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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 07, 1908

Page

4

Domain Playing Grounds Rentals Draughted by Sports Association

The Sports Association met on Wednesday to review domain playing grounds rentals. Proposed by Mr W Mathews the rentals were set on last year’s basis totaling £912, with £85 Domain Board rental and about £19 in expenses, leaving £98 annual debt. St Patrick’s Day Sports Association was dropped after failing to affiliate, prompting calls to lower rents or face higher charges next year to cover obligations.

The Sports Association W. Mathews Astyone Albion Igh Combined Schools Sports Association Wae Ft Ae Rugby Union Domain Board St. Patrick's Day Sports Association

New Zealand Meat in London Inspected on Arrival

Wellington reports that all New Zealand meat sent to London is now systematically inspected upon arrival. Mr C. J. Beakes led the effort, arranging working arrangements with English authorities and noting good quality amid a dry season. He observed strong Argentine imports and reported on handling methods from ship to cold store.

Wellington New Zealand London C. J. Beakes Crabb C.V Dominion Beakes Kintton England Veterinary School Pasteny Institute Paris Brussels Copenhagen Denmark Fores Feakes Bath

Zeppelin Airship Destruction Triggers National Sympathy

Berlin August 8 reports say Count Zeppelin’s airship Zeppel in suffered a fierce storm near Hecterdingen causing a car to lift into the air and explode its motor. The blaze destroyed the craft with fifty thousand spectators watching. A mechanic in the car was mortally injured and others burned. The government offers £25,000 compensation to Count Zeppelin amid national sympathy.

Berlin Hecterdingen Count Zeppelin

Honest workers and undesirables in Wellington petition notes

August 6 Wellington Labor Department report on a petition by the unemployed outlines distress among carpenters and painters. It cites signatories not genuinely unemployed, with several refusing offered work and some seeking other aims. Descriptions include a porter, hotel hand, painter, labourers, a sergeant, and a long list of conflicting motives.

Wellington Labor Department Deperenne Porter New Zealand Rongoier H.S Napier K.aw Sandard Masa

Baring Square Church Marks Thirty First Anniversary

Baring Square thadist Church held its thirty first anniversary with a tea and alter service after delays. Varying speakers reviewed the church’s history, urged broader church life, and noted a small decline in overall religious interest while optimism for revival persisted. The congregation reported 154 members, 160 Sunday school scholars, and £843 10s 2d raised this year. Mr and Mrs Alcorn were honored with an illuminated address before a musical program and closing doxology.

Baring Square W. H. Collins Pan-Anglican Congress Collins John Baker Baker The W. Beckett Temuka New Zealand Beckett Ashburton H. B. Bellhouse Foreign Mission Fund Leaven Robert Alcorn Bellhouse Alcorn Christchurch Carson Rattray Craighold C. Collins

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed for All Coughs

An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a universal cure for all coughs across ages. It claims safety for both young and old and emphasizes reliance on a thoughtfully composed formula that soothes throat tissues without harm.

Australia

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Bridgetown Reader

E. E. Hill of Bridgetown Western Australia recounts how Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured a severe cough last winter. He keeps a bottle on hand and uses it at the first symptom to prevent a relapse.

E. E. Hill Bridgetown W.A Chamberlain

Anama Road Board Meets At Hekeno’on

A meeting of the Anama Road Board at Hekeno’on. Members present: W Neeworthy chair man G Murdoch A Harvey and G Harrison. Leave of absence to Mr Cree. Reaney tender for forming road Ruapuna school to Cemetery road accepted. Bids for foot-bridge planks and fords approved and rate notice planned.

Anama Road Hekeno W. Neeworthy G. Murdoch A. Harvey G. Harrison Cree T. Reaney Ruapuna School Cemetery Road Lower Downs Road Mount Possession Cavendish Anama County Council Mount Somers Bridge Mayfield Toner's Crossing John EK Blair

Cham berlain s Cough Remedy Promoted for Children

An advertisement touts Cham berlain s Cough Remedy as safe for all ages and effective against coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It claims quick relief no opium or harmful drugs and prevention if given at the onset of a croupy cough.

Carpenter Embezzler Sentenced on Waimate Voyage

At Port Chalmers Frederick JF D Board the ship's carpenter was charged with embezzling cargo on the steamer Waimate during a London to New Zealand voyage. He received four months in prison and forfeited £8 of wages.

Dunedin Port Chalmers Frederick JF. D Waimate London New Zealand

Doomed lignite coal trade cited in New Zealand dispute

In Dunedin August 6 Mr W Scott, for the employers, told the Arbitration Court the lignite mining industry in New Zealand was doomed due to high operating costs and burdens on owners. He cited taxation changes and competition as harming the trade, with electricity undermining engine coal, on which lignite mines depend.

Dunedin W. Scott New Zealand

Cadet McIntyre Chosen for Roberts Trophy Match

Cadet K McIntyre of No 2 Company Auckland Grammar School has been selected by the Le fonca Department to represent the Dominion in the Lord Roberts trophy rifle competition. Colonies may send a team of ten cadets under sixteen. McIntyre helped his Grammar School team win the Campbell Challenge Vase last December.

Auckland K. McIntyre Auckland Grammar School Adets Lefonca Department 1Ord Roberts Crown McIntyre Grammar School

No-license Protest Sparks Roos Church Meeting

At Roos Church Parnell Auckland last night a no license resolution was debated after annual business. The Rev Mr Simpson supported the proposal while Mr John Karl opposed introducing a political issue into church work. The motion passed 27 to 10 with several abstentions.

Auckland Roos Church Parnell Simpson John Karl

Sanders and Sons Genuine Eucalyptus Extract Contrasts

A historical notice defends Sanders and Sons Eucalyptus Extract as superior safer and more effective than rival products. It warns against deceptive substitutes claiming equal quality and cites a legal case and expert testimony from the Victorian Supreme Court over 55 years validating the genuine extract.

Sander and Sons Law Medizina Supreme Court of Victoria

Unclaimed Abbey Distributions Return in Sovereigns Exchange

An unclear report notes unclaimed Abbey distributions and an Isa Tin object returned in exchange for Coupons, reflecting a local ledger or distribution event with undefined affiliations.

Isa Tin

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Inspector

Mr W Marshall Victorian inspector Vermin Destruction Act says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gave instant relief for a severe cold and bronchitis. He carried it in his pocket, used doses every three hours, and was completely cured before the bottles ran out. He recommends it to any family.

Chamberlain

Only Cough Remedy Declared Free From Poisons in Australia

Australian authorities officially declare a cough remedy sold in Australasia as free from all poisons. The ruling identifies the product as a safe option for consumers seeking non toxic cold relief.

Australasia

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Promises Gentle Relief

The advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as purely vegetable and narcotic free. It claims to soothe and heal, check coughs, aid nature in expelling causes, strengthen mucous membranes, reduce congestion and inflammation, loosen coughs, and ease expectoration.

Chamberlain

Commercial Traveller’s Grateful Note on Cough Remedy

A Queensland traveler from Burns, Philp & Co. relates a severe cold suffered on a mail steamer. After using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in Geraldton he reports quick relief and full recovery, saying he now keeps a bottle at all times for future use.

Geo. P. Tideman Messrs Burns, Philp & Co Townsville Queensland A.U.S. N. Co Geraldton Chamberlain

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Gains Global Trade

Personal recommendations from users who have benefited from Chamberlain's Cough Remedy have driven its spread across much of the civilised world. Australia reports widespread word of mouth adoption in homes. The makers claim high quality ingredients and careful manufacturing to produce an ideal cough medicine.

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised By NSW Tourist

Mr Frank W Frazer of Scone New South Wales reports a severe cold while touring New Zealand. Staying at the Royal Oak Wellington a friend urged Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. After a few doses he was completely cured and recommends it for throat and lung troubles.

Frank W. Frazer Scone N.S.W New Zealand

For Sale Dwelling and adjoining acre on Wakanui Road

Nearly new six room dwelling with water, on Wakanui Road five minutes from the Post Office. Includes 3 acres of land and a good garden. Adjoining four acre block available for rent at £2 per year. Suitable for a retired farmer or horse keeper. Very easy terms offered on both properties.

Allenton N.B Moore Street Dobson Street Ashburton Cox Street Tittle ' Branc Cameron Street Wakanui Road

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