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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
2
On November 21 at Somerton Rukaia wife of Mee W Holmes a daughter born. On November 26 1908 at Mitcham Catherine Mary Meade aged one year six months dearly loved daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Meade.
Figures show 5670 votes in the first ballot and 5281 in the second with Nosworthy gaining 1667 more than initial, Flatman nearly steady, and anti Government candidates declining. Observers suggest second ballot flaws mirror European practice and call for electoral reform toward proportional representation.
The article notes two months ago an arrangement with the Imperial Government allowing Indian military and civil officers who have finished terms there to take free passage to New Zealand. It argues such immigration could benefit New Zealand by widening the social mix, refining society, and strengthening global ties, citing Sir Cracroft Wilson as a notable early example.
The town contends the proposed brewery within the Selwyn licensing district is only rumor. Officials note Beer Duty Act sanction, local opposition, and lack of concrete plans. Delays in petty court proceedings prompt calls for more Justices and a Resident Magistrate. Recount of Ashburton electorate votes completes with same result, and rivers Roakaia Rangitata dirty while Ashburton remains clear.
Greetings from G A M Buckley in England to Nimrod officers and a full ail-skins outlet are noted. Ashburton Catholic Club meets with a Queenzone Box, while J Isherwood gives a psychometrical reading at Oddfellows Hall. Timaru Herald cites Thropp misrepresentation case and Wellington gossip on Norman assault. Public meetings, dog collars tender, market sales, oats sprouting, MPs plan constituency visits, and orchestral season finale are listed along with St Stephen's talk on Maori mission work and local services.
The Hon. McNab plans to leave for the south next Monday and resign his portfolios and Executive seat after meeting with ministers in Wellington. Rumor links J A Hanan to potentially re-enter Parliament, but objections include government majority and McNab's own plan to pursue historical research with possible travel to Sidney and America.
At yesterday’s County Council meeting an Overseer report found it impractical to provide a reliable water supply to the Ruapuna petitioners due to geography. Hugo Friedlander argued the Council overextended water supplies in the past, stressing a general summer shortage and that upper district extractions deprived lower districts, prompting an auxiliary supply at Actonditake.
The Motosacoche light motor cycle is on view at Carson’s Tancrel Street. These tiny machines please owners with simple working parts requiring little effort from engineers and very low running costs. One gallon of petrol covers over 100 miles. Enquiries invited. From one week only Mitchell and Turner’s offer 4% discount on ribbons.
Wanganui reports a heated exchange between Rangitikei candidates Remington and Hutchison. Hutchison accepts Remingtons challenge to a public contest if Remington resigns, warning electors to judge the character exposed by recent disclosures. Hutchison proposes to lodge 75 for election expenses and publish the acceptance.
The Anderson Dramatic Company presents The Squatter's Daughter in Ashburton for two nights. Set in Blue Mountains country with Australian scenery, it highlights a love story amid station life and outback portraits. Box plan open at Jones's reserved seats.
In Wellington Supreme Court James Read, convicted of theft, was remanded to seek a ship berth. Gilbert Langdon, 19, found guilty of horse theft. sentence deferred. John O Sullivan, charged with assault on Richard Coulson, found guilty of common assault and fined £5. Justice Cooper later sentenced Langdon to two years for horse theft and cattle theft.
In Dunedin, George Edward Smith was sentenced to four years for ill treating his sister in law. His wife Charlotte Elizabeth Smith received a twelve month sentence.
The Wallabies scored 4 tries while Lancashire added 2. The League team reached 4 goals and 4 tries, Lancashire counted 2 tries, reflecting a high scoring football match per press association.
A Toowoomba resident, W. GC Wockner, praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as effective after two months of severe cold. He recommends it to others in good faith. Also promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets for sick headache and advises taking a medium dose at first signs of attack. Sold by Ashburton Drug Company.
Seventy prominent oarsmen and sportsmen entertained Towns at a Putney dinner. President W A Eyre praised Towns as a genuine sportsman, with the group expressing pride in him. The report also notes other items from a broad London news digest.
Two hundred fifty peers gathered at the Marquis of Lansdowne's home and defeated the Licensing Bill, arguing it did not advance temperance and violated equity for various classes. Editor opinions differ on taxation and government strategy as debates shift to alternative measures and possible dissolution. A militant note follows with Buxton asserting Lords must not dictate parliamentary dissolution timing.
Mr Borden the Canadian Defence Minister will visit the War Office to discuss the possibility of an exchange of officers. The talks aim to broaden cooperation and share military procedures between Canada and Britain.
The Vienna Times correspondent notes the Lords of the British House of Lords backing Lord Roberts shocks Vienna’s belief Britain would ignore military reform. Canadian papers praise his frankness while American papers call it ill advised. Berlin conservatives warn of hidden aims and semi official journals insist it is Britain’s domestic affair.
Mr W Redmonds Bill to remove Catholic disabilities and alter the oath was read a first time by 288 to 48. Opponents argued it threatened Protestant succession and Catholics had not tolerated others. The issue echoes tensions from the Eucharistic Congress London. Catholics oppose the accession oath citing the Marian and saintly invocations in Roman Rite.
Obituaries report the death of Lord Glenesk, owner of the Morning Post, noting his 1840 birth and long Conservative career. Additional deaths include shipowner Mr Charles Bethell, New Zealand resident Mr John Smith Ritchie of Owen Street, and Canterbury elder Mr James B Hill who died after an operation. Lang, vice president of Otago Amateur Athletic Association, also passed away.
In Belgrade on November 24 the Serbian National Bank at Mergradehina transferred seventeen cars of treasure to Nish. Reports from St Petersburg on November 25 quote Russia replying to Austria’s stance on conference terms, including discussion of annexation and compensation to Turkey, Servia, and Montenegro.
Teheran November 25 The Shah, bowing to protests from Britain and Russia, has withdrawn his rescript.
In Durran on November 25, Bambaata's widow testified that Diniaulu's induna Mamkulmana urged taking an action across the river with Outrejane to raise an impi and begin fighting. He also promised to meet 1M.
A native constable, facing dismissal, killed Mr Frank Clough district superintendent of police at Lyallpur Punjab and his orderly. Reuter reports the crime is not political.
Roy Chowdhury is sentenced to ten years penal servitude for his attempt to shoot Sir Andrew Traser in Calcutta.
London dispatch notes Birrell's financial proposals puzzle the Stock Exchange as Ireland's land purchase scheme incurs heavy losses. With £28.75 million advance stock issued below par causing £2.887 million loss and £92,915 annual charge, a £139 million further raise is seen as needed. Redmond warns that failure to remedy Act defects risks nationalist peace and calls for new legislation on congestion and grassland division.
Mrs St Wise, back from England, argues Germany seeks Australia and Australia must boost defence. She says universal military training helps but needs a larger population and immigration to Australia to teach bearing arms, with land for settlement as essential steps.
At Port Macquarie a six person rowing boat capsized with three deaths: Mrs Rosenbaum a boy named Brodie and a man named Porteous drowned. The incident occurred while sailing near the shore in rough conditions.
A Tasmania traveller praises Chamberlains remedy after a severe Melbourne gastritis attack. He reports relief after four doses and vows to always carry the product on travels. Sold by Ashburton Drug Company. Fishing season notes promise plentiful trout with new tackle from R. D. Johnston.
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