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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 17, 1909

Page

2

House and land for sale near Alford Forest Pond

The house and land now occupied by Mr John Stace at the Alford Forest Pond near the Woollen Mills are available. Apply.

John Stace Alford Forest

For Sale A Well-Improved 140 Acre Farm With Facilities

For sale is a 140 acre farm featuring a five room dwelling with scullery bath room and wash-house a dairy a five stall stable a trap house and a workshop.

Ephemeris June Moon Phases and Dates

The June ephemeris lists moon phases with times such as Full Moon at 4 0 55 p.m. and New Moon at 10 58 a.m. plus standard phase markers First Quarter and Last Quarter. Perigee at 4 00 a.m. and Apogee at 11 30 p.m. provide orbital points for the month.

Risel Ham

Birth announced for Cox family son in June

A birth notice states on 16 June the wife of Percy H. Cox gave birth to a son.

Cok Percy H. Cox

Ashburton Mayor Advocates Ex Officio Charitable Aid Board Seat

At a June 17 1909 council meeting Mayor Mrs Davis urged reform of the Charitable Aid Board arguing Ashburton’s poor are overlooked under the current system. He proposed the borough mayor be elected ex officio to speed urgent relief and reduce red tape for applicants in need of winter assistance.

Awhen Davis Charitable Aid Board Ashburton Christ~ Church Hugo Friedlander

Ashburton News Briefs Include Education Notices and Local Sales

The Ashburton Chronicle reports on education recognitions, shop closing hours under the Shops and Uttives Act, and funding questions for books. It notes weather and agricultural outlook, a fire incident on a passenger carriage, a Benevolent Society issue, and a busy social scene with dances and meetings. It also covers market prices for wethers and ewes, a bowling of messages from local entities, and a forthcoming change-of-management sale by Mr G J Smith.

G. J. Smth Draper East Street South Ashburton

Australia win test by nine wickets in dull London day

Australia defeats England by nine wickets in the Second Test at London as Ransford's 245 minute innings yields big ovation. Attendance 19 983, weather dull, Tyldesley and Haigh among dismissals, Armstrong stars with the ball, Australia chase 41 to win with Bardsley and McAlister guiding the finish.

London Ransford Conaid Tyldesley Carter Gunn Hayward Bardsley King Armstrong Jones Shen Laver Elf Cstter Hirst McLaren Ithe Noble Lilley Male Relf Armatrong Haigh McAlister Arickets Dneyite Gregory

Houses To Let In Various Streets

G roomed house on E Belt at 153 per week with 7 rooms, stable and garden. Four roomed house on Cameron Street at 11s per week. Six roomed house on Burnett Street at 13s per week. G roomed house on South Street and 4 roomed house on Belt Road Allenton at 11s per week.

Cameron Street Burnett Street South Street Belt Road Allenton Als

Splendid 9 Acre Wellington Street Property Seeks Immediate Sale

Licensed land broker advertises 9 acres fronting Wellington and Church streets and Trevor's road with 4 room house, windmill, water supply, and sheds. Land includes 2 acres sown, 11 acres grass and clover, 3 acres Algerian oats, and orchard. Ideal for retired farmer or building sites. Easy terms offered. call for particulars.

Wellington Church Streets Trevor's Road

Residence of the state notices Ward address and hours

Mr Charles Ward offers treatment for nervous disorders sleeplessness and other ailments at his residence corner Cass and Moore Streets operating Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 to 9 30 p m Consultation free. Practice resumed at the same address.

Chas. Ward Cass Moore Streets

Woods Peppermint Cire Advertisement Fragment

When skinned your nose and sora your eyes the text urges quick action and advises using Woods' Peppermint Cire to relieve pain and distress. The fragment reads as a period ad copy urging immediate use for head and chest discomfort.

Ashburton theft case ends in consecutive sentences

In Ashburton Police Court Maori youth Fobn Tuapoki pleaded guilty to stealing a purse containing 2s and 24s and also to theft of 4s from James Fuller. The bench noted a prior record and sentenced him to one month for the minor theft and two months for the purse theft, to run concurrently with hard labour.

Tuapoki Ashburton Alfred Hunt James Fuller Eyre Fouhy Tuanaki Alfred Hitt Hanrahan Baker Hunt Little River Tetuka Alfred Flint Har Lahour

Triangular cricket matches discussed at Lords

A meeting of England Australia and South Africa cricket representatives at Lords approved principal triangular contests and proposed England visit Australia in 1911 12 with South Africa waiving 1912 solo bid and arranging first triangulars in England 1912 subject to South Africa's agreement.

London England Australia South Africa Lords Hillyard Poidevin

Motor Car Owners Invited for Free Fitting Services

Ashburton traders advertise motor car repairs and tyre stock at 10 percent lower price. Dunlop and Michelin tyres available with free fitting while you wait. Offers include oil at four shillings sixpence a gallon and invited inspections for Talbot and Triumph motor cycles.

Johnston Tyrée Ashburton Triumph

Presentation of Commonwealth battleship in London ceremony

London reports Lady Jersey presented the battleship Commonwealth at Portsmou th with a silk ensign from the Women's British Empire League. References to loans for China and American participation stalled on ratification of a railway project. Also notes senior wrangler fortunes and deaths at St Johns and Trinity College.

London Juine Lady Jersey Commonwealth Portymouth Womtn British Empire League Ewe Castle Oan Hankow-Szechuan

British Naval Affairs and Asquith Reply to Keir Hardie

In the House of Commons Mr Asquith answered Keir Hardie on the form of the Commonwealth's generous naval offer. He said final acceptance would wait until after the election. He stated the government is concerned only with the Commonwealth and its affairs.

Per Press Association London House of Commons Asquith Keir Hardie Commonwealth Commonwe

Admiralty to Organise Sareaht Stations on Coasts

The Admiralty announces plans to organise Sareaht stations on the east and north coasts. Public notice dated June 16 and issued in London indicates preparations underway for coastal defence and coordination.

London The Admiralty

Welsh Disestablishment Bill Pledged by Asquith in Commons

In London on June 16 the Press Association reports Mr. Asquith promised that the Welsh Disestablishment Bill should pass its stages in the House of Commons.

London Alfred Thomas Asquith House of Commons

Lord Onslow Pushes to Amend Proposals on Land Measures

In London on June Wy the speaker Lord Onslow states that the proposals will effectively wipe out agricultural income and require estate sales. He urges electors to press the Government to amend the plan rather than push it to a House of Lords rejection.

London Lord Onslow House of Ords

Berlin Traders Rally over Prince Bulow Tax Proposals

A mass Berlin meeting protests Prince Bulow concessions on export duties and inheritance taxes. Reported that death duties were dropped except for certain inheritances, with Conservative opposition cited.

Prince Bulow Berlin

Turkish Affairs Revealed in Press Association Dispatch

London reports a decision by the Powers to occupy Constantinople. Officials indicate four ministers, two generals, an ex- state figure, and sixty others will be degraded and imprisoned in provincial fortresses.

Constantinople Renter Dent Offici

South African Union Strength Questioned by Imperial Government

Fragmentary OCR shows a debate labeled South African Union with reference to the Imperial Government and a remark about added strength or status. Details are unclear and sources are incomplete.

Lord. Crewe Ab. Atala No. Incerta

Imperial Press Conference on End of Ende University

Fragmentary note reports a press conference about the end of a university project or institution. Key names or dates are unclear. the text hints at production or planning concepts and a call to action but lacks concrete details.

Lieutenant Shackleton Referenced for Possible Return

Prose Association in London notes Royal Society event honoring Lieutenant Shackleton. Lord Halsbury mentions a possible return, calling it a more fascinating call for those who have been there.

London The Royal Society Shackleton Cdi Lord Halsbury

Chamberlains Pain Balm Offers Rapid Relief for Burns

An old remedy claims to quickly ease scald pain and heal the affected skin. The ad asserts Chamberlains Pain Balm provides immediate relief and heals in a third of the time compared with other applications, available from chemists.

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