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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
4
A reader argues that wealth attracts attention while the unfortunate are judged harshly. Charity should mirror the Good Samaritan, lifting fallen neighbors instead of excluding them. The writer notes a man punished yet seeking honest work whose prospects are harmed by police prejudice, and asks for further investigation and a chance for reform.
A reader criticizes the Borough Council for allocating £5281 income with only £670 earmarked for permanent projects. They urge more funds for drainage, asphalting, bridges, and channelling, warn of high interest and salaries swallowing revenue, and call for new leadership and tighter library and domain budgets.
Wellington reports no news on the scow Rona which departed last Thursday with a salving party for the Ben Avon wreck at Palliser Bay. Owners Bartolo Russo and Newson doubt disaster and think the vessel may be beached at Kawakawa or sheltering behind rocks, with survivors possibly at a lighthouse or sheep station. Constables sweep Wairarapa coast for clues.
Mr A Bailey of Picton testifies to Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy curing repeatedly and notes his father kept a bottle. Advertises for sale by chemists and storekeepers with a later note praising Chamberlain's Tablets for liver sluggishness.
Mr OG A Wray S M presided for the last time at Timaru Magistrate s Court before retiring under the Civil Servants Act. A large audience of Justices and lawyers heard farewell addresses while Mr Wray expressed regret at his departure. Court officials and police presented a gold mounted umbrella to the retiring official. No successor named.
Christchurch March 31 the Arbitration Court issued interpretations of the Canterbury timber and coalyards and sawmills award. It ruled casual labourers may be discharged at end of any hour if contracted as such and that keeping a casual worker beyond six days doesn’t alter status or require a week's notice. It also interpreted Clause 4a on youth wages and driving duties for youths.
Lieutenant Shackleton writes Captain Vans praising the Nimrod commander for Antarctic work since November. He notes Kinsey’s despatches, the ship’s safe, timely return, and Davis's appointment to command, highlighting his prior role supervising loading and readiness for sea and voyage to Lyttelton.
A Lyndhurst reader praises Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for chronic backache linked to kidney strain. The letter claims six boxes cured pains, noting kidneys filter blood and urging readers to obtain the Doan’s remedy from Foster-McClellan Co. at Sydney prices.
The Ashburton Hockey Club met at the County Council Chambers with small attendance. President Mr Mainwaring led as the club reported a modest season, affected by a Timaru sub association. Officers were elected, April 22 opening date set, and Domain oval rental sought for season play.
A February La Revue de l Aviation piece argues invasion by aeroplanes is possible only with a vast fleet, costing at least 44 million pounds, and warns railways, docks, shipyards and arsenals could be targeted by 20 dirigibles carrying dynamite. It contends British defense should study aerial mortars and shrapnel.
The Victorian Minister of Lands H McKenzie and officer H Q Allen arrived in Wellington to study New Zealand land tax and settlement systems. He will assess New Zealand labour reports, state coal plans, a public trustee model, and land laws as Victoria contemplates reforms.
The Auckland Board of Education discussed exam reports for proficiency certificates. Thames Educational Institute protests over arithmetic questions and English questions, urging simpler tests for younger pupils. Inspectors note exams are too exacting and teaching quality varies, with questionable promotions. The chairman proposed motions for next meeting.
An old advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy costs as much as others but saves money by delivering sure cures. It urges buyers to choose a proven cough medicine to prevent neglected colds from developing serious conditions and notes the remedy is sold by all chemists and storekeepers.
George Davies promotes high grade tailored suits cut by top cutters for lower prices from 2 0s to 3 10s. He claims no credit and no bad debts, urging readers to pay for what they get and place Easter orders early at multiple New Zealand locations including Wellington and Auckland.
A letter extols Dr Fellow's Pile Cones as a cure for piles after ten years of suffering. Recounted testimonials claim relief in days to weeks across readers in multiple countries, urging readers to buy from the author or chemist.
A damaged OCR fragment references a cosmetic claim about skin complexion and cleansing. It mentions chemists and a 4% figure, but the readable text is fragmentary and lacks coherent context or identifiable entities.
Wellings of 6 rooms near the railway station offer 12s 6d weekly rent. A shop in Burnett Street and a Tancred Street room suitable for sample work are for sale. A suburban 7 room residence with verandah and bay window fronts East Belt. 1 acre Hampstead land with a 6 room dwelling and outbuildings. Various suburban allotments and town sections listed by T Bullock.
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