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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 14, 1909

Page

3

Airship sails over New York and forms league

Frank Goodale, a youthful aeronaut, navigated a dirigible from New Jersey to New York and Manhattan, returning against the wind with skilled maneuvers. A Women's Aerial League is formed with Lady O' Hagen as president to promote aerodynamics in education and provide scholarships.

der Press Association New York Frank Goodale New Jersey Manhattan London O’ Hagen

Zeppelin Plans Expanded Railway Space for Airships

Berlin dispatch reports Count Zeppelin arranging enlargement of railway terrain to shelter airships and avoid the need for special balloon halls.

Berlin Count Zeppelin

Suffragists Facing Jail After Parliament Raid

The suffragists who threw objects at the Houses of Parliament on June 29 were told they face imprisonment for a month or six weeks. Magistrates warned future offenders would be jailed, not fined. In the Budget debate Lloyd George pledged to exempt small properties from increment duties, while Fitzwilliam signaled large property sales and planned overseas investments if the Finance Bill passes.

London House of Commons Lloyd George Fior

Liberal MP Withdraws from Budget League over Land Tax

London July 13 Sir J Dickson Povnder Liberal MP for Chippenham withdraws from the Budget League criticizing the Government amendments as making land taxes more inworkable. Several Ministerialists say Lloyd George’s promise to include small holdings shows the increment tax no longer rests on principle.

London J. Dickson Povnder Chippenham Budget League Lloyd George

Sentence commuted and extradition ordered in NSW events

The Sydney report notes a capital sentence for Crooks reassigned to life imprisonment and the extradition of Howard Stanton Walters for horse theft in New Zealand. It covers Aborigines protection debates, Aboriginal population figures, and regional crime reports from Melbourne and Brisbane.

Sydney Crooks Sinclair Ife Howard Stanton Walters Pukekohe New Zealand

Dreadful Shipwreck off Middleton Reef Claims Crew

The Norwegian barque Errol bound for America perished at Middleton Reef June 18 with twenty two souls aboard. Five survivors were found by the Tofua on June 22 in exhaustion, while the captain's wife and four children died before rescue. Survivors taken to the Scandinavian Home in a shockingly emaciated state. Captain Halford aided them aboard the Tofua.

Per Press Association Sydney Middleton Reef Errol America Tofua Halford

Censure Motion Defeated In Address-in-Reply

The censure motion was negatived by 46 to 20 votes. The Address-in-Reply was carried. Sydney observers noted the parliamentary division occurred on July 14 at 1.5 p.m.

Per Press Association Sydney

Missing man Hugh Cockrill Found Alive

Wellington reports that Otaki police advised tonight that Hugh Cockrill, missing since Friday, has been found alive.

Wellington Otaki Hugh Cockrill

London Markets Report on Wheat and Wool Sales

Commercial market notes from London dated July 13 indicate an Australian cargo sold at das Lid for wheat and wool prices listed as Sd and Titi 104d with Owooka 15d. The report reflects price movements in the wheat and wool sectors with Australian origins mentioned.

Pregs Association London Das Lid

London Wool Market Sees Strong Demand Amid Gale Conditions

July 14 report from London notes a strong gale of demand for fine wools while American buyers operate freely and prices for lower quality lots fall. Competition remains brisk in the market.

London

Wheat shipments from Christchurch dominate grain outlook

Christchurch grain market notes 1 250 000 bushels of wheat shipped from an estimated two million surplus. No London sales expected this month unless prices improve. Oats market damped by London price gap. Potatoes slow with no coastal orders. Bluff shipments fill Auckland market with cheaper southern supplies. Danish corksfoot seed rising, NZ seed prices deemed unfavorable.

Christchurch London Shéré Bluff Auckland New Zealand Ipresett

Alciderts and Deaths in Three Cities

Hamilton reports John McBurney found hanging on Main street East. He died in hospital after being rescued. Wellington notes Elizabeth Catumock, age seventeen, died of pneumonia while traveling from Scotland on the steamer Athenia. Invercargill reports George Henry Ferguson, twenty six, killed by a falling tree near Waikawa.

Hamilton John McBurney Main Street East Wellington Elizabeth Catumock Scotland Athenia Ken Invercargill George Henry Ferguson Niagara Waikawa

Unemployed Aid Efforts Spread Across New Zealand Towns

Reports from Wellington Christchurch and Oamaru show ongoing relief work with subsidies and local projects. Twenty four men started work at Victoria College grounds under the Citizens Relief Committee as funds reach £636. Subscriptions to relief funds grow while council and church groups urge rapid construction and fair wages to ease employment pressure.

Wellington Citizens’ Relief Committee Victoria College Grounds Citizens’ Fund Victoria College Presbytery J. K. Elliott Unemployed Relief Fund Christchurch Trades Council Ark Midland Railway Oamaru Public Works Department

Gormley Sues Matthews for Assault Damages

Timaru July 14 Afr Day S M gave judgment in Patrick Gormley v Joseph Matthews for 200 damages after Matthews incited the Chisholm brothers to assault the plaintiff. Judgment awards Gormley 100 pounds plus 12 9s costs. Magistrate suggests Matthews be prosecuted for perjury.

Timaru Afr S.M Patrick Gormley Joseph Matthews Chisholm Brothers Iow Matthews

Compensation for Injury in Turnbull v National Mortgage Co

Invercargill July 14. Arbitration Court delivers judgment in Wim Robert Turnbull v National Mortgage Company. Claim for 300 pounds for a strained heart from lumping work. Court awards 1 pound 10 shillings per week from December last during the claimant's incapacity.

Per Press Association Invercargill Arbitration Court Wim Robert Turnbull National Mortgage Company

Labour staff retrenchment and police assume duties

Fifteen Labour Department staff receive notices of retrenchment. Inspectors at Oamaru and Ashburton are to be removed and their duties will be carried out by the police.

Wellington Labour Department Oamaru Ashhurton

Cab Drivers Industrial Dispute Settled in Wellington

The cab drivers industrial dispute was settled at a Con ciliation Council meeting in Wellington on July 14. Most terms of the old award were adopted with revised regulations on monthly working hours.

Wellington Conciliation Council

Chronie Chest Compainte and Wools Great Peppermint Cura

A brief note notes a sixpence end and a two sixpence. The text remains fragmentary with few identifiable names or places, offering limited context for a fuller report.

Police Commission Hearings Scrutinize Promotions In Dunedin

July 13 14 proceedings reveal ex constable William Walked recounts graft fears and political influence in promotions. Witnesses protest pay, boots and housing allowances, urge district inspector autonomy and faster progress for detectives. Public clashes over prior Wellington testimony and district recruitment follow with calls for clearer rules.

Dunedin Police Commission William Walked Layebourgill Britain Port Chalmers Oamaru Ngapara Riverton Invereergill J. W. Poynton Mitchell Invercargill Tunbridge Dina Frederick Mallard O’brien New Zealand Policis Touvey Sone Chanal Otago Wellington Dominion Dinnig Dinnie Bishop Dinrie O'Brien

Immediate Sale Of Dwelling On Winter's Road Ashburton

An up to date seven room dwelling with half acre of land on Winter's road near West Belt. Includes modern conveniences, stable, windmill water supply, wash house and outbuildings. Price £825 or offer, £25 down with easy instalments. Inspect via Walter Pickles West Street Ashburton.

Winter’s Road West Belt Walter Pickles West Street Ashburton

Auction Sales at Dave Lock Street Mart Saturday

Auction sales held at Dave Lock Street Mart every Saturday featuring pigs poultry cattle horses furniture produce and sundries. Clearing sales offered in town or country on short notice and low terms with prompt settlement and cash advances on goods consigned. Also selling potatoes wheat chaff oats bran delivered free at low prices and acting as agent for Norwich Union Fire Insurance and Colonial Mutual Life.

Davelock Street Mart Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co

Market Ad Shows Price List Fragments

Fragmentary OCR lists item 1 23 per 1 4A per pound 90, unclear product names. Readable parts mention price per pound and数量 notes but lack full context for a complete itemization.

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