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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 27, 1909

Page

4

New Zealand Public Works Debate Ends in Christmas Adjournment

Wellington reports show Mr Massey criticizing the Public Works Statement and railway allocations between North and South Islands. The debate covers roads power and a coastal steamship plan, ending with political rows over a £400 salary for a financial adviser and an adjournment to Tuesday after extended divisions.

Wellington Massey North Island South Island North South Islands New Zealand Joseph Stratford-Ongarne Hogg Ife Ell Dominion House Kawakawa Grahamstown Lang A. Duncan Midland ‘Railway Mi Poland Poland Miziers R. McKenzie London Joseph Ward Peas Malacy Wright Alien Guthrie Allen Mr Dive Reaves Davey Herries J. A. Millar E. H. Taylor Thames Taylor Laurenson

Chertsey School Prize Day Highlights Low Attendance

The chair said attendance for the year was notably good despite a weak turnout from committee and parents. Prizes were limited to two per standard except younger pupils who received books, with a list of named awardees for Attendance and Merit across Standards I to VI. A post event dance and a charity concert raised funds and drew strong crowds, with £6 10s taken at the doors and praise for organizers and performers.

Chertsey School B. Stuart Ruby Walsh Sybil Welsh Do Pearl Welsh Do Pearl Denniston Douglas Denniston Mary Stuart Doris March Dux Ida Ward Hugh Wilkinson W. McKee W. Wilkinson Leslie Dickson Annie McKee O. Ward Amy Johnston Gertie Downie Nellie McKee Chertsey Misses Wood Ironside Wilkinson Stuart Moffat Haydack Messra Wallace Crooks Gill Ayres Oiwn

Doan's Ointment Promises Piles Relief

A testimonial from P. Baker of Cambridge Street Hampstead Ashburton praises Doan's Ointment as a total cure for itching piles. The ad claims relief from first applications and a lasting cure over two years, with Doan's sold by chemists and stores at 8s per pot or by post from Poster McClellan Co Sydney.

Doan Dean P. Baker Carrier Cambridge Street Hampstead Ashburton Ashburton Drug Co Poster-McClellan Co Pittstreat Sydney

Tax on post horses in 1779 and its abolition year

In 1779 a tax of Ss each and a penny a mile was imposed on post horses. It was not finally abolished until the year. The largest choir is that of the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City with 850 voices. England opens a large permanent skating rink at Water Lane Brixton occupying 96 000 square feet and seating 65 000.

Salt Lake City England Waterlane Brixton Ting

NSW Bill Tightens Control Over Essential Goods Crises

A new NSW bill presented to parliament strengthens government powers during the industrial crisis. It adds a definition of necessary commodities including coal gas water and certain foods, expands penalties for instigating or aiding strikes, allows police entry to suspected strike centers, and clamps down on lockouts monopolies with fines up to £500.

New South Wales

Judge Responds to Edwards Criticisms of Consolidated Acts

A New Zealand Statutes Revision Commission report defends the 1908 Consolidated Acts against Justice Edwards criticisms. It argues the commissioners had broad powers to reconcile contradictions and that reported changes were largely machinery and detail. The document cites amendments to be reasonable and notes Parliament's tacit acceptance of nonreported changes.

Justice Edwards James Allen Fitchett W. S. Reid Statutes Revision New Zealand Jutsice Howards Commissions of Inquiry

Elderly student to pursue full university course at Ohio University

An octogenarian undergrad entering Ohio University plans a complete degree program. The Canadian Gazette notes Wales influenced Canada and reports efforts to attract more Welsh migrants to the Dominion. The Canadian Government is issuing a Welsh language handbook for Welsh Canadians.

Ohio University Canada Canadian Gazette Wales

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