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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 02, 1909
Page
4
Advertises reduced cash prices on mutton and beef with home delivery to town and suburbs. Lists Wether Mutton prices at sides to loins and necks with per pound reductions and notes discount on accounts paid within a month. Solicits trial orders from customers and the general public.
An advertisement touts Lang's Medoline as the cure for tracked, chapped, rough, and analgized hands claiming it heals everywhere. The copy emphasizes a specially prepared article for the hands and a universal remedy.
Kenna and Gameron present men's all wool tweed suits and Norfolks for boys, dark tweed shirts, beige shirts, strong drill shirts, and heavy piemoet Kaiapoi tweeds. A wide range of hats caps and a line of Marino under vesta and drawers sell from low prices.
Mr Leadley outlined results from the Dominion Farmers Union Conference, praising the discussion and noting re-elections of President Wilson. Topics included freehold option, Crown lands, unoccupied Native lands, land valuation, customs tariff on imported timber, mortgage tax repeal for income tax, and seed warranties. A proposed optional horse exams and dairying sack regulations were discussed, with cuts to rail rates and a light on vehicle lights by-law debated.
Rangitata Road Board met at Lismore with chairman J A Fleming and members Dellow Allan Tarbotton and Barton. Fleming and Dellow’s tender for reforming Mayfield Rangitata road was approved. The board planned new formation and shingling works and authorised gorse clearance and reserve management.
In Timaru Dr Findlay argued there are two taxation forms direct and indirect. Indirect revenue from Customs and Excise totaled £2,917,462 while direct taxes including income tax stamp duties and death duties reached £1,400,299. He praised abolition of the old property tax and defended the Liberal Government's income tax and land tax changes. He noted direct taxation rose from £665,868 in 1899 to £1,460,299 in 1909 as wealth grew, with 11,000 income tax payers and 30,000 land tax payers. He argued taxation fairness, equality of sacrifice, and protection guided policy. private wealth increased massively through land value gains and improvements, while public works spending drove revenue needs.
Mr W I Lill and other union members attacked MP Mr Taylor for alleging farmers gloated over unemployment. Debate focused on whether Taylor misquoted remarks and the need to write to him for clarification. Supporters noted wheat farming provides steady employment and criticized the proffered tone of the accusation.
A fire at Majesty's Theatre in Sydney started in the gallery and climbed to the dome. The brigade arrived as the gallery burned, and flames were out within twenty five minutes. Damage totaled £3500 from fire and water. the theatre will close for two weeks. The origin remains a mystery after the night watchman failed to notice smoke when leaving.
A German census shows farmers once half the population now about a quarter. Those in manufacturing and industry rise to over two-fifths, sparking debate among economists about Germany losing its agricultural character.
The Christchurch Police Commission resumed with Mr B. W. Bishop presiding. Inspector Gillies faced questions on sick leave due to winter exposure, pay issues, discipline, and public perception. He urged protecting the force’s core members, supported equal rank for chief detectives and sub inspectors, and described recent investigations and complaints, ending at 11:15 a.m.
The Police Commission plans a West Coast sitting at Greymouth on Wednesday with H W Bishop and colleagues. They will then tour the North Island starting Wanganui and proceed to Napier Auckland and Thames before finishing in Wellington.
A 19th century letter extols Sanders Extract for numerous ailments and urges use of five to fifteen drops in water or a tablespoonful, claiming it cures wounds, rheumatism, and kidney issues while criticizing other eucalyptus preparations for harm and even a death.
The Farmers Union discussed centralising sixth standard examinations for country scholars arguing travel and timing fairness. Opponents warned of injury to performance and extra costs while proponents cited town advantages and syllabus gaps. A proposal to provide free school books was also debated and referred to a committee for investigation.
A butcher advertises best possible prices for cash with a full price list. Prime mutton by the side and various cuts, beef cuts including ribs sirloin and rump steak with per pound rates. Small goods are a specialty made by Mr T. Barber.
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