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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 17, 1911

Page

2

South Island sovereignty proclaimed and reform debates detailed

Seventy one years ago Cloudy Bay marked British sovereignty over Southland with Major Bunbury in attendance. The piece also notes arrests of Burnham Industrial School escapees, and surveys broad reform talk on the British Lords and the American Senate, plus local reports on clubs, farming, weather, and community notices.

South Taland Cloudy Bay Major Bunbury 80Th Regiment

Ashburton News Roundup of Delegates and Local Events

Rev W Jey and Messrs W Andrews and W Lill departed for the New Zealand Alliance conference in Wellington. Ashburton gains and losses include the Bank of New South Wales manager moving to Masterton. J D Fairhurst to lead Christchurch staff temporarily. Obituary notes El H Secretan who died in Tendalton Christchurch, a long-time NZ Loan and Mercantile Agency Company employee. Loyal Ashburton Lodge Oddfellows held a meeting approving sick dues and officers, with Coronation parade plans and anniversary social in the works. Farewell for Miss Clarke at Winds Hall featured dancing, supper, and a silver tea service gift. Sale of second-hand cars announced by G H Carson with several models and driving lessons. Warner’s Rustproof Corsets noted as a local staple with fashion support from drapers.

Ashburton New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association Samuel Loy W. G. Roberts Loy Roberts W. C. Smith Smith W. Jey W. Andrews W. Lill W. Hodgkins Masterton Bank of New South Wales J. D. Fairhurst Christchurch el. H. Secretan Tendalton England New Zealand New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Waimate Rakaia Ashburton Lodge of Oddfellows Manchester Unity N.G A. J. McCallum Bro A. Corbitt Noble Bros. C. Sage G. Silcock Bro. i Halliburton J. Mampton Miss Clarke E. Chisnall

Weather forecast and frost report at Domain station

Frost registered at Domain weather station last night reached fourteen degrees. A strong northerly wind blew in the early hours. Mr Bates forecasts forenoon indicates northerly moderate to strong winds with fair weather likely to change after 86 hours. Glass expected to fall slowly.

Domain Eystemy Bates

Coronation Memorial: debate over a swimming bath

A reader letter discusses proposals for a coronation memorial, endorsing a concrete swimming bath funded by the Swimming Club and potential government grants. It notes council opposition by ratepayers and questions who would bear any extra costs, dated June 16, 1911.

W. H. Collins Hodgkins Hodgkins and Confreres

Imperial Conference in London debate on imperial systems

Afternoon proofs delayed as the Imperial Conference weighs a state owned wireless chain. Britain remains tied to the Marconi system while empire divisions block an imperial network. The meeting backs imperial postal orders and considers enforcement of arbitration awards. Sir Joseph Ward urges universal penny postage. Samuel warns of a £400,000 annual loss. A Defence sub-committee reviews details for early submission to the full Conference.

London Samuel Britain Empire Joseph. Ward Great Britain

Sheffield Choir Aims to Promote Empire Unity Through Music

Dr Charles Harriss notes the Sheffield Choir is not a profit motive group but a serious effort to foster empire solidarity. The 200 member choir, praised by Dr Henry Coward, has memorised its entire repertoire and already cost Dr Harriss about 60,000 dollars. The choir will tour Christchurch from July 3 to 5 with British papers in attendance.

Charles Harriss Sheffield Canada England Dominion Henry Coward Coward Hans Richter Weingartener Safonoff Elgar Sullivan Great Britain Germany Harriss London Standard Daily Express Standard of Empire Musical Times Musical Herald Sheffield “Independent Sheffield “Telegraph Yorkshire "Post Leads Yorkshire Observer Bradford Tuddersfield Examiner Newcastle Chronicle Newcastle Journal Christchurch

Children’s Hatking Cough at Night Wade Gene Peppermint Cure

A brief notice references a children’s cough remedy titled Peppermint Cure by Wade Gene. The text suggests a nighttime use claim and a compact product note. No dates or locations are provided in readable form.

Wade

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