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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
2
Notice given to the Crown Law Office of an action for about £2000 damages over the death of FEW Broad at a Marton level crossing on Wellington Road. Alleges obstructed view of the train, insufficient whistle warnings, and excessive train speed.
The Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce moves to urge all New Zealand local bodies to press the government for action to reduce level crossing accidents by removing obstructing views. It calls for competitive designs in signalling and blocking devices and asks bodies to forward the resolution to the Prime Minister before July 20.
Retailers report Friday night takings near Saturday night averages as schemes to boost lateFriday shopping roll out. By laws in Riccarton borough aim to curb stock driving 7 am to 5 pm. A Christchurch platform scene ends with a Maori woman and a man rushing onto the southbound postal express amid alarms and pushes.
Wellington June 25 The Government will not amend the Defence Act this session says Hon. Mas Allen Minister of Defence He noted changes may come later as the military scheme develops but for now no amendments are planned this session
At a North Canterbury Hospital meeting the convalescent home plan was accepted. A donor offers 11 acres of land and £1000 cash with £600 to £700 annual income. Building for 12 to 15 children will be brick and denom inational with hymn and Lord's Prayer nightly.
Mr Leonard M. Ysitt told Christchurch North constituents he supports compulsory military training and a citizens' army but opposes officer election by troops. His remarks faced a hostile demonstration from anti militarists and Socialists, and he ended with a vote of thanks to his chairman.
Wellington reports that Hon James Allen states within a few weeks the House will see a definite set of naval policy proposals. Some details to be settled by correspondence and awaiting Home authorities confirmation, but the broad lines are arranged for submission to Parliament in due course.
Advert says stiff joints cause severe pain and movement jar. Claim liniment relieves even stubborn cases after persistent use. Sold by chemists and stores at 28 6d or posted free by The H. Comstock Co. Ltd. Wellington New Zealand.
New Zealand is noted for prolific inventors and Henry Hughes Ltd offers careful handling of inventions to protect patentee interests. A free booklet titled Advice to Inventors is available by writing to Henry Hughes Ltd at 158 Hereford Street Christchurch.
Miss Bertha Scott of North Perth Western Australia recounts catching a cold after dancing and credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with immediate relief. Her father previously used it for a cold and they now recommend the remedy to customers. Sold by chemists and storekeepers.
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