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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 07, 1909
Page
2
A butcher signals a major price cut for all meat. Ewe mutton sides cost 2d per pound, hindquarters 3d, forequarters 9 4d, legs 4d, joins 4d, trimmed joins 4, necks 1s, shoulders 34d, chops 6d. Wether mutton also slashed to cost price with various cuts listed. Beef and small beef items see deep cuts with penny per pound pricing and pooling allowances for prompt payment. Trial solicited.
A local butcher expresses thanks to customers for support and asks for continued patronage. He lists prime meats with prices per pound and notes specials on small goods, made by practitioner Afr T Barber, promising best quality at low cash prices.
Notice to Methven patients that F. R. Flintan L D S will be in residence at Methven from July 8 and may be consulted daily at the Methven Dental Surgery to cope with increasing practice.
Dentists Zouch, Mail and Guardian unveil a new clinic building at Burnett Street Ashburton with phone line Phono 56 and updated facilities for patients in the town.
The excerpt lists daily sun rise times from July 10 to July 20 with numbers, and notes the moon phases for July including full moon on the 11th, last quarter on the 10th, new moon on the 17th, first quarter on the 25th, and perigee and apogee times.
The piece notes a July 8 birthday gathering for Joseph Chamberlain at the Royal Albert Hall in London with Mrs Chamberlain to attend. It urges New Zealanders to send congratulatory messages and mentions messages should be addressed to Mrs Chamberlain, Albert Hall, London. The article also discusses hydatids awareness in Canterbury and a June Southland Education Board motion to inform schools about preventing the disease through water and diet.
Insurance men agree on higher fire rates following a 33 percent cut in January 1905. The State Fire Insurance Department’s future rate changes depend on latest department returns. A Dannevirke man, Clem Knight, lost two fingers and crushed fingers after a trolley wheel accident. The Ashburton Catholic Club discussed compulsory military training at its weekly meeting. A Winslow School fundraiser concert and dance is planned for tomorrow evening. G H Carson offers bicycles suited for comfort and style, with Swift Standard cycles on sale and additional schoolgirl bikes available.
Mr W C Rennie of Doyleston imported the Clydesdale Hallmark bred in Scotland. Sydney Show notes John Nixon won multiple Border Leicester prizes including two champion awards and several firsts seconds and thirds. Reports cover cruelty cases, a captain's Fremantle voyage, social events, a surprise Denbigh Castle appearance, and local accidents. A warning on stone throwing and a dentist’s notice accompany advertisements for a Nickey Lever watch.
The report records cold, rainy weather from Saturday afternoon to Monday night with a 16 point gauge rise. Horses and people show a form of influence, and a district committee failed to secure the full guarantee for a local doctor, leaving Methven potentially without medical care.
West's Pictures will be shown at Oudfellows Hall Ashburton next Friday. A Wellington paper notes West's name as a synonym for high class kinematography with popular life scenes from around the world. Admission prices are described as very moderate and affordable for all.
At a Presbytery meeting on July 6 Rev W Spence of Lincoln indicated acceptance of a call from West Taieri and will resign Lincoln pastorate as from July. Dr Erwin criticized frequent ministerial moves as undermining the idea that calls are God led. Rev F Tait disagreed but said now was not a good time to debate. Spence defended Erwin’s remarks as misplaced and preferred a brief tenure over a long one.
Go cart buyers in this offer receive a free Eider down quilt with each purchase from RB D Johnston. Fifteen go-carts in stock in latest pattern with new art shades. Inspection invited.
Yesterday 26 points of rain fell at Domain station. Rain ceased in the afternoon, frost formed at 13 degrees, ponds froze in shade, and snow covered hills near the plains. June highs reached 84 and lows 31, with 4.98 inches of rain for the month. July measurements include 1.4 inches so far. Today is bright and cold.
In Wellington on July 6 the unemployment relief fund reached £117 with 30 to 40 men adding their names to the relief list. Many seekers visited the Mayor’s office for work while Ohiro Home master A H Truebridge reported Casual Ward inmates were repeatedly told to “call again tomorrow” for Labour Bureau information.
In an Anglican Synod address Bishop Wallis warned of rising unemployment distress among wage earners. He urged careful, wise help funded by rates and suggested forming groups of churchmen and churchwardens to study social and economic questions in New Zealand.
Mr P F Carey reports no new unemployment figures or jobs from private citizens. City surveyor notes two workers today with about forty names on the list and thirty in gangs. Four employment notices were returned due to missing addresses. Labour Dept officer says sixteen of nineteen men reached Broken River and were sent that morning. Public relief complaints rise over lack of council street podias.
Wellington July 6 The faced letter to Prime Minister J G Ward reveals alleged protection claims by Detective Cassells about the London visit It accuses Ward of breaking promises causing personal ruin and health decline The writer threatens to shoot Ward but ends with a grim warning and a demand that the enclosed letter be read to Ward's family.
Auckland will face Tara noaki for the New Zealand Hockey Association championship shield on August 7. The touring schedule adds a Southland match on August 25 and a Manawatu game on August 28. Nelson and Taranaki tests may be dropped due to boat-arrangement issues.
An advertisement promotes Wood's Great Peppermint Cure for influenza promising reliability. It lists pricing at 1s 6d and 2s 6d and asserts the remedy never fails. The brief note reflects period commercial language and pricing.
Water fills Whakatane holds and fore stolehold. Cambridge endows German chair with £20,000. King Edward reviews West Lancashire Territorials in Knowsley. Teheran post for Russian minister. Income tax resolution goes to states. Germany orders torpedo destroyers. Lemoine sentenced in London. Opera endowment sought. Roman city excavations planned. Dickens granddaughters receive pensions. Tennis results and polo cup won. Independence Day deaths and injuries. Canadian tariff boosts American plant shipments to Canada.
Shanghai July 6 Reuters Pekin report says Britain Austria Hungary and the United States will not recognize the preliminary Russo-Chinese agreement for Manchuria railway administration. They state laws affecting residence in international settlements in China must originate from the Treaty Powers.
In Calcutta the Englishman newspaper was fined £1000 for publishing a statement that Tuaj Patrial had been deported for tampering with the loyalty of Sepoys in the Civil Services. The report, received July 6, notes the damages awarded and the court ruling as reported by Press Association.
In a circular to the Powers dated July 6 in St. Petersburg, Russia declares that non interference in Persian internal affairs remains its policy and that troops will be withdrawn once foreigners' lives and property are safe.
The appointment triggers a by election for High Peak Derbyshire as local Conservatives celebrate the move.
In the budget debate Mr Lloyd George announced that accretion of value up to ten percent would not be liable to increment duty. The advanced Radi Cala murmured at the proposition.
A deputation from the Women's Freedom League demanding to petition Mr Asquith wait outside the House of Commons in the rain from eight this morning until three this afternoon as the House sits.
The Committee of Imperial Defence selects Belfast Lough as the northern base in wartime. A Magnificent class battleship a Beadicea type cruiser and a flotilla of destroyers and submarines will be stationed there.
At a prestigious Indian gathering in Saxon Hall Agha Khan condemned revolt after the murder of Sir William Wyllie. Indian youth Dars declared his dissociation showing his remorse before fellow compatriots. The assembly urged horror and indignation, ejecting a dissenting attendee who attacked a neighbor.
The Native Indian Association at Manchester passed a resolution of sympathy with Sir William Wyllie's family. A notable burial service for Sir William Wyllie was held at St Paul’s with representation from the King the Prince of Wales Mr Asquith and Lord Kitchener.
Australian batsmen steady in England tour match. Noble carried 181 before out to Lilley. Rain halted play. Warwickshire at 147 for four at stumps after a dull start. Carkeek and Quaife featured in Warwickshire innings, with Quaife 24 and Lilley 24 not out. Attendance around 1,500.
The Sydney report notes the quiet marriage of Mrs Robert Brough to an electrician named Bell. Also dated July 7 1959, the Institute of Marine Engineers ratified an agreement with the Steam Ship Owners’ Association.
At the sheep sales in Sydney, Mr Barrieball of Waiuku led Lincoln sheep with an average of £4 4s per head. Dunkeld's Romney Marsh group, led by Mr Dunkley, averaged £3 5s. Border Leicester by Mr Dowthwaite from South Canterbury averaged £9 7s 3d, while Mir Andrew of Southbridge averaged £4 28s 10d. John Nixon of Killinchy reported Leicesters at £4 2s, and Mr Ensor of Ashley averaged Corriedales at £2 16s 4d.
The censure debate resumed in Melbourne as Mr. Deakin urged the Opposition to condense observations to allow business this session. The appeal was met with laughter and little chance of compliance.
The Lawn Tennis Association met in Sydney on July 7 to approve Davis Cup proposals. Management will have one NZ member and three Australian. the next match to be in Sydney with New Zealand hosting the following, and future ties to be played twice in Australia and once in New Zealand. Any unspent funds to be split two thirds to Australia and one third to New Zealand.
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