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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 25, 1907
Page
4
Annual meeting of St Andrew's Presbyterian Ashburton
The annual meeting at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Ashburton drew a good turnout of office-bearers and members. Rev G B Inglis presided as reports noted 160 communicants, 32 baptisms and 17 marriages since last August, with praise for Mothers' Union and temperance work. Financials showed income £650 19s 2d and expenditure £594 4s 6d, with building fund receipts at £1992 and expenditure £928. outro overdraft £347. The Sunday school reported 119 scholars and 88 average attendance, with other church groups reporting steady activity and a new fifteen-member management committee to be elected this year. The meeting closed with Psalms and the Benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Ashburton
G. B. Inglis
Minglis
H. Funge
Wakanui
Inglis
Mothers’ Union
J. Lane
J. Swanson
W. He Alen
Messrs
J. Blackler
C. Reid
W. F. Watt
Myr Craighead
United Band of Hope
Anewton Sunday School
W. J. Moore
Elgin School
Colin Wilson
Young Men’s Bible
P.wlm.u. and
Indian Mission
Blair
Outfields
Greenstreet
Winchmore
Dromore
Seafield
Seaview
Riverside
Christ
P. Walker
Messrs Watters
Reid
Watters
C. Wilson
Wharf Labourers Call For Wharf Gear Inspections and Port Baths
The Wharf Labourers Conference in Wellington on July 23 urged the Government to institute quarterly inspections of ships wharf gear and to amend the Warhours Act to provide port exclusive facilities with hot and cold baths and lockers for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Cape Government urged to seek federation with other colonies
The Assembly passed Mr Malan's resolution urging federation with the other South African Governments. Malan predicted federation within five years, while Dy Jameson urged a cautious pace. After the Intercolonial Conference on Customs and Railways ends in 1908, preliminaries for federation would start, leading to a National Convention elected by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
Capetown
Mr Malan
Cape
Malan
Dy Jameson
Qustoma
Burnsides Slaughtermen Strike Breakthrough Agreement
Dunedin July 23 The Slaughtermen Union has reached an agreement with Burnside Freezing World Christchurch Meat Company owners ending the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnside Slaughtermen
Dunedin
Slaughtermeon’s Union
Burnside Freezing World
Christchurch Meat Company
Slaughtermen Unions Move Toward Federation in New Zealand
The Federation of Slaughtermen in Dunedin reports a proposal for uniting Slaughtermen's Unions across New Zealand. Originating in Wellington, a conference is planned soon with Otago Slaughtermen's Union agreeing to participate and be represented at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
New Zealand
Wellington
Otago Slaughtermen’s Union
United States Herring Fishers Threaten Newfoundland Stopwork
St Johns July 24 United States herring fishers warn that unless the vivendi is renewed they will bring full American crews to Newfoundland leaving 800 colonials unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns
United States
Newfoundland
Derelict Scow Spotted Near Auckland Coast
Captain McManus of the Kawau reports seeing a scow ashore near Pakiri forty four miles north of Auckland with sails set and no identifiable name. On the Hauraki Gulf the Apami rescued a yacht with sails and gear stowed away, likely torn from Thames moorings. no name visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
McManus
Kawau
Pakiri
Point Rodney
Hauraki Gulf
Apami
Thames
Korean affairs and administration urged by Viscount Hayashi
TokIo July 24 Viscount Hayashi said the Korean Government cannot act with intrigue. The throne has nothing to fear from Japan but needs competent organised administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Viscount Hayashi
Japan
German steerable balloon makes evolutions near Berlin
A German cigar shaped steerable military balloon traveled against the wind from Berlin to Spandau and performed a number of interesting evolutions answering the helm readily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Spandau
Carnal knowledge charge at WhangareI Police Court
John Brown 2 Kanaka charged with carnally knowing a girl under 16 at WhangareI Police Court. Remanded to August 2. Prisoner to be sent to Auckland tomorrow in charge of a constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whangares
John Brown
Kanaka
Carnally
Auckland
Roy J Watsford 97 Grand Old Man of Austrian Methodist
Melbourne July 24 The Roy J Watsford revered figure in the Austrian Methodist Church has died at age 97. The long serving church leader was known for his devout ministry and community work across Austria. His passing marks the end of an era for the denomination and its followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Roy. J. Watsford
Austrian Methodist Church
Christchurch Municipal Abattoirs Denied Misconduct Claims
Mayor Papling of Christchurch refutes press accusations about the Sockburn abattoirs. He states the facility is run by a Government veterinary surgeon with a supervising committee. All meat bears the Government brand, facilities meet modern standards, and inspections praise the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Papling
Christchurch
Post
Sockburn
Pauling
Quarterly school statistics for Auckland district
The Auckland district reports 476 schools including 80 half time, with 84 527 pupils 17 658 boys and 15 869 girls taught by 938 teachers. Increases: 4 schools 3 teachers 205 scholars. Average daily attendance declined by 280 due to massies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Whangarei Forms Cooperative Dairy Factory Company
At a large meeting in Whangarei, representatives from outlying districts decided to form the Whangarei Cooperative Dairy Factory Company Limited with a £5000 capital in £1 shares. Five hundred shares were subscribed at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whangarei
Wellington Races Day Two at Trentham Totals Soar
On July 28 at Trentham the Wellington winter meeting continued with fine weather and strong attendance. Jolly Friar led Glasgow Handicap and won by three quarters of a length. Karori and Martyrium took major placings in their races. Regulation and Haydn, Waterloo Handicap, and other events saw narrow wins and notable dividends. The total handle reached 18888 pounds, up from 15441 pounds previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trentham
Glasgow
vJolly Friar
Intelligence
Gawain
Martyrium
Waikaraka
Pearle
Hack Hirdles
Aotea
Waioa
Haydn
Evenrode
Khama
Waterloo
Seaman
Mataaria
Southern Cross
Ben Jonson
St. Albert
Peece
Mukutihi
Warlock
Oblivion
New Zealanders Triumph Over Queensland In Brisbane Match
Eight thousand spectators saw New Zealand defeat Queensland 26 to 3 in Brisbane under fine conditions. New Zealand built a seven try performance with one conversion while Queensland managed a lone try. Controversy arose over a disputed line out as NZ claims the ball bounced in. The Carpentry team lists for a return match with the Bricklayers include Harrison Turner Hosken Smart Thomas Cookson Smitheram Harris Helen Smith Collins Davidson Pickford Murphy Reid and emergencies Moore and Tre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
New Zealand
Queensland
Fryer
Francis
Wallace
Spencer
Roberts
New
Carpenters
Harrison
Turner
Hosken
Smart
Thomas
Cookson
Smitheram
Harris
Helen
Smith
Collins
Davidson
Pickford
Murphy
Reid
Emergencies
Moore
Tre- Sisa
Transcontinental Australian Railway Plan Nearing Form
The Daily Express reports a practical plan for a £10,000,000 trans continental line across Australia. South Australia would raise a loan in London guaranteed by the Commonwealth, linking North to South with connections to Western Australia and the eastern colonies. The project, strategic for defence and opening vast tracts, would shorten travel to London by ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Daily Express
Commonwealth
South Australia
London
Australian
Western Australia
Queensland
New South Wales
Victoria
Federation
New Zealand Farmers' Union Plans Special North Canterbury Meeting
The North Canterbury branch met in Christchurch with G W Leadley and others present. A levy of £16 4s from Ashburton was noted. A special meeting was proposed to discuss the new Land Bill and Hills. it was decided to hold it at 2 o'clock next Wednesday for interested farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Canterbury
New Zealand Farmers’ Union
Christchurch
Messie
G. W. Leadley
W. T. Lill
Chapman
Ashburton
Leadley
Australians Win Davis Cup 3-2 Over Britain in London
In London on July 24 the Australians captured the Davis Cup by three matches to two. Gore defeated Wilding 3-6 6-3 7-5 6-2 and Brookes beat Barrett 6-2 6-3 6-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gore
Wilding
Brookes
Barrett
Indian Root Pills marketed as essential for women's health
Advert reads Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a superior remedy for women across life stages, praised by educated women and professionals. It claims health benefits including regularity, relief from weakness, and improved bowel, liver, and kidney function, with nurses and doctors endorsing the product. Also promotes Mellor's Boot Store in Ashburton and Woods Peppermint Cure for bronchial cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Morse
Marge
New Races in Africa Press Excerpt by Wollaston Expedition
Dr Aofor Wollaston and D Carruthers cross from Mombasa to the Congo mouth via Lake Albert Edward through the Miumbiro volcano region. They report new pygmy legends, a hostile Manyauema area with sleeping sickness, and a tense incident with a Congo chief. They observe natives evolving under distant colonial contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aofor, Wollaston
British Museum
Ruwenzori
Mountains of the Moon
D. Carruthers
Attics
Mombasa
Congo
Lake Albert Edward
Miumbiro
Reuter
Grogan
Kivu
Tanganyika
Dy Wollaston
Manysema
Dr Wollaston
Wollaston
Move to Unite Bowling Associations Across Colony
In a July meeting at Palmerston North bowls, representatives resolved to form a single Bowling Association for the colony. A conference with North Island and New Zealand bodies would set rules, prize money, tournament methods, and appoint secretaries for North and South Islands with alternation of annual events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmerston North
North Island
New Zealand
North
South Islands
Peppermint Keeps All Viewers Calm Amid Odd Rant
A quirky note urges focus on peppermint as the only item of interest while dismissing other topics. The speaker insists on avoiding delays and keeps attention on the mint remedy. No clear event or person is established in the fragment.
Gout Rheumatism Cure Advertising Claim
An old advertisement promotes RHEUMO as a cure for gout and rheumatism urging blood treatment. It claims widespread availability in stores and chemists with prices and mentions a peppermint cough remedy for children at 6d and 28 6d.
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David Thomas
Farmers’ Co-Operative Association
D. Thomas
Cormick
Deering
Osborne
Reapers
Binders
D, Thomas
Faling
Mount Somers
Hinds
Kyle
Seafield Road
Wakranid
Alford
Springburn
Houke
Winslow
Rangitata
Coldstream Road
Stavelay
Maling
Ashton
Elgin
Onal Mortgage and Agenly Gd
N.Z., Ltd
Timeru
Paice Be
Johnston & Barnes
Featherston Street
Colman
ST. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Labour Affairs
Willington
Cable News
Federation OF South Africa
Federation OF Slaughtermen
Newfluns Land Herringeries
Derelieétss
Korean Affairs
Pritchard
POLK
Tancred Street
A. & KR. Terris
A&a Key
Haireloth
Drapers OF Jality
Burnett Street
KEW Bicycles
Hite
Dover
Augkland
Per Press Association
Sporting
Barristirs
Cassotatead
West Street
Walter Plates
G. H. Buchanan
Perry, Perry & Kinneney, Solicitors
Timaru
Tery Descrip
Seattle
Rands
Moore Street
H. Bushell
Wlorist
Frusterer, Green Grocer & Lerdsman
East Street
Gilmour
Coalbrookdale
Westport
Presare
Benjamin
Benjamin Gum
Teavein
Pile Benne
Jas
Mellor
Mellor’s
Africa
Starplin & Go. Ltd
Alford Forest
Staveley
AVING
Maiden Bush
Heart OF Black Birch
Llewellyn Owen
S. Mus
Lgm
A. Mus
Aca
Smith Mackwell
F. Potter
Saddler
Burnett St
Barningham
S & CQ
Zelandia
Kaye & Carter
Grain and Seed Merchants
Ashpurton
Onen
Hughes
EGS
Far East
Manchester Bros
D* McIntyre
Ota
Keen
Abbey
Gorton
Hilworth
Manchester
Titan
Johnson &. Couzins
Manupacturers
Colombo Street
I. Reece and Son
Sale Canterbury
Cashel Street
Our Ashburton
Arcade
Abermaln
Oth
Peagee Co., Ltd
Thos. Brown
Hereford Street
EARCH
Greenwich
N.Z
Lones and
the Manufacturing Jewellers
High Street
Baker Bros
Uouigiewe Fur Ohing
Jean
Paylioe Department
J. H. Richardson
Newman’s
Somerset
Zashba
Baddla
Newman
Cospone
Thomas Hancox
the Proprieton
Robers
Bell, A& His
Ollie Oe Burrste
Street
Ashburtons
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