Moon Phases and Sunrise Times for March
The record lists moon phase data and sunrise times across March dates from the 22nd to the 31st. It notes phases marked EMERIS and multiple sunrise times with varying hours and minutes.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
2
The record lists moon phase data and sunrise times across March dates from the 22nd to the 31st. It notes phases marked EMERIS and multiple sunrise times with varying hours and minutes.
The O B Boot is advertised as waterproof and strong for farmers and all, with a written guarantee of refunds if not as represented. Available in black or tan, hand sewn with English Oak Tan leather soles, priced at 80s, sole agents in Ashburton.
Notice that the author relinquishes business to Messrs JESTS and FROST effective March 1 and asks the public for continued support. The new firm is W. BR. SHATTOCK, Butcher, Nast Street, Ashburton.
A report from Ashburton details insufficient accommodation for technical classes and calls on the Department of Education and Borough Council to provide proper facilities. It cites crowding in pressmaking and cookery classes, urging action to secure a better site and adequate space as youth trains advance.
A commentary contrasts Queensland and New Zealand as settlement fields. It warns New Zealanders against idealizing Queensland, noting harsh geography, floods, droughts, and long travel to towns, arguing Queensland cannot match New Zealand for most settlers.
A Press Association telegram reports a meeting in Invercargill led by the Mayor to discuss aiding immigrants suited for domestic service. A Christchurch ladies petition to Parliament earned local support, with a committee formed to collect signatures.
The Ashburton District Manchester Unity of Oddfellows held its annual meeting at the Oddfellows Hall with delegates present. G M Campbell presided as he outlined principles and district progress showing an increase in Sick and Funeral Fund to £10,471 9s 8d, despite £309 10s 3d sick pay and £120 funeral benefits. New officers were elected and installed, marking one of the district’s most successful meetings.
A strong varied programme for Mrs Hannam's testimonial at Oddfellows Hall features songs recitations monologues violin piano cornet solos band selections comediettas and mind reading. All performers offer services free to aid the destitute woman with lantern slides illustrating an original wreck song. The plan is at Mr Gates s.
Wellington reports wheat area 252 391 acres with 33 bushels per acre expected yield 8 328 903 bushels. Oats 407 037 acres at 42 bushels per acre yield 17 095 554. Barley 48 853 acres at 34 bushels per acre yield 1 661 002. Wheat and flour on hand October 31 total 1 761 534 bushels.
Wellington reports police raid on Maurice Colline and Thomas Matthews premises on Adelaide road. Detectives Broberg Cassells Lewis and Andrews led the operation resulting in the arrest and discovery of a whisky still with copper and worm, a trough containing squid undergoing conversion. Both men were remanded with bail set at £50 each.
The Supreme Court at Napina heard the charge against William Brewer aged twenty three found guilty of stealing 44 head of cattle from Runanga station belonging to Richard Seene and James Reid. The jury gave a strong mercy recommendation noting Brewer was led by Samuel Beswick former station manager now serving a sentence for related thefts. Sentencing deferred.
The Queen of Italy injured a rib at Messina while stopping a terrified woman from self destruction. She refused medical aid at the moment. Also reported Cadbury Brothers Fry Company and Rowntree reject slave grown cocoa from Portuguese Islands of St Thomas.
Paris reports King Edward witnessed two successful Wright brothers flights at Pau. Wilbur Wright piloted the aircraft on both trips while his sister accompanied him on the second ride.
London report says the Duke of Sutherland chaired a meeting to launch a seventeen million pound Forth Clyde canal project. It aims to open shipbuilding yards at Loch Lomond twelve miles beyond gunfire range, employing 30,000 workers for nine years with support from the Duke of Argyll and Lord Brassey.
The Canadian Pacific Express from Boston, travelling at forty miles an hour, crashed into the Windsor Street station waiting room in Montreal. A granite pillar collapsed, causing about 106000 dollars in damage and five deaths with twenty injuries among those waiting on the platform. The engine boiler plug blew out. the train could not be stopped.
The London naval statement echoes in provinces with Unionist calls for speeding eight dreadnoughts. Radical press warns reforms may stall. MPs debate armaments funding as Krupp workers gain wage increases. Discussions cite Carwardor plan, pre dreadnought value, and pandering to panic.
Berlin reports intense interest in the Commons debate as Germany notes Britain’s refusal to accelerate naval build up. Admiral Tirpitz states Germany will field thirteen dreadnoughts and Invincibles in autumn 1912. no disarmament talks are planned. Press and newspapers debate naval strength and home defense implications.
Sydney reports public figures urging decisive action on Europe’s danger of invasion. McKenna and Wisher warn Britain may need full national resources, while the Daily Telegraph and The Herald discuss potential Dominion contributions to fund dreadnoughts and support the Motherland amid mounting tensions.
Detective Quirke reports Edward Hupe, a Royal Hotel porter, is charged with attempting to burn down the Royal Hotel. The case centers on the alleged incendiary act in Palmerston North, investigated by local authorities.
A report notes Captain Idwin signaling a powerful gale near Moutherly wilds where the gles are expected to fall as weather intensifies.
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