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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
2
The text argues democracy hinges on individual rights within a civil crowd. It warns mob pressure can mirror autocratic tyranny and stresses personal conscience resists mob influence, linking liberty to lawful, reasoned action by each member. It presses collective authority to protect equal rights and reject mobbish passions.
A lecture argues that education must foster individual liberty within a balanced public authority. It condemns mobs as demonic forces and urges nations to unite for a stable order that protects personal rights while safeguarding collective efficiency.
Local Tinwald residents press for a daily letter carrier citing town compactness and rising importance. Also noted are entries for a Timaru fighting contest, Waihi share dips, a Wellington adult education school, hospital fee write-offs, motor traffic concerns, a proposed Leipsie to Hamburg canal, and assorted international notes on meat business, Swiss advertising laws, and motor launches in Pelorus Sounds.
The N Z Farmers Co operative Association disposed of leaseholds and farms to new owners in Flemington and Ohoka. Crown lands ranger to supervise South Canterbury, while MP Platman explains his move to Ashburton. New Post Office appointment for David Fouly follows civil service success. A curious courtly tale, immigrant arrivals, Lady Plunket health talks, and a disorderly mare in Wills street add to local happenings.
Mr John Sullivan of Timaru reports Rheumo cured his rheumatic gout and supports it as a effective remedy. The product is bottled for sale at Timaru stores and chemists, with prices listed as 2s 6d and 4s 6d.
Ashburton district electors petitioned for W Nosworthy of Anama to stand as a straight Opposition candidate in the general election. Frost registered at Ashburton Domain last night. A Dunedin court fined Matthew Yawson and Frances Porter for selling underproof whisky. Skating championship at Oddfellows Hall featured seven competitors with H Thompson winning in 7 min 16 sec. A shop window was damaged by a boy’s stone. owner Mr Hefford plans to repair at reduced cost. Ashburton Tufles held a moonlit parade with 88 corps members. future inspection planned and brown leather equipment to replace old gear.
Westminster Abbey hosts an intercession service for the Pan Anglican Congress with penitential music. Five thousand attendees and families join Lord Strathcona at Knebworth garden party. Also: Pericles trial trip succeeds. Ville de Bruges wreck causes numerous drownings and cannibal reports. London to Stockholm loan news. Tropic disease grant to Townsville. Olympic entries exceed twelve hundred. Amber Reeves tops Cambridge Moral Science Tripos. Mile End Road linked Brodetsky tied for Senior Wrangler. Amsterdam hosts international Woman Suffrage Congress with delegates from several nations.
Mr Readhead, chosen to succeed James Young, is a young but experienced gardener. He worked with Young seventeen years ago, grew up on a Victoria orchard, moved to New Zealand four years ago, and held nursery and head gardener posts before returning to Ashburton Domain. The Board plans to beautify the existing grounds and maintain the old methods under Readhead.
A public ball celebrated the opening of Ardamino Hall in the Dorie district with MP GC A C Hardy delivering a humorous speech. He praised local cooperation and Liberal subscriptions, highlighted the Harrison family’s support, and about 100 couples danced to Sutherland's Band.
In Wanganui on June 17 a Sydney cable confirms Arnst has signed the papers to challenge Webb for the world sculling title, finalizing the match agreement.
June 16 Christchurch reports include John Gilroy chief engineer of Kaituna who lost both feet after being run over at Lyttelton and is progressing. Mary Collins found burned to death in Waiau home. inquest returns accidental burning verdict. Dunedin notes H M Marryatt dies suddenly at Milton aged 65, long heart trouble, former head clerk at McGills flour mills.
An OCR fragment notes pricing for Woods' Peppermint Cure, with a doubtful claim and odd currency wording. It references a sixpence price and a later six shillings sixpence, indicating uncertain advertisement details.
In the House of Commons Mr Lloyd George moves the Old Age Pensions Bill second reading and hints at a sliding scale. Opposition critics say funding is uncertain as amendments discuss contributory elements and cost estimates rise. The Times and Daily Mail weigh in on the plan as details on non-contributory pensions and income limits emerge.
Cardinal Logue is presented with the freedom of Cork. In a speech he condemns the Irish University Bill and the attempted exclusion of Maynooth College from its operation. The remarks come during a June address in London reported by Press Association.
London report from June 17 cites Judge Curran addressing Longford Grand Jury on boycotting and cattle driving, saying both exist in every country. Birrells Bill I gains cross-party approval, with Nationalists challenging the line on Catholic Ireland and calling for a fairer constitution from England or America.
Fragmented OCR text references Woods, peppermint cure, and a mention of schedule times. The readable parts indicate a note about bronchial gas relief, a peppermint remedy, and children’s use, with unclear dosages and branding. No clear events, people, or organizations emerge.
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