Ashburton Borough Council Ends Evening Session
Ashburton Borough Council held a lengthy meeting in the Council Chambers with the mayor presiding and seven councillors present. The session covered accounts, committees on works and water supply, abattoir and reserves, plus domain and cemetery matters with adjournment after reports and a plan for the sports grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Borough
Hugh Friedlander
D. Wood
D Thomas
J. Davison
P. Stewart
A. A. Ore
R. Clark
Nicoll and Gibson
Peter Streat West
Willis Street
Milburn Cement Company
Dunedin
Ashburton
Waymouth
Ashburton Brthhers
Gilruth
B. J. Ager
Wills Street
H. E. Vincent
Kevarza
R. ¥. Ferguson
Rev F H Spencer Lectures on Bible Society Work in Africa
The Rev F H Spencer, Colonial Organising Secretary of the British and Foreign Bible Society, spoke at St Stephert's school room Ashburton detailing Society work in South Africa. He urged broad Christian support, described missionary views, and showed lantern slides of African schools and natives before and after religious instruction. The audience appreciated the lecture and honoured Spencer with thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Spencer
British and Foreign Bible Society
St. Stephert’s
Lsstavening
Ray An. Whitehouse
Spencer
South Africa
The
Bible Society
Ashburton
Assia SuUness
Africa
Digestion Challenge Highlighted by Milk Machine Ad
An advertisement stresses that the real test of a pudding or a milking machine lies in digestion and long term use. It notes many customers report high satisfaction after three to five years of continuous use with the L.E.G. Milking Machine from Mackwaus Ltd in Dunodin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackwaus, Ltd
Dunodin
Upper Ashburton Road Board Minutes August Meeting
The Upper Ashburton Road Board met August 26 in West Street Ashburton with D A Harper chairing. Members Worsey Stitt Tucker and Allen attended. J Darrell absent. Minutes read and confirmed. audits, subsidies, bank credit details noted. road rate approved. tenders to be sought for 60 chains of three chain road near Dromare. repairs to Tinwald cottage authorized. dangerous road section near a river to be fenced. £216 4d accounts approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Street
Ashburton
D. A. Harper
A. Worsey
M. Stitt
J. ‘Fucker
J.allen
J. Darrell
Land Revenue
Union Bank of Australia, Ltd
M. Digby
Air Geo, McRae
James Gudsell
Government Railway Department
J. W. Taylor
Wis
Wills
WL. Bean
Andrew Christie
Myr Horsey
J. Allen
Road Boards
Blareh
Ashburton’ Road
J. Mckntyre
Clark
Tinwald
S Meker
Spencer
Dromare
Ashburton County Rugby Union Board Meeting Notes
The Ashburton County Rugby Union held its weekly meeting with W G Roberts chairing. The Seven-a-side tournament netted £16 after trophy costs, consent was given for a Hakatere match at Westerfield, and Page’s disqualification was lifted after his apology. A sub committee was formed to handle accident claims and F Robilliard was named referee for Thursday’s representative match. Gratitude was expressed to J F Gibson and the Retail Traders Association, and Southern Cross Club gained permission to play Timara Third Grade on September 5 at Ashburton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Roberts
Robilliard
A. J. Tyrrell-Baxter
P. L. Orr
Cassels
T. Turtall
Cheat
Westerfield
Granited
Sports Association
Domain Board
W. Page
Orr
Turtiil
Pateron
F. Robilliard
J. F. Gibson
Retail Traders’ Association
Southern Cross Club
Timara
Ashbugton
Government reports urged on State poultry farms
Parliamentary reporter notes a New Zealand discussion on publishing a government balance sheet for a State poultry farm. Mr McNab argues the farms exist to educate and improve breeding, not to profit, and warns a profit focus would undermine breeding goals. The suggestion gains support from readers and media, with calls for the Government to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
McNab
John Studholme
Poultry Society
New Zealand Mail
South Island
D. D. Hyde
Anid
Steamer Begins Search for Missing Barque Constance Graig
The steamer Young Bungaree departed Mercury Bay on Sunday to search for the missing barque Constance Graig. It will visit the mercies then proceed around the Great Barrier Avid Island and Poor Knights to Mokolinau, returning to Whangarei by Tuesday to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Young Bungaree
Mercury Bay
Constance Graig
Mercuries
Great Barrier
Avid Island
Poor Knights
Mokolinau
Whangarei
Reeves and Shine Plead Not Guilty to Perjury
In Masterton District Court Judge Haselden hears Richard Reeves and Henry Edward Shine plead not guilty to perjury. The perjured evidence arose during a theft case in which Shine testified. the jury found both guilty, each sentenced to 12 months imprisonment with hard labour.
Inquest Finds Neglect Caused Child Death in Christchurch
The adjourned inquest into the death of Margaret Hoge's illegitimate child found death due to maternal and putative father neglect. David Baird admitted false testimony about relations and was charged with perjury and remanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Margaret Hoge
David Baird
Baird
Paris Railway Collision Kills Five with Dozens Injured
Aug 26 Bordeaux Paris express collided with a shunting goods engine near Coutray. Three carriages were destroyed, lamps extinguished, leaving the train in darkness. Rescue workers freed 150 passengers. five railway employees and twenty others were injured. A doctor arrived at 6 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Reachers
London Bus Crash Kills Three Injured Many More
A motor Charabane carrying 28 passengers skidded and wrecked on a hill toward Sheffield. Three people died and the rest were injured, several seriously, in the August 26 accident in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sheffield
Commemoration Ceremony Unveils Irish Brigade Celtic Cross
London August 28 The Lord Mayor of Dublin Mr J T B Nanactti unveiled a Celtic Cross at Fontenoy commemorating the gallantry of the Irish Brigade in 1745.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
J. TB. Nanactti
Dublin
Fontenoy
Standerton speech by Mr Botha urges white unity
In Standerton Mr Botha gave a patriotic speech urging brotherhood and concord among white races. He denied any bargain on the loan, saying it would be impossible to develop the country without it and appealed to the Imperial Government for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prevorta
Standerton
Botha
Alleged False Pretense Arrest In Bluff
Frederick Thomas Daré was arrested in Bluff on August 26 on a charge of obtaining goods in Dunedin by false pretence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vercargill
Frederick Thomas Daré
Dunedin
Canterbury Sanatorium For Consumptives Planned Yet Delayed
In the 1906 Public Health report the Canterbury sanatorium project is outlined. The Act delays combining Hospital Boards for erection and upkeep, though South Canterbury and Ashburton Boards ready to participate. Tenders are in for main buildings and utilities, base laid March 20 by Acting Premier Hall-Jones, with site works advancing and full operation hoped before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Health
Canterbury
South Canterbury Hospital Board
Ashburton Hospital
South Canterbury
Ashburton
William Thall-Jones
Sanatorium Executive Committee
de Makgill
Cambridge
Public Meeting Backs Moa Plant Route for Gore Roxburgh Rail
A large Gore meeting urged the government to hire an independent engineer to compare rival routes to Roxburgh before spending more on the Lawrence Roxburgh line. The resolution claims the Moa Plant route offers clear cost and financial advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Gore-Roxburgh
Roxburgh
Lawrence-Roxburgh
Missing tourist North believed dead after found gear
In Invercargill on August 26 a local man found items at the Greenstone Cable river junction including straps a shirt portion and a bag thought to be part of the missing tourist North's equipment. The evidence is regarded as confirmatory of his fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invercargill
Greenstone
Runhelder
North
New Zealand Cup Weights Listed For Racing Stars
Christchurch August 26 list of weights for the New Zealand Mania protest includes Master Delaval Marguerite Paritytu Armistice and Zimmer, Truce 1st Wilby Grand Slam, Seal Rock and many others with weights around 7st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Betho
Master Delaval
Ie Bhi
Marguerite
Paritytu
Armistice
Zimmerman
Sir Trista
Truce
Wilby
Seal Rock
Matitan
Piruiron
Harvest
Acolus
Auratus
Boniform
Crichton and
Apa
Glen Ulin
Sanman
Two-year-old Plate Won At Hurst Park by Peter Pacley
London reports that at Hurst Park the Two-year-old Plate was won by Peter Pacley, owned by South Australian sportsman Mr Trovel Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hurst Park
Peter Pacley
Trovel Robinson
Zam-Buk Balm advert promotes kid injuries and healing
A Melbourne advertisement extols Zam-Buk Balm as a universal healer for children's scrapes, burns, and ailments. It cites Mrs W. Muteh of Marrackville praising quick wound healing and relief, and touts Zam-Buk as effective for pimples, eczema, boils, and rashes with household and family-size prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Muteh
Kariah
Pletcher Street
Marrackville
Sydney
Contested Provisions in Land Bill Vex Country MPs
Wellington reports show country members opposing Section 19 on leasehold to fee simple purchase at current land value arguing goodwill is tied to tenant and risk of double payment. They challenge compulsory land taking, price fixing by government, extended proximity take rules, and favor ballot retention guarded by settler bona fides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Lim
Arbitration Court
Ormosition
Country Party
Points of Interest in Assembly Duels Over Beekeeping and Liquor Polls
In the legislative debate Mr C A O Hardy warned of hardship for small farmers if clause 9 of the Apiaries Bill passed banning bees outside frames after six months. The session also saw discussions on government business priority, land boards for Crown tenants, and an Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control clause about polling Parliament on liquor inside the Parliament Buildings. The House heard opinions from Sir Joseph Ward and Mr Massey as belts of procedural questions, with Bellamy’s poll timing debated and referred to the Solicitor General. The Lands Minister promised further review of land surveyors and native land work while staff and salaries were examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. O. Hardy
Selwyn
Tlardy
Joseph Ward
A. T. Neata
Okey
iHouse
Seddon
Bellamy
Siroseph
Beliettar-feneral
Massey Say
Land and Survey Department
Ngate
Osbinet
BR. McNab
Correspondence on Responsibility and Pion Expressions
A brief correspondence section discusses responsibility and the expressed opinions of respondents. The letter reflects on accountability and the tone used by contributors in public discourse.
AUANE A LAND OF BONDAGE Letter to the Editor
A reader protests New Zealand laws he calls restrictive. He attacks Acts regulating factories orchards and Apijudes, argues against bee keeping and self owned fruit, and accuses government of using public funds to fund state depots and farms. He asks for explanation and defends liberties against inspectors and speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Jabez
Right from the first dose RHETMO relieves rheumatism pains
An old advertisement notes that RHETMO provides relief from rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago from the first dose. It lists prices as 95 6d and 4s 6d and states the medicine is obtainable from all chemists and stores.
Proverb Verses on Self Discipline and Kindness
A compact moral verse urges respect for elders and humility. It urges correcting faults, controlling anger, paying debts, and backing fairness for all, ending with a note on remedies for coughs and chills. The language echoes old fashioned moral admonition.
Cabbage and Cauliflower Plants Arrive for New Season
Orders received for cabbage and cauliflower plants and new season seeds. Grocer and sendman list items and distributors for early spring supplies.
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J. FH. Scott
J. H. Scott
Salvation Army
Havelock Street
R. Totty
Burnett Street
Messrs
McDonald and Co
Cycle Experta
Oates
Fletcher
Cash Supply Stores
Australasia
Ermire
We Labs
Violetta
H.F. Stefers
Christchurgh
Old Shep
Ma Buylig
R. Megalta
M. Grocer
Manchester Bros Rule Agents
Ashburton District Fund
Union Bank
H. C. Lane
Education Board
Moore Street
Messrs Craddock, Sims and Co
Friedlander
Thomas
Gouneil
Messrs Craddock
Sims S and Co
J. Ayson
Council
Ing
East Street
Joan
Sanitary Committee
Wm. Patching
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Guardian
Harrison
Domain Committee
Domain Pavilion
Association
Stewart
Davison
Rugby Union
Ashburton Sports Association
Ashburton Bowling Club
Sports’ Association
Ifa
Allenton Paths
Gr Stewart
Southland
Cemetery Board
Upper Ashburton Road Board
Ashburton County Rugby Union
Minister OF Agriculture
Constance Sraig
David Thomas
Woormick
Deering
D. Thomas
Sporting
County Bers
Auane
D. Bushell
Exlolist, Frueerer, Gredn, Grocer & Sendsman
Gilmour
Welio
Ealing
Mount- Somers
Hinds
Winchmore
Kyle
Seafield Road
Wakanai
Alford
Springburn
Winslow
Rangitata
Coldstream Road
Staveley
Baling
Ashton
Elgin
Seafield
Seafeld
D, Thomas
National Mortgage & Agency
N.Z., Ltd
Rathway
National Mortgage
If Agency 60
N.Z
Sth
Macnell
Sapocer
John Mooar
Undertaker
Ashburton, Waimato and
Oamaru
Barningham
Zelandia
Zealandiaa
Thomas Hah
Tox
Robert
Bell
Burnet Street
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