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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Oct 31, 1908

Page

1

Ashburton Electorate Meeting Notices

Mon 3 November at Tinwald and Tue 3 November at Riverside. Front seats reserved for ladies.

Election Tactics and Rhetoric in a Modern Campaign

A Wellington election column weighs figures on customs duties and taxes, notes a rival’s credit claims, and warns against unsigned questions at public meetings. It contrasts oldworld loyalty with present campaigning and reflects on civility, humor, and resilience in political life.

Evening Political Meetings Across Ashburton District

Mr David Jones and electors addressed at Oddfellows Hall Ashburton on Saturday November 31. Reports list school meetings at Lowcliffe, Rangitata, Beleteld, Hinds, and Wakanui from November 2 to 7 with gatherings at 8 pm and daily committee room access evenings from 7. Ladies invited.

Orari School Ashburton Oddfellows’ Hall Lowclife School Wakanui School Ashburtort D. Jones Qrarf Gegheol W. Nosworthy Longbeach Meg. D. Gobhe Lowcliffe W. S. Maslin Sélivyn J. Ivess Highbaik David Jones J’. Tt. Winthan Ab Tinwald Winchmore J. B. Gobbe Hinds Lubvyn Dromore Chertsey

Maslin goes to Geraldine for post office opening

Local notices report Mr W S Maslin taking the first express to Geraldine for the Premier led ceremony. Also, Mr John Farrell of Hinds seeks Upper Ashburton seat in the forthcoming County Council election.

W. S. Maslin Geraldine John Farrell Hinds Ashburton

Excursion Tickets To Ashburton From Four Stations

Excursion tickets issued from Christchurch Timaru Springburn and intermedi ate stations on November 4 for morning trains November 5 and returnable to November 10. Special passenger trains run Christchurch to Ashburton with pickups at Rakaia Chertsey and Saleyards Siding, with return in the evening. Other services include delays and stops to serve Saleyards Siding and Ashburton, plus a woods train for exhibits. Fares listed: Ashburton to Saleyards Siding and return single 6d first class 417 second class. RY ORDER.

Ashburton Christchurch Timaru Springburn Saleyards Rakaia Chertsey Saleyards Siding Rakaiz Burnham Balleston Addington Tinwald Winslow Hinds Seleyvards Ashutton Salevards Salevards Siding

Weather and show events dominate Ashburton page

Captain Edwin reports strong winds and a pending gale with glass to fall then rise after ten hours. Ashburton fair shows feature a lamb tailing trial at Fairfield farm and wool sorting exhibition for students. Union Steamship service to Tahiti and San Francisco planned with bi monthly Wellington calls starting January.

Edwin

Korrespondence We Do Not Endorse Correspondent Opinions

A correspondence note disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions as printed. The policy outlines that the writers express personal views not the publication. Readers are reminded that views may differ from the paper's stance.

Mr Massey s Two Nominees in Local Race

Arthur Clarke, secretary to W Nosworthy, notes in Ashburton on 31/10/08 that the Massey backed Independent Liberal candidate and the Opposition nominee Nosworthy challenge each other for votes in the Geraldine area. He accuses D Jones of shifting loyalties and remarks on branding and earmarking sheep as a political tactic.

D. Jones W. ¥. Massey Guardian Geraldine Jones Massey Rakaia Nosworthy Arthur Clarke W. Nosworthy Ashburton

Election Meetings Held Across Ashburton District

Politicians spoke at Ashburton Longbeach Lowcliffe and Wakanui while in Selwyn a Ivess addressed Highbank. Monday tours planned in Ashburton Tinwald Winchmore Hinds Dromore Chertsey.

Ashburton address sparks political clash and support

In Ashburton Mr Flatman defends his remarks on the Springfield estate and a Wanganui return while Mr Hardy accuses him of personal attacks. A hearty vote of thanks and confidence in Flatman as future Ashburton member is carried amid applause. Later, Nosworthy speaks at Winslow to defend defence issues and oppose totalisator abolition, drawing strong audience reception.

IEEG Ail Puble al Aghburtes Surdat FL R. Ayde and CO Russell City of London Guild Goel Cates Wankagen T. Fussell East Street Ashburton W. Smith The Hinds Flatman Gard Mr Hardy Marfield Springfield Hardy Mr Flatman J. Farrell Flatman Leckrie W. Nosworthy Winslow Nosworthy Geo. Swain Oliver’ “Drennan G. W. Aldridge

Ivess Addresses Mayfield Meeting on Springfield Incident

Last night Mr Ivess spoke to a large Mayfield gathering chaired by Mr J Dellow. He referenced the Springfield matter from Hansard and defended his view on estate land sales to shield widows and orphans from loss. He argued widows receive fair market prices and was given a hearty vote of thanks.

Ivess Mayfield J. Dellow Springfield GC. A. C. Hardy Hansard Hardy Flatman Ashburton Mr Ivess

Tinwald Town Board Sees Transfers and Repairs

The Tinwald Town Board met last evening with chair Williams and members Clothier Hampton Teppett Morrison. A transfer of property from G Dalley to I Cone was approved. The board voted to affiliate with the Pega Association of New Zealand. A complaint from Mrs McAkenzie about stray cattle damage was referred to the stock ranger. The sanitary report was satisfactory. An occupier received a summons for an unregistered dog. Messrs Williams and Clothier were sanctioned to sign the agreement with the County Council on account adjustments. J Totty was re appointed Inspector. The clerk to consult the Upper Ashburton Road Board surveyor about pipe blockages. levels to be taken for the water race outlet on Graham's road. A small road works crew and days allocated for minor tasks were approved. Accounts totaling £25 14s 10d were approved.

Tinwald J. Totty Ashburton Road Board Graham's Road

Sir Joseph Ward Addresses Temuka Meeting

Sir Joseph Ward arrived by the second express from the south and spoke at 8 o'clock to a packed Drill Hall audience of about a thousand. The Denv Mayor Alex Frew presided with Mr T Buxton on the platform. Cheers greeted him as he defended the Government's policy and he received a hearty vote of thanks.

Joseph Ward Temuka Alex, Frew T. Buxton Joseph W. F. Massey

Tessaline Trial Offered by Chapman and Daryis

An advertisement promises a 12 month net yield from the Tessaline application and offers a trial for purchase. It notes Chapman and Daryis as the exclusive procurers.

Chapman and Daryis

Massey Addresses Crowd in Timaru Theatre

In Timaru Mr Massey spoke to a crowded Theatre Royal tonight's audience attentive and sympathetic. No new ground was broken. A large number of questions were answered on teachers' salaries as he questioned the Department's interpretation of the Act.

Timaru Massey Royal Tonight

Irene Ainsley to Perform at Oddfellows Hall

Miss Irene Ainsley tours her native land and now books a concert at Oddfellows Hall on the day next, the 3rd of November. Critics praised her Bechstein Hall debut and New Zealand triumphs, with Palmerston North encores and a broad program planned for Aghburton.

Irene Ainsley Oddfellows Miss Ainsley Madame Melba London Tyrone Ainsley Bechstein Hall Marchesi Ainsley New Zealand North Island Palmerston Oh Management Aghburton H. M Jones

Christchurch speech by Mr James McCombs faces criticism

James McCombs, Independent Liberal candidate for Christchurch last, spoke at Choral Hall praising government policy while denouncing land policy and syndication. Opponents include T E Davey Boxhall and F R Cooke. In Napier A I D Frazer opened campaign backing government lines with strong turnout.

Christchurch James McCombs Culverden McCombs

Governor's writs issued for general election in Wellington

The Governor's warrant to issue writs for the general election was received last night and writs were issued this morning. Consequently all electoral rolls closed today.

Wellington

Loch Lomond sails for Three Kings voyage from Auckland

The Loch Lomond departed Auckland on October 30 bound for the Three Kings and the Kermadecs in search of the vessel Finemoa. The expedition aims to locate the missing ship and gather maritime data with a focused search plan.

Auckland Finemoa Three Kings Loch Lomond

Kaiser’s British reception cited in press dispatches

Berlin Kaiser reportedly regretful over Britain’s cool reception of his interview. The Daily Mail prints W T Stead’s open letter to the Kaiser criticizing his shipbuilding plan. Stead urges Britain to build six dreadnoughts as security against future aggression amid Boer War tensions.

Per Press Association London the Standard’s. Berlin Kaiser Britain Daily Mail W. T. Stead Stead

Kaiser's interview sparks international uproar over South Africa plan

London reports react to the Kaiser's remarks on a campaign plan for South Africa. Berlin notes reveal his strategic claim and the plan’s alignment with Lord Roberts. The interview draws criticism in Vienna and Russia, while De Reuters cites permission for publication and German press anger.

London Germany England South Africa Windsor Lord Roberts Berlin de Reuter Paris Kaiser Natal Cape Colony Republic Eee Ramadschan Plu

Russian Troops Withdraw from Pekin and Tientsin

All Russian troops at Pekin and Tientsin are withdrawing. This report from the Press Association notes the withdrawal as of late October.

Per Press Association Coperight

Turkish internal affairs and Young Turks massing troops

An October report from Constantinople notes a widespread impression that the Young Turks are forming a new garrison of Anatolian troops to overawe the Sultan’s Albanian guards and install his brother Suleiman. The item cites the British press agency and is dated October 30.

Per Press Association Constantinople Abdul Suletman

British mayors shift funds to aid the unemployed

London report notes many country mayors abandon annual election banquets to devote funds to relief for the unemployed. Glasgow Lord Provost says many relief applicants are not deserving poor but homeless by choice, not due to time, temper, or vice.

Press ‘Association London Glasgow

Suffragists in London Court Fined and Imprisoned

Twelve suffragists in Westminster Court were fined five pounds each but chose one month imprisonment instead. Miss Mathers aimed to improve conditions for British women and would not return to Australia until victory. The group will be sent to the third division, wear prison dress, and perform useful work.

London Westminster Court Hopkins Miss Mathers Australia Tha Asquith Women’s Social Political’ Union Albert Hall

Education Act Condemned by Hawke’s Bay Teachers Institute

The Westland Teachers’ Institute and Hawke’s Bay Teachers’ Institute condemn the Education Amendment Act of 1908. They decry salary insecurity and non promotion issues, reject Mr Foster’s congratulations, and urge an official ministerial interpretation of the act’s salary provisions for the Hawke’s Bay district.

Horitina Westland Teachers’ Institute Foster Napier Hawke's Bay

Cricket Test Fixture Fixes Across Clubs and Venues

A press note lists revised cricket match dates and venues including May 87 Birr June 1 Lords Ji i Le 26 Manchester August 9. The schedule splits four fixtures with a three-player devs allocation and assigns the final match to a grubber dependent format.

London Birr Lords Ji i Manchester Oua

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