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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 23, 1909
Page
4
A butcher expresses gratitude to customers for past support and requests continued patronage. Offers a price list for Prime Eve mutton and beef cuts, noting prices per side and per pound, with references to trimmed and untrimmed portions and sausages. Mentions small goods made by Mr T. Barber.
Local store advertises special values on men's rainproof and tweed overcoats starting at 25 shillings. Includes all-wool tweed suits for men and boys from 4/8 to 8/6, dark tweed shirts at 11/6, heavy all-wool Kaiapoi tweed knickers from 8/11, Merino undervests and drawers at 2/11, plus blankets rugs sheeting and towels.
Wellington July 22 The Appeal Court began hearing a special case on whether municipal corporations and harbour boards fall under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. The dispute centers on joining Dunedin City Corporation and Otago Harbour Board to a 1907 painters award and whether local authorities are subject to the Act. judgment reserved.
In Gore on July 22 the conciliation court resumed with dredgemen demanding unionist preference and a minimum wage rise of one shilling per day for Waikaia district dredge hands. Employers’ representative Mr W Scott rejected any concession, and both issues were sent to the Arbitration Court for settlement.
Wellington July 22 Dr McArthur ruled that the seamen award discharge clause does not require 24 hours notice while the vessel is at the Anal port of discharge but may be given before arrival. The discharge itself must occur at the ship’s final port of discharge.
A circulated testimonial collection extols Lane's Emulsion as a cure for colds and coughs. Letters from Stratford to Wellington praise its quick recovery effects and building of health, with users claiming lifetime reliability and widespread use across the Dominion. Prices listed as 4/6 and 2/6, with emphasis on large size.
Sub-Inspector Green leads complaints over seniority and promotion while Inspector Gillies backs his case. Warnings on political influence and calls for an appeals board surface as Constables Weathered Gillespie and others demand fair promotion, pay raises, and travel allowances. The commission proceeds to Christchurch.
The annual Conference of New Zealand Jockey Clubs opened with Sir G Clifford presiding. He urged weight-for-age and long-distance races to curb gambling and promote true sportsmanlike racing, urged clubs to publish meeting details, oppose unlicensed meetings, and warned against lax nominations and late acceptances.
At a London meeting on June 9 Lord Curzon argued most Indians have no political aims and favor domestic life, land, religion, and customs. He defended native postings over European, warned of a rising Indian nationalist movement, and urged firm governance to prevent disorder and ensure British rule endures.
Llewellyn Owen A Mus LCM AIM II O Master teaches music in all branches. Prepares pupils for King’s College academic examinations and related tests.
The article recalls the long pattern of Royal Navy ships visiting the Thames from the Home and Atlantic Fleets and notes historic visits by torpedo craft, destroyers, and squadrons. It highlights past arrivals, flagship movements, and the upcoming vote on Navy Estimates, stressing public interest in the senior service.
Auckland July 22 David Ziman managing director of Consolidated Goldfields Reefton gives notice to Waihi Consolidated Limited of his option to buy their property. price £45000 cash or shares. if shares chosen, in a strong company with £50000 working capital. completion within four months. Hokitika also notes Westland deputation seeks water power regulation changes to attract £150000 British capital for renewed gold mining.
The Orepuki rush is slowing down as unclaimed ground along the Tees line dwindles and Warden's Court formalities delay pegging. Reports pour in of new prospects and expectations run high that fortunes may soon appear, with awaiting analysis of samples expected to settle the excitement.
The Auckland Racing Club reports the season ended with higher stakes totaling 25 285, up from the prior year. A surplus of 83 07 193 was used for improvements and capital, with a new members stand erected at a cost of 5 550, funded largely from revenue.
Fire at Northland destroyed two houses this evening. One housed by Afr Simeon and the other owned by Mr C Pearce. Fire began in Simeon's kitchen where laths dried. Pearce's adjoining house also damaged. Simeon's furniture insured for £150 and other policies listed in the Yorkshire and Bond offices.
Mr A W Hogg arrived from Waikato to a large Labour and Garrison Band welcome in Auckland. He was escorted to a carriage as a band led procession through Queen Street to the Star Hotel where he and Mrs Hogg stayed. Hogg thanked the crowd from the hotel balcony, noting cheerfulness despite recent events.
A New York surgeon Dr. Reid claims a bloodless method to remove the appendix. He argues the approach reduces fear and nervous strain in the operating room, using a device that inserts through skin seams to spread tissues and guide the Reichscam between muscles.
A Fry's Magazine note describes an English horse sent to Spa that, though treated well, exhibited deep affection for its old race. The animal would rub its nose on unfamiliar English visitors and tug at their coats to hold them, a natural display of patriotic attachment rather than trained tricks.
A fragmented verse about hunting in Bengal and various animals including elephants, hippos, rhinos, and kangaroos. The speaker confesses fear of cold and mentions Woods' Pox and Faint Cura as hazards while pursuing game.
Property listing offering 4 acres with a six room farmhouse, outbuildings, and stock sale option. Location about 24 miles from Rakagia between Railway and Main South Road with lease in perpetuity, post office, telegraphy and school nearby. Also multiple building allotments for sale or let at reduced rents and mortgage loans available through T. Rullock.
Readable text shows TRE CANTERBURY CO. Lea EGG and company auctioneers at Tuam Street Christchurch listing egg poultry fruit and produce business with general auctioneers land estate and commission agents. Mentions late S R Wilkow and Co in Christchurch location.
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