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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
4
A Society for the Promotion of Health to Mothers and Children shares guidance from a "Grateful Mother" about feeding, teething, and jaw exercise. The reply urges early dentist visits, dry foods to stimulate chewing, and avoiding late night foods. It emphasizes fresh air, proper meal routines, and constructive habits to strengthen teeth and overall health.
The St Andrews Lawn Tennis Club traveled to Timaru for a clash with Trinity on Trinity’s courts. Trinity won by 43 games with tea served by Trinity ladies. Readouts include mixed results across Ladies Singles Doubles and Men's Doubles with scores ranging from 1 to 10 in various contests.
A Thursday cricket contest at Domain Oval between Ashburton and Tinwald clubs ended in a draw. Notable scores include J Chapman 68 for Ashburton and F Clark not out for Tinwald. The match featured several batsmen and bowlers with multiple dismissals and ended with 226 for Ashburton? and Tinwald in pursuit. The report also notes Canterbury College defeating Grange University by an innings and 79 runs in Christchurch.
At Christchurch Magistrate's Court several breaches of arbitration awards were heard with fines imposed. Defendants included Charles James Jones in a non union hire case and Joseph Anton for overpaid youth, plus B J Cooksley for employing a boy under eighteen. In Wellington, the Union Company's overtime cases were fined, and engineers' conference discussions continue as a new dominion award is contemplated.
Medical authorities link excess uric acid to rheumatism gout sciatica lumbago and related ailments. RHEUMO is advertised as the remedy to remove excess uric acid and provide quick relief. Sold by all chemists and druggists at 2s 6d.
A county gentleman after touring Ashburton district says large land blocks hinder progress and schooling, urging government to acquire blocks for closer settlement to allow more farmers. He cites dairying land and widespread reaggregation as evidence, and plans to petition MP W Nosworthy.
New Zealand Parliament session records detail committee discussions on the Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Bill. Amendments limit uncertificated nurses to 56 hours weekly in hospitals over 100 beds. The bill was reported as the Council adjourned.
The House met at 2.20 pm and 7.30 pm for key measures including the McLean Institute Bill and the Land Bill. An imprest supply bill and the Defence Bill were brought in and advanced, with discussions on the Naval Defence Bill and Defence Conference proceedings promised for later.
Foxton Scul ling Handicap heats decided at the long reach above the Wirokino bridge in Palmerston North. An Australian and New Zealand field attended led by Mrs Messena promoter with William Beach as umpire. Final heats expected to draw larger crowds tomorrow. Results listed show Kemp, Lawson and Green winning their heats with margins of a length to two lengths.
In Auckland on December 2 youths Homan Purcell and Prennalligan were sentenced to three years for robbery on City Road and ordered kept apart from other prisoners due to their youth as the judge noted heavier sentences could have been imposed if older. In Blenheim on December 1 George John David Goff was committed to Stoke Orphanage for indecent assault on a girl at Seddon.
Advert describes George Davies offering cash, high volume suits from 55s to save £2. Claims direct-from-manufacturer buying and many branches cut costs, with a guarantee and home workshop quality. British advertiser promotes holiday bookings from Ashburton address.
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