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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 20, 1911

Page

4

All-Red Route Proposal Carried at Imperial Conference

London June 18 Sir Joseph Ward urged an All-Red mail service linking Britain Canada Newfoundland Australia and New Zealand. Proposals faced practical speed and cost hurdles with Lloyd George and Laurier noting eighteen to twenty-one knot limits and re transshipment issues. The conference adopted Ward’s amended resolution endorsing the best possible mail service through Canada to Australia and New Zealand.

Per Preay Copreighe London Joseph Ward Panama Canal Canada New Zealand Britain Edward Morris Newfoundland Wilfrid Laurier Fisher Australia Suez Commonwealth Lloyd George

Mortgage and Agency sale at Hind's clears with full market rates

National Mortgage and Agency Company held a successful clearance sale at Hind's for Me D Miller. Prices listed cover implements, ploughs, harrows, binders, sheep gear, pigs, sheep, horses, cattle, and calves with strong demand and full market values observed.

National “Mortgage and Agency Company Hinds D. Miller Duncan Grubber McCormick Syre

SUID to Order Flannel Boots Collar Hat

A short classified item advertises fur boot and collar hat orders. The note reads as a simple prompt to place an order for warm footwear and headwear. The exact supplier or contact details are not provided in the readable text.

SUID

Hazleton Talks New Zealand Emigration And Home Rule

Mr Hazleton, the Irish envoy visiting Ashburton, praised Canterbury for agricultural opportunities while noting it curbs Irish emigration. He cited strong local government and advancing social reforms in New Zealand and predicted future Irish social reforms and tax reductions under self rule, amid disputed King promises on peer creation.

Hazleton Ashburtom New Zealand Canterbury Ireland Dominion England Yebra Redmond House of Lords Lords Hazleton Sai As Treland Dominions

Foundation stone laid for Winchmore district church

Residents of Winchmore district gathered Thursday as the foundation stone was laid for a new place of worship serving multiple denominations. Mr Jas Glassey chaired, J Bland and J Capon laid stones, Rev G B Inglis dedicated the church, a £16 collection was raised toward debt, and tea in the schoolroom followed with thanks offered to contributors.

Winchmore Nosworthy M.P Jas. Glassey J. Bland Phos. Capon G. B. Inglis Myr Jas. Glassey R. T. Corbitt T. Hmllyworth Messrs J. 8. Bland and Capon

Persistent Health Prompt Encourages Steady Effort

The message urges readers to stay persistent when weak or ill with coughing and poor appetite. It stresses persistence as beneficial for recovery, noting lungs and sleep disturbances as common concerns and encouraging continued effort toward improving health.

Property Sales At Hinds Auction By National Mortgage

The National Mortgage and Agency Company sold several properties at Hinds yesterday on behalf of Xr D Miller. Lot 1 valued at 950 pounds went to George Tilson for the lease of 50 acres and a 12 room house. Lot 2 fetched 310 pounds to W J McDowell for 37 acres 2 roods in perpetual lease. Lot 3 secured 400 pounds to W ed for 44 acres 2 roods and a 4 room cottage. Lot 4, freehold 25 acres at 19 pounds per acre, to A McKenzie. Lot 5 about 400 pounds to W J McDowell for 8 rooms and 4 acres in Hinds Township.

National Mortgage and Agency Company Hinds D. Miller George Tilson W. J. $. McDowell W. Ed McDowell A. McKenzie Hinds Township W. J

Census Figures for United Kingdom Population by Region

Final UK census shows England and Wales totals with males 15,728,618 and females 16,799,280 in 1801. Scotland records 2,278,755 males and 9998 females in one listing, others show 2,258,735 females. Emigration over the last decade reached 497 40S.

London Ditt LG United Kingdom Fkngland Wales Vis Scotland Wi. Ee Thelos

Supreme Court Opens With No Criminal Business

The Supreme Court session opened before Mr Justice Chapman with no criminal business and only one civil case. The Grand Jury presented Hon. with a pair of white gloves as a ceremonial token. The judge congratulated the district on crime immunity and noted the new courthouse is proceeding.

Biasneleial Supreme Court Justice Chapman Grand Jury

High Commissioner's Report on June 17 Market Cable

Wellington reports from London dated June 17 show mixed livestock and food prices. Mutton and lamb demand varies with forward delivery and warm weather boosting light weights while beef remains dull. Butter draws firmer demand for top quality, wool stays quiet, and New Zealand prices are noted.

Per Press Association Wellington Department of Industries and Commerce London Canterbury North Island Searce New Zealand

Wheat shipments and totals by region and origin

The UK afloat wheat and flour total 3 865 000 quarters with the Continent at 2 875 000 quarters. Atlantic shipments 46 000 quarters and Pacific ports 5 000 quarters. This week total European shipments 3 450 000 quarters from Argentina 194 000, Danubian provinces 60 000, India 203 000, Australasia 52 000. Australasian cargoes sold at 38s 6d and Bi s 6d.

London United Kingdom Continent Atlantic Pacific Argentine Danubian India Australasia

Maori youth to be hanged after council decision

A meeting of the Executive Council presided by the Governor decided that the law must take its course for Tahi Kaka the young Maori under death sentence at Auckland for murder. Official statements say no favourable circumstances were excluded from the deliberations.

Wellington Tahi Kaka Auckland New Zealand Maketu Bay of Islands Robertson Afaketu Mount Eden Scott Waitakere Wellington Post Baka Kaka Supreme Court

Dunedin Protest Calls Reconsider Kaka Death Sentence

A Dunedin meeting called by the Mayor passed a resolution urging the Acting Prime Minister to reconsider the Kaka case. Speakers condemned the death sentence as brutal and referenced past hangings in Auckland and Mount Eden Prison, noting public opposition across the Dominion.

Dunibin Hell

Affection of the Chest Sparks Bursting Revelation

A youth speaks of affection as a maiden flirts and Mrs. Snookes laughs with relief. He steadies a moment before declaring the condition a mere chest affection as she falls into his embrace.

Snookes Hoe

New Zealand and South Africa Discuss Taxation and Trade

The London conference debated double income tax and death duties with Sir Joseph Ward Mr Botha and Mr Lloyd George. Talks covered uniform death duties in the Empire tax concessions and reform of coinage while shipping and trade issues drew attention to rebates and imperial transport policy.

London New Zealand Botha Joseph Ward Lloyd George United Kingdom Britain South Africa Malan Commonwealth Pearen David de Grant Buxton David de Graaf L. Brodeur Canada Shipping Conference British Insurance Combine Pearce Royal Commission Australia David de Graat Zealand

Ashburton Rugby Union Meeting Notes Disbandment Standstill

Ashburton Rugby Union met with chair lit by W G Hillier. Members present included W Watters and J Trevor Thomas. W G Roberts absent. Ashburton Football Club seeks disbandment amid retirements and Union actions affecting players. Coronation procession advice rejected. Most matches postponed except away games. secretary to contact Mi esmere Union for dates.

Ashburton Rugby Union Messrs W. Watters W. G. Hillier T. Turtill J Trevor Thomas F. B. Rapbilliard G. McKenzie R. Jones FE. Pritchard Baird W. G. Roberts Ashburton Football Club Tha Union Canterbury Rugby Union Miesmere Union Senor Heli

Inquest Clears Cause of James Price’s Death

Auckland reports a June inquest into James Price aged thirty five who died under chloroform during liver abscess surgery. The jury verdict cites natural causes. A separate accident notes Hjorch, twelve, injured when a gun exploded during sparrow shooting. he died in hospital.

Auckland James Price H. Hjorch Hotep

The Zam-Buk Cures Piles Say Mrs M Thomas

Mrs M Thomas of Dale Street Port Adelaide reports severe piles pain swelling and internal growth fears. She refused surgery and tried ointments and many remedies before Zam-Buk provided relief and total cure. Her husband and children also benefited from Zam-Buk for minor injuries and sores. Available from chemists and stores at 18d and 35d per pot.

M. Thomas Dale St Port Adelaide Woo Tie Amine Em- Buka Aly

Ashburton Ladies Benefit From Warner Rustproof Corsets

Ashburton ladies owe style and comfort to Warner's Rustproof Corsets supported by local drapers keeping up to date with Warner's latest models priced at 10 cents.

Ashburton Warner

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