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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 01, 1909

Page

2

For Sale Property of Mr Frank Ifrost

A readable notice offers the property owned and occupied by Mr Frank Ifrost for sale. It states the full quarter in arrears and invites inquiries on price and terms, noting a sunlit first class small property.

Teavalock Witeam Air Charles FB Jeff Rigat Wasy F. Perriman Allens Road Anlenton Ipaat Englad Havelockr Street Frank Ifrost

Moon phases and dates from Ephemæis table

The fragment lists moon phases and dates with times such as Full Moon at 7:66 pm and Last Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter and Apogee times. It references Mareh months and various numbered days with cadence-like data in a historical almanac style.

G.ag FEERC

Labour and agricultural labour machinery in New Zealand

Discussion on improving the Labour Department machinery to connect harvest workers with work, urging farm bodies and agricultural societies to organize mutual labor arrangements. Notes on mental healing and social theories, plus European affairs and Balkan politics in contemporary reviews.

Labour Department of New Zealand Labour Department Camara Mail Loshuz Achburton

Names and Nomenclature of Coastline Revealed by Explorer

Guardian reporter quotes Mr Robert McNab on how early explorer names linger only for Cape Maria Van Dieman and Three Kings while others like Cape Egmont would differ if Tasman had proper naming. Ordinary weekly stock case set for Linwald yards. Spring feast estate prices hold at about £2 to £0 per acre versus last year. Public School Cadets match at the South Sakuid Trilleg sees Dieby and Byte retire with 23 points each. winner total 84 points.

Guardian Dominion Robert McNab Cape South Sakuid Trilleg Dieby Byte Chitts Hampstewm Schaal Wees

Ashburton News Capsule Reflects Local Sales and Events

The Ashburton district reports the private sale of B47 acres by the Warmers Co operative and National Mortgage Agency to J. Thompson, with proceeds over £20,000. Other items note shooting matches at Trentham, a resignation gift at the Borough School, a county land evaluation for closer settlement, a small theatre turnout, and district crime and mortality statistics.

Ashburton New Zealand John Worrester Williams Tripp Crar Gorge Myr Forrester Orar Corge

Methven Branch Line Critique of Railways Policy

James Carr of Methven challenges Minister J A Millar and the Railways Department over branch line costs and service. He argues Methven should receive two trains daily, cites unfair costing that excludes mood revenue and feeds main lines, and requests restored service plus improved mail and newspaper delivery from Christchurch. March 1, 1909.

Bir J. A. Millar Millar Methven W. Hall-Jones Wellington Miller Oxford Thakain Christchurch

Christchurch Canal Question Clarified by Hugo Friedlander

The Christchurch leader clarified that residents are content for now with the canal issue and expects Harbour Board discussion soon. Separately Rev G T Mann condemned Timaru picnic parties passing through Geraldine singing disorderly songs during services. Captain Edwin reports winds from moderate to strong with little glass movement.

G. Tf. Mann Geraldine Timaru Geraldine Township Edwin

Ship Forrest Hall Wrecked Near New Zealand Coast

Telegram from Parengarenga reports the iron full rigged steamer Forrest Hall of 2053 tons, bound from Newcastle to Chile with coal, wrecked on Saturday near Cape Maria Van Biemen. All crew reached shore safely but heavy seas threaten refloating attempts. Captain A Gogen and first mate arrived exhausted at Parengarenga.

Auckland Parengarenga Forrest Hall Cape Marig van Biemen Tearo Bla Parengarenfa Chiliay Newcastle Three Kings Tong Register Glaptain BP A. Gogen Collins Forrest

Rifle Shooting Event in Christchurch Highlights Prizes and Poor Mirage

Reports from Christchurch on a rifle shooting meet with competitors from Southland and Canterbury. Prizes ranged from fl to several shillings as participants faced dazzling mirage effects at 200 to 600 yards. Notable shooters included from Ashburton Rangiora and Christ's College with scores listed across Cadet and Defence matches.

Christchurch Ted Redcliff Southland Many & Rich Alnd Oy Diffcuss Ifowe Harlock Wainni F. Bradley Dunedin Latice Corps Butcher Lunes Lance-Corpl Jordan Ciristchurch Hoge Gamaru Matehi Beret Oliver Ashburton HS Brock Rangiora Ronntece Ashburton H Jarelay Waitaki H.S James Ashburton Church Waitaki Hick School Christ's College Ashburton High School Rangiora High School

Addington Workshops Commission Named for Otago Harbour Event

At a function on the Reputai in Otago harbour on Sunday the Minister of Railways announced the personnel of the commission. Appointees are said to be thoroughly qualified and tasked to report on workmanship and working methods to inform the public. The panel is described as independent of government interests and aims to publish findings in March.

Ard Canterbury Prank Podmore Contemporary Pad Mare Mug Eddy Thitkesushy Sto Mesmer von Melmont Mar Bodinare Otago Harbour Addington

Paris Cold Storms Claim Seven Lives In Streets

Paris reports seven deaths from the intense cold overwhelming the streets. The fierce weather arrives as a harsh reminder of winter’s grip on the city.

Paris Congo

Nationalist Cork conference forms broad minded self government league

A Cork nationalist conference led by Mr O Baian resolves to form a league aimed at uniting Irishmen for self government and other projects. In Craighwell the two emergency men wounded while rebuilding walls on Lord Clanricarde's estate, Constable McGoldrick killed. suspects released and arrests made.

Per Press Association London Cork O’baian Ireland Craighwell McGoldrick Lord Clanricarde Craughwell 3eGoldrick

Suffragists Sentenced After House of Commons Raid

London reports that Mrs Despard and three other suffragists received a month in prison for refusing to be bound over following the raid on the House of Commons. Army Estimates show a £24000 decrease and 1806 fewer men in the establishment. Afr Bal dane notes brisk pane for the Regulars in a March memorandum.

London House of Commons Despard Afr Baldane

Smuggling Chinese Suspected in Australia Revenue Up in NSW

Australian reports claim large numbers of Chinese smuggled into Australia with a system earning about £195 per head. An agent boasted 2000 Chinamen were smuggled last year, with nationalisation papers bought cheaply for use. Twelve young Chinese were arrested for possessing such papers. Prospectors near Hillend struck rich gold worth £1000 in four hours. NSW eight month revenue up by £500,000, Victoria down £273,000, WA down £145,000.

Sydney Australia Chia Hillend New South Wales

Australian cricketer Bardsley blunts North Sydney chase

Bardsley stood firm for Australia at 217 not out in an unfinished innings against North Sydney as Sydney hosts struggled. Hg Meas LeveL.

Bardsley North Sydney Sydney Meas

Protocol signed for Austro Turkish settlement and Russian pressure on Servia

Constantinople reports a protocol signing outlining terms of the Austro Turkish agreement. The Turkish boycott of Austrian goods fades as Russia agrees to join diplomatic pressure on Servia, signaling that Servia cannot rely on Russian Prislavs. Vienna notes buoyant markets after Russia’s adhesion.

Per Press Association Copyripit Constantinople Servia Russia Vienna Belgrade

Haldane Promotes Centralised Defence at Brighton Speech

Secretary of War Haldane described the General Staff system as far ahead of recent plans, arguing that a unified approach would enable rapid concentration and deter foreign aggression. He warned that mixed methods among colonies would hinder speed and effectiveness.

Per Press Association London Haldane Brighton General Staff

Largest estate prebate duty paid in Wellington last month

Wellington reports the monthly prebate total led by William Saunders Otago at £128,559. Canterbury lists multiple estates with smaller values including Wm Anderson £10,885, Alex McLean £9,878, Jas Wallace £7,762, Elizabeth Alexander £2,239, Wi Smith £1,813, Win Harrington £1,263, Johann A. Tebeck £1,266, Alfred C F Brundell £1,012, Chas W Barker £28 Geo Middle £789 and Catherine Stafford £20.

Wellington Wm. Saunders Otago Canterbury Wm. Anderson Alex Alfred C.F. Brundell Chas. W. 2. Barker Geo. Aiddle Catherine Stafford

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