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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
4
A Wiseman notes that porridge made from ROBINGON'S PATENT GROATE yields finer flavor and easier digestion than ordinary oatmeal. The healthful claim emphasizes wiser and healthier preferences for breakfast.
A Ashburton Showgrounds match saw the county side beat the combined visitors 22 to 6 after a strong first half from the guests. Tainui Mason and Burrows starred with tries and a late conversion sealing the win with Green and Dyer among standout backs.
Seniors Rakaia forfeited to Springburn. Juniors Ashburton beat Rakaia 6–0 with tries by C. Langdon Fone and W. Betts. Referee I E Rudkin. Springburn defeated Methven 3–0 with G Ironside Way as official. Show Grounds: Toys beat High School 17–0 with Keith Roillitt four tries and Cowan one. Ref Turtill. Ashburton forfeited to Southern Cross.
Hampstead beat Convent by twenty to eight with Myr Amessa as referee. Borough A defeats High School B by forty five to nil with R Mc Callnum refereeing. Borough B versus High School A was not played due to a missing referee.
Mr McKnight, a Labour candidate for Auckland tr in the Auckland East seat, addressed electors claiming loyalty to Labour and denying opposition to preference for unionists. He denounced a split by a rival Labour slate, alleging an unauthorised “scratch” committee backed Mr Davis. Mr Davis, speaking at Newton, confessed political unsuitability and broke down, while McKnight promised a policy speech at the Choral Hall on Monday.
Auckland reports Mr B W Hill, Opposition candidate, promotes prohibition and a bare majority. He calls for rapid individualisation of Maori land titles, shares half proceeds to a Maori education board, advocates Home Protection to shield homes, and seeks abolition of licensing for gambling with a new offence of habitual betting. He opposes race tax funding the totalisator.
Mr Arthur Myers rejects claims he cannot be trusted with private affairs due to his brewing background. He insists as former Mayor of Auckland he never let private interests interfere with public duties and vows to put representative duties first if elected. He supports letting the liquor issue be settled by public vote every three years, as already provided.
London reports Mr Roosevelt will embark at Southampton tomorrow for his return voyage to the United States. Also noted is Viscount Maidstone wedding to Margaretta Drexel at St Margaret's with 1600 guests and £50000 in jewelry gifts.
AFFAIRS IN INDIA CALCUTSTA June 9 A fifth attempt is reported to derail trains in Eastern Bengal due to political motives.
Protecting Powers press for respect for Moslem rights in Crete as Turkish papers attack Sir Edward Grey’s policy. Turkish outlets charge the British foreign secretary favors Hellenic dynastic interests amid mounting tensions.
In Grahamstown a plan is under way to divide the Cape province into two administrative districts, eastern and western, announced from Sub-Division Cape Town on June 9.
Lightning caused an explosion at a dynamite factory near Cologne. Workmen had evacuated before the blast. several workers injured in the incident and medical attention was given at the scene.
Mr Labouchere states in Truth that the coronation of King George is fixed for either June 21 or June 28, 1911. The uncertainty centers on the exact ceremony date amid royal preparations.
The National Assembly of Brunswick unanimously protests the Papal Encyclical issued on Saint Borromeo tercentenary. It denounces Protestant reformers and their influence on modern times, arguing the text disturbs Germanys religious peace.
Melbourne reports meat exports rose about 30 percent from last season as 1,066,057 lamb and mutton carcasses have been shipped with 84,000 more awaiting. Drought prospects and high European prices boost volumes while birth rate for the year reached 114,071, an average of 26.4 per thousand, with fourteen triplets and 1128 twins recorded.
An advertisement extols Mother Seigel's Syrup as a tonic that restores stomach digestion and purifies blood. It links indigestion to fatigue, headaches, and depression, and cites a testimonial from Mrs Agnes Gallagher describing relief after one bottle. The copy touts the product's tonic effects on liver and bowels and overall health.
Mr Myers addresses an Auckland audience on liquor traffic policy during a late evening speech. The remarks outline regulatory concerns and public safety aims as part of ongoing discourse on alcohol control.
Labour MPs in the House of Commons will push for a debate on the circumstances surrounding the Whitehaven disaster and its handling.
London June 9 reports Mr Winston Churchill meeting with Miners Association representatives to discuss prospective mine rescue legislation and rescue apparatus. They cited Mr Keir Hardie’s speech on the Whitby Haven disaster as cruel and disgraceful, a remark Churchill condemned.
The Treasury balance stands at twenty million dollars due to large collections of income tax arrears, up from seven million last year.
In the Lords Parl Beau champ read King George's messages acknowledging the address of condolence. The Earl of Crewe understood Lord Rosebery would not press his resolutions and wished to avoid blocking a pacification spirit. He learned from influential quarters that the bereavement could aid a conciliatory form. Rosebery stated his resolutions stand on their own foundations, unrelated to the government's veto resolutions.
In the House of Commons Mr Asquith said the Unemployment Assurance Bill would be completed but, given circumstances, feared not to be introduced in 1910.
The report notes leaders from Liberal and Unionist sides expressing cautious support for a round table conference to seek a peaceful settlement. The government aims to avoid provocation while preparing a reform plan for the Lords. Opinions vary on concessions and the conference’s potential to resolve the crisis.
Freeman's Journal notes the danger of negotiations with Liberal leaders fearing a smooth surrender path. Irish Independents distrust compromise as it may sacrifice Home Rule.
In London on June 9 Mr McKenna told the Navy committee the Estimates include funds for a hospital ship and he hoped a second would follow. Lord Beresford condemned a library circular and a pamphlet called The Truth About the Navy inflaming hostility to another power. Earl Winterton called it an open secret Lord Fisher authored it, while Dr Macnamara denied seeing the pamphlet and pledged to check if it remains in libraries.
The ad touts no money tricks and straight business methods with a fixed price for all customers. It emphasizes cash on the nail and plain figures, claiming genuine tailor made suits to order and saving money.
An advertisement proclaims Mothers that PHOSPHOS will make weak children robust and healthy from birth onward. It says the product is sold everywhere in large bottles and targets new mothers seeking better child health.
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