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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 19, 1909

Page

2

Clergy access to state schools debated at Synod

The Anglican Synod calls for permission for clergy and accredited teachers to visit state schools for religious instruction during ordinary hours. It motions to study securing facilities similar to New South Wales and to report to diocesan synods this year.

Anglican Synod Weleslington C. C. Harper Nelson Board Wanganui Board Board For North Canterbury Oid Harper New South Wales T. J. Sprott Australasia

Go-carts Offered With Rider Down Quilt As Stock Grows

A local sale notice lists an ordinary weekly stock sale at Tinwald yards and announces a Go-cart promotion by BRD Johnston offering a Rider down Quilt with every purchase. The text cites strong winds, rain, and rising rivers, along with band reforms in Geral dine and political notes on Labour party origins.

Tinwald BR. D. Johnston

Dickens Illumined at Ashburton Oddfellows Hall

Mr Charles Davenport, famed Dickens entertainer and former barrister, presents The Dream of Pickwick and David Copperfield to large, sympathetic audiences. Critics praise his stage personages and lovers of Dickens are promised a genuine treat tonight with reserved seats at Mr Gates's.

Charles Davenport Dickens Pickwick David Copperfield Davenport Ashburton Oddfellows’ Hall Mr Gates

Burglary and threat arrest in Methven

James Gill was arrested by Constable Moore early Saturday on a charge of burglary and threatening to shoot. A railway hut near Methven station was intruded in the night, a revolver brandished, and the intruder warned the worker to stay quiet. Gill faces remand today in court. Entrance to the hut was gained via a small window. The railway minister has advised that a verandah will be erected at Methven station this year. Frosty weather continues with a favourable winter and lambs appearing in the district.

James Gill Moore Methven Railwaya Hardy M P

Aggiderts and Deaths in Chrisichurch and Dunedin

Harold Melville Stevenson aged twenty four was found dead in the river after disappearing June 23 leaving a double barrel gun and bicycle. James Gibson a forty nine year old butcher died after a sudden illness and an epileptic fit was given as the cause at an inquest in Dunedin.

Chrisichurch Harold Melville Stevenson Dunedin James Gibson Gibson

Ward to dine in Commons on NZ cable signatories

Sir Joseph Ward will be entertained at luncheon in the House of Commons August 12 chaired by Mr J Cathcart Wason to mark the signing of signatures from four hundred MPs on the cable despatched to New Zealand government praising the Dreadnought offer. Mr Asquith and Mr Balfour will participate. Wason long served Ashburton county.

Per Presa Association London Joseph Ward House of Commons J. Cathcart Weson New Zealand Asquith Balfour

Lloyd George Sees End of Depression Ahead at Bankers Dinner

London July 18 Mr Lloyd George told bankers and merchants at the Lord Mayor’s dinner that indications point to the period of severe depression soon ending. He noted improvements in banking returns, especially the Railway Goods Department, suggesting better times may come shortly.

London Lloyd George

Kolapore Cup Result Names Top Squads in India Match

Canada won the Kolapore Cup with 765 points on July 18 in London. Fransvaal scored 755, Natal 750, Germany 747, and the Motherland 742 points.

London Canada Natal Germany Motherland

Sir William Wyllie Murder Claims by Indian Advocate

Krishnavarma denies involvement in Sir William Wyllie murder in a Times letter. He supports the deed and calls the author a martyr for Indian independence.

Sir William Wyllie London Krishnavarma the Times William Wylie

Mixed marriage rocks Spanish royal circles in Coburg

Beatrice daughter of the late Duke of Edinburgh marries Prince Alfonso of Orleans in Coburg. The couple’s union prompts a royal decree stripping him of his Infante title and military privileges and he faces court discipline for marrying without consent. They begin a southward honeymoon and plan residence at Edinburgh Palace Coburg.

Madrid Coburg Beatrice Duke of Edinburgh Alfonso of Orleans Spain Infante Alfonso Beatrice of Coburg Edinburgh

Runciman Withdraws Education Act Regulation

Under mounting pressure in London on July 27, Mr Runciman withdraws the regulation requiring colleges to provide training explaining the Bible and preparing students to give instruction under the Education Act.

London Runciman

Thorne Suspension Expunged by Commons Amid Debate

In the House of Commons a motion by Mr Asquith to expunge the records of Mr Thorne’s suspension was agreed to unanimously. The Trade Boards Bill reached its third reading with Unionist amendments opposing foreign goods and outbound work under wage-rate concerns. those amendments were rejected as introducing fiscal questions.

House of Commons Asquith Thorne Trade. Boards United Kingdom London Trade Boards

Lords Speak On Finance Bill At Conservative Banquet

The Marquis of Lansdowne and peers urged a balanced view on the Finance Bill. They argued the Lords must not be mere instruments of the Treasury and should consider burdens and fairness, resisting threats and vapourings while remaining open to scrutiny.

Marquis of Lansdowne House of Lords

Westminster Gazette Urges Government to Drop Dickinson Amendment

The Westminster Gazette calls for dropping the Dickinson amendment to reduce friction with the House of Lords and landowners. It argues that valuing agricultural feed could be used to claim constitutional strain and undermine support for the proposal.

London House of Lords Westminster Gazette

Churchill backs full Budget discussion in Edinburgh clash

Mr Winston Churchill speaking in Edinburgh replying to Lord Lansdowne urged that the Budget be fairly and fully debated. He said amendments and mutilation would not be agreed to and warned that if the House of Commons does not shape the bill in its final form it should leave without changes.

Chappie Jexguasp Wellington London New Zealand Dr. Chapple Chapple Winston Churchill Edinburgh Lord Lansdowne House of Commons House of Common

Wreck of a Barque Craigisla Off Westport

The Norwegian barque Craigisla under Captain Fengelsen left Westport December 5 for Matupi New Britain. She disappeared in the China Sea on the voyage to Rangoon. The crew survived after 99 hours in a boat and were picked up by the steamer Nagpatira and landed at Hong Kong with no loss of life.

Westport Craigisla Fengelsen Matupi New Britain China Sea Rangoon Hong Kong

Drovers Union Conciliation Held Over Wage Demands

The Drovers Union held a conciliation session led by Mr Hally amid disputes with 180 employers. Demands include a weekly wage of £3 10s for 54 hours, casual calls at 7s 6d per hour, and 6d extra per subsequent hour. The union seeks wage safeguards without extending to shepherds. evidence is being gathered to support claims.

Eee Ae Apier Hally

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