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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
4
Matson and Co advertise a 450 acre country holding near Reiburton with a six room dwelling, stable, chat house, good fencing and water. 100 acres in oats, rest pasture and plough, subdivided and near town with fireproof buildings, offered at £10 per acre and expected to sell quickly.
Two property notices describe 660 acres to lease at a low rent per acre with 12 sheep per acre and a five room house plus sheds near Ashburton. Annual rent £29 14s net. goodwill priced at £1280. Also 400 acre fully fenced farm with 6 room house and stables. 100 acres cropped, rest pasture. price £8 10s per acre. Both by H Matson and Co.
A reader complaining about Prohibition Party efforts to back Mr David Jones argues his record is unclear and outsider status weakens his claim. The writer contrasts Jones with Nosworthy as a local, experienced candidate and accuses Massey Ward interference, urging support for Nosworthy over Jones.
A reader complains about Rev. Hammond’s remarks at an Ashburton licensing debate. The letter cites his jibe at a dissenting audience member as a fool and recalls a prior insult comparing restoration supporters to Sydney slum residents devoid of brains. The writer urges restraint and accuses him of arrogance.
Christchurch November 4 Protest from the No-License party against lodging large quantities of trade literature in Christ church and other post offices for delivery on November 16 when it will be too late to reply to circular statements before the general election.
Lyttelton Harbour Board meets and cuts wharfage on general merchandise to 8d a ton grain to 3d a ton coal to 6d a ton and frozen meat to 2d a ton. The changes take effect January 1 1909 and are expected to save about £4050 per year.
A compensation case over government acquisition of a corner land block behind the Cathedral for a Customs House and government buildings opened. Justice Denniston presided with assessors Hugo Friedlander for claimants and James McKerrán for the government. Owners Macfarlane, R. M. Macdonald, and F A Archer sought £26,385. the government offered £16,000, which was declined. case continues.
The North Canterbury Charitable Aid Board met yesterday. The secretary reported 166 cases in notice or urgent handling since September. relief continued in 74 cases and granted in 9 new ones. medical relief in 11. Eleven admitted to institutials, 14 left or died. Receipts £3188 12s 6d, including £1162 7s 6d bequests. Expenditure £2876 8s 7d with various items listed and office costs £348 6s. Report approved.
A testimonial from Miss Malibi of Wellington describes years of skin disease and pain. After trying many medicines without relief, she was advised to use Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills, which she credits with restoring her health and clearing her skin. The advertisement touts the pills as a blood purifier with global reputation and links impure blood to various ailments including pimples and boils.
Reports say trout are very plentiful this season in all district rivers. Anglers seeking the best tackle at low prices should visit Johnston's new stock now. Ex s.a Tongariro.
Auction notes describe 1060 ACRIS as part of the Maronan estate with grazing land and crops, a new house, implement shed, sheep yards, and purchasers over them. It lists 8hip McLaren Com pound Engine with 140lbs Certificate, 3 Speeds, and Watkin's Patent Crane attached.
The document schedules court dates across several months from November 1908 to February 1909. It lists Thursdays and Tuesdays with specific days and months, indicating planned hearings or submissions.
The Mayfield Methodist Church held anniversary sermons by Rev R J Liddell of Ashburton. Afternoon sermon on Will a neuro God and evening sermon And Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. A Monday social followed with choir anthems and a solo. The church is now debt free. Rev Beech spoke on the Humours of Backblock Life in the North Island to a crowded audience.
Sick headache is caused by a stomach disorder and a medium dose of Chamberlain’s Tablets can correct it. If taken at the first signs of an attack they greatly lessen its severity. For sale by the Ashburton Drug Company.
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