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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 23, 1908

Page

2

Tatest Appliances and Instruments Featured in Rooms

The notice notes rooms equipped with Tatest appliances and instruments. It highlights the brand presence and suggests standardized fittings across the space. No dates or locations are provided.

Splendid Shoe Farm near Ashburton offers 600 acres for sale

Subdivided into paddocks with 80 acres winter feed and 140 acres this year’s grass. Five roomed house, stables, outbuildings, sheep yards, orchard. Crown lease on Ashburton County land, nominal rent. Exchange possible. Agent R Handcock 927 Colombo Street Christchurch, Bank Union Bank of Australia.

Harold E. Curtis Cameron Street Ashburton Live Stock General Insurance Company New Zealand Plate Glass Insurance Yorkshire Live Stock Yorkshire Fire Insurance Company Maling and Co., Limited Christchurch Spina Sheep Dip Fitter and Sons Central Markets London Tolet Moore Street Cameron_ Street Kermode Street East Street Fairfield Freezing Works R. Handcock Colombe Street Union Bank of Australia

Notice to Customers on March Collection After Fire

Robert Alcorn thanks customers who paid accounts since the fire and announces action to collect all remaining balances by March 10. Notices urge prompt payment to avoid further steps.

Advertisers and Subscribers Urged to Move Operations

In the premises lately occupied by the National Mortgage and Agency Company at Somerset Buildings Burnett Street next to Dalgety and Company. No business will be transacted at the Factory rear of the old site.

J. B Ag & Hairdresser & Tobacconist J. W. de Beer, Jeweller Bad Street National Mortgage and Agency Company Somerset Buildings Burnett Street Dalgety and Company

Working men show sense in labour disputes across Australia and New Zealand

The Ashburton Guardian notes renewed discipline among unions and a shift away from ill advised strikes. It cites the New South Wales Miners Federation adopting sterner measures and calls for lawful, responsible action, conciliation, and possible legal reforms to improve worker-employer relations.

Australis New Zealand Australia New South Wales Coil Court New South Wales New South Wales Miners Federation Federation Barclay M.P Dunedin Marti

Ashburton Council to hear Wai mate water report tonight

Ashburton officials visited Wai mate to inspect the high pressure water supply scheme. The visit results will be reported at the Borough Council meeting tonight. A Masterton scheme report engagement also involves C.E. James Crawford and independent assessment.

Ashburton James Crawford C.E Masterton Borough Masterton Crawford

Ashburton notices and court records in brief

Sailor captain warns of northerly gale and glass fall after ten hours. Harvest services postponed due to rain. Ashburton Painters' Union backs Rusbridge and Whiting for Labour on Conciliation Board. Gobbe to attend Christchurch conference. David McKay fined 208 in default 48 hours for public indecency. Dairy shift to pigs noted in Taranaki. life insurance debate in France. Southland swamp land drainage spurs interest near Greenhills and Woodend. Presbyterian social settles Bible class launch. Bank of New South Wales history showcased. Nominations close for Ashburton Trotting Club autumn meeting. L.K.G milker lauded for efficiency in Dunedin.

Ashburton Painters’ Union R. Simpson Messrs Rusbridge and Whiting Labour J. D. Gobbe Christchurch BR. Alcorn David McKay

Scotland Defeats England In International Football Match

Scotland won the international football match with a placed goal two drop goals and a try for Scotland while England scored two placed goals. Scotland’s three-quarters led by Colin Gilray continued brilliant form.

London Scotland England Colin Gilray

River Report Warns of Dirty Ashburton Ra Ora and Rangitata

At 9 o'clock this morning reports noted the Ashburton in both banks was dirty and the Raia and Rangitata rivers were likewise turbid.

Ashburton Raaia Rangitata

Cure Your Rheumatism Why Suffer

An advertisement touts Rheuma as a cure for rheumatism gout sciatica lumbago and related ailments claiming sufferers like Jannine of Feilding were helped. The pitch urges a fair trial with Rheumo available in 6d and 4s 6d across stores and chemists. Also promotes fashionable footwear at Stock's Store with a range of evening and dress shoes in black and tan.

Mumber Jannine Feilding Janning

Mount Somers Presbyterians Tea and Concert Held

On Friday evening 20 Tastant the Mount Somers Presbyterians held their annual tea and concert despite late weather. Mr Knight chaired the meeting and opened with the Doxology. sympathy was expressed for Rev. G B Inglis who was absent due to an accident.

Mount Somers Knight G. B. Inglis Inglis

London Manages Estates Case Amid Receiver Appointment Debate

Mr Justice Five refused to disturb eighty year old title claims on the Page estates covering half Middlesex, blocking a receiver appointment. Ethergraphs begin at Admiralty Buildings to link naval ports with ships at sea. Rutherford receives the Bressa prize from Turin Academy. Laeisz liner sinks after striking a rock near Aden. crew rescued. Paris plans a 24 million pound city beautification scheme funded by the sinking fund. Embezzlement charges filed against Henry Lammond and S Lang for £10,000 trust funds. Farman reports a mile and a half flight in an aeroplane. Weiss defeats Cook in a billiards match.

London Justice Five Page Middlesex Ethergrams Aden Laeisz Sydney Hamburg Red Sea Paris

Fire destroys five room Staveley house in dawn blaze

Springburn correspondent reports a five room house at Staveley owned by Mr G B McRae and its contents were destroyed by fire early this morning. McRae and his five children escaped with two needing rescue through a window. The fire originated in the kitchen likely from a defective chimney. Insurance stood at £150 for the building and £76 for furniture. Neighbors express sympathy for the McRae family.

Springburn Staveley G. B. McRae MrcRae

West's Pictures and the Brescians in Australian tour

West's Pictures presents the Brescians at Oddfellows Hall tonight and tomorrow, after a long Sydney run of 179 nights at the Lyceum Theatre and a transfer to Glaciarum. The operator Mr West has secured Melbourne venues including Wirth's, illustrating his wide popularity in major cities.

Oddfellows Lyceum Theatre Sydney Glaciarum Mr West Melbourne Wirth

Inquest Verdicts From New Zealand Accidents and Deaths

Reports from Dunedin and Christchurch detail inquests into multiple deaths. Frederick Kennard died by self inflicted throat injury while allegedly intoxicated. Ralph Win. Baird fell from scaffolding, death from internal injuries. James Brady died after a railway accident with scalp laceration and skull fracture, verdict accidental strike by train. Mrs Hubbard, 57, found drowned near Tomahawk Head. no clear cause, husband notes prior mental hospital stay.

Christvubrunch Frederick Kennard Ralph Win. Baird Dunedin James Brady Mra Hubbard Tomahawk Head Tdeceased

Stetypin Accepts Rejection of Battleship Plan

Stetypin accepts a committee’s rejection of his programme for constructing battleships. The Times views the decision as substantial proof of constitutional progress.

Yer Press Association ST. Petersburg M. Stetypin the Times

General Stoessel Surrenders Parole in St Petersburg

General Stoessel has surrendered his parole and been placed in a fortress cell at St Peter and St Paul in St. Petersburg. The cell measures nineteen feet square and adjoins the one housing Admiral Nie...

ST. Petersburg Stoessel A.arred St. Peter and St. Paul Nieb- Giatoff Ia

Premier Ward's East Coast Tour Ends Evening Return

Sir Joseph Ward spoke in Matata Whakatane and Opotiki addressing crowded meetings. He reviewed the last session and criticised government moves on the native land question. After a sixteen hour travel day he rested at Opotiki and began the return journey to Rotorua.

Opotiki Joseph Ward Matata Whakatane Rotorua Auckland

American Fleet Invited to Visit Japan on Homeward Run

The American battleship fleet received a cordial invitation from Japan to visit any port during its homeward cruise and accepted the offer yesterday. The fleet is to visit Yokohama. Taft predicted a welcome that would boost morale and noted no new Pacific fortifications. British papers hailed the invitation as a diplomatic success and a sign of improved relations, while naval experts praised the fleet's seaworthiness. Paris quotes M Takadua saying the US fleet will be welcomed in Japan for peace.

Per Press Association New York Japan Root Yokohama Taft Pacific London Daily Mail Daily News Daily Chronicle Washington Deakin Daily Express Maine California Cape Horn Paris M. Takadua United States

Markets Steady as Demand Wavers Over Argentine Shipments

London reports dull wheat markets with buyers aloof due to large Argentine shipments. Australian cargoes hold at 36s 6d for December and 37s for March. Butter and cheese quiet with mixed quality. New Zealand and Canadian grades vary. Wool markets weak with withdrawals. Bradford market low but sales active at steadier earlier prices.

London Glasgow New Zealand Bradford

Submarine Ventors Dented Off Cherbourg Amid Mishap

At Cherbourg on March 22 the French submarine Ventors misread an order during maneuvers and struck rocks ten fathoms deep. The hull endured heavy damage and the propellers failed but the crew and captain kept composure to avert disaster and escape.

Paris Cherbourg

All‑Red Mail Route Proposal in Commons Debate

Ottawa reports Hon. Clifford Sefton stating in the Dominion House that talks with Lloyd George and Asquith indicate Britain would consider a definite All ied mail route proposal. A 24 knot service is sought with a one million pound subsidy. Canada £325,000 New Zealand £100,000 Australia £75,000 and Great Britain £500,000.

Ottawa Clifford Sefton Dominion House of Commons Lloyd-George Asquith Britain Canada New Zealand Australia Great Britain

Te Oranga Home Enquiry Hearing in Christchurch

Te Oranga Home enquiry was continued. T I Small praised the home as well managed and under Mrs Branting's motherly care. He proposed a receiving building to guide new arrivals into higher classes under compassionate supervision to encourage better life choices.

Christchurch Te Oranga T. I. Small Dominion Branting

Lino Leym and Furniture Polish Advertised

The notice promotes Inolia Polish in a vintage ad style. It lists Kerr Broa Burnett Street and Buxton and Thomsa as sellers. It mentions unclaimed last Abbey distribution and Tin returned in exchange for Coupons.

Inolia Measrs Kerr Broa Burnett Street Buxton

Lords consider bill for imprisoning state secrets

London reports Lord Loreharn proposes a bill to imprison disclosures of state secrets with the premier warning the condition is serious. The Observer notes Sir H C Bannerman’s gravely ill with heart trouble and dropsy. Portadown by election results show McCaw 40 Beattie 2760 Liberal.

Per Presa ‘Association—Copyright London Lord Loreharn Intersted H.C. Bannerman Port-a-Down Arthur Hill McCaw Beattie

Queensland Politics and Australian Steam Service News

Brisbane reports quote Labour leader Bowman claiming past measures were blocked by the Legislative Council but will pass with Labour backing. Wellington passenger rapley cites US Senate interest in subsidising a twenty knot San Francisco to Australia liner. Adelaide notes penny-saving push with home savings bank boxes offered by Savings Bank.

Brisbane Bowman Legislative Council W. Rapley Wellington America McLaughlin United States Senate San Francisco Australia

New South Wales Coal Trouble Brings Strong Discipline

The New Castle Miners' Committee of Management imposes drastic revolutions to enforce discipline in the Miners' Federation. It is expected to fix the guards demanded by the President of the Special Coal Court to avoid further work stoppages during the Court's sittings. Miners resume work unconditionally as the strike ends.

Bank of New South Wales Australia New Zealand Sydney New Castle

Warwick Farm Welter Result in Narrow Finish

March 23 Sydney race reports Maranui winning the Warwick Farm Pace Welter by five lengths, defeating Graphic in a clear time. Pacing event ran at 10.4 am with 163 BO C noted.

Sydney Maranui Warwick Graphic Linin

Discharges After New Engineering Award Hit Meiers Reid and Grays

In Dunedin the agri cultural department of Meiers Reid and Grays implement works reduced staff after a recent engineering trade award took effect. Wages rose to a uniform 11s daily, causing about a dozen layoffs and triggering seven more job losses, with the firm citing competition and stock levels as factors. The new award mainly affects Otero and Southland regions, Christchurch wage levels are lower at 7s to 8s per day.

Dunedin Agricultural Department Meiers Reid and Gray

Fire at Customs Collector’s Home Sparks Arrest

Incendiarism suspected after a fire at the Newmarket residence of Mr Mills, Collector of Customs. Police observed the premises closely and at 3 am yesterday Constable Hunt arrested Thomas Fitzgerald, a 28 year veteran gardener, on a charge of starting a second fire. The Newmarket brigade put out the second outbreak after damage of about £50. Fitzgerald reportedly carried candles and waste material, and his clothes smelled of kerosene.

Auckland Mills Newmarket Hunt Thos Fitzgerald Waether

Otago Diamond Jubilee Weather-Disrupted in Dunedin

Otago's diamond jubilee observances were cut back as steady rain forced the abandonment of most functions. Only the official opening of the Harly Settlers' Hall and the Port Chalmers regatta proceeded while prospects of clearing appeared around 10 o'clock.

Dunedin Otage Port Chalmers

Otekaike Settlement Case Set for Federal Court Hearing

In Dunedin on March 23 the Otekaike case seeks mandamus and an injunction against the Otago Land Board. Mr Justice Williams will hear it tomorrow with Hosking and White for applicants and Solomon and Macassey for the Crown. The matter involves several interesting legal questions.

Dunedin Otekaike Messrs Mitchell McKellar Otago Land Board Justice, Williams Messrs Hosking and White Messie Solomon and Macassey Crown

Southland Trades and Labour Council Meeting Action

In Invercargill on March 23 the Southland Trades and Labour Council discussed the Blackball strike but took no action. The general opinion favored preserving and respecting the Arbitration Act.

Invercargill Southland Trades and Labour Council

Mellor's Shoes Advertises Durable Sport Footwear

An old advertisement touts Mellor's Shoes offering comfortable durable footwear for tennis bowls or cricket at economical prices during a holiday alteration sale. It claims high quality and district low prices with coupons and discounts.

Mellor

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