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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 17, 1909

Page

2

Lot 2 Short Lengths of Good Lateens Auctioned

Lot 2 offers 12 short lengths of lateen cloth in various colours. Usual price 740 to 103d per yard. Sold to clear at 44d per yard.

The O.B. Boot Water Proof Footwear Sold Here

The Lively Boot Store in Ashburton offers the O.B. Boot solidly waterproof with a written guarantee. Available in black or pan, crafted from fine leather with oak tan soles, hand sewn by skilled workers, priced at 20s. Sole agents for the boot in Ashburton promise full refund if not as represented.

O.B Ashburton

Moon Phase Calendar for March

Ephemeris notes show daily moonrise times from the 19th to the 25th with average readings around six to seven o clock. It lists a full moon on the 26th at 7 2 26 pm and marks the last quarter on the 15th at 3 12 pm.

France on the brink of depopulation and rugby grading talks

In a forthright notice, M. de Faville warns France faces depopulation as births fall and deaths rise, while Ashburton County Rugby Union discusses club grading and senior eligibility amid limited player pools and fairness concerns. The report also covers local probate, church calls, shipping passengers, and other community notes.

France M. de Faville Academy of Seiences Lody M. de Foville Germany Ashburton County Rugby Union Ita

Local notes mark Saint Patrick day amid town events

An anniversary for Saint Patrick passes with bank closures and a quiet Ashburton observance. An Oddfellows Hall concert aims to draw a large Irish county crowd, while other council and community items include a canceled Rom Fair, a new grass stripping patent, rail crossing safety work, a dry Ashley River region affecting trout relocation, and a note on school meal provisions during holidays.

Royal Welsh Male New Zealand Ashburton Oddfellows’ Hall W. Todd Fones Ganza Harleck Lewis Trevor Father O'Flynn Todd Jones W. Jones A. Edwards D. Davies Owsa Sleen Newman Messrs Robert Jones EF. D. Davis Mr Jones Mr Davis de Billi Ambroise Thomas Handel Adams Genevieve Flora Ecks Messrs Jones Jones Edwards Thomas Hughes Patrick Ireland Oddfellows

Thomas Grieve Gore dies at 57 while harvesting in Southland

Mr Thomas Grieve Gore, a noted Southland settler and former Rushy Park station manager at Mataura, died suddenly at his farm Waitui Matarau yesterday likely from heart trouble while harvesting. He was 57.

Gore Thomas Grieve Southland Waitui Mataura Rushy Park

No anxiety over Nimrod’s Antarctic voyage arrival

Christchurch reports Captain England says no fixed arrival date for Nimrod. He notes the end of April is not cause for alarm and that timing depends on Antarctic circumstances and the exploring party’s movements.

Christchurch Antarctic England

Letter to editor questions sport excursion fare bias

A Christchurch correspondent accuses the Railway Department of favouring one sport over another. He notes the Amateur Athletic Club was refused excursion fares for a marathon while Mount Somers Racing Club received concessions. He argues for parity and urges local residents to support fair treatment.

Amateur Athletic Club Christchurch Timaru Mount Somers

Important Appointments in Marton High Commission Office

Sir Joseph Ward announced reorganizations in London for the High Commissioner's office. Walter Kennaway, longtime secretary, retires. Palliser becomes auditor. Hamer appointed Under-Secretary for Mines. Donne to London as new active officer from New Zealand. total annual cost increased by £84 2.

Palliser London Fr. H. Hamer Mines Olly Country New Zealand Dominion T. E. Donne Messrs Donne Hamer Joseph Ward

Preparations for rain and illness with Chamberlain’s

You prepare for rain and illness alike by investing in Chamberlain’s Cough. The ad suggests affordable, practical measures to guard against cold or influenza and stay healthy during wet seasons.

Russo Turkish financial accord ends indemnity for Turkey

A Russo Turkish agreement eliminates Turkey's war indemnity for forty years and enables 125 million francs realization. The pact also covers Bulgarian indemnity. Reports from London and Rome note monitoring of Roosevelt's planned Messina visit and other international tensions.

London Mare Turkey France Roosevelt

Somaliland Expedition Costs And Policy Debate In Commons

In the House of Commons Sir John Seely defended a £47000 Somaliland expedition outlay and the government’s cautious defensive stance. Mr Balfour urged a motor vehicle capable road to improve troop mobility.

London House of Commons John Seely Balfour

Somaliland Debate Reveals Mullah’s Invitation to Dillon

In the House of Commons the Somaliland debate disclosed that the Mullah invited Mr John Dillon to visit for three months, but the Secretary of State advised him to refuse.

Forty MPs ill with influenza in House of Commons

In the House of Commons forty members are reported ill with influenza as parliament faces disrupted sessions. The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce adopts a resolution in favor of free trade by a vote of 118 to 49.

House of Commons Liverpool Chamber of Commerce

Austria Presses for Serbia Capitulation Amid Crisis

Vienna reports Austria rejects Serbia's stance and pins defense on Belgrade. Berlin papers call Serbia's reply evasive, worsening peace prospects as Belgrade fears harsh Austrian demands.

Serbs Demand Austrian Parliament Ratify 1908 Commerce Treaty

Belgrade notes desire Austria to submit the 1908 commerce treaty to Parliament for ratification. If Parliament cannot approve, Serbia would extend the current provisional arrangement through 1909 while awaiting a settlement on Herzegovina and Bosnia with the Powers.

Belgrade Herzegovina Bosnia Austria Sergia

Shereefian Troops Defeat Moroccan Pretender Force

Moroco troops at Ait suffer defeat after reception of reinforcement. Shereefian forces capture many prisoners and drive back the foe.

Per Press Association Morocco Ait

Bomb threat tied to Calcutta magistrate Kingsford case

A British report describes a ricin like explosive found in a law book sent to Mr Kingsford, then Chief Magistrate of Calcutta. The device used fulminate of mercury and a detonator, with the parcel not opened until danger appeared.

Calcutta Kingsford Sappe Muzaffeypore

Large Auckland Tannery Fire Damages Insurance and Industry

Fire at Onehunga destroys Messrs Suther land and Co tannery buildings and machinery. Insurances recorded £1815 with South British and £4050 with New Zealand, total estimated damage around £14,000. Also a large blaze in Palmerston N South Australia destroys Collinson and Cunningham tailoring shop and part of Thacker boot shop.

Auckland Messie Sutherland and Co Onehunga New Zealand Soul

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