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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 17, 1909

Page

4

Ashburton A P Association Meets Sets Committees

The Ashburton A and P Association held its first meeting with strong attendance. New committees were formed for Horses Sheep Produce Poultry Cattle Pigs Implements Recention Attractions and Finance. The Grounds Committee plans a ring expansion and a Ram and Ewe Fair date was referred to the Sheep Committee.

Ashburton A. and P. Association I. Mawson Safeyards” Company W. Pickles Walter Pickles Cowan Bros J. C. N. Grige H. Morris Aldie H. Kennedy A. Brown J. Cairns Piskles Springfield Rugby Union Association Messrs Donald McDonald Methven D. McDonald Alford Forest Road Jas, Bruce Rhinden D. G. Wright Jas Small John Shearer J. Muirhead W. Anderson J. Stringfellow G. McRae A. Drummond J. Tucker J. Ronstant J. Studholme T. J. Upton T. Langley W. , Blanden Financial A. Friedlander C. Reid A. Capon G. W. Body FT. Tucker J. Shearer

River Drainage Plan Cuts New Manawatu Channel

Wellington March 16 The Drainage Commission reports on four schemes for the Pohan gin a Orona and Manawatu rivers favoring a new Manawatu channel from Wisnermen's Point to Foxton and onward to Matak rapa The plan would shorten Foxton to the Heads by about two miles and cost roughly £346 000 with the state expected to share the expense.

Wellington Pohangina Orona Manawatu Rivera Wisnermen's Point Foxton Matakarapa

Navy costs and plans for battleships revealed

Official figures show the Vanguard cost 1 624 878 pounds at 84 pounds per ton while rivals range from 89 to 114 per ton. The House of Commons Navy Committee calls for seven Dreadnoughts next year with one more possible. postponing four would strain the 1910 12 programme. The Reduction of Armament Committee says any increase in Navy estimates is inexpedient.

London United States Navy Committee House of Commons

A Clergyman's Contempt Case In Melbourne Presbytery

A Melbourne presbytery meeting commended Rev. P. J. Murdoch action and authorized him to produce the letter. Murdoch released after stating readiness to supply documents by presbytery authority. Earlier: Murdoch, clerk of South Melbourne Presbytery, jailed for contempt for refusing to yield a letter in the Ronald versus Harper case, claiming sworn duty to protect presbytery documents.

Melbourne Presbytery P. J. Murdoch South Melbourne Ronald Robert Harper House of Representatives Murdoch

Supreme Court Sittings Across Cities Delivers Several Sentences

In Napier, nine charges face eight prisoners with one bill dropped. William Anderson’s cattle theft case was dismissed. Wim Black received 12 months for breaking and entering. In New Plymouth, Albert Rapperley gets three months for horse stealing. John Edward Lister jailed twelve months for theft and house breaking. Dr Goode trial to last days. In Hokitika Annie Anderson acquitted on forgery charge. The Union Steam Ship Company claim for 1204 pounds freight tied to the Greymouth Hawen wreck is heard.

Napier Supreme Court William Anderson Wim Black New Plymouth Justice Chapman Albert Rapperley John Edward Lister Dr Goode Hokitika Annie Anderson Union Steam Ship Company Versta Wickes Greymouth

Arbitration Court Passes Costs In Carpenters Case

George Head was ordered to pay costs to the Union for breach of the pre ference clause. A Gear Meat Company charge of employing non unionists was dismissed. Decision reserved on Humphries Bros. case alleging a non unionist was preferred over a unionist. defence claimed the worker was a superior artisan and had resigned from a union.

Wellington George Head Carpenters Head Gear Meat Company Builders’ Trades Labourers’ Union Humphries Bros

Conciliation in Auckland Mines Talks

The Birthaka Miners Union in Auckland filed a dispute with Conciliation Commissioner Mr T Harle Giles seeking higher wages and better conditions. Giles visited the mine for facts and to gauge settlement possibilities and a conference between Union representatives and company directors is likely soon with a cooperative spirit expected.

Auckland Birthaka Miners’ Union T. Harle Giles Giles

Tea blending as a science elevating blends to fine liquoring

An eminent tea expert in LAX writes that blending is a scientific art to lift blends above average. He notes skilled blenders mix low price mid and fine teas to create a superior cup and urges choosing a dominant fetch ing-up tea. He highlights a New Zealand firm Tiger Tease selling premium blended teas at varied prices and claims strong public approval and nationwide availability.

LAX the Tea and Coffee Trade Journal New Zealand Australasia Dominion

New Ownership of Butchery Business in Warkanuin

The buyer announces purchase of the local butchery formerly run by Mr A Wilkie who remains shop manager. He pledges to serve only the best beef mutton lamb and pork with small goods as usual and asks for continued customer support.

A. Wilkie

Saries for 1909 all sizes available now

Secure one before they are sold. Subscribers wanted for The Motor Autocar Motoring New Zealand Farmer Bulletin Scientific American etc Thomas Book seller Stalione Newsagent Mast Street Ashburton Telephone 120

New Zealand Bulletin Scientific American CHS. Thomas Stalione and Newsagent Mast Street Ashburton

Topping the wool market at December sales

Mr Lethell, who set a New Zealand wool price record at Christchurch two years ago, again tops the market at December sales with 35d per 1h in 1906 and 124d this season. Mr Small, Hawke's Bay record holder of 144d in 1906, leads Napier at 123d this season. Several buyers using Little's Sheep Dips also achieve top prices at local sales. Orders for dips are now being booked for the season.

Lethell New Zealand Q Christchurch W. Small Hawke's Bay Napier C. D. Fox Christchurch Mosess G. I R. Austin Timaru P. J. J. Barker Nelson Little

Rozie Tea Delights Cultured Taste On Market

Advert reads Rozie tea as a refined choice cheaper than most teas. It claims superior taste pleasing cultivated palates and promotes No. 2 Rozie sea as a quality option.

Arbitration Court Hears Breaches Of Carpenters Award

Wellington March 15 Arbitration Court dealt with breaches of the carpenters award. Martin Harrell and Snadden were charged with employing a non unionist. fence argued the worker was an expert staircase hand paid above union wages and the case was dismissed. The court found Lankshear guilty of holiday pay breach but no penalty pressed. George James Ager fined £5 for employing non unionists with one worker fined 10s. An interpretation case ruled proofs may be pulled without a compositor or apprentice. Agreement to limit liability six years in a compensation case for Walter Gwillim’s injury. William Hurrell ordered to pay court fees for employing a journeyman below award rates. Carpenters' Union suit against M Lean and Sons on wharf work ruled outside the carpenters award.

Wellington Arbitration Court Martin Harrell Snadden Carpenters W. J. Lankshear George James’ Ager Walter Gwillim William Hurrell Carpenters’ Union M’lean and Sons

London Telegrams and Norse Birch Among Australasian Links

The article notes 160000 daily telegrams through London Central Office and about 500000 nightly press telegrams when Parliament sits. It compares the birch’s versatility for Norwegians and describes its uses from cordage to roofing and bread. It mentions New Zealand’s Hutt Park golf links as an early Australasian course.

London Hutt Park Wellington

Libel suit filed over Harbour Board election article

Auckland merchant Mr J H Gunson issues a writ for 2000 pounds against Cedlis and Blomfield publishers of the Observer. He claims libel from an article on the recent Harbour Board poll, in which Gunson Heather and Craig were elected but later voided by Mr C Kettle SM.

Auckland J. H. Gunson Messrs Cedlis Blomfield The Observer Harbour Board Gunson Heather Craig C. ©. Kettle

Excavations at Jericho Site Unearth Ancient Wall

German excavators near Eritla report uncovering the outer wall of the vanished Jericho at a depth of six feet. The Moscow magnate Petraf withdraws his fortune, burns the notes, then shows the ashes to relatives on his deathbed. A purple altar-cloth dated 1617 is found in Colchester’s St Giles Church likely tied to the Lucas Chapel. Russia hosts 500 monasteries and 382 convents with tens of thousands of monks and nuns, while Jewish and global population figures are tallied by yearbooks and continental residency.

Jericho Eritla Dead Sea St Giles Colchester Lucas Charles Lucas Russia

Genuine Sanders and Sons Eucalypt Extract Safety Claim

A Victorian court and medical authorities long endorse Sanders and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract, arguing many imitations pose danger. The warning urges buyers to insist on the genuine product proven over 85 years for safety and effectiveness.

Sander and Sons Supreme Court of Victoria

Inquest Finds Death by House Fire Accident

At Dunedin on March 16 the coroner ruled Dugald Sinclair died from an accidental fire at Naseby residence. Margaret Healy testified that Sinclair and others were in bed. a beer bottle was moved outside and no fire or stove issue was found. Witness believed the fire accidental.

Dunedin Dugald Sinclair Naseby Margaret Healy Healy

The Lamb Trade Faces Price Shakeup

A Timaru Herald report describes farmers muddled by a new buying basis for lambs. Buyers cap first quality at 86½ lb, paying 44d lb for under 36½ lb and 38d lb for over 42 lb, squeezing profits for store buyers and pushing more lambs to freezing works. The shift harms export reputation and risks losses for many sheep farmers this season.

Timaru Herald New Zealand England

Pye dyne offers tailored suits at low price

George Davies advertises ready to wear made to measure suits at 2 10s to 3 15s, cutting costs by using top cutters and large weekly production. He promises no credit and urges readers to order for Easter, listing multiple New Zealand city addresses including Wellington and Auckland.

Gota George Davies The Arcade Christchurch Wellington Auckland Dunedin Invercargill Palmerston North Timaru Wanganui

Building lots and rooms for sale or let in multiple locations

Bullock offers building site at corner of Gorman Cass Streets with easy terms. Additional building sites on Wakanui Road and Netherby allotments. Properties include a central GOM in Tan cred Street suitable for sample room, a 6 room dwelling in Cameron Street, a shop in Burnett Street, a dwelling on Wakanui Road, and an office or small shop in Arcade.

Gorman Cass Streets Wille Street Wakanui Road South Street Gom Tancred Street T. Bullock Cameron Street Burnett Street Wwe Freehold Maudeane Harman Ashburton Rt Kennedy Seclester Burnett, St

Dr Fellows Pile Cones Advertises Quick Piles Cure

The advertisement claims Dr Fellows Pile Cones cure piles including blind and bleeding types in a short time. It says numbers of Christ church sufferers were cured after other remedies failed and that operations become unnecessary. Available for 3s 6d per box or 8 for 10s from chemists grocers or by post from the manufacturer.

Yellows Fellows Jas, W. Smith Christchurch

Coal Importers Advertise Abermain Coals

UNEQUALLED TO A HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. City Office Hereford Street. Retail Yards Lincoln Road Christchurch. ALL KINDS OF COAL KEPT IN STOCK THOMAS BROWN LIMITED Sole Importers of Abermain Neath and Seaham Coals. Annual Output over One Million Tons.

Hereford Street Lincoln Road Christchurch Lyttelton Walon East Coast Kaitangapa Abermain Thomas Brown, Limited Neath Seaham

Unwanted Hair Problem Offered Solution in Otago Ad

An advertisement details violet snow cream promising a guaranteed permanent curl for superfluous hairs on face neck and arms. It claims to remove hair roots and improve complexion with a 4s 6d price, offered by H. F. Bonnington and Hemsley Burnet at 46 George Street Dunedin.

H. F. Bonnington Price Hemsley Burnet George Street Dunedin Dg Sd

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