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Fragmentary text lists quantities and pricing for sacks rashers and machine cut items with unclear context and no identifiable events or entities.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
2
Fragmentary text lists quantities and pricing for sacks rashers and machine cut items with unclear context and no identifiable events or entities.
Ephemeris table lists new moon on July 3rd, first quarter around July 14th, full moon July 22nd, and last quarter on July 28th. It notes perigee on July 16th and apogee on July 31st with approximate times and rounding variations.
A newspaper note discusses low unemployment in midwinter with few workless protests. It cites Mr McKensie and the Minister of Public Works noting fewer workers on road and railway projects than last winter and urges deeper inquiry into the causes for a lasting reduction in unemployment nationwide.
In May 2470, 3439 people arrived and 1320 arrived last May, 3856 departed. Waimate County votes £50 for King Edward memorial band rotunda. Poultry show prizes go to Ashburton exhibitors. Mayfield Hall concert supports piano fund. Auckland Land Board granted 76 selectors 14836 acres. June 27 offer 10829 acres. preference to landless. Comet Hailey’s tail may have caused many hawks and laxks to die.
A miscellany of reports from New Zealand towns includes the Nairnshire hoa sailing from Sydney for New Zealand and 46 registered motor vehicles in Waimate County. Rev W S Bean will stay at Addington parish where he has led a parish for eighteen years. Star of the East Lodge reports attendance over fifty with two initiations. In court, Craddock and Co. Ltd faces £20 claim over a horse’s death from exposed wire, judge awards £15 plus costs. AMP Society declares £774,491 cash distribution and £8,200 interim bonuses. Ashburton hockey season opens with a draw between Rangiates and High School. A boys social at Baring Square Church honors Miss Lucy McKernan. Business talks feature Mr M Kaslovsky promoting direct trade between Russia and New Zealand for raw materials and finished goods.
Reports of fines and costs for horse release in Ker thoda street and Mona Square. Traction engine driving on Winchmore road, bicycle riding at night, and light gig charges adjudicated. A liquor shipment into Ashburton No license district was settled with a small fine. Civil case of McNamara vs Carson ends with a judgment sum and imprisonment in default.
The Court records for the first halves of 1909 under license and 1910 under no license show a marked decrease in crime. Drunkenness 187 23, common assault 0 0, theft 18 0, housebreaking 6 0, resisting police 8 0, failing to support relatives 9 5, no means of support 9 1, obscene language 8 2, sly grog selling 0 6, bringing liquor into a no license area 0 1d.
In a playful verse, one man swears by lemonade while another prefers beer. Some stick to water, others reach for the drawer, all likely to endorse Woodsy Great Peppermintty.
A gas explosion partially wrecked Shara vroyne Castle at Birra King’s County Ireland. A stable boy was killed and three others badly injured. The incident is part of a broader United Press report spanning London Ottawa and Dublin with multiple brief items.
Ottawa reports that Stewart Land Company president William Pigot calls the new find an excellent strike but not a free milling gold ledge. Other reports say much of the country was staked before most prospectors arrived.
The Zeppelin disaster prompted revulsion toward rigid frame airships as a wind gust sent the craft 3000 feet high. It shed gas and collapsed near the ground. Engine fitter Hohenstein leapt overboard to ease weight and suffered severe internal injuries.
At Queen's Hall a large National Service League gathering presided by Lord Roberts heard a telegram from the Australian League. Lord Curzon praised Australia and New Zealand as prior democratic communities enacting universal military service, and urged collaboration with Britain. Cord Roberts led three cheers for Sir George Reid as 500 guests joined in the banquet farewell.
In Kherson a warder and eight convicts were involved in an escape attempt that led to a clash. Seven convicts and one warder died in the ensuing fight. The incident occurred June 30 as authorities pursued the escapees.
The Telegraph notes Sir Gerard Lowther to Constantinople then St Petersburg, with Sir Eldon Gorst to succeed him, opening path for Lord Hicbster as British Agent. Gorst later denies appointment to Constantinople.
The Commission on Mining Regulations proposes that only white men be issued blasting certificates and operate boilers engines and machinery. It also suggests banning workers with lung troubles from underground work.
Mr J Payton editor and proprietor of the Wairarapa Daily Times died at 4 am aged sixty seven. The notice appears in Pet Press Association records from Masterton dated July 1.
The Premier stated in the House of Commons that Parliament will adjourn at the end of July and reconvene in November, marking a three months recess. No further details on agenda or sessions were provided.
Mr Lloyd George introduces the Budget noting expenditure of 171,857,000 with arrears bringing local taxation payments to 198,937,000 and a deficit of 26,250,000. Revenue is projected at 199,791,000 leaving a 861,000 surplus. No new taxes. whisky tax adjustments proposed. Old age pension pauper disqualification to be removed in January. unemployment and invalidity insurance to start on a contributory basis in 1911. Trade outlook improves. spirits controls show revenue not hurt. drunkenness convictions fall notably in Scotland and Ireland, England.
Mr John H. Beamish of Auckland earns a diploma of honour for his prismatic roofing exhibited at the New Zealand court of the Anglo-Japanese Exhibition.
San Francisco reports screened boxes for women to attend the Reno bout with women seeking seats for divorces at high prices. Jeffries says wind is perfect and Fitzsimmons predicts a win inside fifteen rounds. Johnson’s powerful left hand dominates. Mrs Jeffries gains £25000 from Jeffries’ share in the moving pictures.
In lawn tennis news Mrs Chambers defeats former holder Miss Boothby to win the ladies championship. In London on June 20 Wilding beat Gore 6-4 7-5 4-6 2-? in a challenge round. Mixed doubles third round sees Doust with Mrs Chamberaine Thomas pairing with Miss Tulloch 6-4 7-?
Sydney reports the state revenue for the year at £14 540 055 up £914 000 from the previous year. Wool exports reached 1 038 897 bales, up 60 700 on last year. Melbourne notes the year’s total at £8 508 167, up £307 790. A Chinaman died after a factory fire incident in Little Somedales Street. Kauri Timber Company halves now plan annual dividends. Anti-trust actions against coal shipowners likely to be heard in September.
The Colonial Sugar Company raises sugar price from £18 15s to £20 17s 6d. The move is condemned by jam and confectionery manufacturers in Melbourne.
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