26 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 26, 1911
Page
1
The article extols Italian ryegrass for fodder and hay, noting its vigorous growth, suitability in mixtures, and high digestible content versus perennial rye. It discusses yield potential, drought tolerance relative to perennial rye, rotation use, seeding rates, and fertilizer advice.
The Colonist Troops Entertainment Committee is reconstituted with the Duke of Aercorn as president and Lord Cheylestierve as organising secretary, cooperating with the Colonial regime. The Daily Chronicle notes Britain may convert part of the National Debt into bearer bonds as low as five pounds to entice small investors.
The London conference on sleeping sickness resolved that the Cape to Cairo railway be inspected for the Glossina fly carrying the disease. It urged crossing the fly belt at the narrowest point to stations within the infected area and demanded clear ground on both sides of the railway.
London dispatch says after discharge of cargo there is hope the Actea's hull can be saved. Capetown correspondent notes ongoing salvage efforts and possible flotation as a priority.
Manchester Guardian argues the Declaration shifts proof burden from captor to owner and risks private property rights. Editorials warn of cost to Britain's war seas policy and mercantile supremacy while noting limited attention and political scrutiny in Canada and Australia.
A fire in Pukekohe destroyed two large buildings one owned by S A Whyte and occupied by Vanzioni the other owned by Samuel Vaile Co and occupied by Wright. Vanzioni stock burned while Wrights furniture and fittings damaged. Insurance covered losses at Vaile Co 400 pounds and Vaxiaioni 300 pounds. A separate blaze near Masterton at Bansdowne destroyed a large storehouse owned by J G Williams with 5000 gallons of wine and extensive furniture and implements. Damages estimated close to 3000 pounds.
Auckland January 23 A Samoa Herald correspondent cites inter-island steamer officers confirming Dr Borchard in Sydney on Wallis Island where priests rule natives The populace must kneel for priests even on roads All religions except Roman Catholic are forbidden and reforms are urged to grant freedom and reduce priestly control.
A Hokitika Harbour Board special meeting on January 23 discussed a 25000 loan for harbour improvements. A fresh poll of ratepayers will be taken and, if sanctioned, the board may apply under the State Guaranteed Advances Loan Act for the amount. If approved, borrowing at 84 percent interest and sinking fund is expected, with reduced rating security and return of recent tenders and deposits.
Mr Millward, manager for the Pacific Cable Board, reports from Canada that the Board now controls Australia to Montreal lines and has installed gear enabling dispatches to move 25 percent faster. The system covers 6100 miles with one land line, reducing handling from three to one. Rates may fall if carrying capacity rises and demand holds steady, with talk of an All Red route through the Atlantic.
An advertising notice touts Doans Ointment as a cure for eczema piles and skin troubles. Testimonies from John McSennett and Aledennett claim rapid relief and lasting cure, with nationwide availability at eight shillings per pot via Tester McClellan Co. Sydney.
A tablet form remedy with specific action on the stomach liver and bowels. Easy to take and effective for constipation. Sold everywhere priced 64 cents by all chemists and storekeepers.
Mr San L Pyrke of Bowling Alley Point N S W recounts a horse collapsed while driving from Tamworth to Bowling Alley Point. He used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy diluted in water, and the horse recovered within minutes. The remedy is sold by chemists and stores.
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