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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 19, 1908

Page

4

Land sale near bean fields priced at £482 per acre

A land sale near a bean field offers approximately 0.9? acres with English grass and public price stock included. The price is £482 per acre.

Berlin refuses use of war treasure in Span dau

Berlin announces the government will not deploy 120 million merks stored in Span dau spanning the Julius Tower for empire needs and insists funds remain available for wartime use. In other notices, US finance panel seeks changes to Aldrich bill on bank circulation limits, while a Royal Artillery Band voyage to Australia is planned for April 6.

Berlin Spandau Adelaide Royal Artillery Band Australia Mugland Craighead and Berryman

No-license Movement Sparks Auckland Prohibition Meeting

The Auckland Prohibition League passed a resolution decrying rising intemperance and urging the Alliance Executive to note Commissioner Dinnie's letter to Christchurch liquor interests. A mass meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union featured Rev L M Isitt and Rev A Murray alleging 377 drownings in North Auckland tied to alcohol from the Wairoa River.

Auckland Auckland Prohibition League Alliance Dinnie Victuallers’ Association of Christchurch Wellington Women’s Christian Temperance Union L. M. Isitt A. Murray Wairoa River

Supreme Court Sessions Report From Palmerston North

At Palmerston North court on March 18 Justice Cooper convicts William Waugh of intent to do bodily harm with £100 fine and two years' imprisonment in default. Waugh bound to keep peace for two years and face security. Charles Fitton fined £100 plus costs and two years with hard labour. bound over for three years. Emmanuel White acquitted of causing a death. New Plymouth sessions see Reath convicted of false pretences to 18 months. Sandy Birch sentenced to two years hard labour for theft. A J Stewart convicted of common assault. Leonard Copestake given probation for forging and uttering a cheque.

Palmerston North Supreme Court Justice Cooper William Waugh Connotr Waugh Charles Fitton Wiliam Reach Witton Emanuel White Lucy Goldfrich New Plymouth Justice Edwards Albert Hugo Reath Stratford Sandy Birch Brown Johnson A. J. Stewart Boddam Leonard Copestake Inglewood

Culverden Estate Hearing Concludes in Christchurch

The Compensation Court finished the Culverden estate acquisition hearing in Christchurch today and said judgment may be delivered on Monday next.

Christchurch Culverden

Inquiry into death of infant at Thuritane Home

An inquest in Dunedin found nine people in a three room home described as filthy. William Vivian Garrick, four and a half months old, died from acute indigestion linked to improper feeding and insanitary surroundings possibly contributing to the death.

Dunedin William Vivian Garrick Forth Street

South Island Brass Band Association Formed in Christchurch

At a meeting of delegates from the Christchurch Ashburton and Mai korai Bands it was decided to form a South Island Brass Band Association with its headquarters at Christchurch.

Christchurch Ashburton Brass Band Association

General Labourers' Dispute Meeting in Palmerston North

Employers meet in Palmerston North to confirm Marton conference resolution and retain Mr Pryor to conduct the case for the employers before the Arbitration Court.

Palmerston North Marton Pryor

Chambers of Commerce Seek Joint Harbour Board Representation

Wellington March 18 The Secretary of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce has written to the Auckland Chamber proposing combined action by chambers to retain and possibly increase representation on Harbour Boards.

Wellington

Amalgamated Society Elects Officers in Wellington

The Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants in Wellington announces elected officers on March 17. President is W A Veitch, vice-president PF Hutchins, executive council for South Island P J Barry J McNab J Whitham, North Island TR Moore T Wilson J Walker S G Smith, treasurer RR Moore, trustees Lee Ryan and Aheare, all of Wellington.

Wellington Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants W. A. Veitch Wanganud PF. Hutchins Envercargill Executive Council South Island P. J Barry Dunedn J.mcnab Oamaru J. Whitham Greymouth North Island TR. Moore Petone T. Wilson Palmerston, North

Auckland Cadet Camp Praised by Board of Education

The Board of Education passed a resolution praising the first Auckland cadet camp for officer performance and cadet bearing and discipline.

Auckland Board of Education

Viaduct delay claim disputed by Main Trunk contractors

A Wellington telegram quotes Messrs Anderson and Co stating the Makatote viaduct contract will not delay completion of the Main Trunk railway. The line was expected to open within the specified time despite earlier South Pacific concerns.

Auckland Chamber of Conmmerce Messrs Anderson Is Co

Temperance Union urges action against license votes

Auckland March 18 The Women’s Christian Temperance Union passes strong resolutions opposing the totalizator and urges no license by a bare majority vote. They commend police for enforcing the Licensing Act and call alliances to respond to Commissioner Dinnie’s letter to licensed victuallers. They note decline in male drinking and reference the Wellington conference.

Auckland Women's Christian Temperance Union Dinnie Wellington

Maori Land Commission reaches Ngati Rangitihi land sale offer

The Maori Land Commission completed its look into lands east of Rotorua held by Ngati Rangitihi. Native owners reportedly ready to cede to the Government from Kobo to 20,000 acres, much of it good land.

Auckland Maori Land Commission Rotorua Jensen Kobo

Abbey Prizes Unclaimed After 91 Pound Value Distribution

A historical report notes Abbey Prizes worth over 91 pounds remained unclaimed in the latest distribution, eclipsing an old tale of a man offering sovereigns on London Bridge for nothing.

Vondon Bridge

Westport Times Office Damaged By Wall Collapse

A brick wall collapsed at 8 15 am striking the Westport Times office in Palmerston Street. Builders blame new mortar for the fall as rain lashed the town. Several compositors escaped serious injury, with machinery largely unharmed in the wooden building.

Westport Palmerston Street Westport Times

First day acceptances for the Timaru Spring Meeting races

The list shows acceptances for racing on the 25th including Rosewill Handicap and Smithfield Welter with 50 sovs, four furlongs. Timaru Cup over one mile and a quarter features Paragon, Gwendolina, De Witte, Lapland, Lady Disdain, Speculate, Lady Landon, Thunderer, Amboise, Hilarity, Tremulous, Red and Black, Notus, Southern Cross, Highland Reel, Restless, and other entries.

Beckewell Restless Tom Salaam &St Miss Gal the Orient Gypsobel Portland Ginda Zioness Smithfield Hausear Octave Clementine Volodea Drskine Redmorn &St Whirlwind Kaikomako Cute Notus Southern Cross Highland Reel Miss Mischief Sy Lawyer Seafield Night Light Merry Lass Presidents Welter Pas Seul Oiyoi Sam Weller Cathron Lone Star Mango Nancy Stair Casque Farley Grove Beeswell Bombastes Grosvenor Ap Ronaldshay Tom Tit All Guns Huascar Llarita Alexis Ard Reigh Clementing Voladin Cerise Zetland Red Morn Mary of Afer Washdyke Battleaxe Abbey

Elderly Lady Endorses Morse's Indian Root Pills

Margaret Ferguson of Euroa writing from North Williamstown Victoria describes life improving relief after influenza related liver trouble and blood deficiency. She credits Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills with restoring strength and blood health and says she has recommended them to many friends.

DR Morse Margaret Ferguson Euroa North Williamstown Victoria Morse del Alonso A Morse

Highland Show Bans Free Alcohol at Stands

A Highland show committee reports strong support for prohibiting free alcoholic drinks at exhibitor stands. From 296 circulars to implement this rule 181 replies were received with 163 in favor 15 against and 4 neutral. The rule will apply at the Edinburgh show next July.

The Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland Ivor Edinburgh Ember A.A P.A

Canterbury shearers' union issues new demands to sheep owners

The Canterbury Shearers' Union forwards proposed labour conditions to the Canterbury Sheep-owners' Union. Key points include 1s 3d per hour for time lost, hours from 6.30 am to 6.30 pm, five days a week with Saturday half days, and rates of 22s 6d per 100 for merino and 21s per 100 for other flocks.

Canterbury Shearers’ Union Ashburton Sheepowners’ Union Christchurch Timaru Canterbury Sheep-owners’ Union Canterbury Shearers’ Industrial Union of Workers

Shearing Shed Rules Dictate Duties and Provisions

A historical contract outlines penalties and duties for shearers including entry bans after bell rings, self‑shearing limits, treatment of injured sheep, machine shed requirements, and pay for dual roles. It mandates expert-operated equipment, free grazing, ration provisions, dining room lighting, and wash facilities for all workers.

Ius

Canterbury Farmer Victories in Rangiora Labour Dispute

The Conciliation Board resumed hearings at Rangiora with all members present. Richard Evans of Kaiapoi testified on farm holdings and Canterbury's role, noting 6,690,000 acres in Canterbury with 2,749,000 freehold and 11,917 holdings. He cited Canterbury's large wool and meat exports, potato and wheat yields, and his own farming upswings and losses, describing 변화 in farm scale and labour use. The cross examination paused with adjournment to 10 a.m.

Conciliation Board Rangiora Richard Evans iXaiapoi Jones Canterbury Dominion Otago Worth Island Southland New Zealand Kaiapoi

Be Careful What You Drink Thomson and Cos Waters

Savvy consumers are warned to avoid cheap drinks made with inferior ingredients and unsanitary handling. The ad urges insisting on Thomson and Cos Waters and Cordials, praised as pure crystal spring water, upgraded factory standards, solid silver machinery to prevent contamination, and refreshing throat and stomach benefits.

Thomson and Cos Rere Thompson’s

Untitled Advertisement Fragment to Refresh Taste

An old advert describes a refreshing item No 2 13 Sd by Manchester Bros promising quick satisfaction and quick taste appealing to readers seeking a brisk refreshment.

Gret Manchester Bros

Vast Sheep Country With Stock and Farmland Offer

200 Acres in young grass and 60 acres in turnips with balance in old pasture. Six room dwelling in good repair. Biabis 20 by 12 horses. Woolshed and barn. Five miles by a good metal road from railway. Present stock 1600 sheep. Splendid fattening country.

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