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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 10, 1909

Page

3

Missionary Names and Stations Across Regions

A list of ministers and home missionaries including Ro umber Wat mate Rev OC Penny Tenntka Rev W Beckett Ashburton Rev HE Bellhouse Willowby Rev H Standage Amberley Rev W Lea Oxford Banks Peninsula Methven with home mission mentions and associated clergy.

Roumber Watmate OC. Penny Tenntka W. Beckett Ashburton H. FE Bellhouse Willowby H. Standage Amberley W. Lea Oxford Banks Peninsula Methven

French Parliament approves income tax bill amid rebates

The French Chambers, by 867 to 120, placard the finance minister M Cuaillaux speech on the income tax bill. The bill abolishes undemocratic privileges and shifts burden from small landowners and shopkeepers to the well to do, cutting total contributions from 4,200,000 to 1,800,000 for landowners and reducing shopkeepers’ payments by two million.

Paris M. Cuaillaux

Savagery in Texas shocks readers in Rockwall mob attack

Reports from Rockwall Texas describe a Sunday mob killing a Black man by burning at the stake while another Black man was shot dead amid an attempted assault on a white woman. The sensational item follows other international and domestic notices across the page.

Texas New York Rockwall Japan London Armstrong-Whitworth Company Newcastle Vickers, Son ,and Maxim Barrow Armstrong, Whitworth and Company House of Commons L. Harcourt J. Ward Sackville West

Hackenschmidt and Gotch Move Toward World Championship

Hackenschmidt and Gotch accepted terms to wrestle for the world championship during Cup week in Jeelbourne. In Melbourne a case of suspended animation was reported at Ararat where a man named Stock died and allegedly sat up to demand two boiled eggs before interment.

Jeelbourne Hackenschmidt Gotch Melbourne Ararat Stock

Destruction of Flower Boats on Pearl River Tragedy

Report from Sydney dated March 10 details a massive fire on flower boats near Canton Pearl River. The conflagration killed about a thousand people many of them drowned or burned. Victims include mandarins bankers and prominent business people as the cause is attributed to a kerosene lamp falling.

Sydney Maral Port Darwin Pearl River Canton

Australian League team defeats Lancashire in heavy ground

In a football match noted by the Press Association the Australian League side won with one goal, five tries to Lancashire's three tries on a heavy ground. Courtney scored two tries in the first half and Abercrombie added a goal. in the second half Azle Park and Holloway each scored tries, while Lancashire briefly led twice in a thrilling contest. The report ends with a quoted remark from the Hon J A Millar at an Ashburton demonstration.

London Lancashie Courtney Abercrombie Anzle Park Holloway Lancashire

Police arrest suspect in dynamite theft in Calcutta

Police seize 160 pounds of dynamite and fuses from a Hazara bag magazine as seven others are held in connection with an anarchist conspiracy. Indian Councils Bill fuels debates with meetings across towns. Lahore Mohammaddans demand a separate Muslim representative if a change occurs.

Calcutta Hazarabagh Magazine India Lahore

Remarkable Discoveries From Central Asia Expedition

Dr M A Stein head of the Indian Government mission in Central Asia reports to the Geographical Society after a three year, ten thousand mile trek. He found thousands of documents in Chinese Turkistan bearing Greek seals and wooden records of Chinese trade and military occupation predating Christ to 800 years after. The Great Wall extended far westward, adding a highly engaging chapter to recent exploration.

Per Press Association London M.A. Stein Central Asia Stein The Geographical Society Chinese Turkistan

Railway matters discussed with Minister of Railways

Mayor FL. Davis and Ashburton Borough Council member Mr Dev isley Wood met the Minister of Railways. They urged earlier morning departures to Christchurch and quicker return times to ease travel. Wood sought dining cars centered on the train with first and second class cars separated. the minister said changes are already being implemented where feasible.

FL. Davis Devisley Wood Ashburton Millar Christchurch Methuen Wood

London Wool Market Rally Opens With 5 Percent Advance

The National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand reports from its London office that merinos and crossbreds opened 5 percent higher than last sales, with American buyers actively operating.

National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand London

Ohinemuri Licensing Case Bribe Allegations Report Due

Wellington March 10 The Ohinemuri licensing case scope now available describing alleged bribes paid to committee members in June 1900 regarding Maurice Groggan Power’s Waihi license application. Judge Sim has been appointed a temporary Supreme Court judge to chair the commission with power to report to the Government by the 20th of the month.

Wellington Ohinemuri Licensing Committee Maurice Groggan Waihi Fudge Sim Supreme Court Supremeourt

Wellington's New Post Office Foundations Underway

The Public Works Department commenced building foundations for Wellington's new Post Office. The project includes basement construction with a total cost of £8000, with the remaining work to be completed by private contract.

Wellington Public Works Department

Fire Brigade Competition Opens in Auckland

The United Fire Brigade competitions began in the Domain today with results listing Mawera first in 35 seconds, Napier second in 86 seconds, Geraldine third in 87 seconds, and Timara fourth at 88 seconds.

Auckland United Fire Brigade Domai Mawera PF. Rogers Napier L. Ashworth Geraldine J. Allen Timara P. Campbell T. Harold Fairfield G. B. Mabley Mayfield E. McLermick Lauriston E. Tampton Moasgrove Pendarves James Campbell Pord’s Road Tiwald

Addington Workshops Enquiry Opens in Christchurch

The first sitting of the Commission of Enquiry into the Addington Railway Workshops began in Christchurch today with Professor Scott as chairman. J J Niven and RE Roberts attended, alongside A L Beattie representing locomotive branch officers. The chairman called the session formal and adjourned to 10 am the next day after planned inspections of the works.

Christchurch Addington Scott J. J. Niven Napier RE. Roberts Dunedin A. L. Beattie Srst

ForgerY Clerk Charged With Twenty Three Forgeries

Carl S Francis Walker a Crown Prosecutor's office clerk was charged in the Police Court with twenty three forgeries totalling £416 from July 9 1906 to last month. He admitted the charges but pleaded not guilty, seeking bail.

Auckland Carl S Francis Walker Crown Prosecutor

Sheep Transport To Freezing Works And Fire Brigade Update

Large lines of sheep are being driven to the Freezing Works. Thirty two double decked trucks moved by goods train through Ashburton toward Islington and Fairfield. Fourteen trucks held aged merino ewes likely for boiling down. Captain Barker of the Ashburton Fire Brigade fell ill after arriving in Auckland. an emergency mean joined the team. An Order in Council sets overtime pay for Post and Telegraph Department staff on postal duties and mail delivery at twenty four offices including Timaru and Ashburton. Sunday attendance and holidays policy noted for those exceeding forty eight hours weekly.

Ashburton Islington Fairfield Auckland Barker Ashburton Fire Brigade Post and Telegraph Department Timaru

Chertsey Notes Grain Exports Weather and Local Events

Farmers have begun carting grain from Chertsey station with over a thousand sacks leaving daily. Roads are poor from dry weather. A nor-west wind brought oppressive air and rain is needed for spring grasses. A fire burned a mile of the County Council plantation above Chertsey. Harvest thanksgiving service held at the Anglican Church. Rev Mr Fox officiated. large attendance. Mr Allan spoke on Home and Foreign Missions. Mr W Dunstan ill.

Chertsey Station County Council Chertsey Fox Tinwald Allan W. Dunstan Ohu

Cyclist Smith Passes Chertsey in Morning Pace

A cyclist named Smith passed through Chertsey at 7.40 am while attempting to beat Hamim’s Christchurch to Dunedin record. Rough roads hinder progress and Smith, paced by a motorcycle, appeared to struggle. He reached Ashburton at 8.23 am, three minutes slower than Hamim’s Christchurch to Ashburton time. Flo departed Christchurch at 5.20 am.

Smith Chertsey Ale Hamim Christchurch Dunedin Ashburton Humm Flo

Timber Commission Appointed to Probe Timber Industry

Wellington March 9 The Government sets up a commission to investigate sailors and the timber trade. Chairman is T Duncan MP with a lineup of MPs and notable figures. They will scrutinize costs from mill to consumer, crown land for milling, and Oregon timber imports. Hearings will be held in Tavercaille Dunedin Christchurch Greymouth Wellington Paihape and Auckland with a report due May 31.

Wellington T. ¥. Duncan M.P J. Arnold W. FL. P. Barber I. Clarke Auckland H. G. EU Wo OW. Field J. A. Hanan TY. Jennings Middleman Oregon Limber Tavercaraill Dunedin Christchurch Greymouth Paihape

Ngaruhoe eruption reported across multiple towns

Reports from Waiowri Wanganui and Taupe describe Ngaruhoe eruptions with ash and sulphur haze 60 miles away. Observers note crater upheaval, rocks and lava activity, while some lines say no ash reached certain towns and others call the eruption a safety valve amid widespread smoke.

Wellington Waiowri Nearuhoe Tokaanu Wanganui Ngaruhoe Auckland The Star Wangandi Herald Waioura Ngarahoe Rangataua Ghakune Karigi Neaimhoe Ractihi

Cups and Saucers and Glassware Price List

A sale notice lists W Cups and Saucers from 36 dozen with plates at 1s 9d and 28 8d per dozen, glassware and teawares from a few pence each, children's mugs and cups from 3d, glass vases from 8d, gravy boats from 6d, sauce tureens from 1s, tea sets from 15s, and jam tumblers at 2s 8d per dozen.

Robertson Bentte Neave Tin Tiger Bell Nelson Gold Reef Bryant May Emarney Zebra

Harvest Services At Waterton And Longbeach

The Harvest Thanksgiving service at St James s Waterton drew a large crowd under Rev Mr Mathias of Rakaia who spoke on a wholesome topic. The church was decorated by young ladies. Miss Month Soal played the organ. An evening service followed in Longbeach with many present and extra seats brought in. the church looked its best with garden and field fruits and flowers.

St James's Waterton Mathias Rakaia Month Soal

Pick Handtea 6 8 Gorse Knife Handles

An odd item listing mentions Handtea 6 8 Gorse Knife Handles and 8 Black and Blue Branding Oils in 1 gallon tins. A cordial invitation to inspect is implied, with unclear contact details and pricing.

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