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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 28, 1909
Page
4
Auckland August 27 The Hon J McGowan testifies at the Police Commission arguing unions and arbitration awards push wages above economic value. He says labor prices rise and many men choose manual work, creating a scarce pool of police candidates.
Charles Kruse aged fifty four received six months imprisonment for theft from Stewart Island Timber Company where he worked as storeman. Sebastian Newson was fined thirty pounds and ordered to pay twenty pounds costs for sending the scan Rona in an unseaworthy voyage to Palliser Bay. John Philpot Wilson linked to theft with W J Noman was sentenced to three months. The Wimsett case in robberies from the Wellington Post Office parcels branch was not concluded.
Pet Press Association and David Anderson and Son grocers faced Police Court today for selling liquor in quantities under two gallons. The liquor was ginger ale containing 4.19 percent alcohol. They were fined 20s and costs, claiming inadvertence.
A deputation of milk vendors met the Minister of Public Health to seek clarity on milk analysis methods. The Government Analyst provided a technical explanation, and the Minister announced occasional milk analyses to help vendors maintain standards, as long as the privilege is not overused.
Melbourne reports the State Budget showing a 150000 pound surplus and a 300000 pound railway surplus offset by a 150000 pound overall deficit. The railway disaster adds 70000 pounds, Opposition Leader Fisher condemns per capita payments as excessive and hypocritical. Senate adjourns. other items include Broken Hill Proprietary wages loss and asylum mismanagement findings.
The annual Canterbury Chamber of Commerce meeting in Christchurch marked a jubile e. Formed at Lyttelton in 1859 with thirty members the chamber relocated to Christchurch as the settlement grew and changed its name to Canterbury. It is now described as one of the dominion’s strongest chambers.
William Adair longtime Gisborne merchant and respected citizen died in Auckland yesterday after an operation. He had been a prominent local businessman for over thirty years and was associated with the Per Preea Association.
Premier of Victoria declines assistance from Sir Predgot Kumar Tagore despite his polite offer. Horsham reports 5000 cottages inundated to five feet. furniture destroyed and numerous homes severely undermined.
The fortnightly Methven stock sale attracted fair attendance with about 1500 sheep and lambs yarded in good condition due to mild weather and ample feed. Prices ranged as high as 18s 7d for ewe hoggets and 11s for certain merino wethers, with cattle and horses also catalogued including bay gelding priced at £8.
August report from Timaru notes Hon. D Buddo appoints Robert Guthne Reeves and Parish as commissioners to report on subdividing hill lands in Mackenzie county with Crown Lands for Canterbury.
In the Lord Roberts trophy event the Dominion Cadets scored 483 points to win the trophy. The result highlights the team's strong performance in a shooting competition at Dominion cadet events.
An old health snippet explains kidneys filter blood, remove waste, and form urine. It notes kidneys’ role, lists disorders from failure, and promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy, available in original and concentrated forms.
In Napier on August 37 the ladies hockey tournament produced draws and decisive wins. Nelson tied Horowhenua. Taranaki defeated Wanganui 3 to 1. Auckland beat Hawke's Bay B 3 nil. Wairarapa A defeated Wellington 2 nil. Hawke's Bay A beat Wairarapa B 4 to 1. Hawke's Bay A remains unbeaten.
A local feature touts George Davies Suit Specialist at the Arcade Ashburton claiming high quality made to measure suits at £2 below ordinary charges. The advert highlights a written guarantee, direct-from-mill sourcing, own warehouses, and 38 cash-only branches, promising personalized fit and substantial savings. A new shipment of early spring tweeds arrives.
Large audience attended Ashburton High School Carnival at Oddfellows Hall to fund the school journal. Performers included Master Percy Crisp, E Bastion, H Segers, and various acts with ensemble numbers, a gipsy tableau, and a farce titled Leave it to men. The event emphasized good order and audience enthusiasm for encores while supporting school publications.
A correspondence item presents reader opinions with a note that the paper does not endorse or assume responsibility for the views expressed by correspondents.
In a letter to the editor the writer argues girls should take up fencing. The writer cites skilled amateur fencers among young ladies and praises fencing as splendid exercise, graceful, and suitable for both sexes.
In a Wellington arrival interview, Chinese Consul Yung Liang Kwang responds to Prince Ito's August Fukushima speech. He argues China has ten years to prepare, cites rapid rail and postal expansion, translations of constitutional authorities, and thousands of students abroad as signs of progress. He says China will learn Western methods and aims to a gradual, cautious reform.
Letters from users across New Zealand extol Lane's Emulsion for asthma bronchitis and general health. Testimonies describe rapid improvement after taking one or more bottles and praise the product as a king of remedies sold nationwide at 4/6 and 2/6 with physicians recommending it.
A first class 1 acre land near Ashburton features a modern six room dwelling with bath pantry scullery water wash-house and dairy windmill good stable and trap-shed. Suitable for a retired farmer seeking proximity to town. Fuller particulars on application.
A remedies piece cites Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure as a treatment for chronic chest complaints. The ad-like notice lists the product with testimonials and emphasizes quick relief and freshness.
A man named Binks collided with a motor after consuming strong spirits. He zigzagged along the street before the impact, prompting warnings to abstain from hard drinks and suggesting a home remedy for coughs and colds.
A historical note describes peppermint as a remedy for children’s nighttime hacking coughs. It mentions a soothing effect and emphasizes relief during sleep.
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