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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
2
West Virginia sellers present unpacked run of Luo leather articles for presentation use. Items include writing cases dressing cases silver mounted purses music carriers glove and handkerchief boxes ladies companions handbags and more such goods.
The essay argues that the drinker and liquor trade are pivotal to the economy, taxation, and public budgets. It portrays the drinker as a public benefactor funding chancellors, wages, and national institutions, and urges tolerance of licensed grog shops to sustain revenue and social order.
The piece argues the ballot will decide which side is right in the public revenue debate, contrasting views on private revenue from trade with humanitarian concerns. It invokes the Greek poet's view of life to urge voters to consider the broader truth and humanity before casting their vote.
The Premier Sir Joseph Ward traveled from Wellington to Christchurch and will likely return tonight. Ashburton bread prize winner A Martin also competed in Christchurch securing third prize. A youth Patrick McCinn, formerly at Burnham Training School, is re committed to the institution. Trout total 29 caught by Donshire and Pilbrow weigh 4 to 10 lbs in the Rukaia river. Education Department telegrams outline teacher salary increases to minimum and maximum scales with annual £5 rises. John Holmes promoting flax dressing prize with potential £156,000 annual income for cost reductions. Mrs Hardy hosted tea at Waddington with Ma G A C supporters gifting silver scent bottles. praising Mr Hardy. Ashburton electors urged to vote to restore prosperity and support strict liquor licensing.
A reader asks why Signor people have not published pictures of alleged sly grog slops in the Ne license area. The query implies criticism of Ashburton's progress under Nelicense and challenges evidence of illicit activity.
November 13 THAMIS ruling by Me Burgess Warden and Magistrate in a Miners' Union case finds strike levy not illegal for aiding strikers after the strike day. It also rules the council exceeded powers in imposing the levy, yielding judgment for the defendants.
Moderate attendance at Farmers' Co operative Association sale and Havelock Street Mart due to holidays, with prices for geera, pigs, cattle, and produce listed. Central Mart reports good buyer turnout, clear entry of pigs poultry and produce, and solid prices across poultry pigs and vegetables.
Alessis H. Matson and Co offered for Mr G J Johnson a Charles Street Allenton property of nearly one acre with a five room house, detached wash house, and improvements. It began at 200 pounds and was withdrawn at 250 pounds.
A cable from the Governor of Maine to Mr J Ginson of Auckland reports the Maine people will uphold the prohibitory law both commercially and morally to control liquor traffic.
November manifesto from the Premier in Wellington defends Progressive Liberalism against Conservative critique. It lauds lands settlement, fair wages, old age pensions, and social measures, while pledging public works funding and growth with faith in the nation’s future.
Press Association dispatch from Christchurch reports a record turnout at the A and P Show on People’s Day with 85 000 in attendance for the diverting events. Fine light horse judging and strong afternoon jumping were noted alongside several minor spills. Ashburton exhibitors claimed prizes in ponies and harness events including Miss Teabel Whitton and D G Wright’s Welsh Meteor.
A Napier survey counted entrants to local hotels between 7 30 and 10 00 on a recent Saturday night excluding ports and clubs. The tally showed 295 people 30 and over 20 to 90 16 to 20 women 12 to on a total of 295 with many youths drinking and some intoxicated. The report urges residents to note the ongoing debauchery and to question licensing controls on No License districts and hotel supervision.
The Baring Square choir held its annual picnic at Sharplin's Falls near Staveley. Guests toured the falls via Bowyers stream and two bridges, photographed the scene, and praised Sharplin for preserving the bush. The correspondent urged government protection for the site.
The formal opening of the St Andrews Lawn Tennis Club courts in the Domain will occur on Tuesday afternoon. At 9 o'clock this morning it was reported that the Rangitata Ashburton and Rakaia were clear.
A No-license circular claims strong liquor reductions and lists figures on beer and spirits in Ashburton since the Liquor Restriction Act of 1904. It notes 102,982 gallons of beer and stout, 8,953 cases of whisky, 536 cakes of wine, 3,380 bottles of brandy and other spirits, alleging large unnotified and smuggled imports.
Mr Birrell spoke at a Liberation Society meeting held at City Temple in London on November 13. Suffragists interrupted his address as clashes erupted between supporters and opponents, resulting in thirteen women and three men being ejected from the venue.
London reports Lord Rosebery's committee on reforming the Lords recognizes the need to alter composition and widen representation beyond heredity. The panel argues reform would gain value if enacted while the Lords hold a high position in the country's esteem.
Discussion centers on Mr Asquith’s planned revision of Mr Burns's distress committee circular with Labour input. He promises to remove two disqualifications, leaving committees free to withhold aid from improper applicants, while Burns seeks to bar habitual loafers.
Cape Otway reports the four masted barque Falls of Halladale from New York to Melbourne wrecked at the mouth of the Purdle river. No news on the crew.
Racing at Christchurch on November 14 reports good weather and fast course with a strong crowd. Hurdles results list Lyrist Stronghold first, Alexis winning the Cressy Welter, and Obligigato taking Seymour Handicap, with close margins and times around 8 minutes and 1 minute 14 seconds.
Christchurch reports a large attendance as the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club closes its spring meeting in fine weather. Winners include Are Light A Lady Clare, Arbitrator, HTF Nicol's Durbar, Prince Warbeck, Al Franaz, Gold Leafs, Lord Eling, J McPonnell's Advocate, with times ranging from about 2 minutes 17 seconds to 4 minutes.
From Constantinople Albanians are restless as Austria introduces a bill in the Reichsrat to ratify Emperor Josephs sovereignty over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Reported via Press Association with Vienna timing in mid November.
November 1943 Berlin reports the Radbod mine disaster where a methane or ore spread halted rescue efforts. Some sources claim 320 miners perished while entombed, restoring caution to search operations and signaling a paralyzing industrial tragedy.
Report of campaign meetings for Liberal and Government candidates across Geraldine Kirwee Darfield Arundel Clandeboye and Selwyn. Voters heard strong endorsements for Flatman Nosworthy Ivess and other speakers with volleys of questions and unanimous or near unanimous votes of thanks amid cheers and chants.
Correspondence from S.8 Chapman disputes Mr Nosworthy's claimed statement at the Willowby meeting. The writer denies the imputation and defends Nosworthy's position in the dispute over the editor's note.
A letter to the editor argues against Grenadier’s stance on the locker system and Prohibition. The writer cites farmer testimony about costs under license, questions the restoral of prohibition, and praises the town’s policing and sergeant's energy in enforcing open bar rules.
William Harding argues against open hotels and liquor sales noting that alcohol fosters drunkenness and harms families. He questions promises of happiness and lower rates, urging readers to consider the real consequences of licensing and its impact on homes and society.
Knox College at Dunedin offered the Rev W Hewitson of Knox Church the mastership with a £600 yearly salary. Hewitson was to take time to consider the proposal after the Presbyterian Assembly session on November 14.
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