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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 18, 1907

Page

2

Genuine Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract Promoted by Court

The Supreme Court of Victoria upheld the curative claims of GENUINE SANDER AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT noting its safety and effectiveness. It warns against inferior oils and touts benefits for colds fevers and inflammatory conditions. It also promotes SANDER AND SONS SUPERBA SKIN FOOD for clear skin and beauty effects.

Gander and Sons Supreme Court of Victoria Emda Sander and Sons Unake

Abbey Prizes Unclaimed After Lottery on London Bridge

A liquidation of an old tale ends as Abbey Prizes worth over £21 remain unclaimed in last distribution. The lingering tale of a man offering Sovereigns on London Bridge is eclipsed by the quiet surplus.

Bape Ashburton London Bridge

Ashburton notices highlight cookery class gift and local events

At the Ashburton Technical Classes Miss Rennie received a handsome Indies' companion from senior cookery members for her valued teaching. Other items note a delayed express due to engine trouble, a Dunedin fine for betting, hospital and school prizes, rifle and fishing successes, a prison camp attack, and community notices on meetings, electricity, and local trades.

Ashburton Mr McLeod Miss Rennie John Hunter Dunedin Ahuna Park Ashburton Rifles South Canterbury Rifle Association Timaru

Conciliation Board to Visit Longbeach Estate Tomorrow

Weather and circumstances permit the Conciliation Board to visit the Longbeach estate tomorrow at the farmers’ request to review work on the property for employees. The Ashburton A and P Association funded prizes for technical classes while local donations supported exhibits. Orchards in town and suburbs show re blossoming fruit trees.

Longbeach Ashburton A P. Association Ashburton Christian Endeavour Union Jamey Bland Kerr O.R T. Kerr S.C.M T. Rattray A.dary W. Andrews Johnstone

Weather Record Shatters Heat Across District

A heat wave sweeps the Blenheim district with 80s and 90s readings. Thermometer hits 92 in shade, 87 in a draughty room, and 111 in sun. Cook Strait fog lingers, while Christchurch reports a 90 degree day and North Canterbury bakes. Crops suffer as harvests begin on the plains.

Blenweim Cook Strait Christchurch Dee Spain North Canterbury

Fire destroys Millichamp nursery shed at Tinwald

A morning fire at Carter’s Terrace Tinwald totally destroyed a large wooden shed owned by Messrs J Millichamp and Sons nurserymen. Neighbours saved an adjoining property while precious contents including tools and chaff were lost. The shed appears uninsured though some fire risk items were spared.

Carter's Terrace Tinwald Messrs J. Millichamp and Sons Passer Messrs Millichamp Bros

Multiple Local Accidents and Fatalities Reported

From December reports a Birmingham Alabama mine explosion entombed ninety men with forty escaping to surface and rescuers recovering several bodies. In New Zealand a child named Walker, eight, drowned in Waiknickie. In Gisborne a crane operator on the ss Walport was injured, neck dislocated. In Christchurch an Railway Department hand was found unconscious near Heathcote with critical condition. An inquest on an illegitimate child in Linwood found choking by fluids with no blame.

Per Press Association New York Yolande Birmingham Alabama Whangarei Walker Gisborne S.s. Walport Donald McKenzie Christchurch A. W. Taylor Railway Department Heathcote Raila Mabel Evans Linwood Nathan

Otago Musterers Union Case Recommendations Issued

The Conciliation Board in Dunedin files a recommendation in the Otago and Southland Musterers case. It sets minimum yearly pay for leading shepherds at 85 pounds and ordinary shepherds at 70 pounds, requires 10s per day for musterers, and calls for dry sleeping and bedding protection. The Sheepowners Association opposes the recommendations and will take the case to the Arbitration Court in February.

Dunedin Conciliation Board Otago and Southland Musterers Industrial Union of Workers Ota and Southland Sheepowners Sheepowners’ Association Arbitration Court

Wellington Union Mourns Death Of A Bayly

At a Wellington meeting of the New Zealand Rugby Union management committee the body recorded its deep regret at the untimely death of Mr A Bayly, president of the Union, and expressed sympathy with his relatives. The committee ruled that under Ranfurly Shield regulations the venues and proceeds of all special challenge matches belong to the New Zealand Union.

Wellington New Zealand Rugby Tnion A. Bayly Io Union Auckland Fhe Ow Zealand Union

Ashburton Technical School Annual Breakup Address

The Ashburton Technical Classes held a heat afflicted farewell event with Mr W H Collins presiding in place of absent chairman Mr Davis. The secretary read the annual report noting steady growth, improved attendance across cookery dressmaking and shorthand, and plans for forthcoming exams and English arithmetic classes.

Ashburton Davis W. H. Collins J. Harper D. Thomas TF. Ferriman G. B. Inglis Almoamoat Board of Governors Aeshad MeLead Mc McLead Jane Gard’ner Earistchurek School of Domestic Instruction Gardner Grége Watters

Nasir el Mull Released in Tehran After British Talks

Nasir el Mull feared for his life as Mr G. P. Churchill the Acting Oriental Secretary to the British Minister in Teheran met the Shah. The talks secured Nasir el Mulk's release and permission to go to Europe in exile.

Teheran Nasir el Mull G. P. Churchill Shah Nasir el Mulk Eo Ta Europe

Shah faces clash over Parliament guards in Iran

In Taheran on December 17 the Shah requested dismissal of 2000 armed Nationalists guarding Parliament, but the President refused. The President condemned the Shah as committing constitutional treason, asserting that removal was necessary to avert a coup.

Zulu headmen submit to white authority at Nongoma indaba

In Durban on December 16, eight hundred Zulu headmen attended an indaba at Nongoma signaling the royal tribe’s final submission to white authorities. Colonel McKenzie warned he knew they had 100 guns. Twenty-five ancient firearms were surrendered and more were promised.

Durban Nongoma McKenzie

Suffragists in Sutton Disrupted by Noxious Attack

During a Sutton meeting led by Mrs Despard and other suffragists, attendees faced noxious chemicals and cayenne pepper and rats were released. The disturbance caused such alarm that the gathering was abandoned.

London

Druce-Portlane Case Hints at Champerty and Conspiracy

Horace Avery argues promoters and subscribers of Druce companies face prosecution for champerty and maintenance. Possible conspiracy charges loom over promoters as details unfold. Catherine Bailey testifies to Druce’s death in December 1964 at Mill Hill. Case adjourned to Friday. Scotland Yard seeks extradition warrant for Caldwell upon New York arrival.

London Horace Avery Druce Companies Portand Hollamby Druce Catherine Bailey Druce Mill Hill Friay Champerty Scotland Yard Caldwell New York

River Condition Report For Ashburton District

At 9 o clock this morning the river statuses were Rakaia dirty Rangitata dirty Upper Ashburton clear Lower Ashburton not given This bulletin records observed conditions in the Ashburton river system for the period.

Ashburton Rakaia Rangitata

Ay BBEY Boot Polish spreads over Boots freely

Ay BBEY Boot Polish spreads over boots preserving leather and aiding quick polishing, with claims of even spread and smooth finish.

Liberals Lose Miner MPs to Labour Support

The Miners' Federation plans to quit the Liberal ranks and join Labour, with about fifteen MPs expected to vote with Labour in the House of Commons.

Per Press Association London House of Commons Miners’ Federation Liberals Tabour Party

Pope Targets Modernists In Allocution At Rome

In Rome on December 17 the Pope spoke to the Consistory during the creation of four cardinals, warning that Modernists within Catholicism risk aiding the Church’s enemies. He urged enlightenment for the misled and noted bishops welcomed papal directives with eagerness.

Rome Rheims Marseiles Rade Einieheim

Deakin Proposals On Defence And Naval Change

Melbourne December 17 Myer Deakin says defence planning should not extend beyond three years as naval construction changes rapidly. Two cruisers to be manned by the Australian government under their control, two by Australians but under Admiralty control. these carry about 400 of 1000 men offered. London reports Admiralty condition for cancelling agreement is unacceptable.

Melbourne Myr Deakin Imperial Admiralty Admiralty London Sydney The Times

Conciliation Board Hears Labourers' Shepherd Trial

The conciliation board heard George Flanaghan, Hampstead labourer, describe shepherd wages and dog costs. He cited weekly pay around 25s to 30s for experienced shepherds, with packmen and musterers earning higher sums and risks during lambing season. He noted dog values, pup costs, and the dangers of mustering in bad weather and rough country.

Yhorn Tnion George Flanaghan Hampstead Momen Acland St. Helen’s Woodbank St. Helen’s Head Wlaxbourns

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