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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 26, 1908

Page

2

Bishop Julius Targeted Over Narrowness in New Zealand

A bishop’s critique of national narrowness and boastfulness prompts rebuttals by politicians and journalists. The piece defends Julius's view that New Zealanders risk vulgar self-satisfaction, urging unity among sane, civic-minded citizens to counter petty insults and preserve national integrity.

Juline Julius Dominion New Zealand Kingland England Neliean Neligan Ecorn

Dedication of St Stephen's Church Chancel Tonight

The dedication of St Stephen's Church chancel will be held at 7.40 pm with Bishop Julius officiating and visiting clergy assisting. A special offertory will support the building fund.

St. Stephen's Church Julius

Municipal Statesmanship in Shaw on Councillor Demands

Bernard Shaw argues municipal statesmanship requires more knowledge ability and character from councillors than the old do nothing system. He warns against over capitalisation and misused municipal powers while urging careful judging of proposals on their social impact rather than purely socialist or anti socialist doctrine.

Bernard Shaw Far En Sian Deelse Lts

Canter bury Warmers Co operative Associa tion sale pamphlet issued

A Timaru pamphlet from the Canter bury Warmers Co operative Association invites buyers to inspect a catalog of over 800 properties for sale. Ranging from an eighth of an acre town lots to 640 acres grazing and bush land, the pamphlet provides detailed particulars. Contact the manager, land department, Timaru, for a copy.

Canterbury Warmers’ Co-operative Association Timaru Land Department

Ashburton Domain Board Presents James Young Farwell

At the Ashburton Borough Council chambers a large gathering praised James Young the Domain Curator who resigns to accept a larger post in Christchurch. The Domain Board awarded him a silver watch and albert plus a testimonial while thanking his four years of service and leadership.

Ashburton James Young Ae Christelarch H. Davis Domain Board Messrs D. Wood R. Clark W. Nicall W. Gh. Bullier W. Gongs Iy Robillard G. A. Harper W. P Ani Mr Young Consor Jose’ My Noung Bettor Christchurch Young Baard Han Young Himsef Albert James- Young Dominion Henry Davis P. E. Cox Cook Cox Snorts Association Percy H. Cox Chas, Reid William Cook Ay Davison Yours Dom Seatsman Br Young P. Stewart Reid Fooks M. Moriarty St. Patrick’s Day Sports Association T. T. Gibson W. A. Collins Readhead

Horticulture Help Ends Formal Proceedings

A speaker praised assistance received on horticulture and landscape work and expressed gratitude for testimonials and a purse of sovereigns, concluding the proceedings.

Ashburton Magistrate Court Proceedings Report

A crowded docket from the Ashburton magistrate shows vaccination failures charged. several cases adjourned or withdrawn with orders to vaccinate within a month. Other matters include illegal on premises offenses, licensing breaches, and multiple debt judgments by default.

W.W. White J. W. Stephens Buchnanan A. Th. Betheridge A. C. Jonassen Strick

Culverden estate ballot allocates 25 sections amid large crowd

At Christchurch on June 26 the Culverden estate ballot opened at 10 am in the Land Office and later in the Art Gallery due to crowd size. Among 783 applicants, sections across First Second and Third Classes were allotted to named individuals from Culverden, Christchurch, Timaru, Blenheim and other towns, with acreages ranging from 228 to 2802.

Christchurch Culverden Land Office Art Gallery

Temuka Hotel Proprietor Praises Rheamo Cure

Mr M Crannitch, Temuka Hotel proprietor, reports long rheumatic suffering ended after using Rheamo. He says after trying Rheamo he has not felt better in 18 years and calls it a great success. Addressed to Canterbury readers with hospital and chemist mentions.

M Crannitch Temuka Canterbury M. Cranniteh T'smuika Rheamo

Melba at London Opera House Receives Royal Ovation

Madame Melba starred in Tia Traéviata at the Opera House in a noted matinee. The King and Queen attended as a single box sold for 100 pujneas, and the singer received a standing ovation with roses tossed on stage.

London Madame Melba Opera House Madamé Melba

Russia Put to Death Terrorists Highlight 1908 Roundups

In 1908 Warsaw and Joseph regions saw mass executions of terrorists as authorities intensified crackdowns. The report notes sixty six executed at Warsaw and thirty four at an unspecified location, with the dates and specifics limited to the summarized dispatch from Supe Peters.

Per Presa Association ST. Petersburg Supe Precy Warsaw Jos

Black Sea Fleet Sails for Practice Cruise

London dispatches state the Black Sea fleet has departed for a practice cruise rather than a naval demonstration against the Porte. No port attack planned, according to latest advices from Sebastopol.

London Sebastopol

Union resolutions adopted unanimously by Orange River Colony

Capetown reported that in June the Orange River Colony Assembly passed the union resolutions without opposition, marking a formal step toward consolidation. The decision was confirmed by press dispatches from South Africa.

Association Capetown Orange River Colony Union

Thousand Indians Protest Government Over Registration Law

Large Indian crowd in Johannesburg voices dissatisfaction with the government for refusing to repeal the Asiatic Registration Act as outlined in January’s compromise terms.

Johannesburg

Government action debated over colonial death rates in Parliament

In the House of Commons Mr Alfred Lyttelton asked whether Britain would act over high death rates among Portuguese natives on the Rand, 72 per thousand, versus 12 to 20 among Chinamen. The Under-Secretary for the Colonies said the issue caused concern and that the government was pursuing reducing mortality and would cooperate internationally.

London House of Commons Alfred Lyttelton

British Pension Clause Debate Shifts in Commons

Debates in London outline a government stance against a pension scheme amendment. Barnes calls for deleting a clause on reduced pensions, McKenna rebuts, Lloyd George signals compromise if no extra expenditure. Austen Chamberlain and Unionists resist, Clauses 1 and 2 pass, pensions age debate ends with Clause 2 at 41 to 124.

London Barnes McKenna

Rumor of Loreburn Resignation as Lord Chancel lor and Hal Dane Pick

The Times reports lobby gossip that Lord Loreburn may resign the Lord Chancellorship with Hal Dane named as his successor. It also notes Churchill taking the post of Secretary for War.

the Times House of Commond Lord Loreburn Haldane Churchill

United States Standing Army Proposal Emerges

New York June 25 The American War Department proposes merging regular and state troops into a standing army of about a quarter million men. The plan aims to consolidate forces and enhance national defense readiness.

New York American War Department Regular National Guard

Roosevelt letter shocks San Francisco business circles

President Roosevelt warns Mr Snreckels not to flinch and face the fight against prominent San Francisco interests. The letter caused a huge sensation as several San Francisco newspapers ignored it.

Roosevelt Snreckels San Francisco

Obituary of former President Grover Cleveland

An obituary notes the death of former U S president Grover Cleveland due to heart disease. It recalls his career from New York and New Jersey birth through law practice, district attorney service, and political rise.

New York Jane Grover Cleveland United States Roosevelt Cleveland Stephen Grover Cleveland New Jersey Brifalo i Spencerey Shariff G. Blaine Benjamin Harricon

Weldarine Fiber Brazing Ahead in Iron Repair Tests

Scientists have tested fiberances for repairing cast iron and other metals. The Wel darine brazing method is now regarded as a thoroughly reliable article after extensive trials and positive results. The product is represented by John Anderson's Ltd and others like The G B Carag Motor Works.

John. Anderson Motor Works Tancred Street

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