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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
4
Quicksilver letters urge Mr Jones and Mr Maslin to withdraw from the race citing vote splitting risks. The writer questions real patriotism and warns that Jones may alter government chances, suggesting a cautious, windward stance ahead of the poll.
A letter questions whether David Jones, a Farmers' Union advocate at the Arbitration Board, is the Ashburton candidate. It accuses him of labeling farm workers as misfits to justify a minimum wage, urging voters to remove him at the November 17 election.
Reader letters critique parliamentary candidates with emphasis on Mr D Jones's prospects. The writer notes electors fear his chances and questions the motive for attacking him, calling him a “bombard steel.” Open DAR. October 80.
A reader argues Mr Nosworthy has broad support and could beat Mr Flatmian in a second ballot, while urging Mr Jones to withdraw. The writer criticizes Mr Jones as a farmer with ambiguous politics and praises Mr Nosworthy for straightforwardness and upright character. The note ends with a reference to Mr Nicoll and a call to back Nosworthy.
A letter argues over political labels like Tory Conservative Radical Liberal and socialism. It praises liberalism as best representing all classes and cautions against radical social schemes and the Paris Commune era excesses.
Gisborne dated 6 October 80 reports an open letter in the Gisborne Times by local station owner G. J. Pinack attacking the Minister of Lands over grazing run lease policy. Pinack pledges full circulation of the facts and indicates he will seek the platform.
Reports from rivers in the district say trant are plentiful this season. Anglers seeking the best tackle at the lowest prices should inspect Farmston's new stocks just landed from Tongariro.
The report states that TM ESSALING' does not injure linoleum but preserves it. It notes the product's claimed protective effect and references testing or expert statements about material compatibility and safety. No injuries or damages are described beyond the preservation claim.
Board members led by Mr W Lambie toured the Gorge district visiting Mesopotamia road Reese's cutting andUpper Lake Heron station. They inspected works including clearing cuttings removing sharp corners improving crossings and maintenance to keep water off the roads over eighty miles covered in two days.
The Mount Somers Road Board met at Mount Possession last Saturday with Alessis Cates chairing and Lambie and Sharplin present. They authorized a small culvert on the swamp road to the Cemetery road, ordered cleaning of a north branch cut near Andrew McFarlane’s house, and approved shingling Hewson's road under a Government grant. The board reviewed finances and reports on cemeteries and the Alford Forest Domain before adjourning.
The Ashburton County Scottish Society held a large Hallowe'en gathering at Oodfellower Hall with Chief Peter Stewart presiding. Chieftain G Reid and secretary Bi Joh led the children’s portion while a lively program featured E G Craighead James Cow May McTwan McDonald family and pipe band under Drum Major A Lang. A sit-down supper followed and Auld Lang Syne closed the evening.
Large agricultural property offers 796 acres of fertile wheat growing land with a homestead and a 12 stall stable. Close to Schoal all suleghous. Listing notes vary heavy soil and a £55 value per acre estimate with £12, the may as price.
A Christmas review of Auckland Weekly News and Otago Witness annuals praises Auckland harbours and Ruapehu views, Maori studies by Mir Chas, and sea imagery. It notes festive decoration, minimal ads, and the value of sending these photo filled volumes abroad to show New Zealand’s beauty and colonial life.
The Ashburton Mothers' Union met at St Stephen's schoolroom with a large attendance. Mrs Cunnington spoke on chains in national social family and individual lives, urging rejection of fashion excess and ignorance, and urging knowledge and divine light through God and Jesus Christ. The meeting closed with thanks and devotion.
Frank H. Ghost conducts daily and Saturday night sales at the Central Market on Tancred Street. Auctions include vegetables produce pigs poultry furniture harness sundries and other property. Trial entries offered with straight dealing and clearance sales.
A brief note on Suttons improved kale variety thriving in a dry season, outperforming other crops. Mention of National Mortgage appears as a credit or sourcing line. The item reads as a horticultural update with emphasis on drought tolerance and seed brand.
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