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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Oct 30, 1908

Page

2

Debts and exports shape New Zealand economy debate

The piece reviews government debt growth from 1891 to 1908 and outlines allocations for land, settlers, workers, and infrastructure. It notes wool price hopes amid industrial shifts, civil service salaries rising to eight million, calls to reduce ministerial control, and mentions local events and notices including a juvenile court case and naval cadet plans.

Ballance Reserve Fund Bank of New Zealand New Zealand Wellington T. W. Hislop Great Britain America Publiie A. L. Herdman Herdman

Local and General News and Notices

LOGAL AND GENERAL reports appointments at Rhodes Memorial Home and McLean Institute. A Christchurch case notes a false electoral declaration conviction and costs. Tea adjournment at Domain bowling club marks a marriage welcome for Mr Meddins. Dunedin reports military and mercantile support, oats prices fall with lower oatmeal costs. Seafield residents hear on No-License failures. Rheumatism cure claims feature, promoting RHRUMO with prices.

Christchurch Domain Bowling Green P. Stewart Geo. Meddins Stewart Meddins Seafield H. M

Magistrial Court Proceedings Highlight Local Disputes

Mary Moodie was convicted for riding a bicycle on the footpath in the borough and ordered to pay costs. A dog ownership dispute, Gregor McGregor v Thomas McCrea, was adjourned to produce the dog. Neighbours quarrel case Louisa Allen v Isabella McIvor ended with a call for peace and a week’s adjournment. Civil cases Grant and Moore v May Santer and Hallenstein Bros. v D Gregor default judgments. Re hearing ordered for Railway Department v TD O Conor Brick with hearing set in Christchurch.

W.H. Jackson Cimaru Mary Moodie Gregor McGregor Buchanan Thomas McCrea Orbell Louisa Allen Mr Orbell Isabella McIvor Mr Kennedy Winslow Railway Department TD. O’conor Brick Christchurch

Ashburton Candidature Debate Letters From Elector and Jones

A disputed local election exchange from Ashburton involves a letter signed Elector accusing a candidate of misstatements. David Jones of Weedons responds denying past support for the Riccarton candidate and noting his Courtenay electorate ties. A reply from Mr Massey allied opponents endorses Jones, praising his Conciliation Board and Arbitration Court work and urging him to stand in the contest.

Ashburton Jones Riccarton Witty Courtenay Charles Lewis Martin Afr Massey David Jones Nenworthy Massey Arbitration Court

Timaru clergyman warns electors over drink’s wreckage

A Timaru reader quotes a Timaru gaol case to condemn liquor traffic. A man from Camaru, long intoxicated, was remanded after delirium tremens, then revealed to have traveled from Mt Nessing with a cheque. The letter portrays hotel drink as destroying families and souls, urging Christian conscience.

Timaru Ashburton DTS Camaru Oamaru Georgetown Mt. Nessing Jim Tam

Trout Plentiful This Season at Johnston's Tackle Shop

Reports from all district rivers show trout plentiful this season. Anglers seeking the beat tackle at low prices should inspect R D Johnston's new stock, arrived aboard the Tongariro.

R.D. Johnston S.s Tongariro

Timaru Show Highlights Ashburton Prize Winners

Ideal weather greeted Timaru and P association exhibitors for the annual show. Ashburton entrants won top prizes in stock and produce with notable results in draught horses, carriage horses, Hackneys, cattle, farm produce, bread, and sheep dogs as the event drew large crowds.

Timaru A P. ‘Association Ashburton J. Shearer John Association J. Withell Merry Staunton Withell’s Bay Defender Alderney W. J. Silcock Alderney Bully J. Silcock D. McDowell J. McDowell J.mcdowell H. Martin Wid. Silcoek

Obituary notices from New Plymouth and Wellington

Obituary notices report the death of Mrs T S Weston wife of ex Judge Weston in New Plymouth on October 29 and the death of Mr A S Aldrich Japanese Consul for New Zealand in Wellington at his home in Pardpadama after a paralytic stroke following illness and a recent sale of his farm at Paraparaumu.

Per Press . Association New Plymouth T. S. Weston Weston Wellington Aldrich New Zealand Pardpardama Paraparaumu England

Death of a Pioneer William Anderson of Flemington

William Anderson 73 or 74, early Canterbury settler and Flemington farmer, died after prolonged illness. Arrived in 1863, farmed in Ellesmere then settled Flemington in 1888, retired a decade ago. A Presbyterian supporter active in school matters, he left a widow four sons and one daughter.

William Anderson Flemington Canterbury New Zealand Ellesmere County Anderson

IRENE Ainsley's Concert At Oddfellows Hall

Irene Ainsley headlines a forthcoming concert next Thursday evening at the Oddfellows Hall. In two years she has risen to high regard among New Zealand friends and has sung for the Prince and Princess of Wales at Marlborough House. A strong company, including Mr Hamilton Hodges, supports the event with box plan open at H M Jones.

Oddfellows Miss Ainsley New Zealand Ainsley England Prince and Princess of Wales Marlborough House Bechstein Ainsiégling Busoni Bachauss Ben, Daviés Donalda Ella Russell Madame Melba Hamilton Hodges H. M. Jones

River Report From Ashburton At 9 AM

The Ashburton river state at 9 o clock shows Halaia fishable Haratera Leaver Ashburton dirty Mount Somers Upper Ashburton clear Rani gitata fishable.

Ashburton Mount Somers Upper

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