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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 06, 1913

Page

3

Compensation Court Rules £1 Weekly for Six Years

Mr Justice Sim awards James Albert Morrissey compensation after a Timaru hearing on February 17. The accident is tied to his employment and earnings are deemed at least £2 weekly. He receives £1 per week for six years if not recovering, plus £10 10s costs and witnesses' expenses fixed by the Clerk of Awards.

Justice Sim James Albert Morrissey Elsievy, Downey and McDonald Ralleston Timaru

Moon Phases and Birthstone Timing Noted in Ledger

The entry lists Moon phase timings and dates across March with values such as First Quarter at 6 pm and Full Moon at 11:26 pm. It also references a series of measurements labeled March 7 to March 10 and mentions rhythmically dated figures like 8.60 and 6.38 alongside New Moon and Last Quarter markers.

D. Kem

Season for Holiday Camp Lunches and Relish

A brief notice highlights season and holiday camp events offering luncheons and occasional relishes. The fragment notes a schedule or menu theme without specific dates or organizers.

Marine engineers in adjourned conference over dispute

Wellington March 5 The marine engineers dispute with the Union Steam Ship Company adjourned after a conference at the Prime Minister’s office presided by Hon. W. I. Massey. The session ran 4.30 to 7.15 pm with Sir James Mills due to join, but no statement issued. The Institute reportedly insists on adopting the Australian award in New Zealand.

Wellington Marine Engineers Union Steam Ship Company W. I. Massey Labour Union Company D. A. Aitken Smith W. A. Kennedy Engineers’ Institute Messrs T. Wallace Hanna Auckland W. H. Hampton Sir James Mills New Zealand

Wellington Court Awards And Claims In March Session

At the Compensation Court in Wellington on March 4, Charles Alexander Tussell received £225 for a leg amputation due to an accident while employed by Wellington City Council. A separate case by Mary Allen Nocquard against Ballinger and Co involves a possible dependant status while she maintained three brothers, with one brother killed on Ballinger’s payroll. decision reserved. William Henry Chamberlain was awarded £676 and costs for injuries from an accident as a wharf labourer on the Union Company's steamer Maunganui in August.

Wellington Charles Alexander Tussell Mary Allen Nocquard Thomas Ballinger

From the Engineers Point of View

The report explains the bargaining process after a ballot. Wallace says the Union Company declined British Australian award terms and did not authorize negotiations, risking the engineers striking after the Dunedin headquarters review. The timeline covers Friday through Monday negotiations and final stance.

Exhibition of animated pictures at His Majesty's Theatre

The entertainment tonight at His Majesty's Theatre promises public appeal with praise from large centers. Features include Modern Desde mone a novel story and The Loyalty of Sylvia from the Vita graph Company, plus A Noise Like a Fortune Tim Dinan to Riviere and Tree Felling in Norway.

His Majesty’s Sylvia Vitagraph Company Tim

Fuller’s Pictures Rescreen The Desert Tragedies Night

The 3 Tragedy of The Desert and other titles shown at the Royal Theatre last night will be screened again this evening.

Theatre Royal

Theatre Royal Concert Offers Patchy Picture Programme

The Theatre Royal turnout was sizable for a BIO MEGAPHONE concert night. A filmic programme of familiar hall songs accompanied by a gramophone showed on screen, the music sometimes out of tune though tempo kept roughly with performers’ actions.

Theatre Royal Filma

Supreme Court Briefs From Greymoupeh Court

At the Supreme Court today Judge Edwards praised the district's crime immunity. Only crime noted was a breaking and entering charge against William Comin McNeill and Johan Henry Neish. the grand jury found mobil.

Greymoupeh Supreme Cent Justice Edwards Bealey Lat William Comin McNeill Johan Henry Neish Mobil

Earthquake Hits Westport again with sharp shock

A second strong quake rattled Westport at 4 40 am causing residents to rush outside their homes. No damage was reported and authorities said the tremor appeared similar to the prior quake.

Westin

Friendly Bowl promotes fellowship between bowling clubs

A commemorative emblem presented by Mr We Barnett to the Wellington and Christchurch Bowling Clubs, The Friendly Bowl serves as a perpetual reminder of friendly visits. It features two silver plates with inscription and clasped hands, and is not for competition but to honor yearly mutual exchanges between the cities. The arrangement shifts annual hosting between Wellington and Christchurch.

We. Barnett Pre Devi Christchurch Wellington Chaisteliaren Myr Barnett Northern Bowling Association Napier Ays the Evening Post Christ‘church

Action of Maheno's men delays steamer

The Mahone's delay was caused by engineers demanding Australian pay and conditions. After cabling to New Zealand and conferring with inter-State marine engineers, the matter was settled and the steamer sailed.

Sydney Mahone New Zealand Inter- State Marine Engineers

Does Your Child Suffer From Worms

A testimonial promotes Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets as a vegetable medicine for worm removal in children and adults. Mrs Wilmot of Cooma NSW recounted children Roy Phyllis and Horace passing stomach and thread worms after dosing at 6 and 10 am, with hoped health improvements. The product is sold by chemists and storekeepers, 25 Sd per packet, postpaid by The W H Comstock Co Ltd Wellington NZ.

Comstock Wilmott Cooma N.S.W Roy Phyllis Horace W. H. Comstock Co., Ltd Tarish Street Wellington N.Z

Civil Service Commission Work Advances New Classification

The Civil Service Commissioners push a new service classification as a large project. They seek uniform accommodation across departments and have a committee of expert accountants investigating this aim. Public servants join the Civil Service Association with the Wellington branch now at five members, signaling recognition of the need to safeguard interests.

Civil Service New Zealand Times Public Service Civil Service Association Wellington

Croup Relief Found in Chamberlains Cough Remedy

Mrs Annie Temple Brunswick writes of nightly croup battles with her children Rita and Robert. After trying various medicines with no effect, a friend’s tip led to Chamberlains Cough Remedy which gave instant relief. Local chemists and stores carry it as a good-send. Inhalers offer cigarette gift promotions with twenty four presents available.

Rita Robert Croup Annie Temple Albert St Brunswick View Chamberlain

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