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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
4
In a business notice the shopkeeper thanks customers for past liberal support and pledges to supply the best meat at cash prices. Prices are listed for prime mutton and beef cuts with per pound and per unit rates, noting small goods as a specialty made by Mr T. Barber.
At the Foresters annual meeting in Glasgow 800 delegates from 90,000 members discuss government moves toward sickness insurance. The High Chief Ranger warns against compulsory coverage and Royal Commission delays while Oddfellows critique Lloyd George for backing a German style state scheme.
The Lyttelton Harbour Board discussed two Canal Finance Committee reports on Heathcote bridge canal and port plans. The majority urged abandoning the canal and harbour extension after finance and engineering concerns. a minority argued potential savings and vast trade benefits justify pursuing the project, with a public vote planned at a special meeting on August 18.
An early 20th century health ad extols Lane's Emulsion as a universal remedy. It claims 75 out of 100 people gain health by a course, tests weak chests coughs nerves and digestion, and urges use for children to better withstand winter. Prices listed as 4 pence and 2 shillings 6 pence.
The Mount Hutt Road Board held its usual monthly meeting in Methven with chairmen W. J. Dickie and members W. Morgan E. A. Loek and A. Murray present. Delegations sought street and road work, including storm water drainage for a church site and paving changes toward the Ashburton river. the board also planned road grading and shingling.
Ponsonby of Auckland defeated South Sydney by twenty five to six in Sydney. Savoury scored a try with O’Leary converting, South Sydney replied with a try. In the second half Ponsonby dominated, posting twenty points to three, with Francis McGregor Savoury and Murray crossing and O’Leary converting each.
In Newcastle the Maoris trailed 7 0 at halftime as Newcastle held the lead. A frantic second spell saw rough play and hard charging, with Newcastle finally prevailing 7 points to 6. In Brisbane New South Wales defeated a Queensland side by 27 points.
An interim injunction is granted on Mr Jack's application against members of the Maori team restraining them from receiving money from the New South Wales League beyond wages due. The action stems from a decree issued during the Maori team's recent visit.
A reader praises F. W. Greenwood's letters on parental duty and social issues. He argues parents bear primary responsibility for youths and condemns neglect by educators. He supports measures against bad teeth and bread quality, citing wheat nutrition and white flour harms. CROWE Christchurch August 2.
In Christchurch two young men attempted to board an Edgeware road tram misbellied. one was dragged under the car and later had a leg amputated after admission to hospital. A seven weeks old child died by accidental over laying in Durham Street. Coroner recorded the death as asphyxia. A man injured at Snowdon station was admitted to hospital in serious condition. In Gisborne Edwin James Norton, forty one, was recovered from the river after being seen the previous evening. two beer bottles and whisky were found in his pocket.
Mr Hogg M P addressed a large meeting at the Opera House with the Mayor in the chair. A vote of thanks and confidence in his land and financial policy was carried. Mr Hogg was met at the railway station by local Socialist representatives and the Trades' Union.
Wellington minister hears a protest by English speaking laundrymen from across the dominion against Chinese firms. They seek level competition, arguing Chinese enjoy longer hours and no female labor limits. The minister proposes changes under the Factories Act with Imperial approval sought.
Wellington reports an Agricultural Conference address by Chief Veterinarian Mr CG J Reakes urging immediate measures against bovine tuberculosis. He backs testing, paddock farming, milking shed hygiene, pasteurising separated milk and whey, and better winter feed to curb infection, noting pasteurisation has proven effective in Denmark and the United States.
A health notice promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as kidney medicine to prevent dropsy rheumatism and urinary disorders. It cites Christchurch user Mrs Howarde praising relief from back pain and cold-related kidney strain with quick complete results. The advert urges purchase from chemists or Foster-McClellan Co. Sydney.
The notice promotes OZEN MEAT for London markets with personal supervision and low charges. It touts MANURE as autumn fertiliser for pastoral lands and mentions Star Brand stock. Also offers rental of Hampstead rooms and Cameron Street property.
Auckland August 4 The Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution to urge the Minister of Education to arrange medical inspection for public school children. The chairman noted Te Aro School findings among 300 examined children showed 17 percent unable to fully benefit from state education.
The chairman reported the half year ended June 30 receipts of £30 870, up £1 994 from last year. Earnings totalled £32 679, up £5 962, expenditure £29 444, up from £21 837. Wharfage tonnage rose by 32 769 mainly frozen meat, with butter grain and wool offsetting revenue loss. Imports were £1 110 209, down £206 648. exports £1 680 566, up £403 026. Abr Laurenson praised the report amid a weak financial mood.
A short health note suggests peppermint cures as a nighttime remedy for children with hacking coughs. The source mentions general relief strategies and does not provide medical approvals or instructions beyond peppermint use.
The Chertsey Social Clubmarked its third anniversary with a grand fancy dress ball. A large attendance enjoyed cards music and dancing with 4 strong committees led by President Andrew Doig Secretary E E Gill and Treasurer J Page. The costume list includes many period and themed outfits with names of members and guests noted. the event featured music and an MC, and was deemed a great success. The item closes with an advertisement for Grand Cough Remedy from L Tomlinson Secretary Mechanics Institute Northampton WA and chemists.
An authority on nervous disorders advises exhausted women to eat at least six times daily. Between meals, hot soup, hot milk, milk with an egg, or toast with hot cream are suggested, avoiding wine or liquor to prevent indigestion.
A verse from Guy C. Pollock appears in St. James's Budget urging restraint and clarity. It calls for thinking before action and distinguishing fact from fiction, emphasizing humility, truth, and measured speech. The piece reflects moral instruction in a civic or editorial context.
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