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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 31, 1909
Page
3
Lord Charles Beresford, quoted in the Montreal Witness, calls for cruisers to guard the Canada Britain trade lane. He warns that if the route is blocked disaster follows and fears armed tramps. He says cruisers would deter piracy and safeguard colonial commerce.
Melbourne report quotes Mr Fisher saying the new agreement returns Australia to an imperial squadron rather than a national navy. He calls it a national blunder if it avoids true navy independence but supports Commonwealth contributions if it advances an Australian fleet. Sydney notes a naval college to be established after the Defence Conference.
The Duke of Devonshire addressing the Matlock Unionist League said their forces would soon be needed in one of the era’s biggest political struggles, aimed at the country’s constitution, requiring full preparation.
A decree by Persia aims to restrict opium sales with the goal of eradicating opium smoking and lifting the country from its backward condition, according to a Teheran correspondent.
The Australians started against the M C C on a fine day with Foster winning the toss. Tarrant and Moon opened, Cotter and Armstrong bowled well, ending the MC C innings for 188. Australia closed day one at 118 for 1 with Noble not out and Ransford advancing. Bardsley out lbw.
Ashburton v South Canterbury football lineup announced for a Thursday match in Timaru. The squad includes W. Burrows, KR Patterson, W. McKenzie, D. Vergas, W. Page, Thomas, KE Purcell, Geo Smythe, K Thomas, G McKenzie, M Daily, G Cromie, J Rouse, W. Burgess, T. Rattray with T. Green and Hibbs listed as emergencies.
Mr Poole MP told the Police Commission that a responsible party’s influence fuels Auckland drunkenness, a nightmare for police. He said officers fear intervention and tend to yield to pressure, while conceding the Inspector has faced rough treatment in the matter.
The High Commissioner's report notes quiet markets for lamb and wheat with low prices and scarce light weights. Canterbury lamb and North Island beef prices are listed, butter remains firm, and oats and wool show buyer interest. Vital stats show 24 births, 12 deaths, and 8 marriages in Ashburton for August 1909, with 1908 figures for comparison.
Large attendance at the ordinary weekly Tinwald sale with 62 fat ewes 168 fat wethers 203 fat hoggets 1538 store sheep lambs hoggets 27 fat cattle and 41 stores. Fat pens saw a small entry with prime stock selling well while inferior lines eased slightly. Store pens showed brisk bidding with many entries sold but some unsold. fat cattle met firm late rates. Also notes the death of Ashburton resident Mr H. M. Carson aged 79 and a charity bazaar for Dr Barnardo's Homes plus the Baring Square Tennis Club annual meeting and officer elections.
Mrs Edge thanks friends for sympathy after bereavement as Ellers Onders Oy hosts a varied program including mystic wonders moving pictures clairvoyancy trance readings and Spirit tests with new attractions and affordable prices for reserve seats and general admission.
A bankruptcy notice announces a complete unreserved sale of live and dead stock from Newman's Stables scheduled for 10 am with the Drag leaving. Prospective buyers should obtain tickets from the auctioneers.
Upper Ashburton Road Board issues By laws under The Cemeteries Act for two burial divisions. Division 1 sells exclusive rights and graves 4x9 feet at £1 each, discounts £1 less 5+ lots. Division 2 allows non purchasers interment with restrictions and £1 per grave after purchase. Fees cover digging and filling. open grave disinterment £1 5s. Graves 5 feet deep, extra per foot. Warrant required. sexton to dig graves. fences and inscriptions require Board approval. No dogs or horses in the cemetery without consent. Penalty up to ten pounds.
Lists assorted dried fruits and fruit products with prices per pound and per box, including currants, raisins, figs, dates, prunes, peaches, apples, apricots, plums, gooseberries, pears, quinces, greengages, and various jams. Also names baking supplies, acids, washing compounds, cornflour, marmalades, and safety matches with unit prices. Includes multiple brands and package sizes across a broad groceries and household goods section.
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