Wakanui Road Board Meets Sets Drain works and May elections
The Wakanui Road Board discusses cleaning out Butterick's drain with tenders to be called. Lot 26 part B.S. 25,108 gravel reserve fenced for £20 18s 9d. Election of two members to replace retiring Leadley and Doak set for May 5. Annual meeting planned for early May. Rates 2 Ward £375 18s 1d collected. £14 15s 0d outstanding. 8 Ward £525 collected. £20 18s 1d outstanding. Board finances reviewed and adjourned.
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Wakanui
G. W. Leadley
J. Allan
J. Bruce
Butterick
Mesere Leadley
Doak
Mesers Leadley
Mill Road
Willowby Methodist Circuit Holds Quarterly Meeting
The Willowby Methodist Circuit officials met at Mr E. Chapman’s residence with eleven officers present. The conference representative reported approval of a probationer and Home Mission grant but noted ministerial candidates are scarce. The income covered liabilities with a small credit. a June report will consider allocations.
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Willowby Methodist Circuit
Chapman
C. H. Standage
Harding
Diverit Oy
Messrs
D. McKenzie
A. & Hayman
Circuit Stewards
Hinds Sunday School
Foreign Missions
Gilmour
Foreign Mission
Willowby
Christian Endeavour
Weather report from March observations across county stations
Observations from Carew, Rakala, Kyle, Porateko Mayfield and Alford show March rainfall totals ranging from 4 inches 24 points to 5.895 inches. Heaviest daily falls reached 1.01 inches in Carew and 1.22 inches in Rakala, with multiple 16 to 19 rain days noted across locations.
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CAREW
C. J. le Cren
Cren- Lea
Kyle
John Lambie
Porateko
Mayfield
W. G. Gallagher
Alford
Beinteard
Premier promises temporary Clyde stoppage and lays college stone
In Dunedin on April 4 the Premier told an Otago Central Railway League deputation the Clyde stoppage is temporary. He said he would look into the Otago Acclimatisation Society request on destroying malformed deer heads while stressing standard maintenance. Later the Premier laid the foundation stone of a new Training College for Teachers as Mr Fowlds opened the Dental School.
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Dunedin
Otago Central Railway League
Clyde
Otago Acclimatisation Society
Fowlds
Protection of Women and Children Reform in New Zealand
In Dunedin on April 4 the Premier told a deputation from the Society for the Protection of Women and Children that next session would consider legislation to empower women to pursue wage attachments. He also agreed to enlarge the Destitute Persons Act definition of wages.
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Dunedin
Society For the Protection of Women and Children
Farmer Remanded in Alleged Malicious Shooting Case
A farmer from Hazelburn was brought by police from up-country to Timaru on a charge of allegedly maliciously shooting a horse and wounding three others. He was remanded until Thursday next. The middle-aged man lives alone at Hazelburn.
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Timaru
Hazelburn
Dainty Distinctive Footwear Shown At Bieck's Boots
Shown footwear praised for artistry and comfortable fittings. Leather described as finest in black and tan with evening and dress styles. Visit Bieck's Boot Store to inspect the latest novelties and stock.
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Bieck
Harvest Thanksgiving Services At Ashburton Primitive Methodist
The Harvest Thanksgiving services at Ashburton Primitive Methodist Church drew strong attendance. Rev RB J Liddell preached on Luke 16 5 urging gratitude to God for national prosperity, worship freedom, and peace. He contrasted Russia with the British Empire and urged offerings of love, service, and gifts. Special hymns and a choral performance enriched the services.
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Ashburton Primitive
RB. J. Liddell
Liddell
Russia
British Empire
Universal Church
Jones
Farewell Sermon by Rev R Richards at Baring Square
The Rev R Richards assistant minister in the Wesleyan circuit preached a farewell sermon at Baring Square Church last evening to a large congregation. He preached on Come unto Me and explained rest in Christ as active and energetic, not passive, urging listeners to seek peace of mind and the noblest life through Jesus.
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R. Richards
Baring Square
Richards
Jesus
Baptist Sunday School Anniversary Sermons and Singing
Special Baptist Sunday School anniversary services were held with Rev. C. H. Standage preaching at each service. The Young People's Society decorated the church and children sang well trained by Mrs. Tucker. Morning and afternoon addresses addressed the young, and in the evening Standage spoke on Zechariah 8:5 about the need for youth and elders to guide each other for character development. The services were well attended and preached a message of mutual respect between generations.
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Baptist
C. H. Standage
Young People’s Society
Tucker
Wellington timber prices spark debate on export duty
In Auckland April 4 reports cite builders urging a heavy export duty on kauri and removal of duties on foreign timbers to lower Wellington prices. Hon E Mitchelson doubts any duty change would affect costs, noting high Wellington prices and transport gaps, and questions reasons behind current rates.
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Auckland
Wellington
E. Mitchelson
Rimu
Lauri
Greymouth
Wairoa
Heart of Rimu
Mitchelson
New Zealand
Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract Promoted by Experts
The Supreme Court of Victoria-backed claims promote Sander and Sons Pure Eucalypt Extract as uniquely curative and safe. Advert shows use for influenza, fevers, diarrhoea, throat cures, mouthwash, and skin products. It warns against inferior oils and touts Superba Skin Food for beauty benefits.
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Sander and Sons
Supreme Court of Victoria
Boot Polished Tin Receives First Tin Return Coupons
The report notes that over the first tin received by returning coupons, a polished full-sized tin is distributed. Officials emphasize ongoing coupon redemption and plan further distributions as part of the program rollout.
Ashburton Football Club Adopts Three Teams and Union Link
The Ashburton Football Club held an adjourned meeting at the Masonic Hall with good attendance. A. J. Tyrrell-Baxter chaired as W.G. Hillier was elected president. Baxter became club delegate to the Rugby Union. Three teams were approved and affiliation fees set, while a canvassing committee was formed to gather members.
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Ashburton
Masonic Hall
A. J. Tyrrell-Baxter
Baxter
Old Boys’ Club
Pate Page
J. Henley
A. Morean
J. McClauley
Juaras
W.G. Hillier
A.J.’ T. Baxter
Rugby Union
Ashburton Magistrate Court Returns for Quarter 1908
The Ashburton Magistrate Court sat 33 times in the quarter ending March 1908 with 82 total civil cases heard by the Stipendiary and Justices, recovering £816 12s 8d of £1058 2d. Criminals involved 88 persons with 65 convicted. fines total £48, along with 71 1s 8d in criminal fees and stamps. Pension activity saw 82 renewals and eight new pensions granted, plus renewals and applications refused.
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Ashburton
W. G. Day
Supreme Court
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promise Kidney Relief
Testimonial claims Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured Mrs Lockhard's kidney trouble after six years of back pain dizziness and headaches. The ad warns against purgatives and urges readers to obtain the remedy from Foster McClellan Co. in Sidney at the listed price.
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Bright
Doan
Lockhard
Cox Street
Ashburton
Dean
Ashburton Drug Company
Foster-McClellan Co
Pitt Treet
Sidney
Plumbers Seek National Exam System In Wellington
Dr Mason Chief Health Officer met a deputation of working plumbers in Wellington on April 4. They argued for a central examining body to grant uniform certificates for all of New Zealand, noting current rules require a plumber passing one centre to reexamine elsewhere. Mason agreed on a national examination system.
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Wellington
Mason
New Zealand
Koa
Maori land settlement plans discussed by Native Minister
Maori leaders in the north speak with Native Minister James Carroll about land questions. Taingakawau says the tribe has arranged most blocks and plans to submit details, while opposing sales and seeking government help to improve estates. Carroll may visit Auckland and northern districts to arrange dates and share plans.
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Auckland
James Carroll
Wellington
Taingakawau
Cure Your Rheumatism with Rheumo Trial Claim
Sufferers of rheumatism gout sciatica lumbago and related pains are said to find relief with Rheumo. A Feilding man H Janning reports benefit after a July 1907 trial and endorses the remedy as a cure all. Available at stores and chemists.
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N.Z
Dar
U.S.8. Co
H. Flanning
Feilding
Janning
Lou
Mellor's shoes offer light durable footwear at economical prices
Holiday readers are urged to buy tennis bowls and cricket footwear at Mellor's shoe shop. The ad promises light yet durable goods of high quality and affordable prices, though the wording is garbled and uncertain in places.
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Mellor
Thia Isma
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