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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Apr 11, 1908

Page

4

Ashburton Technical Classes talk on funds and insects

Ashburton Technical Classes Association met in Municipal Chambers. The chair mourned the death of David Thomas and sympathy was sent. Discussions covered the science room rent, chemical handling, and funding of equipment. Reports praised the inspector's findings and plans to start classes on April 28. The group debated roof insects, potential school expansion, and future meeting times.

Ashburton Technical Classes Association Mesers HH Davis W. H. Collins Jos. Tucker Chas. Reid C. W. Nicoll W. B. Denshire D Wool J. R. Hart J. McGregor Thos. Hayes FL Verriman David Thomas Association Thomas C. Reid Education Department Isaacs Ashburton High School Technical Classes Association High School Board Dos. Tucker Watters Dominion Old Country McGregor Collins Hayes McLeod Tucker Reid Denshire Ferriman High Borough Council Rennie Finch Okd Building Society

Unclaimed Soversigns Returned in Abbey Tin Exchange

An Abbey distribution records an unclaimed item labeled SOVERLIGNS. The last entry shows a Tin return processed for Courons through the exchange workflow.

Farm Labourers and Politics in the Present Dispute

An item from the Conciliation Board meeting reports a heated exchange over whether the farm labourers dispute is purely industrial or driven by political motives. Key figures Thorn Hall and Jones clash as evidence about an anti arbitration Act stance and a union letter are discussed, but the chair sides against politicising the case and the matter is dropped.

Conciliation Board Wilfrid Hall Jones Thorn Aes Fy Anyans Hatless Brigade Thorns Hall New Zealand Times Tharn James Tharn Warm Labourers’ Union Labour Mr Thorn Geard Mel Jones Mr Jones Messrs McCullough Gohus Broadhead

Saltbush Bill Faces Life On The Range And Beyond

Saltbush Bill born in Gippsland Victoria at sixteen stone tall and tanned appears in red shirt with top boots and a large stock whip. He recalls learning to ride with steer bucking, cattle drives through the Never Never, and encounters with blacks in North Queensland. He values nature and walking, once suffered sunstroke, and recalls a drinker’s woes about a Tyson bottle joke. He plans to visit England and America before returning to Australian cattle work.

Saltbush Bill O’neill Willian Mills Gippsland Victoria Queensland Mr Tyson Tyson Swagsman Bussie England America Australia

New Zealand football team returns home after tour

Returning members of the New Zealand professional football team arrived in good health to Sydney and were welcomed by the New South Wales League. They spoke little on finances or tour incidents, praising the trip and hospitality, with generally smooth progress in England. Palmerston North notes from Manawatu Rugby Union push for profits sharing and tougher measures against rough play at the NZ Rugby Union meeting.

Sydney England Palmerston North Manawatu Rugby Union New Zealand Rugby Union New Zealand J. Baxter Timaru Roberts

National Mortgage Company Hosts Large Arcade Horse Fair Sales

A major horse fair at the Arcade conducted by the National Mortgage and Agency Company in partnership with Ts Matson and Co drew strong attendance. Over 160 mixed entries across draughts hacks and harness horses sold fairly well with prices ranging from £5 to £724 guineas, highlighting good demand for young draughts and breeding stock.

National Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited Messrs Ts. Matson and Co Welding

Ashburton Grain Market Week Ending April 10

The Ashburton market reports a quiet week with little grain offered and buyers holding firm to seek lower prices to meet Australian competition. Wheat prices range from 4s 4d to 1s 0d for certain types while oats see firm prices as merchants stock for future use. Oatsheaf chaff offers rise to £4 on trucks though demand remains limited.

Christchurch Grain Market Sinks With Muted Activity

Christchurch April 10 reports a stagnant local grain market with little business. Buyers recorded 14,000 bushels of Tuscan and Hunter wheat at 4s 4d, 1000 to 2000 bushels Hunters at 4s 1 2d, 2000 bushels Gartons at 2s 6d, and 69 sacks of peas at 3s 6d. Potatoes rise in supply and quote from £3 14s to £4.

Christchurch Country Station

Court of Appeal Upholds Johnson Fire Conviction

In Wellington the Crown v Martin Johnson appeal questioned evidence on premiss fixation to soil. The Court of Appeal confirmed the Napier jury verdict despite defense arguments that proof was insufficient. The judgment reserved opinion on sufficiency of evidence and directions.

Wellington the Crown Martin Johnson Johnson Cooper Napier Court of Appeal

Arbitration Court Rules on Labour Day Pay Rates in Wellington

The Wellington Arbitration Court held that linetype operators paid half time on Labour Day, in addition to weekly wages, were entitled to time and a half under the award. The decision rejected the employers' construction as inconsistent with the award and ordered costs of £5 5s plus disbursements and witness expenses.

Wellington Arbitration Court Blundell Bros., Ltd New Zealand Times Co., Ltd Wellington Publishing Co., Ltd Justice Sim

Fragmented OCR Notice on City Elections

A damaged OCR line references city election items and local authorities but lacks clear names, dates, or actions. Readable fragments indicate a possible public notice about voting or candidacies without concrete details.

Employers Liability Bill Passes Senate in Washington

New York April 10 The Senate at Washington has passed the Employers Liability Bill. President Roosevelt on anarchism in a special message to Congress cites the Attorney General on suppression of periodicals advocating murder and arson and notes further legislation is required. Postmasters to exclude such publications from mails.

Imployees Liability Bild New York Senate Washington President Roosevelt Roosevelt Congress Bonaparte Portugal

Trouble at Blackball spreads through union clashes

Press reports from Greymouth and Thames detail turmoil over the Blackball strike. The Wharf Labourers Union faces a call to rescind support for miners while a compulsory extraordinary meeting and possible resignation loom. Thames miners weigh aid as executives withhold settlement proposals and funds. The Lyttelton Times notes leaders incited continued strike and misdirected union actions.

Greymouth Wharf Labourers’ Union Blackball Thames Thames Miners’ Union Christchurch Lyttelton Times Blackball Miners’ Union Hickey

Wharf Labourers Strike Persists as Engineers Vote

In Sydney on April 10 the Institute of Marine Engineers voted to permit free engineers to complete their 12 month coastal contracts. Coastal companies then accepted the agreement terms, while unions withhold agreement and the strike remains unsettled as talks continue.

Sydney Institute of Marine Engineers

Westport Carpenters Strike Ends as Replacements Hired

Westport April 10 carpenters who walked out at the Westport Stockton Coal Company works have been replaced by other workers. The strike effects were noted as resolved with hires filling all positions.

Westport Westport-Stockton Coal Company

Illegal trout catching at Hawkins River court case

Four young men Leonard Beaman Robert McCausland William Vickery and Robert Johnston faced Darfield Magistrate Court for netting trout at Russell's Flat on March 19. They admitted guilt. Johnston claimed catching with hands. Johnston and Vickery fined £2 and costs. charges against McCausland and Beaman dismissed.

Darfield Cassidy Johnston McCausland Sergeant Fouhy Beaman Robert McCausland Mr Cassidy Wis Worship Wiskery McCatsland Poaman

Mellet’s Shoes Advertises Light Durable Footwear Sale

Holiday shoppers are urged to visit Mellet’s for high quality tennis bowls and cricket footwear at prices lower than any district sale. The ad promises light durable shoes, stressing top quality over economy.

Mellet Ana Nein

Brey Boat Polish Promises Quick Leather Care

Brey Boat Polish spreads widely for leather upkeep and preservation. It claims to polish surfaces rapidly while protecting texture and shine, suitable for boat interiors and gear.

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