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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
1
An 1909 section warns that milk fever is a partial paralysis from removing colostrum too early. It suggests partial milking for three days, letting calves nurse, and restoring udder pressure with air rather than medicine. It notes cow age, calving method, and udder condition affect risk.
In the House of Commons Mr Gladstone announces a weekly rest day for metropolitan constables, a move that would require 1600 additional officers. The report also covers a civil slander case in Cork where Alexis Roche wins against Sir Timothy O Brien, and praise for Shackleton upon arrival in London with telegrams and awards from societies. A Montenegro conspiracy case notes twenty nine arrested to dethrone Prince Nicholas.
London reports the Kaiser in Potsdam cordially welcomed British clergy and pastors. Prince Bulow assured the visitors of Germanys sincere attachment to peace and friendship, mirroring the goodwill exchanges with German pastors visiting Britain.
Paris notes Paris press says France would retaliate if Britain does not amend the pilotage surcharge on French merchant ships entering British ports. Sir Edward Grey argues reciprocity in the 1882 Maritime Convention concerns ships, not persons, as discussed in the British chamber.
June report notes the death of Dr Alfono Penna who served as President of Brazil. The brief obituary records his passing in Rio de Janeiro with no further details provided.
The Lands Department, under Premier orders, selects the Rangi tatau block of 10 000 to 15 000 acres near Waitotara for bushfelling to employ the unemployed. Fifty skilled bushfell ers are on record. first workers to depart by June 28. Mr Collins will coordinate labour arrangements from Waitotira with department supplies and tents provided as earnings advance. Married men receive priority, then capable single men.
An advertisement touts Peps tablets as a universal remedy for throat and chest troubles including cold, bronchitis, asthma, and pneumonia fears. It claims rapid relief as the tablet dissolves releasing healing fumes to clear phlegm and strengthen breathing passages, with boxes sold at Is 6d and 8s from the Peps Pastille Co. in Sydney.
An old ad blurb touts Woods Peppermint Cure claiming it wards bronchitis and death by keeping the cold at bay. The copy urges readers to avoid neglecting the breath and to stay strong by using the product.
Government Labour Agent notes brightening district conditions due to a plentiful harvest. Trade and factory work vary with some trades busy such as dressmaking, tailoring, and woollen milling, while building, carpentry, and painting remain quiet. Demand for navvies and laborers persists with several workers sent to Mount Somers tramway and Timaru drainage projects as grain stores stay busy and meat processing slows.
Trains now arrive in Ashburton at 9.1 a.m. Mount Somers 9.1 a.m. Christchurch 9.82 a.m. 10.56 a.m. Ltd. express and 7.4 p.m. South departures list 7.25 and 11.16 a.m. 2.25 mail 3.40 and 6.58 p.m. express. Mount Somers 4.26 p.m.
In Dunedin a Railway Appeal Board session scrutinized H. Woodhead’s demotion over a train said to run at excessive speed on December 24. Advocate A McKie argued drivers were pressured by verbal and phone instructions to exceed limits. The chair urged careful proof before any broader statements.
The Railway Appeal Board heard multiple appeals including Guard J A Shiels contesting a £5 fine for negligence after two loaded trucks rolled from the Caversham tunnel works, not stopped until Dunedin station. Other cases involved tablet porter J Graham Campbell, labourer Robert Millar, and porter Edward Isaac Keyes with various grounds and reserved decisions.
A scanned snippet lists numerous residents including Mrs J Brown Hokitika Miss M Robinson Milton Mrs B Adamson Greymouth Mr W J Corston Milton Mrs Braddon Hokitika St St Columbkille Convent Hokitika Mrs McMillan Gisborne Mrs Hansen Lowerflatt Mrs J G Lakin Hokitika Miss A Hanley Milton Miss EB G Miller Kaikorai Miss E Gibbons Kumara Mrs Beckett Waikouaiti Miss Dowell Hokitika Mrs B Butler Balfour Mrs P Helem Rangiora Mrs Warner Greymouth Mrs Matthews Greymouth Mae Wee.
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