Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Ashburton Guardian in Ashburton, Canterbury

We have pages in Canterbury

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 23, 1908

Page

4

Boundary reform and election systems debated in Mataura

Mr McNab addresses Mataura on electoral boundaries with criticism of the commissioners and support for Parliament to fix boundaries. He analyzes absolute majority and second ballot proposals, warns of coalition risks, reviews land law changes, and outlines agricultural department progress and scholarships.

BR. McNab Mini of Lands Joe Mataura Mataura Clutha Awarua Wakatipu North Island Liberal Party Great Liberal Party Ward Messrs ‘Ty Mackenzie J.C. ‘Thomson C. M. Gray Messrs Lethridge Alison G. Reid C. Lewis South Island Uie Nelgo Southland Wallace North Cape Joseph Ward New Zealand Australia James Allen

Bomb on cork bale sinks ship in Philadelphia

News from New York reports a bomb hidden in a cork bale aboard the Arcadia exploded on the Delaware near Philadelphia, killing four and injuring many. a disaffected person is suspected. Arson cases rise in Bern. police detain a night-watchman. Kaiser led maneuvers planned in Alsace Lorraine. Canada restricts British Indian immigrants to forty pounds. Australia eyes Olympic track speed. Lepmeijnt’s airship crosses Lake Constance with Prince George aboard.

New York Hamburg Delaware Philadelphia Berlin Bern Noticg Kaiser Alsace Lorraine Scarburg Bendsorf Canada Immigration Berne Jime Lepmelints Prince George of Bavaria Lake Constance Friedrichshaven

South African Cricket Association Yet to Receive Australia Visit Invitation

The South African Cricket Association stated that no definite invitation had been received to visit Australia. In Johannesburg, it is noted that if the triangular tour plan is abandoned, the entire issue will need further consideration.

London South African Cricket Association Australia Johannesburg

Zam-Buk Balm Claims Big Ringworm Relief

An advertisement extols Zam-Buk Balm as a cure for ringworm and winter skin ailments. A Bathurst, NSW user testifies the product calmed irritation and cleared a facial ringworm after failed remedies, praising its household value and noting prices of 1s 6d and 6d pots at chemists and stores.

W.ogers Kepler Street Bathurst Ail Azores

Council urged to block further electric concession requests

A correspondent argues Craddock and Sim seek a new three year monopoly extension, totaling eight years, before the Council can take over. He urges rescinding the 21 year grant and restoring the original deal, saying residents oppose concessions and municipal management may serve the public better.

Messrs Craddock and Sim Tventy Clark Gobbe

Borough Council Eyes Exclusive Electric Lighting Lease

In Ashburton June 22 1908 Frank H Ghoot warns that the Bor ough Council may grant Messrs Craddock Sim and Co a twenty one year exclusive lease for electric lighting from August 16 1907 with purchase rights at valuation plus ten percent. He urges public meeting of ratepayers to block the deal and protect municipal finances.

Messrs Craddock, Sim and Co Couneillors Mosers Burgess Clark Frank H. Ghoat Ashburton

Ashburton No-license critique questions prosperity claims

A reader denounces prohibition assertions in Ashburton, arguing the town stagnates under no-license with few new buildings and many ruined structures. He cites rising rateable values elsewhere, reports of drunks and a drunken woman removed by Black Maria, and asserts licenses would have benefited the area.

Ashburton Timaru

Carters seek license fee reform and Amuri land push

A Christchurch deputation urged reform of heavy traffic license fees as carters face charges up to 30 pounds per cart from multiple local bodies. Separately Amuri settlers pressed the government to acquire the Achray estate near Rotherham for closer settlement, arguing 12 000 to 13 000 acres could be subdivided with minimal roading costs. The minister promised to place the carters' case with the responsible minister and consider land purchase options, noting Culverden demand and possible alternative properties.

Gisborne Overly Bay Farmers’ Union Poverty Bay Otago University Palmerston North New Zealand Dominion Agricultural Department Christchurch I. McNab Wellington Woolston Heathcote Amuri Achray Rotherham Culverden Demutation Land Purchase Board Culverden Estate

Fragmentary verse fragment about farmers and winter cure

A fragmentary archaic verse mentions a ploughman, dairymaid, lambs and pigs, with farmers following each other and references to winter woods pepper mint cure. The text is incomplete and reads like rustic farming imagery.

Tia

Tarifty Housewife Aims to Save Money by Shopping Smart

A thrifty housewife plans to cut costs through careful budgeting and strategic purchases. She will compare prices, use coupons, and seek bulk deals to maximize value and reduce weekly expenses.

Tarifty

Imported Parlor and Church Organs Offer Lowest Prices

A handsome shipment of first class parlor and church reed organs arrives. 18 stars and full tone with elegant finish. Prices claim 20 percent lower than other music houses in the colony. Builders offer terms and a free music book with each organ. Inspection invited at 496 H. M. Fones.

H. M. Fones

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hesterfield Coats Youngs Ulster Boot Stores Moate & Go’s Helson Moate Nelson Monte & Go Ceylon Tasmania Fletcher Bros Cash Supply Stores Hroid BE Curtis Land Cameron Street Evapore Daniel Zraburion Town Properties Carter’s Terrace Tinward Yorkshire Fire Insurance Company Quibell’s Cheap Dip Maling and Co., Limited Rider-Hricsson Engine Company Fitter and Sons, Limited Harold E. Curtis Ashburte Mterbury Roller Mr McNab Cable News Ottawa the Times Cricket Wditer Andrew OF & EU Lid H. M. Jones England Scotland Lane John Orr & Co Faye Abbey Gay J. Mellor Tanched Street Asliburtont Chiap A.T. A East Street Australian Mutual Provident. Society Wec James Pipe H. A. Flower Hampstead Due Lyttelton S.S Glynt Lyttelton Joshua Tucker A Norew Or & Oe Ltd Benjamin Manchester Bros Saunders’ Buildings Devereux, King & Co Lichfield Street Methvein District Rands and CO Abermain Coal Thousehold Abermain Colliery Co., Ltd Sydney Thos. Brown Hereford Street Chiristehireh R. Thos. Hy, Elliott A. H. Field Elliott H. Field D. Thomas H. E. Bonnington aStemist Arpenter Tancred Street Emeley Burnet Price da Yd Thomson and Co Embley . Burnet’s Hemsley Burnet George St Dunedin Kaye and Carter Bageirt Arcade Opan Athey Grand Combination Kozie Manchester Bro Mellor Agi Pll EL Trs Manchester Coleman Jones and Sons Tewellers High Street Asdrew A. H. Field Coal and Firewood Merchant Standard Fire and Marine Tosurance Company Eta Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company. ‘of New Zealand, Limited A. A. Field R. Alcorn Fidelity Guarantee West Street Manning Canterbury Crown Roller Froberson and CROWN LID Armers Walter Pickles West’ Street Maude and Harman R. Kennedy Burnett G. H. Buchanan Burnett Street QO. H Tres Carriage Builder Qesoor Claridge Ethel Claridge Cox Etreur Ats Llewellyn Owen A. Mus L.cm Malo Blanchaus Albert Roberts Suburbs United Kingdom Selking THE London.directory. CO Abchurch Lane Thomas Baz Cox Evenrieter Robert. Bel Hhe Burnett Streek Ashburton
Search Courier

Search the Ashburton Guardian Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Ashburton Guardian?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication