17 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 17, 1911
Page
1
London crowds flood the streets on Coronation Day as railways expect a million passengers before 9 30 am. Papers estimate 10 000 view stands and 700 000 fill streets while readers are urged to breakfast early and depart soon. Christchurch reports pupils receiving Coronation medals before a week holiday.
London reports prove Rothschild estate at 793097 pounds while Duke of Westminster recovers from polo injury. Southampton coal porters sign terms. several firms discuss amalgamation. Windsor crowds panic after Royal horses cause injuries and damage. New York notes a million dollar St. Louis fire and Maine recovery. Paris cites Moroccan army plan. Mexico notes insurrection near Vera Cruz and anti foreign movement. Berne reports twin bee fatalities. Vienna weather damage. Madrid wine aunt tale of Matilda Andeyrs. Aporre death sentence mercy sought. Sydney fire at Angus Cootes store.
Negotiations in Christchurch Auckland and Dunedin shape shop closing plans for Coronation Day. Retailers seek a uniform half or full day closure while government offices will close. In Dunedin a proposal urged Friday holiday replacing Thursday with disputes over wage loss linger.
Australian Senator uses a Bible randomization to approve Rev. Mr Ross of Adelaide as a military officer. The local Commandant opposed, the Military Board raised no objection, and Acting Minister of Defence Senator Mc Gregor ordered admission after a verse about buying a sword.
London reports Sir Joseph Ward motion for cheaper cable charges adopted at the Imperial Conference. Ward notes partial success and urges further general use of cables. Samuel cites reductions and supports Pacific Cable Board plans while opposing a costly Atlantic state-owned cable.
The Imperial Temperance Conference opened in London on June 15 with delegates from Victoria and New Zealand. Mr Kirkpatrick described temperance growth among Australian Labour members, most of whom were teetotallers. The conference discussed Dr Chapple's paper on the effect of total abstinence on mental efficiency.
The Dunedin Star reports a Dunedin Treat to London children with five thousand attending at Epping Forest. Sir Joseph Ward sent goodwill from New Zealand. Mrs and Miss Seddon joined, and the latter spoke to the youngsters.
A severe storm in Austria disrupted shipping at Trieste causing twenty deaths and fears that forty fishermen perished. Vienna reports the toll as authorities assess maritime losses.
A survey of lucrative patents cites Westinghouse air brake, J T Eassey conical glass lemon squeezer, printer's ink patent sold for £65 000, straw cutters, Howe sewing machine, metal heel plates and copper tips for children's shoes, stylographic pen. A closing note invites patent seekers to Henry Hughes 188 Hereford St Christchurch.
Mr Beeby told a deputation that a domestic science college would be opened in a few months to train teachers for schools. A critic argued it would only produce a few good cooks, while Beeby foresaw eight hour shifts for domestics and a second shift for extra work.
The Madrid observatory reports a severe earthquake lasting about an hour with waves recorded between 12.87 and 1.53. Seismographs indicate the quake originated at a great distance from Australia and reached its peak well away from the region.
The Bellambi vessel reached Sydney after a storm lashed Tasman Sea. Fierce southerly gales forced shelter for a day under Lord Howe Island where the crew landed. Islanders reported the strongest gales in years with foreshores washed away and Oregon timber washed ashore.
A new seam of hard coal was found one mile from the railhead on the Westport Inanga route, with a North Island syndicate as prospectors. A Town Planning Bill is being drafted for Parliament next session but the short session limits progress to discussion of principles. Auckland Herald urges improvements to the city water as analysis shows chemical purity but persistent discoloration. An article in Progress praises manufacturing beyond meat and dairy as vital to the Dominion. Baxter's Lung Preserver advertised as an immediate cough remedy with 1s 10d price.
A reader letter from William Victor Williams of 59 Wills Street Bendigo Victoria recounts relief from bladder trouble after using Warner's Safe Cure. He cites reduced pain clearer urine and complete recovery. Further letters on stone and bladder issues are advertised in two pamphlets by BH Warner and Co Australasia Melbourne.
The Simpson Suits offer ready to wear, size matched options with made to order materials and trims at half price. Sizing is predone, fitting is assured, and a full money back guarantee applies if not satisfied. Agent H. C. Barrett promotes the Ashburton District listing.
Bocf commanded a price near one pound per hundredweight at the fat stock gale in Masterton held recently. Local buyers and sellers gathered to set quotes as market activity showed steady demand for prime cattle and related fat stock.
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