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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
2
A dentist runs weekly clinics at the Methven branch every Tuesday to 9 pm Thursday evenings at the same time and also holds sessions at the Railway Hotel Rakata every Tuesday from 4 pm.
Extract of rennet sixty one and Je bottle lime water made with pure English lime sugar of milk finest quality our own importing shows a period ad promoting dairy and baking ingredients with brand specifics.
A long discussive piece surveys industrial possibilities in the North Island, noting silkworm breeding, cement making, maize production, and domestic brands like glass and blacking. It references Mr Richardson, Mr McNab, and Andrew Carnegie’s views on wealth and intellectual pursuits, then shifts to Mataura dairy policy and the Mataura defeat of McNab, ending with notes on Ashburton water-supply financing and municipal securities.
The passage argues money lenders should ease credit for acres and suggests a prosperous town can borrow on terms from a year ago since the securities have fixed value and cannot significantly depreciate. It advocates caution by lenders if market values remain stable.
Ashburton reports slow wind changes and calm seas while parish fines for drunkenness are noted. Lamb and wool production prospects rise with a large frozen lamb export season expected. local rail portfolio shifts, church bazaar, farewell for Grigg family, and Auckland engineers honored for ship repair. Military appointments and resignations cascade through South Canterbury volunteers.
The Sydney Mail reports interest in a Victorian millers plan to form a cooperative company to manage the local flour trade. Mills would hold shares and trade would be allocated by agreed proportions, while export sales would be handled by individual mills. Wheat growers may oppose reduced competition, though the group could expand eastern trade with favorable prices to establish Australia in Eastern markets.
Mr William Anderson plans a return tour of The Squatter's Daughter to larger Middle Island centers after a North Island run. The melodramatic tale follows Violet Enderby and Tom Bathurst, with bush life grit, and the Ashburton season is limited to two midweek performances next Thursday and Friday.
The popular light motorcycle The Matogacoche is now visible on Ancred Street. These small machines satisfy owners wherever used, with simplified working parts and low maintenance. Over 100 miles can be ridden on one gallon of petrol. Enquiries solicited at 1106.
Mr Flatman closes his Ashburton address before the second ballot urging voters to back Liberal policy and attack Conservative claims. He notes five parliamentary returns, supports a three fifths licensing majority, and thanks the chair and supporters. A telegram from Hon. Robert McNab wishes him success and a return to Parliament.
Mr W Nosworthy addressed a large gathering at the Oddfellows Hall with Mr H Davis presiding. He revisited earlier remarks and critiqued opposition articles. The audience gave strong applause and enthusiasm remained high. A near unanimous vote of thanks and confidence sealed his bid as future Ashburton member. No questions were asked of Mr Flatman or Mr Neeworthy by No-license or Liquor party representatives.
Voters in Ashburton faced light morning turnout as heavy rain and intermittent showers persisted. Supporters hoped for a strong poll but rain and lack of licensing issues kept enthusiasm low, especially among women voters. Counting at the Court House was expected by 6 45 with two names on the ballot simplifying deputy duties.
The Premier spoke at noon endorsing land settlement and cheap credit at or below 4 percent. He defended the annuity scheme, attacked the Public Service Board, and denied railway losses while citing cost cuts and new facilities. He warned against opposing party influence and urged caution against theory.
Official Wellington count ends with 10 074 votes for no license and 7 279 for continuance. Valid votes total 18 511, with 870 informal ballots. No proposal carried as 1085 votes were required. election closes with no license approval.
In Gisborne the deputies report continuance 260, reduction 2677, no-license 8716 though official tally incomplete. In Auckland Parnell local aid poll minimizes reduction with no-license losing by 19 votes. continuance 2862, no-license 3664, valid votes 6509, reduction carried.
Wellington November 23 reports show formal inquiry found active boycott attempts in the Hutt district linked to the focal option poll. Observers cite storekeepers and patrons affected, while licensing case details reveal debate over barmaids and No-License criticisms as recounts proceed with thousands of papers to review.
An official social recount of Ashburton electorate licensing votes shows Restoration 8071 and Non-Restoration 9611 in polls with 5682 informal votes, confirming no proposal carried and the area remains No-License. The first count recorded Restoration 8039 and Non-Restoration 2630, indicating the Restoration party gained 32 votes while No-License fell by 19.
Steady rain fell from yesterday evening through today aiding crops, pastures, and gardens as drought relief improves soil warmth. Farmers expect benefits despite minor delays in shearing and variable rainfall across Wanganni Napier Christchurch Timaru areas, with renewed water reserves and widespread relief for forages and rapeseed.
The Magistrate ruled for Nurse Brown against the Hospital Trustees in Napier on November 24, awarding £125 for wrongful dismissal from an asserted £200 claim.
At Dunedin on November 24 Henry Blair eight and Daniel McCarkindale eighteen pleaded guilty to forging a school certificate to gain government railway service work. Justice Williams proposed probation for six months with a conditional payment of £5 2s costs, stating he would imprison full adults but avoid gaol for youths.
Gov Sutton promotes Magnum Bonum K Swede noted as record weight per acre and high feeding value, with National Mortgage as context.
United States tariff debate features Carnegie urging revenue tariff while protectionists defend the policy for new countries. News notes include the Bishop of Southwell becoming Archbishop of Cape Town, Castro’s Europe trip, a Haitian revolt near Port Prince, and Spanish convicts’ breakout attempt at Granada with guard reinforcements.
A sailor named Nadin in Canning Town killed three children and wounded his wife who tried to stop him. He also attempted suicide. Believed to be insane, the act shocked the area as police investigate the terrible crime.
News from New York reports a cattle disease affecting ten counties in Pennsylvania and signs of spread to Maryland. The U.S. government orders drastic measures including wholesale slaughter and disinfection to curb the outbreak.
Vienna officials and press react to Sir Edward Grey's speech as the Emperor Francis Joseph urges a peaceful Balkans solution while Fremdenblatt alone voices praise.
Vienna on November 23 reports Austria has again protested the continuation of the Turkish boycott of Austrian steamers and goods.
In St. Petersburg the Czar appeared publicly for the first time in years attending the Grand Duke Alexis funeral. He walked behind the coffin from Nicholas Station to the fortress of St. Peter and Paul amid extraordinary security measures to prevent any attack.
The United Irish League declines to permit the Wars of Fingall to hunt the Meath hounds in a dispute over land. The movement aims to distribute lands to landless people of tenanted lands in Meath, opposing certain opponents.
Reports from Nganking the capital of Ngan wel say the mutiny among troops is not serious. Mutineers were defeated and not allowed to enter the town.
In Calcutta on November 23 Satyendra’s effigy was burned privately in many homes with Bargali rites. Students in northern Calcutta gathered in meetings to honor his memory.
The Kaiser, reading a prepared speech handed to him by Prince von Bülow, replied to Berlin's burgomasteres at the municipal centenary. He noted passing clouds should not cast a separating shadow between the Kaiser and the people.
Teheran dispatch reports the Shah issuing a rescript abolishing the constitution an affront to Britain and Russia. Legations lodge urgent representations and pressure is expected to enforce the British and Russian demands. The Shah claims Islamic law justifies the move citing anti Islamic provisions of the new constitution.
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