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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
2
Phases of the Moon for June Provide Timings and Dates
The entry lists moon phases for June including First Quarter Full Moon Vast Quarter and New Moon with times. It notes apogee and perigee dates and a series of numerical codes such as 4.28 and 4.29 for specific observations across June.
In memory of Thomas Andrews and Sarah Agnes Hodgson
In loving memory of Thomas Andrews who fell asleep June 21 1905 aged 81 years by his wife and children. In loving memory of Sarah Agnes Hodgson who died at Ashburton June 22 1907. Sweetly and softly now she rests mother brothers and sisters insertions describe their passing and resting places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson
Sarah Agnes
Ashburton
Sydney
Kaipara
Melbourne
Tariq
Pincombe
Robinson
Blackwood
Sporting
Ashburton Technical Classes Association Seeks Government Support
Ashburton Technical Classes Association urges government to fund a new brick building housing wool sorting, cookery, dressmaking, and a commercial room. Local council offers site for nominal consideration. The move aims to boost technical education and national efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asso- Ashburton
New Technical Zealand
Ashburton Technical Classes Association
Ashburton
Cox
Renswn
Reform Talk and Labour Views Dominate New Zealand News
A Christchurch Press writer denounces state education as a failure and cites parental loss of control amid youth disobedience. The piece notes possible political moves by the Attorney-General and Dr Findlay’s reluctance to enter Parliament. Reports touch on Henry Rycecroft’s Private Papers, labour conditions, and ongoing railway and construction work. Scarlet fever reports spread from Waimate northward with cases in Timaru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
New Zealand
Otago Daily Times
Beth Places
Enrgagements
Labour Department
Ashburton Notes Warm Night and Civic Happenings
Frost records in Ashburton Domain and on Saturday night. the Ashburton County Band visited the hospital with a day-appropriate program enjoyed by patients and visitors. Two young men were fined for intoxication at the Magisterial Court. Scarlet fever cases in Otago and Southland rise sharply in the June quarter. Local events include a Fire Brigades Act proposal loss, a lightning strike on a church building, and visits by Hon. Robert McNeb. The Freemasons of Methven Lodge hosted a social with songs, dancing, and games. Dean Harper visits Queensland, while Perth bar and licensing discussions provoke comment. West Coast timber trade remains brisk. added notes on journalism humor, teachers’ pensions, and Auckland building costs. Motors and local business promotions end with F N motorcycles represented by TR D Johnston.
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Freemasons
Methven Lodge No. 41
W. J. Blackler
Hibbs
Stoba
Terriss
Pritchard
Walter Goodwin
M.D
Arbitration Court sits in Ashburton on July 16
The article notes a sitting of the Arbitration Court in Ashburton scheduled for July 16. It covers diverse items from legal inquiries to political comments and trade news, including health updates on Mr Hall Jones and a public note on paper mill leases in Westland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbiard Bryant
Ashburton
Milsom
Bray
Townsend
James Jaddell
Erveryona
Rakaia Horticultural Society Holds Annual Meeting
The Rakaia Horticultural Society gathered last week with C A C Hardy in the chair. The secretary’s report praised vigor, noted two strong shows, and recommended expert lectures. A credit balance of £47 10s 3d was reported and a £5 6s 0d gift to the secretary was offered but declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A.C. Hardy
A. Fardy
M. P
Mesdames Holmes
Boag
Dickie
Miss Buller
Messrs
B. Oakley
H.J. Harrison
A. Mellraith
H. Mathias
C. Tubb
Hansons celebrate new home with surprise view and party
Neighbours attend a house warming at Mr L Hanson’s expanded homestead, part of the Maronian estate. The event features dancing, card contests, a sumptuous supper, and a toast by Mr Hampton who thanks the hosts and wishes them long life in their new residence. They sing They are jolly good fellows at close.
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L. Hanson
Hanson
Hampton
Dloga
Weldarine proves reliable cast iron brazing formula
Scientists report successful testing of Weldarine, a brazing formula for repairing cast iron. Samples have been praised by John Anderson and other testers. The selling agents for Gobierton are The G. H. Carson Cycle and Motor Works, Tancred Street.
International and Local News Digest From London and Beyond
News items include 160 of 800 police withdrawn from Sheep's Head Bay races over an injunction against dispersing groups near betting rings. Also reports on an International Steel Trust formed with 150 million capital and joint Anglo American Russian syndicates.
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London
New York
Sheep’s Head Bay
State Supreme Court
International Steel Trust
Iron and Steel Trades Journal
Aro
United Kingdom
Khost
Sibi
Baluchistan
Terrible Pittsburg Colliery Explosion Kills Six
A massive underground blast at a Pittsburg colliery on June 21 kills six workers and entombs thirty others after a fall of earth traps them. Rescue efforts are hampered by continuing fires and debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburg
Asquith Links Fortunes to Licensing Bill at Birmingham Meeting
British politics report from London notes Mr Asquith telling a mass meeting in Birmingham that his political fortunes and the government hinge on the Licensing Bill. He mocks tariff reform propaganda and questions the 1906 tariff settlement while urging equalising burdens and brighter lives. The Pudsey result shows Oddy winning the seat amid reform and dissatisfaction with the Government.
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Per Presa Association
London
Birmingham
National Liberal Federation
Asquith
Hoe
Mr Balfour
Liberal Party
Equator
Jime
Pudsey
G. Whiteley
Oddy
Ogden
Radical
Benson
Labour
de Whiteley
Liberal
Cape Parliament Opens with Revenue Deficit Declared
In Capetown on June 20 the Governor opened Parliament and said balancing revenue and expenditure had proved impossible.
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Capetown
Tangier Deliberates on Murat Hafid Sultanship
Tangier townspeople tilt toward proclaiming Murat Hafid sultan while Abdul Aziz authorities mobilize external forces to curb any proclamation. Rumors of French naval landings to suppress an insurrection add to the tense atmosphere in Tangier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Murat Hafid Sultan
Abdul Aziz
Mulai
France Endorses Moroccan Policy in Chamber Vote
Paris June 20 the French Chamber of Deputies approved the government's Moroccan policy by a 217 vote margin after M Pichon outlined that if France must recognise Mulai Hafid it must admit France's rights uphold the Algeciras compact and pay damages due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Pichon
France
Mulai Hafid
Algeciras
Rheumo Claims Cure for Canterbury Hotel Owner
Mr Crannitch, proprietor of the Temuke Hotel in Canterbury, praises Rheumo after suffering rheumatism for years. He says after using Rheumo he has not felt better in 18 years and credits the remedy with a rapid improvement. Rheume is promoted as a quick cure with testimonials from local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crannitch
M. Cranniteh
Temuke
Canterbury
Pan Anglican Congress Debates Capital and Labour Balance
London reports show the Pan Anglican Congress discussing capital versus labour with speakers including C F Maiter man, Burrows, and Canon Scott Efolland. Australian leaders defend labour policies while others warn of socialism and urge capital labour partnership. A world Anglican laymen federation is proposed as a church unity effort. A Windsor garden party with the King and royals drew eight thousand attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
Press Association
London
C. F. Maeterman
M.P
Professor Burrows
Canon Scott Efolland
Tewards
C. Matthews
Australia
Grinwade
Melbourne
J. B. Jenking
Canon Stevens
Canon Williams
Queensland
Alne Apple
George Livesey
A. Leeper
Trinity College
Christian Brotherhood
Phuretmon
Organieg
Clarke
Fordelam
North
Nelligan
Auckland
Australian steamer Moeraki steward charged over wine sale
Sydney June reports a Moeraki chief steward faced action after selling wine to two passengers while moored. Defence argues foreign register exempts from local law and owners need no packet license. decision reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Twwo
Three Candidates Confirmed for Buller Seat in General Election
Westport reports on June 20 that sitting member Jas Colvin and two others, P F Munro and W Macnamara, are definite candidates for Buller. Dunedin notes on June 22 that ex Mayor Loudon will contest the Taieri seat in the Government interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Buller
Messrs
Jas. Colvin
P."f. Munro
Vi’. Macnamara
Dunedin
Loudon
Taiert
Missing Man Samuel G Jones Seen In New Zealand
A labourer Samuel Geo Jones aged 40 native of Tasmania has been missing from Seddonville since January 10. Search parties have been out. Jones has been in New Zealand about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Samuel Geo. Jones
Tasmania
Seddonville
Jones
New Zealand
Two Elderly Men Charged With Break‑In At Butcher Shop
In Auckland on June 20 two elderly men named John McKen nin and Thomas Andersen were caught by a constable leaving a butcher's shop with meat. They were charged with breaking and entering and theft at the Police Court and remanded on substantial bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Jime
John McKennin
Thomas Andersen
Kite
Fragments of Proverbial Verse and Domestic Duties
Quasi poetic phrases reference winter work and household labor. The piece mocks clichés about women’s endless toil and mentions Woods' Peppermint in a domestic context. It presents garbled dialogue and advertising tone from an old period ad-like snippet.
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