audience and urging support. Mr Leadley quoted remarks to the candidate and thanked Mr Fress for his address.
The Hon. Geo. Fowlds spoke to electors at Richmond and received a vote of thanks. He noted a £100 offer for proof that the late Mr Seddon refused permission to cut girls hair at Te Oranga, saying government records are not usually opened though he would waive this if guarantors provide £100 if statements fail. Applause and cheers followed.
River reports show Ashburton dirty and Rangitata clear with telegraphed updates indicating condition changes across the county today.
National Mortgage reports a fragment noting Sutton's Chain with emphasis on hardiness and a splendid cropper amid unclear context, suggesting a horticultural or agricultural item of note.
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