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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 21, 1910
Page
2
Mr Morrison retires due to ill health and the substantial profitable business is offered for sale. Full particulars available on application or by writing to F Ferriman, Land and Estate Agent, with arrangements for inspection and further details. Excellent opportunity for interested parties.
The article cites criticisms by J W Tibbs and J W Pibbs of Auckland Grammar and Ashburton High, arguing that cheap junior free places and misused democratic policy harm pupils and long‑term educational value. It notes rising senior forms and university entrance preparation, plus calls for policy revision while reporting local council and community news.
The Domain weather station logged 774 degrees shade heat and Tuesday rain with westerly winds and cloud. Canterbury Land Board proposed subdividing pastoral runs by ballot or auction, with a Gazette notice expected this week. Fisheries and meat company leaders discussed farmer benefits and policy impacts. Mayfield sports saw ninety four sheep weight guesses with Bayne and Gallagher tying for first. A Tancred Street cycle shop promotes new and used machines for holidays and tours.
London reports that the Court of Criminal Appeal quashed a conviction but the Law Lords reversed, permitting a released person to be re arrested for a fresh appeal. The original sentence stands if the new appeal fails, shaping future post release legal avenues.
The King and Queen sent Christmas gifts to Salvationists and the Church Army. The King told Rev. W. Carlile he longed to help all poor people, expressing a wish to aid the needy.
Count Reventlow denounces the fraternisation of the American and English during the American fleet visit to England. He calls the failure to visit Germany a deliberately unfriendly act, a political demonstration given the boasts of American officers in London.
In London at the Waratah enquiry, Captain Ilbery denied complaining of instability versus the Geelong. Counsel questioned bluff letters to builders aimed at demurrage settlement. Passengers testified about top heaviness alarm, others praised the ship's safety. The hearing adjourned to January 9.
London reports identify the trio of Houndsditch attackers as Russians. Ninety armed detectives search Eastern London for three men and a woman, with stations and wharves under watch. Autopsy on Goldstein notes a bullet similar to those from policemen. Goldstein linked to a terrorist gang. inquest opened. Goldstein said he was shot by a friend by mistake. Five hundred cartridges for a Browning pistol found near Grove Street.
The final tally shows Liberals 272, Unionists 272, Labourites 42, Redmondites 74, 0 Brienites 10, accounting for the full 670 member House. The figures were released December 20 with the press association noting the totals.
Welch wins the boxing match against Driscoll in Cardiff in the tenth round for a purse of £2500 with £100 aside. The December 1 event began at 1.10 p.m. and was sanctioned by Purse Association Copyright.
An advertisement promotes Rocke's Eucalyptus Oil for chest and back rubbing with a few drops sprinkled on a pillow. The copy hints at relief and asks readers to seek Australia’s best, referencing the brand and product name.
Import and export totals for ten months end October show United Kingdom Germany and United States trade values. Western Canada disposes of eleven million acres. New Guinea reports labor shortages and calls for outside labour. Federal capital plans advance in 1911 with start proposed. Macao revolt prompts British gunboat protection and governor resignation.
In Ottawa on December 20 a thousand sympathizers of the car drivers struck at Winniper. A riot ensued resulting in fourteen damaged streetcars and multiple injured workers.
Port Adelaide workers on strike refuse handling cargo they deem non union. The stance marks a new development in the ongoing labor action and affects port operations in Adelaide.
On December 21 at 9 45 pm, builders labourers demand a forty four hour week and threaten to take extreme measures.
The Germania agents report the vessel has broken down while friends of those aboard await a rescue search. Expectation is for a German warship from the Bismarck Islands and a British cruiser from the China station to be dispatched to locate the vessel.
Correspondents inquire if Tuesday the 27th is a compulsory holiday for retail trade. The Shops and Offices Act suggests in lieu rules if a special day falls on Sunday, and a Press Association telegram notes trades in Wellington observe both Monday and Tuesday as holidays. The extended break is voluntary in many sectors though some awards limit labour on Christmas and New Year week.
John Pitman a fifteen year old Maori youth was caught in log winding gear at Melkinsley and Wilkinsons sawmills Whangarei. He was carried thrice around the drum and died instantly. A verdict of accidental death found with no blame on anyone.
A reminder that a bad taste in the mouth signals stomach distress and cham berlain s tablets are promoted to cleanse and invigorate the stomach and regulate the bowels. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.
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