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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 26, 1909

Page

4

Findlay as a political philosopher in Dunedin lecture

In Dunedin on Friday the Attorney General Dr Findlay described as a political philosopher, outlining New Zealanders traits born of social conditions. He argued the people are a highly sympathetic democracy, with a tendency to challenge authority and a weakened reverence for religion and tradition. Public opinion arises from editors and politicians, with mass sentiment guiding leaders who sense the pulse of average citizens.

Dunedin Dr Findlay England Findlay New Zealand Masappon New New Zsaland

Long Service Awards and Notable Local News

Asrards for long service on the same farm were given by Huntingdon shire Agricultural Society with Philip Winterton 72 winning £2 for 54 years on a Woodwalton farm. Other items note pension disqualification for a London woman who married a German, a Nelson veteran boatswain Benjamin Bloomfield, an old stage coach driver Henry Grimstead’s death, and campaign spending by Labour and party candidates in Sheffield. A Glasgow wagering incident left Joseph Wilson fatally shot during a pipe-in-mouth stunt by two marksmen.

Asrards Huntingdonshire Agricultural Society Philip Winterton Woodwalton Burne London Benjamin Bloomfield Nelson Glasgow Joseph Wilson Wilson

Fires in Christchurch and Gore destroy stock and buildings

Fires swept two New Zealand towns with significant losses. In Christchurch a warehouse used by A Mitchell and Co suffered heavy stock damage and partial to extensive fire damage to the adjoining apartments, with unknown cause. Insured values total 2,350 pounds across multiple offices. In Gore at Waikaia a bootshop owned by Mrs Delargey burned, stock valued at 250 pounds was lost, insured only for 70 pounds, and the origin remains a mystery.

Christchurch Messrs A. Mitchell and Co New Zealand Express Company United Office Royal Exchange EB. G. Vaughan Queensland W. Wiggins Gore Waikaia James Winton A. Delargey

Blights and Diseases on Fruit Trees A Canterbury Guide

Canter bury fruit trees suffer three main blight types fungal parasitic insects and mites. Diagnosis guides remedies by type including arsenate of lead sprays for codlin moth and slug, oil emulsion washes for sucking pests, and Bordeaux mixture for peach and plum diseases. The author offers advice by mail or visit to assist with identification and treatment.

Canterbury San Jose Swift Dominion Tio D¢Dorgall

Obituary for Wilson Hall of Riversdale Southland

Par Press Association reports the death of Wilson Hall at Riversdale. He had been ill for about two weeks. his passing was unexpected. Married in 1889 to a Riversdale native, he left a widow, two sons, and four daughters. Hall was a keen and enterprising figure in agriculture and pastoral matters and well known in Southland.

Licensing Act case upholds restraint on liquor service

Wellington July 25. Two licensing cases heard by Mr W G Riddell MLC. George Avery barman at the Masonic Hotel charged with supplying liquor to Arthur Scott in a state of intoxication. Court finds Scott was intoxicated on entrance though demeanour was calm. Avery convicted and fined 20s with costs. Frederick Dobson’s charge dismissed. The judge warns licensees to inspect patrons closely rather than rely on appearance.

Press Association Wellington W. G. Riddell George Avery Masonic Hotel Arthur Scotti Scott Avery Ridsdell Frederick Dobson

Australia Beat Derbyshire By Ten Wickets In Heavy Day Three

Derbyshire 166 in first innings and 166 in second line, Australians chase with no loss to win by ten wickets on day three. O Connor takes seven wickets for 40 in Derbyshire innings, Whitty and Hopkins contribute with bowling. Australia’s Carter and O Connor chase set 0/0 as final.

London Derbyshire Gene O’connor Hopkins Whitty Wright Cadman Ibw O'Connor Chapman Hartigan Morton Needham C Whitty Ogonanur Bate Ye Gliver Warren Carkeok H Whitty Humphries Primper Macalister Ain I Gregory C Needham Ransford Macartney Morton Li Trumper Warren Woo Carter Carkeek Sis O'Connor J. G Whitty Patna Wearren Lowa Rickman Carter Aby

England Selects Fourth Test Team for London Match

London July 23 English selectors name a panel for the fourth test including A Maclaren R Spooner J Tyldesley J Sharp Lilley Thompson Barnes Warner L Hneshings Carr Rhodes Hirst. London July 24 Woolley of Kent invited to play in the test match.

London A. ©. Maclaren R. H. Spooner J.T. Tyldesley J. Sharp Lancashire A. A. Lilley Warwickshire C. J. Thompson Northhamptonshire J. Barnes Staffordshire P. P. Warner Middlesex EK. L. Hneshings D. W. Carr Ixent R. Rhodes G. H. Hirst Yorkshire Woolley Ifent

Chronic constipation cure urged by medical ad

A Sydney bookmaker cites dangers of continual medicine use. A patient describes relief after Laxa-Tone Pills, praising smoother digestion and improved health. The ad promotes Laxo-Tonie Pills at 1/6, with post free from the Laxo-Tonie Pill Co. in Sydney and local sale through Robert Totty in Ashburton.

B. J. Paylor Riley Berech Sydney Uae Tylor O'Connell Treet Robert 'Totty Ashvurten

Maoris Triumph Over New South Wales In Rugby Clash

In Sydney July 24 the Maoris defeated New South Wales twenty four to twenty one before about eighty thousand spectators. Wharepapa repeatedly helped the Maori attack while Pakera P Pa kere and Ratete starred. At half time NSW led thirteen to nil but Maori forwards surged after the break to swing the result.

Sydney New South Wales Hadl Wharepapa Pakera P. Pakere Ratete Maoriyine

Parody Poem on a Diligent Cottage Household

A humorous old dame famed for thrift and strict housekeeping. The poem hints the family had a cough treated promptly with Woods Peppermint Cure. It suggests wisdom in cottage care and child discipline within a prudent homestead.

O LET at Reduced Rentals Shop in Somerset Buildings

Office or small shop available for let in central Somerset Buildings, located centrally near Burnett Street opposite side. Arcades offer shop space with flexible rental terms and convenient access for business use.

Anne Street Lagmbhor Road Graham's Road Charles Street Somerset Buildings Burnett Street

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