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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 30, 1909
Page
4
An advertisement urges farmers mechanics blacksmiths painters and others who labour to use Lane's Medoline daily at a price of one shilling everywhere claiming it is the cleanest most healing article for the hands.
Kenn a & Cameron offer special values in rainproof and tweed overcoats from 25s men s all wool tweed sac suits from boys s wool tweed Norfolk 25s men s dark tweed and serge shirts from 14 6 men s strong drill shirts all sizes from ether 5 1 boys odd knickers in heavy kaiapoi tweeds line of men s fine merino under vests and drawers at 9 17 each blankets rugs sheeting towels etc.
Letter to the editor argues widespread youth sexual ignorance harms morals and calls for open education. It cites parental blame, school scandals, and a headmaster removal near Ashburton. Advocates early, honest study using Sperry’s Confidential Talks and Church involvement to support reform and parental guidance.
A reader cites a Guardian piece and a Melbourne hospital study to argue flour should retain wheat germ. White flour depletes nutrition, harming health and teeth. recommends Creme flour as a model and links grinding methods to systemic illness and decay.
A collection of testimonial quotes from W Lavell, E Knages, W Hatl, A M Falls, M Cooper, and others across Auckland Wellington Greytown Riversdale Invercargill praising Lane's Emulsion for curing colds and lung ailments. Claims of quick relief and system build up accompany notices of two sizes 4/8 and 2/6.
Willington July 29 The Court of Appeal in Commissioner v Crown Lands v Bennie held the owner of a lease-in-perpetuity who bought the fee simple may extract minerals. Subsection 157(2) was interpreted to protect Crown interests by payment for mineral value, with waits reserved and Privy Council appeal left open.
The Wellington Town Hall crowd watched six round amateur bouts under the Wellington Boxing Association. D Tancred defeated D J Parry in the welter, A J Iggulden beat J Kutner in bantam, Cairns Porter's featherweight clash ended in foul for Posty, while D Parry and Posty sparked a strong display.
Bommergial Wheat London reports the American visible supply at 12,143,000 bushels and four cargoes of Australian wheat sold at 44s 6d.
Ashburton County Rugby Union held its annual seven a side at the show grounds with four grades. Twenty six teams entered from affiliated clubs. prizes were silver inscribed medals. Weather was ideal, gates raised £14. Senior results include Methven defeating Ashburton 5–0, Winchmore edging Rakaia 6–5, and Rakaia beating Southern Cross 5–0. Rakaia won the senior title 5–0 over Winchmore, with Sheriffs scoring and converting in several matches.
Longbeach dominates from the start and defeats Springburn A in the final by one point after a tight contest. Bush and Qarruthers tallied for Longbeach while Green’s late Matted goal decided the outcome. Bush also scored a Longbeach try. Referee: Mr Ironside.
In a keen contest Springburn B C High School edged Springburn A v Winehmora 6 3 with Murray scoring for Springburn and Bastion for the High School. Several matches followed including Springburn A v Southern Cross 3 0 and Springburn A v Springburn B 8 0 as the competition progresses in a packed fixture list.
In the semi final Convent beat High School by 5 nil after a tight first half with Smith scoring a try and goal. Referee E Radkin. In second match High School A defeated Borough B 3 nil as H Bell scored a try. Final saw Convent triumph 3 nil over High School A after six five minute spells. D McCormick age under 12 scored. Referee Mrs Pritchard.
Wellington July 29 farmers adopted a motion endorsing abolishing the mortgage tax and replacing it with an income tax. They also urged post fed agricultural statistics, seed purity measures with a seed warranty bill, and streamlined seed analysis. The conference backed farm stock inspections, manuring trials, dairy regulation discussions, and broader measures for rural infrastructure and education.
The Christchurch Police Commission resumed with Commissioner Dinnie aiming to summon Constable Wades to answer charges by Constable Fitzgerald. Witnesses for Constable Jackson praised his ability, noting his long service since 1892 and multiple promotions. Serjeants and constables urged higher pay and questioned confidential reports, discipline, and integrity across districts, with Hammond granted leave to present further evidence later as the Commission adjourned at 7 p.m.
AUSTRALIAN MARKETS Sydney July 29 Wheat and other grains priced across Sydney Melbourne Adelaide markets. Butter cheese bacon values listed. Hides demand strong at Melbourne sale. London cable reports frozen mutton and lamb market still declining with some tallow prices steady. No public tallow sales next week.
Mr John Stallworthy reports the kauri gum industry sustains at least 5000 workers with about 3000 more in casual digging. He notes monthly overages of 45 tons and gum values ranging from 50 to 200 pounds per ton. He cites Port Albert as a recreation fund example and mentions a contractor paying high wages to maintain gum extraction. He argues Crown gum reserves could employ many if drained and hints at a London kauri gum ring and Auckland merchants' possible links.
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