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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 04, 1908

Page

4

Ashburton Council Debates Reseed and Water Race Plans

Ashburton County Council meets in Ashton district reserve with plans to re plant river mouth areas. A 60 chain water race from Limestone Creek to Mount Somers aims to serve settlers. consent awaited from Mr Wright. Council approves subject to Wright's OK and discusses fire damage compensation and various local by laws and licenses.

Ashton District Chepman Ashburton Harvey Mount Somers Mouunt Somers Limestone Nto Way Dbd. G. Wright Wright H. Reid Staal Dorie Domain South Rakaia South Rakaia Domain J. Oxley Stone Methven Mount Somers Road Board Mount Somers Coal Company Mount Semere Coal Company Woolshed Creek Coal Company Ruapiuna Ruapuna Mount Batt Road

Rheumo Cure Claims Rheumatic Relief by Wellington Firm

Myr Albersater of the Wellington Woollen Co. testifies to Rheumo curing rheumatism after suffering rheumatic gout and sciatica. He reports quick relief from two or three doses. Ads note medicines available at chemists and stores. Also a Christchurch trial highlights I N Motor Cycles with Col Johnston as local agent.

Malgar Myr Albersater Wellington Woollen Co Wellington I. N. Motor Cycles Christchurch Secon Col. Johnston

High School Board Meets for Budget and Cadet Details

The High School Board of Governors met yesterday with Mesera J. Tucker presiding. Cash showed £1817 17s credit and £2049 s debit. subsidies of £185 10s and £258 capitation grant were noted. Cadets are under Defence Department control, not Education, and a fence issue with horses was referred to the Visiting Committee. Attendance average 78 with 3 boys and 1 girl leaving. roles show 46 boys 44 girls.

High School Board of Governors Mesera J. Tucker M. Stitt W. H. Collins W. B. Denshire 8. S. Chapman C. Reid Collins Education Department Otago Education Board Technical Classes Association Stitt Defence Department Borough of Stampstead Denshire Deanshire Messrs Denshire and Sehgol David Fouhy Herbert Breach James Young W. H. Coline Ashburton High School David Thomas

Canterbury Grand National Entries Declared for Grand Meeting

Handicaps announced for the Canterbury Jockey Club Grand National meeting. Winter Cup450 sovs and Three major events listed with weights for horses including Hopulito Dusky Morn Dawn Irish Rifle Alystification All Red Cross Battery Motoa Truce Wailethe Sea King Seaman Kai roma Uenuku Beatty Martyrium Armamenta Aboriginal Maid of Astelat Lady Disdain North Head Penates Red Bain Taitoka Sir Frisco Probable Filerton Golden Cairn Douche Ard Reigh Celtic Clanchattan Harvest Medallist Field Gun Paragon Merrie Zealand Leonator Contender Sim plex Swimming Belt KrI King White Cecade Landwern Maharanui Hel st Rangipapa Mus sell Kuranaka Comedian Rose Waoble Chicana Tupono Zetland Silken Reim Golden Gato Hinetitama Lone Star Don Orsino Hilarity Spin ning Wright Nancy Blair Whaurekura Restless Cavatina Rescued Recreation Rawinia Grand National Steeplechase 1000 sovs Kiatera Lech Fyne Slow Tom Exmoor Kaipetipoti Lost Lull Tilson Fretwork Eurus Ghoorka La Geau Nadador Faro Papatu Cruesot Kapa kapa Gold Seal Acran gi Mventode Starlight Bulleworth Nogi Canton St. Amelia Albury Storm Reay Strathcona Stormont Immolstion Compace Snip Defeat Wintakura Repulse Showman Southern Cross Crypt Raay Syd Forest Syd

Canterbury Jockey Q Club Hopulito Cross Battery Wailethe Sea King Seaman Kairoma Uenuku Beatty Landwern Maharanui Rangipapa Mussell Kuranaka Gat Rose Waoble Chicana Tupono Zetland Silken Reim Golden Gato Hinetitama Lone Star Don Orsino Hilarity Sat Spinning Wright Nancy Blair Whaurekura Restless Cavatina Rescued Recreation Rawinia Kiatera Lech Fyne Exmoor Kaipetipoti Lull Tilson Eurus Ghoorka la Geau Nadador Faro Papatu Cruesot Pierre Kapakapa Gold Seal Acrangi Mventode Starlight Bulleworth Nogi Yet Canton St. Amelia Albury Storm Reay Pretty Maid Aorangi Prospector Enrae Full Cry Douche Top Rose the Stake Stronghold Strathcona Stormont Immolstion Compace Defeat Wintakura Southern Cross

Arbitration Court continues hearing in Canterbury shearers dispute

Christchurch sits of the Arbitration Court hear evidence from sheep owners and workers in the Fairfield shearers case. W Scott and H D Acland defend employers while P Darcy and F Waddell represent workers. Witnesses discuss rations, wages, and breed weights among Canterbury and North Island sheep. The court adjourned to the next day.

Christchurch Arbitration Court Messrs W. Scott H. D. Acland Fairfield North Island South Island Lincoln Rommey Canterbury Darey Mount Peel South Canterbury O’connor Victoria New Zealand Australia Thomas John Teschemaker Otaio

Wel darins repair blend praised by testers in Ashburton

Researchers have tested numerous cast iron repair preparations and found Wel darins, the new braving outfit, to be reliable. Samples were highly praised by John Anderson, Mason Struthers Ltd, and others. The selling agents in Ashburton are The G. H. Carson Cycle and Motor Works on Tancred Street. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds is advertised for 6d and 2s 6d.

Sciantista John Anderson’s Idd Mason, Struthers, Ltd Ashburton G. H. Carson Cycle and Motor Works Tancred Street Woods

Parliament debate on Arbitration Act and workers' wages

The Legislative Council met in Wellington at 2 20 p m to resume the Address in Reply. Hon J T Paul argued the Arbitration Act partly broke down but did not fail, noting workers loyalty and rising wages against living costs. Hon C M Luke supported naval subsidy, urged Act continuation and a Supreme Court judge as president. Council adjourned at 4 40 p m.

J. T. Paul Supreme Court

Wellington House Discusses Acquittal Bill And Committees

The House of Representatives met at 2 38 p m and read first time several bills including the Wellington Harbour Board Reclamation Bill and the Municipal Corporations Act of 1900 Amendment Bill. A Public Accounts Committee was debated with arguments over powers to call for papers. The Meikle Acquittal Bill faced a long vote, ultimately passing a second reading and moving to committee. Several other bills received second readings while adjournment followed a late session.

Wellington House of Representatives Wellington Harbour Board Major Mr Fisher Seddon Massey Meikle Hornsby Messrs Hanan Herries Baume Laine Barclay Isard Remington Ngata Malcolm Arnold Heke Poole Hose Incorporated Societies New Zealand Society of Accountants Secret Commissions

Song And Life

A verse by Sadie Tanson reflects on joyful days and simple songs that ease sorrow. It contrasts memories that lift the heart with the pain of years and urges striving for inner peace. The poem notes songs linger, soothing souls and guiding conduct.

Warner’s Safe Cure touted for kidney and liver disorders

An advertisement extols Warner’s Safe Cure as a specific remedy for kidney and liver ailments causing a range of symptoms including rheumatism gout neuralgia backache indigestion and jaundice. It notes a concentrated version at 2/6 per bottle, claims alcohol free formula, and invites inquiries for testimonials from friends.

Waroner Bright Warner Warner’s H. Nf. Warner and Co., Ltd Melbourne

Trophies Stolen as Totteridge Home Burgled

In Totteridge Harry Vardon’s house was broken into and golf trophies and medals were stolen. Meanwhile county cricket results show Lancashire beat Notts by three wickets as Yorkshire, Surrey, Kent and Middlesex won one match each. Tennis saw Ritchie and Wilding win the doubles and the mixed title.

London Lancashire Notts Yorkshire Surrey Kent Middlesex Harry Vardon Totteridge New York Denver Tammany

Ephemeris Sun Rises and Moon Phases for July

A dated ephemeris lists sunrise times and moon phases across July including first quarter on the seventh, full moon on the fourteenth, and last quarter later in the month. It notes apogee and perigee dates with corresponding values and two daily columns for a.m. and p.m. times.

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