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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 22, 1909

Page

2

Ephemera Moon Phases and March Dates

Ephemeris lists sun rise and set times for March 24 to 31 with moon phase references. Includes Full Moon on the 7 2 26 p.m. and New Moon on the 22 7 41 a.m. plus apogee and perigee notes. Also a brief obituary notice for Bowman, wife of Geo Bowman, on March 22 at Havelock Street East, aged SL years.

Messrs Jefes and Frost W. R. Shattock, Butcher East Street Ashburton Bowman Geo. Addis Havelock Street East Jané Geo. Bowman George and Ant Addis Aggedl

Papua natives in New Guinea contrast savagery with civility

A lengthy piece surveys New Guinea life noting cannibalism in secret, sorcery as cause of deaths, and a mountain-people tale of a man who begged for execution. It recounts European attempts at civilising efforts, and contrasts local customs with modern reforms and debates on trout freezing rules.

Papua Don London New Gaineaas Byron Gambro New Guinea Ashburton Canterbury Acclimatisation Society Ashburton Acclimatisation Society Ashburton Society A. H. Shury Canterbury Society Christchurch Canterbury Marine Department New Zealand Buenos Aires People’s Home Company, Limited Lord Rowton

Thrift and Taste In a Well Kept Hotel

The article praises a hotel for its literature emphasis and appealing decor. It notes abundant pictures steel engravings floral decorations ferns and flowering plants in every room and window boxes outside. It adds debt is discouraged by a pay as you go system fostering thrift and money values.

Mrs Bowman Dies After Prolonged Illness in Ashburton

Mrs George Bowman a longtime temperance organizer and Ashburton Primitive Church member died at her husband’s Have lock street residence after months of serious illness. The notice recalls her evangelistic work in 1902 and public service in the Middle Island.

George Bowman Havelock Street Alias Bowman Ashburton No Licensa Council Bowman

New Zealand Championship Meeting Opens in Dunedin Rain Edges Meet

At Dunedin Caledonian ground the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association championship opened amid light showers and heavy turf. About 3000 spectators watched Canterbury lead with 66 points to Wellington 44 as events unfolded, with Woodger Opie and Keddell among winners in 100 yards and 110 hurdles.

Dunedin New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association Caledonian Canterbury Wellington Otagonis Aga Auckland Woodger McWhirter Opie Cook Otago Murray Evenson Keddell Fitzgerald A. Stubberfield Pare A. P. Stubberfield Steele Haskins Burge Woodger Eee Smaill McKnight Bimpson de the McKay Wallace O'Grady Skinner P. H Stubberfield Carline Deans Titagerald Hamilton McKenzie

Champion breaks New Zealand 440 yard record at Auckland carnival

At the Auckland amateur athletic carnival on Saturday M E Champion set a new 440 yards NZ record with a time of 89 0 seconds beating the previous mark by a clear margin.

Auckland M. E. Champion New Zealand Grindsea

Harvest Thanksgiving at St Stephen’s Church

The annual harvest thanksgiving services were held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church. The collection of 268 pounds 1s 4d will go toward paying the church debt. The Rev T York urged obedience to scripture, illustrated by farming toil and invention, and urged timely spiritual harvest and personal salvation.

St. Stephen’s Anglican Church T. York Methuen St. Paul New Zealand Palestine

Harvest thanksgiving at Ashburton Baptist Church

The Ashburton Baptist Church held harvest thanksgiving services with Rev. J Farquharson Jones of Sydenham delivering morning and evening sermons. He preached on self sacrifice and decay yielding life, citing John 12 24 and Galatians 6 7, urging repentance and sowing good seed for a fruitful harvest.

Ashburton Baptist Church J. Farquharson Jones Sydenham St. Stephen’s Paul Jones Soma Christ

Missionary Sermons by Otago University Deputies at St Andrew's

Deputies Allan and Hercus of the Otago University Students' Union preached at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Allan urged Christians to act on missionary visions, stressing the debt to Christianity and the need to spread faith. Hercus spoke on mission work in China and India, citing gospel texts to underscore service and obedience.

St. Andrew’s Presbysterian Church Messie- Allan and Hercus Otago University Students’ Union Presbyterian Theological Hall Allan Jonah Tarshish Jonah i St. Paul Jon Paul Europe Herbs China Tadia John xiv Matthew

Weather Update Reports Rain Good for Crops in Canterbury

Rainfall eased in South Canterbury with Timaru recording two inches and Rangior 1.09 inches from Friday night to Saturday noon. The district expects crop benefit especially rape and turnip, as fields recover from prior drought and sheep movement. Strong northerly winds and possible frost follow the latest weather changes.

Cantersbury Rangior Thoreday South Canterbury Timaru Mayfeld Deeg Bo Ah Wee Ora Domain Qden Patti

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Ashburton Sale NZ. Farmers Fashions West Street Jorr’s John Orr & Co. Hardware Merchants ATON Athletic Goods Percy All Blacks H. C. Peacy’s Halt Street A. A. Dempster Tancred. Street W. BR. Shattock Terit Jeffs and Frost Butchers Nicholson G. Med Burnett Street Arcade G. Hefford & Co Nes Sas & Cash Chapman & Davis Gentlemen's Tailor Mercer and Costumier D. Nicholson Smith Ballantyne’s Havelock and William Streets Charles F. Ferriman Frank Frost TF Ferriman H. Cocks Thomas Bros., Grain, Froduce and Seed Dealers Jovarm Nairn and Sons Morista Thomas Bros Havelock BT Ruskin A. T. H. Williams Eash Street Harold E. Gurtis Cameron Street P.O Hampstead Allenton BH. S. Fitter and Son Interes G. H. Buchanan Frank Curtis F.P.C Opt. B Philadelphia H. H. Curtis Maewa Marcel Logal Hannam Oddfellows’ Hall Ashburton Yards Baring Square Tast Henry Stephenson Racecourse Road Eden A. D. Anderson RB. Bosttie Kyle Fiunter Ralaia Itungitata Press Association MacDonald Oscar Kosum Taiaraa Heads It Press Association Portobello Russell and Keltie H. Ballagh Hororata Lyttelton Times George Fenwick Otago Daily Times Java Master Printers’ Association Fenwick Gamara Centre Alex. Bell South Canterbury Education _Board North Canterbury Education Board Colonial Ammmunition Co Alan Stitt Stitt J. C. Cox Clutha Dunedin Star J. Lambie Ashburton County Council Rakeia Ruapura Rangitata Ashburton Council Lambie Order of Things John Swanson A. L. Zough Benteist Mail Ang Guardian Methven Rakaia Railway Hotel Mayfield Mount Somers DE Latoer A. L. Zqueh North Island Mr Revell Fire Fred. Makeig W. Marsden Bryan Burnets Street H. Gresham THE British New Zealand Meat and Produce Coy,, Ltd Walter Pickles Amley H. Buchanan Tlamos Catherine Wheel Ivill Winnd Rangi Geraldine Oraritata Railway Department Temuka Winchester Orari Kakahu Woodbury Peel Forest Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association Mount Peel Piung Sherwood Downs Creek Clayton Road Mid-Valley Fairlie Mount” Michael Mid-Valley Road ST. Stephen's the Tabernacle Andrew's
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