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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
2
The page lists July ephemeris data for the Moon including rise and set times, first quarter, full moon, last quarter, and new moon. It notes apogee and perigee dates with corresponding times and provides approximate daily values and calendar references.
On the 15th inst at Wellington Bell Wallace beloved daughter of Francis and Harriett Black of Greenstreet died aged 82.
The Governor's speech criticizes the government for shirking an important obligation to aid farmers after a severe mid year drought and bush and grass fires. It argues for coordinated statutory action by national and local bodies to prevent losses and protect taxable wealth, urging accurate loss records and broader grass seed relief.
Nice little five room cottage with wash-house copper and water supply in Peternetts three minutes from the Post Office. To let corner Cameron and Winter Streets House G Noorms with wash house copper and good garden low rent to a good tenant.
Advertisement touts painless extractions at no charge when artificial teeth are ordered. Teeth fillings available in gold porcelain amalgam and cement with reduced prices. Consumers urged to call and discuss options.
The article surveys early airship progress in Germany and France, noting Zeppelin’s twelve-hour flight and France's Ville de Paris and Lebaudy ships. It highlights military uses such as fleet protection, submarine warning, and topographical reconnaissance, with calls for British aerial research funding and imminent launch of Farnborough dirigible.
Nine degrees of frost were recorded at the Domain weather station this morning. The Ashburton Wire Brigade accepted an invitation to take part in the volunteers church parade at St Stephen's on Sunday morning next.
A Timaru resident counted 237 idle men on a recent stroll through wharf streets and town. Reports touch on wage issues for country teachers, saleyard sales, union invitations, penny bank schools, pensions, city debt, railway porters, and a fatal railway accident near Waimataitai.
The Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade held a half year inspection last evening with 18 members present under Captain Barber and Lieutenants Kidd Stephens. Council members praised the drill and plant condition, noted nearing completion of station improvements, and expressed support for an upcoming bazaar to aid the brigade.
Dr Nisbet of Dunedin gave a humorous lecture titled Queer Polk in the Shaws at Oddfellows Hall. Introduced by Rev G B Inglis, the talk amused a packed audience with tales of Scottish character and witty impersonations. Mrs D McLean played a piano solo. audience gave hearty thanks.
The Arbitration Court issues a one year award from July 20 affecting labourers in grain seed and wool stores in the Canterbury Industrial district. Hours are 8 to 5 with lunch. Saturday 8 to noon. Overtime rates apply time and a quarter or time and a half and double on specified holidays. There is a union preference within five miles of the Chief Post Office Christchurch. A special employment book is required. Justice Sim notes a dissent on wages.
A sitting of the Arbitration Court in Ashburton heard breaches of industrial awards affecting the building trades. Employers urged consolidating awards for stationary engine drivers, while several firms faced fines for underpaying apprentices and workers. The court outlined hours and awarded penalties, with multiple cases detailing improvers, country work, and permit requirements.
The court found Gates Lowry and Co admitted paying under rate wages to three unindentured workers without permits and fined £3 plus fees. The firm also faced two apprentice wage breaches under the cycle trade award and was fined £2 with costs. The session adjourned to Timaru.
London reports Sir C A Spring Rice resigns on ill health as British Minister at Teheran. The Joel-Shevier case grants bail at £5000 each. In Ottawa Conservatives press Britain’s embargo on Canadian cattle. Mr Wielding says withdrawal would be unwise. The American Federation of Labour vows to back Bryan. Quebec tercentenary greetings at Waterloo Station. Ireland’s Under-Secretary James Dougherty takes office. Lieutenant Boyle appointed aide-de-camp to Governor Carmichael in Victoria.
Sir Oliver Lodge reports electricity used in agriculture improves yields by about 40 percent. Wheat, mangolds, tomatoes, and raspberry canes were among the crops tested in the experiments.
In the House of Commons on July 15 Mr Snowden’s proposal to shift tea duties toward abolishing indirect taxation was defeated 280 to 91. Snowden argued no difference between coin duties and tea levies and warned tariff reform growth makes taxing manufacturers harder while tea and sugar remain taxed.
London July 15 Mr E A Villiers led a large Commons deputation claiming the Government betrayed free trade by joining the Sugar Convention and infringing the Commons. Mr Asquith rejected the charge as improper and unjustified, stating the convention aligns with free trade and imposes no sugar source restrictions. The government had announced the policy in June 1907.
In the House of Commons Mr A Henderson presented a Wesleyan petition weighing 12 ewts with 610 000 signatures favoring the Licensing Bill. It was wheeled into the House on a trolley.
Mr McKenna told Mr Redmond that Lord Crewe indicated Mr Deakin understood the Australian naval scheme would encounter substantial naval administration difficulties. He repeated Monday's remark that the plan needs careful deliberation and promised Mr Chamberlain, if possible, to present the papers on the matter.
From Portland to Dover seven submarines report an engine-fueling gas odor on Avolas group. Submarine No. 9 fell back and crew of six rescued unconscious, five later revived. Lieutenants Warren Groves and others entered the conning tower, gas fumes overwhelmed them. Groves shut petrol supply, stopping engines. One man remained in critical condition. Cause traced to a valve spring failure.
A child’s hoarseness signals likely croup, and early use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy may prevent the attack. It is pleasant to take and free of poison, available from chemists and storekeepers. Also notes a Timaru pamphlet on Canterbury Mariners Co op Assoc properties for sale ranging from town lots to large grazing lands.
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