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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
2
The owner seeks a quick sale of a 50 acre heavy reclaimed swamp land adjoining F W Hill, ting-fenced and watered by natural sources, within five minutes walk of the railway station. Low price offered to attract investors or a dairy farmer for a good income.
LDS surgeon F R Flintan from the Royal College of Surgeons will reside in Methven starting July 8 and may be consulted daily at the Methven Dental Surgery.
The Ashburton dental practice of Zough Maw and Guardian announces new building works on Burnett Street with contact phone 56 for appointments and inquiries.
On July 27 at Ashburton Jane Frances Bellemin widow of the late Albert Bellemin of Christ church and beloved mother of Albert Bellemin and Mrs F Nelson Mayfield, asleep with Jesus.
The article reports on British advocacy for proportional representation as a remedy for minority domination and unequal cityRepresentation. It cites Earl Grey and Winston Churchill expressing support for broader reform and three or more member constituencies to preserve parliamentary strength while expanding elector freedom.
Ashburton County Council Borough Council and Hampstead Town Board back a common approach to relief work, favoring local residents over out of town labor. Mrs Wilson notes rent absorbs most relief funds and distress grows among Christchurch women. Wheat farming in New Zealand faces export and yield uncertainties as officials debate accurate statistics and future supply.
The report lists varied local items from Timaru and nearby areas including a South-bound trip of Hon G J Smith ML G, a new lady medical practitioner in Timaru, and entries for band contests at Kaiapoi with eight bands. It notes council decisions on Sunday opening of Caroline Bay tea rooms, ambulance certificates, immigration arrivals, Oddfellows entertainment, and municipal issues on hawks, shovels, and road work.
Telegraphs report Westerly gales rain probable and falling glass with southerly shift and stormy weather after about 36 hours. Ashburton Rifle Corps to mark thirtieth anniversary in August. Large sums sent north to Auckland mining shares. Cattle moved from Fairlie to Addington. June arrivals 1927 departures 2671. June figures: arrivals 2706 departures 2758. Timaru to hear Dr Findlay on democracy reforms. Local farming reports drought and frost contrasts with 1908 temps. Ashburton bowling green looks strong for next season. South Canterbury Education Board receives 21 applications for agricultural instructor. Robert McNab mails from Hobart about edition and travel plans. Waimate men arrested for ham theft. Geraldine Church approves £200 gift toward hall with match funding. Methven Hall Company annual meeting set. Watch ad ends with Niecker Lever detail.
The Australians lost two wickets for 77 at London with 14 000 spectators. Hirst opened with Barnes and Blythe bowling. Macartney and Bardlsey contributed a brisk stand. Batting details show Australia 147, England 86 at lunch then halted by rain. final scores note key dismissals and bowling figures for Barnes Blythe Laver and others.
The Imperial Cricket Conference proposes a four year cycle where each country visits and is visited by every other, banning back to back seasons. The first triangular test to start in 1919 would have England Australia and South Africa play six tests in England, each pair meeting three times, with half the gross gate receipts from matches they participate in.
The Australian and New Zealand bluejackets were paraded at Buckingham Palace attended by the Green Prince and Princess of Wales and other dignitaries. The King urged the training gains as a seed for naval development in the colonies. Canadian high school singers travel on a three week trip to Britain and mining districts vote for a strike in support of Scottish miners. Lieutenant Shackleton discussed exploration funding and NZ generosity. USA tariff talks propose free hides if boots and shoes rates are cut.
London July 27 M Bleriot received a grand welcome at the Savoy Hotel with Mr Haldane among early felicitators. Twenty five thousand spectators viewed the monoplane and a small admission fee raised a 200 donation for ps hospital.
A hall near Alessandria, Italy, collapsed during a Franciscan monk’s lecture to 10 listeners. Rescue efforts by Carbineers saved 80, while some remain trapped under the ruins.
The Tehran government offers the ex-Shah a pension of 3000 pounds sterling in exchange for immediate resignation, as reported by Reuters' Teheran correspondent.
Sir Edward Grey's speech on the Czar’s visit drew general gratitude in Russia but sparked protests in Britain from Irish and Labour benches. Professor Parks of Liverpool University defended Keir Hardie’s attacks while noting Russia’s reactionary court. the Czar reportedly intervenes to curb executions except for brutal cases.
In Sydney the Farmers Conference votes to increase military forces and subsidies to the British Navy, supports rifle clubs, and funds for a fleet while motions for Australian cruisers, torpedo boats, and a land and income tax are rejected. Also notes tramway strike critique and mine accident in Perth with one presumed casualty.
Vague note claims peppermint cure from Wigebs case. Message says it never fails and mentions a 25 od figure. Sparse readable facts limit clarity.
In Commons Committee of Supply Mr McKenna announced a plan to lay down four contingent Dreadnoughts by April 1910 with completion by March 1912. He cited foreign programs from Italy and Austria and urged early laying of the ships while noting Britain’s aim to secure sea dominance amid international tensions.
London July 27 Sir Joseph Ward arrived with his party and was greeted by prominent figures. He praised the Defence Conference as pivotal for the Empire, stressing naval supremacy as essential to Empire safety and urging unity with the Premiers Conference deemed less practically fruitful. Wellington reports Ward and party well. Dover address welcomed by mayor and citizens.
Lime for grain, root crops, or pasture is a highly profitable investment. Special terms available. Full particulars from Blackburne, Smith and Co. at 122 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
A western youth with a chest cold fails to heed warnings and dies from bronchial illness. The tale contrasts his neglect with Woods Peppermint Cure, urging readers to guard their breathing and avoid letting a cold worsen.
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