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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
4
A firm proclaims tailoring as a craft of perception rather than strict rules. It promises to assist customers in selecting suiting for both person and purpose and to faithfully fit the fabric into a comfortable, well hanging garment. The method varies by case, with satisfaction guaranteed.
The Canterbury Co operative Egg Poultry and Produce Company Limited at 465 Tuam Street Christchurch operates as eggs and poultry merchants with fruit and produce, also offering land estate and commission agency services as general auctioneers.
Announcement to Builders and the Public of Ashburton and District that they have taken over the business once run by Mr R Doan in Havelock Street as a painter paperhanger and decorator. Large stocks of oils paints leads varnishings and paper hangings continue. Skilled workmen available to any part of town or country on short notice. Address Have lock Street next H Stephenson s.
Direct from the Manufacturers DY offers a range of leather writing cases dressing cases purses music carriers glove and handkerchief boxes ladies companions handbags and related items. Includes photo frames albums postcard boxes and various boxes and stands.
High Commissioner cable from London dated November 21 notes a dull market for frozen meat with low spirits and minimal demand. Dutch mutton and River Plate lamb prices fall while Canterbury lamb holds. beef supplies are heavy with River Plate chilled beef selling at lower prices.
London under the Frozen Meat Trades Association quotes indicate Canterbury and Southland lamb beef and mutton prices for bulk parcels. Grain reports total wheat and flour afloat to UK and Continental Europe, with Atlantic and Pacific shipment figures.
Auckland reports the first wool sale of the season set for Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce. Catalogued lots total 4659, with higher overall volumes than last year due to fine weather speeding shearing. Quality described as exceptionally good and fleece standards higher than the recent average.
At a Gore meeting supporters express regret over Hon Robert McNab defeat and urge his quick return to politics. Palmerston North remarks praise Lands and Agriculture admin. call for drastic reforms yet not a change of government. seek a new minister aligned with reform and democracy.
London December 23. After paying debenture interest and adding £35,000 to the receive accounts the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company shows a credit balance of £6,624. A dividend of 5 percent is to be paid, £195 to be carried forward. It is proposed to add £50,000 to the capital reserve out of surplus from realisations.
In Invercargill on November 23 David Cochrane secretary of the Southland Frozen Meat Company faced perjury charges from Watson Bros farmers. He allegedly swore in a civil Supreme Court action that the company shipped on the first vessel without consulting the shipper. The Watsons had sued after their Watsons sheep were shipped on the Turakina during a fire with no insurance. The prosecution's case was incomplete when court adjourned.
Mrs Barklie wife of Rev J K Barklie of Geraldine died after a gig accident on Pleasant Valley road. Her horse stumbled near McLeod's corner causing both women to be thrown. Mrs Barklie sustained a base of skull fracture and died about six o'clock yesterday evening. Miss Barklie escaped injury. The bereaved husband and family receive deep sympathy.
Wilding defeated Alexander 4-6 6-0 6-2 6-2 to win the Victoria singles title at Melb ourne. The match showcased a physically superior Wilding, described as a giant, with standout service and nine double faults across four sets. Alexander, steady but outmatched, faded after the first set as Wilding seized control.
Gisborne November 28 John O Grady pleads guilty to supplying liquor to a prohibited person and is fined £10 or two months imprisonment the heaviest penalty allowed in the case with sentence noted.
A public poll in Tauranga on November 23 approved a £12000 loan for a water supply scheme by an overwhelming majority.
A fire Saturday night in the ladies waiting room at the railway station is attributed to incendiarism with papers soaked in kerosene found. Officials link it to a previous November 18 blaze that destroyed a block of buildings and vow to trace the perpetrators.
The Auckland Cricket Association round wrapped in fine weather. Grafton declared at 349 in their first innings, University scored 127 with Wilkes 28 and 78, Mason taking six for 22. Grafton won by an innings and 9 runs. City lost by 72 runs on the first innings after 169 and 33 for four. Pausonby declared at 168 for three, Hemas 61 not out. Parnell 162 and 82 for two, won by five runs on first innings. North Shore 187 and 124 for four. Eden Colts 282, Rell 69, Hines 51, won by 83 runs on the first innings.
In Christchurch on November 23 the Supreme Court jury awarded £1000 damages to the plaintiff Lorrie Morton in the breach of promise case against George Walter Bassett of Oxford, a sheep farmer.
Orville Wright, injured in a wrecked plane, relates to a New York Herald correspondent the moments of the crash. He recalls wire strikes, loss of headway, the machine spinning, and the rapid approach of danger as Selfridge and others reacted with a mix of fear and effort.
The 21st Trench Congress of Surgery began October 6 at the University of Irts with Dr Enile Forgue presiding. He urged bold surgical action despite legal obstacles, citing past feats by Astley Cooper and Pean and stressing the profession's social duty and readiness to bear responsibility.
A fragmented catalog of private sale land in Ashburton and surroundings. Properties include 8315 acres of wheat land with a homestead, 1000 acre sheep country near Ashburton, 200 acre sheep and out country with stables, and multiple 600 to 800 acre blocks with farms, houses, sheds, and mills. Prices range from £6 10s to £35 19s 6d per acre, with notes on soil, crops, and proximity to schools and telephone services.
Mrs Elizabeth Moore of South Adelaide credits Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills with curing chronic constipation after a severe bowel operation. The letter praises the pills as a safe reliable laxative that regulates the stomach and bowels, restores health, and saves lives.
The list of acceptances for the first day of the Voetdling Jockey Club spring meeting includes Flying Stakes at six furlongs with runners such as Rangi papa Ballarat Sst Muskerry Cruginella Golden Eagle etc, Aorangi Welter seven furlongs with Rangihatea Buoyant Aorangi Windage and others, St Andrew's Handicap 14 miles with Moral The Lark Mahuta and more, Spring Hurdles two miles featuring Lyrist Gold Dust and Showman, Waituna Hurdles 14 miles with Master Douglas and Stayboy, and a long catalogue of entrants and new tote nominates for the event.
The article notes wireless telephone development paralleling wireless telegraphy. It cites Marconi and De Forest, with a Paris wireless phone reportedly working up to thirty miles. It predicts commercial viability and future global communication, including possible heart to heart talk with Britain, within reach of submarine cable timelines.
Mr W. R. Oliver and colleagues describe arduous fieldwork on the Kermadec Islands. They rebuilt shelters nightly, gathered botanical and geological specimens, and found a fern not previously recorded along with Late Tertiary fossils. Specimens were handed to scientists at Ecoapihart New Zealand for study.
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