Block of Land on Main Road to Springburn
A block of land on the Main Road to Springburn is described as adjoining the property of Mr F. W. Hill.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
2
A block of land on the Main Road to Springburn is described as adjoining the property of Mr F. W. Hill.
Attorney-General Findlay argued in Dunedin that lasting wealth rests on reducing waste in life health work and capital. He urged competent management enforced by bankruptcy laws and capital access for productive citizens, warning against idle money and idle workers while stressing national solidarity and timely reform.
Domain Station records ten degrees of frost yesterday morning and eight today. Christchurch visitor Mr W Reece notes Europe's metropolis changing with hansoms and taxi hysteria. Timaru plans a cold storage plant near the main wharf with Hercules freezer and 20 hp plant, ready in three months. NSW considers a consumption clinic costing £10,000 for 60 to 100 patients. Methven residents form a committee to attract a resident medical man with £200 yearly plus private practice. Go carts offer: Wider down Qrrilé with fifteen carts in stock for buyers.
The Hon J A Miller informs J Craigie M P of plans to press Harbours Bil next session. Timaru port shows a 5756 ton rise in imports and exports for the year and revenue up by £1890.
The article touts lime use on land for grain root crops and pasture as a highly profitable investment. Lime is offered on special terms, with contact details for Blackburne Smith and (a) Manchester Street, Christ Church.
The Hon. Dr Findlay lectures the Dunedin Froebel Society on The Man in the Street exploring prestige personal and artificial, the press influence, and the evolving role of leadership in shaping public opinion in New Zealand. He warns against domination and urges courage to elevate citizens’ nobler impulses.
In a Rugby Union meeting at Timaru on July 24, G L Maslin accused two officials, Shirtcliffe and Fraser, of hooting during the Pirates v Timaru game. Three witnesses testified, with conflicting views. Maslin withdrew the complaint after Pearson’s testimony. Maslin may resign if proven.
The Dunedin event crowned champions across weights. Hegarty defeated H Wilson for featherweight, Stewart beat Campbell for bantam, Monaghan edged Cooper for middle, Finnerty beat Thomson for light, and Ryan defeated Ruston for heavyweight. Cripps and Griffen set to clash in Christchurch for Australian titles on August 24.
A Liberal deputation told Mr Lloyd George that the Finance Bill would levy millions more in duty with London bearing £ 666,202, while only £ 195,931 of the old £ 2,222,006 duty had been paid. Lloyd George complained London brewers blocked talks and objected to beer price rises before duties are settled.
Prime Minister Asquith announced a postponement of the budget debate likely for a fortnight. Newspapers suggest overnight sessions and strain on Lloyd George prompted the delay to allow recasting clauses. Only nine of seventy four Finance Bill clauses to be discussed before session close. Haldane hosted a Mighty Club banquet for Asquith as he extolled Taberalism fostering unity through diverse self development across the Empire.
July 24 by election in the High Peak division of Derbyshire caused by Oswald Partington becoming Junior Lord of the Admiralty. Result: Partington held the seat with 5872 votes for the Conservative candidate Profymo (likely a misread).
A five story building under construction collapsed in St Peters burg, killing twenty people and injuring many others as rescuers search the rubble. The accident occurred during ongoing work with authorities investigating the cause. Local officials confirm the casualty toll and coordinate relief efforts.
Lord Crewe met with Mr Schreiner and a deputation of native coloured South Africans seeking amendments to the proposed Union Constitution. He expressed sympathy but did not promise changes.
Parliament debates foreign affairs as Henderson criticizes the Czar visit while Dilke attacks Grey on Bosnia. Grey defends policy in Near East Crete and Congo, arguing Russia’s internal affairs are not Britain’s concern. Critics cite Russian toll and Dreadnought threats. Salary motion for Grey fails.
Sir Frederick Holder former Speaker of the House of Representatives died after a brain hemorrhage following a fall at the door of the House. He had recently vacated the chair amid turmoil over the Old Age Pension Bill. A state funeral will be held.
Two foreigners caught spying in the Bellerophon battleship engineroom were put ashore at Southend and had their camera plates confiscated. The event was reported from London on July 29.
Dr Windlay announces reduced terminal charges on land telegrams in Dunedin. Press cable rates to England will fall from 1s to 6d per word from August next, lowering communication costs nationwide.
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