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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
1
The gazette lists breadwinners and dependents across multiple categories. It shows counts for Professional, Domestic, Commercial, Transport and Communication, Industrial, and Primary Producers, plus Indefinite and Dependents. Totals include 888,578 for breadwinners and 833,?—with detailed gendered employment and unpaid family helping figures.
The English Law Society considers reform after trust fund misappropriations by solicitors. A committee urges annual audits or separate client accounts, full crediting of client interest, and use of client money only with consent. Proposals seek Parliament power to regulate solicitors and mandate practising certificates.
Dr Pomare returned from Pareroa where he led a meeting condemning West Coast native land leases and urging natives to adopt Western civilisation. He noted a shift among conservative Maoris toward progress, calling for government land access for young natives and opposition to old nets of tradition as new fish arrive with pakeha money. The lecture highlighted unity of white and native peoples and the rise of dairying and agriculture among the young.
In the Estimates debate Sir Joseph Ward and others criticized expenditures on New Zealand commercial agents abroad. They argued for broader trade channels beyond London, citing Australia Canada Argentina and South Africa as models. The discussion noted Rhodesia’s higher London office spend and urged expanding overseas offices to boost exports and prices.
A Sydney man, Thomas E. Watson of Woolloomooloo, reports three years of indigestion with heartburn and pain. After trying many medicines he used Mother Seigel's Syrup, completed six bottles, and says he was completely cured. The notice promotes the syrup as a universal digestive tonic.
Wellington judge summing up to a jury cites the value of watching a witness’s demeanour and motions to assess truthfulness. He notes differences like Ireland’s seating arrangements and warns jurors to scrutinise each witness and their evidence carefully.
Messrs Craighead and Berryman promote the New Kaiapoi Dress and Jacket Tweeds in a range of colours and patterns that won a Gold Medal at the Exhibition. Ladies seeking stylish dresses or coats, neatly fitted, should visit the up to date shop of Craighead and Berryman. Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds advertised at 1s 6d and 4s 6d.
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