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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 14, 1910
Page
4
Piles reports the proprietor A M Loasby plus wholesale agent H F Stevens in Christchurch as the listed figures for the medical supply. The brief item names LOASBY and STEVENS and mentions wholesale commerce in Christchurch.
The Ashburton Borough Council met last evening with Mayor I Davia and councillors present. The credit balance stood at £258 15s 7d and revenue since instalment was £819 14s. Discussions covered traffic bridge expenditure, interviews with county officials, reserve and street works, and the hiring of a clerk of works for the water supply. Council approved petty accounts totalling £254 3d and approved several minor works including footpath and shingle pits upgrades.
The Domain Board received the Curator's and the Domain Committee's reports during the meeting. The session highlighted ongoing governance matters and committee updates.
The chairman announced a credit balance of £748 8d and revenue since the last meeting of £12. The Cemetery Board meeting then adjourned.
At a council meeting a deputation of ratepayers asked for a public session to discuss building municipal baths. The draft bath would be 100 by 40 feet with concrete base, depths from three to nine feet, 12 foot clearance, 15 dressing rooms, and an eight foot fence, costing about £800. A committee would work with ratepayers’ delegates, and the Domain Committee urged a report on improving the present pool.
An advertisement touts Lane's Emulsion as a remedy to improve strength work play and rest. It claims better nerves and steadier digestion when using the product.
The Canterbury Borough School Committee met last evening with members present as listed. They discussed the Education Board's stance on introducing the Nelson system of Bible reading, noting a board resolution that opposes reducing daily hours for other subjects. The committee expressed strong dissatisfaction and urged reconsideration. The secretary reported a potential Captain Cook Memorial Fund lecture by Mr Robert McNab. The committee pledged support for the lecture, aimed at engaging older students. Inspector reports highlighted school conditions, with plans to adjust zones between schools and remove a problematic gallery at Allenton. HEADMASTER reported 407 pupils at Main and 705 at Allenton, average attendances 463.0 and 92.9, and salary arrangements. probability of direct board salaries being unsatisfactory led to potential committee payments. Visiting committees identified further tasks. caretaker salary increased. Greenwood and Baxter named for next month’s visits. Accounts totaling £518 approved.
In Wellington on June 18 the Supreme Court awarding 157 pounds was delivered by Chief Justice Sir Robert Stout. Emily Prosser sued Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation over a Cambridge Terrace fire last year claiming 270 pounds for insured goods valued at 170 pounds. The judge found no fraud or arson proven and reduced the claim by 5 pounds 11s and 7 pounds for uninsured equipment.
Dr Mawson reports Sir Ernest Shackleton will lead an Australian expedition next year to scientifically study the unknown coastline south of Australia. Mawson will oversee scientific work. Shackleton promised £11,000 in London toward the venture, with the remainder sought upon return to Britain.
An advertisement proclaims tailored suits at 50s, 633, 67s 6d, 75s with a money back guarantee if the work does not rival higher priced rivals by £2. The copy emphasizes intelligence and cleverness in producing individuality and distinctiveness, inviting orders now.
London dispatch says Viscount Middle ton will raise the question of the Mediterranean command at Lords. The Government spokesman may say Lord Kitchener seeks leave to withdraw his acceptance after opposing the post. Reasons include five Home Government departments and lack of real power. General French's absence complicates overseas garrison inspection. a coadjutor is deemed indispensable.
The Auckland body washup of an unknown man, age 40s, bearing a garbled name in his hat, remains unidentified after days in the sea. A sudden heart death follows at New Market when John Hodson Aislabie collapses at a tailor’s back door. A married woman from Malta survives a self inflicted breast wound, her bullet exit near the left armpit. Thames inquest returns temporary insanity for Patrick Hogan who cut his throat with a penknife. Dunedin inquest returns accidental death for David McLennan after a fall from a train.
The Long Beach Road Board met on Saturday with members Grigg Lill Anderson and McKay. It adopted a general rate of 5 16th penny in the pound, accepted I Soal’s tender for shingling Graham's road, ordered creek cleaning or legal action, opened reserves 1109 and 1110 road, approved minor works, and passed accounts totaling £114 19s 10d.
A Dunedin woman describes long failure with doctors and private hospital care for varicose veins and poor skin healing. She reports Zam-Buk offered relief after the first pot and full healing with new skin. The advertisement claims Zam-Buk cures ulcers eczema piles ringworm wounds and many skin conditions. Prices listed at 1s 6d and 8s 6d per pot.
The appeal in the home tax case against Bowron Brothers and Smith appears set for further delay. Ed was scheduled for hearing this month but the judge may not take it before the third week in July.
Local dispatch notes a controversial tonic claim by Woods promoting a peppermint cure for chronic cheats. Authorities warn against deceptive health assertions and advise consumers to seek licensed medical guidance.
Mr Duncan Lawes, Adelaide representative of the New Zealand Tourist Department, visits Ashburton and comments on Australia and New Zealand. He notes higher wages for domestic help, labour shortages in South Australia, rising prosperity, new housing, and improvements in Dunedin buildings, with optimism for a strong harvest year.
To retain good health you will benefit by calling at T Youngs and getting a pair of Boots of his own make. All English leather used which Ye can guarantee at moderate prices. Mews Cheap Boots from 103rd. Ladies Boots equally cheap.
The Grisis 18 Crete reports that German and Austrian papers accuse Britain of backing Crete to gain Suda Bay. Berlin and Turkish papers warn against British influence, urging Europe to prevent Britain from turning Arabia into a British satrapy and proposing new regional actions.
The Times Tangiers correspondent reports Raiauli has been named Governor of the Alcazar district in Morocco.
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