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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
4
Instructions to dispose of entire Blacksmith and Coach Building business in Ashburton County. Includes Lot 1 3 acres with house, shop, shed, and men’s whare. Lot 2 4 acres with paint shop, trap shed, and loose box. Also multiple rental homes in the Borough and leasehold farms. Agent for insurers and local suppliers.
A Wyndham deputation asked if legislation could remove agricultural labourers from the Arbitration Act. The Hon. R McNab replied the government would not, warning farmers against overreaction to workers demands. He said the court could not issue an award destroying farming. The delegation conceded their fears might be premature.
Dr Findlay argued against claims the Arbitration Act failed and that wages rose before 1902. He cited small strikes, outlined costs from living and land, and urged a twofold wage standard: needs and supplementary exertion wages, with collective progress wage if individual progress is impracticable.
Mies Peterson, the Pakarae shooting victim, is out of danger as the second bullet in her head is removed. Dr Collins reports the bullet penetrated the upper jaw through a hoard palate, with suppuration and bone fragments extracted from the cavity.
A hospital board return shows £16,000 in fees owed over three years with large write offs. Most of the money is unlikely to be recovered. A board member urged broader patient facilities for surgeries, while another complained the hospital is not large enough.
A drapery firm bought the Occi dental Hotel lease intending a new hotel site on Lambton Quay. The City Council opposed the license relocation as landlord of the old property. A compromise requires higher rent and a new building valued at least £10,000 to replace the hotel when the lease ends.
The New Zealand and River Plate Company local office in Auckland advises an interim dividend of 8 percent per annum for the six months ending October 31 will be paid on July 3.
The article claims immediate relief for burns and scalds with Chamberlains Pain Balm. It states the balm heals faster than other treatments and leaves no scar. It also notes availability through dentists and storekeepers.
In a humorous letter the writer proposes a competition among literary societies to replace the song He Caught a Tartar with a more suitable banquet ditty honoring local heroes. She offers her umbrella as a prize and asks the editor to judge entries while joking about preserving the umbrella.
In Sydney on June 1 the Maoris defeated the Metropolitan Union 38 to 20 in front of 5000. The Maoris showed improved play with Asher Moko Wouwhiu and Tuki standing out among the three quarters, Pehana as top forward, Messenger scoring a long range goal, and Asher leaping over a tackle. Roh suffered a jaw fracture early.
A Third Grade game at Ashburton Domain yesterday afternoon between Old Boys and Methven clubs ended in a scoreless draw. The surface was slow and wet, passing plays were hampered, Methven was heavier while Old Boys used teamwork to hold off defeat. Referee Mr Turtill gave general satisfaction.
At an annual meeting in Dunedin on June 17 the North Dunedin Rifles voted to disband after Colonel Stoneham refused to recommend Sergeant Major Benfell for lieutenant and would not reconsider. The unit pledged not to enroll in any No 1 Battalion company while the commander remains.
In London on June 17 the Pan Anglican Congress held numerous meetings in city halls. Archbishop Clarke presided at Albert Hall session on marriage in heathendom with the Bishop of New Grines among speakers. Evening main meeting, Archbishop of Canterbury presiding, covered the Church and human society. Other sections debated marriage divorce socialism and Anglicanism. Archbishop of Brisbane led a settlers’ work discussion with Bishops of Porth and Auckland speaking.
An advertisement claims headaches stem from blood poisons formed during digestion and says Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills treat indigestion and liver weakness. It includes testimonials from B I Tobin of Auckland and a daughter whose headaches, dizziness, and low mood improved after a course of the pills.
Ff N motor cycles take top three spots including first second and fourth in Christchurch amateur riders event. R D Johnston acts as local agent for these motorcycles. Rheumatic gout claim for RETEU MO advertised with testimonial from John Sullivan Timaru and Bettling Stores Nmarn. price listed 23 6d and 4s 6d.
Bradford correspondent reports on Mr John H Robinson’s experiment to bale colonial wool in dyed jute tares to curb jute fibre contamination. He dyed black and blue tares, mixed jute into samples, and showed dyed fabrics hid no fibres while undyed samples revealed many fibres.
The article notes use of dyed tares in evaluating new base dyes selected by a London committee. It laments lack of samples for the Australian wool trade and says the trade knows little of the tests but plans to inform responsible heads handling the matter.
Speaking at Te Kuiti the Premier announced plans to audit public accounts after payment, institute universal annuities, and extend superannuation to all Civil Service branches. He aims to cover many retirees with a similar age provision and hinted at amendments to conciliation and arbitration laws.
Minister of Education George Fowlds outlined likely amendments to the Education Act including school classification and teacher salaries. He discussed transfer powers to preserve salaries, noting clashes with school committees. He also indicated possible class size limits and a plan to align teachers’ superannuation with the Public Service Superannuation Act.
The Hon George Mowlds rejects claims his speeches push for socialism or single tax as the only option. He notes Massey’s political strength waning after Tuapeka results and predicts more opposition MPs may retire before the election, leaving Massey with few allies.
The article examines how sleep arises from brain congestion anaemia and overwork. It notes that rapid air speeding causes brain congestion, combining with prolonged strain to briefly override a driver's consciousness.
Whittingham testified at the Home Office inquiry into the Hamstead colliery disaster recounting how he and Welsby struggled after the oxygen supply failed. He described dragging efforts, the heat and hill to the pit bottom, and finally freeing Welsby’s mouthpiece before leaving him kneeling with his light on. The commissioner praised Whittingham for his evidence as cheers rang in court.
Advertisement from Chamberlain Medicine Co. invites readers to mail a penny and their address for a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Iver Tablets, addressing 608 Harris Street Sydney. Sold by chemists and statekeepers.
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