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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 07, 1908

Page

4

Corruption worry in Ashburton boards raised by readers

Correspondents debate the danger of multiple public posts held by single individuals and the risk of graft from "log rolling." They urge direct public election of appointments, criticism of the R oad to reform local bodies, and call for transparency in the A and P and harbour boards.

Ashburton County Council Charitable Aid Board Ashburton Borough Lyttelton Harbour Yenthman Lyttelton Harbour Board Towal Hugo Kriedlander Priedlander Hié Aceasion A. and P. Association

Echoes of the Election to the Editor

A letter critiques Sir Joseph Ward s remarks on a brewery or depot outside Ashburton limits and questions his stance. It notes Nosworthy s second-ballot victory over Flatman in Selwyn and contrasts prohibition positions, urging clear voting guidance before the election.

Jace Joseph Ward Ashburton Selwyn Mr Nosworthy Mr Flatman New Zealand Nosworthy Flatman Sir Joseph

RELHOMO Promises Cure for Rheumatic Ailments

Quack claims claim RELHOMO cures rheumatic conditions by removing excess uric acid in the blood. Advertises to chemists and stores with prices of 25 6d and 4s 6d for the remedy.

Nataire Relhomo

Wakanui Road Board Agenda Notes From Saturday Meeting

The Wakanui Road Board held a Saturday session with directors Lindley Allen Doig Doak and Bruce present. They planned inspection of potentially dangerous trees and approved grader use for Hampstead streets after inspection. The board adopted the ranger report, arranged seed harvesting tenders, and authorized payments of £1538 19s.

Wakanui Road Messrs Alten Doig Partner Ashburton County Council Pitzgerald Hampstead Department of Lands and Survey Chertsey U Blackburn River Road Wakanui Township Chertsey Road Beach Road Rule's Road Upper Ashburton Road Board

Wallabies and Anglo-Welsh Clash Ends With Australian Lead

In London on December 5 the Wallabies defeated Anglo-Welsh 3 goals and 3 tries to 0. The Anglo-Welsh forwards were strong but key outsiders were missing for a county championship match. Halifax beat the Australian League 3 goals 2 tries to 1 goal 2 tries with penalties in the second half from Australian rough play. O Malley was ordered off for deliberate obstruction.

London Wallabies Halifax O'Malley

New Zealand Amateur Athletics to Form Dominion Executive

Christchurch reports a conference of Otago Southland and Wellington delegates to form a dominion governing body for amateur athletics. Nine delegates attended chaired by A Paape. An executive including Newman McNelly Dawson Colfer Cross Davies Marryall Larkin Pollock was chosen and recognition asked from the Australasia union. The next championship meeting is to be in Southland.

Per Press Association Christchurch Otago Southland Wellington New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association A. Paape Dominion Dy Newman Messrs W. Mae- Nelly J. Dawson W. Colfex A. Cross H. Davies R. Marryall FW. W. Larkin

Nimrod Homing Pigeons Return After Voyage

The Nimrod three pigeons sent with a message arrive home at 9 a m on Saturday. The note from F W P Evans says the ship faced frequent sail only travel with good winds and all well. The Nimrod’s position when the pigeon left was 85 miles south of Dunedin and 112 miles off shore. The birds’ return is hailed as a triumph for homing pigeons.

Nimrod Lyttelton Times Company S.y F. WP. Evans Dunedin

Fires destroy two College street houses in Wellington

On Saturday night two seven roomed houses on College Street Wellington owned by Mr John Scannall were destroyed by fire. One home was occupied by Mrs Garbate and the other by Mr Charles Perrit both insured in the Commercial Union for 200 and 300 respectively. Contents insurances are uncertain. At 10 15 pm a fire in Kelburne seven roomed house owned by Mr Thomas Lyons and occupied by Mr Albert Byrne caused total loss with no water available. Contents insured in the Manchester office for 200. building not insured.

Per Press Association Wellington College Street John Scannall Wanganui Garbaté Myr Charles Perrit Commercial Union Pam Kelburne Albert Byrne Thomas Lyons Manchester

Scriptural Classes in Schools Highlight Oamaru meeting

Oamaru December 4 A prize distribution in the Opera House celebrated public school Scriptural classes. The Mayor chaired as ministers led sessions across three schools. About 400 children sat for exams in a movement that grew from 30 to about 200 schools in four years. The Mayor and Mr J Afitehell lauded the ministers and the work.

Oamaru Opera House Damarm Dominion J. Afitehell Advcation Board

Rheumatic Cure Promoted by TREHEURIO and RHEUMO

An advertisement declares TREHEURIO acts directly on blood to remove rheumatic causes and claims RHEUMO aids rheumatism, gout, lumbago, and sciatica. It notes availability through chemists and stores at 28 6d and ds Bd. os.

Whit the Skindérepiel produced in Methven Town Hall

A large audience applauded the Winsday night performance of The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe led by Miss Alice Campbell and Mr Shephid with a large cast. Proceeds supported Methven Vicarage Fund and Highbank Church Building Fund.

Methven Skindérepiel OL Weinda Shao Alice Campbell Aladdin Shephid Marjory Dov Miss Slob Miss Minisfetes Miss Bands Sinbad the Sailor Mr W. Duff Dorothy Craggletail Miss J. Duff Blue Beard Mr Pritchard Robinson Creeoe Mr Westwood Me G. Duff Cinderella Miss Hibbs Paticence and Grace Miss Morgan Alaba Alr_ A. Wilson Goody Battoi York Methven Vicarage Fund Highbank Church Building Fund

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsement in Ashburton Town

A local testimonial details chronic kidney trouble described as backache and disordered secretions. Alexander reports relief after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, claiming permanent improvement and renewed health. The ad urges purchasing from Foster-McClellan Co with postal options available.

Bright Dean Mo ‘K. Alexander Hast Belt Ashburton Ashburton Drug Car St. March Alexander E Casaney Doan Foster-McClellan Co Pitt Street Sydney Doan’s

Medical view of the perils of football

A medical analysis notes that dangerous football collisions are intrinsic to the game and worsened by the spirit of play. It urges referees to punish foul play severely with heavy fines and discusses the impracticality of replacing injured players mid match.

Keep-Shape Suits Offered by George Davies Christchurch

A Christchurch advertises made to measure suits by George Davies at prices from £2 5s to £3 3s. It touts the Keep-Shape front preventing back warp, claims cash-only savings, offers sample mail submissions, and guarantees customer satisfaction with a money-back promise.

George Davies Christchurchh London New York Davies New Zealand Georget Davins Colombo Street Christchurch

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