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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 17, 1909

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Addington enquiry hears about machinery limits and staff

At Addington a boiler shop panel discussed rollers insufficiently strong for pilates, lack of a flanging machine, and need for better lifting and high speed lathes. Foremen praised discipline and staff quality while noting improvements and cost differences in locomotive parts. Enquiry adjourned to next date with more voluntary evidence expected.

Per Press Association Christchurch Addington Henderson John Spencer Clarke Adiington William A. Cole Ashford South Eastern Railway Company New Zealand Smiths Hampton May John Barbatt Adding Petone Australia Tfhe George Edward Richardson Jenkinson Price Bros Westinghouse Price W.I Hillside Christcht Rct Beattie Messrs Scott

Notable New Zealand Women Writers in Mage Magazine

C Hay Thomson lists ten New Zealand women writers deemed worthy of separate paragraphs in Cassell's Magazine. It highlights Catherine H Richardson as the first, names Mrs James Glenny Wilson and others like Miss Dolce Cabot, Miss Mary Colborne-Veel, Edith Howitt Searle, Miss Jessie Mackay, and Miss Dora Wilcox, noting their works, moves to New Zealand, and roles in journalism and poetry.

Cassell C. Hay Thomson New Zealand Gabrielle Catherine H. Richardson Otago Dunedin Nugent Wood Susan Lapham Tasmania Ashburton Mail and Guardian James Glenny Wilson Annie Adams Victoria Australia Wanganui Glenny Wilson Hera Spectator Templear Eclectic Century London Alice Lauder Wilton Mary E. Richmond Justice Richmond New Zealand Supreme Court Harry Atkinson Miss Richmond Mount Egmont Wellington Miss Dolce Cabot Duncan Christchurch Miss Cabot New Zea Canterbury Times Edith Howitt Searle Grassmann Bush Melbourne Canterbury College Knight of the Holy Ghost Jessie Mackay Southern Isles Miss Wilcox

Lane's Emulsion Praised by Invercargill User

A letter from A S Cookson of Invercargill recounts using Lane's Emulsion after a long health decline. He gained 28 pounds and improved health, endorsing the product as a body-builder and digestive aid. Available in two sizes, 2/6 and 4/6, through chemists and grocers across the Dominion.

Lane A. 5. Cookson Invercargill A, S&s. Cookson, Invercargill

Felton Praises New Zealand Railways Narrow Gauge

Mr W. M. Felton former New South Wales Railway Commissioner commends New Zealand railways after extensive travel. He notes sharp curves steeper gradients and narrow gauge share with Queensland Tasmania and parts of Australia and praises engines carriages and punctuality. He also highlights liberal fares dining cars sleepers comfort and competitive speeds on favorable sections.

Auckland W. MM. Felton New South Wales Sydney New Zealand Felton Australia Newd Zealand Queensland Tasmania West Australia Victoria Mr Welton

Ferro-concrete Company of Australia to wind up

Auckland March 16 The Ferro-concrete Company of Australia which has carried out most of the new wharf construction in Auckland and erected a number of buildings in the city is to be wound up due to creditor pressure. It asks to be allowed to complete the present harbour contract under a liquidator.

Auckland Ferro-concrete’ Company of Australia

Land Speculation Versus Farming in New Zealand

The New Zealand Times warns that farm land value hinges on productive capacity and returns over years. Speculators have inflated prices, causing a coming correction as second and third mortgages force sales, with many farms at risk of losing value and lenders tightening.

New Zealand Times Dominion Hunterville

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