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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
2
The excerpt lists moonrise and moonset times for October 28 through October 31 along with phase markers. It notes First Quarter on the 8th at 5 44 p.m. Full Moon on the 10th at 8 33 a.m. Last Quarter on the 17th at 3 5 p.m. New Moon on the 25th at 6 17 p.m. and perigee and apogee dates with times.
The article compares post office savings deposits and withdrawals for 1907 and 1908, noting a shift to withdrawals in 1908 and arguing it does not justify pessimism. It discusses industrial peace, profit sharing as a tool for better labor relations, and cites Tottenham and Edmonton Gas Company plans as a British example, suggesting widespread adoption could reduce state arbitration.
The ordinary weekly stock sale will be held tomorrow at the Tinivald yards. Mr Hugo Friedlander will be a candidate at the coming County Council election for the Upper Ashburton riding.
Harold E Curtis invites buyers to explore a fine selection of town properties and affordable houses. Call at the Post Office Cameron Street for details and viewing opportunities.
Evening paper runners from Ashburton left Friday for Peel Forest under Mr Oy Vincent to arrange a country outing for the publishing staff. They camped, explored, photographed the forest, and returned in time for Saturday’s Guardian delivery.
The notice lists evening campaign speeches for Ashburton and Selwyn voters with speakers including W. Maslin Nosworthy Jones Gobbe and F B Flattman MP at various halls and schools. On Tuesday evening more addresses are planned at Greenstreet Winchmore Alfonton Willowby Flemington Mount Somers and Chertsey with C G Hardy MP Joseph Ivess and D Brick among speakers.
Mr Gobbe spoke to large gatherings on Thursday at Willowby and Friday at Tinwald and Saturday at Green Street School. Chairmen Me 8. a. Chap man Mr Thos Williams and Mr J Olliver presided. Attendees gave hearty votes of thanks after his political address.
A wet night saw a strong turnout for candidate Mr Hardy at Lyndhurst on Saturday. After nearly two hours of speech, attendees passed an acclamatory vote of thanks, praising his direct speech and clear answers to questions.
Mr Dan OConor Brick began his Selwyn campaign at Rakaia School on Saturday evening with a large crowd in attendance. W A Strachan chaired the meeting and Brick spoke in support of the present Government, noting its benefits and asking Sir Joseph Ward about land legislation. A vote of thanks closed the gathering. Joseph Ivess, contesting Selwyn in the Liberal interest, plans a Methven campaign start tomorrow evening.
A Christchurch school was raided yesterday afternoon by Constable O'Brien near Hornby. He spotted a group of men in a paddock and, approaching quietly, surprised them as they played two-up. No arrests were made, but several names were taken. two men fled toward a tram and a racecourse, one captured, the other’s name unknown.
W S Masliti, candidate for Ashburton, denounced planned railway timetable changes and heavier railings to create a fast Invercargill express. He warned November disruption would deny Ashburton Timaru riders their current privileges, benefiting Premier and a few pass-holders. Indignation meetings would demand restored rights.
Auckland October 24 The Hon George Fowlds Minister of Education outlined a scheme for free school books in all State schools. Maintenance is projected at about 6000 pounds yearly after full rollout. initial grants of 3500 pounds will cover primers and Standards I and II with similar funding for the next year to include Standard VI. Future years may raise the grant to 9000 pounds as higher standards enter, then settle to 6000 pounds for maintenance. Books are expected to last two to three years. Funds will be allocated to Education Boards on a capitation basis based on rolls, boards to source supplies locally to avoid harming booksellers.
In Invercargill the Prime Minister urged against a standing militia while stressing improved training for all citizens. He favored expanding school cadets and reducing volunteer age limits to deter raids and protect coastal shipping, noting New Zealand’s geographic protection vs invasion. The premier planned further talks at Winton and along his route.
On the Kapiti last voyage to Patea the steamer struck a submerged object and sprang a leak. She completed the trip and returned to Wellington after midnight. Leaking badly, she was beached at Pipitea Point in the harbour. Damage extent not yet known.
River report notes Mount Somers Upper Ashburton dirty Hakatere Lower Ashburton dirty Rangitata clear. Reaknin marks fishable conditions for morning observations.
Shipping industry agreement on management and profit sharing across the northeast coast with five million in capital. Germany to start a 1903 battleship program, aiming for fourteen dreadnoughts by 1911, Britain planning twelve. Egypt denies protectorate but domestic reform pressure grows. Furness Withy co partnership scheme gains union support for a year. Pacific affairs: Japan seeks a conference among powers to prevent friction. Admiral Sperry notes closer ties with the United States as the fleet departs. Bishop of Stepney to undertake a 1909 mission to Australia for men.
Report from London notes Servia seeks autonomy for Bosnia and Herzegovina and territorial compensation, warning war if demands fail. Vienna reports Turkey quit direct talks with Austria-Hungary under British influence. Bulgaria plans to wait for the conference, while Austria and Germany press for recognition of annexation as fact.
M Dimitroff a Bulgarian official told a New York Herald correspondent he considered a verbal agreement with Kiamil Pasha. The deal would have Turkey recognize Bulgaria's independence and create a mixed commission to settle financial powers. He predicted the arrangement could develop into an alliance.
Vienna papers denounce Britain over King Edward’s Reval visit. They claim the trip unsettled the Austro Russian accord on Macedonia and helped create the dangerous Balkan situation impacting regional stability.
The Porte has emphatically informed Austria that the settlement of the annexation question pertained to the Conferences. The note underscores ongoing diplomatic sensitivity and the need for joint efforts during discussions.
October 25 Vienna reports bitter attacks on Britain accusing it of bribing Young Turkey with loans to accept British views on the Conference. It notes Britain may break direct negotiations with Austria, with difficulties centering on Austria's reluctance to assume part of the Turkish debt in Bosnia.
Belgrade reports Servian Crown Prince will travel to St Petersburg on a mission to the czar. Details of the envoy and purpose remain scant in the dispatch from Belgrade.
A cabinet meeting decided all members should embark on a speech making drive for Taft. The move follows concern over Ohio as indicated by Robert Taft’s campaign actions and Secretary Root being sent there.
A Montreal correspondent reports that the Opposition freely charges gross corruption tied to the trans continental railway while the government under Sir Wilfrid Latimer maintains a studied silence. The exchange reflects mounting political tension ahead of voting in October 1924.
The Wallabies defeated London by nil in a fast, even game noted for a bright Australian passing attack. Both sides pressured for scoring chances as defenses held firm and spectators witnessed an exciting contest.
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