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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 01, 1910

Page

2

Undefined OCR fragment headline

Fragmentary text lists quantities and pricing for sacks rashers and machine cut items with unclear context and no identifiable events or entities.

Ephemeris Notes for July Phases and Moon Details

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.

D. Lwom

Unemployment in New Zealand This Winter Seen Delicate but Dormant

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.

New Zealand Dunedin Auckland McKenszie Jim

May arrivals and departures in New Zealand noted

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.

New Zealand Waimate Wainmate Auckland Land Board Dominion

Local Notes From The Nairnshire And Surroundings

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.

V. G. Day George Gould Methven Kennedy Craddock and Co., Ltd Acland Ashburton

Magisterial proceedings on by laws and offences

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.

Harry Milsom Kerthoda Street James Smith Mona Square Arthur Taylor Acland Winchmore Road Melville de la Cour Ashburton Bridge John Bord William Ashton George Taylor R. Wilson and Co Timart Ashburton Messrs Tripp Rolleston Defendents’ Solicitors George TH. Carson Orbell William Patrick McNamara Hig Worship

License and No License Menace in Masterton Reports

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.

Masterton

Weathered Tastes and Choices in a Shade of Fifteen

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.

Ifs

Acetylene Explosion Wrecks Castle in Ireland Kills Stable Boy

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.

London Earl of Huntingdon Sharavroyne Birra King’s County Ireland

The Columbian Gold Rush

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.

Ottawa William Pigot Stewart Land Company

Zeppelin disaster sparks backlash against rigid airships

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.

Per Prene Association Berlin Hohenstein

National Service League Meeting Hails Australian Leadership

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.

Per Presa Association Copyrigit London National Service League Queen’s Hall Lord Roberts Australian League Lord Curzon Australia New Zealand Empire Cord Roberts George Reid

Eight Convicts Escape After Kherson Prisoner Fight

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.

Fer Prene Association ST. Entersburg Kherson

Egyptian Affairs and Diplomatic Transfers Reported

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.

Per Presa Association London Telegraph Gerard Lowther Constantinople St. Petersbus Eldon Gorst Gerard Lord Hicbster Sir Eldon Gorst

South Africa Drafts Racial Shield on Mining Roles

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.

Press Association London The Daily Mail Johannesburg Commission On Mining Regulations

Wairarapa Daily Times editor J Payton dies at 67

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.

Masterton J. Payton Wairarapa Daily Times

Government plans July adjournment to November

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.

London House of Commons

Budget Reveals Deficit and Tax Changes in 1911 Plans

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.

Lloyd George Scotland Ireland England

Auckland man receives diploma of honour for prismatic roofing

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.

Press Association London John H. Beamish Auckland New Zealand

Jeffries Fitzsimmons Boxing Prospect at Reno Fight

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.

Per Press Association San Francisco Reno Jeffries Fitzsimmons Johson Nevada New York Johnson

Mrs Chambers Wins Ladies Championship Defeating Miss Boothby

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-?

Per Press Association London Chambers Miss Boothby Gore Doust Chamberaine Thomas Miss Tulloch

Australian State Revenue And Trade Figures

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.

Sydney Melbourne

Sugar price rise shocks Melbourne confectioners

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.

Port Press Association—Copyright Melbourne Colonial Sugar Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Drapery Department Winter ‘Clearing Sale Our &Ale Humber Ford Talbot R. D. Johnston Burnett Street Andrew Orr & Co., Ltd AR. Totty R. Totty R. Topey Chemist Gee W. H. Collins Ayyore Genoa JUG Hesse Chests W. Strange & Co, Ld Tancred Street W. J. Moore Corner East Moore Streets Youawato Thomas Brus Tavelock Street A. A. Dempster Tancred Strett EGS Ashburton Forks F. Ferriman Greenstreet District Ferriman Land and State Havelock Street Masonic Hall Presbyterian Church I, Ferriman A.L. Zouch Mail and Guardian Europe Temuka H. Gresham Qurnett Street Asecorton Cameron Street West Dye R. Mathieson, A.T.W.E.P R. Mathieson Gavelock Street FREI Lei Frank Gurtis East Street Swanson Tae Cash Supply Stores Fletcher Bros Logal Banks and Professions Muniature Rifte Club Joynt Hair GY J. Townsend New Zealand Labour Party Donoghue R. Washington Mount Somers Ior Taranaki North Island Rangiora Pekinduck J. Stringfellow J Stringfellow J. Harris H.t G. W. Aldridge E. Gipington Ti. C. Baker C. Baker G.T. Smart Mayfield Hall Piano Fund Miss Burgess D. Sewell Miss Cameron Myr Brading Air Hall Sewell McLaren H. Dellow Brading Parapara Wanganui Hailey Nairnshire Hoa Waimate County W. S. Bean St. Mary's,Addington Addington Tecar Star of the East Lodge 1.C.G.T Bros Hewitt O.J A.M.P. Society Ashburton Rangiates Hazel Watters Stough Trangiatea Miss Osborne Baring Square Carter Bellhouse Fo Ume Alr Russia M. Kaslovsky Russian Commercial and Industrial Society Moscow Koslovsky W. G. Day S.M J. L. Myers Cass and Wills Sta. Suppir Sture J. M. Wilkie Harold E. ‘Gurtis H. & Fitter and Son MMUAT Smithfield Oakshire Insurance 6 Co., Limited Ashburton County G. E. Owen M.R.C.V.S Newman Triaen Cou G. H. Buchanan Freshold Tatanact R. Kennedy Per Press Association Cable News Home and Foreign United Press Association Par Worth Grantham Durham Assizes Fallon Horden Canada Asquith Armstrong Oldenburg Danzig Kinahan Company Dublin Colonial Office Marconi the Airways Egyptian Affairs Lord Kitchener Catro South Africa Pet Press Association Woods Giis British Partics Codytiees Boxing Kauri Timber Company
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