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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
1
In London on June 28, Sir Edward Grey stated Britain would not recognize the Belgian government in the Congo until abuses of taxation and forced labour ceased and natives were treated as in other European colonies.
Port Darwin reports details of a disaster on the American collier Nausican, bound from Cavite to Hong Kong. A seaworthy rescue by Filipina quartermaster Delacruz saved Captain Carver and one other. Larkin, Rapp, and three Filipinos perished after a fire and toxic fumes in the paint locker.
Melbourne dispatch reports the government aims to close the censure debate this week and end the confrontation. Opposition warns of lively scenes if closure is attempted.
Melbourne reports Mr Deakin supports reductions in cable rates and is consulting postal authorities on land charges. The Government generally favors the cut and the Pacific Board has asked for proportional charge reductions. The Postmaster-General has not yet ruled. Pacific Cable Company reductions to be notified to the Eastern Extension Company and may lower press message rates. the change should take effect in about a month.
Robert James Lucas a fruit dealer faced a police court action for displaying an insulting cartoon insulting Chinese residents in Auckland. The magistrate ordered bond to keep peace and costs of three pounds six pence, affirming Chinese equal protection under law.
Sir Joseph Ward arrived to a greeting from the Governor's representative and Ministers. He was entertained at luncheon by the Governor and Ministers at Government House in Fremantle on June 28.
An advertisement extols Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a remedy for indigestion. It cites Mrs Agnes McLean of Avon Boat Shed Christchurch praising the pills after a year of use and asserts the product aids digestion, purges waste, and restores digestive function.
The Supreme Court at New Plymouth opened with no criminal trials. Three defendants faced sentencing: May Jenkins for forgery received twelve months probation. Percy F Hooker to be called for sentence over a false marriage declaration. Albert Arthur Todd to be recalled for sentence on two cheque thefts. divorces in Perrett v Perrett and Jane v Maile granted. Percival v Percival reserved, judge noting desertion contributed to adultery.
The article promotes George Davies as a suit specialist offering made to measure for gentlemen from £2 10s to £3 15s, claiming major savings of about £2 over traditional four to six guineas prices. It highlights modern, cash-based, labour-saving methods and mentions new materials from British and Colonial mills with a branch in Ashburton Arcade inviting inspections and samples.
At a Wanganui branch meeting the Engine Drivers Firemen and Cleaners Association condemned the hostile stance of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants leader. They pledged support to their Grand Council, which represents 70 percent of locomotive staff, as the sole group able to advance their interests and provide confidence.
Garbled OCR snippet shows names Mrs H Werner and Mrs Ki Matthews in Greymouth with small monetary figures £3 and £1,unspecified context. Likely a receipt or notice line from a local listing or parish record.
Wellington June 28 The Native Health Department announces that post reorganization the Maori health duties will return to the Native Department making it a distinct branch with Dr Pomare in charge. Remote Maori districts will retain native inspectors eager for sanitary reform. The Public Health Ministry assures no loss of efficiency and rapid DMO response to epidemics.
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