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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 30, 1910

Page

3

Harassment of Shipwrecked Asiatics Under Restriction Act

Shipping companies protest the Alien Restriction Act in handling shipwrecked Asiatics. The Kilburn crew from Fiji could not land, returned to islands, with one escaping, risking penalties for the company. Australia signals protection of domestic industries in reciprocity talks with Canada and New Zealand. The Vancouver Mail notes Melbourne port request in new mail contract.

Sydney Union Company Iaw Tofua Kilburn Fiji Melbourne Canada New Zealand Council of the Chamber of Commerce Paostmaster-General Vancouver

Accident Claims Life Near St Leonard's Station

William Porteous about sixty years old was found dead on the railway line near St Leonard's station at daylight. He had traveled from Dunedin by the first train and it is believed he tried to alight before the train stopped. A cowcatcher fractured his skull.

Dunedin William Porteous St. Leonard’s Station St. Leonard’s

Fire guts top of temperance boarding house in Dunedin

Fire at the British temperance boarding house on Cumberland Street in Dunedin gutted the top portion. Inmates escaped with difficulty, a woman being carried down a ladder. The old hotel is owned by Dr. Millar of Roslyn and insured for £500 with Norwich Union, contents insured for £100 with Phoenix.

Dunedin Cumberland Street Millar Roslyn Norwich Union The Phoenix

Port Aburiri Firm Fined Over Seamen Award Breach

At Wellington Magistrate Court Richardson and Co Port Aburiri were fined £1 plus costs for breach of the seamen's award for not paying overtime on a Sunday trip by the steamer Kalin to Akito. The discharge of cargo was not completed.

Wellington Richardson and Co Port Aburiri Kalin

Town Clerk Salary Reduced by City Council

The City Council, by ten votes to nine, rejected the Finance Committee’s recommendation and set the Town Clerk salary at £1000 a year instead reducing it to £800.

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Brock Divorce Decree Granted in Prosa Case

A decree nisi was granted in the divorce suit Minnie Brock and Henry Brock for misconduct. The action is handled by Por Prosa Association Napier dated June 30.

Napier Nisi Minnie Brock Henry Brock

Jockeys Suffer Injuries at Moonee Valley Races

Four jockeys named McGregor Cos grove Seastream and Howie sustained varying injuries at Moonee Valley during the Melbourne meeting. The incidents occurred in multiple races with no details on severity or outcomes.

Presa Association Melbourne McGregor Cosgrove Seastream Howie Moonee Valley

England Defeats South Africa 3-0 in Football Match

England beat South Africa 3 to 0 in a recent Association football match. The game was reported by the Press Association from London with the result noted on June 22.

Por Press Association Copsright London England South Africa

Holstein Dairy Boom Led by Wairarapa Advocate

In the Wairarapa district dairy farmer views Holstein as the future dairy cow and notes South Wairarapa's Coleman Phillips as a leading proponent after being elected president of the Holstein Fressian Association of New Zealand. Co operative pig raising eyed to dispose of whey. optimism for regional expansion from Palliser Bay to Woodville. Night at Witney saw an all wool blanket made from local sheep fleeces for the Duke of Marlborough.

Wairarapa Coleman Phillips South Wairarapa New Zealand Phillips The Holstein-Fresian Association of Akutahi Forty Mile Palliser Bay Woodville London Daily Mail Witney Oxford Duke of Marlborough

Weather report notes wintry conditions and snowfall

Our correspondent reports two days of wintry weather with two inches of snow on flat country and sleet showers during Wednesday. The hills show heavier snow, about six inches on the flats at Clent Hills.

Clent Hyjlls

Unseasonable Heat Drops to Snowstorm Overnight

A weather observer reports a rapid shift from hot sunshine to cold wind and steady rain, followed by snowfall beginning at 0 a.m. Tuesday. The sudden change suggests a heavy fall of snow with lingering wintry conditions.

Australian cargo resold at 33s 3d per quarter

London reports an Australian cargo resold for 33s 3d per quarter. The visible American wheat supply stands at 26,023,000 bushels as of June 30.

Por Presa Association London

Auction Results Reported For Fine Mutton and Beef

On June 30 at 8.30 a.m. 1431 casks were offered at auction, 1040 found buyers. Prices listed include fine mutton at 36s Sul per unit and 39s 6d for medium. Beef at 38s per unit in the same sale.

London

Frozen Meat Prices Report From The Colonial Consignment Company

London advices note easier makio and lower values for North Island mutton hinds and beef prices. Canterbury mutton sells at 4d, North Island lamb at 1d for first quality, second quality at higher rates. Beef hinds 1d, fores 4d.

Napier Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company Advics London North Island Canterbury Hinds

Meat Market Report Shows Strong Beef and Lamb Trade

Gilbert Anderson and Co. report a robust week for beef and lamb with higher prices for home and frozen beef. Frozen mutton prices weaker yet demand remains steady as shipments move to consumption with little stock buildup. Weather and high beef prices may bolster mutton demand to prevent further price drops.

Messrs Gilbert Anderson Smithfield Canterbury M. E North Islands Lamb Did Aid East North Islands New Zealand Forss Aid Hinds Dad

Property Sale at Walker and Cox Streets Corner

The National Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited offered today for Mrs. W. Seymour leaving Ashburton a half acre at the corner of Walker and Cox streets facing the Hospital grounds. A good eight room house with bathroom hot and cold water pantry scullery and outbuildings stands on the site and acetylene lighting. Bids started at £600 and reached £950 before passing in.

National Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited W. Seymour Ashburton Walker and Cox Streets

New Zealand Wheat Bordier Sparks Debate on Lowry's Role

A nearby farmer challenges claims about Bordier wheat and Professor Lowry's introductions to New Zealand. The report recounts Lowry's testing of Bordier and other varieties, plus his advocacy for Italian ryegrass and soil f ixation to boost cereal yields.

New Zealand Tre Auiller FE. Miles Simaru Milling Company Tue Mirren Oregon Ashburton Lowry Canterbury Agricultural College France

Pimaru Harbour Board offers 60 debentures of £100

A harbour board announces an issue of 60 debentures of one hundred pounds each secured by a broad rating power over South Canterbury with district rateable value over ten million pounds. A Farmers Union branch endorses 24 percent for auction fees for selling single animals. Local weather notes warn of a northwest to east gale developing.

Waininte Farmers’ Union Tomulka

Irvine Road Tenders Open for 118 Chains at Porateka

Tenders for forming about 118 chains of Irvine's Road at Porateka are invited and will be received until noon on Monday July 4 1910 at the board room Hoelkean or P O Anama. A copy of the specification is available at Mayfield Store.

Wr. Hte East Street H. J. Vincent Tsvites Irvine’s Porateka Hoelkean P.O Anama Mayfield

Recovery from wasting and weakening diseases aided by phospholipid therapy

A brief medical note indicates recovery from wasting and weakening diseases is hastened by the use of a phospholipid preparation starting with Py. The fragment suggests early research or treatment discussion though details are unclear.

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Cable News Per Press Association Australia J. B. Watson Vancouver Mail Por Prosa Association Sporting Carnegie Futuve H. Bailtie United States Dan Charles Mount Somers Methven Commercial Professor Lowry Bates Lay Hawke's Bay Taranaki Hastings Birchwead Southland Orepuki Newcastle County Hospital Borough Council Wills Street Corman Germany Matsoa Leeston Street Trevorton Matson and CO W. Griffin Tecaton Street Sale Ab T. Bullock, H. Matson and CO Il, Matson and CO Friedlander Bros., Ltd Kinhold Ashburton, Tinwald and Lyndhurst Friedlander B&ros., Ltd Henry Stephenson Splendid Dairy Fatem Bow Orente Manchester Winters Land Craighead G H. Carson Tancred Street Buxton and Thomas Triangle Phacy’s Cameron Street Bay Alore Gover Mr Steel Mitchell Iurner Morey Buxton ANB Thomas Triangle Stores Hilleta Beveral Capaipgement Chas. Thomas Strange & CO Wstrangeh’s Genoa W. Strange & Co, Ld Anama Road Board J.C. Bell Chertsey District Atlenton Wast Tole Norwich Union Fire Insurance Office Colonial Mutual Life Association Society Ashburton Cash Clothing Somerset Corner J. Burragh Otago A, HH Apeker Gope Veo G. FE Carson's Cycle Works Percy Pall Mall Chinston Chirchill Lord Loveland America Williamson O. Houry Max Pemberton HE. al. Jdonvs Percy’s Thomas A. T. H. Williams Oddiellows Robert McNab Lec Favre Cook E, Hanrahan Mr A. Topping J. B. Christian Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association Graighead Fhis Wei Lyndbaurst Hall Leadhurst Hall At & P.m. Bousiness Shiewl J. E. Allen H Ashburton Agency Rotherham L. 8. McClurg J. &. Aller McClurg Dey Lh. &. McClurg J. E. Allen Burnett Street Jameson Hereford Street Christchurch G. H W. Carson Phrcy's Farmers’ Co-Op Elsbach G. HF. Carson Mitchell and Turner Bagor Square Tobe South Canter-bury James Wallace Land Ageny Arcade Timaru Ashburton Loan & Investment Society Bank OF Deposit Argade Lancrer J.B. Chran, Alanager Ashpeit Anew Investment Society Albert Roberts Monaga Glothing Factory Crown Japan Irb Gilb Bag McBeth Plough Macclesfield Lew Kegs SMITH Cash Supply Stores Robilliard & Son Watchmakers and Jewellers Next Bank OF New Zealand Sharples Buxton and Havelock Street Turner Australian Mutual Provident Society James Pipe Christchurchur Flower Messrs Baldwin and Raynard Gloucester Kerr Bros Shinthéngwe Oates & Coo Gee W. H. Collins
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