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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
2
Ashburton Gas and Power Debate Sparks Municipalisation View
The letter writers urge Ashburton Borough Council to abandon private gas and electric deals. They argue for municipalisation or fair valuation and call for public spirit to end private exploitation of public works.
Dental Care Reduced Fees For Gold Porcelain Amalgam
Dental office offers reduced fees for fillings crowns and cement restorations. Call to schedule a visit and discuss affordable options with specialists.
Window bargains and Electroplan sales offer
Local retailer invites inspection of Electroplan windows with numerous bargains. Units priced at 4s 6d each and no coupons accepted in exchange.
Local Suitings Advertises Latest Home Manufacturer Lines
For a long time we imported suits directly from home manufacturers and now offer the latest and best quality fabrics. Call us before your next order to benefit from our experience in choosing suitable and tasteful suitings that ensure durability and style.
Canterbury News Roundup Includes Appointments and Debates
Wellington telegram renews W P Reaves as Tied Commissioner for New Zealand in London. W A Brock named inspector of schools for North Canterbury after four years as Richmond headmaster. Canterbury Christian TIndeavour Union notes 35 million members in 25 years and 4 million active worldwide. Various local items cover building permits, court damages, League of Empire, debating society, temperance union, Ashburton market, Liberal and Labour federation resolution, and Cabinet grants across New Zealand. Alexander Witley appointed Inspector of Mines on the West Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pros Association
Wellington
W. P. Reaves
New Zealand
London
W. A. Brock
Richmond
North Canterbury Board of Education
Brock
Hampstead
Technical
Lytton Street
Peildinz
Hutt
Poarangi
Taranaki
Kinloch
Gishorne-Wairoa
Kawakawa-Grahamstown
Westport
Inangahna
Alexander Whiteley
Resignation and new Hinds Orchestral Society formed
The Education Board accepted Mr Rennie’s resignation as agriculture instructor to contest a parliamentary seat. In Hinds, residents formed the Hinds Orchestral Society with Mr Fostier as secretary treasurer and Mrs Gibbs and Messrs T Gibbs and A Bates on the correspondence committee. The board ruled railway workers renting homes are householders for school elections. An Ashburton source predicts firmer sheep prices soon, lambs likely unchanged. Good Templars Lodge held a strong weekly meeting with one initiation and three nominations, followed by a musical program. Promotional notices urge free Chamberlain stomach and liver tablets samples by mail from Sydney. Abbey coupon offer noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Debating Society
St. Stephen’s
W. FH. Woods
F. H. Chaat
Education Board
Rennie
Hinds
T. Gibbs
Hinds Orchestral Society
Fostier
Mies Gibbs
Messrs
A. Ates
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Harris Street
Sydney
Chamberlain
Ashburton Orchestral Society Opens Season at Oddfellows Hall
The Ashburton Orchestral Society presents its first concert of the season at Oddfellows Hall under Herr Zimmermann. Madame Linay and Myr Ellis Wood will perform solos while the ensemble provides a full program. strong advance bookings suggest a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddfellows’ Hall
Ashburton Orchestral Society
Herr Zimmermann
Madame Linay
Ha. Chapman
Arditi
Godard
Myr Ellis Wood
Timarn
Improved Postal Service Extends Deliveries to Ashburton district
The post office under Mr W D Dansey plans two new receiving boxes to extend district coverage south of the railway and add a second daily collection. North of the line the area from Farm Road to Racecourse Road will gain a second carrier and a double delivery. The changes, to take effect before month end, aim to improve local service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
W. D. Dansey
Netherby
Seefeld Road
Farm Road
Racecourse Road
Woods' Gress Peppermint Cure for Bronchial Coughs
Advertisement notes Woods' Gress Peppermint Cure as a remedy for bronchial coughs. Mentions price of one shilling and sixpence. Product described in period advertising tone with emphasis on ease of use.
The Winter Show Nears Opening With Broad Exhibits
The annual Winter Show is nearly complete with space constraints addressed. Exhibits across classes are strong in quality and numbers. The Agriculture Department will occupy 45 percent of the space. The show hinges on good weather and strong public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Sait
Government Niggardliness Delays Ashburthy Registry Upgrades
In Ashburthy the rising population clashes with stagnant government support. Registrar W W White handles births marriages and elections in a cramped 12 by 12 foot office, with peak time overcrowding and no relief plans. Calls for expansion are blocked while fees rise and duties multiply due to the Infant Life Protection Act increasing workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburthy
New Zealand
W. W. White
White
Tragedy Aboard Trawler Endon and River Deaths
In Gisborne the missing Endon engineer Andrew Dalwicl is found dead in the river by Harbour Board dredge. Dargaville reports the body of John Whitehead Nield, a married man, recovered from the Wairoa river after May 26 drowning. Westport confirms Captain John Campbell and his two sons, long associated with Westport Coal, drowned off the Western Australian coast with a church death noted for Mrs Campbell weeks later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gisborne
Endon
Andrew Dalwicl
Harbour Board
Dargaville
John Whitehead Nield
Wairoa
Westport
John Campbell
Westport Coal Company
Mre Campbell
Pawarae Tragedy Details Rise From Inquest
The Rev Father Lane reports Miss Petersen remains in critical condition after the Panarae incident. Magistrate Barton aided the family at the hotel. Symons confessed to the act and said the room was close as he left. Miss Petersen had planned an Easter wedding to Symons, which was called off.
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Gisborne
Father Lane
Panarae
Barton
Walter
Gentleman
Symons
Miss Petersen
Conciliation Board Uncertain Over Farm Labour Dispute
Christchurch June 10 The Canterbury Conciliation Board chief said little on the farm labourers telegram from the Arbitration Court. The old board’s term expired last month and a new board yet to be sworn in, though gazetted, with swearing expected before week’s end. The board might still prepare its report before remaining cases are resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
W. Minson
Canterbury Conciliation Board
Arbitration Court
Ma Mingan
Woods' Great Peppermint Ore for Coughs and Colds Ad
An old newspaper notice touts Woods' Peppermint Ore as a remedy for coughs and colds with pricing of 1 64 and 26 6d, indicating a retail offer or advertisement context for medicinal ore products.
Olympic king to open games and U S team set
London June 10 King Edward will attend the opening of the Olympic games. The United States has chosen seventy six athletes from fifteen thousand names submitted. the American team is viewed as almost invincible aside from long distance tuning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
King Edward
United States
Ream
Irresistible
Tortland
Channel
Arrest for false pretences trips passenger in Sydney
A passenger aboard the Ulitsaroe was arrested on a false pretences charge and remanded to produce necessary documents from New Zealand. The Lithgow Ironworks Union urges workers to refuse wage cuts. Butter prices rise 4 percent for the week. Wheat markets weaken as gains spread. Sydney price 4s 6d per bushel. University chairs to be established for agricultural and veterinary surgery. South Clifton colliery resumes work. clippers demand dropped. Rev Dill Mackey returns from England with £870 cheque for services. Postal estimates for works submitted at £750,000 but halved due to Treasury limits. Meat shortages raise prices. Queensland cattle imported. Winter wheat rains assure crop safety. Kern Tree Gully reports a brief earth tremor with no damage. Obituary notes Colonel Templeton of National Mutual Life Association. James Clark dies at a very old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburntton
Vrareparer
Christchurch
Poverning
Ashburton
Pas
Nicoll
Mfossrs Craddock and Co
Messrs Clark
Hallier and Burgess
Mer Clark
Iit
Clark
Pasthall
Sydney
New Zealand
Lithgow Ironworks
Lithgow Ironworks Union
Sydney University
South Clifton
Incredible parachute feat at 11000 feet over Longton
Two women planned a double ascent in Staffordshire when one parachute tangled in the balloon cords. The solo parachutist freed herself at 11,000 feet and leaped to help her companion, both finally landing on one parachute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Une
Longton
Staffordshire
The King's Visit to Russia
King Edward received a guarded reception from British residents in Reval as he visited St. Petersburg on June 10. The report notes the security arrangements and cordial exchanges during the royal visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Por Press Association
Copsright
ST. Petersburg
King Edward
Reval
Mrs Longworth Aids Taft In Presidential Campaign
New York June 10 Mrs Longworth daughter of President Roosevelt assists Mr Taft in the presidential campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Longworth
Roosevelt
Taft
Congress of Co-operative Associations Debates Representation
The Co-operative Congress rejects a move to seek House of Commons representation and splits over a proposed Labour party alliance. President Allen warns tariff reforms may help only a few, foreseeing a calamity for the many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Co-operative Congress
House of Commons
Labour Party
Allen
Keir Hardie Talks at Porthcawl on Labour Rise
Keir Hardie speaking in Porthcawl said the Independent Labour Party had converted the working classes from Tory and Liberal loyalties. He predicted Liberalism and Toryism would disappear within ten years and that workers would become socialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
London
My Keir Hardie
Porthcawl
Independent’ Labour Party
Dinizulu Case Admits Schreiner To Natal Bar
Durban reports Mr W P Schreiner has been admitted to the Natal bar and will defend Dinizulu. The note is dated June 10 with arrival February 11 at 8 80 a.m. in Durban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patal
Rome
Roccopietra
Italy
Per Press Association
Durban
W. P. Schreiner
Natal
Dinizulu
Nimrod Expedition to Get New Commander for Next Voyage
Mr Kinsey, official New Zealand representative of the British Antarctic Expedition, reports an agreement with Sir James Mills. A Union Company officer will command Nimrod on her next Antarctic voyage in December. Lieut. F. P. Evans, RNR, chosen, previously commanded Koonya and oversaw towing during Nimrod's January trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Kinsey
New Zealand
Sirames Mills
Union Company
Nimrod
Antarctic
F. P. Evans
RNR
Champion Fours Tournament to be Held at Napier
Wellington June 10 The Northern Bowling Association Council decided the 1909 Champion Fours Tournament will be held in Napier The meeting kept the one foot on the mat rule and fixed inter state and inter colonial green length at 110 to 120 feet The bias standard was not changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Northern Bowling Association
Napier
Sydney
Fer Bronchial Coughe take Woods' Great Peppermint Cre
Fragmentary text mentions a bronchial cough remedy and a product named Great Peppermint Cream. No clear people, dates, places, or organizations establishable from the readable lines.
Blackball Strike Case in Christchurch Arbitration Order
Mer dniston Justice will consider a motion by Blackball Miners Union solicitors to quash an Arbitration Court order holding individual union members liable for a £75 fine tied to the strike. The case argues the court lacked jurisdiction to impose personal payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Mer
Denniston
Chambers
Blackball Miners’ Union
Messrs
Guinness and Bitchingham
Greymouth
Slander and Libel Case Settled in Napier
In Napier on June 11 the libel and slander suits brought by barrister H B Lusk against police inspector Ewen MacDonnell have been settled. MacDonnell publicly apologised and the claims for 1000 and 500 damages were dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Auckland
Edward Yeates
Ernest McLeod
Hokianga County
Justice Wirards
Phaslander
Yates
Napier
H. B. Lusk
Ewen MacDonnell
Lord Plunket Arrives in Napier for Week
His Excellency Lord Plunket and party arrived by the Moana in Napier and will stay for the week before moving to Palmerston for the session. Tomorrow Lady Plunket meets medical professionals for the Society for Promoting the Health of Women and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napier
Lord Plunket
Wil
Palmerston
Plunket
Society For Promoting
Sailor Pleads Guilty in Jessie Burns Assault Case
In Wellington on June 11 Zimmerman the sailor under arrest since the shooting aboard the steamer Jessie Burns pleaded guilty to assault charges and was committed for sentence. The other two men were discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Jessie Burns
Zimmerman
Simplifying the Currency Move Explored by Weightman
Mr Weightman proposes a decimal coinage system with ten pence per shilling and ten shillings per pound to simplify calculations. The plan keeps pennies as base units and would reweight coins while adding new denominations. It includes a Bible chapter numbering change appearing in the Oxford Hasy to Find Bible issued by Oxford University Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asquith
Weightman
Newcastle
Newcastle Chronicle
Hasy
Bibl
Oxford University Press
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