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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
4
A butcher expresses gratitude to customers for liberal support and seeks continued patronage. Offers Prime Ewe Mutton and Beef with detailed cash prices per cut and notes small goods crafted by Mr T Barber.
Mrs Flora Annie Steel lectured on The Women of India at Manchester University, arguing that Indian women are generally happy and domestic labour dominates. She warned Western sympathy risks misunderstanding zenana life and urged a holistic view of India's social and political issues including Young India, religion, and Labour Party policies.
Dr Arthur, president of the Immigration League of Australia, argues at the Royal Colonial Institute that Britain risks decline as emigration drains subjects. He notes high birthrates abroad and calls for imperial policies directing emigrants to overseas dominions like Canada, Australia, and South Africa to strengthen the Empire.
Sir William Ramsay writes from University College on May 4 evaluating pitch blends from the Trenwith mine. He concludes Cornish ores are equal in productivity for radioactive materials to any pitch blend worldwide and urges immediate plant installation for regular extraction on a large commercial basis.
The unemployment figures show 149 registered with 145 dependents and 99 single. In Wellington the relief fund is £740. a deputation urged subsidy for Mount Victoria carriage drive and Kilbirnie recreation ground ahead of a fever hospital expansion costing £2000. The Minister noted limited subsidy, potential Victoria College funding, and possible work from Legislative Council building alterations to absorb unemployed workers. The cabinet will respond tomorrow.
Melbourne July 18 Dr Wilson representative asks permission to lay on the table a bone of an ass in commemoration of Mr Webster’s record making censure motion speech. The Speaker declined saying such a question needs no answer.
At a meeting in Auckland on July 14 the Auckland Rugby Union approved modifications to its local championship rules citing autonomy to adapt games. A letter from the New Zealand Rugby Union was read noting affiliated unions may govern local competitions under the game laws. The decision aligns with statements from NZRU executives Galbraith and Dixon that such changes avoid conflict with the English Rugby Union. A separate match Hampstead defeated Wapipstead Borough B in the public schools competition.
Letters in the Manawatū Standard discuss Mr Chisholm Robertson and the Premier threat claim. W F Durward defends Robertson’s character, noting his Boer War credentials and steady conduct, while disputing the violent labels.
The memorandum on the general labourers dispute argues it should have been filed as three separate disputes for builders contractors and quarry owners. The Court delays full award on quarry owners and redirects conciliation with a conference and possible supplementary award, noting exemptions for certain contractors and local bodies.
Canterbury boxing championships under Christchurch Sports Club auspices saw first round bouts at Theatre Royal Christchurch on Wednesday. Results include Bantamweight Ridgley beating OConnell and Nelligan defeating Parker. Featherweight Wilson over Higgins. Lightweight Ful ton over Morrissey with Thomson beating Pave. Middleweight Cade over Corbett and Kings cote over Mathewson. Heavyweight Ruston defeating Shaw and Ballin beating Campbell. Final and semi finals conducted Thursday before a packed house with further wins listed for Nolligay, Shomsan, Griffins, Parratt, Pemborthy, Cade, and Mingscott.
Final race details record Ruston of Dunedin 12st 4lbs and Cross of Christchurch 12st 4lbs in heat J. Final shows Tuston defeated Ballin of Christchurch 12st 3lbs. Ballin placed second.
Mr Walter Wellman outlines a plan to reach the North Pole by airship America with Melvin Vaniman from Paris, aiming for a Spitzbergen base by May and a August start if weather allows. He notes prior failures, Arctic logistic steps, and the vessel’s fuel, crew, and sledging provisions for a possible final leg to the Pole.
Perry, He and Kinnerney, Timarnu, Gene and Temuka offer funds to lend on approved freehold securities with interest at low current rates. Principal repayable by instalments if desired. International clientele in Temuka market area.
At the Auckland branch meeting of the Liberal and Federal Association a resolution moved by City Coroner Mr Gresham was passed urging the Government to establish a foundling hospital. The measure aims to curb infant abandonment and infanticide by providing care for newborns.
A fragment references a product called Yor Chronic Chest Companita and Woods Great Peppermint Cure with unclear context. It mentions gd and 2 gd but provides no verifiable details or outcomes.
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