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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 30, 1908
Page
2
On November 29 at his mother's residence Alford Melward Stanley aged 16 years passed away after a lengthy illness. He was the beloved son of Clara Gind and the late Charles Joseph. The family requests quiet prayers and remembers him with affection.
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The Arcade Luncheon Rooms on Tancred Street advertise fish luncheons and suppers with all meals served from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sundays 6 to 10 p.m. Proprietor S. T Wilson promises cleanliness civility and prompt attention with oysters steak chops ham and eggs among the offerings.
A. L. Zough lists telephone 66 and notes surgeon dentist I. De Lautour attends at Methvien for patient care and appointments.
A late 19th century column argues for thorough training of women for livelihood and independence, noting the need to arm girls with skills before life’s fray. It urges restraint in deception by youth and condemns cruelty in tricks against birds, while reflecting on pride and the minds of great thinkers as a guide to virtue.
The text contemplates strong thoughts and resolved powers amid wastes and rail surveys. It contrasts fearless leadership with the fragility of flesh and honor. It hints at lofty esteem and the strain of greatness on sensitive minds within a vast, unsettled landscape.
Local notes report Mi Ady improving in health and plans seaside visit. Farm work and hay cutting begin as paddocks look productive. County rivers update shows fishing conditions. Cabinet reshuffle anticipated with Hall-Jones resigning and new duties assigned. A long parish obituary and local anecdotes about settlers and shortages in North Otago are included.
The weekly live stock sale will be held at Ashburton yards tomorrow. Reports from Gorge Station and Geraldine district note generous rain benefits to crops and prospects for early harvests. Land sale near Te Kuiti or Prue appears under review for subdivision by the Land Purchase Board. A dispute over railway jobs followed elections, with denials from officials. G W McRae faces a court remand in Methven for horse theft. Sister Frances Barton advances a self-help Maori mission at Whakapara to train young Maori women in domestic skills and trades.
Patrick McDonald, injured when thrown from a trap at Momona on Wednesday, died in hospital last night in Dunedin. The incident occurred earlier this week near Momona with local authorities confirming the fatality.
A distressing accident in Tialary on Saturday afternoon left six year old Smith dead by midnight. The child, playing in Sophia street, likely picked up a match, ignited her clothing, and suffered severe burns before neighbor and Dr Gibson aided then sent her to hospital where she died.
The body of a newborn infant was found by a farm worker along the road between Wrey's Bush and Winton. At the inquest the child showed signs of breathing and ante mortem skull laceration and a broken jaw. The verdict was Wilful murder by unknown person or persons.
In Dargaville on November 28 Thomas Kelly was arrested on charges of attempting to murder Captain Mewitt aboard the Naumai. He allegedly shot the captain in the back. the bullet remains, but the wound is not serious. Wellington reports on November 30 that Gurr alias Grayson was remanded for the attempted murder of Captain Newitt at Dargaville. The pocket pistol used is cited. the bullet lodged at the base of the captain’s spine has been extracted and Newitt progresses favourably.
Wool market in Bradford is dull with common wool 40s 234d and super 244d. Wheat prices steady with Australian November ship ment at 385 and January February at 885 Yd. flour firm with Australian shipments quoted 28s 3d to 28s 6d at Glasgow. Butter demand flat due to weather. retailers hold Siberian stock. Danish 112s to 120s and New Zealand and Australian prices noted. New Zealand cheese and Canadian prices listed.
Poultry and Produce Co Ltd reports best entry of the season at Saturday sale with good attendance and strong competition. Roosters sell 4s 7d to 7s 6d per pair, hens 4d to 4s 5d, ducks 10d to 7s 6d, geese 5s to 7s. Eggs demand keen with prices rising to 1s to 1s 1d per dozen.
London dispatch reports talks on a free peaceful Pacific development with a mutual guarantee of territorial possessions. The plan includes respect for China's integrity and equal commercial opportunity, with U S and Japan to consult if the status quo is threatened.
Paris reports Dr Wakerle says Austria must annex Bosnia and Herzegovina to block Servia expansion. The Times notes Austro Germans threaten peace. Turkey’s tone questioned as boycott negotiations end. Russia may refuse conference if Bosnia excluded. Austria seeks Stamboul mediation. Baron Aerenthal warns Turkey of hostility. Montenegro shells Cattaro area.
The St. Petersburg report states that ten thousand Russian volunteers have enlisted for service under the Servian Government, including many officers, contingent on the outbreak of war.
Reuters reports Indian officials strongly reject claims of widespread disaffection in the country. They say it is grossly misleading and unwarranted to compare current tensions with the period leading to the Mutiny.
Berlin reports from Germany state army estimates show a decrease of one million sterling in military expenditure. The 1907 08 budget totals 47 854 900 pounds, excluding colonial troops costs.
London November 28 Dr Ingram Bishop of London says Archbishop of Canterbury would support a new licensing bill with temperance aims if government allows it. Lords vote 272 to 96 against the bill with a Unionist majority. minority includes two archbishops and several bishops and peers.
Mr Asquith invites Pri mata to state objections and present counter proposals on transfer of schools and contracting out terms. The exchange focuses on the conditions guiding school transfers and outsourcing arrangements between parties.
The Tongariro, after temporary repairs at Dover, will discharge cargo in London. Passengers were landed and reached the city. A cable from London said the Tongariro collided with the Drumlanrig, suffered serious damage, and must return to London. no injuries were reported. The Tongariro had been en route from London to Plymouth and was to sail for Wellington.
A Pittsburgh Buffalo Coal Co mine at Marianna experienced a large explosion trapping 275 men. Rescue teams faced intense heat as smoke filled both shafts and recovery hopes dwindled. State Inspector had found the mine in order just minutes prior.
A band of robbers attacked the Siberian mail train in Trans-Baikalia and secured 250000 roubles. Three of the robbers were killed during the fight with the escort.
In Brisbane on November 30 the Duffy murder inquiry heard Mrs Wilson suggest Makahama the late Japanese cook on the station killed Miss Duffy in revenge for personal dislike. Obituary notes Melbourne actor Charles Holloway dies. Mount Lyell Company declares dividend and bonus payable December 15 with half year profits £52,167 and assets surplus £440,646. Arawa loses propeller near Capetown and continues voyage with one screw. Aleida crew arrives in Sydney from Surprise Island.
In Sydney on November 29 the Nowra to Sydney road race results show Darley finishing first in 48 minutes with Ghre second, Powys third in 50 minutes, Williams fourth in 58 minutes, with Ghres earning 1 and Williams 1, the race concluding at the covered route.
In Melbourne on November 28 Brookes and Wilding defeated Wright and Alexander 6-4 6-2 5-7 2-6 6-4 after a five set match attended by about four thousand spectators including Lady Dudley. The Australians won the final set amid intense excitement and crowd cheers as the Australasian pair clinched the victory.
British press caption reports the Wallabies match against an Anglo-Welsh side set for Richmonddon on Saturday. Details are sparse and the report emphasizes the forthcoming fixture and location.
The third annual Hospital Saturday collection across Dunedin and surrounding Otago districts raised £1150 so far, an increase of £350 from last year, despite rain. Proceeds fund Dunedin Hospital patient comforts and several charities including St John Ambulance Otago Benevolent, Patients and Prisoners Aid Society, Victoria Jubilee Convalescent Fund, and Karitane Home.
ROEUMO is proclaimed as an unfailing cure for Rheumatism Gout Lumbago and Sciatica by eliminating the cause uric acid in the blood. The advertisement claims no permanent cure until uric acid is removed and asserts RHEUMO cures where other remedies fail. Available from all chemists and stores priced 2d and 3d בש.
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