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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 20, 1907

Page

2

Providential instinct in opposition to yellow immigration policy

The essay argues that while Europeans and Americans oppose large scale yellow immigration due to racial prejudice and labor competition, governments should address the issue with statesmanship before violence erupts. It praises the idea that peoples should develop within borders yet maintain international exchange, seeking a balanced, peaceful global order.

Spectator Europe America Far East Far United States Panama Canal British Columbia Australia Germany Wropean Atrain

Ashburton Masonic Lodge Installation Hosted at Hall

The Ashburton Masonic Lodge will install Bro. W. S. Hillier as Worshipful Master at the Masonic Hall tomorrow evening with visiting brethren and District Grand Lodge Officers attending. A banquet will follow in the hall downstairs.

Ashburton N.G Orr V.G Robilliard A. H. Sparrow R. Meeehan C.G.P Star of the East Ashburton Lodge Eld Templar

Dunedin News Roundup Signals Campaigns and Commerce

A Dunedin message notes Mr G. %. Nicholls departs for Sydney to aid the New South Wales Alliance in the August local option poll. The Labour Minister confirms sweated goods exist, with imports of similar items continuing into the colony. The South Canterbury Chamber cites German espionage and merchant inquiries.

Dunedin Nicholls Sydney New South Wales Alliance Labour Tregear South Canterbury

Ashburton Faces Water Shortage as Pumps Fail Townwide

A Guardian report details Ashburton's worsening water crisis with northern pumps out of action and surface drawing proving insufficient. Residents invest in deep wells and extra pumps while authorities seek a flood of rain and higher pressure systems to restore supply.

Guardian Childs Ashburton Mr Childs Wills Street North East Belt

Bread price row splits Dunedin bakers and public

The Dunedin Trades and Labour Council criticises master bakers for raising bread to 7d per loaf and argues that even the 5d loaf plus added profits was excessive. It warns that a united bakers’ monopoly could emerge, and proposes state intervention. The Master Bakers Association agrees to cut bread to 6d for a 4½d loaf starting June 24.

Dunedin Ooe Os Council Master Bakers’ Association At

New Zealand Boxers Fail to Qualify in Sydney Championship

In Sydney on June 19 Campbell and Marks from New Zealand failed to reach the final, losing to local Australian boxers who seized the opportunity.

Sydney Campbell Marks

Cricket Association Opposes Trustees’ High Take of Takings

London June 19 Middlesex beat Kent by ten wickets. Mignon took 12 for 90 and Trott 6 for 26. The Cricket Association objects to trustees receiving 20 percent of takings and ground expenses while football matches pay 12 to 16 percent.

Sydney The Cricket Association London Middlesex Kent Mignon Trott

State Insurance Schemes Discountenanced by Committee

London report by Lord Farrer’s committee says the Post Office should not pursue insuring employers under the Workmen's Compensation Act via Savings Bank links. It cautions against haste and notes Mr Chamberlain’s frail condition while a separate note mentions Suez shares unlikely to be offered. Adams Express declares a 200 percent dividend totaling $24 million in New York.

Mutineers Disarmed as Sapper Battalion Rebellions in Russia

In Permasavac on June 19 a battalion of sappers mutinied at Kieff, firing at random. The captain and three men were killed and 60 wounded. Loyal troops surrounded and captured 250 mutineers, 194 escaped. Three bombs were found in the Selenghi regiment barracks.

Permasavac Kieff Selenghi Regiment

Labour figures claim ample native workforce to replace repatriated Chine

In Pretoria on June 19 the Assembly member Mr Rissik presented figures asserting sufficient native labor to stand in for the Chinese repatriated during the current year.

Pretoria Rissik

Tense Commons scene on Lahore rebel and shooting remark

In the House of Commons Mrs C Mackarness and Mrs O Grady pressed John Marley to discuss Indian Government action against Sajpatha, the Lahore ringleader. Merley said the action had consent and the Government was applying the flaw. loud opposition cheered. A reference to shooting an Indian prisoner sparked uproar and denials.

London House of Commons C. MacKarness O'Grady John Marley Sajpatha Lahore Merley H. Cotton Tiaspetria Howard Vincent Neill Shama Trish W. Redmond Sir Howard Vincent

Corbett Bill For Inspector To Probe Monastic Institu tions

In London on June 19 the Corbett measure to appoint a Commissioner to inquire into inspection needs of monastic and conventual institutions passed first reading in the House of Commons by 125 to 121. Government members including Haldane and Birrell opposed. Labour shifted to support amid Nationalist candidate news at Jarrow. Nationalists protested the shift as Liberals edged toward alliance break.

London Corbett House of Commons Haldane Birrell Labour Party Jarrow

Magistrate P Helly to be Prose cuted over incendiary speech

In the House of Commons Mr Birrell announced the prosecution of Mr P Helly an Irish magistrate for an incendiary speech. The message explains the speech at New Inn Galway where he vowed retribution against Lord Ashtown and criticized the Woodlawn men, prompting government consideration.

Loxpon Jim House of Commons My Birrell Phelly London Lune 14 C. Craig Birrell P. Kelly New Inn Galway Lord Ashtown Killane Louglvan John Blake Graig Kelly Woodlawn

Wellington Rugby Union Unveils Rep Team Season Fixture List

The Wellington Rugby Union approved the representative team schedule for the season with matches against Auckland at Wellington on August 24 Waipara at Carterton August 31 Taranaki at Wellington September 7 Canterbury at Christchurch September 14 Southland at Invercargill September 19 Otago at Dunedin September 21 The B team also lines up Manawatu at Wellington August 31 and Horocesti at Horowhenua September 4.

Wellington Wellington Rugby Union Tonight Auckland Wairarapa

District Courts Data Aid Judicial Reform Plan

In Dunedin on June 20 the Law Societies gather data on the number and class of District Court cases. The aim is to assist the Attorney General in his proposed judicial reform scheme.

Dunedin

Oxford Draw With Australia in London Tennis Match

Oxford University tied the touring Australians in London as Wilding and Brookes won two matches while Doust and Roberts lost two.

London Oxford University Wilding Brookes Doust Roberts Tio

Assault on police by violent prisoners in Dunedin

Two men resisted arrest in Dunedin during the early hours. One, recently restrained, allegedly stole a bridle from a worker and violently kicked a constable in the abdomen. The other man, awakened from drunken sleep, caused damage, wrested a cloak, and knocked a police officer’s tooth loose while injuring others.

Dunedin Manor Places Constans Twies George Street Ely

Odd Verse Fragments Offer Curious Read

Fragmented lines mix frontier imagery with bold claims for a patent cure. The ad touts Woods Gert Pop permint Cura RHEUMO as a universal remedy for rheumatism gout sciatica lumbago promising cure and urges readers to buy at all stores and chemists.

Government orders to restore law as French unrest grows

In post tremor of wine districts violence, appeals for resignation fail. Clemenceau demands legal action to restore normal administration, using national force if needed, while Sarrant backs law over revolt and urges comrades to trust the Republic and abandon intimidation.

Per Press Association PAIS Chamber of Deputies Clemenceau M. Sarrant M. Clemenceau

Narbonne Barricades Declared Against Bloodshed Surrender

Extraordinary scenes unfolded in Narbonne as the Tecsin sounded and crowds erected barricades at the Town Hall. Ex-Mayor M Ferrone announced surrender to justice and urged removal of barricades, promising no bloodshed as order was restored.

Paris Narbonne M. Ferrone

Troops Occupy Narbonne Inswift Paris Report

Paris reports troops occupy Narbonne and detectived with military escort arrest M Albert and five others in Argellicas. Three were seized, but M Albert remains at large.

Paris Narbonne M. Ferrone Argellicas M. Albert

Revolutionary Committees Move to Form Confederation

Dispatch reports suspected disaffected department committees seeking a confederation with M. Albert as president and aiming for an auto-constitution. Troop movements increased as trains carried soldiers, with garrisons shifting and southern recruits deployed.

Aris M. Albert

Madame Albani completes short seasons at Town Hall

June reports from Mitsoursex and Jona 20 note Madame Albani finishing two brief but successful seasons at the Town Hall. Sir John Forrest dismisses rumors of a Commonwealth agent in France seeking New Caledonia. A 14 inch gold bearing stone found in Ballarat North grave sparks a rush around the cemetery. In Adelaide, June 20, sentences for Com bid and Donah relating to the Fort Keats murder are commuted to life imprisonment.

Madame Albani Sir John Forrest Commonwealth France New Caladonia Ballarat North Apelaide Combid Donah Bradshaw Fort Keats

Arrest of a Medigae Man

Auckland reports two doctors charged with illegal medical acts. Dr James Dalgier formerly practicing at Pukekohe is arrested for performing an illegal operation. Dr James Dalzell faces charges of unlawfully using an instrument on a young woman in Auckland on June 11. Remanded for eight days on own bond for 200 pounds and two sureties of 100 pounds each.

Auckland James Dalgier Pukekohe James Dalzell Usale $A Appear At Present. ‘the Defandant Was Remanded For Eight Daxyy

Wool sales begin as currents year closes in Sydney

Commercial reports from Sydney note that final sales for the wool year have commenced. Competition was good and last month’s rates were maintained.

Sydney

Deaths and missing men linked to New Zealand harbor incident

Patrick Henry Munro was found dead at Chabkune. A body found in Auckland harbor is identified as John Hodgson, last seen before the 2nd ultimo when he said he would visit friends at Onehunga.

Hampshire Romsey Willem Rufus New Forest Purkiss Patrick Henry Munro Chabkune Auckland Auckland Harbour John Hodgson Onehounga

Woollahra strand event reported at Kaipara coast

The report describes Australians near Woollahra stranded at the coast and a group planning a departure with fireworks and detonators. Details trace origins to Kaipara with a likely voyage toward Wellington as the scene unfolds.

Auckland Barqua Woollahra Kaipara Llahra Woollatonon Lunes

Calliope Dock Accident Hearing in Auckland

Witness David Gouk shipbuilder objects to the Kaioura and Mamari blocks saying they are lopsided and unsafe and that horizontal braces lack strength. He notes temporary nails and doubts shoring caused the disaster. The Calliope Dock case adjourned to tomorrow.

Auckland Calliope David Gouk Davness Kai Oura Mamari

Wooda Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds

An old advertisement notes Wooda Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds promising reliable relief. It mentions a product claim and price reference alongside typical patent medicine phrasing of the era.

Wooda

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