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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 30, 1907

Page

4

Property listings with subdivided farms for sale near Ealing

Acres and properties across Methven Hinds Winchmore Kyle Seafield Wakanui Rangitata Coldstream Staveley Ealing Ashton Elgin Seafield sold as listed. Each site features subdivisions, water access, fencing and varying house counts with outbuildings. Inspections possible. call for fuller particulars.

Valio Ealing Mount Somers Hinds Winchmore Kyle Seafield Road Wakanui Alford Springburn Winslow Rangitata Coldstream Road Staveley Ashton Elgin Seafield

Borough Council Fortnightly Meeting Proceedings

The Borough Council held its usual fortnightly meeting with Mayor H. Davis presiding. reports covered finances with a debit balance of £545 16s and receipts of £78 1s 8d. Committee discussions included lighting, ladders for the brigade, street footpaths, and employment terms for labour gangs, plus plans for painting, water cart upgrades, and a tar boiler purchase.

Air H. Davis R. Clark P. Stewart D. Wood J. Davison T. J. Gibson EE. Friedlander Thomas Orr Nicoll Cyrus Williams M.1.c Minister of Labour Messrs Craddock, Sims and Co Friedlander O Ae A.V.F.B Clark Thre N. Warrison Peter and Grigg Streets Conneil Fire Brigade Hell Christchurch Fenmen Kael Works Committee

Ashburton County Rugby Union Meeting Notes

The Ashburton County Rugby Union held its weekly meeting with chair Rey B White and directors including W Hoelkins P L Orr and A J Tyrrell Baxter. Correspondence noted a Springburn Club forfeit of a junior match with Hakatere and the Hagerty injury claim with expenses. grants for injured players to be reconsidered. The Page apology to the reserve was discussed and the Leeston visit results were reviewed with thanks to the visiting manager.

Ashburton County Rugby Union Rey B. Whitehouse W. Hoelkins P.L. Orr A. J. Tyrrell-Baxter B. Cessells T. Turtill Cheat J. Pritchard Springburn Hakatere EL. Hagerty Prom W. Page Southern Cross Wes Leeston

Team praised for conduct by Baxter and Orr at meeting

Mr Baxter said the team’s conduct reflected credit on the manager and the Union they represented. Mr P L Orr, a player, concurred and accepted compliments on behalf of the players. A vote of thanks was passed to Alf Pritchard who controlled the team.

Sports Association Domain Board Baxter P. L. Orr Alf Pritchard

Correspondence Note on Opinions and Responsibility

A correspondence item notes that the opinions expressed by correspondents are not necessarily endorsed by the publication and that the paper disclaims responsibility for them. The statement appears as a standard disclaimer accompanying reader letters.

Ashburton Seat Contention Encouraged by Debating Youth

Observer notes Ashburton electors may nominate a candidate supported by local debating societies. The writer praises the young townmen for political awareness and vigor, hoping they drive better public debate and choice in the next general election.

Ashburton Wnh

Fees and fears over new public accounting act

A letter critiques the Accountants Act of 1907 detailing the fee schedule for registration and practice, the compulsory nature of the act, and penalties. The writer warns it will force many workers to change trades, questions the institute’s powers, and argues against certificated accountants dominating commercial morality.

Registrar-General Council For Registration Supreme Court Bank of New Zealand The New Zealand Loan Co Jabez Balfour Citizens Life City of Glasgow Great House of Gurney America

Trapper in Lonely Ranges Faces Grim Easing in Deivings

Fragmentary OCR describes a trapper in lonely ranges with eerie imagery. It mentions cattle, a pressman, night watch, and a looming danger in a desolate landscape. The text remains unclear but centers on survival and peril.

Grim Traminer Tss

Russo-Japanese trade and fisheries pacts signed

A Russo-Japanese commerce and navigation treaty and a fisheries convention were signed in St Petersburg on July 29. Dispatches report the agreements maintain the Far East status quo and Russia pledges to accept recent developments in Korea.

Petersburg VARIS Pimes Party Far East Ruersia Korea

Governor and Court in Conflict Over Railway Rates

New York July 29 a settlement ends a dispute between North Carolina's governor and the Federal Circuit Court. The implicated railway accepts a 2 cents rate from August 1 with a proviso that the highest courts speedily decide existing cases. The governor had refused to obey the court ruling and threatened to block compromises.

New York North Carolina Federal Circuit Court

Irish Party Severs Ties Over Dolan Letter in Commons

In London on July 29 the Irish Party censured Mr C J Dolan for publicly repudiating party policy and demanded his resignation. The meeting welcomed Sir John Hammond's resignation and expressed regret at Mr D E Blake's resignation on health grounds.

London House of Commons C.J. Dolan Dolan Hsmond Blake Sen 2 Seman

Dominion line steamers with independent propellers from Harland and Wolff

London July 29 Harland and Wolff are building a Dominion line steamship using quadruple expansion engines plus a low pressure turbine, each engine independent of the others, giving three distinct propellers.

London Messrs Harland and Wolff Dominion

Fire on a French mail steamer Ville de Gacoitat

Fire broke out aboard the Ville de Gacoitat at Circular Quay around 11:30 pm as the cable clock struck closing time. Engines rushed to the scene but flames had not yet spread much, with hopes of containing the blaze before serious damage.

Sydney Ville de Gacoitat Circular Quay

Appeal Court Hears Slaughtermen's Strike Case

Wellington July 29 The Appeal Court considers Keddie v Millar an appeal from Mr Justice Williams on a fined slaughterman's strike at Pareora Freezing Works. The case centers on whether a fine is a debt or a penalty and if a writ of attachment can enforce payment under the Imprisonment for Debt Abolition Act. The court reviews the Civil Court jurisdiction versus penalty status with counsel Bell and Stout for the appellant and Raymond and Herdman for the respondent.

Wellington Keddie Justice Cooper Bell J.C J. L. Stout Raymond Herdman Mgr Beil

Winter Eczema and Zam-Buk Remedy Claims

An advertisement explains winter eczema worsens due to cold air and indoor confinement. Zam-Buk Balm is promoted as soothing itching and curing eczema with a testimonial from Mrs G Barber of Petone, New Zealand. The product, priced 6d per pot and 3s 6d for a family size, is sold by chemists and stores.

G. Barber Nelson Street Petone Wellington N.Z Zan- Buk

Scow Relianee Ashore Near Manukau Heads

The scow Relianee ran aground seven to eight miles south of the Manukau entrance. The crew landed safely as the captain steered the vessel onto the beach to prevent further trouble. Lights keeper at Manukau Heads confirms the position of the derelict scow.

Auckland Manukeu Heads Waikato Manukau Heads

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