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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
4
The notice lists bargains on tobacco products: Juno Long Cut or Red Jacket eco jacket eight packets for 7s 4d and eight strikes for 5s 3d. Havelock Tobacco eight cakes for 6s. Golden Eagle Tobacco seven cakes for 6s and cakes for 6s.
New Zealand meat exporters prepare for the International Congress of the Refrigerating Industries in Paris. Delegates include Charles Elgar and Captain A. W. Pearse, with government support from W. P. Reeves and Reakes. The event may open Paris and La Plata markets to frozen meat amid rising competition from Australia and Argentina.
Harvest festival services at Baring Square Church ended with a concert and sale in the church and schoolroom. Over 180 attended the sale of goods, and all items contributed by friends sold well. The program featured solos, quartets, duets, and instrumental pieces led by Mrs Andrill, with Miss Bonnington at the piano and Miss Jones on the organ. A vote of thanks was given and supper followed, marking both a financial and social success.
Willowby achieve a decisive win over Ashburton by 16 runs at the Domain Oval. A Crossman top scored for Willowby with 7, while C Harper starred for Ashburton taking six wickets for 14 runs. Gentle tea was taken in the pavilion as players gathered after a steady but not brilliant display.
A.A.C. and A.C. A meeting chaired by H Burdekin heard about March 19 sports with excur sion fares from Christchurch Timaru and Springburn. Entries included Australasian champions H S Murray and C L Orbell and W Simpson. The Domain Board pavilion terms set with 50 percent takings for grand stand access and officials appointed.
Nelson reports after five sittings the inquest into Mrs Lydia Tilbury's death from the Appleby collision concluded that negligence by coach-driver Charles Brickland caused the crash on February 1. A rider stated no railway fault. Dunedin notes James Brady, timekeeper at the new dock works, found unconscious beside the Port Chalmers to Sawyer's Bay line and remains hospitalized with a fractured skull. he is married with four children.
Wellington reports the deaths of Mrs Pollen wife of Dr Pollen in Dunedin after an operation and Isaac Plimmer a Wellington pioneer aged 74 with ties to John Plimmer and early business ventures. Other notices include Dannevirke pioneer James Allardice aged 61 Punedi n Auckland resident Mrs Join Ross and Amberley widow Mrs Charlotte Neale linked to Canterbury settlers.
At the Fire Brigades Conference in Masterton Mr A O Hansen argues the 1906 Fire Brigades Act repealing and replacing it with new clauses improves fire service. He condemns Wellington City Council for seeking to abolish the existing board and urges delegates to push for board control to enhance efficiency and reduce risks from breaks of fire. The speech defends board independence and outlines cost and service benefits over council management.
Greymouth March 11 The mine manager Mr Leitch says seven men were dismissed after refusing ten hour shifts and wage cuts. He offered reinstatement if they worked ten hours and denied using bad language. Dismissed workers accuse him of harsh language as the court session continues with miners present and a verdict expected tomorrow.
An Victoria court experts affirm the Sander and Sons Genuine Eucalyptus Extract cures colds influenza fevers diarrhoea stomach and kidney complaints. It claims relief for neuralgic rheumatic pains throat and lung troubles and use as mouth wash. Sander and Sons Superba Skin Food promised for skin issues and permanent beautifying effect.
Be desires sincere thanks to patrons of the late Craighead and Berryman firm and seeks a continuance of favors. A hearty invitation is extended to new customers to give a trial, with a pledge of solid satisfaction in every department and a special feature for ladies.
The Rangitata Autumn Race Meeting at Rangitata Bridge drew a large crowd in fine weather. Silver Cross won the Maiden Plate easily with Stella and Crossina second and third. David Harum led the Rangitata Trot with Princess Joy and Lincoln D. close behind. Bouncing Bob won the Arundel Cup in a swift finish, Antony placed second. Coalgate won the Ladies Bracelet with Cracroft second. Lincoln led Peel Forest Trot with Thunder Bolt and Princess Bell following. Bandit won the Hack Race ahead of Foreman.
A Vienna city council plan details a 360 million crown loan with over half for municipal projects. Half a million funds extend and improve the municipal brewery amid past losses. Nearly £200,000 goes to a grand cemetery church, and £100,000 backs a new municipal ownership venture including funeral company purchases.
Wellington March 12 The New Zealand Rugby Union Management Committee meeting addressed Auckland Union’s appeal and ruled that proceeds from any Ranfurly Shield special match belong to the union. Buller Union protested a match with the British team, Marlborough wanted Blenheim as the venue, and Otago proposed three NZ vs. Britain tests, all deferred or rejected as arranged.
The passage contrasts Gladstones humility with his public life and cites remarks by Darwin Fox and a poetical moment with Tennyson. It discusses the enduring influence of poets versus politicians and questions what future records will say of the Prime Minister, noting Poems that outlast time.
Mitchell and Turner advertise a limited time jacket sale over the next few days with winter jackets offered at less than half price. The notice invites customers to act quickly to take advantage of the discount.
Mr John Abbott, a longtime New Plymouth plumber and gasfitter, writes on July 6 1907 praising Rheumo as the best remedy for uric acid caused rheumatism and rheumatic gout after trying other treatments. He offers to advise anyone interested in his experience. The note notes store sales of Rheumo at 2d and 4d. At Christchurch Show the Kennedy Gillies milking machine won top medal for innovation and quality. J B Mackworth & Co. invites farmers to request details.
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