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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Apr 13, 1908

Page

2

Property for sale East Belt residence near J Swanson

N R Gho Cooper promoted to Christchurch Branch of Mesare Cooper and Duncan Ltd. sells a convenient residential property on East Belt parts of sections 750 and 251. 32 perches, five room dwelling, bath, scullery, veranda, detached washhouse, permanent pump and water to house and washhouse. Adjoins Mr J Swanson. Easy terms. Also a quarter-acre section with house, washhouse, pump water and rain tanks. Very low price with easy terms. Full particulars on application. F Ferriman, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE 150 ACRE FARM nearby Ashburton. Freehold farm of about 150 acres well watered and in good order. Full particulars on application. T Ferriman.

N R Gho Cooper Christchurch Mesare Cooper and Duncan Limited Ealt J. Swanson Ashburton T. Ferriman Cameron Street AGEN New Zealand Plate Glass Yorkshire Live Stock Yorkshire Fire Insurance Company Gram and Stock Maling and Co Quibell Fitter and Sone Central Markets London Moore Street Tencread Street Yor Sal i-Acre Kermode Street East Street II Acres N.E

Ephemeris of Dates and Phases for April

A terse ephemeris lists dates and times for new moon first quarter full moon last quarter apogee and perigees in April. It provides daily numeric references and phase timings including times such as 9 42 am for first quarter and 4 25 am for full moon with apogee and perigee noted.

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New Zealand Mayor's Eager Plan Sparks Mockery

A satirical take on Auckland Mayor plans to host the American Evans fleet visit. The piece mocks public meetings, Maori involvement, and a proposal that Parliament adjourn for a circuslike Auckland reception, labeling the ideas childish and inept.

Aira Brance Auckland Admiral Evans New Zealand Gsood Wellington

Weekly stock sale set for Tinwald yards tomorrow

Ashburton District news notes a forthcoming weekly stock sale at the Tinwald yards.–An open air Ashburton Domain concert drew many townspeople, with O Neill’s buckjumping show also well attended. Local abattoirs report monthly slaughter totals and disease status, while schooling in Flemington faces attendance declines and possible closures.

Tinwald Ashburton County Brass Band

Memorial Sermon for David Thomas at St Stephen’s Church

Palm Sunday service at St Stephen’s Anglican Church featured a memorial sermon for the late David Thomas. Rev. E Whitehouse praised his public service, church loyalty, and community impact, linking his life to Psalm 84 and urging prayers to follow his example toward the heavenly kingdom.

St. Stephen's Anglican Church E. Whitehouse Whitehouse David Thomas Jesus Wiso Jahenr

Star of Japan vessel in distress sparks maritime peril

A rock pierced the Star of Japan near Bekbat. the captain deems the vessel position hopeless as rescue prospects fade amid mounting pressure from the sea and weather, signaling a grave maritime emergency.

THE Star OF Japan London London County Council Lord Rayleigh

Miss Mary Norman Honored by Church Social

The St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church choir and Sunday school teachers hosted a social at Masonic Hall to honor Miss Mary Norman on the eve of her marriage. Rev. G B Inglis presented a marble clock with inscription and best wishes from friends. Miss Gladys McChirg presented a set of teaspoons and related items on behalf of the Sunday scholars. Mr Edwin Craighead praised her teaching work and Miss Norman expressed gratitude for the recognition.

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Masonic Hall Mary Norman G. B. Inglis Edwin Craighead

Ballarat Defeats New Zealand Bowls in Melbourne Meet

Ballarat defeated the New Zealand bowlers by hut to 102 in Melbourne on April 12, highlighting a decisive win for the Australian club over visiting teams from New Zealand.

Melbourne Ballarat New Zealand Hut

Campbell Bannerman Remains Weak But Quiet

London bulletin reports Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman passed a quiet day with little change in condition. He is very weak but not severely ill, and his overall state remains delicate this week.

London Henry Campbell-Bannerman Murdper Melbourne Deutchmann Ararat Collie

The Chinese Boycott Press Dispatches from Pekin

The organizers in China vow not to relent until Japanese commerce loses sixty million pounds sterling. The last Japanese steamer bound for America, the Maru, sailed from China to San Francisco with no Chinese cargo and 26 passengers, while the Empress of India carried 780 passengers.

Pekin China America San Francisco

Trial of Mrs Mary Robinson in Druce case ends

London report on April 11 states Mrs Mary Robinson was found guilty of perjury in connection with the Druce case. Judge Justice Walton noted she acted under pressure and cited manipulation of shadowy property claims. The court spared her the maximum, sentencing her to four years in prison.

London Mary Robinson Ferrary Druce Avery Marshall Hall Justice Walton

Pollard Juvenile Opera to Perform Bluebell in Fairyland

Pollard's Juvenile Opera Company will present Bluebell in Fairyland at Oddfellows Hall in Ashburton on Wednesday night. The performance, introduced by Mr Tom Pollard, is directed toward a crowded audience, with notable dances and comical episodes featuring two schoolboys Blib and Blob. Proceeds and seating are arranged via the Dresden Piano Company's box plan.

Oddfellows’ Hall Tom Pollard Ashilurtan London Dresden Piano Company Bluebell Ashburton Eated Joplin Uebell Bluchell Fairyland King Dresden

Children's Hacking Cough At Night Report

A brief item notes nighttime coughing concerns among children. Details from Woode's Great Peppermint Ours reference indicate nighttime symptoms and possible remedies. The report emphasizes parental vigilance and seeking medical guidance if cough persists.

Eltham Valuation Shows Large Rise In Three Years

Eltham's valuation stands at 288000 pounds, up 112000 pounds from three years earlier, as of April 13. Local officials report steady increases in property assessments reflecting market trends in the district.

Eltham Adelaide Brage Adelaide University Cavendish Leeds University

British politics new premier greeted by crowds in Dover and London

Crowds cheered Mr Asquith on arrival at Dover and London before he met Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. The Spectator warns against reviving the old age pensions scheme and predicts the next move will be to end free trade to meet fiscal obligations.

London Mr Asquith Dover Henry Campbell-Bannerman The Spectator Asquith

Education Bill and Churchman Nonconformist Talks

The National Societies' Consultative Committee with Archbishop presiding favors a conference of Churchmen Nonconformists and Catholics to align religious teaching in schools. The Daily News notes Lord Curzon backs broad reform of the fiscal system, aiming to widen taxation while avoiding direct tax on the wealthy, opposing this as raising living costs for the poor.

Archbishop of Canterbury The Daily News Curzon Tomorgan

Tiger Berwick Collision Court Martial Finds No Blame

London reports the Tiger court martial exonerated officers and crew of the Berwick collision. The verdict says no blame attaches to Berwick while detailing the night clash off St Isbotine's Point. Twenty two men were saved and Lieutenant Middleton perished in the disaster.

London Tiger Berwick Argonaut Princes George Essex Forte St. Isbotine's Point Middleton St. George Vinning

Dutch Ship Emmanuel Wrecked Near New Caledonia

News from Noumea says the Dutch ship Emmanuel was wrecked on a main reef near New Caledonia while carrying chrome ore. The crew is safe and wreckage was found.

Sydney Noumea Emmanuel New Caledonia

Wharf Labourers Strike Settled After Guild Agreement

Sydney reports the Wharf Labourers strike nearly resolved with a signed pact among coastal steamship firms, the Merchant Services Guild, and engineers. Coast ships resume immediately. New Castle and Morpeth pits retain current workers with wage offsets. future vacancies favor Marine Engineers members and Guild members for out of service vessels.

Sydney Newcastle Morpeth Institute “of Marine Engineers Merchant Services Guild

Woods' Great Pappermina Cure for Cough

IgGt fits.

Woods

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