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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 13, 1909
Page
2
The listing notes Fawn Covert Coats in sizes 3 and 4 with normal prices 35s to 423. Now priced at 95 6d each. Men’s Tweed Suits in English and Colonial tweeds offered at 22s 61, 40s for 295 6d, 508 for 58.
Five room detached house with wash-house and conveniences. Located on Wakanui Real, includes passage for a small shop in arcade. Sold by T. Bullock.
An advertisement touts RHEUMO as the sole cure for rheumatism, claiming to purge uric acid from the blood. It warns against unsafe “nostrum” remedies and lists Chamista and Stores offering the product at 26 6d and 4s 6d.
A discussion argues whether immigration drives unemployment, noting historic seasonal work, self-sufficiency ideas, and the need for strict, evidence-based policies. Critics urge restricting non-fit immigrants and limiting assisted schemes while warning against shipper pressure to move people to New Zealand. Also covered are local events: a memorial concert for Mrs Hamam, NZ industry payrolls, technical education funding, licensing committee results, and a county band performance.
The Otago Football Thief notes a robust insurance plan with a fund for the season, offering 2s 6d or 5s premiums and 20s to 80 for injuries up to six weeks, requiring a doctor's certificate within 24 hours and strict regulations.
Last night the two storey Logan's Hotel at Tinwald was totally destroyed by fire. The blaze began around 11:20 pm and raged for hours with flames bursting through the roof. No residents were onsite, a tenant was due today, and damage was limited to the hotel and outbuildings. The building of 25 rooms dated back over 33 years and the property was insured. Police and fire alarms were not present in Ashburton, and telephonic lines were later restored.
The Cherniavski trio set for a farewell recital in Oddfellows Hall on Monday evening in Ashburton. Their family fled Red Russia amid pogroms and unrest, surviving by music after years of hardship across Germany Austria and England. Their father declined a large music hall contract to preserve the brothers artistic integrity. Box plan for Monday's concert available at Horace Gates' shop.
The Royal Welsh Male Choir from Treorchy and Rhondda Valley, formed by miners, is billed for Goldfellows Hall on Tuesday. Led by conductor W Thomas, the group has won substantial prizes in Britain and recently toured Australia, with box office at H M Jones in East Street.
In Wellington on March 12 a man named Corkid was fined £1 and costs for selling hop beer of excessive strength. In Fohe Mleming two others were charged with taking whisky into a no license area but the information was dismissed as sale was not proven. At Raetihi a man Ingram and his two sons faced liquor for sale charges in a no license area. a defense challenge about land status led to dismissal.
At Auckland on March 12 the hydrant and union relay events saw Marel Ilose clock 35 seconds, Wanganui and Dunedin South place after fast runs. Masterton placed sixth in the overall hose and hydrant tests. multiple brigades tied in dead heats with runoff promised. Points tally lists Speight Shield leaders Nara and Imaru scoring 91 and 15, while Timaru leads Manual Shield with 28 and Masterton tops High-pressure Shield with 26.
Reports from Auckland to Christchurch record self inflicted death at Rarotonga by Sidney Davis and a Te Puke settler found dead near a precipice. A Dannevirke trolly incident left a man named Smart badly injured. Amarū notes the sudden death of Robert Hewitt from heart disease. Dunedin reports Daniel Watt found dead in his hut with burns and a £6807 bank deposit. Christchurch line crash injures Jacob Wicks and his wife.
At Trentham on March 12 the King’s Prize prize money and awards were won by Lt Duncan Miller ton who secured a £60 champion belt medal and gold badge. Patrick of Auckland earned £25 silver star and badge while Quartermaster-Sergt Shaw of Auckland took £20 silver star and badge. Sergeant H Mechen of Ashburton shot 49 out of 50 at 1000 yards in the Canterbury Match, a notably clever display.
Timaru reports a cottage on Parsonage Road Waimato owned by Mr C Vox burned at about 2 30 am. Fire brigade arrived after the cottage was alight and could not save belongings. The building was insured for £80 with contents insured and only a sewing machine saved.
An official report to the Chamber of Deputies alleges contractors conspired to defraud the Treasury. One contract for 36 submarine motors yielded 96 percent profit, while battleships costing Britain’s million and a half allegedly cost France over two millions.
London reports Trinity House starting submarine fog signals with bells heard fifteen miles from several coastal sites as of March 13 at 11 30 am.
London reports that the Premier censured Mr Churchill for retaliation remarks in Parliament. He was also heckled in the House of Commons as newspapers note the exchange.
Pekin reports Dr Morrison of the Times states a German syndicate loaned three million for the northern Canton Hankow railway, violating the 1905 agreement that British capital and materials be used and the 1898 British German accord on railway spheres.
United Press Association dispatch reports strong tremors in Regio di Calabria Sofia and Bulgaria and in Novorossiysk Russia. Other items mention naval policy views in Toronto and Wright aeroplanes in England with a noted new battleship Temeraire speed and a snow bound Vienna Cannes train ordeal.
The House of Lords read the Indian Councils Bill a third time with Clause 3 omitted. Mr Balfour, guest of the City of Liverpool Guild at a banquet, noted the Lords' official experience on Indian matters, saying Commons members could not claim the same.
Sir Sydenham Clarke, guest of the Lodge of Imperial Brotherhood in Bombay, spoke on India’s government undergoing great changes. He said success depends on cooperation of all classes and creeds and rejoiced to join a movement toward that end.
The People apologises and pays 3000 pounds for libelling Mr Lloyd George over an alleged 20000 pound payment to avoid a divorce suit. The Bystander also apologises and pays 300 pounds to charity for a similar libel.
Baron von Aerenthal seeks a clear answer from Servia on the Circular Note and whether the conditional offer for commercial talks is accepted. Austrian papers discuss Servia's military preparations while officials in St Petersburg show reserve and unofficial observers fear Austria aims to force a quarrel and a possible ultimatum.
London reports heated debates in the House of Lords and Commons over government criticism of Swansea educational authority for starving church schools and paying church and board teachers different salaries. Mr. Balfour challenged Mr. Runciman’s legal excuses, noting public attention has grown for months.
Dr Graham Bell, head of the Aerial Experimental Association of Canada, experiments with a tetrahedral aerodrome named Cygnet I L. Associate Mr Meindy flights the Silver Dart, a self designed aircraft, achieving nineteen miles per hour on ice. Dominion Government invites War Office to note these experiments.
In London March 12 the trial of seven prisoners charged with unlawful assembly tied to the Sligo riot was adjourned to the next assizes. A copy of the special jury panel was privately printed and circulated and a canvass of jurors for the prisoners was reportedly made.
Lord Crowe to ask Parliament for a substantial contribution to cover Hong Kong Government losses from the opium policy diminution. This press association report notes the government’s stance and potential financial impact arising from policy changes.
The Daily News reports serious flaws due to insufficient wiring of muzzles in the new naval 12 inch mark 11 guns. Twelve undergoing strengthening at Woolwich include four from arsenal manufacture and eight from contractors.
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