23 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
1
In the House of Commons the Regency Bill advanced past its second reading. The debate touched on constitutional governance and the scope of regent powers as essential provisions were debated by MPs.
London June 22 Mra Fawcett led a NUWSS deputation to Mr Asquith while Lady Jersey headed the WNASL. Asquith said obliterating sex distinction preaches to the converted and that his views do not reflect the party majority. Two hundred MPs petition him to grant suffrage bill facilities with likely second reading only.
Dr Gore, Bishop of Birmingham, testifying before the Divorce Commission urged restricting marriages after divorcees to the Registrar's office. He favored civil marriages in all cases and leaving religious bodies to conduct rites for those who wish.
Report from Perth on June 22 describes a large one funnelled steamer painted with prey colors seen off Maud's landing near Cape Farquhar at end May. Natives reported all aboard were Chinamen, with boats carrying people to the steamer. The sighting prompted speculation it could be a pearl shell prospecting vessel or a Japanese war vessel surveying the coast.
The Federal Government informs Canada it cannot approve a New Zealand port of call under the current Vancouver contracts. This signals a modification of planned routes affecting maritime schedules and international agreements.
Commander Peary says Scott will reach the South Pole if plans hold and no disaster occurs. He notes the route is surveyed and a thick surface aids progress unlike Arctic ice. Peary regrets the National Geographic Society cannot fund the joint observations.
Jamon Howard Witheford sues the Public Trustee and others for 49000 pounds over an alleged breach of agreement to float a company to operate the Parapara ironfield. The case before Chief Justice in Chambers in Wellington was adjourned for further particulars as parties discuss amendments and issues of law.
The Paparoa strike ends with settlers reclaiming work as of June 22. Wellington reports the Paparoa Coal Company meeting states the initial difficulties are overcome and the mine is a going concern. A contract to supply coal to naval authorities was signed and extra funding is sought. workers return or resume on Monday. Meeting adjourned until July.
Drizzling rain greeted the second day of the National Dairy Show as crowds arrived by crowded trains from the coast. Poultry judging largely finished yesterday with top prizes going to Plymouth Rocks exhibitor D. R. Lancaster and others, while Aramoho’s C O Bridges dominated the Orpington division and G Windibanks of Wanganui collected silver and white honours in Weyandottes.
In Pahiatua on June 22 a twelve roomed house owned by Mr W J Upton was totally destroyed by a morning fire. Occupants Mr and Mrs Upton and a young girl escaped after the girl woke to smoke filling her room. House insured for £150 and furniture for £25 in the National office. The Uptons suffered heavy losses.
The International Congress of Chambers of Commerce and Industrial Associations opened with 450 delegates from twenty nationalities at the Hotel Dee. Sidney Buxton welcomed them for the Government, and M Kinnon Wood urged arbitration to settle international commercial disputes. The Congress recommended international action to fix Easter for the first Sunday after April 4.
The article explains how indigenous Australians once relied on tree roots for water during dry seasons, and how artesian bores now supply vast amounts. It describes eucalyptus varieties used for water, root harvesting methods, and the cool clear liquid drawn from the cut root segments with bark removed.
The National Dairy Association in Palmerston North held its annual meeting and adopted the report and balance sheets. It resolved to urge a uniform export cheese case size for the North Island and Dominion, with a Launch head and 27-inch batten, and to protest a Companies Act amendment restricting accounting audits to public accountants only.
In New York on June 22 the governor opened the legislative session urging a wider investigation than 1900 into corruption. Several senators began blocking the Post Office Savings Bank bill. President Taft summoned them and signaled the bill must pass as a Republican pledge, with Congress to stay in session all summer if needed.
The National Bank of New Zealand reports a 7 percent half year dividend on paid up capital of £375,000, making 12 percent for the year to March 31, 1910, with £22,500 added to the reserve fund and £17,909 carried forward. A £10,000 reduction of bank premises and £300 to officers' pension funds are noted. The annual meeting is set for July 5 in London.
Reports from the North Island highlight successful Maori co operation on the East and West Coasts. Wool gains on the East Coast topped other coast prices while West Coast communities supply large amounts to dairy factories. One farm uses milking machinery and a milk cheque reached £1300 last season. Croup rises in dry cold early winter. parents should have Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on hand.
An advertisement claims Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cure kidney and bladder troubles and relieve back pain. It cites G Pritchard of Marawiti near Ashburton praising six bottles of the remedy and urges readers to buy from Foster-McClellan Co. at Sydney.
A Sydney writer notes ongoing prosperity for wool growers and predicts strong outlook as few berry cattle remain at Momahaki State Farm. The piece mentions the smallest sheep from Cameroon at 19 inches tall with 14 inch horns and black underparts, and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds that may lead to pneumonia.
Australian fruit growers who sold to the German market this season report strong profits. A Hamburg shipment averaged 12s per case, with some Cleo Patras yielding 24s and Jonathans as high as 18s 3d. Prices reached up to 16s 163 and 18s 7d at times.
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