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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 03, 1909

Page

4

telephone charges in new zealand debated by sir joseph ward

Sir Joseph Ward defended New Zealand telephone rates, arguing the system is the cheapest globally and funds for backblocks. He warned reductions would require more wires and higher town charges, noting only a slim margin over costs and the need to balance rural access with maintenance costs.

Joseph Ward Invercargill Express Ashburton Mtangii Dominion Canterbury Chamber of Commerce G. Laurenson M.P Australia Sir Joseph New Zealand Commonwealth Radii Joseph Sirmonee Victoria America London

Timaru Flourmillers Face Possible Dissolution After Rift

A New Zealand Flourmillers Association report from Timaru on March 2 notes likely non renewal of the dominion agreement. Internal strife is blamed for tensions, with two members leaving a recent meeting in protest. If dissolved, mills may operate independently, though some expect renewal of the current agreement.

Timaru Dominion Timaru Post New Zealand Flourmillers’ Association Association Varios Mills W. Evans

New Zealand Prison Reform Proposals Outlined

Dr Findlay and Frison discuss extensive prison reforms in Wellington. Proposals include lighting cells from lock up to lights out, weekly hot water baths where unavailable, improved prison libraries, literary selections, psychiatric screening for camp suitability, extended tree planting, hut alterations for separate cells, and enhanced classification in larger gaols.

Wellington Dr Findlay New Zealand Times Dominion

Native land opening moves toward settlement across New Zealand

The Merchant Service Guild backs Captain Naylor in a marine inquiry while J Carroll and A T Ngata push native land development. Large blocks totaling about 55 000 acres in Hokianga Bay of Islands and Bay of Plenty are nearing market readiness with expected May sales. Surveys to begin in Auckland King Country Rotorua and Whakatane areas to satisfy Native Land Court orders and Native Land Settlement Act provisions.

J. Carroll A. T. Ngata Hokianga Bay of Islands Carroll Carrell Native Land Court Auckland King Country Bay of Plenty Board For European Settlement Thermal Springs Rotorua Rotoiti Urewera Native Land Commission Pekaha Qpotiki Whakatane Waikato

Milking season ebbs as dry weather boosts dairy cheques

In Taranaki farmers report steady returns despite drought with one dairyman keeping 91 cows earning £155 for a month at a 2.8 test. A Christ Church meeting discussed State free immigration of single domestic service women and planned to notify New Zealand mayoresses to gauge voters on women’s suffrage before Parliament meets in June.

Taranaki Christchurch New Zealand Dominion Sune Argentina Cawyard Tyor

May or of Auckland Mayor Elected After Resignation

Mr C D Grey was elected mayor of Auckland to serve the remainder of A M Myers term after Myers resignation. Grey received eight votes to seven for Ragnall in the March vote.

Auckland C. D. Grey A. M. Myers Grey Ragnall

Huntly Miners Get 200 Pounds for Continued Work

Auckland March 2 The Employers Association and others present 200 pounds to the four Huntly miners who stayed at work during the recent difficulty at the mines.

Auckland Employers Association Huntly

Canterbury Agricultural Statistics October to November 1903 Summary

Canterbury farm data show total acreage across counties with oats barley oats for chaffing and ensilage, potato area planned, and forage yields. Notable figures include barley and oat counts per county, peas on hand, ryegrass and clover sowings, and counts of orchards by district with totals for Kaikoura.

Bashels Amuria Ashley Selwyn Akaroa Ashburton Geraldine Waimate Mackenzie Kaikoura Canterbury Amuri Akaroasie Ashburton Oo Ess VV Ag Amuvri Mt. Herbert Levels

Pile Cone touted as permanent cure by Dr Fellows

The ad claims Dr Fellows Pile Cones permanently cure piles without knife or injections after 18 years of use. It asserts quick relief, lasting results, and no relapse, and recommends Dr Fellows Anti Constipation Tablets for constipation accompanying piles.

Fellows Wellows Yellows

Keep-Shape Front Suits From George Davies Arcade

A Christchurch advertisement touts made to measure summer suits at 25s to 33s with Keep-Shape Front technology exclusive to George Davies. It highlights cash pricing, a money back guarantee, new stock from Ashburton, and new summer fabrics from London and New York sources with branches in Christchurch and other cities.

London New York Davies New Zealand Christchurch Ashburton

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