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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 01, 1908

Page

4

Farmers' Union Ashburton Meeting Discusses Training and Arrears

The Ashburton branch of the farmers Union met on Saturday with Messrs Reid chairing. Cuthbert of Seaview joined, and a minister Railways letter discussed speeding Ashburton to Christchurch trains. Debates covered arbitration law and union participation, with Reid authorized to send circulars about subscriptions and attendance.

Ashburton Farmers’ Union Messrs Uo, Reid W. Harding T. Capon I. Mawson PF. Frampton H .§. Hayman G. W. Keadley W. Moses Messrs Chapman W. T. Lill Cuthbert Seaview Minister of Railways Christchurch Iurwer Reid New Zealand North Island Mer Reid Ashburton, Some Were Altered and Some Were Withdrawn. Mr Capon Capon Leadley Etoad Lse Mir Reid

Apple Profits From Orchardists in Early 1900s

A farmer reports twenty years of apple growing and marketing with yields averaging over £20 per acre on a 10 acre orchard despite hail and frost losses. A second grower with a 6 acre plot fared similarly, and a neighbor sold 80 bushels from one Wolf River tree in 1905 at 1s 8d per bushel. The author estimates one long lived seedling tree yields £40 worth of apples.

Wolf River

Canadian Polities Loom Ahead in Election Campaign

A Daily Mail-precised view outlines Canada’s looming federal election with Liberals led by Sir Wilfrid Laurier facing Conservatives under R L Borden and rising Labour pressure. It details party platforms from education and living wage to railway control, public ownership, and immigration reform, noting Liberal strengths and potential corruption concerns.

Daily Mail Canada Liberals Liberal Party Wilfred Laurier R. L. Borden Labour Party Senate Emjire Grand Trunk Company Canadian Pacific Canadian Northern B.C Hudson’s Bay Wilfred Banker

Tehuantepec Route Tested by American Hawaiian Line

American shipping interests push Tehuantepec route as a test of Pacific Atlantic water-borne trade. The American Hawaiian Steamship Company adopts a permanent schedule after proving a 30 day average transit via Tehuantepec. Agents claim New York to San Francisco freight moves by water in railway time, with 26 days New York to California deliveries weekly.

Panama Canal American- Hawaiian Steamship Company Atlantic Pacific Steamship Company New York San Francisco California

Owner bets on Woods Great Peppermint Cure in punting tale

The owner scratches his head at the course then tells friends punting may allure but he would prefer Woods Great Peppermint Cure. The remark captures a preference amid speculative betting on the race.

Puncer

Abbey Boot Polish Spreads Over Ch Booth Freely

Abbey boot polish spreads over Chesterton Booth, preserving leather quickly and freely. The product claim highlights fast leather care and wide availability.

ABBEY Ch. Booth

May Weather Report From Domain Obier Station

May observations at Domain Obier Station show high barometer 80.30 inches on May 21 and low 28.99 inches on May 7. Maximum temperature peaked at 69.5 on May 4, minimum 49 on May 15, and lowest 29 on May 30. Rain totaled 105.1 points with frost recorded on multiple days ranging from 1 to 10 degrees, including 8.5 degrees on May 29 and 10 degrees on May 30.

Domain

Size of Cornsacks Keeps Old Size Favored by Farmers

Farmers In the Farmers Union reaffirm the old cornsack size after tests show the new proposals fail to meet needs. Myr Reid explains farmers act to avoid harming laborers handling heavy grain sacks while noting less than a percent of sacks now require wheat and other commodities would fit the old size.

Farmers’ Union Myr Reid Guardian Reid

McNabbing Waikaka Station Name Sparks Debate

A plan to rename Waikaka railway halt to McNabbing provokes Maori community sorrow and a sharp critique of ministerial influence. The letter lambasts the move as a misguided modernisation and warns of more epithets replacing traditional names across New Zealand.

Umcnab Waikaka McNab New Zealand Scatch Waikaka MeNah

Measuring Earth's Sun Distance via Eros Observations

French astronomers led by Abbe Marcus compile 75,000 observations to refine the Earth sun distance using the near planet Eros. Result shows 92 876 795 miles with an error near 56 000 miles, projected to shrink to about 28 000 miles once all data are tabulated.

Earth Mars Venus Witt Berlin Observatory Marcus

Doan's Ointment advertised as perfect skin remedy

An Ashburton reader endorses Doan's Ointment for eczema pimples nettle rash and general skin irritation. The ad claims rapid soothing effects safe long use and cure for chronic cases with two to three pots. Available from Foster McClellan Co Sydney and local chemists at 8 per pot.

Dom Ashburton Mrs Doan All Chemista Foster-McClellan Co Pitt Streat Sydney

Westport Murder Case Hearing and Committal

The Westport magistrate commits Olaf Halinen and Andrew Andersen for trial for the murder of Ernest John Fousis. He notes that Connelly may be the sole killer and grants bail of two sureties of £300 each, while promising further evidence later.

Westport Ernest John Fousis Olaf [Halinen Andrew Andersen Ir Rawson Connelly Bourke Justice Johnston New Zealand Justices of the Peace Halinen Andersen Supreme Court Nelson Wilson McDonald Connerly Walinen Anderson

Old Century Carrier Sees Coffin Reference Before Death

John Wood a ninety one year old retired carrier awoke to say there was knocking and named Mrs Upton's coffin. His daughter in law and son did not know she was ill. The son reported Mrs Upton died the previous night at ninety.

John Wood Tiverton Xpress

Genuine Sanders and Sons Eucalyptus Extract Ad

A Victorian court and expert authorities endorse Sanders and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract as superior and safe. The piece warns against inferior preparations, citing a death from internal use and a cruelty claim from an ulcer treatment.

Sander Supreme Court of Victoria Sander and Sons

Local Footwear Prices Listed by Style and Size

The notice itemizes men's heavy nailed shooters special price and multiple shoe types for men women and children with sizes 6d per size rise and fall for many varieties including box calf glace kid and chrome footwear. It lists boys girls and infants options with varying styles such as nailed Balmorals sprigged shooters and springed sheets.

New Zealand Immigration Debate at Farmers Union

At a Farmers Union meeting on Saturday the scarcity of suitable immigrants to New Zealand was discussed. Mr Leadley blamed incentives elsewhere for drawing potential entrants to Canada and other dominions, urging more government advertising to inform English workers about New Zealand labour conditions. Mr Reid defended government efforts but admitted a need for bolder action.

Farmers’ Union New Zealand Leadley Canada British Dominions England Reid

To Let EW Cottage and Land With Fine Garlic?

IT BULLOCK advertises EW COTTAGE with five rooms and verandah along with a detached washhouse and about one acre of land. The note mentions a special sum of funds and a 5 percent rate, labeled under Q LEND on approved Freehold securities.

Bullock

Australasias Annual Infant Sacrifice

A Melbourne speech cites 700 infant deaths yearly from milk quality and heat in Australia, urging infant milk depots as a public remedy. Dr Wood compares Melbourne rates with other states and argues for municipal depots to replace private milk vendors.

Australia Victoria Melbourne A. Jeffreys Wood Westralia New South Wales Tasmania Queensland South Australia New Zealand Wood America England France Tultetin

Lace-Making in England Flourishes in Buckinghamshire

Flemish refugees helped lace craft spread in Buckinghamshire where it thrived for two centuries. Decay set in, but a decade ago renewed vigor by North Bucks and related societies revived Bucks lace. The North Bucks Lace Association at Haddenham employs about 400 lace-makers and runs classes for children and young girls across the county.

Buckinghamshire North Bucks Bucks Milgate Monthly The North Bucks Lace Association Haddenham

Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Cougs

A brief note touts a peppermint cure for chills and coughs as a quick remedy from Woods. The ad style claim emphasizes swift relief with a simple home remedy.

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