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!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
1
UK census questions probe health and feeding methods while Southland Education Board learns of school health practices. Reports mention Mount Egmont rainfall, NZ farming woes, insect pests, and cross‑Tasman trade and transport issues plus regional business and weather tidbits.
In Moroted Germany, Waechter urged conciliation with France while Lindequist spoke on colonial needs amid shortages. Indictments were filed against Vaster Breithddpt and eight staff for severe abuse of at Michsehin boys. France census shows more females than males by 645,211. Venizelos wins broad Greek election support, except Thessaly where opposition to compulsory landlord expropriation hurts him.
The Cabinet has resigned after the Polish party withdrew support citing failure to fulfil a ministerial pledge to build canals in Galicia.
The bill lowers residence requirements to three months in the state and one month in the local electorate. Polling will occur on Saturdays with booths open until eight. Naval and military members and inmates of charitable institutions may vote. The NSW National Mutual Life Association reports a new business record with 12 088 policies and 3 267 437 pounds in new coverage, income 1 220 668 pounds, and an insurance fund of 6 194 698 pounds.
The Alaskan liner Olympia left Cordova after the hold emptied and struck a reef in a fierce storm. A 126 passengers were saved while the vessel is expected to be a total wreck. Ice masses sheath the hull as cargo, chiefly salvaged, and the same company’s North-western had a recent Puget Sound wreck. a woman aboard the Olympia was aboard the North-western during its prior loss.
Bullfinch miners demand higher pay while director Doclette refuses. Shareholders erupt at a stormy Bullfinch Goldmining Company meeting over alleged misrepresentation. Despite calls to wind up, a three fourths vote failed, but directors push winding up to reclaim shareholders’ money. November output: 309 tons mined for 648 ounces valued at £21,208.
Government expert says the highest assay at the Chaffnch mine is under two pennyweights per ton. The sample comes from near where Arthur collected 20 ounce samples. No promising lode has been found and shares have risen unwarrantedly. The Minister of Mines orders an enquiry and a detective proceeds to the field.
The advertisement touts Baxter's Lung Preserver as a swift cure for stubborn colds and coughs. It claims rapid relief after the first dose and a full cure with a larger bottle, available at Is 10d per two small bottles.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.