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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 02, 1909

Page

4

Ashburton Technical Classes showcase annual exhibition

The Ashburton Technical School held an evening exhibition in Oddfellows Hall displaying cookery dressmaking repoussé work and painting. Mayor H Davis presided with board members and Inspector Mulgan praising instructors and noting plans for a new technical school building. Prizes were awarded to pupils across woodwork cookery dressmaking wool sorting and drawing with several certificates earned for London City and Guilds examinations.

Ashburton Technical School Oddfellows O Hall Dard Jon B. J. Marquet New Zealand H. Davis Messrs G. Schneider D. Wood W. H. Collins J. Tucker J. McLeod T. Hayese Mulgan North Canterbury Education Board Christian London City and Guilds A. Digby A.J. Fawcett M. Bruce Bell B. Loy D. Friedlander McKernan A. D. Rennie Shas L. M. Rennie Ashburton Methven Raksia Dunsander Tavo Mach England Scotland London Germany Canada United States R. Bonnington J. Stockhill F. Wroughton W. Hart W. Watson E. Witheil J. Harris H. Crawford L. Rorntree R. Lowe A. Hopkins Cockery B. Kenna F. Greenslade F. Humphreys Misses Nellie Osborne Bessie Humphreys Ef, Giddings Queen Makeig Bessie Kenna Rose Stephens Bessie Loy E. Thomas L. Cox F. Brown O. Friedlander F. EB. Kershaw

Domain Weather Station November Observations

Meteorological data from the Domain station compiled by Mr John Readhead shows November readings with a high barometer of 30.17 inches on the 26th and a low of 29.25 inches on the 1st. Max thermometer peaked at 81 on the 12th, min 52 on the 28th, and frost occurred on five nights. rainfall totaled 2 inches 22 points across nine days, with a maximum daily fall of 98 points on the 7th. The year-to-end-November rainfall stands at 30 inches 5 points, with monthly totals listed from January to November.

Domain Weather Station John Readhead

Tailor made suits from fifty five shillings savings claim

An advertising pitch promotes tailor made suits from fifty five shillings with a claimed two pound saving. It outlines cash business practices, large scale production across forty New Zealand branches, direct fabric sourcing from manufacturers, low per unit profit, and guarantees with refunds. The call invites visits to the Ashburton Arcade to view fabrics and place Christmas orders.

Georgis Davies New Zealand Ashburton Arcade

Elia nce Blue Snow White Linen in Bagor Square

Procurable in Bagor Square from all grocers and storekeepers. Blue kept linen snow white with lasting finish and easy care claims.

T Eliance Bagor Square

Wanganui Catholic Lands Bill passes in New Zealand Council

In Wellington on December 1 the Legislative Council approved the Wanganui Roman Catholic Lands Bill at third reading. Standing Orders were suspended to allow local bills to pass in one sitting. A motion for a revenue return on railways was rejected due to cost. Several local bills advanced, and the Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Bill received a second reading after necessary amendments. The session adjourned briefly and resumed, ending with the second reading carried.

Per Press Association Wellington Legislative Council Wanganui H. F. Vieram Auckland-Onehunga Christchurch-Lyttelton Dunedin-Port Chalmers Invercargil-Bluff Ellesmere Domain Board Borough of South Dunedin Waimairi Auckland J. E. Jenkinson

Water power debate and seed purity plans at session

The House discussed light at Jackson's Head and a veto power for the Railways Minister. It considered water power licensing, land use, seeds purity next session, and amending district designations. Massey’s amendment on water power was rejected 43 to 22. report laid on the table. The session adjourned into the night.

Wellington Jackson’s Head Cook Strait Railway Appeal Board Mines Committee T. B. Taylor Massey Goldfield Roderick McKenzie London

Supreme Court Sessions Across New Zealand Areas

In Auckland the court heard multiple cases including Frederick Arden alias Hughes and John Sheehan charged with forgery and uttering cheques of 1 17s and 2 17s. Arden received two years, Sheehan twelve months. Humphries cleared of perjury. Edward Plowman guilty of common assault. Leonard Cosgrove jailed six months for uttering a forged cheque. In December, Augustus Hunter Wheatler jailed two years for theft with secret correspondence. Mas sacks jailed three years for breaking and entering. Blenheim sessions opened with seven charges including indecent assault and abortion. True bills against Thompson abortion and McKenna, Osgood, and Hices for assault and robbery. Edward Cox sentenced to three months for theft. John Riley six months for forgery.

Auckland Supreme Court Frederick George Arden Hughes John Sheehan Lattier Arden Sheehan Herbert Humphries Edward Plowman William Francis Finlay Taumarunwi Thomas Henry Massacks Inglewood Blenheim Denniston Seddon Picton Tllen Thompson Bernard McKenna Charles Osgood George Hices Wellington Edward Cox John Riley

Breach of Award Charged Painter Fined in Court

At the Magistrate's Court on December 1 George Baer, a journeyman painter and member of the House Painters' Union of Workers, was charged with accepting work by contract contrary to Clause 25 of the painters' award. He was fined 10s and costs.

Aucreant George Baer House Painters’ Union of Workers

Chamberlain's Tablets Do Cure Chronic Constipation

The article explains chronic constipation stems from improper treatment and overuse of purgatives. It claims Chamberlain's Tablets restore normal bowel action by stimulating natural function rather than doing the work for the patient.

Chamberlain

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R. Mathieson BGS Ashburton Woollen Mills Havelock Street H. Stephenson E, Manchester & CO. Sanitary Tangred Street E. Manchester & CO MR Li Banks Courtney Place Wallington New ‘Zealand Lees Pollock Bank OF Deposit J. B. Christian R. Kennedy Burnett Street G. H. Buchanan Purry, Perry & Kinderney Timari Geraldine Temuka Llewellyn Owen MUS L.C.M A. Mus SLL B. J. AS Royal Exchange Cathedral ‘Square Christchurch Ager Cammaen Oxford McDonald & Co., Merchant Tailors F. C. Barker Ennis Lane Thomas Bros., Grain, Produce and Seed Dealers Golworth Reddy Brocoli Kale Savoy Brussel Moate & CO Nelson Moate& CO Jer Swanson Custumier and Mercer Lipton Buxton Thomas Frankfort Shere Fletcher Bros.’ Cash Supply Fletcher Bros. Cash Supply Domain Parliament OF New Zealand House OF Representatives Currants Sultanas Alverts J. Allen Hunpreps McClure Kenna & Gameron Gladstone Supreme Court Sessions Per Press Association TY Chapman Dave ART Dealers Pritchard Bros., Drapers, Clothiers and Tailors East Street Labres Lapizs Lapiss UrTon Snoes Ibson Astiburton Kenna & Cameron Burnet Street Opposite Mail and Guardian Office Mr T J. H. Rule Speirs and Wilson Cashel Eatredt South Canterbury Canterbury Mid-Canterbury Speirs & Wilson Cashel - Streat Portland Burnside Burnside Hydraulic Lime. Andgement Co., Ltd Dunedin Reeor Bros St. Asaph Street Christchurc New Z Zealand Ana Boys N.Z. Clothing Factory Mecommick Harvester International Harvester Company Hampion al Coectan Stud Notices Pee Sir Talbot RAK Chertsey T Department I. Clifto Department of of Apacabars AT. Baling Defender II J. Wethell, Faling Bell Boy Prince Imperial Pye Giana Fremington Will Flemington Mayfield Siecebeck Welbeck Kitty Perkin Warbeck Miss Kate St. George Yattendeny Lady ‘Chester Phaeton Catherine Wheel Beene Trenton Sapphire Trenton Catherine Maxim Kate Florence McCart A. Wilson Tinwald R. Kellahan Mayfeld Somers Clydesdale Montalto Highland Price Oun Extinguisher BROS Montalto IV Aris Montalto Highland Prince Na Boa Eaimee Morrow Montalta Repter Owner’s Charming Pringe Prince Charming Dan, Bell A. J. Huston Carter’ & Terrace T. Bullock FOX Sale Brucefield Avenue Netherby Messry Bennison Bross Nice Suburgan Roperty Thomas’ ‘Hangox Roberts Nibeo Burnettv
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