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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 30, 1913
Page
6
The World Today surveys the pomp of Parliament’s opening under the British Constitution noting the blend of old forms with modern methods. It discusses the Governor's Speech, its blunt style, and the debate over parliamentary procedure and franchise expansion affecting public scrutiny.
In a speech to North Country farmers Lord Durham warns that bad legislation makes bad landlords and urges tenant farmers to unite against harassment. He says leaders shift with politics and farmers should support whichever government serves agriculture, even if it means voting unionist or radical at times. He laments foreign influence on the market and calls for self reliance.
A collage of aphorisms from Pope Browne Plautus and Eliot plus reflection on home origin of virtue and the temptations of fate. The excerpt urges charity before wealth, valor in defeat, and enduring greatness rooted in a happy home.
A fragmentary column recalls a nurse who married a wealthy older man and feels content with the match. A joking exchange hints at social norms and aging in a playful, informal tone.
In Auckland a trap drawn by a frightened horse bore down a steep grade and struck an electric light post near the Town Hall. Charles F. Hendry and W L Boeler were tossed from the vehicle and taken to the public hospital with serious injuries including a broken rib and head injuries to Hendry and a broken ankle to Boeler.
Advertises non daily staples from The Dain Ties and various brands to liven animal diets and human meals. Lists items such as Wensleydale Special, Old Potts jars, Colman's Breakfast Semoliia, Cross and Blackwell Oxtail Soup, Gillard's Pickles, and Garland's Gravy Salt with prices. Encourages trying a change.
An Invercargill inquest on Daniel Sinclair, drowned in the Waihopai River, heard he likely walked into soft mud and collapsed after a seizure. A second inquest concerned Edith Miller, two, who died after possibly ingesting worm tablets. doctors warned such tablets require medical supervision or scheduling, with the inquiry adjourned for the mother’s attendance.
The battleship New Zealand finished its world voyage in Auckland on June 28. Governor and Countess of Liverpool attended farewell events, boarding the defence steamer Lady Roberts and escorting the ship down the harbour. Large crowds watched as ships dipped ensigns in salute.
The New Zealand is due at Suva on July 1 and Honolulu on July 12, then Vancouver on July 25 before sailing down the coast to Acapulco Panama Callao Valparaiso Montevideo Rio de Janeiro Trinidad and the West Indies. It sails home from Bermuda on November 10.
June 28 1940 Captain Halsey sends farewell to the Prime Minister of New Zealand. The crew aboard SCATS thanks the Government and people for kindness during the ship’s visit to the Dominion. They depart with regret and best wishes.
A serious blaze at four pm in Manukau Road Parnell destroyed Mr J Gilmour’s draper’s shop built of wood. The fire caused about 2800 pounds in stock loss with only 1000 pounds insured, plus 350 pounds insured on the building. Adjoining grocer and residence were spared significant damage. Cause remains a mystery with no prior signs observed when the shop was closed at 1 pm.
Regent Cigarettes advertise a free gift scheme promising a free catalogue from Re ent Box 831 Wellington. The message notes forty gifts and urges readers to smoke to participate.
Fragmentary OCR lists pricing for AvARM clocks at five shillings sixpence each and repeater alarms at ten shillings. The source fragment is incomplete and lacks full context or company attribution.
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