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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
2
The listing describes three rooms including a kitchen and pantry, a scullery and storeroom, a washhouse with a copier, two loose-boxes, a trapshed, oxhouse, chairhouse, cowshed, fowlt house, and piggery with about
Ephemeris shows moon phase data for September with dates and times for first quarter full moon last quarter and new moon. It includes perigee and apogee timings and sunrise set details.
The article analyzes government spending, debt, and revenue for public works, noting total receipts of £2,039,154 and expenditures of £1,886,491 for the year. It forecasts £2,594,563 available funds with a £157,918 carry forward, and discusses the potential benefits of a National Board of Works to curb wasteful spending and streamline Parliament.
The Public Works Statement is praised as a clear concise document showing past spending, proposed future expenditures, and policy status. It includes a table detailing expenditures by class from the start of the policy to December 1890, 1891 to March 1908, and the latest financial year.
Town properties on Peter Street West near Domain and Cass and William streets offer 4 to 7 room houses built four years ago with pantries washhouses verandahs and water and gas facilities. Suburban sites on Allenton Winter's Road Brucefield Avenue and Cart er's Terrace offer building land and rental homes including 14 acres and a 7 room Princess Street house. Also money to lend on approved freehold security.
An old ad touts "At Home" Tea as the cure for tired minds and bodies. The copy claims the beverage is rich and puré, offering a restorative effect after fatigue, attributed to Manchester Bros. and Solo Apenta.
A North Canterbury Farmers Union executive meeting urged backing only candidates aligned with the Union platform. The motion passed including rolling members to engage in elections. Supplementary roll No. 1 lists 97 names awaiting elector distribution.
The County Council plans replacing the water pipes from the county races through Methven with larger pipes. Work starts next Monday and will require a temporary water shutdown for a few days. Captain Edwin reports very strong winds to a gale with rain likely after about twenty hours as the barometer falls.
A wave of about a dozen poisonings has been reported near Selwyn Street Addington in the past month, with police informed. The notes describe several other local happenings including educational board concerns, a potential theatre company plan, and community club activities in Ashburton and surrounding areas.
Ashburton Football Club and kinship sport groups were hosted at the Orange Hall by officers with 70 to 80 attendees. W G Hillier presided as club president and EF Rebilliard presented the senior flag to the winners of this year’s competition.
In Wanganui the Arbitration Court heard 30 workers from the Wanganui Meat freezing Company charged with striking. They stopped work briefly in February, sought higher wages, and argued an award was cancelled so inactive. The union change and lack of review led to withdrawal after defence cited Wellington authorities.
A Remuera tramcar descending Parnell Hill was forced off its line when stones placed on the track diverted the vehicle. It struck a centre pole, wrecking the car front and throwing passengers about, but no one was seriously hurt. The motor man was slightly injured. Police may press charges against the youths and the Magistrate could order flogging.
At a Farmers' Union Executive meeting, Mr G W Leadley warned that time was approaching when society would split into two classes the inspectors and the inspected. Anglers are invited to note new season tackle from G H Carson Cycle Motor and Sports Supplies Depot Ashburton with items for river fishing and river gear.
In Wellington the House resumes consideration of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act Amendment Bill. Clause 85 passes with amendments. clause 86 debated on notifying failure to agree and separate assessor recommendations. Several clauses reinserted or amended by the Labour Bills Committee amid votes on union voting, court discretion, and penalties. Progress reported as the session adjourned after late-night debate.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union event at Baring Square school room heard plans for Mrs Harrison Lee’s lecture and a deputation from Christ Church. A collection will aid the NZ WCTU treasury. A Red Letter Day noted for September 19 commemorates women’s franchise with a retrospect on suffrage in New Zealand. Mrs Kingston read a paper praising enfranchisement and the gains since.
A wife remarks on a parlor whim suggesting every day should have its own cat and peppermint remedy. She vows to accompany her husband and claims the idea is sensible while referencing a product.
New York dispatch reports the Georgia Legislature ended the convict leasing system after a prolonged struggle. Other items note British Navy fund appeals, Berlin court scandals, and Empire Day observances across the UK and colonies.
President Roosevelt criticizes Senator Foraker and Governor Haskell for opposing government reforms. He cites Mr Kearst's exposures as supporting the administration and notes Bryan's allies attack the government.
Mr Bryan declares that Mr Haskell, Treasurer of the Democratic National Fund, is willing to appear before any tribunal President Roosevelt may name. He asserts Haskell must be ousted if Roosevelt supports Hearst's action, claiming Haskell is the tool of the Standard Oil Trust.
London dispatch reports Lancashire cardroom workers declining a second ballot. Five hundred thirty mills have stepped. 180 are working wholly or partially. Oldham's population sees a large idle segment as employers with two and a quarter million spindles outside the federation adopt the employers policy.
Prime Minister Asquith assured Liberal candidate Idx Shortt that the government views unemployment as an urgent issue. He pledged to bring practical legislative proposals before Parliament at an early date.
The Daily Express reports that the Great Western Railway aligned with other major railways to oppose government moves toward railway nationalisation.
Berlin reports Germany’s reply to the Franco-Spanish note is conciliatory yet seeks additional information mainly on the indemnity for wartime actions at Casablanca. The Tageblatt notes Germany desires clarification before proceeding with any settlement.
Wilbur Waehl’s latest aerial flight wins the Aero Club prize and the Michelin Cup in London during September, with a total value of £800. The achievement marks a major milestone for early air navigation and competition progress.
In Berlin the delegates to the International Press Conference heard Prince von Bülow insist no one intended to attack Britain. He called the claim a frightful misunderstanding and urged calm amid tensions between Britain and Germany.
The man Charles Bryenton shot himself in Cranmer Square on Monday night. He remained in critical condition after surgery as of early Tuesday morning, with the bullet not located during the operation and his condition unchanged.
A historical advertisement touts RHEUMO as a cure for rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago promising relief after long suffering. A featured testimonial from Elisabeth Mowat Gore describes years of pain ending after using REETMO with a single dose claimed to provide relief. Sold by shops at 22 6d and 48 fd-8.
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