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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 19, 1907

Page

3

Arbitration Court sets representation rule in award cases

Christchurch July 19 The Arbitration Court ruled that in interpretation applications a party may be represented by counsel without the other party's consent. George Simpson builder was fined £2 for hod carrying at a day rate. Timaru sittings next week and Christchurch on Monday 29 will set dates for several industrial disputes with farm labourers hearing fixed provisionally for August 6.

Per Press Association Christchurch Arbitration Court George Simpson Timaru

Government land pro proposals criticism at Dunedin meeting

Trades and Labour Council members sharply criticized the Governments Land Bill stance at a Dunedin gathering. They instructed the Executive to draft a resolution denouncing the government's attitude. The session occurred on July 19.

Dunedin Reed Trades and Labour Council

State Socialism Resolution Backed in Parliament Debate

Mr Barclay’s motion on State Socialism was considered and a resolution passed sympathising with the mover’s aim to urge Parliament to affirm state control of life’s essentials. The text also expresses strong disapproval of the methods used by the premier and the Minister of Labour.

Dunedin Barclay Theremier Labour

Alfred Smith Fined for Illegal Speed in Vamara

Alfred Smith a motorman from Christ Church was fined £6 and costs £2 3s for driving a motor car between Duonedin and Oamart at speeds exceeding the law. He did not appear but sent a letter admitting the offence. Prosecution arose from a newspaper paragraph about a motor record.

Vamara Alfred Smith Christchurch Duonedin Oamart

No-Licence Conference Resolutions At Wellington Meeting

The Alliance agreed to act as executive of the annual conference in the future and formed a committee to consider a first-class inebriates home. A resolution praised the general secretary for clearing Alliance debt. Mr A B Adams was re elected president.

Wellington A. &. Adams

British Rifle Camp for Australia Reaches Full Strength

July 18 1942 Sergeant Ommundsen gold medallist joins the British rifle team for Australia. Lonpos notes the squad’s upgraded lineup as preparations continue for overseas competition.

Lonpos Ommundsen Australia

Wool Sale Prices Reported for Lonvos Clips

At the wool sale on July 18 the average prices realised for the named clips were Elder alio 1s 2d Gear 1090 Kawakawa 103d. Mermos remain firm with crossbreds sometimes slightly in buyers favor.

Lonvos Elderalio Gear Kawakawa

Australian cargoes of gold and American grain figures

London reports two Australian cargoes of gold valued at 34s 9d to 353 per unit. The American visible supply is listed at 68,667,000 bushels.

London

Rakaia Stock Sale Reports brisk lamb demand

A strong turnout at the Rakaia stock sale saw 1841 sheep entry. Lambs sold 14s to 18s 8d with cross bred Rathers at 16s 3d. gross-bred ewes 10s to 13s 9d. Merino ewes 5s. Merino wethers 9s 3d. Poor cattle and pigs sold poorly or not at all.

Rakaia

Destruction of Wool Works at Timaru and Fires at Tapanui

In Timaru on July 19 Mr A S Palmer reported his wool works at Pareora destroyed by fire with total insurances of £1695. Palmer faces a substantial loss. In Dunedin on the same date a fire at Tapanui consumed the Prince of Wales boarding house and dentist Mr Thompson's premises. Whitfeld's building and contents were insured, and Thompson's stock had insurance, all reported with specific sums.

Timaru A.S. Palmer Pareroa Palmer Dunedin Tapanui Prince of Wales William Whitfield Thompson Whitfeld Alliance New Zealand Ofice

Parliament Proceedings on Musicians and Accountants Bills

The House met at 2.30 pm and passed second readings on the Musicians and Accountants Bills. The Musicians Bill moves registration of musicians and regulation of instruction and admission to the incorporated society. referred to a select committee. The Accountants Bill seeks universal registration of accountants and actuaries into one body. Pure Foods provisions were amended including new clauses on proof of truth in warrants and government regulations, with compulsory sampling by constables, and the bill reported as amended.

Wellington Sidey A .L. D. Praser Pure Foods Fowlds New Zealand Barclay

Wellington Labour Council Sends First Instalment to Sydney Fuel Fund

The Wellington Trades and Labour Council forwarded £10 as an initial instalment to the Sydney coal workers fighting fund and warned that a larger amount would follow. The NZ purchased hurdler Bribery is priced at £900.

Wellington Trades and Labour Council Sydney Coal Lumpers’fighting Fund Sydney

The Arbitration Law Views Of The Attorney General

The Attorney General argues labour questions from an academic view, stressing that individual rights are secondary to community and state interests. He favors enforcement of awards, even by imprisonment if necessary, to protect the living standard and humane aims of labour legislation, while acknowledging complexities in the living wage and child labor issues.

Legislative Council JeBarr J. Rigg Findlay Rigg Mr Rigg England RB Aevad Barr

Lodge Meetings Highlight Grand Lodge Visit and Debates

The Hakatere Lodge 1.0.C.F. held a well attended meeting with Grand Lodge officers to install officers elect. Grand Master’s Deputy Barter assisted by Townsend Cusworth Nind and Hunter led the ceremony, followed by a supper. The evening noted a total Order membership of 1,680,883 worldwide and 4,000 in New Zealand with £40,000 in funds. Also, Wakanui Lodge held a fortnights meeting featuring a Land Bill debate where optional leasehold tenure won by a large majority.

Hakatere Lodge P. B Grr Grand Lodge Bro R. Barter P.D.D.G.M .Bros Townsend Cusworth Bros Townsend Seo A. H. Sparrow N.G P. L. Orr Bro W. Butterick Brod Frampton Bro Butterick Bro Painter Bro Frampton Tro Johnston

Correspondence from Respondents Cited for Opinions

A correspondence note states the publication carries opinions of correspondents and disclaims responsibility for those views. It signals reader commentary and reflects journal tone on varied perspectives.

Plain clothes policeman praised for stopping train mutiny

A letter to the editor recounts a Christchurch Ashburton train incident near Rakala where a calm traveler halted two offenders with handcuffs after they harassed passengers. The writer commends the plain clothes officer for protecting the public and urges frequent plain clothes patrols to curb growing passenger nuisance.

the Guardian Christchurch Ashburton Rakala Roli¢Eman

Yancred street note references surgeon A L Zouch

A fragment from a historical notice names surgeon A L Zouch and mentions Yancred street in connection with a medical context. The readable text points to a personal or professional listing, suggesting a practice location and the doctor's identity.

Unclear UK Mail Route Details From Naples Incomplete

Fragmentary note cites a UK mail route via Naples with references to Ashburton, July and London in September. No clear dates or outcomes. text mentions dug in London and possible transit steps without verifiable specifics.

United Kingdom Naples Ashburton London

Vegetable Seeds in Par Packet Catalog Summary

Seed packet listing shows a broad assortment of vegetables by variety and type. It includes beans broccoli cabbage carrot celery cucumber lettuce melon tomato and herbs with many specific cultivar names from a historical catalog. The dense list highlights broad varieties as well as named strains such as Canadian Wonder Monster Negro Long Pod and Blair's Phenomenal.

Covent Garden Dell Windsor

Seed Packets Advertise 1d Per Variety List

A catalog note lists 100 flower seed varieties for sale at one penny per packet. Varieties include Asters Balsam Canna Carnation Chrysanthemum Phlox Drummondii Pansy Petunia Sweet William Sunflower and more. Remember these are only a few stocked and prices are one penny per packet.

Comos

Garden Seeds and Varieties Catalogue Advances

A dense list of seed packets and prices from a historic catalog. Includes beans broccoli cauliflower celery lettuce pears peas tomatoes nasturtiums asters marigolds sunflowers phlox cosmos coreopsis morning glories gailardia verbenas and sweet peas with per packet costs and per pint or per packet values.

Mount Cook Henderson South Africa Mammoth Cosmos California Gailardia

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