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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 01, 1909

Page

3

Van Spilbergen Docked After Minor Damage Report

June 30 Sydney dispatch says the vessel Van Spilbergen has been docked with no serious damage. The San Francisco service negotiations opened by Howard Smith Co to extend the line. Obituary notes the death of Thomas Hudson in Bournemouth. Dreadnought fund received a 10000 donation from Sir Samuel McCaughey. Sydney Sheep Breeders show opens with record near 900 entries, John Nixon wins Border Leicester championship. A fine pearl found at Broome sold for 1750 pounds. Australian silver coinage to abolish half crown per Decimal Coinage Committee.

Per Press Association Sydney San Francisco Howard-Smith Company Vancouver Bournemouth Thomas Hudson Samuel McCaughey John Nixon Canterbury New Zealand J. Douthwaite Nixon Perth Broome Melbourne

Australian Joint Stock Bank to reconstruct capital

Sydney June 30 The Australian Joint Stock Bank directors decide to reconstruct the present share issue. The proposed measures include converting the shareholding at a specified ratio and adjustments to the capital base. Senator Pearce criticized a circular claiming cable agreements breached the Industries Preservation Act and asked the Government to probe and prosecute if true. The House passed the Supply Bill as a ministerial oath inquiry confirms Mr Mackay’s assurance he may testify before a Royal Commission while maintaining secrecy when required.

Sydney Oes Zealand Pearce House of Representatives

Acquittal in Woodville Child Murder Trial

The Supreme Court acquitted Alice Maud Shepherd and John Cline on the charge of child murder at Woodville. Other charges related to the same affair remain to be heard.

A Napier Alice Maud Shepherd John Cline Woodville Supreme Court Ssine

Technical education conference recommends higher capitation and teen rules

Wellington July 1 The conference of technical school directors resolves that capitation for cookery and woodwork classes taught by special instructors be raised to not less than sixty hours per annum with portions for twenty and forty hours. It urges the minister to establish agricultural technical classes in country centres. A report recommends making fifteen hours weekly instruction compulsory for under seventeen year olds and limiting under seventeen employment to thirty hours weekly. It also urges time off for continuation classes and counts full-time day technical study toward apprenticeship.

Wellington Conference of Technical School Directors Tata

All Blacks Beat Kangaroos In Ashburton clash

In Ashburton a football match between teams representing Risi's Coney and Ashburton High School ended 20 to 8 in favor of the All Blacks and Kangaroos. The Christ's College boys had a weight advantage and showed superior play in a lively one sided game.

Ashburton Risi Coney Ashburton High School Christ’s College

Dupled Lines and Train Plans Amid Quoted Hope

Dunedin reports forecasted expansion of railway connections with services to Green Island by year start and to Mosgiel by Christmas, 101. The page also features a quirky verse about two lovers sharing one cold and one sneeze, contrasting romance with practical transit plans.

Lore Spandense Editorial Note

A column notes that the publication does not take responsibility for correspondent opinions and presents a disclaimer about reader submissions and editorial stance.

Cremation Oddity From Munchausen Tale

A reader recalls Dr C J Russell of Christchurch requesting cremation after death and shares a humorous Munchausen tale. An old English general, after spending life in India, is cremated but calls out from the oven that he is warm, remarking it is the first time he felt warm since arriving in England.

C. J. Russell Christchurch Rose Scott India Wbe England Munchausen

Misbehavior on Railways Promises Reform and Vigilance

A reader credits the Minister of Railways for promised reforms to improve traveller comfort on dom inion railways. The letter advocates strict measures against riotous conduct on excursion trains and calls for better women with children accommodation. Proposes plain clothes guards on through trains during races and holidays to aid detection, urging practical action and noting potential prosecutions and improved service.

Harotugi Dominion Railways Hoprftul

Unemployment Updates Across New Zealand Towns

In Christchurch twelve unemployed will be sent north for bush selling at Waitotara as the Labour Bureau expands reach and the city efforts reduce jobless numbers. Dunedin reports 25 workers to Mesgiel duplication works after talks with rail and local labour chiefs, cutting unemployment from 279 to 70. Feilding farmers note better prospects with ample unskilled labour and no surplus of farm workers.

Christchurch Waitotara Labour Bureau Dominion City Council Labour Office Dunedin J. A. Millar McAndrew LeCrew Mesgiel Feilding

Winds and local meetings in Auckland and Raknia

The report notes southerly to south easterly winds with rain and probable frost overnight. The South Raknia Road Board held its monthly meeting with attendance and routine business, reporting full collection of the 1908-09 rate. A private meeting discussed Crown land settlement along the Main Trunk line, with about forty present and plans to count interested settlers and dispatch a committee to the three sites.

South Raknia Road Messrs Lambie Holmes and Harrison Messrs Flarinell Magson New Zealand Times

Ashburton Ploughing Matches Officials and Results

The Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association hosted ploughing matches with 34 teams and about 1800 to 2000 spectators. Officials included President Mr T Mawson and vice-president Mr D Wood, James Small as chairman, and judges Messrs W Brown Beaver and John Pannett Greenpark. Ground provided by James Cow, Ford's Road, Tinwald. 180 Clydesdales, 130 horses valued at £40 each. Territory covered: three furrow, double and single furrow ploughs. four and a half hours allowed. judging concluded near 4 pm with numerous awards announced.

T. Mawson D. Wood James Small W. Anderson Fairton J. Aten J. Bruce Jd. Cairns T. Capon A. Drummond T. Taylor Messrae W. Brown Beaver John Pannett Greenpark Studholme Junction Frampton J. W. Butterick A. A. Jamieson W. . Anderson J. B. Christian Ashburton James Cow Ford's Road Tinwald T. A. GC. Pearce

Wheat prices for Australian new crop logistics

London reports 14,000 quarters of Australian new crop sold for December-January shipment at 41s 8d, with two cargoes at 45s and 45s 3d respectively. List includes per sailer basis and currency in shillings and pence.

London

Salvation Army Biorama Draws Ashburton Crowds

Bricailier Perry's Biorama Company presented a lively programme at Oddfellows Hall with scenic views, humorous incidents, and a dramatic second act on the Scottish Covenanters. Soloists and an excellent orchestra earned high praise and strong audience support. tonight features a complete programme change.

Bricailier Perry Biorama Salvation Army Oddfellows Hall Ashburton Nila

Hotels Close Across Cities After No-License Vote

Auckland, Masterton and Wellington report official hotel closures following the No-license victory. In Auckland crowds showed mild rowdiness at the Bricklayers Arms. Masterton saw a street gathering with cheering and singing, while Wellington noted orderly closures and police presence at each hotel.

Auckland Masterton Wellington

Fire damages timber business in Wellington Courtenay Place

A two storey brick building housing Stewart Timber Glass and Hardware in Courtenay Place caught fire this afternoon. Fire brigade extinguished the blaze in about 30 minutes with machinery damage yet to be assessed. company property insured for £72,300 across 19 offices.

Wellington Courtenay Place Stewart Timber, Glass and Hardware Company Masterton

Free School Books Debate At Auckland Board

Auckland July 1 The Education Board discussed free school books noting a rival resolution from Otago that the grant is insufficient. The Inspector General cited a condition requiring pupils not to supply other books, with non-compliance risking grant withholding. Chair Parr hoped to maximize the grant and push for modification.

Auckland Auckland Education Board Otago Education Board Department Inspector-General of Schools G. Hoghen Hoghen Mr Parr Mr Purdie Obigo Condi

Fire insurance rates to rise in colony

Fire insurance rates throughout the colony will shortly be raised from 10 to 13 percent. This change affects policy holders and insurers, signaling a tightening of fire risk premiums amid evolving market conditions.

Wellington

Auctioneers, Land and Estate Augers in Ashburton

Auctioneers listed at Taviore Strait Ashburton offering land and estate auger services. The notice highlights property scope and forthcoming sale details with emphasis on local jurisdiction and seller qualifications.

Taviore Strait Ashburton

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