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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
3
London November 11 Ma Asquith gave a sympathetic reply to Lord Courtney and the Proportional Representation Society's deputation.
Durban dispatch reports Dinizala pleads not guilty to a 23 count indictment accusing him of encouraging rebellion by collecting arms and harboring rebels.
Prince Bulow defends Germany’s Far East aims after a controversial interview. He says Berlin sought only to win a share of Pacific trade, denied aggressive plans, and did not seek to curb Japanese growth.
The House of Commons discussed allowing email investors to invest in remunerative colonial securities with home guarantees. Lloyd George was asked about the advisability, but the Under-Secretary for the Board of Trade said facilities should be provided by colonial governments.
In Melbourne on November 11 Mr Deakin said he would not name a successor after handing in his resignation to Lord Dudley. Dudley summoned Mr Fisher who then undertook the task of forming a ministry as political shifts unfold.
Wellington reports October exports up from 1907 with mutton lamb and oats increasing by 95 089 pounds while butter cheese beef and hemp decline by 77 946 pounds. Net principal exports rise by 17 743 pounds year over year.
In Auckland the Supreme Court found William Richard McLean guilty on all counts for attempted murder and assaulting Constable Maher. He possessed whisky while traveling a prohibited district and attacked the officer with a timber. He faced a 20 year sentence after previous violent convictions. He attempted escape, striking at police with sledge-hammer blows before being subdued by fifteen constables.
Canterbury New Zealand reports the 4A and P Association’s Aetro politan Show opening at Addington in fine weather. Machinery displays praised as the finest in years with up-to-date implements and car exhibits drawing attention. Tomorrow judges will assess sheep, cattle, horses, and produce with parades and hurdle events planned.
Mr Nosworthyth denies a circulating report about his voting preference for the Second Ballot. He claims the speaker at Willowby show last week was not present and notes the reporter is on another candidate's committee.
A letter to the editor from Grenadier argues that restoring hotel bars will bring moral decline and heavy costs for business and farmers. He cites a farmer who estimates weekly visits total about £1 per self-indulgence and shouting, questioning whether the expense is worth it.
At noon today Mr Nosworthy spoke to voters in the Wakanui school room. Despite short notice the attendance was good, with several ladies present. After answering questions he received a hearty vote of thanks moved by Mr Dalton and seconded by Mr McDowell. a further vote of thanks went to the chairman Mr Doak.
Mr J D Gobbe addressed a well attended meeting of electors at Easing last evening with Mr Bennett in the chair. The candidate delivered a vigorous speech and was tendered a very hearty vote of thanks on the motion of Mr Trethewey and seconded by Mr Small.
The General Assembly in Dunedin reports on state of religion with regional Sunday service attendance figures from Auckland to Southland. Averages show 41.9 percent overall attendance and 36.6 percent male to female communicants, with urging to maintain spiritual aims in church work.
Wellington authorities have distributed a quarter of a million pounds voted by Parliament for back blocks reading to district engineers and local bodies. The work can proceed at once.
The yearly auction at Tattersalls featured drafts from Elderslie and Burnside. Prices ranged from 80 to 600 guineas with several notable consignments like Martian-Neva and Stepniak lineages selling to various buyers including Mr C G D Greenwood and Mr W Hayes. Other buyers included Mr H Gaisford and Mr F Bolt with multiple Steymiak crosses fetching mid-range sums.
In Adelaide on November 11 Victoria posted 411 for five with Ransford scoring 151 Vernon 67 Macanster 30 and Laver 43 while South Australia slipped to 54 runs for three wickets in reply.
The Wallabies scored three goals including a penalty and two tries in London, defeating the opponent in a November match reported by the Press Association.
Nautical inquiry into the Hawea stranding concludes with all concerns cleared and certificates returned. Weather notes report high temperatures in Ashburton and forecast northerly winds as Captain Edwin warns of a falling barometer. Political details cover Ashburton district nominations and polling plans, wool-classing demonstrations at Willowburg, and a humorous campaign trek by Mr Gobbe ending in Ashburton.
Ashburton County Council announces the election of candidates for the Mount Bluth division. Returning Officer FL Malnwaeng reports results and confirms members of the county council for the coming term.
A list shows candidates duly nominated for County Councillors in the Upper Ashburton riding with details of the nominees and riding context.
Man BH Flatman invites the Electorate to meetings tonight and on upcoming Saturdays and Mondays in Willowby Fleming ton Lismore Mayfield Ruapuna Allenton and Tangrad with auctions at 8 15 p m and 7 p m across multiple locations including Ceja Room Front Street.
Mr W Nosworthy will meet and address electors at Westerfield on Thursday evening November 12. Electors of Mayfield and Lismore are invited to meet at Lishore on Saturday November with Mr Nosworthy citing heath centre talks as not possible to discuss previously. Correspondence P O Box 51 Ashburton.
A flat, well fenced 400 acre estate with 100 acres cropped and the rest good pasture. Includes a six room house and stable facilities. Believed to rise in value. small landings in growing demand yearly. Asking price £8 106 per acre. Sold by H. Matson and Co.
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