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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
1
The July lunar phases listed include Last Quarter on the 19th at 6 98 p.m. New Moon on the 17th at 10 28 p.m. First Quarter on the 25th at 11 15 p.m. The entries appear as a historical almanac style schedule with times and phases.
A retrospective on Lola Montez portrays her as a dazzling yet controversial figure who captivated kings, emperors, and artists across Europe and the Americas. The piece notes her influence in Bavaria, her battles with Jesuits, and her dramatic life from marriage to public notoriety, ending in a penitent royal-church memory.
Local farmers report low borrowing rates and slack land values, delaying cultivation and reducing labour hires. The piece notes land reaggregation, rising debt pressures, and wider economic mood affecting farming, with other brief items on road racing plans, library purchases, and local notices.
Lime for the land profitable investment for grain root crops or pasture. Lime supplied on special terms. Full particulars from Blackburne Smith and Co. 122 Manchester Street Christchurch.
In London on July 14 Mr G V Fiddes principal clerk in Ng Colonial Office has succeeded R Antrobus as Assistant Under-Secretary to the Colonial Office. In the Commons Mr Churchill said an informal discussion on the All Red Route would be possible during the forthcoming conference with colonial representatives.
Lord Roberts describes territorial force as a framework filler and warns against gambling with safety. The Duke of Norfolk backs the bill while others urge cautious trial of Haldane plan. An amendment passes 12 to 193 amid a divided peerage. The Times notes growing support despite a narrow majority.
Received July 15 8 30 am in the Lords debate on Lord Roberts Bil Lord Crewe warned the Lords the Bill aimed at Ireland where portions of the population faced disloyalty accusations He claimed many in Britain would object to their sons mixing with what they term gutter children Unionist papers contrast his blunt stance with Milner and Bishops supporting class fusion
In the House of Commons Lloyd George promised to exempt agricultural land from new taxes unless value shifts to another category such as building. The government will also exempt buildings valued under £500.
Berlin reports that Herr Mollwitz, Minister of the Interior, succeeds Prince von Bulow as Chancellor of the German Empire. The change was received on July 15 at 10:55 a.m. local time after the announcement on July 14.
Australia defeated Gloucester Shire by an innings and five runs in dull weather. Langdon led the scoring with a long 53 and a second-century partnership with Parker, while Sewell and others contributed key wickets. Bowling highlighted by Armstrong and Whitty helped Australia seal the win with strong innings and effective fielding.
Mrs Sarah McBurney of Unner Hutt New Zealand says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is the best medicine for coughs in children after a lengthy trial with no bad effects. She has used it for years and will have no other, a sentiment shared by all her friends. For sale by chemists and storekeepers.
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