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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 03, 1909

Page

4

Unclear OCR snippet of food items and prices

Fragmentary list of meat items and odd spellings with numbers and place names. Details are non coherent and may reflect a grocery or menu list from a historical page. No clear event or人物 identified.

Bidmead makes a safe alighting from balloon amid crowd

London reports Bidmead clung ninety minutes to a wooden ring on the balloon cord before the craft dropped and he landed safely. Earlier dispatches said a parachutist near Northampton lost his parachute and was carried below the balloon before vanishing before 1000 onlookers.

London Bidmead Northampton Ivan Hamilton

Parliament opens with betting and lottery reform plans

Lord Selborne announced new legislation to restrict betting and betting news publication and to address money lending in a move announced at the annual Parliament opening in Pretoria.

Pretoria Lord Selborne

Calcutta High Court Frees Indians in Midnapore Conspiracy Case

The Calcutta High Court acquitted three Indians previously convicted in a Midnapore conspiracy trial. Leading prosecution witnesses withdrew statements, twenty three charges were dropped, and police methods are censured. A rigid inquiry is opened. Bomb outrage authors were sentenced to seven to ten years’ deportation.

Per Presa Association Copsright

Imperial Press Conference Coverage Expands

Press Association reports from Australasian delegates cover politics trade agriculture and defence. Interviews emphasize migration and related policy topics shaping regional dialogue.

London

Women Press for Universal Military Training in Town Hall

In Wellington on June 2 a large meeting of women backed universal military training. The Mayoress Mrs A K Newman chaired as four speakers argued that voluntary service alone cannot defend the country. A unanimous motion urged the government to introduce universal training for young men and a women’s committee was formed to work with the men on the issue.

Wellington A. K. Newman

Return of Mr T E Taylor to Lyttelton Harbour Board seating

Mr Taylor signalled his return by moving to the seat beside the chairman, sparking a clash over a secretary's letter. He accused H Friedlander of rudeness as the chair confronted him amid remarks from Thacker and others. The meeting resumed after lighthearted exchanges.

T. E. Taylor Dominion Lyttelton Harbour H. Friedlander Taylor Mr Taylor Mr Friedlander G. W. Russell Thacker Paylor

Are You a Nuisance Disorderly House Advice

The notice urges readers to stop nuisances and noise for better sleep and health. It promotes Chamberlain's Court Remedy as a cure and claims relief from coughing. Advertisers announce R D Johnston has opened new stock of golf requisites including clubs bags and balls from leading makers for the upcoming season.

HE Bonnins Tor Ashburton Thad R. D. Johnston Tate Lane Lana's

Action Against a Dentist in Supreme Court Verdict

In Wellingyiu n June 2 the special jury in the case Rose Galvin v T. E. K. Burgess a dentist awarded verdict for the defendant. The action claimed 501 damages for bodily harm from alleged unskilfulness in tooth extraction. the defendant did not seek costs.

Wellingyiun Supreme Court Rose Galvin Vy. T. E. K. Burgess

Sunday Trading in Liquor at White Horse Hotel

In Ngahauranga at the Magistrate Court William Shortes licensee of the White Horse Hotel was fined five pounds and costs for Sunday trading on May 23. William Davis a barman at the same hotel was fined eight pounds and costs for selling liquor on the same date.

Wellington William Shortes White Horse Ngahauranga William Davis

Dairy Association Discussion on NZ Cheese Prices and Trade

At the National Dairy Association of the South Island annual meeting in Dunevin, Hunter urged a government inquiry into why land-made cheese nets £1 less per cwt than home made in Britain. He cited English cheese price advantages and looming industry losses, while others noted Canada’s influence and the need to improve milk and cooling practices. The motion lapsed, and membership was opened to buyers as well as producers.

Milne Quddie Ruddick New Zealand Canada Britain Newealand

Kidney Troubles and Doctor Morse's Pills Claimed Relief

A Toowoomba reader Mrs M A Harris details kidney trouble including back pain and fatigue. She attributes improvement to Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills, saying gravel passed and symptoms faded after regular use and ongoing weekly dosing.

Bright M. A. Harris Knight’ Street Kennedy Estate Toowoomba Dr. Morse

Opium Habit in China Highlighted by Missionary Visit

The Rev T B Kearney from Ichang in Dunedin discusses opium questions in China noting most consumption is locally grown rather than Indian sourced. He describes opium traffic seen along the Yangtze with exports moving toward India and stresses the inner history of China behind the issue.

China T. RB. Kearney Ichang Dunedin Tchang Yangtze Valley India

Suit bargains challenge credit tailors in town

An Auckland era advert declares choice suits cut by top cutters and made in a high-volume shop to beat 5 and 6 guinea tailors. It claims no credit, fixed prices from £2 108s to £3 18s, and urges readers to buy what they receive, cutting out deadbeat customers. It lists stores at the Arcade and Christ Church Wellington plus other cities.

Jess Nto Storger Davies The Arcade Christchurch Wellington Auckland Dunedin Invercarmill Palmerston Worth Timara Wanganui

Ashburton Forms Navy League Branch At Public Meeting

A Borough Council Chambers meeting with about thirty attendees approved forming a Navy League branch in Ashburton. Speakers stressed Britain’s naval strength, Germany’s rising naval role, and NZ patriotism while outlining league aims such as education, lectures, school prizes, and a Canterbury training ship program.

Navy League Ashburton Davis Messrs G. W. Hiller T. Bullock Hugo Priedlander Ft. KE. Bellhouse Handcock F. Ferriman Eliot Chambers R.N Chambers McNab North Sea Mediterranean New Zealand Great Britain England Neland Germany Asquith Krupps Britain Napoleon The Spectator Charles Beresford Lord Roberts Navy Nntso Treleaven Christchurch League Canterbury Burnham C. W. Parnell H. M. Jones T. M. Morrissey H. Davis W. A. Collins W. Nicoll P. H. Cox O. W. Purnell RF. Ferriman HW. M. Jones G. W. Purnel

Farmers Union Otago Branch Holds Annual Meeting

The Otago branch’s annual Farmers Union meeting in Dunedin elected G H Stewart Crookston as president and A S Orbell as vice president. Delegates discussed stock transport reform, lease renewals under 1885 acts, and compulsory military training. A uniform harvest wage rate was urged and a timber duty opposition was noted.

Dunedin Otag Farmers’ Union Scott M.P R G. H Stewart Crookston A. S. Orbell Waikouaiti Happey Otare

Poisonous to Health Letter on Smoking Harms Youth

A reader condemns widespread cigarette use in colleges and society. Citing Dr Seaver of Yale, the letter argues tobacco stunts growth, harms lungs, and undermines manliness, urging education and reform over strict legislation to curb juvenile smoking.

Guardian W. Jo. Seaver Yale University

Divorce hearings proceed in Watt v Watt and Seabie case

In Invercargill on June 2 the Supreme Court sat until 4 80 p m as evidence was heard in the Watt v Watt and Seabie divorce. The hearing was adjourned until Friday. A decree nisi was granted in Thomas v Thomas on desertion, with further evidence taken in Gorton v Gorton and adjourned.

Invercargill Supreme Court Watt Watt and Seabie Thomas ¥. Thomas Gorton

Business Women in America One Room Living Tips

Practical advice from a Writer’s experience for business girls in cramped rooms. Tips include using a steamer trunk as furniture, fifteen yards of imitation silk for covers, dark green cambric curtains, decorative paper lampshades, and compact storage ideas. The piece notes the rise of single rooms in blocks with water and gas, highlighting women workers as wealth-creating assets.

America Ladies’ Home Journal Ube New Zealand

The Great and Small: A Patchwork Fable of Birds

A fable-like tale follows a sparrow, hawk, eagle, and hunter each claiming dominance with the refrain I am great and you are small. The hawk and eagle seize prey while a hunter closes in, challenging the predators with the same refrain and ending with a shifting claim of power.

Vyrant

Investment Sums for Town or Country Securities Rates

A bold financial notice advertises special sums of £100 £200 £500 and £1250 for investment at the lowest current rates of interest. The ad emphasizes favorable terms and encourages readers to act promptly to secure returns.

Butchery business dispute over Ashburton customers

The speaker denies a joint plan with the Smith Bros to restart the butchery and reclaim customers in Ashburton. He states he understood they would not reopen and pleads for continued support from past customers.

Smith Bros Ashburton

Men and Boys Coats Highlighted in Ad Store Listing

A catalog listing showcases men's and boys overcoats including Mackintosh coats and rainproof varieties along with robber and rain-preaf styles, emphasizing a range of outerwear options for all ages.

Mackintosh Coats

Money to Lend on Reehold Securities at Low Rates

VyE HAVE MONEY TO LEND in large or small amounts on reehold Securities with lowest outrent rates. Easy terms of repayment arranged. Maude and Harman at Burnett Street Ashburton, Representative X Kennedy, Solicitor, Burnett Street.

Vye Reehold Hasy Rapaymany Varv Ee Maude and Harman Brurnett Street Ashburton X Kennedy Burnett St. Ashburton

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