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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 10, 1908

Page

4

For Sale Dwelling With 4 Acres On Wakanui Road

Nearly new dwelling with 4 acres and garden close to Post Office on Wakanui Road. Four rooms plus conveniences with water and garden. rental £2 yearly with easy terms. Adjoining 4 acres included. ideal for retired farmer or extra rental. Large selection of up-to-date houses available for viewing.

Wakanui Road Cameron Street Belt Road Willis Street Saunders Tancred Street Glenie’s

Merchant and Agent Listings in Early Trade Note

A historical snippet lists FLRELD COAL AND FIREWOOD MERCHANT with roles as accountant land and estate agent and property income handler Tex Coxapiled. It notes tradesmen and farmers books kept and stock of celebrated King Tea and mentions agent work for Stu ont Fire and Marine Insurance Company.

Stu. Ont Fire and Marine Insurance Company Lta

Correspondence on Old Men and Tuarangi Home

A reader disputes a Friday earnings letter about the Tuaringi Home and its management. He cites ongoing contact with the Charitable Aid Board Christchurch office and the secretary’s New Brighton residence, and suggests allowing lady visitors as at the Hospital.

Frank H. Knight Christchurch Charitable Aid Board New Brighton Veritas

Ashburton Agent Change At Insurance Firm

JANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED announces Mr A H Fusld appointed as agent for Ashburton replacing Mr Alcorn who retires March 3. Fire Marine Fidelity Mortgage risks offered at low rates with details from Mr A H Wield coal merchant West Street Ashburton A Manning mover for Canterbury.

Jandard Fire and Marine Insurance Company OF New Zealand, Limited CME A. H. Fusld Ashburton Alcorn A. H. Wield West Street A. Manning Morner Canterbary R. Thos. HY. Elliote A. H.field Enigi D. Thomas

Longbeagh Road Board Meeting Passes 1908-09 Supplements

Longhead Road Board held a Saturday meeting with members including J C N Grigg as chair. A letter from the Valuation Department on supplementary rolls for 1908-09 was received and the board urged earlier delivery while approving local alterations.

Longhead Road Messrs J. C. N. Grigg W. T. Lill T. MelKay W. J Anderson J. Small A. A. Melellar. and Sons Messrs Whearty Bros A. & Hayman James M Smith Fremington-Wheatstone County Council Chatmoss Road Ede

Lambeth Conference Encyclical Sets Doctrines and Reforms

The encyclical issued from the Lambeth Conference reaffirms the Trinity the Incarnation and historic creeds while urging pastors to emphasize faith in education. It condemns excessive divorce and addresses marriage laws church unity worship reforms and enhanced social Christian teaching with appointments for Australia Tasmania and New Zealand.

London Canterbury Khan Germany Switzerland Austria Church of Australia Tasmania Central Consultative Board Church of New Zealand

Methven Opens New Hall With Concert and Dance

The new hall in Methven was opened Tuesday night by W J Dickie chairing the Hall Company. A concert followed by dancing marked the occasion. The hall cost about £1000 with site. Performers included E Manchester singing The Carnival, banjo duets by Sullivan and Flower, and various encore performances. Terris’s band provided music for dancing into the early hours.

W. J. Dickie Hall Dickie E. Manchester Messrs Sullivan Flower York Clarkson Mr.Flower Ashburton B. Frizgelle Terris

Slackness in the Sawmill Trade Defeated Plan

At a meeting of sawmillers the proposal to ease off for a few days each week to curb output was voted down by a narrow majority. Mills are slackening and about fifty workers will lose jobs. A further meeting is set for August 29 in Wellington to discuss the situation.

Tragic Vienna Fire Claims Seventeen Workgirls

Seventeen young workgirls were burned to death at Seiler's celluloid factory in Vienna on June 7 after an explosion in an exhaust dust container. The blaze spread through pipes to workrooms. ten dead were found near the door on the upper floor. Firemen suffered burns as they battled the flames amid a torrential storm. Regulations for celluloid plants were being drafted but not yet in force. Dr von Biewerth and the Reichsrath speaker inspected the scene.

Vienna Seiler von Biewerth Interior Reichsrath

Fertilisers case heard at Stratford on certificate variance

The Agricultural Department prosecuted Newton King for selling fertiliser with an invoice differing from true particulars. A 20s penalty was imposed. The case noted reliance on vendor certificates and advised buyers to verify guarantees. The Well ington analyst found 2 to 4 per cent less phosphoric acid than required. Suppliers will sell fertilizer only on the New Zealand Government analyst certificate.

Stratford Agricultural Department Newton King King Wairarapa Farmers’ Cooperative Association Devin and Co., Ltd John Cross and Sons Glasgow Wellington Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co Masterton Wairarapa Farmers’ Co-operative Association New Zealand

Critique of Hon. Mr McNab as Minister of Lands

The Farmers' Advocate questions Hon. Mr McNab's performance as Minister of Lands and Agriculture. It criticizes his delayed projects and land bill, questions his handling of the Gilruth resignation, and urges more informed action and specialist research in agriculture.

Prince of Wales Empire London McNab Dior Singleton Gilruth

Frootoids claimed as superior cure all rounds of disorders

Advert claims Frootoids provide quick relief for headaches liver issues and blood purification. It asserts superiority over ordinary aperients in treating congestion bilious attacks and indigestion with 72 doses per bottle and a 1s 6d price. Sold by chemists stores and direct from proprietor W G Hearne Geelong Victoria with a branch in Wellington Street Willis Street.

Wosta]grote Hemsley Burnet George Street Dunedin W. G. Hearne Geelong Victoria

Police raid seizes whisky at Balclutha premises

A raid in Balclutha led police to four bottles of whisky and one bottle of rum at premises occupied by George Fisher. Fisher was recently fined for sly grog selling and faces a prosecution.

Dunedin George Fisher Balclutha Fisher

Otira Tunnel Work Stalled Amid Bargaining Rumors

Greymouth August 4. Rumors say Otira tunnel work will stop tomorrow and not resume until the McLean Brothers concede the workers terms. Inquiry suggests the rumor has foundation and a strike may follow.

Greymouth Otira Messrs McLean Brothers

Maoris Form New Football Team In Australia Tour

The Maoris formed a new team and arranged two non rules matches against a New South Wales side on Wednesday with at least one more likely. The Moana welcome in Melbourne preceded departures for the trip. A Wellington plan sends professional players to Auckland on the 20th for a match under Northern Rugby rules. Rugby Union disqualifies the Overs Club until season end for failing to keep an engagement.

Sydney Non Rues New South Wales New Zealand Moana Yy Melbourne Wellington Auckland Napier Rugby Union

Dean's Backache Kidney Pills Review and Testimony

A testimonial about backache and kidney pain promotes Dean's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure. Mr F N Black of Ashburton recounts injury from lifting wheat, lifelong pain, and relief after using the product. Mrs Black confirms six years of continued well being and expresses belief in cure.

Dean F. N. Black Wills Street Ashburton Ashburton Drng Co Black Toster-fce Olelian Go Pitt Street Sydney Doan

Oddly Described Pedigreed Cow for Sale by Honest Owner

A farm ad describes a pedigreed cow bought from Hon. J. W. Irons. The seller cites rheumatism from her fence‑post licking and notes she is now tame yet potentially dangerous. She is described as one-fourth shorthorn, two-fourths hyena, with the rest ordinary. Cash sale at a low price. Also mentions Woods peppermint cure with dubious claims for cures and jellied uses.

J. W. Irons

Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Peppermint Cure

A brief notice notes a night time hacking cough in a child and promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy. The advertisement emphasizes quick relief and ease of use for sleepless nights.

York Woods

Mitchell and Turner Sale Ends The Week

A brief notice notes the final week of a sale titled here On Sale featuring Mitchell and Turner with emphasis on limited time and remaining stock.

Mitchell Turner

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