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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 24, 1909

Page

2

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.

Springburn F. W. Hill

Findlay urges cutting waste to boost national wealth in Dunedin

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.

de. Findlay Dunedin New Zealand Meredith Findlay Inday England London

Local notes on frost, taxis, and new plant at Timaru

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.

W. Reece Christchurch Europe Afr Reece Timaru New South Wales Methven Incrodnding W. Morgan

Harbours Bil next session and port trade gains

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.

J. A. Miller J. Craigie M.P Timaru G. E. B. Mickle Royal New Zealand Artillery E. J. Clough New Zealand

Lime for the Land Profitable Agricultural Investment

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.

Blackburne Smith Manchester Straat Chrietehuroh

The Man in the Street and Public Opinion

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.

Dunedin Froebel Society Findlay Ublic Apjyio Hn New Zealand Labour Australasia England Eearle

Maslin drops charge over hooting at Timaru rugby match

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.

Timaru G. L. Maslin Pirates Maslin Coles Hain Timara Shirtcliffe Fraser Hassall Ahott Pearson Referees’ Association Shirtclife C. A. Maslin Father Kerley

New Zealand Boxing Championships Finalized in Dunedin

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.

Dunedin New Zealand D, Hegarty Timaru L. Porter Wet Ington H. Wilson Canterbury T. Gundry M. Leckie Hegarty Dina J. Hegarty W. M. Campbell Otago W. H Wen Wellington C. Stewart J. Stewart A, Cooper P. Campbell Southland S. Monaghan J. J. Hughes Monaghan Cooper Cripps Jim Griffen Christchurch Australia

New Licensing Duties Raise Liberal Doubts in London

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.

Press Association London House of Commons Lloyd George Londen

Asquith Delays Budget Debate Amid Strain Seen

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.

Asquith Lloyd George Haldane

By election held in High Peak Derbyshire

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).

London High Peak Derbyshire Oswald Partington Admiralty Partington Profymo

Five-Story Building Collapses in St Petersburg

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.

Per Preas Association ST. Petersburg

Amendments Asked to South African Union Constitution

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.

London Lord Crewe Mr Schreiner

The Czars Visit Division Over Foreign Policy Debates

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.

London Foreign Office Arthur Henderson Vistt Charles Dilke Edward Grey Bosnia and Herzegovina Britain Crete Congo Russia Trish Labour South Africa Kropotkin Keir Hardie Rutherford Ponsonby Dillon McNeill Grayson

Death of Sir Frederick Holder in Melbourne Parliament

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.

Balclutha Per Press Association Coppricht Melbourne F. W. Holder House of Representatives Home Affairs J. W. Holder Oo U Sir Frederick Holder Happy Valley South Australia

Review of the Fleet Foreign Spies

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.

London Bellerophon Ab Southend

Postmaster General Cuts Telegram Rates in New Zealand

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.

Dunedin Windlay England

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