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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
6
A reflection on Britain's naval power at Spithead and the Solent. The piece contrasts Dreadnoughts with submarines, noting the overwhelming size of battleships but the rising threat of torpedoes and submarines to traditional sea power. It cites a Pall Mall Magazine writer on these war developments.
The article surveys a lineage of underwater navigation from early trials on the Thames through Bushnell’s torpedo attempt to Fulton and Nordenfeldt efforts. It notes mixed outcomes with many devices failing or captured, acknowledging eventual practical craft by French and American innovations and global advances.
The passage argues that a battleship cannot act alone against submarines and torpedoes. It describes how torpedo gunners and enemy subs could trap large ships, causing capsizes and casualties. The text notes submarines have altered naval warfare and that other craft now threaten traditional sea dominance.
A reflective piece on a woman with detail loving tendencies but difficulty tackling large tasks. It contrasts business rewards with the drive of action and cites Mrs Stanley Wrench and LL Goadby Griffiths. The prose extols gradual reading, the value of a personal library, and the leisure found in the “ palace of thought.”
A playful domestic scene unfolds with Mrs Marsh baking and a minor kitchen miscue. Norah questions the recipe and eggs, while children ponder Noah on the ark and a linguist professor's marriage. Comedic quips about marriage and work follow.
The Supreme Court declares Bank of New Zealand shareholders have no power to increase capital by issuing fresh shares. Five questions were answered that shareholders cannot authorize new shares under the Deed of Settlement or statutes cited. Directors may call up uncalled liability of £3 6s 8d per share, but cannot be compelled. If new capital were created it might be issued at par or premium, but there is no right to issue new shares. Costs allowed. Crown awarded £80.
In an interview Bishop Averill said he initially considered declining the offer, but after care and bishop input he accepted the Auckland seat while Waiapu awaits his departure. He will preside at the Waiapu Diocesan Synod opening October 3 and prefers a new Auckland Bishopric to cover Taranaki and Wellington. Averill, born 1863 in Stafford England, trained at St Johns Oxford Ely College and was ordained in St Pauls. he served at Hanover Square and Dalston, became vicar of St Michaels Christ Church, and held roles as archdeacon of Akaro n Christchurch before his Waiapu election in 1909.
In the House on Wednesday the exact terms of Mr Payne's pledge to Bir Massey were disclosed. Payne challenged the Prime Minister to prove any prior commitment to support a no confidence motion, insisting his word to constituents and the lack of consideration render the document invalid both legally and morally.
Ad touts garments designed to enhance wearer appearance with scientific construction for comfort and style. Ready-to-Wear and Trilor-cut suits are featured with prices starting from 59/ as part of a shopping promotion.
A domestic guide promotes Hean's Essence to cut cough remedy costs. Readers across New Zealand report successful home mixtures using one bottle per pint. Testimonials praise low price, strong results, and wide availability from grocers and chemists including Wanganui and Otago retailers.
Free booklet instructs how to develop ideas into patents and secure a copyright. Readers are directed to contact Henry Fugh es Ltd at 1s Hereford Street, Christchurch for a copy.
sawn timber for sale in first class building timber pine for any quantity at sixpence per hundred cash on trucks at Quari contact Ursery Hair Lotion at Bonnington's Pharmacy for schoolhouse use to keep heads clean of parasites and scalp healthy
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