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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 19, 1908

Page

4

Tuarangi Old Men’s Home Tour Reveals Strict Regimes

A visiting journalist tours the Tuarangi Old Men’s Home revealing strict cleanliness rules, locked doors at night, regular baths, and a need for laundry improvements. The article notes a library, sun verandahs, and inmate participation in garden and kitchen tasks, with weekly church services and diverse clergy attendance.

Tagaday Tuarangi Knight Guy Boothby

George Inn Claim as England's Oldest Licensed Alehouse

The George Inn in North Street Philip is said to be England's oldest licensed village alehouse with a license dating to 1307. The building features a picturesque overhanging structure, bay windows, a porch, and stone steps to a doorway in the wall. A rear area shows quaint doors, windows, and a turret that encloses an outside stair, while the yard preserves a fragment of the old gallery typical of medieval hostelries.

England North St. Philip

American fleet visit reshapes Pacific views and Auckland celebration

Wellington and Auckland reports describe the US fleet visit as a pivotal event influencing imperial and Pacific policy. Leaders like Sir Joseph Ward and Mr Massey temper praise with caution, noting alliances, naval strength, and shared interests in preserving white-controlled Pacific influence amid rising Eastern powers. Fleet Week ends as city returns to routine, with heavy post event traffic and postal activity.

Wellington United States Press Association Auckland New Zealand Great Britain Japan Pacific Joseph Ward Sir Joseph Gay Hig United States of America Massey America Britain Dominion Neata Railway Department Helensville Wairoa Rotorua Quay Street

Shearers Accommodation Bill Protested by Manawatu Group

At a Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association meeting in Palmerston North on August 18, Mr W F Jacobs denounced the Shearers Accommodation Bill as drastic. He said it would force employers to build costly fireproof housing for shearers for brief seasonal use, costing over £200 for a few weeks. The association resolved to protest and ask the Labour Bills Committee to examine the bill and to send copies to the Prime Minister and Labour Minister, urging opposition in Parliament.

Palmerston North Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association W. F. Jacobs Billy Labour Bills Committee Labour Wood M.P Palmerston

Debate on universal Australian game at Inter-State Conference

At Melbourne on August 18 a football conference of Australian bodies discussed creating a universal game. Delegates disagreed on offside and potential rugby influence. Mr Mediean of New Zealand proposed an evolved Australian game, noting the All Blacks' Northern Union style had a foothold in New Zealand. No decision was made.

Melbourne Mediean New Zealand Northern Union All Blacks

Transfers and Mortgages Arranged for Town Properties

W. announces a large number of town and suburban properties available for sale with Bass terms arranged to suit purchasers.

Bass Sui

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