Church and World Strained Relation in Modern Age
The piece argues that wealth and power have captured the church, creating a gulf between clergy and laity. It cites New Zealand and New South Wales examples, laments low clerical salaries, and calls for a democratic church leadership free of wealth influence to restore true Christian governance and servant leadership.
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New Zealand
New South Wales
Archdeacon Abbott
Tamworth
Auckland
W. Slade
Kingdom of Heaven
Rainy season boosts pastures and sowing plans in Ashburton area
Rain last week soaked cultivated land deeply while grass and stubble fields received lighter levels. Grass seed largely failed, delaying white crop sowing and expanding grassland reseeding. Weekly stock sale set for tomorrow at Ashburton yards. Police raided Havelock and Kermode streets for liquor with minimal finds and no seizure. MP A W Hoge pressed Wellington Board on senior scholarships for country district high school students and a board inquiry was ordered.
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Bin
Qin
Havelock
Kermode Streets
Havelock Street
Kermode Street
A. W. Hoge
Wellington Education Board
Country District
Hogg
Mr Fleming
Ashburton Notices and Local Developments in 1908
Heavy rain filled a ground cavity in South-east Bell. the Hampstead board filled the hole with shingle. Auckland Magistrate urges servant employment books to record terms. Ashburton meetings cover lodge installs library needs book filings and a rail crossing delay. Ads note theatre Uncle Tom’s Cabin at Oddfellows Ball and market reports on mushrooms drought seed for grass and barley yields. Domestic servant emigration to Sydney reaches 808 with more expected.
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Bell
Hampstead Town Board
Sydney
London
River Quality Update Rakaia Rangitata Ashburton
Rivers reports at 9 am show the Rakaia and Rangitata dirty while the Ashburton remains clear. This contrasts water clarity across Canterbury rivers today.
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Rakaia
Rangitata
Ashburton
Sudden Death Inquest On Old Man At Tuslangi Home
An inquest in Ashburton held at Tuslangi Old Men's Home found John Sprats Lean aged 7 years died of heart failure likely due to old age with a possible chill. Witnesses noted high temperature and chest pain before death occurred around 1.45 am. Dr Hunter supported the verdict. no post mortem deemed necessary. The jury verdict cited heart failure brought on by old age.
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John Sprats Lean
Tuarangi Old Men’s Home
Robert Alcorn
J.P
R. E. Manchester
Constable McLennan
Frank Garvey Knight
Tuslangi
Sean
Hunter
Ernest John Saxmore
Tyatanzi
Knight
Christchurch
Harvest Thanksgiving Services at Baring Square Church
Harvest festival services were held at Baring Square Church led by Rev H E Bailhouse with a fruit and vegetable display and floral decor. Morning sermon on the feeding of the five thousand by Mr Bailhouse linked miracles to modern aid through followers. Evening sermon on the philosophy of thankfulness referenced Luke 17 17 and the ten lepers.
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Baring Square Church
H. E. Bailhouse
Eac
Jesus Christ
India
China
Russia
Bellhouse
Belihouga
Guishing
Harvest Thanksgiving Services At Baptist Church
The Baptist Church held harvest Thanksgiving services with Rev. Guy Thornton of Sydenham delivering morning and evening sermons. He spoke on Christ as a root before God, noting nature and scripture show God’s patience and providence and urging listeners to take root in Jesus Christ.
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Baptist Church
Guy Thornton
Sydenheam
Thornton
Isaiah
Christ
God
Jesus Christ
Ashburton Adopts Weekly Half Holiday for Under Eighteen
Government notice records Ashburton voters approving a weekly half-holiday under the Factories Act for boys under eighteen and women on the same day as the statutory shop closing day. Millar announces the change takes effect on March 9, 1908 in the borough.
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Wellington
J. A. Millar
Government
Ashburton
Andrew John Millar
Old Ashburton Homestead Up for Auction of Historic Estate
The National Mortgage and Agency Company will auction the Groatie Burn homestead, once the original run of Tancred and Allen, on 1dth March. The property sits two miles from Ashburton, with a water wheel, chaff-cutting, and a creek fed by the Ashburton river. Subdivisions be expected as nearby land brings £60 to £100 an acre. the grounds feature an ornamental lake, island, and waterfalls along an avenue of ancient trees.
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National Mortgage and Agency Company
Donald Williamson
Ashburton
Groatie Burn
Messrs Tancred and Allen
Winchmore
Wakanui
County Council
Allenton
Alford Forest Road
Murderous Assault in Christchurch On Oxford Street
In Christchurch a quarrel between Alexander James Muir and Frederick Hall, recently released from prison, culminated in Hall firing three shots at Muir in Oxford Street. Muir was wounded, Hall arrested after a misfire while fleeing. Muir, mortally wounded, is in critical condition with two bullets. doctors say recovery not hopeless.
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Christchurch
March
Lyttelton
Oxford Street
Alexander James Muir
Muir
Frederick Hall
Hall
Clark
Norwich Quay
Moriarty
Wilson
Trouble at Blackball and Labour Response in Wellington
A Wellington letter from the Chief Inspector of Factories warns the Blackball Coal miners Union that grounds for an award breach may prompt proceedings, with options for the union to sue the company or to defend itself. Reports also note strike fund collections, worker pressures, and a Christchurch Labour League gathering showing support for miners and talk of cooperative economics.
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Wellington
Blackball Coalminers’ Union
Minister of Labour
Blackball Coal Company
Enapeese
Lomas
Greymouth
Miners’ Union
Christchurch Socialist Party
Addington
Messrs Ballantyne and Co
Alexander-Torrey
Harrison Lee
Cathedral Pears
Political Labour League
James Thorn
Christchurch
Manly
Canterbury Trades and Labour Council
Didekhall
Blackball Miners
Negossary
Union rejects conference on dispute settlement
In Greymouth Marek 9 the suggestion by Mr Lomas for a conference between the Blackball Union and the mine agent to settle disputed points and refer unresolved matters to the Arbitration Court was rejected by the Union. Employers, however, favor this course.
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Auckland
Kettle
Greymouth
Marek
Lomas
Blackball Union
Ashburton High School Cadets Camp at Lagmhor Estate
About 45 cadets led by Captain W F Watters trained at Lagmhor estate under strict discipline. Despite rain, the week produced useful drill, tent neatness, and shooting progress. A church parade and address by C J Harper capped the encampment before returning to Ashburton.
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Ashburton High School
Lagmhor
W. F. Watters
Liewis
E. I. Norris
R. Jones
Healey
H. Ford
Percy
Mtr Bucktey
Lagmhor Church
C. J. Harper
Tuncheon
Ergeant
Major Healey
Watters
Commissariat
G. A.M. Buckley
Ashburton
Mount Somers
King Edward in Biarritz and Kaiser's Dreadnought Launch
King Edward arrives at Biarritz on March 8 9.80 am, while Berlin reports Kaiser attended the launch of Germanys dreadnought named Rassan amid strict secrecy. Court scands Count Hohenhall is removed from officer list, Kaiser's confirmation. France backs Balkan railway schemes amid Lisbon murder probe noting possible non killers. Lord Grey hopes Empire reps attend Quebec tercentenary with Canadian and imperial children. Mongolia sails from Marseilles with 400 passengers.
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Por
London
Edward
Biarritz
Berlin
Germany
France
Balkans
Paris
Lisbon
Quebec
Lord .Grey
Canada
Empire
Walker bill empowers counties to delegate education duties
In London March session the House of Commons debates a bill by Mr Henry Walker allowing county councils other than London to delegate elementary education duties to local education committees after a second reading.
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London
House of Commons
Henry Walker
Licensing Bill meeting sparks strong town opposition
A mass meeting at Burton on Trent debated the Licensing Bill. Lord Burton warned the measure would ruin Burton and other towns tied to the brewery trade, noting two million pounds invested in licensed houses on mortgage and a sinking fund with no dividends.
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London
Burton-an- Trent
Burton
Rhe Rheumo praised by Mr John Stevens
A Balls resident, Mr John Stevens, reports severe Rheumatism improved after using Rheumo. He says after two bottles the remedy practically cured him and urges others to try it, claiming quick relief for Rheumatism Gout Sciatica Lambage and related diseases. Available from chemists at 22 pence.
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H. F. Janning
Feilding
F Janning
John Stevens
Balls
M.alr
Cor Manawatu
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