22 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Feb 22, 1910
Page
1
A Hastings meeting reported a satisfactory credit balance despite many accident claims. Rebates were proposed for brigades based on contribution return ratios, and sick benefits were rejected as outside the society’s scope. Five brigades joined, total members 1618, revenue £248 1s 6d, accident payments £146 10s, fund credit £1524 6s 1d.
A Socialist right to spork demonstration in Trafalgar Square denounced labour exchanges as vote catching frauds. The Labour party was blamed for sacrificing the unemployed to Liberalism, while wider political remarks touched on Chamberlain in Cannes and tariff issues in British Guiana.
Wellington entries for the Dominion Rifle Association championship at Trentham total 450 so far, with organisers predicting 550 to 600 by March 4. Ex champions attend and NSW team arrives, as Permanent Artillery prepares ranges and new field telephones for improved practice before opening day.
Tokyo reports Japan supports Russia's protest at Pekin against the interdict on Manchurian wheat exports. The move signals diplomatic alignment amid economic friction between China and foreign powers over grain supplies.
Evidence before a U S Congress committee on Alaskan mineral concessions details a plan by Pierpoint Morgan and Senator Guggenheim to buy half of Cunningham coal claims for 50000 pounds. The syndicate manager said Cunningham mines could yield fifty million tons with profits around 5000000 pounds, with district totals reaching five hundred million tons and net value about 49000000 pounds. If not halted by Roosevelt, private pockets would gain under existing land laws.
London February 20. Dr Wallace in Harper's Magazine cites Record Office documents for new details on Shakespeare's life. The data illuminate works produced between 1598 and 1604 and shed sidelight on the playwright's career.
A Christchurch report notes a slide at Cashmere Hills exposed human bones and two skulls. Earlier digging uncovered Maori green stone implements, suggesting an ancient disturbance at the site.
A Labourers' Union deputation met Hon. J. A. Millar to press for legal protection of quarry workers. They cited Calder's quarry accident at Calder's quarry Northeast Valley and urged parity with miners. The Minister promised legislation on the subject.
The Native Land Court at Invercargill concluded its inquiry into ownership of the Mutton Bird Islands and passed a 1864 owners list. It urged Governor in Council action on special regulations and noted the mutton birding season opens April 1 with crossings May 1. A Dunedin sitting starts tomorrow to consider Koputai native reserve ownership at Port Chalmers.
Mrs Wiesemeyer of Norma Street West Adelaide endorses Morse's Indian Root Pills as a blessing to women praising their help with indigestion kidney inflammation and the change of life. She claims complete relief from indigestion and kidney inflammation after trying the remedy and urges its use by old and young alike. The testimonial extols Morse's Indian Root Pills as a reliable aid through all life stages of womanhood.
A London dated cable reports New Zealand meat and dairy prices including mutton and lamb markets with Canterbury scarcity, beef steady with large American chilled beef stocks, butter prices for New Zealand Danish Australian and Argentine brands, and grain and pulse values for oats peas beans and wool quotients.
London reports February 20 that wheat and flour afloat total 3 495 000 quarters with 2 700 000 to the continent and 133 000 to the Atlantic ports. Total Europe shipments reach 1 340 000 quarters, including 334 000 from Argentina and Uruguay.
The London correspondent reports Bank Rate changes through 1909 including moves between 2 1 2 and 5 per cent. It notes renewed world trade revival post 1907 panic, predicts a possible rate cut early 1910, and warns against speculative bursts in Germany and the United States that could threaten sound money conditions.
February 20 report from Christchurch shows Tipapa B defeating Christchurch B by 20 to 18 and Percora beating Hawarden 11 to 4. Pareora and Tipapa B are set to meet when the Rhodes Cup tournament concludes Monday.
The city hosts a farewell visit by the Governor with a welcome address. A procession of Friendly Societies and citizens traverses principal streets adorned with flags. Masons plan entertainment for Lord Phusiket tonight and a trip to Cable Bay tomorrow followed by a citizen conversation tomorrow evening.
George Davies, the Modern Tailor of the Arcade Ashburton, announces premium West of England mill suitings and local stock to create the finest Australasian suits at lower prices. More cutters hired to ensure timely handcrafting, with samples available by letter or in person, and a money back satisfaction guarantee. Easter delivery promised with prompt processing.
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