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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 06, 1914

Page

4

Borough Notices and Local Events Listed for Wills Street Area

Municipal Chambers outlines include School Committees at 7.30, Wills Street and Methodist Church events at 7.30, and His Majesty's Theatre Band of Hope program. Also mentions 7.90 and 7.30 as times in the Borough Council schedule and local pictures of community groups.

St. Stephen’s St. Andrew’s Baring Square Quits Street Methodist Baptist Church of Christ Tancred Street Wills Street Band of Hope His Majesty's Theatre B.—Pictures

Timaru Offers Cheaper Trade Rates Over Lyttelton

A discussion on railway rates between Lyttelton and Ashburton shows Timaru offering lower costs for many goods. Historic figures compare per ton and per bale charges for frozen meat grain iron heavy goods cement coal and more, suggesting Timaru’s prices are generally favorable despite concerns over port calls.

Lyttelton Ashburton G. Laurenson Timaru Fairfeld Fairfield Timaru ‘Herald

Various Local Dispatches From New Zealand and Wellington

Press telegrams report Sir Hartmann Just leaving for New Zealand en route to America and England. Wellington and Supreme Court news include a £1747 dredging slip contract award and a £7000 damages claim reduced to £150 plus costs after a fall on a footpath. A divorce petition was granted for misconduct. County notices seek bids to build workers dwellings. Potato markets show oversupply with comments from Auckland Dunedin and Oamaru firms. Public notices include the Club Hotel liquor case reserved judgment. Tramping street fatigue noted with Camp Coffee boosters.

Press Association Invercargill Supreme Court Justice Denniston Rachel Linden Henry Linden

Debate over Timaru and Lyttelton port terms for Ashburton trade

The letter from James Craigie M.P. for Timaru renews the long running question of which port offers better terms for Ashburton exporters and importers. He urges Timaru Harbour Board to adjust charges to attract trade both north and south of the port and argues the trade tends toward the northern route.

James Craigie Timaru Guardian Lyttelton Ashburton Craigie

Napier press aids band contest as funds reach target

The Napier town canvass raised the guarantee of 700 to secure the next band contest. Minister of Railways will consider a good shed and truck yards at Amnatz and stock-yard accommodation in Methven. A Napier magistrates court session saw a first offender fined for drunkenness with a prohibition order refused, and wage talks in Wellington seek higher hourly rates. The Union Steam Ship timetable will connect Wellington and the south weekly, with a direct Wellington service starting June 24. At the Otago Winter Show Canterbury exhibitors won multiple butter prizes. traders and farmers showcased fine livestock. A Supreme Court ruling held the Palmerston Lodge liable for funds paid to an unaccountable solicitor. Canterbury Automobile Association discussed widening the Rangitata stock bridge and addressing a Rakaia motor-car incident. The Harbour Board considered Coromandel Hall use and defence act concerns. Ashburton County Council proposed convoys for conscientious objectors to perform public works under government supervision. The Isle of Man Motor Cycle Trials report Douglas dominance in junior races.

Double Line Earth Circuit Improves Mayfield Telephone Line

The Mayfield telephone line, once a single line, was converted to a metallic double line this week by departmental workers. The upgrade has already yielded better hearing. In another remark at an inquest, Mr H W Bishop noted the deceased weighed about 19 stone and stated that over-exertion in railway work contributed to the death.

Mayfield H. W. Bishop Morete

Bank staffer visits Ashburton for brief holiday

Pete I Mellraith formerly with the Ashburton branch of the Bank of New South Wales now in Stratford arrives on the first express this morning for a short vacation in Ashburton. A telegraph from the Dunedin Press Association reports promotions and transfers in New Zealand shipping and banking positions with Mr G B Bullock moving to Wellington and Mr Neil Galbraith taking Invercargill duties.

I. Mellraith Ashburton Bank New South Wales Stratford J. Hy ‘Burns Neil Galbraith Welling Tou Invercargill R. Dunlop Envercargill Bullock Dunedin

Massey Defends Finances At Christchurch Meeting

Prime Minister Massey addressed electors in Victoria Square Christchurch arguing the Ward government left funds dwindling from £800 000 to £180 000. He denied Customs tax rises, touted an estate tax increase, and pledged Council reform with a new Public Service Board and an elective Council within three months, receiving a thunderous ovation.

Christchurch Victoria Square Dominion Joseph’ Ward Massey Ward Joseph Ward Sestion

Nazoe Inhaler Promoted For Nasal Congestion Relief

An old OCR snippet touts Nazoe inhaler with claims of relief for chest tightness and phlegm and says eight doses at one shilling each cure thousands. The ad frames Nazel inhaler as a proven remedy for nasal congestion.

Auckland Racing Club winter meeting at Ellerslie

The Auckland Racing Club continued its winter meeting at Ellerslie with a large crowd despite overcast weather. Admiral Soult led early in the Orakei Hurdles before Ruatangata challenged. Soult held to win by a short head. Te Onga won the Great Northern Steeplechase in a rally from Cloudy Dawn, with Peary and Ruffy close behind.

Auckland The Auckland. Racing Ellerslie Tina Soult Reyal Admiral Soult Ruuatangata Ranfurly Avalanghe Avon “Park Jed Monathol Peary Rufty Simin

Canterbury Park Trotting Club Results Report

Canterbury Park Trotting Club at Christchurch reports results from the second day. Bracelet winner Milty Woodburn and Progressives Handicap. Norval King first Maori Princess second Bolvie third. Kadith A. A. Frandiocia 2 Muricata 8. Ade started. Won by a length in 4 minutes 50.2 seconds.

Christchurch Canterbury Park Bigatti Miltie Woodburn Tite Spec Forest Chieftain

Bombay Bomb Factory Raid Trial Sentences Heavy

After a two month trial in connection with the Raja Bazar bomb factory raid dated November 21, the judge sentenced Hazara to 15 years transportation while three others received 16 years each.

Oy. Galcusta Raja Bazar Hazara

Hungarian Tragedy Ends With Siege at Church Steeple

June 5 Budapest a farm labourer named Ponisic killed farmer Krauser and his wife in revenge for their refusal to consent to his engagement to their daughter. Tomisic wounded the couple then wounded three pursuers and took refuge in a church steeple as gendarmes surrounded the building.

Budapest Jime Ponisic Krauser Tomsic Wounder Tomsiis

Husband in Fatal Shootings Amid Divorce Case

Be R Lindsay was committed for trial on a charge of shooting his wife after she woke to find him over her with a razor. She escaped as he fired twice. Lindsay formerly headed the Amalgamated Engineers Safety in Sydney and told arresting constables he shot her twice and wished to finish the job and kill himself, but the revolver hammer jammed.

Port Darwin R. Lindsay Fox Lindsay Amalgamated Engineers’ “Safety At Sydney

Chinese Lottery Prosecutions In Wellington Court Case

Wellington reports multiple prosecutions against Chinese for running a lottery known as paltipao. Difficulties in obtaining bankers hindered actions. One principal figure Ah Gee, aged about 500, was charged in the Magistrate's Court today, with an appeal noted by Mr D G A Eats.

Wellington

Weather forecast and indications from Dominion Meteorologist

The telegram reports 74 degrees of frost last night. Indications suggest land and sea breezes with westerly winds becoming moderate to strong. Forecast calls for improving weather but mist along the coast with little barometric change expected before a fall in about 24 to 36 hours.

The Dominion «Meteorologist

Chronic Chest Pamala Woods Treatment Notes

Chronic chest case for Pamala Woods notes treatment plan and medication schedule. Aimed at cure progression with Popner maintenance and regular follow ups. No clear date or outcome provided in the readable text.

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