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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
4
4070 acres first class sheep country near railway with 1200 cultivated and sown with English grass about 2000 ploughable 3000 sheep country. Prices per acre vary 45s 6r to 5 pounds 10s with stock included. Includes healthy botus socky sheep country portions in crop and turnips well subdivided and watered.
In New York five Pennsylvania state officials including the architect contractor and auditor were convicted of swindling about 1.8 million pounds in the state capital building and furnishings scheme. In Ottawa Canada orders barring charity funded arrivals. A Great Central train derailment at Wimbley Park caused no serious injuries. In Melbourne a cyclist Pearson completed a Sydney to Melbourne post office run in 57 hours 32 minutes setting a record.
Mr John Redmond spoke in Manchester on the Education Bill warning that contracting out would hurt Catholic schools without larger grants. The Nationalists will launch Home Rule campaigns in all English constituencies. A Battersea Socialist meeting saw sharp attacks on Mr John Burns and J T Macpherson condemned Burns words as causing disquiet in Parliament.
The Spectator labels Lloyd George and Churchill as protectionists at heart aiming for a new Liberalism to nationalise railways and canals and promote afforestation while backing home industries with bounties. Whitely warns a semi socialist faction seeks to ride two horses, risking a party rift as moderates fear loss of broad support.
The Chronicle rejoices at the rejection of the Unemployed Workmen Bill describing it as a move that would make unemployment chronic and disturb organised industry while increasing state costs.
England closed their innings. in Perth West Australia were 9 down for 965 runs with Rowe scoring 105 as chief scorer. The match ended in a draw.
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A reader criticizes the Railways Department for cutting back Methven to Ra kami train service, arguing the trial doubled trips during quiet harvest months and harmed mail and grain transport. The letter urges a petition and a senior representative to petition the Minister of Railways.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a drink or brand claim about high flavour and “the Best” with unclear names. The readable bits suggest a promotional caption targeting drinkers at home, emphasizing quality and brand perception.
Christchurch March 16 Proceedings in the Compensation Court discuss compulsory acquisition of the Culverden estate by the Crown under the Lands for Settlement Consolidation Act 1900. Trustees Edward Cephas John Stevens and Ranald MacIntosh MacDonald claim £162,087 for 25 155 acres. Assessors include Justice Denniston. counsel for claimants T H Stringer KC and Russell. for Crown Findlay Cassidy. Evidence from multiple witnesses presented.
A past story fades as Abbey Prizes worth over £21 in a recent draw remain unclaimed. The amount highlights a trend of unredeemed winnings and the lingering allure of prize offerings in the capital.
Friday evening saw a large Lyndmiret Hall concert and dance in aid of the Hall Piano Fund. Chair A Murray led a quiet, orderly program with piano solo Mike Mc Kendry and vocalists Wilkinson Johnston Pearce Walker McNish, Lemon Comer Moore, recitations Wal lig Lewis, and phonograph selections J Stephen. Dancing followed with Green gird Campbell providing music and W Goodwin as MC.
Testimony from farm workers in Rangiora describes long careers, rising and varied wages, and living conditions under contract work. Farmers push for union wage limits while workers like a 87 year old veteran recount harvest earnings and bonuses, arguing current pay is fair.
A district report notes no dissatisfaction with current wages. farm leaders say workers are content while the Union is perceived as overreaching. The Board adjourned to reconvene the next morning.
Mr J Gardner of Christchurch praises Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills citing better health and blood purification after months of gelation. He notes improvement to liver and stomach action, recommends to friends, and endorses the remedy for biliousness indigestion constipation and related ailments.
The notice expresses sincere thanks to patrons of Craighead and Berryman and asks for continued business. It invites those who have not done business with the firm to try them and promises solid satisfaction in every department. Ladies tailoring is highlighted as a special feature of the business.
Be careful of cheap drinks and insist on Thomson and Co s Waters and Cordials. They boast a sanitary factory with crystal clear water and top ingredients. Machinery lined with solid silver prevents contamination. Their drinks are delightful thirst quenchers and aromatic tonics. Special Gold Medals against the World.
Property to let on Tancred Street previously occupied by A Orr and Co Ltd. Lend on approved securities. two sums offered of £600 and £200. Broker T Bullock.
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