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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 05, 1909
Page
4
The adjourned annual meeting of ratepayers in the Wakanui Road Board District discussed the audited balance sheet. The auditor objected to deposit of funds with a Building Society as without authority, but £102 in interest was noted. Some ratepayers opposed a rate while funds were surplus, yet the balance sheet was adopted.
Saturday meeting attended by Messie G W Leadley J Allen Thomas Doig G J An apology from Mr Bruce. Actions include subsidy declaration for 1908 09, arbitration non representation, Ashburton riverbed request declined, valuation roll received, stone crusher hire approved, night lights by law opposed, local government publications noted, water race crossing permits granted, diphtheria case reported, rate motion carried, drain cleaning plan, gravel reserve transfer approved, notices under Public Works Act considered, ranger and clerk papers adopted, accounts totalling £6717 6d passed for payment.
A Hospital Committee meeting heard Mr D Wood question whether the committee can bar patient admission. He stressed public hospitals serve the poor and sick, not profit, and warned against prioritizing financial means. He noted that private fees may be reduced if well patients flood public facilities, urging balance.
In Rydney on July 4 Australia beat New Zealand 25 to 5 as Australia pressed from the start and held a 15 to 3 lead at half time. New Zealand added a second half penalty goal to reach five points while Australia notched ten.
Ashburton residents praise Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for back pain and kidney trouble. Mrs Putty reports lasting relief for herself and her daughter after use, while Miss Tutty confirms the remedy benefited her mother six years ago. The advertisement notes the pills are sold by Ashburton Drug Co and Foster-McClellan Co. in Sydney with prices listed.
Britain consumes about 47,000,009ewt of meat yearly, roughly 1201b per person. Statistics Society notes only 54 percent of this is produced domestically, with Mr. Hooker paid for data.
Mr G W Leadley reported on the adjourned Wakenui ratepayers meeting about the general labourers dispute heading to the Arbitration Court. He described efforts by the General Labourers Union centered in Christ Church to cite contractors and local bodies for show cause, and negotiations to exempt local bodies from award provisions. Local bodies were later exempted, sparking protest over potential inclusion of all employers. Leadley warned that councils and road boards sought exemptions while farmers and contractors prepared to face possible court action. He indicated further testimony may be required at the July 8 hearing and that farmers and road boards planned to contest the award.
Hockey authorities report likely abandonment of the August 29 Auckland versus Canterbury representative match in Christchurch due to Canterbury’s refusal to guarantee. A substitute match against Southland at Invercargill is being considered, with Southland offering substantial financial help to Auckland.
A brief item notes a nighttime hacking cough among children. It mentions Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure with price notation 6d and 6d as a listed remedy, reflecting old dental or medicinal advertising language.
A winter day’s sunshine becomes a lesson for the aged and young alike. It links youth’s memory with aging’s renewal, praising present joy from children’s play to a mother and elder’s shared tenderness, and urging receptive hearts to accept nature’s gifts.
In London on July 3 the third test match ended with Australia defeating England by 126 runs after a dull start and a late English collapse. Key scores include Meallister and Gregory contributing for Australia while Cotter and Macartney led the bowling for the visitors. Hobbs and Rhodes top-scored for England in various innings. The match marked Australia’s strong performance in England with Cotter and Macartney taking seven and four wickets respectively.
Deputation to Minister for Railways J A Millar seeks stopping of mail express at Orari, Geraldine residents press for halt despite timetable that keeps through trains at maximum speed. Millar explains limited stops, mentions mixed trains, Temuka option, and possible timetable alterations may be studied.
Advert explains George Davies of Colombo Street offers high quality suits cut by expert tailors in house using Italian cloth at modest prices. Warns against imitators who promise low prices then ship substandard ready made items. Highlights written guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Ashburton address listed as The Arcade.
Central Somerset listing advertises 40 rental shops across Somerset Buildings with a shop opposite Burnett Street. Includes a small office or shop space in Arcanu. Implied availability and central location appeal for tenants seeking affordable commercial space.
An old advertisement touts Lane's Emulsion as effective for consumption and colds, claiming fresh air and the tonic strengthen lungs and nerves. It asserts doctors prescribe both Lane's Emulsion and fresh air, and promises strong evidence published daily.
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