Letter Suggests Motor Carriage For Rakaia to Methven Rail Line
A 1909 letter to the editor argues the Rakaia to Methven branch could boost revenue by replacing the extra daily train with a motor carriage carrying about 80 passengers. It urges using existing rails to connect Christchurch express schedules and cites farmers as key revenue sources deserving better treatment amid wagon shortages. The writer supports the Minister of Railways and requests a trial on the branch and similar lines.
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Railway Department
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Hampstead District Rates Spark Resident Critique
A Hampstead ratepayer argues that proposed district improvements ignore actual cash costs and stresses low incomes for working residents. He contrasts municipal rents and garden neglect by higher paid officials with calls for property upkeep and affordable living, promising to continue in a future letter.
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Ashburton Marathon Fervor and National Fund Proposal
A letter to the editor from Ashburton advocates a large road race as a showcase event and backs AVAC and A.C. efforts. The writer urges public support to inspire sport, and suggests two to three years of Empire meetings allocating profits to a National Fund for Dreadnoughts. He and the Guardian editor signs off with praise and a call for action.
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Ashburton
New Zealand
South Island
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Ashhturton
Kipling
Edinburgh honors Otago professor with civil law doctorship
Per Presa Association Dunedin March 23 the University of Edinburgh conferred the Doctorship of Civil Laws on Professor Gilray of Otago University. Indigestion disturbs sleep and is a common cause of insomnia. Many cases cured by Chamberlain's Tablets, sold by Ashburton Drug Co.
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Ashburton Acclimatisation Society Council Meeting
The Ashburton Acclimatisation Society council met to discuss rule revisions under new regulations and the Society’s land vesting. Debates covered transfer of deeds, registration under The Animals Protection Act, proxy rule objections, and budget items including licenses and sanctuaries for Maori Lake and local birds.
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Christchurch
Women’s Christian Temperance Union Resumes Sitting in Wellington
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union resumed its Wellington sitting with officers elected across many departments including president Mrs Cole Christchurch and recording secretary Mrs Mitchell Invercargill. Resolutions protested no license advertising in stations and supported local option bare majority. AUS USWCU letter from Mrs L M Stevens highlighted Maine prohibition success and Governor’s view that prohibition would win if voted today.
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Sanders and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalyptol Extract
A warning against inferior eucalyptus preparations cites a death from internal use of a counterfeit extract. A sworn witness testifies to severe irritation from a product sold as Just as good at Sanders Mucalyptite Extract. Experts at the Supreme Court of Victoria confirm Sanders and Sons Genuine Volatile Wagalýpti Extract as a trusted remedy.
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Ashburton Football Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Ashburton Football Club held its annual meeting at the Masonic Hotel. President W G Hillier was re elected, officers were chosen, and a £2 15s 0d credit balance was reported. A season opener with Winchmore was arranged for April 1.
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Neptune laid keel as British Dreadnought advances
The British Navy advances the all big gun principle with Neptune, the largest Dreadnought yet, keel laid January 20 at Portsmouth. Neptune, 20,000 tons, costs £2,000,000, and will reach sea in two years with 25,000 hp Turbines. It features ten 12 inch guns and stern fire of eight, surpassing earlier Dreadnoughts. Britain has eleven all big gun ships either built or building, ahead of Germany, the US, and France in advanced construction.
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Surgeon’s sacrifice earns Legion of Honour cross
Louis Bazy, a young Paris house-surgeon, is named on the January 1 Legion of Honour list. During an operation for purulent pleurisy a drop of infected pus entered his eye. He carried on to finish the operation, later losing the eye to infection, and the President awarded him the cross for gallantry.
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Pay for what you get suit advertisement by George Davies
Garment advertorial pledges fair prices and no credit deceptions. George Davies promotes tailor made suits from 2 pounds 1 shilling to 3 pounds 10 shillings, cut by top cutters, made by expert workers, marketed as high value with no bad debts. Deals call for Easter orders across Wellington Christchurch Dunedin Invercargill Palmerston North Timaru and Wanganui outlets.
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Kozie Tea Competition in Dunedin Seeks Best Verse
A prize is awarded to the best eight line verse proving Kozie Tea’s excellence. Entries must be received by May 10 1909. All entries become property of Kozie Tea proprietors. Tea sold by grocers at various shillings. Golden Tipped Easy tea also advertised. Address Kazie Tea Competition Bond Street Dunedin.
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Piano Organ Aliss Claridge Violin Claridge
Children’s Singing Class 3 p.m Saturdays offered by Aliss Claridge on piano and organ with Miss Ethel Claridge on violin.
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