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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
1
A British Medical Journal article argues against state run medicine, saying professional self protection and market forces drive progress. It warns socialisation would hamper innovation, empower officials over doctors, and risk higher quackery while failing to raise professional status.
The New Zealand axemen carnival programme at Christmas lists prize money totaling £331, a record for the Association. A new event is the New Zealand championship in 12-inch standing block. Officials plan to seek Australasian Axemen’s Association approval to host the world championships in 2 feet standing chopping and 3 feet single handed sawing. The Axemen’s Cup of £140 is again included.
Unclear notes describe a tonic claimed to cure colds with mentions of Jedd and sovereigns. Abbey distributions referenced with unclaimed items and exchanges for Compons.
Auckland July 28 committees of the New Zealand Shipowners Federation resolve to oppose Councils of Conciliation arguing disputes should first go to the Arbitration Court if conferences fail. They also favor excluding professional agitators to aid amicable settlements and seek transfer of enforcement from the Arbitration Court to the Magistrate's Court.
Mr A W Bibby chairman of Pacific Steam Navigation testified on rebates before the Royal Commission on shipping rings. He said rebates ensure regular efficient services and steadier rates, while merchants noted it kept out guerrilla warfare and aided forward contracts despite fears of monopoly.
Reports from the Wabnate Valley, twenty miles from Gisborne, describe a heavy eruption at nearby mud springs on Saturday night. A bluish gray material filled a creek to 40 feet and covered about six acres, with the scene about a mile and a half from the road. The springs have a history of eruptions and increasing gas pressure, with potential bearing on petroleum location.
Mr M Stevens on behalf of the Dunedin District Charitable Aid Board reports a funding squeeze. levies from local bodies are due but not payable the Bank of New Zealand has refused an overdraft due to no legislative backing the board cannot meet cheques. government subsidy advance awaits Imprest Ball authorization to resolve the shortage.
Miss M W Richmond, delegate from Wellington Awarkland, spoke at the Wellington Masonic Hall on July 21 1907 about Unitarianism, its link to liberal religious movements in the Southern Seas, and the need to bridge thinkers and workers as religion inspires both rich and poor. She cited growth of the movement in 1907, highlighted home leaders, and urged loyalty to church and steadfast ideals toward a shared truth.
The Minister of Railways cited figures comparing New Zealand and Queensland wages. He noted cleaners paid 46d per day in New Zealand versus 66 2/3d in Queensland, porters 8s in New Zealand, 8s 6d in Queensland, clerks £80 yearly in Queensland and £50 plus boarding in New Zealand, and engine drivers 128 9d in New Zealand versus 134d in Queensland, arguing New Zealand workers had shorter hours. He also said a locomotive driver should be eligible for a stationary engine certificate.
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