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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
2
Readers urged to express views briefly and avoid personal attacks. The note explains New Zealand law allows a second ballot voter to cast a ballot if they did not vote at the first, but emphasizes voting at the first ballot as a civic duty.
At the tallow sales in London on November 12, 822 casks were offered and 268 sold with prices unchanged. In addition 14 000 quarters of Australian wheat for November December shipment sold at 87s fd.
Teabel Hickman died in Tinwald on November 18 1906 aged 40 years. Inserted by her loving sisters and brothers.
The Thaa peli carries 27 assisted passengers with £372 declared capital and the Papanui holds 148 assisted immigrants. the Papanui’s passengers declare £5000 capital excluding nominated travelers. The Franke's Bay Land Board approves Piripiri block opening for settlement near Dannevirke.
Reports from Christchurch note good weather for People’s Day at the show. A Melbour me suggests Me B A Cooper barrister once practised in New Zealand has died. Captain Edwin forwards a wind forecast, Ashburton cadet team visits Timaru for a match with Timaru Waitaki and Otago high schools. The liquor licensing issue looms for Ashburton electors with a Tuesday vote. Reverend J J North cites concerns about Chinese life in Wellington. The Domain at Ashburton looks lush with abundant growth and blooming roses, promising restfulness to townspeople. Auction sale at Vanered Street replaces Erich linen and other goods.
In Christchurch on November 12 labourers vow to vote no licensure after hotelkeepers refuse calls to reduce beer to a shilling per pint. The dispute centers on cheap beer demanded by wharf workers.
A magisterial enquiry in Bunedin examined the fire that destroyed the Miners Union offices on October 7. Witnesses including the secretary and auditors were in the offices on October 6, 8 p.m. A £200 plus deficiency was noted. the jury found the fire originated in the Union offices with no determined cause.
News briefs detail A Terry of Linton cutting his throat and collapsing at Palmerston Hospital, Charles H. Baynes dying at Feilding from brain illness, and William McKinley found dead aboard the Waipapa near Lyttelton after a motorboat voyage. An infant found in Wellington harbour is reported dead with no signs of violence or birth evidence. coroner calls it found dead in harbour.
This morning Hampstead and Borough School cadets contested the Bullock Shield on the rifle range. Hampstead won by 93 points after two of three matches. The first match, June 3, Hampstead edged Borough by 3 points amid tricky wind values and several top shooters misfiring.
London reports urge cheaper cable rates and imperial cooperation while Mrs Asquith appeals for aid to London poor. An explosion in Berlin mines entombs 400 workers with 36 rescued. fate of others unknown. Rugby Union hosts Wallabies dinner. medals awarded to Olympic team. a coal dealer in Wigan jailed for attempting to bribe players to throw a match.
Australian harvest prospects show official wheat estimates around ten bushels per acre. Reports include a gruesome discovery near Laverton, native bodies found in the bush, and ongoing police investigations. Other items note Mount Lyell Company dividends and assets, Murray Waters agreement signing, Kauri Timber Company strong position, and No umea wreck report.
Crowds in Calcutta gathered as fragments of the Muzzaffarpore murderer's bones were sent to various towns as relics. The scene reflected broad support among Hindus with ashes collected for veneration.
Advertisement claims headaches stem from stomach issues and mid dose Chamberlain's Tablets can correct it. Takes effect when first signs appear to lessen severity and are sold by Ashburton Drug Company.
The Czar urges King Peter and Prince George to pursue a moderate pacific policy amid rising tensions in Europe. Vienna reports M Fanikeris condemning Servia's conduct as unseemly and threatening, hoping Austria-Hungary need not deploy forces to quell unrest. France and Britain notify Servia of admonitions received November 13, with Vienna accusing Serbs of preparing bands to spark an insurrection in Bosnia.
Lord Lansdowne told the Senior Constitutional Club that the government of Ireland governs to humiliate the loyal minority. He argued the act of governing in Ireland is deliberate and injurious, while Indians abroad observe lawlessness unpunished in Ireland.
In Melbourne on November 12 the adjournment of the House was secured by Mr Deakin for Mr Fisher, delaying proceedings until Tuesday.
Mr Fisher submitted the new ministry to the Governor-General listing Prime Minister and Treasurer Mr Fisher Attorney-General Mr Hughes External Affairs Mr Batchellor Home Affairs Mr Mahon Postmaster-General Mr Thomas Defence Senator Pearce Customs Mr Tudor Vice-president Senator McGregor Honorary Minister Mr Hutchkor The members will be sworn in tomorrow.
The Times reports on Mr Deakin's standing as a statesman in London noting his Sydney message hopes for renewed energy and health to serve Australia and the Empire. He is pictured as an Australian leader with influence across the Empire alongside Sir Wilfrid Laurier of Canada. He will command authority on imperial policy in any future role.
The Daily News forecasts new government action under Mr Fisher, predicting bold measures and a strong chance he will shape administration policy.
The Morning Post argues that Mr Deakin should become the Commonwealth High Commissioner. It says his prestige and intellect would aid imperial education of British governments and the British public.
In Allenton Maslin spoke last night with Craighead in chair and answered Socialist questions, receiving a hearty vote of thanks. Flatman held meetings at Willowby and Flemington, presiding S Chapman and others. audiences praised his lucid address and he was thanked unanimously for the Flemington appearance.
Mr Ivess held a successful meeting at Greendale with Mr Holland in the chair. A large landowner challenged the graduated land tax, questions lasting about thirty minutes. The Hampstead School heard Mr Tress's address and about one hundred electors, including many ladies, attended. A vote of thanks followed the speech and a hearty appreciation was recorded for Mr Ivess.
Mr C J Harper chaired a well attended Westerfeld gathering for Mr W Nosworthy. Harper praised Nosworthy as a diligent county and road board member and urged electors to back him in Parliament. Nosworthy spoke for about ninety minutes and answered questions, receiving warm thanks and support.
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