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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
4
Tailoring stresses perception over rigid rules and promises a perfect fit. It claims to select the cloth and tailor it to each wearer for total comfort and appearance, with a flexible method for every case and assured satisfaction.
Wellington September 11 Parliament debates the Second Ballot Bill based on the German system with absolute majority discussed as an alternative. Speakers criticize or support the measure while noting press views and potential post voting methods. session adjourned at 4 p m until 7 30 p m.
Wellington session notes debates on native game slaughter in Ohakune, dairy inspections, Monday sittings, and a Public Works Statement. It details the Wellington Manawatu Railway purchase at about £925,000 with staged payments, and endorsements by Mr Massey.
Mrs Elizabeth Mallett, a very old colonist who arrived in 1842 with her husband, has died at Taradale aged 61. She endured the early hardships of pioneering life.
At the Supreme Court John William Bishop and Elias Brown were sentenced to two years for theft from a dwelling. William Dwight, for forgery and uttering, was admitted to twelve months probation by Judge Williams.
The Aeon reports that nothing had been heard of the Acon when the Toftia called at Apia on September 8. The Acon was then fifty eight days out at sea amid unclear maritime alerts and searches.
Mr Ti D Johnston has taken the new premises opposite his present Burnett street shop and is holding a clearing sale of bicycles go carts golf materials tyres and related items. Local shoppers are invited to inspect bargains during the sale.
The Ashburton Technical Classes Association discussed securing a larger site for a new Technical School and a government grant. The deputation to the Minister of Education warned the present building is inadequate and outlined required facilities including wool sorting and plumbing rooms. A request for a two to two and a half acre site was debated, with possible locations and future expansion in mind.
A large crowd at the Masonic Hall bid farewell to Mr A E Hart of Winchmore who sold his local farm. The host chair, T I Gibson, presented a gold keyless watch inscribed by Ashburton friends as many paid tribute to Hart’s fifty years with the station. He announced plans to travel to the North Island and homeland after the goodbye party.
The New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association issues its twenty seventh annual report and balance sheet. It reveals 596 shares issued to 285 persons with 282 new members and plans to call up £1 per share on 12 729 shares. Net profit for the year reaches £26 753 17s 8d, combined with prior carry forward to £82 145 1s 1d. Directors propose varied dividends, bonuses, and reserves, and retiring directors include Boag Carmichael Chapman Gough Ruddenklan with a nomination from A R Bloxam.
A quarrel erupts at the battery as a miner defends taking a small amount to buy Woods with the manager calling the action improper. The exchange underscores a tense moment amid a cold season and bets on gold.
From Melbourne to Hobart and Sydney reports note Sir Thomas Bent plans to invite a squadron of British battleships to visit Australia. The Kansas battleship has sailed for Albany while one hundred American sailors remain missing. Welcome to the new Governor-General Lord Dudley drew enthusiastic crowds in Sydney. In divorce court Judge Simpson questions service proof on parties in New Zealand and its legal implications.
Mr N J Wing Independent Liberal addressed a large Stratford audience and promised to vote by conscience. He urged roads for back-block settlers and progress on the Stratford Ongarue railway, receiving a vote of thanks. Christchurch report notes John Jamieson Education Board member to contest Avon seat.
Lucie Caroline Maxwell of Rotorua seeks a dissolution of marriage from Chris topher Jeve Maxwell in the Supreme Court before Mgr Justice Edwards. No appearance by the respondent. The couple married in 1495 at Rawene Hokianga and have two children. Maxwell served as Resident Commissioner at Nine in the Cook Islands in 1905 and admitted adultery in letters. hearing adjourned awaiting the marriage certificate.
Thoms Gleeson of Rongotea was convicted of breaching the Bankruptcy Act and sentenced to fourteen days in prison with hard labour. Justice Chapman refused probation, stating the Legislature intended punishment by imprisonment in such cases. The judge lamented sending a young man of reportedly good character to prison.
A Brisbane man from Baroona Hill Reealie recounts lifelong bilious attacks and terrible headaches eased by Bile Beans. He credits the remedy for restoring his appetite, stopping weekly work stoppages, and curing biliousness with further benefits claimed for indigestion and debility. The product is sold by chemists and stores at Is lid per box.
To let listings include seven room and eight room houses with water tanks and conveniences at Princess Street and E Belt, a four room cottage on Alford Forest Road, a six room house with three acres at Carter's Terrace Tinwald, plus four splendid 4 acre building sites at Winter's Road Allenton and a two acre block at Brucefield Avenue. Also several sections in ing Street and land for RP. Lend £400 on first-class freehold security. Insurance effected on property and late stock at low rates.
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