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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 04, 1906

Page

2

Rahburton Guardian and Interprovincial News Trawler

Interprovincial news and grain market reports are on the fourth page. Weather forecast calls for strong winds and possible rain or snow. police found whisky at Frederick B. Robinson’s Tinwald premises. Lectures on Romance and Reality at Sea announced for August 13 at Oddfellows Hall. Marriage notices from London report Rev H G Blackburn and Miss Gertruda Lanphier wed. others travel and sports selections noted. Community events include M A Lodge meetings and Mayfield Church entertainments with varied performances. Prospective settlers’ letters show growing immigration interest in New Zealand from the United States and Cuba.

Weratneer Forecasy Edwin Wires Frederick B. Robinson Tinwald Romaner and Beautry Wrank Builen H. M. Jones London Praze H. G. Blackburns Loweliffa Ashburton New Zealand Gertruda Eleanor Lanphier Richard Lanphier Alford Lincolnshire Lanphier Hotham House Harrogate Andrew McFarlane Springburn Auckland McNab Millar M.hlb Espresa Wellington Hoover South Canterbury Stocker A. Sileoak Sherritt H. Amos L. Steel J. Amos L McDonald Millichamp Amor Fairling A, Anderton H. Salter M.A C.F Bro J.B. Bale N.G Mayriatp Mayfield Presbyterian Church W. Hain H. Backat B. Withail E. Burgess Dorothy Barkat Nillia Burgess Winnie Basket Songa Oskley Frothawey F. Jarman May Burrese San Francisco Donne America Cuba Greater Britain

Evening trains altered for Seven-a-Side Football tourney

On Thursday the afternoon train to Timaru will depart at 6.45 p.m. and the Springburn train at 6 p.m. due to the Seven-a-Side Football Tournament. Exhibitions and local notices follow, with varied items from advertising, farming plans, and court proceedings.

Timaru Springburn Ronald 8 Badger Advertising Agency Christchurch the Record Manchester Bros New Zealand Newmarket St Helen's Hospital Pitt Street Auckland Bent Peamier Victoria France Dolla Gore M.R Lawlor Harrop Dunsdin Union Company Talane Gisborne Pioneer A. A. Wray S.M Timara Court

Ashburton High School Board Holds Monthly Meeting

Ashburton High School Board of Governors met yesterday with chairman Rev G B Inglis and Mayor H M Davis present. They discussed lease terms for the Technical Classes, right of way concerns, and future extensions. Financials showed general balance in credit and loan balance in debit. various correspondence was read and actions authorized including lease renewal, works spending up to five pounds, and procurement of cupboards from Dunedin.

Ashburton High School Board of Governors G. B. Inglis Me H. Davis Messrs C. Reid M. Stitt Andrew Orr Chapman L. Thoman T. ¥. Duncan Springfield Stitt Eius Hugo Friedlander W. H. Colling High School Wriedlander Friedlander Grey Street Asd Reid Works Committee Orr Bait-Jones Education Department Thoman Wellington Union Bank Prom Otago Education Board Dunedin Ashburton Thomas

Concert at Baring Square Church by local choir

A concert with the Baring Square Church choir drew a good crowd last night. Miss Alcorn impressed with Angels Guard Thee and a duet with Miss Orr. Rattray and Collins offered solid lesser pieces while E Craighead impressed in Battar Land and The Throne of Grace. Instrumental soloists and a full choir were praised, with thanks given to all assistants as the National Anthem closed the program.

Connsotion Baring Square Miss Alcorn Miss Orr Miss Rattray God Misa Collins E. Craighead Jade McClurg Anderson Siox George Carson C. Andrews Humphreys McClure Andrill M. Jones

Reported NZ Cabinet Positions Suggested in Press

United Press Association reports no official cabinet list yet but speculates Sir Joseph Ward’s ministry. Potential appointees include Hall-Jones, Carroll, McGowan, Pitt, Millar, McNab, Fowlds, and others replacing Seddon and Duncan Mille.

Jas. Carroll Poverty Bay J. McGowan Thampa A. Pitt Nelson J. A Millar Otag BR. McNab Southland Geo, Fowlds Auckland Customs Messrs Millar McNab Fowlds Seddon Duncan Mille

A Friend of the Family Seeks Remedies and Boots

An old advert lists Ja Dk Sheldon's new chest and lung remedy priced at 64 and 84 per bottle from Manchester Bros. It also promotes Menton’s Zaalandia Boot Store on Tancrad Street and Mellor’s footwear for winter wear. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure is sold at 1s 6d and 2s per bottle.

Ja Dk Sheldon Manchester Bros Menton Zaalandia Tancrad Street Mellor’s

Russell Sage Estate Reveals Ten Million Bonds

New York reports executors uncovered ten million pounds in guaranteed bonds once hidden in Russell Sage’s estate. Paris dispatch notes French submarines’ marked success in manoeuvres, torpedoing the flagship eight times. London sees a one million exodus amid holidays. Milan’s Exhibition Palace fire devastates Italian and Hungarian art sections, damage about half a million sterling.

Russell Sage New York Paris Fournier London Rome Milan Ofj Decorative Arta

Mutiny at Kronstadt Triggers War Proclamation

A St. Petersburg conference of revolutionary bodies backed an immediate general strike as Kronstadt mutinies surged. Two thousand five hundred sailors and four hundred soldiers rose. two naval battalions revolted, infantry dispersed sailors, and mutineers sheltered at Fort Constantine. Casualties included multiple captains and an admiral.

United Press Association Electria Telegraph St Prienssord St. Petersburg Atrika Kronstadt Weenal Fort Constantine Beklomyabheif

International Socialists Congress backs Russian labour groups

The International Socialists Congress, presiding by Mr A Henderson, pledged sympathy to Russia's labour socialist organisations and urged British people to fund the movement for freedom against the Czarist regime and bureaucracy.

Mutinies on Cruisers in August Incident

Mutinies erupt on the cruisers Pamyatarova and Asia near Reva and Abe. The Pamyatarova captain and four officers were killed. The Sveaborg uprising was preconcerted to draw troops from St. Petersburg for Kronstadt and possible St. Petersburg mutiny, but Finnish Red Guards damaged railways hindering movement. The Kronstadt revolt likely strengthens government reaction.

Sr. Petersburg Pamyatarova Reva Asia Abe Helsingfors Sveaborg St. Petersburg Kronstadt Red Guards

Mutiny Suppressed as Mutineers Surrender in Warsaw

Report from St Peterapore notes mutineers failed to gain artillery support after reaching Constantine and were forced to retreat using rifles and machine gun fire. Seven were shot for murder of their chiefs General Markprasking and the governor general aide were killed. Governor-General threatens resignation if siege not proclaimed. Moscow paper claimed Hortztustun murder 12 hours early.

St Peterapore Constantine Warsaw Reuter Moscow M. Hortztustun

Mutiny at Rembertoff Sparks Neva Fortifications

Reports from St Petersburg say mutiny among artillery troops at Rembertoff near Warsa t has prompted troop dispatch to quell the riot. Government strengthens Neva mouth defenses as mutinous ships approach. Kronstadt officers praised for bravery. Wounded leader Boklemyshelf reportedly killed. Armed women join mutineers.

St Perarseere Artillery Rembertoff Warsat Visiig Neva Wiberg St. Petersburg Kronstadt Boklemyshelf

South Africa Confronts Constitution Debate Cited Globally

The Montreal Gazette notes that South Africa’s future concerns Australia Canada Britain and Britain alike. It argues against reckless experiments as seen in the latest constitution and recalls the sacrifice of brave soldiers.

Ottawa Montreal “Gazette South Africa Australia Canada Britain

Ex-President Steyn on Brit-Afrikander Ties and Orange River Colony

Ex-President Steyn voiced disappointment in Jaratown on August 3 about the Tiberal party and a hoped era of good understanding between Britain and the Afrikanders. He urged Sir H Campbell Bannerman to await Weat Ridgeway's report on the Orange River colony before granting constitutions. Mr A Fischer warned against delay risking distrust of British good faith.

Jaratown Steyn Tiberal Great Britain H. Campbell Bannerman Weat Ridgeway Orange River A. Fischer

Transvaal Elections Delay Sets January Timeline

In London on August 4 Churchill stated in the House of Commons that the Transvaal stations would be held not later than January. The remark places the political timetable for Transvaal matters within the upcoming winter period.

Lonnon

Unemployed Procession Reported in Capetown

A 2000 strong unemployed procession gathered in Capetown in the Head and Influenza Woods area, with references to a Great Peppermint Cure. event dated August 4 and notes on dates le 6d and 23rd per Battle.

British Appropriation Bill Moves Through Commons

In London Aug 4 the Appropriation Bill secured a second reading with Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman noting Cabinet responsibility remains intact and Lloyd George's Home Industries and other measures await further scrutiny. Antony MacDonagh spoke in Dublin predicting Irish progress by 1907 and renewed hopes for Irish leaders.

Lonpox House of Commons Henry Campbell Bannerman Committee of Defence Lloyd George Antony MacDonagil Dublin

British Defence Committee debate on Colonial and India representation

In the House of Commons Major Sealy pressed to include Colonies India and the Opposition in the Defence Committee. McBalfour argued colonies lack permanent Home authority control yet should command a seat on request to aid cooperation. Sir H C Bannerman said the Committee does not set policy and Colonies may be consulted as needed.

London House of Commons Sealy India Committee of Defence McBalfour H. C. Bannerman

Germany's First Submarine Launch at Kiel

Germany's first submarine was launched at Kiel. Beran Ang 8 notes the craft achieves nine knots submerged and twelve on the surface.

Beran, Ang Germany Kiel

Premier Opens New Central Railway Station This Morning

Report mentions the Premier officially opening the new central railway station at Syoner. Other items note cattle ticks found at Tweed heads, a gold yield from the Cathcart mine at Ararat, and a youth at Chartoc's Tlowera who left a note and died by suicide after a fire.

Crosmery Fairlie Railway Station Syoner Chartoc Tlowera Aithex

Reduced fares from Australia to New Zealand exhibition

The notice lists reduced voyage fares with Union Company and Waddar Parker for the New Zealand Exhibition. Saloon from Melbourne to Lyttelton £11 13s. Sydney to Lyttelton £10. round trip Melbourne to Sydney via Cook Straits £11. steerage £6 10s. Fares apply Aug 4 at Menaconns.

Menaconns Union Company Waddarf Parkers Melbourne Lyttelton Sydney

Fire damages Bodega restaurant in Lambton Quay blaze

A fire badly damaged the Bodega restaurant in Lambton Quay early this morning. Occupier H Brice left after midnight leaving fat in a kitchen range. flames spread to upper floors. Brice held £700 and £250 insurance in Northern and Alliance offices. Building owner is Mr Christy of Wanganui.

Alliance Christy Wanganui

Woman Injured After Breakwater Fall From Ship

United Press reports Mrs Smith a through passenger on the Manuka from Dunedin suffered a nasty accident on the breakwater yesterday afternoon. The gangway end detached during a surge and she fell into the water, clung to a fender until rescue, and was found to have a broken arm.

Smith Dunedin Mia Smith

Blenheim Borough Council to contest Crown eviction of chambers

Blenheim Borough Council faces three months notice to quit government rooms used since 1876 after a fire. Acting on legal advice, council vows to challenge the move, arguing the old Provincial Trust transferred with conditions including borough quarters. The Public Works Department says rooms are urgently needed for postal and public works use.

United Presse Association Electria Telegraph Burvarm Blenheim Feil Public Works Department Supreme Court Crown Department

Sporting Grand National Meeting Scratches

Cunteuunes, Aug Asteroid were scratched today from engagements at the Grand National meeting leaving fields reduced and bets unsettled.

Grand National Ing

Cure for rheumatic pains claims new relief

Advertisements tout Rheumathesis Rheumatic Remedy as neutralizing uric acid to relieve pain and swelling for gout and rheumatic conditions with claims of a permanent cure. It lists prices and availability through chemists or stores. Also promotes Linola Polish for linoleum and Woods Grapefruit Premint Cure for bronchial coughs and colds with bottle pricing.

Preddy Pont Ashburton

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Percy Akrs State Fire Insurance Office J. B. Christian Arcade Ashburton JT. Ocarroll Tailor, & Outfitter Tancred Street H. Bushell Peer, Fruiteser Green Gilmowr Benson Fletcher’ Bros Nimmo &Blair’s Montauk Triangle Cash Store Mount Somers Rye Woolshed Creek Ordore W.T. Dos Mount Somera Joan Oak & Co Live Stock Journal H. G. Beeryman Optician Sam Crooks Hevti Gremace and Burnett Street The British New Zealand Meat and Produce Co., Ltd Toreby Aghburton Frozsa H. F. Reece Walter Pickles Weat Streat Moint Tyre Alfred Abdaille Rahborne Drug Company Matton F. Ferriman Belt Road Allenton Wilson Beltoad Saunders’ Road Ferriman Land and Estate Agent Carp V. PB G. PF Donna Cass Street Ephemeris MR Schwartz Napier Dunlop Atalanta Bicycles Zealandia Singer Abalandia Cycle and Motor Works Kermode Street FCP Sale Cavendish and Middle Road Arthur Bean Ferriwan Y Ferguson Poo Acre Farm Imilea Pareora B. Y. Ferguson R V. Ferguson The.n.z. Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd Grocery Department Neolasses Sultanas Solds N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd Ashburton Branch West Strees Live Stock General Insurance Company Ashburton County R Y Ferguson Yorkshire Insurance Co Geraldine Orati Frica R Y ¥. Ferguson Poat Foz Ative G. Hefford & CO Olony Frank ¢Artis East Street Sam Helena Nobel's Ballistite George Meddins the People’s Tronmonger Lumneté Street H. Gresham Semerxon & Mechanical Din Tist Bursett Street Pri Havelock Street Rahburton Guardian Home and Foreign Bleatric Telegraph Coppright Empire League Lord Tennyson League of the Empire Russia Conference of Revolutionary Bodies Socialists’ Congress South Aprics Ryflactrica Telegraph—Copyripzht Transvaal Capa Carrtown Capetown British Politics High Hanes Ireland Tweedheads Metnoranus Cathcart Ararat Heacher Bill Ead New Zealand International United Prasa Association Eleatric Riechta Sporting
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