Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Ashburton Guardian in Ashburton, Canterbury

We have pages in Canterbury

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 31, 1909

Page

4

New Zealand Farmers' Co operative Association Directors Report

Canterbury directors meet in Christchurch to receive the year end balance sheet showing profits and allocations. The report outlines a 37 178 6s 11d total to deal with, with 5 000 to the reserve fund and various percentages for ordinary capital, preference shares, bonuses, salaries, rebates, and depreciation. Merchan dise profits total 60 517 4s 3d with other income bringing the total to 84 091 7s 1d. Plans include immediate erection of saleyards at Springston and a stock and general agency at Kaikoura and other centres.

New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd Christchurch Springston Kaikoura

Town Triumphs Over Country In Hard Fought Match

In heavy conditions at Lancaster Park Christchurch the Town defeated the Country 12 to 6 after a tight, error prone contest. Notable players included W Burrows Cordner G Smythe C Fittock M Daily T Rattray, with Duell Fryer Howell among scorers and J I Peake refereeing.

Lancaster Park Christchurch W. Burrows Methven Cordner Rakaia G. Smythe Ashburton McMeekan Fryer Murray Duell Guthrie Mason Reds Town Fuller Doeell Howell Ji R. Peake

Canterbury named to play Wellington at Lancaster Park

Canterbury Rugby Union selects a team to face Wellington at Lancaster Park on Saturday with A E Doell at full back and F C O Fryer among the three quarters. Wellington appoints its traveling party with Cunningham Mitchinson Evenson Walsh and F Roberts among the backs and Dennehy Trvine Wilson Perry and McKellar in the forwards.

Canterbury Rugby Union Canterbury Hington Lancaster Park A. E. Doell F. C O. Fryer W. B. Puller W. Mitchell H. V. Murray Ellesmere J. Weston P. Burns H, Shanks Ke, Hesell E. Button G. Ormond W. Mengies O. Fittock Methuen J. Borough G. Anderson Wellington South Island Wellington Rugby Union Cunningham Mitchinson Evenson Walsh F. Roberts M'Leod Green J. McKenzie Dennehy Trvine A. C. Wilson Pang Wilson Perry McKellar Bruce Avery Tannahil Alexander

Rugby Union meeting approves Marist School match

The Rugby Union held its weekly meeting last evening with Mr W. Roberts presiding. Permission was granted for Borough School Old Boys to play a match versus a Marist School team from Christchurch. A donation toward the accident fund was received, and the seven a side tournament reported a net profit of £16. H. E. Curtis was appointed manager to visit Imeru next Thursday. A motion to amend rules for third grade players was laid on the table and the meeting adjourned.

Rugby Union W. +. Roberts Borough School Old Boys Marist School Christchurch 8. Madden Robilliarg H. E. Curtis Manaa Imeru South Penterbury

Canterbury to send team for New Zealand cross country

The Canterbury Centre selects its squad for the New Zealand Cross-Country Championship in Timaru on August 30. A Dickson, H St A Bailey, O Burton, Dadeter, E Bin clair, G Symon named as team members with one extra member added.

Christchurch Canterbury New Zealand Timaru Ember Ai. Dickson Centerbury Ee Miastrc “Club H. St. A Aes Pee “Amateur “Athletic Club Aghburton Harriers Dadeter Anterbury Harriers Ee bin

Bogus Marriage Claim Heard At Gisborne Court

Elsie Lindergreen sues N Burgess boardinghouse keeper for wages as a domestic servant. Evidence says she underwent a marriage ceremony with a man claiming to be Dr Ewry from the Registry Office and traveled to Gisborne as his wife, but the ceremony is alleged to be bogus. Magistrate granted non suit after defense denial and pending further evidence.

Gisborne Elsie Lindergreen N. Burgess

Weeus Great Peppermilk Qure Brightens Night Cough

The article notes a children's nighttime remedy offering relief for persistent coughs. It highlights safety guidelines and usage tips for caregivers while describing the product as a comforting option for families during sleepless nights.

Flooded mine disasterClaims 26 dead near Sosnovnic

August reports from London describe a mine shaft inrush flooding the Boom brovo mine near Sosnovvic, drowning twenty six workers. Separately a steamer Nord stranded off Calais after fog, later refloated. a salvage mission recovered Hull trawlers and towed a cable ship from an iceberg. In Mexico floods kill eight hundred in Monterrey with widespread damage estimated at twelve million dollars. Greek crisis in Athens ends with amnesty after mass desertions and resignation of M. Ralli.

London Boombrovo Sosnorvic Dover Calais Rheims New York Geen Hull Iceland Mackay Mexico Montery Neuveleon Coapiola Montery Steel Company

Social Legislation Views by Berlin Lecturer in Australia

Dr Alfred Munes a Berlin Commercial University lecturer visiting Australia and New Zealand to study social legislation says Australasian employers are generally friendlier to workers than European ones and praises the old age pension scheme. He notes potato blight restrictions and political moves in Queensland. A bank chief inspector Alexander Stuart died by a gunshot at the Queensland National Bank. A.M.P. defamation suit against Walden awarded £1000 costs. In Adelaide Foster wins a House seat, defeating Labour candidate Vaughan by 1382 votes.

Melbourne Alfred Munes The Commercial University Berlin Australia New Zealand Australasia Europe Alexander Stuart Queensland National Bank Adelaide Foster House of Representatives Helder Vaughan

Southland Employers back W Scott for Arbitration Court post

In Invercargill on August 90 the Southland Employers Association resolved to support Mr W Scott as employers' representative on the Arbitration Court, aiming to fill the vacant post.

Invercargill Southland Employers’ Association W. Scott

General Labourers' Union adopts membership certificates

The General Labourers' Union at Christchurch announces issuing certificates of membership to all members. The move aims to help employers give preference to unionists under the general labourers' award. The award, effective August 2, enforces a preference radius of five miles from the employment book location.

Christchurch General Labourers’ Union

Women Endorse Dr Morse Indian Root Pills

Persistent praise from women and doctors touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a health aid. The ads claim they restore balance, purify blood, improve skin, and keep liver bowels and kidneys functioning, appealing across ages statuses and professions.

Dr. Morse Weigasid

Weather Forecast From Mr Wragge At Christchurch

Mr Wragge predicts worsening weather with increasing disturbance named Dida. Expect rain and flooding, squalls, and treacherous seas especially on the West Coast and Straits. A following disturbance Father Anchisis will come after Dido with added significance.

Christchurch Wragge Dida Father Anchisis Dido Amwerp Virgil

Chronic Chest Complaints Cure Promoted by Woods

An 19th century remedy named Woods Grast Peppermint Cure is advertised for chronic chest complaints. The article notes claimed relief and lists usage instructions and pricing in the local shop.

Police Commission hears police pressure claims and promotions

Auckland August hearing reveals senior magistrate criticizes police used to trap offenders and questions political influence in force. Inspector Cullen denies reports as MP Dinnie presses on discipline and promotions, noting intimidation under Licensing Act duties. inquiry adjourned until tomorrow.

Auckland Police Commission Kettle Cullen Mr Dinnie Mr Kettle Ramsey Taylor M.P Parlament Lquor Party Sharman A. Poole New Zealand

Westport Coal retrenchment sparks union protest in Granity Creek

The Westport Coal Company discharges about 200 workers at the Granity Creek mine due to slack coal demand amid Newcastle coal imports. Miners rally for a government inquiry and possible duties, while locals call for reduced haulage rates to protect Dominion coal.

Westport Westport Coal Company Granity Creek Owin Newcastle Canterbury Union Steam Ship Company Waikato North Island Stockton Miners’ Union Colvin Dowgray Granity Union Granity Miners’ Federation Dominion

Wanganui Defeats South Canterbury in Rain Sloppy Hockey

In Timaru on August 30, under heavy rain, Wanganui beat South Canterbury 4 goals to nil in a representative hockey match.

Timaru Wanganui South Canterbury

Merit Overcomes Prejudice In Local Suit Demonstration

A local firm George Davies Suit Specialist in Ashburton proves high class suits can be bought for about £2 less than ordinary charges. The firm offers a written guarantee and claims to provide tailored suits with significant cost savings by buying direct from mills and operating extensive workshops and branches. A shipment of new tweeds has arrived, highlighting value and customization.

Science George Davies Arcade Ashburton Davies New Zealand Ginérle Atc Addreny

Moisture in butter case withdrawn then reinstated

At Auckland Police Court the New Zealand Dairy Association faced a charge over exporting butter with over 16 percent water. The Prosecution asked to withdraw but the magistrate reinstated the case and adjourned it a week to obtain witnesses.

Auckland C. Kettle S.M New Zealand Dairy Association Dominion Mays Mr Kettle Mr Mays Secretary For Agriculture Mr Hanna Atin Raning Atention Hanna

Trial of postal official Wimsett continues in supreme court

The trial of Arthur Frederick Wimsett proceeds before Mr Justice Chapman and a twelve man jury. He faces charges of breaking into the parcels office and stealing two registered parcels containing jewellery and money, plus aiding James Hemingway to obtain wax impressions of the keys. Hemingway, cross examined at length, gave inconsistent answers and described discussions about large sums and wax impressions. The case adjourned with further testimony pending.

Wellington Arthur Frederick Wimsett Supreme Court Justice Chapman Wimsett James Hemingway M. Myers Crown W. Hislop Petherick Hislop Hemingway Bench Bar Winncett Bank of New Zealand Auckland Winsett Post Office Witness Sydney Hemigway

Sander's Extract Praised by Patient in Testimonial

A patient from Dappil Q. endorses Sander's Extract for coughs colds throat and stomach issues. He claims forty years of use and urges others to trust the product while warning against eucalyptus based remedies.

Th. Halderness, Dappil, Q Sander & Sons Sander

Monthly parcels of op noted by PRY and partners

A fragmented note references PRY and the ns coy with a fox OF and AO5i OB, mentioning a n s price and mets. Details are unclear but imply a monthly parcel arrangement among listed entities.

PRY Reeds Price Mets

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oxford Frankfort Ausage AM A. Wilkie J. E. Thomas Cash Willa Street Ates and CO Zealandia Cycle Works Burnett Street Thrifty Mount Somers John Moore Ertaker East Street Alec Osmara Waimate the Globe Delivery Company OF New Zealand, Limited Pate H. Matheson Aggage Ofice Dundas Gristchurch N.Z A. Pollock King Edward Alse al Basie Pe Sale Lipton’s Teal Buxton Thomas Lanterbury Roller Flour ‘Mills McDonald & Co., Merchant Tailors Ashburton Nae Tancrod Street J. B. Christian Loweat Maude and Harman E. Kennedy Batcalors Burnett G. H. Buchanan Perry. & Kinnerney, Tusra Acne Ad Tamika Totty R. Totty Cuewsr NEW Zealand Farmers' Co- Operative Association T. Barber H. Rule Butcher Lane Playfair Company Art Havelock Street Chicago Burnside Scott M.J.C.E Caneterbury College Burnside Hydraulic Lime and Gement 69, Ltd Dunedin Rees Bros Bedford Row Lape Per Press Association Cable News Copyright Athens M. Ralli M. Mavromichaelis Queensland Brisbane Mutual Life Citizens’ Company Walden A.M.P. Society Arbitration Court MR Wragges the Police Commission Per Presa Association West Coast Coal Hockey Business Natives Mellor Epot Caine Craighead & Ocu Mercery BOOTS Terest Crain G. Meddins People’s Popular Ironmonger Stockton State Kaitangata Pelaw-Main East Greta Aberdare Hepburn Joshua Tucker West Street I Mung. G Factory N.Z. Glothing Factory AgmaurTox Immo& Blair Fletcher Bros Storis Aulbermain Coal Abermain Coal Thos. Brown, Ltd Hereford. Street Robinson Ian J. 0. Jameson Hereford F. &. Barker Pbootaken and RRA Tancred Street Strange Keen Speirs and Wilson Hoa Cashel. Street Spiers and Wilson Cashel Street Thomas Young Ulster Qarpe Qur Parson Duncan McClure Pty Steele Rudd Bridget N Aveeau Spencer Slazenger Chas. Thomas Llewellyn Owen MUS Lom Mesiz Kagigh ' Anademiya H. E. Bonnington European Agency William Wilson. and Sons Abchurch Lane E.C. Cable Annuaire A.M. Leashby Fellows Jas, W. Smith Occidental Hotel Corea Mairufacturer A. M. Loasby Colombo Street H. F. Stevens Brugpixs Thomas Hancox Robert Bell
Search Courier

Search the Ashburton Guardian Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Ashburton Guardian?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication