Phases of the Moon Labeled in July Dates
A list shows daily July dates from the 10th to the 20th with phase descriptions including Full Moon Last Quarter New Moon and First Quarter.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 10, 1909
Page
2
A list shows daily July dates from the 10th to the 20th with phase descriptions including Full Moon Last Quarter New Moon and First Quarter.
Fragmentary OCR shows numeric digits and time stamps with references to EMERIS Sets and Moon for July. The text is garbled, offering no clear events, persons, or organizations to describe beyond sporadic numbers and times.
A detailed review lauds the Vindication of Warren Hastings by CW Hastings as a thorough, well-supported defense of Hastings. It credits the three volumes of State Papers edited by George Forrest with presenting a complete history of key campaigns and actions, arguing the charges against Hastings are cleared and his fame preserved. It notes supportive figures like Sir John Strachey and Sir James Stephen, and suggests the work deserves wide study as a reliable source on early British India.
Ten degrees and a half of frost were registered at Domain weather station this morning. Mr Deakin has invited Lord Kitchener to visit Australia on behalf of the Federal Government. Traffic and pedestrian hazards are noted at Cass Street and Wills Street junction where a boy on a bicycle narrowly avoided a collision with a gig. Court testimony corrections clarify names Millen Davison and John Millar. Richard Nealon testafies about May 22 meeting with Allen at Butler's Hotel. Hugo Gorlitz to sever ties with Dresden Piano, heading to Dunedin August 7 to pursue a claim against Jan Kubelik and then sail to America via London. North Island Boy Scouts movement reports rapid progress in Wellington with forty new patrols. England inquiry for guidance and NZ uniforms. Invercargill Borough Council submits plan for foreshore reclamation linked to a prison farm, inviting Dr Findlay to discuss. A W Ifage replies to Otago Trades and Labour Council with reflections on reform and industry. Hogg to address in Dunedin. August start. An art exhibition at A Bowers studio to feature landscapes. A Nickle Lever watch by McClurg promoted for rugged wear.
Lime for the land proves one of the most profitable investments for grain root crops and pasture. Special farms supply lime. Full particulars from Blackhurne Smith and Co 122 Nanchastar Street Christeluneh 7.
The Empire Supplement cites Jessie Mackay's Tim Gray Company as notable in Australian poetry. In Ashburton the Master and inmates of the Oll Mlen's Home thank patrons for clothing periodicals and scenes, and a concert by Mrs Crooks and friends is praised. A Tinwald Ashburton debating society clash backed compulsory military training by 22 to 8, followed by a well attended Star Quadrilla dance.
A by election to fill a vacant County Council seat in the Ashburton riding was held between 7 and 6. Voters from Flemington Exfelton and Leowcliffe booths cast ballots. Of 800 names on the roll 650 eligible voters, 197 exercised their right. Grigg led with 126? Small trailed. Griggs and Small declared winner and the majority shown as 126.
West's Picture Company drew a well filled crowd at Oddfellows Hall for a return visit. The programme featured fascinating pictures with little flicker and strong audience approval. A matinee was enjoyed and a new schedule promised for the evening.
Wor report notes children suffer hacking coughs at night amid concerns over influenza in the area. Great Peppermint Care offerings are mentioned as remedies while multiple phrases describe remedies and prices in unclear wording.
Our Springburn correspondent reports that Alfred Healey, about fifteen, shot himself in the chest while out shooting with two boys. The bullet shattered his palm and forearm and entered his right side. He died about 5 pm after efforts by Mr Mcfarlane and Dr Mantle. An inquest is expected today.
About 200 to 300 Lyttelton waterside workers met in Coronation Hall to condemn ex Detective Connell's Invercargill statements about their honesty. They resolved to present evidence to the Police Commission in Christchurch and to seek Connell's cross examination, backing Mr Laurenson against the remarks.
Frederick Marshall faced a magistrate in Christchurch charged with embezzling 60 pounds. The case stemmed from a 1908 cheque received from Arthur Henry Field, coal merchant of Ashburton, later offset by failed receipt attempts and ledger discrepancies. Marshall pleaded not guilty and was committed for trial.
Wellington July 9 Leonard Russell pleaded guilty to sly grog selling on Taranaki Street and was sentenced to one month in prison per Press Association report.
The Ashburton Hospital Board receives a letter from Mr H Russell of the South Canterbury Hospital Board explaining postponement of the sanatorium movement committee. Dr Valentine has repeatedly failed to meet, and latest advice says he cannot visit South Canterbury at the start of August.
A playful historical note describes Woods creating a peppermint cure after years of thinking. The cure is claimed to stop colds, with humorous language about a mule and a winking effect.
The Hudson centenary will be marked in New York this September with attendance by cruisers Drake Argyll Duke of Edinburgh and Black Prince. King Edward emphasized science training as vital to national safety during the Imperial College foundation ceremony. The Kaiser will greet Prince Bülow in Berlin before a northern cruise. The U S Tariff Bill passed the Senate 45 to 3. President Taft visited Plattsburg for Lake Champlain celebrations praising Canadian prosperity and hospitality with Canadian and British officials in attendance.
During the Budget debate in London, Chancellor Lloyd George said he would not tax as increment any value arising from good husbandry. He noted Liberals supported his stance in appeals aiming to clarify the policy.
The Government's Hops Substitutes and Foreign Hops Marking BHE was read a second time in the House of Lords by a vote of 62 to 5. The measure aims to regulate substitutes and marking standards for hops in trade and commerce.
King Edward directed the Women's Freedom League seeking an audience to Mr Herbert Codstong, Secretary of State for Home Aas, as the suffragist group presses for dialogue with the crown and government.
Signor Colazanni apologized in the Chamber of Deputies for a scene and said his remarks referred to political responsibilities.
News reports staple several derailed trains and missing or drowned people in Pattonsboro Missouri and Ohio towns. The flooding forces evacuations, damaging homes and delaying travel as rescue teams search rivers and affected areas.
July weather and scores show Australia first innings 389 all out with key wickets by Simpson-Hayward and Hayward, including Armstrong five for 49. Worcestershire trail with 141 in first innings and two wickets down for 75 in the second at stumps.
At Timaru Magistrate's Court a builder named John Broad head was convicted of breaching the Scaffolding Act for erecting scaffolding over 16 feet without notifying the inspector. Inspector Lightfoot testified the scaffold reached about 21 feet with workers on it. Broad claimed it was a window platform. Costs of 7s were awarded.
A whimsical note on romance and mischief from Woods' Great Pepperming Garg. The text hints at playful affection and rivalries amid a moral about consequences of teasing and misunderstandings.
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