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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 04, 1909

Page

4

Whites Restored by New Blue Lining Process

Laundry notes claim that clothes faded to yellow after washing have been lined with a new blue dye to restore color. The technique reportedly improves appearance but may alter fabric feel and longevity.

Nautical Court Joins Timaru Inquiry Into Storm Chief Engineer

A New Zealand Nautical Court at Christchurch held a hearing into alleged drunkenness by Justice Bradbury, chief engineer of the Storm, after engine failures and damage during May voyages. Evidence from captains, mates, and logs disputed sobriety, with a ruling to be delivered at a later sitting.

Ghristchurch Hunselden Scouller W. d. le Oran Bradbury Storm Stringer Collector of Customs K. Hunt M. Gresson Dougall Wood Hunt New Zealand Timaru Wanganui Ito Picton Lyttelton Witness Munro William McFadden Cape Campbell Bradury Ae Campbell Mr Hunt Jas Cairns Cowan David McIntyre Joseph Bradbury James

Ashburton Man Abroad Describes Europe and London

Walter Butterick of Ashburton writes from London detailing his travels through Naples Rome and Venice noting crowded streets narrow alleys and donkey traffic in Naples. admiring Milan Cathedral and Swiss countryside. praising Jersey cows and vineyard estates in Switzerland. visiting Paris Paris landmarks and Westminster Abbey. views on Dr Barnardo's Homes and Tower of London devoting attention to royal regalia and famed tombs. remarks on poverty and London life including The Temple and Wesley's Church.

Walter Butterick Ashburton Europe Great Britain London Naples Rome Venice Milan Switzerland Butterick Paris Max Tandon Wesley Westminster Abbey Thomas Parr Dryden Darwin Disraeli Gladstone Peel Barnardo Altor Ohn

Dobbie Donates 120 Acres of Bush to Scenic Reserve

Mr H B Dobbie, former Whangarei resident now in Auckland, donates 120 acres of rare native bush to hangarei to form a scenic reserve per Preas Association. The gift strengthens regional preservation efforts in August.

Whangaret H. B. Dobbie Whangarei Auckland Hangarei

No Blame in Foxton Stranding

Wellington reports the Marine Department finds no blame in the Fumitansi stranding at Foxton and will take no action. The decision cites no fault by any party.

Wellington Foxton Marine Department

Argentine Meat Shipments Rise in Week to June 10

The London Times reports a surge in Buenos Aires beef shipments for the week ended June 10 totaling 89 000 quarters, with 24 000 quarters bound for London. Year to date exports reach 1 224 000 quarters, up from 1 072 000 last year. mutton and lamb weekly exports also rise, 44 000 mutton carcases and 8 100 lamb carcases, with year totals of 1 412 000 mutton and 157 900 lamb carcases respectively. Last week’s exports were beef 42 000 quarters, mutton 4 000 carcases, and lamb 14 700 carcases.

Buenos Ayres Saya London Times London

Young Kaffr misadventure with gun ends in tragedy

A youth plays with a gun and fires by toe trigger, causing fatal injuries. The incident leaves a basket of remains from the nearby plains and warns the tribe about unsafe handling of firearms. Woods peppermint cure is noted in dialect as a cultural reference.

July Rainfall Totals Across Winchmore Kyle and Carew

Weather reports show July rainfall across Winchmore Kyle and Carew. Winchmore recorded 1.79 inches total with a 0.97 inch max on the 23rd and ten rainy days. Kyle totals 1.41 inches with a 0.38 inch max on the 6th. Carew measured 1.48 inches on six days with a 0.7 inch max on the 3rd.

Winchmore Kyle John Lambie Carew O. J. le Cren

Dunedin Public Library Cost Estimate For Council

The librarian presented to the City Council committee a detailed expense plan. Salaries total 540 pounds for staff across libraries, with 200 for lighting, 192 for building and upkeep, and 60 for establishment costs. The circulating and children’s departments account for 210, new books 470, and newspapers 2567, bringing total estimated expenditure to 1969 pounds.

Dunedin

Airship craze alarm sparks in Otago readers

Rev. P B Fairclough argues the airship fascination shows mass psychology at work in a wave of illusion. He cites Moonlight sightings, stars, planets and complementary colours as explanations and urges the public to let the craze fade.

PB. W. Fairclough Otago Daily New Zealand Australia Holland Titus Oates Mars Ravensbourne Oamaru Greymouth Kelso Seacliff Blue Mountains Tha Elue

Man from England commits suicide in Ponsonby boarding house

In Auckland an inquest into the death of Charles Barry McCarthy, who swallowed prussic acid, heard how he proposed to Miss Evelyn M. Wright, was rejected, and brandished a revolver at her before ending his life in Mrs Wright's boarding house. The jury found death by poisoning in a state of mental unsoundness.

Auckland Charles Barry McCarthy England Ireland Crean Witness Evelyn

Ashburton Golf Club Women Defeated by Christchurch Shirley Link

A Monday match at Ashburton Golf Club saw the ladies host a Christchurch Shirley links team, who won. The day suited golf and the greens drew praise from visitors. Thanks are due to Mrs Mullin and Miss Clare Friedlander for organizing creature comforts. Results list several singles and foursomes with Christchurch players prevailing in most matches.

Ashburton Christchurch Shirley Links Mullin Clare Friedlander

Acceptances for New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club meeting

Christchurch August 4 acceptances received for the Metropolitan Trotting Club meeting opening Saturday. List includes Stewards Handicap in saddle with numerous contenders such as Victor Huonser and Silver Ribbon. Ladies Bracelet Handicap in harness with Lady's Maid and Silent Slipper among entrants. August Handicap in harness with Too Soon and Panami. Alexandra Handicap in saddle led by Vanelareser and Viewmont. other events include Rotholia and Te Kuiti among entries for the distance races and pacing events at two miles and one mile and a half across several harness and saddle divisions.

Christchurch New Zealand Victor Huonser Silver Ribbon Cora Lynn Belle Lincoln Major Irvington Lucky Mount Early Dawn Franzie Kaiser Huon Bazil V-R Ivy Dean Silent Slipper Rotorua Rona Isee Lily Woodisee Silver Cue Lord Ashton’ Iseu Erin‘s Tracey Baleka Ophelia First Vue Tloranz Imperial Kit &Sec Molly Darling Dominion Nugret May Rothschild Blackchild Boy See Prince Reynard Isabella Crackshot Sunny Boy Silvarette Old Guard Helianthus Countess Rothschild Bench Yaw Marilla Little Rethey St Simon Too Soon Imperial Polly Millwood Volunteer Derringcotte Peacock Frederick General Lincoln Prince Warbeck Princess Tina T.B.C Panami Quincer Bright Woodburn Lad Awesomos Alexandra Vanelareser Viewmont Jack Tracey Woodland Whisper Pansy Gladsome Black Child Ser Marietta Huon J.P. @sec le Rosiersee Naughty Child John M Ngaraimaser Hamlin Isec Ned

Hogg Resigns as Minister Triggering Land Reform Support

A. W. Hogg of Napier spoke on Land, Labour and Money to a large audience on August 4. Mr A. W. Trogg presided as the resolution praised Hogg for resigning his ministerial post to uphold his convictions and pledged support for his land settlement reforms.

Napier A. W. Trogg Al.p Hogg

World’s Highest Priced Sheep List From 1898 to 1907

A record of Lincoln and Meri rams bred in England and New South Wales selling for 900 to 1,450 guineas between 1898 and 1907. Notable sellers include HL Dudding England and Thos Millear New South Wales. The list highlights prominent prices and origins for flock owners.

HL. Dudading England H. Dudding Meri Ram Royal Dream Thos. Millear New South Wales J. Horsfall

Por Children Hacking Cough at Night

An old remedy notes a Woolly treatment for a hacking cough used at night. It mentions Peppermint Cure and a price of 1s 6d with a % sign and abbreviation Gd.

Robinson

Medical Martyrs and Doctors’ Self Sacrifices for Science

A Chambers's Journal writer collects cases of physicians risking health for science. Notable instances include Teodoro Scribante corning himself to test carbon monoxide danger, Dr Winner’s cocaine experiments, an American poison squad member’s death, and Dr Head’s nerve experiments. Such quiet heroism by doctors across the world is largely unrecognized.

Chambers Stevenson Signor Teodoro Scribante Turin Winner Jong Head England

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