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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 21, 1908
Page
2
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Readers are advised that the term addressed to correspondents is deemed too personal for publication and will not be printed in full. The matter concerns private matters and is not suitable for public discussion.
Elizabeth Johnston, wife of David Johnston, died at her residence Riverside Waia nui on Friday the 20th aged 55 years.
The editorial lauds stable leadership in local government, citing Ashburton County’s chairmen including J. Harper who after nine years in the post and twenty-four on the council will retire. It argues long tenure can benefit administrative bodies and public interest, comparing with New Zealand county governance.
Press notes Mr McNab as a strikingly white politician and reports 17 000 more votes this year than the list election with 14 000 for Government and 3 000 for Opposition. River report says Ashburton rivers are fishable and weather favours tillage for rape and turnips though crop outcomes depend on rainfall. A school budget warns salary cuts if Allenton elevates status, Cinderella school drama delights crowds, strawberries cheap in Auckland with Waitemata district deliveries. Marlborough suffers a mice plague spreading from Koromiki to Mahakipawa.
Minister J A Millar and private secretary Thomsen journeyed to Dunedin by morning express. Robert McNab will defer handing in his plan as Minister of Lands and Agriculture until writs return, likely Tuesday or Wednesday. Reports note good trout catches near Ashburton, strong wool prices in Christchurc, and a busy county with shearers and Oddfellows lodge activities.
The Ashburton Board of Managers met to review bank balances and fixed deposits, consider use of classrooms for civil service exams, and note dressmaking vacancies. Receipts total £32 4s 10d with expenditure £97 12s 6d, leaving a small credit. discussions on a new Technical School site concluded with a plan to write to the Borough Council seeking a lease of a one acre reserve behind Nealon’s Hotel for a future school.
Dunedin reports persistent rumours that Mr Hanan may decline election to push efforts to persuade Mr McNab to run for Invercargill in the Government interest.
Timaru sporting notes list acceptances for the Timaru paces including Short Handicap and Flying Handicap as well as the Timaru Gardicap and Potbel Stakes with numerous horses and weights. Tuesday nominations close for the Ashburton Trotting Club meeting at Ashburton racecourse, featuring Durbar aiming to beat the Australasian two mile record held by Ribbonwood.
The Ashburton electoral contest pits Mr F P. R. Platman against Mr W. Nosworthy. Nosworthy spoke at Tinwald and Hampstead, denouncing the Second Ballot Act and criticizing railway policy while advocating freehold acquisition and closer settlement. He addressed local issues, answered questions, and received warm applause from a large audience.
London reports that Mr Asquith announced a new Education Bill aimed at a compromise acceptable to major factions. The Times notes potential concessions to Nonconformists and Catholics while key issues remain on denominational instruction and contracts. The Tablet urges Catholic education under Catholic supervision.
Sir Edward Grey spoke in Scarborough praising Opposition support for government foreign policy and noting Britain’s aim of a strong navy. He described Turkey’s change as historically wonderful and urged timely action in the Near East while acknowledging slow progress and a hoped for European conference.
Ottawa reports great satisfaction over negotiations for a state owned Atlantic cable with Tri perial Government and potential cooperation from Australia and New Zealand. Canadians foresee halved Britain Australia rates and long term cheaper telecommunication.
Mr Balfour told about 4500 at Cardiff for the National Vision of Conservative Associations annual conference that government policy would uphold the traditional foreign stance of Lord Lansdowne and Lord Salisbury. He said Irish unionists would not weaken Britain's voice in Europe.
Mr Flatman spoke at Hampstead and Allenton meetings last evening criticising Opposition claims of extravagance and maladministration. He rejected ties to a Geraldine matter, produced letters from committees, and received cheers and a bouquet. Votes of thanks and confidence were carried at both venues.
At the Cardiff conference 1500 delegates voted Lord Cawdor as next president. Bonar Law moved a resolution praising fiscal reform and endorsing Mr Balfour's Birmingham policy. The motion passed unanimously.
In Eltham on November 21 the final count shows Dive 1618 Wale 1885 Wilkinson 1013 and Astbury 679 with ten permits remaining to come.
Final tally shows Allen with 2556 votes, Clark 2463, Barr 102. Allen falls short of an absolute majority.
In Wellington suburbs, recount of local option polls shows No license gains from 26 to 206. The result tightens the anti license lead across the district as officials finalize tabulation.
William Anderson and his dramatic company return after years with The Squatter's Daughter an Australian play set between Bathurst and Jenolan Caves. The production features bush life, sheep shearing, contests, real bushranging and stage effects. They perform in Ashburton on Thursday and Friday next.
Mr Balfour speaking at Cardiff warned that while the Government would adhere to naval policy, a strong military force is essential. He criticized three Education Bills and anticipated a fourth, defended the Church in Wales, and urged fiscal reform as a coming national change to unite the Empire and steady industry.
London November 20 Myr Asquith announced an early date for a Bill to prohibit hop substitutes in beer. The move aims to regulate brewing ingredients and protect product quality.
Reports from Teheran indicate the Shah has rejected the constitution, opting for artificial demonstrations and backing from religious leaders.
Prince Bulow presented a Reichstag bill to raise 25 million pounds in additional taxes and defend the navy amid rapid German economic growth. He warned Britain’s mistrust need not lead to war if restraint guided affairs at home and abroad, while Herr Sydow argued Germany could bear higher taxes on beer, spirits, and tobacco, still lower than Britain's.
Ter Press Association reports the Dinizyin trial beginning in Durban on November 19 with courtroom proceedings under way.
Lord Minto, in Lucknow, thanked the Talukdars of Oudh for loyalty to the Crown and said he did not believe the times justified delaying wider political reform. He warned against the anarchical conspiracy threatening personal safety and public security and vowed to forge special weapons to eradicate the evil undermining the country’s welfare.
The second murderer Satyendera in the Gossain case was executed in Calcutta. He was cremated within the hour after the execution, per early reports dated November 24.
The Maharajah of Saleguja offered to pay the expenses of a permanent police guard for Queen Victoria's statue at Nagpur. This gesture aims to ensure protection amid tensions surrounding the monument.
Henry Rosenburg also known as Howard Freeman was jailed for seven days by the Acting Registrar for evasion in his bankruptcy examination. The case follows the Freeman and Wallace matter with a £450 damages award against the Freeman Wallace Medical Institution and a jury rider urging suppression of such pernicious institutions.
A Royal audience aboard the Makura marks the Vancouver service introduction with Sydney manager Mr Jackson presiding. Sir A J Gould and officials praise naval architecture and Union Steam Ship Company while Mr Coulter and Mr Larke commend Australia Canada trade links. Jackson notes no long term contract yet and urges Commonwealth Government to support enduring service.
Alexander defeated Doust in a tight four set match while Wilding beat Rowe in straight sets. Tomorrow’s schedule features a singles final between Alexander and Wilding and a doubles match with Brookes and Wilding facing Alexander and Wright. The outcome could influence Davis Cup selections.
Rheumo acts directly on blood to remove excess uric acid and claims to cure rheumatism gout lumbago and sciatica. Advertisers state it is the safest reliable remedy though not a cure all and note availability from chemists and stores at 2s 6d and 1d per dose.
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