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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 12, 1909

Page

4

Fish Regulations Draft Sparks Debate Across Societies

A March 10 1909 letter from A H Shury to Hon J A Millar Wellington discusses changes to fishing rules. Topics include freezing restrictions weight and count limits for trout, half season licenses, and registration of societies under animal protection law. Mentioned are Canterbury and Southland objections, Ashburton Fishery practices, and planned London exhibition fish displays.

J.A. Millar Wellington London Isi Southland Canterbury Canterbury Society Canterbury Freezing Comany Fairfield R. Macbeth Canterbury Meat Company F.I. Boys Chatemizn Meoorhouse Colonel Pitt Ashburton Society Mr Hunt Islington Belfast Auckland Dunedin Wield Wellington Society Ashburton Alex Jamieson C. Pearce Shury W. Jakes Steward Eam Hakatera J. M. Cambridge Hall-Jones Cameron Ashburton Acclimatisation Society Ore Esse Ouno W. Hall Jones N.B A. H. Shury

Tea blending as scientific art praised by New Zealand firm

An eminent tea expert in the Tea and Coffea Trade Journal argues blending is a precise art. He cites Tiger Tea in New Zealand as a premier example, praised for superior blending and value, available in varied prices per pound.

Jourail New Zealand Australasia Dominion

The Cherniavskis Odd Farewell in Ashburton

An amusing town scene in Guamara unfolds as a bell-ringer bungles the Cherniawski name while announcing the brothers The Cherniavskis in a farewell performance at the Grand Opera House and Oddfellows Hall in Ashburton on March 16th with reserved seats now available at Minates.

Guamara Lea Chan Mischel Chevniayski Grand Opera House Howan Cherniawski Byron Caplet Don Juan Leo Dan Ashburton Oddfellows’ Hall Minates

New Medical Watch for Pulse Counting by Physicians

A newly invented watch aids doctors by counting pulse rate without mental calculation. Pressing the pushbutton starts a second hand movement, and a second press stops at the 20th pulsation to read beats per minute. A final press returns the hand to zero, recording minutes seconds and fifths automatically.

High School Cadets Beat Ashhurton Rifles In Rifle Match

A rifle shooting match at Smuts on Thursday pitted Hirth School Cadets against Ashhurton Rifles at 200 and 500 yard ranges. The High School Cadets won by 14 points with total 438. Individual scores include Lieut Jones 64 59 and Niall 23 60 among others.

Smuts Hirth School Ashhurton Rifles Jones Bugler

Royal Welsh Male Choir to Sing at Ashburton Hall

The celebrated Royal Welsh Male Choir, twenty five voices strong, directed by Messrs J and I Yait, will perform at Ashburton on Tuesday the 16th. Praised by The Australian Star and Sir Joseph Barnby for expressive singing, seats or day sales may be secured at H M Jones’s Nast Street shop.

Addrellans Ashburton Messrs J I. ‘Yait Sydney Joseph Barnby H. M. Jones Nast Street

Breaches of Award In Dunedin Bakeries.

In Dunedin the Magistrate's Court heard two cases against master bakers George Eberhardt and Albert George Taylor for 10 pounds each over apprentice pay or work breaches. Judge noted seriousness of sending boys away and fined Taylor 1 pound and Eberhardt 2 pounds after delays in securing work for the apprentices.

Dunedin Ernest le Cren George Eberhardt Albert George Taylor Taylor

Family in Donegal Receives Old Age Pensions

In Donegal a family of five qualifies for old age pensions this year. The Hilley family includes the mother two daughters and a son already receiving pensions with a fifth member becoming eligible next year.

Donegal Hilley

Labour and capital clash under mounting strains abroad

A London letter reviews last year's trade conditions in the United States and Europe. It notes stronger American management, labour resistance to cuts, and strikes that weakened unions. It discusses eight hour mining bills, Old Age Pensions, Poor Law funding, municipal economy, liquor laws, education debates, and upcoming North east coast shipbuilding trials, with global unrest and a cautious but hopeful economic outlook.

London New Zealand United States United Action King’s Palace America White House Supreme Court Standard Oil Company Italy Tom

Servia Puts Cause in Powers Amid Rising Public Doubt

London dispatch reports Servia placing its cause with the Powers in a circular note. A Belgrade communique says Servia's acquiescence to Russia's peaceful counsel has provoked public anger and questions why the Government did not foresee this result.

London Servia Belgrade Rusesia

Newly Erected House Near Post Office Seeks Buyers

A Cameron Street agent lists multiple properties for sale including a newly erected six room house with plastered walls, concrete foundations, 60 foot frontage, hot and cold water, detached wash-house, verandah and good soil near the Post Office with flexible terms. Also advertises Hampstead property at £460 and building sections from £40. Farmers urged to consign frozen meat to H. and Fitter and Son in London.

Hampstead Allenton Hampwel H. & Fitter and Son London

Violet Snow Great Hair Removal Cream Advert

Ladies troubled by unsightly facial hair are urged to try Violet Snow Cream. The product claims permanent hair reduction and a clear complexion, priced at 4s 6d, available from H. Bonning ton or Hemsley Burnett in Dunedin. Parcels sent in plain wrappers.

Risley Burnets H. Bonnington Hems Vutnet Mair George Jeon Dunedin Meir H. F. Bonnington Price Hemsley Burnet George Street Hemsley Burnett

Say no to credit tailors and pay for what you get

George Davies promotes ready made suits cut by top cutters and produced in large quantities to offer lower prices without credit. Prices range from £2 10s to £3 10s with quality comparable to high priced tailors. He urges customers to pay upfront and order early for best selection. Locations listed include The Arcade Christ Church Wellington Auckland Dunedin Invercargill Palmerston North Timaru and Wanganui.

Aou George Davies Arcade Christchurch Wellington Auckland Dunedin Invercarpill Palmerston North Timaru Wanganui

Bankruptcies rise in Wellington district last year

The Wellington district recorded 38 bankruptcies in the past year, up from 43 in 1907, with liabilities totaling £52,008 versus £20,014 previously. Debts proved stood at £29,719 and dividends paid reached £11,835, under the Wellington official receivership covering Wellington and neighboring towns.

Wellington Iis Gesivaee Wangan Palmerston North Dannevirke Pubinstua Napier Masterton Llenhkein Nelson Westport Rocotton Geermouth Hokitika Amhtal C& Wilities Aunauneretiters Aio-Coto Ibai GILG

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