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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
4
Helensville Fatal Trap Accident Claims Teenager
At Helensville a trap accident with a shaft fatally injures 18 year old Jonas Matthews White, his brother P White and M Kaye of Mount Roskill. An inquest found the death accidental. Other notices report Victor Harris’s death in London and Riverton Beach drownings with a verdict of accidental death and a life‑belt rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Helensville
Jonas Matthews White
P. White
M. Kaye
Mount Roskill
Palmerston North
London
Victor
Harris
D. B. Harris
Azved
Royal Academy of Music
Invercargill
Charles Brown
Geo, Sanders
Wiliam Jones
Riverton Beach
Sunday Work Prosecution Hits Chinese Market Gardeners
Christchurch reports a market gardener and two Chinese workers were fined 10s each for carrying on work on a Sunday at Marshlands seen from a public street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Steamers rearranged on Dunedin ferry and Pacific trades
Dunedin reports early May changes in service as the Mararoa will take over the Roto Mohana on the ferry run around May 1, with the Roto Mohana likely moving to Tasmanian Australian trade. The Maheno towed for overhaul May 2, Tarawera substituting, and Hauroto to replace Manapouri on the Pacific route in early May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
National Defence League Concludes Meeting in Wellington
The National Defence League conference re elected its officers and agreed to hold the next gathering in Wellington. A motion to issue rifles to rifle club members failed. The council urged rifle shooting be added to the manual training syllabus in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
National Defence League
General Council
Rifle Club
Easter Meeting at N Z Metropolitan Trotting Club
Persistent rain and poor track conditions marked the Easter meeting with eleven races. Winners included Electric Bell Major Irvington Elector The Heir The Needle Dumb Sell and times listed for each two mile and one mile event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Wn.z. Metropolitan Trotting Club
Irvington
Boldrewood
Specialist
the Heir
the Needle
Rainwood
Joe Davis
Dumb Sell
Queen Mab
Ben Hur
Cadets and Learners Debate Farm Training at Conciliation Board
At Christ Church the Conciliation Board hears Mr I B Millian and Mr Acland discuss cadets on farms. Millian defines cadets as learners paying tuition and argues some should be paid as workers, while boys provide little practical experience. He notes learners may earn £100 a year but dislikes the premium system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conciliation Board
Christchurch
Acland
I. B. Millton
Millian
Farm Labourers’ Union
Thorn
Provincial Council
Christcharet
Messia W. Minson
G. Sheat
H. Broadhead
H. K. Rusbridge
Kt. Whiting
H. H. Holland
Kennedy
G. A. M. Macdonald
William Seward
Geraldine
Seward
James Henderson
Wales
Edward
Milken
Rangiora
Canterbury Sheepowners’ Association
North Canterbury
Ireland
J. D. Blakemore
Springston
Old Country
John Pettigrew
Pigeon Bay
Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Advertises Health Cure
In a colonial era tone the piece claims constant constipation harms the Bowels Liver and Kidneys and urges a bowel regularity every two hours It promotes Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a perfect laxative for children and adults with a testimonial from Mrs M Murphy storekeeper praising its regulating effects and gentle action
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity
Morse
M. Murphy
Grosvenor Street
Kensington
Dunedin
President of Guatemala Attacked During Palace Walk
New York April 2 report describes several men throwing bombs and firing revolvers as the Guatemalan president rode to meet the American minister. He was wounded and soldiers arrested many suspects. The dispatch notes ongoing security actions in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Guatemala
German banker claims rights to Abyssinia motor transport
The Standard's Berlin correspondent says Herr Holtz, representing several German banks, reports he has received from Emperor Menelik exclusive rights to run motor cars in Abyssinia. He also gains authority to set up a trading station on motor tracks for mail carriage and to build an ethergraph plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Standard
Berlin
Herr Holtz
Menelik
Abyssinia
Maori Leader Questions Show For American Fleet Visit
A Maori chief in Auckland questions large entertainments for the American fleet due in August. He notes Maoris work their land in August and argues Rotorua is not a model for Maori virtue. He recalls deaths at a Rotorua gathering and says the fleet display would not belong to the Maori Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Rotorua
North Island
Rotorta
Queen Victoria
Earlier New Zealand pioneer Wakefield honored in Ashburton cemetery
Correspondent lauds Mrs Ferriman for restoring Edward Jerningham Wakefield’s grave with a cement enclosure. The letter recalls Wakefield’s role as a Canterbury pioneer, his vast estate, and a Royal Academy oil painting by an English artist tied to Canterbury Association trusts. The author seeks Chief Justice’s help to secure the painting and attach it to the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferriman
Ashburton
Edward Jerningham Wakefield
Wakefield
New Zealand
Robert Stout
Edward Gibbon
Canterbury Association
Projectors
Canterbury
Jerningham Wakefield
Christchurch
Edward Gibbon Wakefield
England
Canterbury Association Company
Deeds Registry Office
Edwin, Landeur
Jerningham
Mellor's shoes offer light durable sport footwear sale
During the holiday season readers are urged to buy comfortable footwear for tennis bowls or cricket. Mellor's advertises light yet durable shoes at economical prices and claims sale prices cannot be matched in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor’s
Prise Wo
Farm Labourers Dispute Hearings Continue in Canterbury
The Conciliation Board in Christchurch heard farm labourers evidence on the dispute. Wages, overtime, harvest bonuses, cadets and learners were debated amid testimony from prominent local farmers including H. H. Holland and G. A. M. Macdonald.
Labor Contract System Harsh on Cocksfoot Workers
The report notes the cocksfoot industry faces severe impact if banned. It states most men earned good wages, while farmers relied on contract labor mainly in the Bay area. A contractor paid from £20 to £100, whereas hourly workers earned £14 or £15 per stretch, with abuses admitted before the board adjourned to 10 am next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baya
Dixon Case Put to Auckland Employers For Back Wage Payment
Auckland April 22 The Executive Committee of the Auckland Employers Association discusses My Dixon's contempt of court over back wages under the carpenters' award. They decide the remedy is for Dixon and allies to pay the amount ordered, with association members offering support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Auckland Employers’ Association
Dixon
Ramedy
Employers’ Association
Legislative Council Fight Results in Suva
April 22 in Suva the Legislative Council election results show L. F. Brown leading with 159 votes, R. Witheraw 155, A. Conbrough 152, P. Turner 148, and J. M'Conneil 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suva
Legislative Council
L. FE. Brown
R. Witheraw
A. Conbrough
P. Turner
J. M’conneil
Farm prospectus listings in Christchurch firm catalog
An advertisement lists large parcels in New Zealand provinces Bay of Plenty Hawke’s Bay and WANGANTI with 1569 acres of sheep country at 41 000 pounds 7651 acres for 37 600 pounds and 480 acres in Hawke’s Bay with rent and goodwill price details from QEVEREUX KING & CO LTD at 187 Lichfield Street Christchurch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanganti
Bay OF Plenty
Hawke's Bay
L.lp
Qevereux
King & Gco., Ltd
Lichfield Street
Christchurch
170 Acres Land For Sale With Sheep Country Features
Transfer of 170 acres including 120 acres of heavy wheat land and the remainder sheep country. Property fenced with five carries for sheep, wool and fat sheep produced last year £1500. Modern seven room residence with stable woolshed sheep yards and outbuildings. One of the finest district properties with easy terms at £5 per acre. Send name and address for details.
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AREY
T. Young
Ulster Boot Stores
Graighead & Co., Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Tailors and Mercers
East Street
Ott
Chemist
Burnett Street
Moate
Arpenter
Tangred Street
Violetta Toilet Co
Morris
J. A. Meek
Weaton
Axtra
H. G. Barret
RS Bean
Timaru
Mre Hughes
Lily
N.Z
U.S.S. Co
Bailamy’s
Per Press Association
THE
Sporting
T.C
Cable News
Press Association
Mount Temple
Germany
Senate
Hamburg
Copenhagen
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Verdon
Rome
Pepa
Turner
Burton
Finan Politics
J. Viellor
Boot Importer
Tancred Street
Asbburten
Andrew OF & CO. Ltd
Pritchard Bros., Drapers, Clothiers & Tailors
Taters Plains
Hereford Street
United Service Hotel
Lane
Grant & Moore
Karanica and
Tokamara
Winseys
Ale
Aia Abe
Jore
Saunders’ Buildings
Orly
A. H. Field
Coat
Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Ltd
Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company OF New Zealand, Limited
Crown Roller Mills
Leasby
Loasby
Wahoo
Storsheeger
Emsley Burnet
Price
H. E. Bonnington
Mra Hemaley Burnet
George St
R. Thos. HY. Elliott
Maude and Harman
R. Kennedy
Burnett &J., Aobburton
H. Burhanan
Burnent Street
Perry & Kinnerney, Solicitors, Timaru
Coalbrookdale
COAL
Coalbrookwall
Coalbrookdate
Playfatir
Pesyrar
Havelock Street
M. P. Simpson
Henry
Hughes
Nables
Piace
Son‘araa
United Kingdom
London Directory Co.> Ltd
Abchurch Lane
Chas. Thomas
Woode Crest
Newman
Somerset Hotel
Ashbuton
Prado
Aiyer Cuaha
Wan
T. Bullock
Cy Agid and Secon
Hamp
T. Bulllock
Toler Mall
Tillwald
T. G. Arr
Bullock
Mesars . Orr
D, Bullock
Ley
Wee
Algo. Ouse
T, Bullock
Willowby
Wm. Squires
H. Matson and CO
Alford -Forest
Westerfield
H. Matson, & Co
Wool and Grain Brokers
Llewellyn Owen
ROBUS
Acs- Wiha
Albert Roberts
Abbey Phan
Kerr Bros
Buxton and Thomas
Triv
Baker Bros
Undertakers
Thomas Hancox
Robert Belk
Burnett Strack
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