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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 01, 1909
Page
1
Wellington February 27 The Fire Underwriters Association has finished its meeting The Weoniae Post notes the conference mostly focused on raising rates and the scheme to do so was drafted While unanimity was not complete no definite statement can be made until proposals are reviewed by several companies A rate increase is seen as certain but details and timing remain uncertain
An officer of Napoleon era France, exiled in Austria, is drawn into a feared secret society. After four failed rendezvous in a forest, he survives an ambush, is accused of murder, and faces execution. A government pardon is offered for disclosure, but he remains faithful, completing initiation as a test of loyalty.
A public prosecutor prepares charges against two men and relatives for obtaining money by fraud at an underground cellar seance in Buda Pesth. Detectives observed wealthy attendees joining séances run by the two men and their families, with spirits of celebrities conjured, including Maurice Jokai. A living interview with Cleopatra led to a disruptive scene and police questioning as educated attendees were swindled.
An advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney disorders and related pains. Mr T Alexander of Ashburton reports long relief after using the pills bought at Ashburton Drug Co. and says his and his wife’s claims prove the cure. The ad promotes purchase via Foster-McClellan Co. with price 8s per box and six boxes for 1s 6d, urging readers to ensure they get DOAN'S.
A legible fragment details a transaction or claim involving Aver & Co. and Lowell Mees in the United States, with a nominal amount noted as six dollars. The text is incomplete but suggests a billing or penalty context.
The Canterbury Co operative Egg Produce and Poultry Company reports a very good entry for its usual poultry sale on Saturday with strong buyer attendance. Prices for hens, ducks, pullets, and geese varied by quality, while dairy products and eggs showed solid per dozen prices. Dalgety and Company quoted London cables indicating limited demand for New Zealand beef and mutton, with some improvements in lamb, and a large sale of rabbitskins at New Zealand market levels.
A telegram to the Post Office Secretary reports the steamer Forrest Falls ashore sixty miles south of the Three Kings. Most crew members reached shore safely. little hope remains to save the vessel Midnight. The wreck at North Cape involved the Forrest Hail bound from New Cant to Antofagasta. all hands were saved.
The Auckland Liberal and Labour Federation executive council passed a resolution of regret at the secretary T Harle Giles resigning. They congratulate him on his appointment to the Conciliation Court and denounce the unwarranted attack on a highly esteemed citizen.
In Timaru on Saturday six South Canterbury pastoral leases sold briskly. Run No. 3 Mount Peel 2700 acres upsea rental £135 Mackenzie Geraldine £303. Run No. 4a Peel Forest 9142 acres upset £1200 Ilair Peel Forest £275. Run No. 4b Peel Forest 1240 acres upset £150 Mr A Brown Geraldine £201. Run No. 4c Peel Forest 585 acres upset £75 D. P F Knight Ashburton £143. Run No. 68 Black Forest 20800 acres upset £460 I K Smith Morven Hills £460. Runs 90 91 and 207 Tacman Is lands 4809 acres upset £49 W J Black Timaru £64. Mr McClure acted as auctioneer in the absence of the Commissioner.
The Rekaia Public School held a picnic at New Brighton on Wednesday. About 300 children with teachers and friends formed the party and enjoyed the day on the pier and the beach.
A Victorian court case and expert witnesses support Sanders and Sons Genuine Eucalyptus Extract as safe and effective compared with inferior extracts sold as equal. The notice warns against deceptive preparations and the dangers of inferior products.
A terse notice notes emphasis on skilled labor and limited device use. It mentions WEST STREET and references second hand gigs for sale. No clear agency or date details are provided.
Governor General Earl Grey calls for a unified empire wide approach to technical education, stressing its national importance. He notes the British North American Act limits federal funding for projects and cites a 1911 Imperial Conference as key to linking branches with a central bureau. He urges a Federal Commission to study Canadian technical education, endorsed by the Manufacturers' Association and business leaders.
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