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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
4
H M Jones offers first class reed organs with elegant finish and full tone from 18 stores. Prices are 20 percent lower than other music houses, no expensive staff, includes music book with each organ, terms arranged, and direct purchase from maker possible at lowest cost. Inspection invited at 426 H M Jones.
A large stock of ladies Genta and children's boots shoes and slippers has arrived from the manufacturers. Children’s sandals, stiff and button shoes are specialties.
Wellington July 14 The Court of Appeal began hearing the Blackball case seeking to quash a writ of certiorari and a writ of prohibition to challenge an Arbitration Court order to pay fines. The dispute centers on whether individual union members can be held liable and fined, and if the Arbitration Court has power to enforce such orders. The Crown argues sections 80 and 96 strip Supreme Court interference. the Union argues liability is civil and not enforceable against innocent members. Judgment was reserved.
Westport Stockton mine at Westport reports vigorous work with a large power hose completed. About 200 to 300 men are finishing equipment, the plant deemed the most up to date in the district. The first shot occurred in August 1907, with rapid development since, and a trial run soon ahead. Coal expected to be produced in September.
Thieves broke into the manse during a Sunday service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Auckland. They ransacked two rooms and stole a silver watch and chain along with about £6 in money. Several burglaries have been reported recently.
At the Dennington magistrate court two men pleaded guilty to playing two up and were fined £3 each. Three others pleaded not guilty to a similar charge and received £4 fines. Two informations were dismissed.
Wellington reports twelve month period ended March 31 with total revenue of 122,994 pounds up from 96,619. Passenger total reached 20,105,732, up 3,208,689. There were 226 vehicle collisions and 815 accidents to persons, 190 due to passengers stepping from moving cars. Repair costs for damaged cars totaled 400 pounds.
Waimate reports a five room dwelling at Queen Street owned by Mr Branigan and occupied by Mr H Willet burned this morning. The property was insured for £200.
At Auckland’s Northern Boxing Carnival Tracy wins the New Zealand Lightweight Championship in seven and a half rounds, while Mongies beats Montague in bantamweight. Wellington bouts saw amateurs Kerr over Selway in six rounds and Parry over Donoghue, with pro Sault stopping Gosling in the third.
An early 20th century advertisement warns that sudden weather changes and drafts threaten chronic bronchitis pneumonia and related illnesses. It promotes Peps tablets as a fast antiseptic cure for coughs colds and chest troubles with metal boxes sold for sixpence and three halfpence.
The G. H. Carson Cycle and Motor Works on Tancred Street advertises low price overhaul and renovation services for cars and cycles this winter. They promise to send for your vehicle and guarantee satisfaction.
A North Canterbury Charity Aid Board meeting heard Ashburton delegates led by Messie Harper and Henry Davis object to centralizing control under a single board. They cited £9000 county funds and £16,000 donated to local hospital and aid, arguing Ashburton cannot afford loss of influence and would pursue alternative district arrangements.
Southland notes from the Otago Daily Times show flax millers hiring for the upcoming season with milling likely to begin in a month. Prices are expected to rise, encouraging fibre manufacture under reduced royalties, and Stewart Island fields may be worked. A French firm rejects locally graded fibre as below standard, awaiting official grading explanation.
Canter bury Farmers Co operative Association Timaru distributes a detailed pamphlet listing over 800 properties from an eighth of an acre to 9040 acres grazing and bush land. Freehold seekers should contact the manager land department Timaru for copies. Also notes F N motor cycles dominance in the Christchurch reliability trial with top finishes. RK Johnston is the local agency for field motors.
The Arbitration Court resumed hearings as unions argue 18 000 farm workers in Canterbury face wage and condition disputes. Mr Thorn asserts most smallholders employ little labor and that large farmers could meet demands, while detailing wage ranges from 20s to 30s weekly and arguing for overtime and eight hour days amid seasonal nine hour claims. The case continues with further evidence.
The owner scratches the favourite case while the punter ponders the course. He tells friends the Bunting may allure but he would rather back Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.
A humorous verse depicts an inspector, under the Act, grilling a milkmaid about her cows and dairy health. The narrator vows to use a telescope to examine the animals and the water, presenting himself as purely official in a satirical exchange.
Nice little cottage with five rooms and wash-house. Copper in brick with good water supply. Located in Petereres three minutes walk from Post Office. Government offices nearby include Fire Insurance and Accident Insurance departments.
A 3d full-sized Tin from BBY Bool Polish arrives overseas and is received by Shove who returns coupons with the distribution. The fragment notes a barter or coupon return linked to the tin shipment.
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