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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
2
Five hundred square meters block named as a full quarter acre parcel owned and occupied by Mr Frank Trost. This sun facing first close property invites inquiries on price and details.
Local farmers in the Staveley and Methven regions push to establish a cooperative creamery driven by farmer enterprise. The plan gains support after meetings led by William Dellow and others, with expectations of a district-wide dairy boost, land improvement, and eventual butter production across Ashburton.
Mr H Curtis reports the sale of Alr T Cooper’s property on Helt road Hampstead to Mr B Platman at a satisfactory price. An Oddfellows Hall gathering enjoyed John Waller and Sons electric biograph of the Burne Johnson fight with clear, complete footage and lively reception.
Melbourne readers await the Royal Welsh Choir under J. and N. Wait with the local Welsh chorus backing. Conductor W. Thomas shows mastery as the group delivers balanced, conviction-filled singing. Prices are 5s 3s and 2s seats bookable at H. M. Jones' from 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Rheumo claims to expel uric acid and eradicate poison from the blood for cures of rheumatism gout limbago sciatica. The advertisement asserts hundreds testify to benefits and lists selling points with prices for chemists and stores.
Two young men with bloodied faces, armed with a bloom, described a brutal assault after visiting a house on Beach Road. They claimed liquor was sought, an unknown man attacked them, and a second disturbance occurred at 6 30. Police arrested several shortly after. one man said to be severely injured was involved.
A report from Mr G Wilson, public works engineer, describes Nargarahu or Ngaruhoe’s activity from the base ascent to the crater. The summit shows three compartments with deep holes and strong steam jets, sulphurous gases, and widespread smoke. Erections around the mountain produce loud thudding sounds and ash deposits shift with winds.
A dated telegraphic summary from London reports the Estimates for the coating year include a large sum for old age pensions. It mentions executive councils in London and the Lords, and a government telegram from India referencing objections to a provision clause. The document notes a gradual move and emphasis on consulting rulers and leading classes.
Fragmentary Paris report notes discussions by officials on income tax reforms in France. Proposals aim to abolish certain privileges and adjust the land tax, with figures suggesting reductions and new burdens for the well-to-do and small landowners.
Fragmentary South Africa item notes a forced removal claim against a General Hotha and references influenza preparation. It mentions Volksrust and a farmer’s sale at W. J. Moore’s Buildings with an auction or sale event.
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