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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 26, 1911

Page

4

Temptation Sermon At St Andrews Church

The Rev. Graham H. Balfour delivered the evening sermon on Temptation at St Andrew's Church, drawing on Matthew 4 and 6. He argued temptation is universal yet personal, and that resisting it builds character while offering divine support and escape, encouraging believers to wear the whole armor of God.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Graham H. Balfour Pirst Church Dunedin Balfour Jesus Christ St. James God Christ Mr Balfour

TWO AUSTRALIAN TRAGEDIES

News from Kurri Kurri and Kellerberrin reports deadly quarrels. Thomas Riley shot and killed his brother Barney after a dispute. Riley had been arrested. In Kellerberrin, Smith struck Butler with a mattock then fled. Wake was found badly injured and Butler died later. Smith surrendered to police.

Tor Press Association Sydney Kurrikurri Newcastle Thomas Barney Riley Barney Perth Smith Butler Wake Kellerberrin Jeff Mattock

Sure Sign of Kidney Disease Promises Relief

A Christchurch reader testifies that Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured her husband’s backache and claims permanent relief. The ad cites backache as a kidney issue and urges purchase at 3s per bottle or 16s 6d for six, through Foster McClellan Company, Sydney, noting to ensure Doan's brand.

Dean H. Baker George Street Christchurch Doan Aix Foster McClellan Company Pitt Street Sydney

New South Wales Defeats New Zealand in Rough Test

In Sydney the second match with New South Wales saw New Zealand improve across backs and forwards though the game remained hard and rough. NSW led 15–0 at half and finished 25–10 as Savoury and Francis starved the defense while McDonald and Gillett shone in key roles. In Christchurch on Saturday Albion beat Merivale 6–3, Old Boys 12– Sydenham 3, Christchurch 63– Canterbury College, Linwood 6, Marist 0– Boye 3.

Caygrignt Ydney New South Wales New Zealand Francis Savoury McDonald Gillett Christchurch Albion Merivale Old Boys Sydenham Canterbury College

King and Queen Review Navy at Portsmouth in Vast Fleet

The King and Queen travelled from London to Portsmouth where he reviewed a fleet of 32 battleships 25 armored ships and nine protected cruisers plus 60 000 personnel. The review covered eighteen square miles with foreign ships and 200 000 spectators on shore.

Per Pioes Association London Reyalliea Portsmouth A. W. Moore Japan Isle of Wight Victoria and Albert Southport Gosport

Agricultural Interests Reflect Rural Life and Royal Pageant News

The report notes a wool classing course in Masterton with over 100 students and compares Cape Colony lucerne land values to Transvaal farms. It covers New Plymouth potatoes, sheep losses from hares, Stratford Dairy's turnover surge, dairy and pig exports, and the royal procession in London with NZ Canada and SA troops.

Cape Colony Transvaal

Australian Democrats Leader Comments on Levee Absence

June 25 report from Melbourne notes Mr O Malley denying attendance at Government House and criticizing court wigs and gowns. Mr Hughes explains levee attendance is reserved for the Prime Minister. he was ill and not represented. He bears blame for the incident.

Melbourne O’ Malley Government House Barnam Hughes

Celebrations at Ruapuna Endure Rain and Festivities

Heavy rain interrupted the Ruapuna programme but a large crowd gathered after the shower. Children’s sports and many races were run, followed by a cold lunch, a well attended concert with national anthem open, encored items, and a frenory display for youths. A dance concluded the event. In Timaru a Coronation hall event drew over 1800, squeezing into the wool store for supper and cloak rooms with minor garment mixups on departure.

Dellow Miller Murdoch Sewell Holland Grierson Jaine Timaru

Golf Mixed Foursomes Draw For Hart Prizes

The draw lists pairings for the mixed foursomes event presented by Mr J. Br. Hart. Teams include Miss Q Keith with E W Friedlander and Mrs D Wood with G Ei Buchanan, among many others led by Mrs E Friedlander and J Hart.

J. BR. Hart Q. Keith E. W. Friedlander D. Wood G. Ei. Buchanan D. Denshire H. Hammond D. Keith BH. Ci Naylor E. A. Denham H. (, Hart EB. G. Crisp D. Friedlander C. Dec. Denshire

Peppermint Cure Promoted For Child Hacking Cough

Fragmentary notice notes a peppermint remedy marketed for children's hacking coughs used at night. It mentions a product and a suggested nightly use, with limited details.

Growth of Dairying Industry Report Shows Surge in Exports

The National Dairy Association outlines sixteen years of growth with butter export value rising from £263,393 in 1895 to £1,878,320 in 1911 and cheese from £? to £1,222,864, totaling £3,100,692. Port-by-port figures show butter and cheese shipments across Auckland New Plymouth Wellington Dunedin and other ports.

National Dairy Association Dominion Auckland New Plymouth Patea Wellington Lyttelton Dunedin Blaik Beak

Lane's Medoline Shaving Aid Promises Easier Shave

An old time advertisement touts Lane's Medoline to make the next shave easy and comfortable and to clear blemishes. It claims availability at chemists for 1 shilling.

Lane

Taranaki Daily News Chides Judge Over Coronation Day

The paper levels a satirical critique at Mr Justice Edwards for not observing Coronation Day as a holiday. It urges the judge to loosen rigidity and share in public joy, hoping he might enjoy the coronation in court. New Plymouth is portrayed as regretting his Honour’s attendance.

London New Zealand Joseph Ward Fisher Wilfrid Laurier Alpieetig Westminster Bridge Buckingham Palace Tme Daily Mail Botha Daily Telegraph South Africa Canada Anak Taranaki Daily News Justice Edwards New Plymouth Edwards George Supreme Court

Population figures challenge New Zealand census critics

The New Zealand Times reports New South Wales gained 298 364 people over ten years, while New Zealand added 335 092, refuting claims of massive NZ emigration. The note also contrasts Victoria’s smaller ten year rise and urges counting locals at home.

New South Wales New Zealand Times Massey New New Zealand Victoria

Cause of imaginary visions and digestive cure claims

The article asserts night vision disturbances are caused by digestive derangements not eye defect. Baxter's Compound Quinine Pills are advertised to strengthen the digestive organs and restore clear sight. Price is 6d per box available from J. Baxter and Co. Christchurch or post free.

Baxter J. Baxter and Co Christchurch Coene Bonnington H. E. Bonnington

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