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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
2
The owner offers a 50 acre land block on the Main Road to Springburn adjoining Mr F W Hill. It lies within about six chains of the school store and post office and five minutes walk from the railway station. A low price is set to encourage a prompt sale with good income potential for a dairy farmer or investor. Inquiries requested for particulars.
James Small aged 43 husband of Ellen Small and eldest son of Mr John Small died at his late residence in Wheatstone on July 28. Funeral arrangements not stated.
An Auckland doctor urges action against cigarette smoking among youths. He suggests making male under twenty smoking a statutory offence, arguing state intervention could reform a grave social problem and protect future health.
John Duthie, returned from Sydney, criticizes Australian press for inflating unemployment fears. A drunkenness fine is imposed on a southbound traveler. Education Board keeps dual desks, and church conference votes on independent Methodist structure. Cadet forces plans shift funding to permanent staff with new rifle ranges. Local notices advertise a 1909 Stuart car bargain in Ashburton.
Reports include Narori ratepayers approving a 27000 pound tramway loan by 326 to 254, a Dunedin bigamy plea and remand, property sale in Auckland, a Sydney shearer trip for a Monaro farmer, university garden work updates, and various community events and incidents across New Zealand towns.
Lime for the land proves profitable for grain and root crops and pasture. Special terms apply. Full particulars from Blaskburne Smith and Co at 122 Manchester Street Christchurch.
James Small, eldest son of Mr Joh Small of Wheatstone, died after a short illness at forty three. A respected Wheatstone resident and longtime Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association member, he served as president in 1908 and was active on several committees. He leaves a wife and three young children. Memorials were placed at major Ashburton landmarks. Mrs Small Sr. died suddenly about two years ago while he was in Australia.
A motorist writes to challenge a Guardian paragraph about a bicycle collision. He asserts he was on his right, blew his horn as usual, and that the boy biked on the wrong side. Debate continues on horn sound visibility and street safety at arcades and streets leading to a motor garage.
Chronie Chest Compaiita is reviewed alongside Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure in a catalog entry. The brief notes indicate product naming and composition details, with emphasis on peppermint content and historical packaging references.
Australian press cablegrams will cost 5d per word starting August 1 in London. In New York, US House Conference action urges reduction of duty on regulars if free hides are allowed. Vatican anger over lists of English Catholics at Tyrrell funeral. a black list noted. Scottish coal mine talks fail as employers refuse concessions after ballots. Berlin reports Peter Ganter jailed for a hoax involving a supposed novel titled Double-faced Morality.
The Defence Conference in London is expected to lead Canada to undertake dry dock construction on both coasts to house Dreadnoughts. Prime Minister Asquith opened the conference at the Foreign Office with oversea delegates welcomed. General Botha is unwell and will miss early sessions.
A large city gathering led by Lord Aldenham denounces Fiscal Tariff Reform and Lloyd George's proposals as unjust and a threat to trade. Mr Balfour condemns the government for insufficient naval buildup and warns the Budget signals socialist taxation and erosion of private property.
In the House of Commons Mr Asuith said the Investigations for the All Red Route still face difficulties but are not insurmountable. In the Lords the South African Union Bill passed second reading unanimously with praise for those involved and gratitude voiced by Colonel Seeley and others.
In the House of Commons the Master of Elibank announced a government decision to grant a pension of £500 to Lady Wyllie. Her husband, Sir William Wyllie, had been killed by the Indian revolutionary Dhinghari.
The destroyer Ferret armed with a steel-cutting invention rushed a large timber boom in Portsmouth harbour at full speed. Reports note a remarkable explosion witnessed by officials including Mr Haldane and others aboard ships tied to naval activities.
Newspapers in Newfoundland claim that the Admiralty could enlist two or three times the present maximum of 606 reserve men if desired. The report notes July 29 at 10 95 a.m. as a reference time.
An old notice warns against taking Wood's Great Peppermint Cure for influenza. It references a filing date le 6d and 2s 8d, noting potential medical misguidance without endorsing the product.
The Wool Brokers' Committee meeting, chaired with London Chamber of Commerce input, discussed a proposal for Empire Congress draft in Sydney. It approved continuing the existing system and the one pound per hundredweight allowance, wary that changes could raise friction and widen short weight claims.
South African delegates expressed a desire that the Prince of Wales should open the first Union Parliament. The request signals informal legislative ceremony plans amid constitutional developments.
Mr Latham attempted a bold aerial crossing from Calais and landed in the water off Dover’s Admiralty pier. He sustained facial cuts requiring surgical treatment and received an ovation for his efforts despite the disappointment. The report notes a prior 21 miles in 20 minutes. In a separate official trial in Washington, Orville Wright flew with a passenger for seventy two minutes with President Taft present.
Press Association dispatch states Spain proclaims martial law in Tarragona Gerona and Barcelona as nine Barcelona soldiers swim to the sea to avoid firing on Melilla. In Morocco a Spanish detachment is wiped out near Melilla with about 400 casualties amid fierce fighting.
Anti war protests spread as rioters in Barcelona fire on a commander inspecting troops. The commander, a gendarme captain, three gendarmes and eight rioters were killed and twenty wounded. Other districts report demonstrations and railways halted.
London July 28 guests at Mr Hall Jones reception at Westminster Palace Hotel included Sir Montagu Nelson Sir William Preece General Robley Admiral Fawkes and others. Ward said the Defence Conference sought to strengthen imperial defence rather than Britain alone and urged cooperation to make it bigger better and more indestructible.
The Ryeach Chamber votes 306 to 46 in support of the Briand Cabinet. The ministerial declaration promises loyalty to peacetime policy, support for workers pensions and social insurance, defend the Income Tax, and proposes testing proportional representation for next municipal elections. Officials will have liberty but public services must not be interrupted.
A large gathering at St James Hall discussed unemployment and passed resolutions urging vigorous municipal works, Crown hand readjustment, and immediate Parliament convening to address the issue.
A Christchurch deputation including Mr. We Ei Cooper and officials from the Labour Department toured Addington yards to recruit single men for farm work, about 120 men were sought. Farmers blamed scarce money for limited hiring, while Hon. Mr Budde said public works pressure easing with open winter reducing complaints from workers.
In Wellington on July 28 the Wellington Gulf Club championship rounds were played at Trentham. Mrs Guy Williams won the senior championship by defeating Miss Lucy Brandon 3 up and 2 to play.
From rheumatic pains to a lame shoulder the balm is sold for topical use. Rub the balm vigorously on the affected area at each application. The maker claims rapid curing and invites purchase at stores.
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