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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 15, 1909
Page
4
A reader letter argues the Crosby v McClurg decision affects horse drivers and motor car owners. It cites royal conduct after a royal car accident and urges discretion by drivers while offering two guineas to support Miss Crosby after an injury and legal costs.
A reader laments the plight of the poor under health and misfortune and condemns usurers who exploit their weakness with high interest and renewal practices. The letter likens lenders to Shylock and condemns charity that serves display over help, noting broken promises by employers and the injustice of eviction for fair labor. The writer argues for true aid and justice for those in need.
In London on December 14 Sir Ernest Shackleton received knighthood from King Edward and his companions were awarded medals. The report cites ceremony details and notes the event endures as a notable imperial honor.
A nor west heatwave raged in Sydney with temperatures near 108 degrees. Bush fires ring the country, destroying Hirst's saw mill at Cabramatta and damaging railway lines, while a wide area in the Blue Mountains burns near Katoomba causing substantial property losses.
A letter questions the borough council duties and criticizes the decision to leave swimming bath proposals to those interested. The writer appeals to Dr Nicoll to lead a high pressure water survey and urges councillors to act rather than shift responsibility. The piece defends public service and municipal initiative.
The article discusses outcomes for babies in the Karitane Baby Hospital, noting weight increases averaging about 1 lb per month among ten or twelve infants who remained a month or longer in October and November. It emphasizes pure air, regular feeding, and avoidance of condensed milk or patent foods, plus warnings about early tooth decay and long-term damage if growth is slowed.
In Wellington the Railways Committee reported on 74 petitions seeking official recognition for the Engine Drivers and Firemen Society. The committee found no recommendation, noting reform could come through re forming the existing Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants. Debates followed on harmony versus separate representation, with ministerial consideration promised and amendments withdrawn. The session addressed the Shipping and Seamen Bill and Internal Defence Bill before adjournment.
A London Parsee inventor unveils an electric apparatus enabling writing with sparks instead of ink for a continuous perforation pattern on paper. The process uses carbonisation to lock marks and makes order alteration nearly impossible. A NSW wheat milling term and a fraudulent extract claim are noted in the same clippings.
Victorian Government tests Queensland white pine for butter boxes. Captain von Matyasi of Buda Pest injured when a heavy case explodes. the case held an infernal machine sent by a former sweetheart. Japan boasts a luxurious prison near Toho with electric lighting marble baths and arranged amenities.
George Davies, Suit Specialist, advertises cash-only, made-to-measure suits in the Ashburton Arcade. He guarantees satisfaction with a full refund if customers are not rewarded by lower prices and offers two booklets on saving money and testimonials after wear. He invites pattern requests from his extensive stock for Christmas orders.
Auction notice for M173 acres at Overdale Rekaia including cottage and stable with chaffhouse and improvements. Land chiefly oats and grass, watered by county water race. Details on application to LLGCK.
Messrs Bennison Bros offer sale of Cottage and Sections on Bracefield Avenue Netherby not yet auctioned. Four adjoining sections may be included to allow a cow or two. Also advertised is Bullock suburban property near Smithfield Road with four room cottage, dairy, stable and water access. Easy terms may be arranged. Apply to T Bullock Money for secured loans offered.
Fragment mentions a Polish product for tan boots and linoleums with emphasis on quick, bright results priced at 6d. The garbled OCR hints at wartime advertising and a lucky giveaway of £50, but details are unclear.
The notice lists breeding details for the Thoroughbred Stallion Siegebek by Wedbeck with reference to mares Reverie Miss Kate and Florence, noting imp. status and lineage through St. George and Phaeton. It states season mares are charged and provides terms £2 10s guarantor and £3 10s, plus a groomage fee. Apply to A Welson, Owner Tinwald Or Be Kellahan Mayfield, Groom in Charge.
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