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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Feb 18, 1908

Page

4

Old Judge tobacco price listing

An old tobacco advertisement notes Old Judge Tobacco sold at 8 packets for 8 shillings 6 pence, signaling bulk purchase pricing for the era.

OLD Judge Tobacco

Receivers Appointed for Mutual Reserve Life Insurance

In New York, receivers are appointed for the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Companies with liabilities of 54 million dollars. The U S Government prosecutes Southern Pacific Rail way and officials over rebates to shippers and 108 firms over special rates. In London the colonial Government offers Nigeria bitumen firm £25 000 repayable when oil is struck, royalty up to 7 percent. Wireless telegraphy advances noted as the York correspondent reports progress in new weekly news service.

New York Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Companies of United States Southern Pacific Railway London Nigeria Bitumen Corporation Yines Jorconi

Dublin Castle Jewels Robbery Case Deemed No Charge

The Dublin Castle jewels affair features Sir Arthur Vicars failing to locate hidden regalia in Mulhuddart and Clondilla churchyards. Detective Kane finds no case against Shackleton of the Dublin Herald after Vicars hints at possible impressions of keys. Shackleton’s testimony suggests he could have taken keys while Vicars bathed.

London Dublin Castle Vicars Kane Shackleton

Obituary notices for Lord Overtoun and Frederick Cooper

Lord Overtoun aged sixty five is reported dead. Frederick Cooper a seedsman and nurseryman of Wellington died aged sixty seven in Lower Hutt after arriving in New Zealand in 1842 and pursuing gold rush ventures before returning to Wellington to run a seedsman and nurseryman business for about forty years.

Per Press Association London Lord Overtoun John Campbell White Wellington Frederick Cooper Lower Hutt Cooper Wellingen Otago Ballarat New Zealand

England V New South Wales Test Match Report

Sydney reports on February day’s play with Waddy lasting three and a half hours and Fane compiling a century. England totalled 298 in the first innings and 256 in the second, while New South Wales ended with key scores including Minnett 96 and Bowden 87. Bowling figures show Blythe 5 for 93 and Hobbs 2 for 14.

Sydney Waddy Fane Hardral Fwngland Asa Ves Habba Minnett Hayes O Bardsley Bowden Hutchings Macartney C Diamond Hopkins Lol Braund Jus Bardsley Braund Blythe Barnes Rhodes Trumpet Diamond C Young Ee Hopkins C Hutchings B Wielder Jones H Hobbs Newton B Hobbs Hobbs Fielder

Cardinal Moran Arrives in Auckland to Enthusiastic Welcome

Cardinal Moran arrived in Auckland from Sydney by the Manuka on Sunday evening. Local clergy and a large crowd greeted him as he was escorted to Bishop Leniham’s residence. Bishop Leniham delivered a welcome speech and Moran thanked Auckland for the warm reception, noting it would strengthen ties between Sydney and Auckland dioceses.

Auckland Cardinal Moran Sydney Manuka Leniham

Market update on meat and dairy goods from the High Commissioner

The February cable from Jeodon reports a dull meat market with Canterbury scarce at 34d and mutton lamb beef quotations. Shipments from River Plate show January totals for mutton and lamb to major ports, butter prices rise with New Zealand at 150s and Danish 151s, Bradford wool quotes listed as the market remains quiet.

Wellington Department of Industries and Commerce Jeodon Canterbury Southland North Island River Plate London Liverpool Hull Newcaste Cardiff Southampton Lamb—London Superpool Newcastle New Zealand Bradford

Waikari Conciliation Board Hears Farm Labour Row

The Waikari Conciliation Board resumed hearings on a farm labour dispute. Ploughman Charles William MacDonald 20 from Horsley Downs described heavy swamp work, long hours, and low pay, urging 27s 6d weekly wages plus extra for additional horses and overtime. Fellow witness George Owen Burney supported union wages and mustering pay. The inquiry adjourned to next day.

Waikari Charles William MacDonald Kennedy Horsley Downs Balmoral Flrat Horngs George Owen Burney Wailsar Thorn Evans

Denial on Labour Bureau Scheme by Vic tuallers’ Association

The secretary of the Licensed Victuallers' Association refutes a Trades and Labour Council delegate's claim that the labour bureau scheme originated with the association. He says it was not thoroughly discussed and the issue was not referred at the last conference. After the annual meeting a circular was issued terminating his connection with the association.

Wlelington Licensed Victuallers’ Association Trades and Labour Council Labour Bureau

Water Main Replaced Heightens Pressure in Dannevirke

The 12 inch water main laid by Spiral Steel Pips Company to replace the 8 inch line from the reservoir to Dannevirke town has been opened, increasing pressure and causing general satisfaction among residents.

Dannevirke Spiral Steel Pips Company

Butter outlook inHome markets and New Zealand prices

In Palmerston North on February 17 local butter circles forecast prices reaching 160s per cwt in Home markets and 2s per pound in New Zealand. Water is adequate but grazing has no nourishment and milk yields fall. unless rain comes soon several creameries and factories may reduce output by around 40 percent.

Palmerston North New Zealand

Genuine Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract Ad

The Supreme Court of Victoria lauds the Genuine Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract as safe and curative for colds fevers and various ailments. It contrasts with inferior oils and promotes Skin Food for beautification and a line of comfortable footwear from Mellor’s Shoes.

Sander and Sons Supreme Court of Victoria

SLY GROG SELLING AT MAGISTRATE COURT

Charles Clarke alias James Clarke faced a magistrate charged with unlawfully selling beer to Leslie Roy Capp a Pontr ary constable. The case notes a Paregon boarding house stakeout by probationers and a 1s 6d beer sale witnessed with a 5 pound fine or 14 days imprisonment imposed.

Wellington Charles Clarke James Clarke Leslie Roy Capp William John Dunne Paregon Pean Capp Toogood Riddell

Minister Fowlds to visit Turahara for education talks

Gisborne February 17 The Hon G Fowlds will arrive by land at mid day to discuss native education. He notes a misconception about Native School instruction up to sixth and seventh standards and says proficiency certificates grant the same free secondary places as Europeans. He plans discussion of a cottage hostel to support native nurse training.

Gisborne G. Fowlds Turahara

Supreme Court Sittings Hear Two Sentences

Richard John Strong was sentenced to three years with hard labour for assault with intent. Thomas Jorgan received two years for horse stealing at Rotorua, concurrent with a prior sentence.

Auckland Supreme Court Richard John Strong Thomas Jorgan Rotorua

Pahatutuwa Farmers Union Seeks Lab our Bill Amendments

The executive of the Pahatua central branch of the Farmers' Union resolves to urge the provincial executive to secure an amendment to the Labour Bill. The proposed change would require a reasonable percentage of employees to be union members before the union can cite employers to appear before the Industrial Court.

Pahiatuwa Pahatua Farmers’ Union

Appalling Fire at Rhoad’s Opera House Pittsburgh

Reports from January 15 recount a devastating blaze in Rhoad’s Opera House where 167 people perished. The three story brick building housed about 425 in a 72 by 50 foot hall as the calcium light tank spilled oil igniting a fatal stampede and crushing heat. Fire escapes saved some, but many leapt from windows or died in the crush. Crowded bodies were counted, tagged, and moved to four morgues as rescue efforts reeled.

Auckland American Mail Pennsylvania Rhoad Opera House Miorgues

Premier Replies to Critics on New Zealand Railways

In Cambridge the Premier rebuts Professor le Rossignol on railway finance. He argues additions to open lines are correctly treated in capital costs and rejects treating them as deductible expenses. Concessions to fares, freights, and staff pay total 1.158 million, offsetting the assumed 3 per cent return and underscoring railways as public benefit.

Auckland Cambridge New Zealand J. E. le Rossignol le Rossignol Dominion Thas Tapard J. Matheson Victorian Railways Midland Railways England Chas. Qiliver New South Wales Railways David Kirkcaldie Pendleton South Australia Shallon Queensland John Davies West Australian Railways Deminion

France Moves Toward A Weekly Day Of Rest In Industry

The article examines France’s labor scene, noting longer hours and earlier starts than Britain. It cites parliamentary moves toward a compulsory weekly rest day, with firms experimenting in Saturday half holidays and philanthropists backing gradual change to avoid a clash with harsh compulsory measures.

France Adda

Employers Association Circular Sparks Trade Council Debate

A Trades Council meeting discussed an Employers Association circular proposing a labour bureau run by employers to record workers, issue certificates, and ease hiring while potentially undermining union preferences. Delegates warned of risks like blacklisting and urged legislative reforms to protect union rights. Evening Post, February 14.

Zam Buk Balm Promises Eczema Cure As Testimonial Claims

A letter from Miss M A Smith of Ashburton New Zealand praises Zam Buk Balm for curing her two year eczema after doctors failed. She notes rapid improvement after initial use and claims permanent relief with about one pot used. Advertises ZamBuk with listed benefits and prices for sizes.

M.A. Smith Federal Coffee Palace Ashburton N.Z

Polish advertisement for Lino leum cleaner at Kerr Bros and Baxter and Thomas

An advertising note promotes Lino leum and Furniture Polish available from Kerr Bros Burnett Street and Baxter and Thomas Triangle. It urges readers to try the product and promises satisfaction.

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