19 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
1
A critic warns that rapid city growth signals national decay. He argues land tenure reform must precede farming revival, with Australia as a model for profitable agriculture and better rural life through schools, social ties, cheaper telephone, and widespread transport.
The Triple Alliance of Germany Austria Hungary and Italy, formed in 1882 to counter France, was renewed for a further term after more than twenty-five years. Italy joined to curb French expansion and protect regional interests including Tunis and Rome, while Germany and Austria-Hungary sought Central European hegemony. The pact has been balanced by dual alliances and Franco-Italian understandings to maintain European equilibrium.
The Laundry Exhibition at the Agricultural Hall demonstrates scientific shirtmaking with a machine able to process over three hundred shirts at once and uses dryers irons and darning machines. The piece notes advances in repairing linen and creasing efficiency. It also discusses Winnipeg Manitoba from 1870 to a later census, noting rapid population growth and a high weekly influx of emigrants.
A Brooklyn meeting recounted a Hindoo tale in which Twashtri crafts woman from diverse elements, then repeatedly returns her to man as he laments her woes. The tale concludes that men seek companionship yet struggle to be happy with women.
The London case details Edward Arthur Robinson son of the late Peter Robinson once a semi millionaire. He spent about £2000 weekly and faced bankruptcy with unsecured debts of £18258 and secured liabilities of £430340. The Official Receiver cited lavish spending including a £1000 banquet at the Trocadero in 1902 and a proposed marriage settlement.
At Palmerton North on July 16 the New Zealand Plaxmillers Association received a letter from the Agricultural Department on proposed amended flax grading and export regulations. The group approved the amendments but opposed using tow ropes over fibre if the weight remains within deductions, and favored appointing a scientifically knowledgeable chief grader. A lengthy debate on flax land taxation ended with a plan to send a deputation to the Minister seeking relief so the flax crop is not taxed as land value.
Moessie Craighead and Berryman showcase the New Kaiapoi Dress and Jacket Tweeds in vibrant colours and patterns that won a Gold Medal at the Exhibition. Ladies seek stylish, well fitted coats and dresses and visit the Craighead and Berryman tailor shop for up-to-date designs.
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