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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 08, 1909

Page

4

Treatment of Consumption Meeting in South Canterbury Ashburton

Delegates from the South Canterbury and Ashburton Hospital Boards met in Ashburton to discuss Dr Valentine’s plan for a united district to run a consumption sanatorium at Palmerston South. Initial cost estimated around £3000 with annual upkeep about £1000. A conference with all boards is planned to decide joining or alternative funding.

South Canterbury Ashburton Ashburton Unty Messrs Gillingham Francis and Russell John Lambie H. Davis Valentine Sanatorium Board of Management Valinting Lambie United District Ashburton Hospital Board Ashburton Board

Parliament proceedings in Wellington pass bills

The Council met at 2 30 p m and passed the Magistrate's Court Act Amendment after committee stage. The Shipping and Seamen, Designation of Districts, and Land Settlements Finance Bill were read a first time. The Council adjourned at 2 45 p m.

Por Press Association Wellington

Lands and Land for Settlements Debates Move Amendments

Wellington House of Representatives debates the Lands Committee report on the Land Laws Amendment Bill and the Land for Settlements Administration Bill. Key motions seek to alter vesting, fund provisions, and sale terms with divisions and a 7.30 pm adjournment.

Wellington Lands Committee Fisher J C. Thomson Wallace

Hampstead Town Board Adopts Bridge and Finances Plan

Hampstead Town Board discussed a Mill Creek bridge with Mr Rule, who argues shared costs and immediate work. board insists on concrete or brick and possible cost difference payment. The meeting covered transfers, road shingle work, hawker licensing, dog registration fees, sanitary notices, and bills totaling £38 4s 11d.

Hampstead W.W Thompson W. Andrews A. Topping S$. Wilson T. O’carroll BR. Lewis W. Cunningham J. H. Rule Mill Creek Rule Handcock Oxford Street George Bright Edith Jane Dalley Netherby Robert Kerr Thomas Kerr O’carroll Lewis Works Committee Hume Jones Q’carroll Nelson Eton Andrews Tines Elson Armstrong

Timber notes on Pinus Insignis from Rangitata Island

Correspondent John Thomas Hearn of Canterbury argues that Pinus insignis timber performs best when cut in winter and sawn while green, with stacking to aid drying. He says properly seasoned timber rivals red pine and is suitable for stables sheds and houses, noting good usage in South Canterbury.

Pinus Insignis Timber South Canterbury

New Flax Dressing Machine Tested at Oroia Bridge

A flax dressing machine, invented by a Milton Otago resident, was tested at Oroia Bridge in Manawatu. It strips flax leaves and greens in five hours, eliminating fibre drying and saving about five days in preparation. London bakers are mainly German, milkmen and drapers usually Welsh.

Oroia Bridge Manawatu Milton Otago London

Press Captains Deplore Harsh Cricket Coverage

A Lords meeting of first class county captains condemned the press for exploiting cricket with bitter personal criticism. C Bry criticized the atmosphere, Spofforth backed Fry, and Jackson urged Imperial backing for 1912 triangular contests as potentially spectacular.

London Lords C. 2Bry Authors’ Club Spofforth Fry Jackson

Fresh Air Key to Infant Health Says Dr Graham

The article discusses Dr Edwin J. Graham’s emphasis on pure fresh air for infants, detailing his Philadelphia Hospital experience and the dramatic mortality drop when cribs were placed on fire escapes and infants exposed to outdoor air. It compares Karitane Hospital methods to show how ordinary homes can achieve similar gains with ample outdoor air and proper warmth.

Philadelphia Hospital United States of America Jefferson Hospital Graham Philadelphia Karitane Baby Hospital Karitane Hospital Jharitabe Saritane Hospital Otiside

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