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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
2
Ephemeris data lists sunrise times from November 4 to November 17 with values around 4.20 to 4.98 hours. It also provides moon phases for November including First Quarter and New Moon details and perigee apogee timings.
On Monday November 6th the King’s Birthday the Post Office Ashburton will observe a close holiday. The Telegraph office will operate from 9 am to 5 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm. Mail dispatches move to close at 8:20 pm on Saturday. Letter delivery occurs at the Post Office counter between 7 pm and 8 pm on Saturday November 7th.
On November 6 at his Methven residence Leony Edward Heer aged 77 years. Also on November 6 at her son’s residence Lismore Ellen, beloved mother of John Paizigk and Shea Charles aged 87 years.
The Ashburton electoral roll likely to be released Monday lists 1735 names with 689 removals leaving 894 voters. It notes changes of address or name do not affect voting rights and explains the labor of roll preparation, plus plans for a second ballot. The piece also outlines a Wellington proposal for three-tier compulsory military training for 18 to 24 year olds, with three lines of service and a nine year total, including wide employer distribution to avoid continuous camp demands.
Wide price disparities at Wellington auction marts noted with rhubarb and cabbage selling low while tomatoes fetch high wholesale rates. Ashburton residents marked Guy Fawkes Day with festive events and a large effigy display. A Canterbury Land Board transfer of leases was announced and a rugby bowling body meeting adopted a motion on driving curtailment.
Hail showers were reported in Ashburton about 5 o clock this morning. The Sydney era notes a no stock sale at Tinwald with Ashburton selling on the 17th. Banks in Ashburton to close for King's Birthday and Christchurch Show. A Dunedin lecture on No Licences, and Wellington electric lighting shows a half year profit. Local fire alarm at 10.46 am. cottage destroyed. Community notices cover police court cases, lodge meetings, and public remarks at Oddfellows Hall. A modern medical remedy for rheumatism is advertised with price details.
The Ashburton Hospital Committee met to discuss lack of applicants for a certificated nurse after ads failed to draw any. They planned a £65 yearly salary, increased wages for a servant, and approved an ambulance fund of £126. The surgeon's October report noted 18 admissions, 13 discharges or deaths, and five operations.
United States ambassador White law Reid urges penny a word messaging for UK and US cable firms. Bankers discuss gold reserves as lean years loom. Blackmail verdict upholds defense. retired admiral Sir Harry Rawson listed. Lancashire cotton trade dispute likely settled with postponement to March 1. Leaguers score six tries and Yorkshire three in a game report.
Belgrade reports sixteen thousand Servian troops on the heights around Belgrade with Sharmadia division and two regiments ordered to the capital. The National Bank bullion and key stores are moved to Kragnevatz as general staff reinforce the frontier. A major Belgrade demonstration marks King Edward's birthday amid Austrian trench digging on the Servian frontier.
Wellington November 5 The Government will implement new Lyttelton Christchurch line rates on November 9. Ships goods moved by measurement will be capped at twice the dead weight rate, replacing previous weight or measurement options. Road metals and road-making materials shift from ten ton lots at half Class 2 rates to a three cent rate with a minimum charge of 1s 6d per ton.
Secretary for Ireland Mr Birrell will introduce on the 23rd a bill embodying Dudley Commission recommendations. It will devote a large sum to compulsory land purchase in congested districts and repeal Wyndham Act financial clauses from 1903.
Berlin reports Germany demands France express regret for violence against German consular officials at Catellanen. Germany would admit the German consul overstepped bounds. France refuses to apologize, says it will stick to the agreement and refers the incident to the Hague Convention.
The Times reports Germany uses the Casablanca incident to divert attention from Kaiser interview. Prince von Bülow is rattling sabre at France to push Reichstag toward new taxation.
A Taihape telegram reports F A Krebs a 36 year old labourer cut his wife’s throat and killed himself after beer fueled agitation. He lifted her chin then jumped from a cliff of about 300 feet. The wife survived though injured. Motive unknown.
Paris reports intense irritation over Germany's latest demand. Newspapers nationwide back the government's refusal to apologize, portraying a unified stance in press and public opinion.
London reports on a demand described as sheer impudence provoking mixed reactions. The Stock Exchange remains uneasy and cautious amid the stance and market chatter.
The American President Ship reports Taft carrying thirty states and Bryan sixteen, with Republicans gaining a working House majority and a two thirds Senate. Roosevelt praises Taft’s nomination as defeating radicalism while Democrats and farmers split support. The New York Times blames Bryan for perceived flaws and poor campaign strategy.
The kinematographic reproduction of Burns versus Squires, staged August 24 at the Stadium Sydney before 14000, will be shown at Oddfellows Hall tonight. Biograph rights secured by Edwin Geach MacMahon and Carroll, with a local Ashburton visit this Friday. Bill Squires will speak on incidents and perform ball punching demonstrations.
Christmas and New Year card assortment offered by the Guardian Office with selective prints Ready for order and delivery.
Madame Melba has warmly espoused the women's suffrage movement and believes women’s influence in selecting members of the House of Commons will improve the lot of women.
Mr J. D. Gobbe spoke to a fairly well attended audience at Ealing last evening. The chair, Mr McKeague, led the proceedings and the candidate received a vote of thanks on a motion by Mr Montgomery, seconded by Mr Worthington.
Telegraphed report from Darfield shows Mr Ives crossed the Rakaia river and spoke to electors at Coalgate at noon. He then addressed large meetings at South Malvern and Glentunnel school with strong applause and votes of thanks, backing the Government amid keen interest in the over-river contest against Mr Hardy.
A married man named William Kent loading kapoe from the ss Squall fell three feet on the wharf and broke his right leg below the knee. A police officer sought the ship's doctor who refused to come. Constable Armstrong bandaged him and he was sent to hospital.
Obituary from Dunedin dated November 6 reports the death of W. H. McKeay who served as librarian at the Supreme Court for many years. He was the colony's oldest legal practitioner, aged ninety two.
Ashburton County Council met with members including C J Harper and J Studholme. The Wakanus Creek was cleaned after D Wood deposited £50. actual cost £42 with refund due. Overseer Chas Morrison reported on water supply, shingle at intakes, new pipes, and race maintenance. urged landowners to overhauls races or Council will act at owners’ expense.
Advertisement touts RHEUMO as a complete cure for rheumatism lumbago and sciatica claiming it cleanses the system of all uric acid. It cites hundreds of testimonials and states the medicine is sold by chemists and storekeepers at 6d to 4s 6d per bottle.
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