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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 25, 1909

Page

4

Ashburton Borough Council Special Meeting Recaps Rolls and Finances

A statutory Ashburton meeting approved the district electors' roll of 856 names and adopted the roll. It refused Mary Smith's asphalt application without unanimous owner consent, and directed footpath upkeep. The Works Committee proposed 1909 10 estimates with 1s 9d rate, approved except contingencies reduced to fund a Mayor honorarium of 50, opposed by the Mayor but supported by others.

Ashburton Clark Stewart Mra Smith Davison Burgess Ilicenses

The Mayoralty Returns The Mayor Again As Candidate

At a council meeting Mayor E H Davis explained he had earlier said he would not seek re nomination due to poor health but recovered and agreed to stand again after requests from ratepayers. The piece notes his pledge to serve impartially and mentions Dr Stewart being approached to run.

Nicoll Mr Davis Cr Davison Mints Hook Crs Orr Hillier Cr Gibson E H. Davis Stewart

Affordable Allergy Relief Promises Weather Ready Cough Aid

You prepare for rain yet neglect cold and flu risks. A bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Tablets offers relief and can improve sleep, with many cases of insomnia cured. For sale by Aghburton Drug Co.

Chamberlain Aghburton Drug Co

Acclimatisation Society Weighs Liability and Land Ownership

A correspondent discusses the Acclimatisation Society meeting report, noting rules registration under the Animals Protection Act, liability issues for license holders, and a simple plan to transfer interest on death. The letter suggests delaying rule changes until a proposed clause is examined.

Acclimatisation Society Minister of Internal Affairs Clauss Wilding Cambridge Mr Wilding Dr. Findlay

Ingenious two-rudder device to steer vessels

A Melbourne report describes a new two-rudder invention shown at Burne Philp and Co in Sydney. The system uses twin parallel rudders operated by a single helm screw to move a vessel without engine room input, allowing forward, reverse, and precise turning, including pivot turns. A model trial in a tank impressed observers, and a Queensland motor launch reportedly uses the apparatus with success.

Melbourne Exchange Burne, Philp, and Co Bydney W. M. Burns Burns Queensland

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsement Trial

A Christchurch reader recounts lasting relief from backache through Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The letter urges others to seek the remedy, claiming permanent cure for her husband and stressing kidney weakness as the pain source. Pills priced at 3s per box or 16s 6d for six, via Foster-McClelland Co.

Baker Uwieshire Street Christchurch Doan Foster- McClelland Co Pitt Street Sydney

Get Your Suit Made To Measure For Less

A self served ad proclaims George Davies offers high grade suits cut by top cutters at lower prices than credit tailors. No credit, no bad debts, and savings gained from large weekly production. Address given for locations in Wellington Auckland Dunedin Invercargill Palmerston North Timaru Wanganui.

George Davies Arcade Christchurch Wellington Auckland Dunedin Invercargill Palmerston, North Timaru Wanganui

Wright on the future of flying machines in Paris

In Paris Wilbur Wright outlines a practical aviation path based on reliable motors and controlled flight. He warns against high speed and large wind risks, stressing training, presence of mind, and careful operation to avoid accidents as aeronautics advances.

Paris Wilbur Wright Wright America

Developments of Wireless Telegraphy in Public Service

A London era critique notes wireless telegraphy shifting from magic to a public utility. The Bolt Head station near South Devon expands private ship and coast communications, marking a move from experiment to commercial Post Office network. It argues non monopoly goals and warns of security risks as the nerve system of the nation grows.

General Post Office Postmastox-General Bolt Flead Devon Marconi Admiralty War Department Bolt Head Buxton Post Office

Departure for Beresford as Channel Squadron bids farewell

London March 24 the Channel Squadron gave an enthusiastic farewell to Admiral Lord Charles Beresford. In 1908 twenty three thousand two hundred ninety five natives of Ireland emigrated the fewest since 1853. Calcutta March 23 widespread sympathy for Sir George Sydenham Clarke over the death of his daughter his only child.

Charles Beresford London Channel Squadron Lord Charles Beresford Ireland MR Roosevelt Calcutta George Sydenham Clarke Bombay

Water proof O.B. Boot advertised for farmers and others

An Ashburton sales pitch proclaims the O.B. Boot is waterproof and made of fine leather with English Oak Tan soles. Hand sewn and offered in black or tan at 80s, with written guarantee and money back if not as represented. Sole agents at the Lively Boot Store.

O.B Ashburton

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