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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
2
The owner directs a prompt sale of a land block on the Main Road to Springburn adjoining Mr B W Hill. It lies within five minutes of the Railway Station near the school store and post office. The owner has set a low price to effect the sale.
The article argues New Zealand trails behind Britain and Denmark in women’s public roles and local governance, citing Copenhagen and Brisbane as models. It contrasts with China’s rapid industrial growth and modernization, noting Hanyang ironworks and new rail/telegraph development as signs of a unified China shaping global trade and national strength.
Sir Ralph Stout decries what he calls illogic among Old Land critics. He cites Protestant concerns over the Coronation Oath and notes a clash between church practice and Protestant doctrine. A stormy night brought overcast skies, rain, lightning, and a sharp frost.
In Dunedin a sitting of the juvenile Court committed three young children to the Caversham Industrial School to be brought up in the Church of a gland religion. The mother, widowed four years, appeared weeping as four shillings weekly were ordered against her to support the children.
Lime for the land proves a profitable investment for grain rents or pasture. Special supply terms available. Full particulars from Blackburne, Smith and Co., 122 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Shipping news reports the steamer Langton Grangs in ballast stranded on the Pem Brookeshire coast and beginning to open up amidships. Other items note U S tariff passage, Taft signing, senate adjournment, and Australasian accountants seeking a charter.
The Archimede, an 800 ton French submarine described as the largest in the world, was launched at Cherbourg. The event was reported by the Press Association from Paris dated August six.
A pending US congressional bill would require wireless equipment on all steamers carrying at least fifty passengers under a heavy penalty. Reports also say Winston Churchill is considering similar British legislation.
The Standart reports the Czar and Czarina aboard with British escorts as they sail from Cowes. The Lord Mayor of London presents the City of London's address, joined by London and Liverpool Chambers of Commerce. The Czar praises the warm reception and confident future prospects.
Report from St. Petersburg notes the Duma Reactionaries resented cordial exchanges linked to the Czar's England visit, warning in newspapers that such actions might encourage Liberal ideas in Ossia.
In North Sligo the Nationalist Mr Scanlan was returned, replacing the late Mir Meeugh. The note recalls the 1906 general election when P McHugh was returned unopposed. A separate item discusses landowners and the budget with Lloyd George’s Limehouse address and responses from the Duke of Westminster on prosecutions.
Mr Gladstone the Secretary of State for Home Affairs states in a letter to the Women's Freedom League that while he is prepared to uphold the full right of all subjects to petition the King, this right does not include a personal audience with the King or the Premier.
In London on August 7 six suffragists were released from Holloway Gaol after refusing to pay funds following their conviction. Labour Exchanges Bill advances in the House of Lords.
Wellington August 6 Information has been received that Lord Kitchener has accepted the government invitation to visit New Zealand. Also a local Ashburton motor bargain offers a 1909 Model Smart Motor car with four speed gear carburettor white and poppe etc, reduced price due to slight demonstration use.
The Daily Mail reports the Maori struck a rock at Dwyka Point near Capetown, carving a four minute sinking. Captain ordered 55 men into three boats, they dispersed in darkness. Chief officer heed with 15 men rowed until dawn. one boat capsized near land. Several crew saved, others drowned. 47 still missing. Cargo included steel rails valued at £120,000. ship valued at £40,000. Wreck deepens Waratah insurance fears.
Reports from Capetown and Dunedin describe the liner Maori wrecking near Dwyka Point Capetown. Two aboard drowned nine survived including Yates Munna Brown Holmes and Milton. The ship carried iron pipes for Wellington and stock for Mr Arthur Barnett. Captain Kempson notes fog and strong currents complicating rescue near Table Mountain.
Owners of the steamer Waratah argue the vessel drifts due to disabled machinery while underwriters seek certainty. The unresolved situation fuels support for wireless apparatus aboard ocean liners to ensure reliable communication and safety at sea.
In hot cloudless weather at the English ground the Australians resumed their second innings. Cotter reached 87 before being bowled by Dean. Trumper made a faultless 82 minutes century and Hopkins fell in the same over. Lancashire bowled well, McLaren and Hartley opening the chase with a quick 40, two wickets down for 92 at stumps with 6000 spectators watching.
In London on August 7 12 45 pm select list released for the Fifth Test with players Mac Laren Fry Spooner Hutchings Carr Likey Rhodes Hayes Buckingham Blythe Woolley Barnes and Sharp named. Additional text lists unrelated items about children and remedies.
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