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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 10, 1909

Page

4

UM Boots Repair and Water Bottles Service Notice

Repaired boots and water bottles completed at the workshop next to Stranges in Tancred Street. Customer address on file for pickup and payment.

Lane's Emulsion Ad for Dry Hacking Coughs

An old advertisement promotes Lane's Emulsion as a remedy for dry hacking coughs. It claims one teaspoonful hourly relieves irritation of the throat and lungs and speeds recovery, noting a rich taste can be diluted in cold water. Prices listed as four shillings sixpence and two shillings sixpence.

Robinson Lane

Butchery Business Dispute Over Ashburton Restart

Statement denies Smith Bros plan to resume the Ashburton shop and solicit old customers. The speaker claims a prior understanding forbids reopening and seeks continued support from patrons.

Music Teacher LLEWELLYN OWER Offers Exam Prep

A. Mus., L.O.M., A. Mus., M20, teacher of music in all branches advertises pupil preparation for examinations by the English Academics.

A. Mus L.O.M M20

Anama Road Board Meets at Hekeno

The Anama Road Board, led by Mr G Murdoch, met at Hekeno on Monday. They voted to retain existing road boards and declined representation at a proposed Ashburton County Council conference. A request to shingle Valatta road northeast end was discussed with patching to follow if Mr Richards provides shingle. The County Council set egg payments and Sunday medical call hours. the clerk reported monthly works and that Awuapuna road formation will start next week. Accounts of £109 2s were approved.

Anama Nosworthy T. &. Richards Valatta Westerfield

Mount Hutt Road Board Agenda and Proceedings

Mount Hutt Road Board met at Methven with W J Dickie chairing. Reports covered road shingling and re shingling work on Marr’s, Upper Drayton, Lyndhurst, and Lyne’s roads plus Dip road grading. Board approved clerk and ranger reports and signatories for the rate book. The board warned Highbank water-race fords builders to finish or be withdrawn. Correspondence included open ford request for Lyne’s road, cocksfoot sale on roads, and local government conference dates. Finances tallied £212 19s ad. meetings adjourned after routine business.

Mount Hutt Road Methven W. J. Dickie Murray W. Morgan A. Orr Lock Lyndhurst-Lauriston Highbank Morgan Upper Ashburton Road Ashburton Lyne’s Waimate Ashburton County Mount Somers Messrs Kilian’s Phillips Mount Hutt Board C, H The Counties Association

Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Claim Liver Reform

A testimonial from John Butler of Kent Street Sydney praises Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a safe laxative free from gripping. He says the remedy corrects sluggish liver and indigestion without pain, restores normal bowels, strengthens kidneys and nerves, and leaves him healthier and energized.

John Butler Kent Street Sydney Dr Moree Morse

Practice What You Preach Letter to the Editor

A reader signs as Silent Member replying to a prior letter, describing how honesty and caution shape behavior among boys. The correspondence references cutting a sheep encounter and debates about ownership and rightful action.

Bill Jack

Protest Over Speed Stop On Ashburton Tinwald Bridge

Paul Bock from Rakaia writes a letter complaining after a uniformed man stopped him on a light motor bicycle near Tinwald at 11 20 a m claiming excessive speed. He questions the officer's authority and reliability and cautions against tyrannising the public. June Be sure to verify date.

Trafic Bridge Ashburton Tinwald

Presentation to Sir Joseph Ward in Wellington

In Wellington on June 9 the Premier received an illuminated address from Wellington citizens at Parliament. D Nathan stated the address honored his stance on the Dreadnought offer. Ward thanked the assembly, noting the governments' offer was widely approved and urging Britain to maintain a strong fleet amid France’s naval program. The meeting ended with cheers for Sir Joseph and Lady Ward. the address bore 6000 signatures.

Wellington House of Representatives D. Nathan Joseph Ward Dominion Britain France Auckland Dunedin Sir Joseph Ward

Press and Navy dominate imperial conference aims

At a London conference the First Lord of the Admiralty Mr McKenna urged that the Navy remain above party and serve the empire as a shared responsibility. Sir Edward Grey emphasized nonpartisan press criticism and prudent diplomacy while Lord Cromer urged limits on vernacular press in India and Egypt. The discussion covered imperial defence, colonial contributions, and the need for a united, strong maritime empire.

Per Press Association London McKenna Admiralty Edward Grey Lord Cromer India Egypt Ward Sydney Daily Telegraph Alfred Lyttelton Stephen Gwynne Maitland Park, Amery Ballerger Soong England Lord Rosebery W. Ward Sydney Australia Britain House of Commons Asquith New Zealand Fiji Hugh Graham Diffenlj David Syme SPE G. D. Banerjee Lord Morley Edward Crey Denor

Mr Wragg(e) Weather Forecast From Guardian Report

Weather forecast details from Mr Clement L Wragge note a pending disturbance named Ngata east of Tasmania, bringing northeasterly winds, then northwest and southwest shifts. Rain and snow expected in the south, frost after June 18 to 24, then another disturbance Taylor due last week in June.

Clement L. Wragge Guardian Ngata Tasmania New Zealand Canterbury Plains Auckland Neata

Ashburton WCTU Holds Meeting in Schoolroom

The Ashburton WCTU held its ordinary meeting at Baring Square schoolroom with Mrs W. T. Lill presiding. A memoir of the late Mrs G Bowman was ordered for insertion in the minutes. Vision members reported on Empire Day No license tea tables. One new member joined.

Ashburton W.C.T.U Baring Square W. T. Lill G. Bowman Vision Canterbury W.C.T.U Timaru Lill

Rosebery Speech Sparks Mixed International Reactions

Berlin newspapers attack Lord Rosebery quoting bitter commentary from Frayn and Vossische Zeitung. The New York Times notes limited impact on Kaiser’s efforts to ease Wal perceptions. London papers discuss Asquith's armament limit offer and Kaiser's potential statesmanship. No Australian reaction yet in London.

Berlin Lord’ Rosebery Frayn Vossiche Zeitung Brew York The New York Times Lord Rosebery Wal London Morning Post

Denial of Rule Statements About Ashburton Business

The Guardian reports a denial by the defendants denying any agreement with Mr J H Rule not to start business in Ashburton again. They challenge Rule to prove such an understanding and state Rule did not pay for goodwill. They also deny spreading the report Rule accuses them of.

Smith Bros Ashburton J. H. Rule

Wholesale from H. F. Stevens

Wholesale from H. F. Stevens, a prominent druggist, is noted in the period notice highlighting his bulk offerings and trade presence. The item underscores Stevens as a key supplier in the local market.

RHEUMO claims rapid relief for rheumatism

An advertisement touts RHEUMO as a quick remedy for rheumatism gout lumbago and sciatica. It promotes RHEV ALO as a dose based relief and claims RHEUMO dissolves uric acid and phosphatic deposits. Sold by chemists and stores at 28 Gil and 4s 6d per bottle. It also lists Woods Great Peppermint Cure for chest complaints at 6d.

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