This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
1
The Daily Mail reports a May 17 display at Prince's Skating Rink Knightsbridge where thirty suffragists, led by Mme. Garrid, perform a two minute drama in three rounds. A six foot policeman is toppled by a smaller woman amid dust and applause.
The Auckland Presbytery unanimously passed an overture to the General Assembly lamenting reliance on armed force among Christian nations. It calls for unity with German churches in prayer for friendship and international peace, reducing armaments and promoting righteousness.
Artemis Ward recounts a tense encounter in a small Indianny town where a deputy asks him to admit a group protesting women’s rights to his tent for 15 cents. The speaker defends women’s intellect and rights while warding off the crowd with dramatic satire.
An article surveys famed violinists and composers documenting extreme practice habits. Pagani and Pagani rival Rubini-like devotion with twelve to fourteen hours daily, Mendelssohn and Rubensstein echo dedication, while Joachim and Paderewski chronicle relentless routines including nocturnal scales and daily new works.
A correspondent of the Weel Scotsman recalls hearing and finally spotting an ash coloured cuckoo perched on a fir branch near Clubbiedean reservoir. He describes the bird’s size, plumage, and three note call, with the insect-like bugle echoing through the firs as the bird flies away and returns.
A lyrical meditation on the contrast between earthly care and celestial joy. The speaker longs to cast away mortal limits and join the heavenly chorus, praising creation, youth, love, and the divine impulse that lifts humanity toward eternity.
The article traces the peach origin from Persia and China to Italy, Britain, France, and America around 1680. It notes ancient beliefs about poisonous qualities, mentions Pliny, and recalls myths linking the peach to immortality and knowledge in early Chinese literature, concluding with admiration for modern peaches.
A creditable testimonial claims Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills keep bowels free and purify blood. The ad stresses safety for children and delicate women and cites Mr Stanton of Auckland praising the pills as a remedy for headaches and other life ailments.
A notable event in Freemasonry reports the reestablishment of friendly relations between German and French Freemasons after a suspension since 1970.
Agricultural expert argues for early calm handling of foals to build trust between horse and human. Explains dangers of harsh breaking and the benefits of kindness, noting most horses spoil under severe treatment. Recommends starting work no earlier than age two and warns against starving or bullying the young horse to cow it into submission.
Obsolete statutes in England spark debate over reform as a London actor pleads jury duty immunity under an old act calling actors rogues and vagabonds. The court upholds the exemption, highlighting the clash between tradition and modernization. Queen Victoria knighted Henry Irving while Edward VII knighted John Hare, underscoring inconsistent legal heritage.
The notice urges readers that influenza is common seasonally and behaves like a severe cold. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best treatment, claiming immediate relief and prevention of dangerous consequences when used as directed. Sold by chemists and storekeepers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.