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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 25, 1909

Page

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Conciliation Council Hears Auckland Restaurant Dispute

Auckland March 24 adjourned Conciliation Council session on the Restaurant Employees Union versus employers. Union representative Mr Long refused to submit the case, leaving the applicants unrepresented. Respondents’ counsel Mr Knox argued the union sought the Christchurch award with Auckland compulsory clause. Evidence was called as report to Arbitration Court planned noting Union unreasonableness. About 25 of roughly 940 hotel and restaurant workers were Union members.

Auckland Conciliation Council Restaurant Employees’ Union Knox Christchurch Harle Giles Arbitration Court Employees’ Union

Cult of Beauty Debate Moves Germany on Nudity Night

Miss Desmond’s nude art advocacy shocks the Prussian House as politicians clash over beauty evenings and state morality. Minister Moltke defends the nude form, while conservatives denounce private exhibitions and aristocratic complicity. The debate ends with no decision as Miss Desmond contemplates next steps.

Misa Olga Desmond House of Deputies Miss Desmond Hans Carl Friedrich Herr Roeren Herr Dernburg Reichstag Herr Moltke Interior Association Venus de Medici Moltke Herr Henning Germany

Christchurch Market Sees Large Entries and Price Downturns

At Addington market on March 24, Store sheep and lambs posted varied values as exporters cut limits, with prime beef steady while inferior cuts fell. Fat lambs eased overall, fat cattle and cows sold dull, pigs weaker, and store cattle in light demand amid a busy, mixed sale.

Christchurch Addington

W.C.T.U.asks repeal of Contagious Diseases Act

A Wellington deputation from the W C T U urged repeal of the Contagious Diseases Act during a March 24 meeting with the Premier. The Press was not admitted. Sir Joseph Ward said the law is a dead letter, a strong argument for repeal, with government consideration promised soon.

Wellington W.C.T.U Joseph Ward

Charge Dismissed in Concealment of Birth Case

Wellington report states Kath leen Hogan faced a concealment of birth charge. Magistrate Rid dell, 8.M., dismissed the accusation, ruling no jury would convict based on the presented evidence.

Wellington Kathleen Hogan Riddell

Wallabies Return to Sydney Welcomed by Large Crowd

The Wallabies arrived in Sydney on March 24 to a cheer from a large crowd awaiting them. Fans lined the streets as players stepped from the transport, signaling a hearty reception for the team back home.

Sydney

The Age of Miracles as Wireless Saves Ocean Survivors

The article recounts the January Atlantic collision of Grow steamers where 1800 lives were in danger but only six deaths occurred due to wireless telegraphy. Messages summoned help from passing liners and relief ships, with New York and relief cutters aiding the survivors.

Atlantic New York Dagmad

Probable Cause of the Messina Disaster Discussion

Professor Gregory argues that sea level is not fixed and is shaped by land attraction, ocean basin changes, and gradual sinking of sea floors. He suggests the Mediterranean formed by subsidence and a global sea level drop could trigger widespread climate and geographic impacts.

Gregory Scottish Association of Secondary Teachers Mediterranean Messina

Sluggish liver cured by De Morse's Indian Root Pills

A Sydney reader Mr John Butler reports on the permanent relief from sluggish liver indigestion and constipation using De Morse's Indian Root Pills. He contrasts with Epsom Salts and other medicines, claiming the pills do not gripe, restore normal bowels, and strengthen the system.

John Butler Kent Street Sydney de Morse Alaree

Disappearance of Alfred Kemp Solved by Sand Burial

Alfred Kemp, a 14 year old boy from Walla sey Wheshire, vanished while reading near sandhills. His body was later found buried under sand after a sandbank collapsed with strong wind. No violence was evident. pocket beck found.

Alfred Kemp Wallasey Wheshire Scott

Te Percy’s Latakia Pipe Mixture 202 for Le

Te Percy’s Latakia Pipe Mixture 202 for le appears in a trade ad style notice. It lists tobacco with Latakia blend and price or order line, mentioning local shop context and potential smoker interest. No clear date or full address is provided.

Percy

Geraldine Livestock Sale Sees Prices Fall Amid Large Yarding

About 9000 sheep were yarded at Geraldine with strong buyer turnout but overall fat prices eased. Store lambs slipped slightly while good young ewes and several breeds fetched varied sums, four-yearling cattle and pigs sold, with prices listed across fat ewes, ewes by breed, wethers, fat lambs, and forward lambs.

At &S Tore Lambe

Burnsides Stock Market Reports Prunedin Sheep Cattle Pigs

Prunedin market data shows yarding levels and firmer prices for sheep with best wethers and lambs quoted across multiple ranges. Cattle yarded near 150 with firmer values on light entry. bulls, cows, and heifers sold mixed, while pigs totaled about 80 with porkers and baconers near steady from last week.

Dunedin Grain Market Report March 24 A steady week with heavier new crop offerings

The Dunedin market remains on par with last week. New crop offerings are heavier but not abundant. Quotations show milling at 5d, good to best. feed from 1s 2d to 1s 4d per bushel. inferior to medium from 2d to 1s 8 1/2d. sack extra. Wheat values show millers buying prime lots at late values. Mondrary from 1d to 1s 1 1/2d per bushel on trucks depending on quality and rail length. fowl feed 9d to 3s 1d.

Dunedin

Rheumatism relief from Chamberlains Pain Balm recommended

Mrs Head of Fyans Street Geelong writes of great relief from rheumatism after applying Chamberlains Pain Balm. She also notes her husband used it for cuts and bruises with excellent benefit. For sale by Ashburton Drug Co.

A. Warner Stafford, N.Z Utiky Chamberlain Ashburton Drug Co Head Fyans Street Geelong Vic

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