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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 02, 1907

Page

4

Subdivided Rural Properties for Sale Across Regions

A broker lists numerous farms and blocks for sale or lease. Properties span multiple locations with well fenced, watered land and varied improvements. Listings include houses, paddocks, and outbuildings, with inspections and fuller particulars offered at the office.

Ealing Mount Somers Hinds Winchmore Kyle Geafield Road Wakanui Alford Springbarn Winslow Rangitata Coldstream Road Staveley Ashton Elgin Seafield

All-Red route deemed impracticable by committee

Sir Charles Duke says the All-Red route cannot be justified as a full passenger line. The Standard notes arguments show a summer service only and a potential loss over a million sterling even if most class one and two travelers and half the third class on the Canadian route switch to the All-Red line.

London Standard Charles Duke

Japanese Leader Says Korea and Manchuria Chief Focus

Paris July 31 Admiral Idjuin said Japan has enough to handle in Korea and Manchuria and does not wish to intervene in the Philippines or Indo China. He expressed friendly sentiments toward the United States, calling it a financial Colossus.

Paris Idjuin Korea Manchuria Philippines Indo-China United States

Northern Territory proposals and local government issues

At the Chamber of Commerce annual meeting Mr Merivale proposed handing the Northern Territory to Britain for immigration from India. The plan risks white population control and could tempt a foreign power during England's absence. The article also notes smoke control by the City Council and an employers meeting on the shop assistants' award. A government stock loan is planned for redemption purposes.

Sydney Chamber of Commerce Merivale Britain India England Australia

Delay in Issue of Awards at International Exhibition

In Christchurch on August 1 officials report no medals issued for the photographic section of the late International Exhibition. The General Manager disclaims responsibility for the section and cites committee promises as potentially unofficial. Home Industries received gold and silver medals, while other sections await official action and certificates.

Christchurch Home Industries

Civil Service Association reports growth and aims in New Zealand

The New Zealand Civil Service Association's first conference heard an encouraging outlook with Government recognition. Branches are now in Auckland Napier New Plymouth Wellington Dunedin Invercargill and more are hoped for. About five hundred members. Headquarters set for Wellington. Officers named include FE Trager as president G Allport as vice president D Avery general secretary and EB Adams treasurer. A push to seek better leave regulations and government office space for after hours social use was approved along with a demand for a classif ication scheme.

Wellington New Zealand Civil Service Association Auckland Napier New Plymouth Dunedin Invercargill FE. Trager G. Allport D. D. Avery EB. Adams

Publican fined for permitting gambling at Port Chalmers

John Cusack a publican faced Port Chalmers Police Court for permitting gambling on his licensed premises and billiards for drinks. He pleaded not guilty under the Licensing Amendment Act 1904. Magistrate Mr Widdowson fined £4 plus costs, noting unawareness of the breach.

Dunedin Port Chalmers John Cusack Widdowson

Discontinuances in Auckland Calliope Duck cases noted

Notice of discontinuance to be entered in compensation cases against the Harbour Board. Special costs against Shaw Savill Company granted by Mr Justice Denniston. Total liability about £3250. Harbour Board to pay similar amount to cover expenses. Baltic Dream Separator advertised with claim of low oil cost and free trial for dairymen. Genuine Stocktaking Sale promoted by Mitchell and Turner.

Auckland Calliope Ftarbour Board Shaw-Savill Company Justice Denniston Harbour Board Baltic MacEwan and Co., Ltd Dunedin Mitchell

Rest room for women and girls sparks council debate

A letter to the editor discusses a proposed public waiting room for ladies, noting the Womens Christian Temperance Union seeks philanthropy rather than political aims. It cites rest rooms in Invercargill New Plymouth and other ports as nonpolitical aid by the WCTU.

Sanitary Committee Council Women’s ‘Christian Temperance Union New Zealand Invercargill W.C.T.U Ashhurter

Government weigh changes eyed by Victorian minister

The Victorian Minister of Agriculture and Acting Railways Minister, Mr Swinburne, told Melbourne Chamber of Commerce the government favours reducing wheat bags from 240 to 200 pounds and may push legislation forcing farmers to use smaller bags. Critics warn the cost to farmers could reach about threepence per bushel, with heavier sacks driving up expenses as imports would rise.

Flatman House of Representatives J. G. Ward Industries and Commerce Committee Swinburne Railways Melbourne Chamber of Commerce Australia Victoria New Zealand Calcutta

Parliament Should Carry Out Federal Bag Legislation

A speaker argues that only federal Parliament can enact the required laws. Targeting Victoria alone would penalise Victoria and cause confusion, he says. Federal legislation is the only fair solution.

Victoria

The No-License System in Southland Presents Mixed Voices

In Invercargill and surrounding Southland communities the no-license stance shows both discipline and friction. Proponents cite reduced crime and stable business, while opponents warn of sly grog, border temptations, and lingering discontent. A cautious long view suggests gradual change and regional experiments beyond no license.

Wallacetown Invercargill Bluff Tnyereargill Tnvercargill Invertargill Southland Otago Dunedin

RHEUMO Promises Fast Relief from Joint Pains and Aches

From the first dose RHEUMO relieves severe rheumatic pains including rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago. Priced at 2s for the full dose or 2s 6d for the larger quantity and available from all chemists and stores.

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