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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 24, 1909

Page

4

Trust Moneys to Lend and Freehold Securities

Perry Perry and Kinney, solicitors of Timaru Geraldine and Temuka advertise trust moneys for lending with approved freehold securities including second mortgages. Interest at the lowest current rates, with principal repayable by instalments if desired.

Maude and Harman Burnett Street Ashburton II Kennedy Burnett Perry, Perry & Kin Erney Timaru Geraldine and Tomuke

Dangerous bicycle riding on Hampstead roads

Correspondent warns authorities and public about riders on Hampstead streets without lights late in the day. Wellington street, a main arterial route, is narrow and poses high collision risk to motorists, pedestrians, and other riders after sundown. A resident recalls nearly colliding with an unlit cyclist near the Post Office.

Hampstead Towith Wellington Street Havelock Street Wellington Street

Letter calls referee to admit misidentification in Hampstead match

A reader criticizes last week's Guardian report on a school football match and Rugby Union meeting. The letter asserts the wrong spectator was blamed for taunting Hampstead players and requests the referee’s apology and proper identification. It also urges tighter shoe inspections after players wore top plates.

Guardian Rugby Union Hampstead

Unemployed deputation seeks relief from Christchurch council

A Christchurch deputation of unemployed waited on the town clerk to request relief from the Charitable Aid Board. The board would not assist able-bodied men except under special circumstances. The town clerk cited a telegram from the Acting Premier stating the Minister of Labour and Public Works aims to employ as many men as possible and move work to relieve congestion.

Christchurch Charitable Aid Board For Relief

Land settlement in Australia reported from Wellington

Wellington reports on prospects for land settlement in New South Wales. Mr H D Buchanan of Palmerston North speaks of cheaper land, lighter labour issues, and less state interference. Three New Zealand settlers say they will sell NZ property to move to Australia, though Buchanan himself will not.

Wellington H. D. Buchanan Palmerston North Australia New South Wales New Zealand Buchanan

Germany's Naval Ambitions and American Implications

Captain Mahan argues in Collier's Weekly that Germany seeks a two power standard surpassing Britain and can sustain rapid construction. He warns the United States faces a derisively superior navy and that European balance may shift to Germany, threatening Monroe Doctrine era policy.

Captain Mahan Germany Collier’s Weekly Mahan Great Britain Europe

Children’s Hacking Cough at Night Woods Cure Price

A vintage ad notes Woods Great Peppermint Cure for a nocturnal hacking cough priced at 6d plus 2s 6d in old currency. It markets a simple remedy with a period style package.

Ashburton Library and the Town's Cultural Dilemma

A long letter criticizes Ashburton’s library conditions and town culture. The author laments dreary facilities, poor ventilation, and a lack of a public theatre, urging a new town building with library and theatre spaces to uplift youth and culture. He praises Omar Khayyam and notes Mr Jones as an example of environmental influence on character.

Mr Jones Omar Athenaeum Burns Ashburton Ashburton Methinks Acton

Bee Keeping Proves Lucrative for Young Canadian Emigrants

The article notes bee keeping as a promising livelihood for young emigrants with about £200 capital. Ontario leads with 200,000 hives and 8,000,000 pounds of premium honey yearly, while British Columbia benefits from abundant blossoms. It cites progress in the West with examples from Emerson, Selkirk, and Carlyle, Saskatchewan, detailing high yields from several apiaries and expanding stock numbers.

Canada Ontario British Columbia James Puncan Emerson Selkirk Carlyle Sask Moose Mountain

Navy League Ashburton Branch Meets to Plan Future

About fourteen members attended the Navy League meeting in Borough Council Chambers with Mayor H. Davis presiding. Apologies were read, and a provisional committee remained in place while plans for expanding membership and a future permanent committee were discussed.

Ashburton Navy League H. Davis Handcock W. H. Collins League Christchurch Ferriman Purnell W. Nicoll Nicoll

Habitual criminal Murphy sent to six months jail

William George Murphy appeared before Magistrate T A Bailey in Christchurch and was committed to Lyttelton gaol for six months. His record includes thefts, assault, false pretences, and an escape attempt from Seacliff. He pleaded guilty to all charges and received concurrent sentences totaling six months.

Per Press Association Christchurch William George Murphy T. A. B. Bailey S.M Lyttelton Murphy Masterton Dunedin Seenelift Seacliff Rangitata Ashburton George Keys James M Howard C. James Hallswell Richard Sparks Halswell Hugh Small Kimberley Robert Dysart Bishop

Paparoa Coal Company set to mine after rail link ready

At the annual meeting in Wellington Mr J P Maxwell chairman said the company would begin coal production as soon as the Government railway can carry its coal. Seams are thick uniform and clean. Directors J Duncan and H F Forbes were re elected.

Wellington Paparoa Coal Company J. P. Maxwell Goverment Railway Messrs J. Duncan H. F. Forbes

National Defence campaign notes support and opposition

Mr Robert McNab says he spoke at twenty five venues from Auckland to Invercargill on universal military training. He found broad support among Auckland MPs and the National Defence League, with only limited resistance in Wellington and among some urban workers and a few Socialists. He cites Labour leaders in Australia backing conscription and notes public misconceptions about cost. He remains confident a plebiscite would show strong support.

Robert McNab Wellington Post Auckland Invercargill Wellington McNab National ‘Defence League Wanganu New Plymouth New Zealand Defence League England Australia Commonwealth ReNab Tiand

How Wind Produces Waves Across Water Sand and Snow

Wind waves form where wind direction aligns with cyclone movement, creating steep waves up to forty feet under strong gales. Westerly winds generate long, powerful swells and storm waves up to 1200 feet apart. Desert sand waves and wind drifted snow in Winnipeg prairies show similar wave behavior with regular, ghostlike motion and great downstream spacing.

Winnipeg

High Class Suits at Fair Cash Prices Eye Novel Tailor System

In New Zealand a cash only, modern tailoring system cuts costs by removing bad debts and antiquated methods. George Davies offers made to measure suits from £2 10s to £8 1s, claiming equal fit and quality to pricier rivals and saving about £2 per suit. Ashburton branch at the Arcade invites inspections and samples.

New Zealand Duvarland George Davies Davies Tugt Ashburton

Protests Against Licenses in King Country Meeting

A Rechabites gathering in Palmerston North on June 23 decries new licenses for selling liquor in the King Country. The group calls the licenses a flagrant breach of the treaty with the Māori and expresses strong indignation.

Palmerston North Regelygd King Country

Morse's Indian Root Pills Praise By Mrs Parker

Mrs Parker of Darlinghurst Sydney testifies that after years of indigestion biliousness and constipation her daughter and she found relief from Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills The testimonial notes permanent relief and continued benefit during menopause and recommends the remedy to others

Morsi Parker Wpalmer-Street Darlinghurst Sydney Orange and Forbes Morse Dr. Morse

Cure for Cold and Sore Throat Praised in NZ Reader Letter

Mr A McIntyre of Grey Street Shortland Thames New Zealand writes that after suffering a bad cold and sore throat he tried Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. A few doses cured the throat soreness and the cold disappeared. He praises its healing properties and has recommended it to friends. For sale by chemists and storekeepers.

Lane A. McIntyre Grey Streat Shortland Thames N.Z Aga Chamberlain

Note New Address Burnett Street

A notice announces a new address on Burnett Street opposite Mat and Guardian Office with a contact telephone 148.

Mail and Guardian Office Burnett Street Mat Guardian Telephone

Sausages Fresh Every Saturday Morning in Dalles Market

pPRave Morepork sausages made from dairy fed pork fresh each Saturday morning. Per Sh. seven pence Also Sayeloye Brown and German Dean on Dalles.

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