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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 09, 1909

Page

4

Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Promises Soothing Relief

Advertisement touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a cure for spasmodic coughing and throat congestion. It claims to relieve bronchial inflammation and prevent lung involvement, warns of substitutes, and notes no narcotics or poisons. Prepared by J. Ayer & Co. in Lowell Massachusetts USA.

Lane Ayer Europe Asia Africa America Loughings Dre Ji O. Ayer Fellows

Scout Movement Gains Ground in Newcastle Parade

Gertrude Leslie praises the Boy Scouts in Newcastle as St Barnabas Church leads the first local corps. The piece highlights Baden-Powell’s movement, the oath to God and the King, Be Prepared motto, and the training in nature, discipline, and citizenship aimed at strengthening the Empire’s future.

Newcastle Baden Powell St. Barnabas B.P Alfred Thomas Baden-Powell Ladysmith England Gertrude Leslie Newcastle Weekly Chronicle

Warner's Safe Cure Read My Letter To Prove Its Help

A Melbourne testimonial from Mrs. A Langley describes rapid relief from indigestion biliousness and nerve headaches after using Warner's Safe Cure. She reports restored sleep energy and digestion, credits the medicine for restoring health, and notes availability through chemists and storekeepers with a postal pamphlet offered by H. H. Warner and Co. Melbourne.

Gallarat Warner A. Langley Chestnut-street Richmond Vic H. H. Warner and Co., Ltd Melbourne

Rats' bill costs Americans amid pest eradication push

A Washington correspondent cites United States Department estimates that rats drain the nation’s resources by about £20,000,600 annually and an active campaign to remove the pest is strongly urged.

United States Agricultural Department Washington

Australians win by 47 runs in England test tour

The Australians defeated Lancashire by 47 runs in a match marked by a beautiful day and a small attendance. Tyldesley made a long stay at the crease, with Hopkins taking six wickets for 16 as Australia posted totals and a decisive lead followed by strong bowling to seal the win.

Rondon Tyldesley Australia Ike Hicfs Notts Northants Eesax aAustralia Sessex Surrey M.C.C Oxford University Hampshire Somerset England West of Scotland Yorkshire Lancashire Scotland Geven Warwickshire Worcestershire Australians Gloucestershire Derbyshire South Wales Austraet

Imperial Defence Conference marks milestone in empire unity

Sir Joseph Ward of New Zealand chaired a London gathering with Lady Ward Lord Hampden Rear Admiral Ottley Sir Sanford Fleming and other dignitaries. Lord Onslow praised the Defence Conference as a milestone while Ward urged imperial coordination and a unified approach to defence shipping and cable communications.

London Henge Laseph Ward Mnel Lady Ward Lord Hampden Ottley Sandford ‘Fleming Fitchett Admiral Fremantle Cathcart Wagon P. Kennedy Arthur Myers Auckland Lord Onslow Ledération Zeakini Lordenslow New Zealand Joseph Ward League Chears Cout Teague New Old England Oversea Sir Joseph

Widow Exemption Questioned in Land and Mortgage Tax

Correspondent discusses exemption rules under the land and mortgage tax for widows and orphans when income from all sources falls below £200. The note cites a case reviewed by Mr Reid and invites similar hardship cases for consideration by authorities. Willowby, August 7, 1509.

Reid

Wakanui Road Board Passes Motions on Gravel Site

The Wakanui Road Board met on Saturday with G W Leadley in the chair. They discussed gravel site applications from the Department of Lands and Survey and the possibility of vesting riverbeds in local authorities. They noted a prior rejection by the Lord Board and considered shingling several roads, inspecting a blocked bridge, and repairs to a tenant cottage. Rates issues and tenders were addressed as accounts totaling £160 10s were passed.

Wakanui G. .W. Leadley Doig Doak James Alien Department of Lands and Survey Staten Law Board Canterbury Commissioner of Crown Lands Ashburton G. Cormick Hampstead Smithfield Road Hast Street Showgrounds W. A. Patterson Charles Dennison Dennison South Rakeia Boundary Road Collison Denshire's

Money to lend on freehold securities at low rates

Maude and Harmann of Burnett Street Ashburn and Kennedy, Solicitor, Burnett Street Shborton, offer quick arrangements for money to lend on freehold properties. Large or small sums available at the lowest current rates.

Bullooe Maude and Harmann Burnett Street Ashburn Nd Kennedy Burnett St. Shborton Perry, Perry & Kinnerney Licitors Timaru Geraldine Temuka

Ponsonby and Metropolitan Club Clash in Sydney Match

About 20 000 watched as Metropolitan defeated Ponsonby 13 to 0 in fine weather. Francis missed a goal early, McCabe notched a try, Francis scored twice including a goal, Elliott converted the earlier try, and a second-half surge produced two more tries.

Sydney Ponsonby Francis McCabe Elliott

Investment Sums Advertised by Town or Country Securities

The notice lists special sums of £100 £200 £600 £600 and £1250 for investment with Town or Country Securities at the lowest current rates of interest.

INTER

Taranaki Defeats Wanganui In Rainy Football Match

In gusting drizzle the Taranaki versus Wanganui game ended 14 to 3. Taranaki dominated with heavier, clever play and a try plus conversion by Stoke after three penalties, while Wanganui managed a single penalty goal by Signal.

Wanganue WangAnui Taranaki Stoke

Auckland Defeats Taranaki Four-Goal Shield Bout

In Auckland on August 8 the Taranaki team failed to win the New Zealand Hockey Association's Challenge Shield, going down four goals to nil. Auckland led 2 0 at halftime with Barry and Mason scoring, Mason and Mather adding in the second. The Auckland forwards' pace and tackling troubled the Taranaki rearguard, with Anderson Avery and Nicoll notable for the visitors. Heavy ground due to recent rains aided the struggle.

Auckland Nicoll

Lyons and Co. staff training and a clever Adelaide walking stick

At Lyons and Co annual meeting Joseph Lyons notes a large staff of 8500 with many young men trained for top posts, ensuring no single person is indispensable. An Adelaide man crafts a walking stick from hundreds of electric car tickets, reinforced by a steel rod and brown paper knob, described as sturdy and nearly unbreakable.

Lyons and Co London Joseph Lyons Adelaide

New South Wales Beats Queensland in Brisbane Clash

New South Wales defeated Queensland by thirteen to six in a Brisbane match played on August 7. The victory showcased NSW's offense while Queensland struggled to keep pace in the weathered contest.

Brisbane New South Wales Queensland

Maoris Fall to Queensland in Brisbane Match

Queensland defeated the Maori team by twenty one to eleven in Brisbane. The game featured fast open play, with Queensland leading fifteen to three at half time. In the second half the pace quickened as Queensland pressed, while Maoris grew erratic in tackling.

Brisbane Queensland Llay

Young applicant seeks dental extraction at Wellington

A young man applied to the Benevolent Trustees at Wellington. The secretary recorded his name, occupation, residence, age, birthplace, and relatives. When asked his request, he said I want a tooth out and was given an order to a dentist.

Benevolent ‘Trustees Wellington

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