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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
1
A swaggering man entered a St Albans residence in Christchurch around noon, searched a bedroom, but fled without taking anything. The householder who tried to intervene was grabbed briefly. The intruder left a swag containing a folding glass, slippers, and a card with a Christchurch family name, later found by a responding constable.
Westport March 4 The Millerton mine is sealed and a four inch water line is feeding a stream into the tunnel. No smoke is seen and officials expect the fire to be under control with water supply. resumption of mining could occur within a month. About thirty men remain as others depart, six weeks at most before work restarts if water or fire conditions improve.
A firm messenger brings news that Ayer s Sarsaparilla makes the blood rich and red for those who are thin pale and weak. After cure share the glad message and note that prolonged warmth slows digestion and drains strength.
An advertisement touts Lane's Emulsion as a powerful body builder improving digestion, nerves, and sleep. A testimonial from a recovered patient claims renewed energy and appetite after a month of use, urging readers to try the product in two sizes, 4/6 and 2/6.
Retiring officers of the Prisons Department in Wellington include Colonel Hume inspector H. M. Cleary gaoler at Lyttelton J. H. Brathy gaoler at Dunedin A u Armstrong maoler at Wellington AL Flannery gaoler at Napier T. Chilton chief warder at Dunedin J. C. lopelaga chief warder at Lyttelton.
Sir Joseph Ward said he would ask the Department to hear the Valuer in his defence. He is examining for some time an alteration in the valuation system and intends to study nationwide reforms to improve valuations.
Air James N. Marshbanks, engineer for the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company, chosen from 44 applicants for the Wellington Harbour Board engineers post at a salary of £1000.
Government authorities prohibit women from using carriages reserved for smoking on their lines in the interest of male passengers comfort. Any attempt to bypass the law by bribing the guard is punishable.
Kinsmead piano priced at 76 guineas, available for 45 cash with a fine tone in good order. Smith organ offered at 30 pounds for 20 cash, first class instrument. Estate closure option includes pianos from 1 pound monthly and organs from 10 shillings per month. H M Jonis, book-keeper.
Tailors offer garments with comfort fit and style. Ladies are directed to fine costume tweeds recently arriving from the Petone Mille, showcasing the manufacturers' skill.
Bottles sufficient for one gallon priced at 6d. The notice mentions English made essence and a Colonial imitation. It lists firms such as Manchester Bros, Buxton and Thomas, Kerr Bros, Shearman Bros, and Pwenting with details of rooms and a detached wash-house on Wakanni Road.
TIMARU March 4 fires destroy four rooms of a six roomed house in Dyson street Tenia owned by Temuka Butter and Cheese Company and occupied by G Burns of the firm. Burns awakened neighbors who helped quell the blaze which re lit at six o clock. The building insured for £200 in the Victoria. A separate Johnsonville fire damaged two shops and dwellings owned by B Ould occupied by L Leighton and David Morgan. Insurance unavailable. HAMILTON Eureka Dairy Factory destroyed by fire this morning fifty boxes of butter saved. Factory insured for £2100.
In a Magisterial Court case, Mr C. O. Kettle S.M. ruled on R. W. De Montalk v J. W. Hoare and Cap. as to remuneration for designing contract plans and specs. The decision sets out that the architect may claim commissions up to tender rejection and may recover incidental expenses. Judgment awarded the plaintiff £74 8s 1d plus costs, with a view to institute clearer professional practice guidelines via the New Zealand Institute of Architects.
Sensation in Bucharest as Princess Annaghika, 28, the Romanian heiress, is secluded in a hinati¢ asylum amid reports of an insane passion for King Charles. She sent love letters and professed affection to the ailing monarch who has been confined to the sick chamber after her visits.
The Express Service between Invercargill and Lyttelton will gain one and a half hours and run once daily each way starting April. Invercargill departure at 6.15 am will have limited stops and reach Lyttelton about 8 pm. The Wellington steamer departs after April 1 at 8:30 pm, with Wellington arrival around 7:30 am.
The Trentham shooting meeting opens with 45 officers 300 NCOs and men and 181 rifle club members in camp. Nine marquees 200 tents and artillery markers outline the grounds as rifle club and volunteer matches begin at 206 600 and 860 yards. Winds shift during morning rounds and several shooters score possibles and high 34s in the 600 yard marks.
South Australia 22 256 000 bushels Victoria 27 000 000 New South Wales 15 760 000 West Australia 2 854 500 The Commonwealth forecast about 69 000 000 bushels with an exportable surplus near 41 000 000 bushels After local use seed and NZ yield estimates the export potential is around 4 500 000 bushels after allowances for New Zealand and domestic needs.
The Huntly Miners Union censured the Employers' Federation for raising funds to honor four officials who stayed at their posts during the dispute. The union notes the Arbitration Act penalizes unionists who aid colleagues in trouble and urges employers not to bribe men to oppose union principles.
A smart shock of earthquake was felt at four minutes past one o clock this morning in Fetling. Local residents reported the tremor as a sharp trembling that rattled windows and chimneys, with no damage reported and officials unsure of the epicenter.
In Dunedin on March 4 the Otago Trades and Labour Council debated Auckland’s objection to Mr Harle Giles appointed as Conciliation Commissioner. The council resolved that while Auckland may protest the appointment it rejects its methods to remove Giles and insists he be treated with respect and given a fair chance to prove his ability.
Harvest work in the Oamaru district has largely been done by regular farm hands. The North Otago Times notes that harvesting machinery has reached a degree of perfection that gives farmers independence from labor. Men arriving for work often wait for stacking or threshing, both of which need extra hands.
A Victorian Supreme Court case and expert authorities support the Genuine Sanderson and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalyptol Extract as a genuine, safe, and effective botanical preparation. The text warns against inferior extracts sold as genuine and cites a death and cruel irritation from unsafe products.
A list of grocery items and prices appears with Worcester Sauce, jams, preserves, oils, teas, canned fish, soaps, medicines, and household supplies. The long catalog includes pie fillings, fruits, marmalades, disinfectants, matches, cereals, and patent foods with varied unit prices.
Prices for cups and saucers from 8s per dozen plates at 1s 9d and 28 dd per dozen glass dishes from 8d each teapots from 8d each with children's mugs and cups from 8d each glass and fancy vases from dd each gravy boats from 6d each sauce tureens from is each ten sets from 15s each jam tumblers 23 od per dozen
Hardware department advertises discounted stock with bold claims of low cost. Milk pans, pick handles, gorse knife handles, branding oils, and blue and red items priced to attract shoppers with striking markdowns.
An item listing CHAS THOMAS a book seller stationer and newsagent on East Street Ashburton advertises subscriptions for Autocar Motoring New Zealand Bar rier Bulletin Scientific American and more with contact via telephone 120.
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