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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
2
A promotional imprint urges wool sellers to choose a private firm that studies the seller’s interests first. It claims constant contact with the London wool market and asserts the firm runs the best store in the Dominion, naming Clips Matsons and The Arcade in support.
The piece notes the appointment of Hall-Jones as the High Commissioner in London replacing W F Reeves. It discusses concerns about his health and workload, promises of his continued capable service, and hints at a ministry vacancy. It also profiles Rev. R T Hammond a churchman praised for steadfast leadership in adversity at Ashburton.
A notice advertises loans at current rates and offers property listings for sale in town and suburbs. The advertisement emphasizes available lending terms and suburban property opportunities.
Estate agent R Handcock offers 315 acres lease in perpetuity at six pounds per year with hut and clearance option, plus multiple blocks from 283 to 1146 acres with grass, bush land, houses, outbuildings and varied terms. Prices range from £595 to £8 per acre with cash payments and instalments. Readily accessed near P O, schools, creameries, railways. claims Canterbury land value advantage.
Ashburton technical classes board discussed High School use of buildings, the proposed new technical school site, and a plan by Mr Browne for an expanded building with dressmaking and other rooms. They authorised Vincent to prepare a building plan and cost estimates and planned to improve class attendance.
The first wool clip of the season was sold by the New Zealand Farmers' Co operative Association at 7d for halfbred 6d for crossbred and 4d for bellies and first pieces. The clip was notably good and previously sold above one shilling per pound.
In Wellington on October 9 the House announced the resignation of W P Reeves and the Cabinet decision to appoint W Hall-Jones as High Commissioner from December 1. Reeves will serve until November. Hall-Jones pledges faithful service in London.
The Canterbury Centre of the New Zealand Bowling Association voted to take over all financial and other responsibilities for the championship tournament. With Australians unlikely to compete, the centre will follow previous years’ program, keep singles in Christchurch, and allow unlimited entries.
Morning river survey shows Rakaia and Mount Som era Upper Ashburton are dirty while Haka tere in the Lower Ashburton is dirty Rangi tata remains clear and fishable overall indicating varied conditions across the county waterways.
Socialist riots in Buda-Peath clashed over universal suffrage. Police fired, wounding several before order was restored. The Duke of Connaught left London for Malta to resume duties after receiving the dispatch.
Bulgaria prepares for possible aggression if Turkey does not accept the current situation and seek peace. Sofia reports King Ferdinand touring Southern Bulgaria as Bulgaria claims rapid mobilization advantage.
Reports from St. Petersburg claim the Black Sea fleet is mobilising amid rising unrest. Belgrade notes increasing ferment as King Peter faces pressure to sign or lose his throne. War funds flow from merchants and noblewomen. the Skupstchina president vows refugees in bombs if arms fail.
Vienna reports Austria guarding bridges and tunnels near the Servian frontier and ordering the Danube flotilla to mobilise as tensions rise in the border area.
In Athens on October 9 the Cretan proclamation stirs unexpected excitement as ministers deliberate. Greek papers urge Turkey to accept the situation while a mild protest is logged by the Consular body at Creta on October 19, showing no opposition to Crete's oath of fidelity to Greece.
The remarks by My Asquith and Sir Edward Grey unsettled Berlin as stock prices slumped on the Bourse amid the tense mood.
The Novel Vremya urges Russia to join France and Britain in a disinterested Balkan policy. It warns that failure could trigger compensation claims and threaten the dismemberment of Turkey and a European war.
Francis Joseph opening the delegations at Buda Pesth calls the troop withdrawal from Novibazar proof of Austria’s aim to expand beyond current possessions. Baron Aerentha declares the government agrees with Germany Italy and Russia on this policy.
In Dundee Mr Winston Churchill told Britons to remain calm over Balkan developments. He warned against trusting treaties and smooth diplomacy and urged Britain to keep a navy in peak readiness and strength.
On Sunday October 10 Servian 7s were posted to guard roads and fridges to block Servian bands from entering Bosnia while reservists have joined the colours.
Vienna reports Austria will maintain its stance menacing Serbia warning it could lose everything, even independence, if it provokes. The October dispatch notes the strong position of Austria and its warning to Serbia in a tense diplomatic moment.
Tribube Stgfpfer. Sovta reports Bulgaria has stopped the payment of the Eastern Roumelida tribute, totaling £11,000 sterling, for September.
Malta October 9 reports battleships Glory and Prince of Wales and cruisers Diana and Lancaster have sailed to the Aegean Sea to monitor developments.
In Paris on October 8 1908 Orville and Wilbur Wright were awarded the French Aero Club's grand gold medal for their aviation achievements. The honor recognizes their pioneering flights and contributions to aerial navigation.
The government proposes supplying the navy with heavier than air flying machines capable of forty miles per hour and a four hour fight, carrying two ten.
An explosion at a Richtford grain elevator in New York reporting area claims eleven men and two women dead.
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