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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
4
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An old fashioned ad promotes Lane's Emulsion to treat dry hacking coughs with hourly doses until relief. It claims soothing oils calm throat membranes and suggests thinning the taste with cold water. The notice touts health benefits and lists price points 4/6 and 3/6 with a caution to beware it is Lane's.
An advertisement announces Llewellyn O. Von and A. Ros as licensed music teachers offering instruction across multiple ranches. They provide preparation for examinations and emphasize engagement through music. Potential clients are invited to contact for lessons and exam readiness.
A correspondent denounces a Borough Council discussion on Arbitration Court sitting dates and wage policy. He criticizes Dr Stewart for a provocative remark and urges compliance with wage law, warns against underpaying relief workers, and calls for legal guidance and active public debate.
A letter from ONE OF THE BOYS dated June 16 1909 discusses Uncle Peter's estate and a man named Slack Rein. It notes a damaged signboard accident, disputes over paying damages, and tensions between the father and boys about directors and control. The writer recalls the court case over the motor car incident and Slack Reins tearful reaction.
Wellington June 16 The Board of Enquiry into the Addington railway workshops reports the system of work is faulty due to mixing repair and new work. It recommends adding appliances at Addington or building a new manufacturing shop, or letting contracts to private firms if no action is taken.
A reader praises the Technical Classes Association for introducing repousse, art metalwork, and enamelling classes. The piece explains repousse basics, tool needs, and the path from metalwork to art jewellery, urging parents to enroll youths and noting low initial costs and expert instruction.
Methven defeated Ashburton at the show grounds to clinch the senior banner for the year. Early in the match Fitteel scored after a favorable move and Wright nearly added a second. Methven led 3 0 at halftime and surged in the second spell to finish Methven 19 Ashburton 4 with few fouls and good spirit.
The All Blacks defeated Newcastle 8 to 6 with no first half scoring. Tries came from Carlow and Liale in the second half as New Zealand claimed the victory in Newcastle on June 16.
A cold can lead to chronic illness if not treated properly. The text endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as highly recommended and available from chemists and storekeepers for curing a cold.
A Wellington Christchurch deputation met the Premier seeking relief for unemployment. They argued Christchurch alone has about 1000 jobless men and criticized private labour agencies. The Premier offered to help through government Labour Bureau and public works funding, noting 9000 men already employed on reproductive works and potential for 1000 more.
At Christchurch on June 16 the New Zealand Farmers Union Executive discussed a deputation to the Minister for Railways urging that the 208lb sack limit for wheat oats and barley be extended to other produce. The chairman noted sacks sometimes held 240 to 260lb. The executive voted to write to the Minister advocating a 200lb limit for all grain and seeds in bags.
A Christchurch magistrate court sat to hear arbitration and conciliation matters. H Gill admitted four charges of underpaying employees under the Hotel and Restaurant Employees award and paid arrears after a pure error claim. Fines of 20s and costs were imposed on each charge. Charles James Jones pleaded guilty to underpaying workers under the Timber Yards and Sawsmillers award and the Carpenters' award, with 20s and costs on each charge. C Wilson admitted underpaying two plasterers and was fined 20s and costs, while two men paid under the rate were fined 20s and costs.
The piece argues Ashburton lacks stage facilities at Oddfellows Hall and faces dwindling visiting companies. It urges local progress, a loan for a theatre or town hall, and warns that without action the town risks stagnation and losing cultural life to Christchurch.
Police report a Porangahau school residence burned down on Tuesday night. Mrs Robson, about 25, wife of the school master, died in the flames. A man named Sutton rescued the couple’s three year old son. The husband was in his workshop nearby and unaware of the fire until neighbors raised the alarm.
A Christchurch reader cites six years of relief after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for her husband’s backache. The testimonial urges readers to buy the remedy to protect kidney function and filter blood, noting availability through chemists and McClelland Co. in Sydney.
The Arbitration Court in Christchurch on June 16 interpreted the Canterbury Hotel and Restaurant Employees award. It ruled that if hotel staff had uninterrupted service and were taken over by a hotel purchaser, they do not fall under clause 8 and are not compelled to join the union.
The Dominion No-License Convention continued its meeting in Christchurch this morning. Speakers including A. S. Adams urged policy directions. Delegates affirmed a bare majority and dominion option, instructing the executive to prepare bills for introduction on the first day of the next parliamentary session.
The new timetable lists arrivals from Mount Somers at 9.15 am and from Christchurch at 9.32 am 10.55 am 1.43 pm and 7.45 pm. Southbound arrivals include 10.45 am 2.58 pm 3.18 pm 6.45 pm and 7.45 pm. Departures to the north are at 7.25 am 11.15 am 3.25 pm 3.40 pm and 5.53 pm. Southbound departures include 9.45 am 11.10 am 1.59 pm and 3.50 pm.
The North Canterbury Education Board declined a half hour reduction in the school day to devote time to religious teaching. A deputation of clergymen had asked for the extra time, but the board affirmed five hours for other subjects and said shortening the day would hinder schools and teachers in the regular syllabus.
If you suffer from biliousness constipation indigestion chronic headaches invest one penny in a post card to Chamberlain Medicine Co 608 Harris Street Sydney with your name and address on the back and they will forward a free sample of Chambers Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by all chemists and storekeepers.
The Globe Delivery Company of New Zealand Limited, Be. H. Tate and TH. Matheson, AGGAGE and EXPRESS AGENTS, GENERAL CARRIERS, CUSTOMS AND SHIPPING AGENTS, SUEAR REMOVERS, fies and Stores, Dundas or Christchurch, N.4.
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