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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 08, 1909

Page

3

Imperial Press Conference Hails Rosebery Speech Across Parties

The London press reports the government and opposition praising Lord Rosebery's speech as a tour de force promising broader patriotism and freer Empire cables. Radical papers warn of warlike talk and potential catastrophe, while delegates lunch at Burnham Hall and meet notable figures before a Rain affected return to London. The Times notes heightened interest from Australian visitors.

London Lord Rosebery Daily Mail Europe Burnham Hall Lyttelton George Golde Wield-Marshal Grenfeld Lord Desborough Taplow Court Times Ottawa

Australians in England rally in rain soaked Hampshire match

Gricket report from a rain delayed game in England shows Hampshire bowled out for 181 with Laver taking six wickets and Whitty eight. Australia replying at 24 for two with Bardsley and Whitty not out. Hobbs tops runs tally with 1009 at 67.

Bes Aes Vo Laver Whitty Macartney Noble Armstrong Australia Newman Bardsley Sundries Sin

Kangaroos beat All Blacks in Sydney match

In Sydney the Kangaroos scored 27 and defeated the All Blacks who made 20 points. The report notes a June 7 date and mentions ongoing football events in Australia with wartime style sports coverage.

Swaney Kangaroos Barote All Blacks Sydney

Licensing Matters in New Zealand Hotels

Pet Press Association reports five hotels Wairoa Drury Harp of Erin Prince Albert Onehunga Royal Oak Onehunga require further evidence. Nelson records no 11pm extension next month with 10pm closing. Invercargill renewal mostly granted except one adjourned for re-building. Old Aikiwi Hotel license refused near No-license area. Wellington protest over wholesale liquor licenses in King Country breaches government treaty with Maori chiefs. Executive to notify Attorney General.

Auckland Manukau Wairoa Drury Hotel Drury Harp Erin Prince Albert Onehunga Royal Oak Nelson Invercargill Awarua Licensing Committee Wellington Press Association New Zealand Alliance King Country

Tailoring Trade Dispute Referred To Arbitration Court

Christchurch June 8 In connection with the tailoring trade dispute before the Conciliation Commissioner Mr Triggs clause 12 safeguarding tailor made work as against factory made and aiming at firms advertising Made to measure suits for 3 guineas instead of ready made was referred to the Arbitration Court.

Christchurch Triggs Arbitration Court

Supreme Court Sessions in Auckland Hear Misdelivered Telegram Case

In Auckland the Supreme Court fined Rees Nichol son £50 for unlawfully receiving and detaining a misdelivered telegram and two letters to Miss Marie George. He kept the mail, opened it, and did not return it. Henry Terawhiti, a Maori, was found guilty of perjury with a strong mercy recommendation and remanded for sentence.

Auckland Supreme Court Rees Nicholson Whitianga Marie George Miss George Nicholson George Justice Edwards Henry Terawhiti

Lovers quarrel echoes in a teasing scene

A fragmentary note hints at a light quarrel between two unnamed figures, with phrases about teasing and a wistful moral. The text references Woody and Peppermint as playful asides, capturing a quirky, dated tone.

Twain Woody

Discharge Granted in Ashburton Bankruptcy Case

In Ashburton District Court Judge Haselden presided over a bankruptcy dispute where the Official Assignee sought return of articles and book debts from Robert George Bright. The defense cited a bill of sale. judgment fixed equitable loss at 20 pounds with Bright ordered to pay none, and Stephen son to pay 20 pounds to the Deputy Official Assignee. An order of discharge was granted for William Percy Smith Elmslie.

Ashburton Haselden Buchananny Henry Stephenson Ifr Kennedy Robert George Bright Bright Stephenson Buchanan William Percy Smith Elmslie Bankrupcy Davison

Ashburton Stock Market Sale Yields Mixed Lamb and Cattle Results

The Ashburton weekly sale drew moderate attendance with 1728 fat lambs 652 fat ewes 112 fat wethers 933 store sheep and 24 cattle entries. Prices eased for mid quality lines though prime ewes and wethers held firmer. fat cattle sold well with several animals securing strong prices despite lighter demand. Store pens showed slow activity and several cattle trades required effort to complete.

Wethers Cattte Pena

Henry Stephenson Auctioneer Promotes Paving and Sales Services

Henry Stephenson, auctioneer and estate agent in New Zealand, touts dependable marketing of grain and produce, prime malting barley and oats, and weekly Havelock Street Market auctions. He offers clearing sales, on the spot payments, and cash advances on goods for sale. Also agent for Norwich Union Fire Insurance and Colonial Mutual Life.

Thomas Bros Havelock Street New Zealand Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co

Otago Rugby Union to stop home and home matches in 1910

Otago Rugby Union resolves to end home and home fixtures and schedule Canterbury and Wellington for annual play while arranging northern tour games for 1912 against Auckland Taranaki and Hawke's Bay after Otago visits. Referees appointed for upcoming fixtures and grades at Ashburton and Springburn with match results noted.

Dunedin Otago Rugby Union Southland Union Canterbury Wellington Auckland Taranaki Hawke's Bay Otago Rugby Union Rakaia Vy. Methven Haste F. Pritfpard Springburn

Curtis resumes classes at Saunders Buildings in March 1909

Curtis resumes her arts classes at Saunders Buildings with schedules starting March 27 1909. Readings for children Saturday at 3 40 pm Monday 3 30 pm girls only Thursday 3 80 pm evening class Thursday 7 pm practice to 10 pm.

Rakaia Ashburton J. B. Christian Aq KS Curtis Saunders Maenday Thureday

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