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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jan 07, 1908

Page

2

Press attacks and misrepresentation over Keir Hardie in New Zealand

The article condemns harsh and unfounded attacks on Keir Hardie by some British and colonial papers. It cites Sir Henry Cotton and Reuters reports defending Hardie, contrasts fair inquiry with sensationalism, and warns that biased coverage harms public journalism and British freedom. It calls for higher standards of truth and fairness in the press.

New Zealand Keir Hardie Hardie Shoul Mir Hfardie Byixeir Hardie India wn-Hinglish Fingland England Henry Cotton House of Commons Reuter Bengal Calcutta London Russia Armenia Tandon J¢ngland Henry Catton The Times Patungata Tennyson

Message from Mars to be produced in familiar Christchurch locale

The production plans for The Message from Mars are inaccurate. The Christchurch plant and stage properties will also be used in Ashburton. John Cassels formerly of Ashburton died yesterday at Port Chal mers. BR Pitearthly elected to Lyttelton Harbour Board replacing G d Smith who resigned. Waikato farmers report severe labour shortages. Ostmeal price fell from 18 to per ton by £1. Rangiora gasworks manager vacancy filled by Myr ienck Angus of Temula.

Ashburton Robert Jennings North Canterbury William Bickerstaff Jennings John Orr Jenning Bickerstaff Messrs J. Orr and Co W. Aitchison Methven Springfield Road Mars Christchich Christchurch BR. Pitearthly Lyttelton Harbour G. d. Smith Waikato Sve Rangiora Myrienck Angus Temula

Charitable Aid Board Reports 1907 Expenditure and Plans

The annual accounts show total charitable relief and admin costs of £19,951 for the year ended March 31, 1907, with £1,713 refunded and a net expenditure of £11,288. Special outlay of £504 brings total outlay to £11,742. Old Men’s Home at Ashburton records £2,228 18s 2d, with grants totaling £2,159 4s 0d and medical costs £498 12s 0d. Inmates’ weekly shillings amounted to £6 18s 1d. 50 residents remained on March 31, 1907. Receipts totalled £1,720 18s 3d, disbursements £19,819 9s 4d, leaving a credit balance of £9 1s 3d.

Charitable Aid Board Ashburton Ashburton County and Borough

Farm Labourers Dispute Heard By Conciliation Board

A farm labourers hearing in Geraldine heard James Henderson urge higher wages for drainage work and overtime for harvesters. He testified threshing paid 1s 8d per hour, criticized contract pay, and supported union-led wage increases while noting hardships and six months ill health.

Geraltine Thoern Labourers’ Union Thorn Acland Mount Cook Conciliation Board Geraldine Farm Labourers’ Union James Henderson Orari Union Talbot

Allan Hamilton's Dramatic Company in Ashburton

Allan Hamilton's dramatic company performs Robert Ganthony's A Message from Mars at Oddfellows Hall Ashburton tonight. The cast includes Robert Inman, Geo E Bryant, L E Fitzgerald, Fanny Erris, and Khadijah Cooper. New Sydney scenery by Mise Alfridint Starry White enhances the production. Early doors 7, curtain 8.

the Oddfellows’ Hall Allan Hamilton Dramatic Company Ashburton Robert Ganthony Mars Robert Inman Horace Parker Geo. E. Bryant Messenger L. E. Fitzgerald Christchurch First Express Dresden

Standard Insurance to Change Name to Standard Fire and Marine

At a shareholders meeting of Standard Insurance Company in Dunedin the resolution passed to register under the Companies Act 1903 as a company limited by shares and to change the name to Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand Limited.

Fillibell Live Stock General Insurance , Coy New Zealand Plate Glass Insurance Yorkshire Fire Insurance Company Yorkshire Live Stock Insurance and Accident Insurance Maling and Co., Ltd Christchurch Dunedin Standard Insurance Company Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand, Limited

New Zealand Dental Association Concludes Landmark Conference

Auckland January 6 The annual New Zealand Dental Association conference opened with Dr Herbert Cox presiding. He urged a royal commission to study dental decay and praised Otago University School of Dentistry while speakers including Sir Millar O Rorke M P Mr Baume and hospital officials addressed public and professional concerns.

Auckland New Zealand Dental Association Herbert Cox Ee dv Education Board Ij. J. Bagnall Cox New Zealand School of Dentistry Otago University Milliries O’rorke Baume M.P W. H. Newton New Zealand Educational Institute Myr G. Knight Auckland Hospital Board Robertson Auckland Hospital

The Great Cough Cure Promises World’s Best Remedy

An ad note proclaims a universal cough cure described as the greatest remedy, claiming it is stocked by local storekeepers. The brief mentions its wide appeal and availability in shops.

Acquittal in Idaho Miner Murder Case and Global Briefs

An Idaho murder case ends with the acquittal of Pettihore, a Western Federation of Miners member. Reports from San Francisco note 150 Japanese bound for Honolulu aboard three ships with steady steerage bookings for six months. Tokyo replies that China’s stance may force mobilization of 700000 men. London reports General Booth urged to send 25000 navvies to Canada with ten-year guaranteed work. Constantinople notes the Porte offered Macedonia reform agents but powers declined.

New York Boise City Idaho FT. Pettione The Western Federation of Miners Frank Stuenenberg Pettihore London General Booth Canada Turkey Macedonia Constantinople Porte

Cannibal Attack Kills Explorers in Congo

Reports from Brussels state explorers with Van Gupt Genheim International Rubber Corporation at Rasai Congo faced a deadly clash with cannibals armed with flintlocks. Twenty five natives, including five porters, were killed after a daylong battle as the Belgian detachment fought to protect the expedition. Paris reports massive money leaks tied to Church and State separation and a senate committee appointed to investigate. The French Cabinet is reorganized after Justice Minister Guyot-Dessclane's death with Briand named Justice Minister and Doumeren moved to Public Instruction.

Brussels van Guptgenheim International Rubber Corporation Rasai Congo Paris Trench M. Guyot-Dessclane AT. Clemenceau M. Briand M. Doumergne

The Druce Portland Case Evidence In Russia Exhumation

The Druce Portland case reports show the Druce grave untouched since burial with a crowbar mark 16 inches into the clay. Dr Pepplers testified the soil remained undisturbed and the exhumation evidence supported the death certificate. Druce’s image likeness was noted, with a bushy beard, as Mr Thackeray identified the body and counsel withdrew from the perjury charge.

Per Press Association London Druce Pepplers Cruce Beppler Thackerat Baker Street Atherley Jones Flotlamby Druce

Thaw Trial Sees Massive Jury Pool And New Witnesses

The Thaw trial in New York will feature 300 talesmen as jurors. Defense counsel M A VY Lyttelton and solicitor Jerome prepare, with Antony Comstock among expected witnesses. Judge Dowling aims for a brief, model trial with possible night sittings to speed proceedings.

New York Jerome M. Avy. Lyttelton Harry Thaw Talesmen Justice Dowling Thaw Antony Comstock White

Smuts Reports Registration Act Causing Turmoil in Pretoria

General Smuts in Pretoria said the Registration Act caused trouble with thousands of false limits. He noted 3000 Indians left Transvaal, 9500 remained with 5000 licensed to trade. Many were willing to register if not intimidated, with a possible second chance but no mercy for agitation organizers.

Pretoria General Smuts Transvaal

Rand labour problem eyed as Gordon stobe drill stops strike

Pretoria reports cautious optimism that a Gordon stobe drill will ease unrest in Rand labour circles. Officials note workers’ productivity with five hours’ work could equal fifteen hours of toil, signaling potential gains if the plan succeeds.

Pretoria Orie Day

Moroccans Vow Police Reform Challenge At Algeciras Accord

In Tetuan and Tangier the Moorish authorities oppose European control of police forces while insisting recruitment proceed. The 1906 Algeciras agreement plans a Moorish police with 2000 to 2500 officers along eight ports, trained by French and Spanish instructors and inspected by a Swiss general, for five years. Titian, a Moorish seaport near Gibraltar with about 20 000 people, hosts the dispute.

London Tetuan Algeciras Morocco Titian Gibraltar

River Report Highlights Rangitata and Ashburton Good for Fishing

The report notes the Rangitata and Ashburton rivers are clear and in good fishing order while the Rakaia is dirty. Residents are advised to boat cautiously and check for updated conditions.

Rangitata Ashburton Rakaia

Unclear fragment on sovereigns and coupons in abbey issue

Fragmentary text mentions sovereigns and coupons with a reference to an abbey and distribution. No clear event or entities to confirm a full card.

ABBEY

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