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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 29, 1909
Page
1
Calves Benefit From Wiret-Qlaes Cure and Diet Improve
The product Wiret-Qlaes Cure is claimed to help scour in calves and is said to improve the condition of unthrifty calves. The claim emphasizes digestive relief and overall calf health improvement.
Ephemera Sun Rise and Moon Phases Schedule
Ephemeris listing sunrise and sunset times by date in April with partial times and moon phases including full moon on the 6th or 7th and apogee and perigee moments. Entries show times like 6.20 and 5.48 for April 1 and scattered notes on phases such as new moon and first quarter with approximate hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seta
Ashucton Guardian Notice Marshals Market Detail
A damaged historic notice from the Ashucton Guardian lists a Monday event dated March 29 1909. The readable fragment references Masna tet Vestras and a Pravalebit action or sale with local official involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashucton
Masna
Two Naval Methods In Empire Defense Compared
The piece weighs two paths for Britain’s warship building and imperial defense. New Zealand favors funding the Imperial Navy, while Australia Canada and South Africa push for independent or semi independent fleets. It argues for coordinating methods to secure Empire security and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
New Zealand
Imperial Navy
Australia
Canada
Therr
Canadian Navy League
Great Lakes
Admiralty
Montreal Star
Great Britain
South Africa
New Zealand dollar tightness cited by servant trouble
Mr B Tripp of Orari Gorge blames money market stringency on servant girl shortage driving wealthier residents to Australia and elsewhere. Reports note weather winds and frost, stock sales at Tinwald yards, failed Chertsey telephone project refunds, and local harvest yields with several farms producing high bushel per acre figures. An Antarctic expedition update portrays Professor David as rejuvenated and healthy in contrast to earlier impressions. Bicycles advertised for £10 with Dunlop tyres and full fittings by R Dy Johnston in Ashburton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Tripp
Orari Gorge Station
New Zealand
Australia
Mr Tripp
Dominion
Canterbury News Roundup Sparks Various Local Happenings
Shortage of grain socks continues in Canterbury with a shipment expected soon. The Ashburton Temperance Band performed in Baring Square East before a large crowd. River conditions were reported, and a Marathon contender recovered from sunstroke. Farmers discuss oats sale tactics and a world-walking wager begins in Christchurch. Weather turns bleak with early winter hints. St John Ambulance collection in Timaru raises funds. Public notices include railroad tablet system expansion and hockey club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timaru
St John Ambulance Brigade
Petition for Wellington weekly half holiday poll filed
A petition asking a poll on establishing a statutory weekly half holiday in the Wellington district was lodged with the clerk yesterday. About 290 signatures were attached, city electors may barely meet the required tenth, with roll sizes around 28 000 in Wellington and possibly 35 000 for the combined district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Greater Wellington
Petition on Ashburton half-holiday put to electors
Under the Shops and Fires Act 1908 a petition to determine the weekly half-holiday for the Ashburton combined district will be decided by a public poll. 212 qualified electors signed plus about 30 unqualified. poll set for April 28 with Borough Council election. Hampstead and Tinwald poll on same date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Arthur Clarke
Hampstead
Tinwald
Accidents and Deaths Across New Zealand
Reports from Auckland Woodville Wellington and Christchurch recount several fatal and serious injuries. Ernest H Irving bush contractor killed tripping a dam at Owera. Benjamin Mores Italian died after an assault in a boarding house. Peter Jacobsen of the Triton rescued by two boys after falling from a wharf. William Logan seriously injured when his horse fell breaking his neck. James Fleming a Bank of New Zealand clerk jumped overboard from the Maori and died. Gear Meat Company building collapse inquiry ongoing. Duncan Macfarlane eighteen broke his leg in a fence mishap while cycling near Cashmere Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Ernest H. Irving
Owera
Benjamin Mores
Mores
Peter Jacobsen
Triton
Olsen
Roenelusen
Jacobsen
Ater
Ater Pitch Jacobsen
Woodville
William Logan
Woodville County
Hoe
Logan
Pahiatua Hospital
Wellington
James Fleming
Lyttelton
Fleming
Bank of New Zealand
Waimate
Samuel Wilson
Gear Meat Company
Petone
William George Ladder
Gear Company
George Duncan
Christchurch
Duncan Macfarlane
Edgeware Road
Cashmere Hills
Macfarlane
Earthquake Shocks Waitangi Briefly
A tremor lasting nearly 30 seconds was felt at Waitangi at about 1 PM yesterday. A lighter quake occurred at 8:40 PM the same day. Local authorities reported no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribape
Waitangi
Two Fires Destroy Shop and Stable in Christchurch
Fire incidents Saturday night caused a furniture shop and factory to burn down with only £85 insured in the New Zealand Office. A second blaze destroyed the City Council stable at St Albany, killing four horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
New Zealand
St Albany
Rawson Brakes Triumph at Rosehill on March 29
At Rosehill on March 29 Rawson Brakes won with Flaxen first and Golden second in the Slipper race, by a half-length from Artillerie which finished third after a strong early run. Golden and Flaxen followed closely in a tight finish.
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Bydney
Rosehill
Rawson
Machine
Slipper
Artillerie
Emigration Trends Rise in Australasia Inquiries
The Emigrants Information Office reports 1908 enquiries about Australasia up 49 percent from 1907, nearly double those for Canada. Departures to Australia reach 21,694 and to New Zealand 678, amid broader global mobility coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Emigrants’ Information Office
Australasia
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
British naval affairs and colonial support noted
Colonel Seeley praised New Zealand for unparalleled generosity as colonies follow the dominion's lead in backing the Motherland. Sir Gilbert Parker criticized the Government's reply as misinformed, arguing it underestimates the colonies' moral obligation and the Dreadnoughts issue.
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Per Press Association
Conyright
London
Seeley
Hucknall Yorkerd
New Zealand
Gilbert Parker
Muswell Hill
British Navy Declared Impregnable Amid Inflation of Scare
At Colchester on March 28, Walter Runciman president of the Board of Education denounced an artificially inflated scare about the navy. He stressed Britain’s naval strength and noted Germany had only two fifths of Britain’s available sailors as the government upheld a motto of safety without superfluity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Colchester
Walter Runciman
Board of Education
Russia Ready to Recognise Bosnia Annexation Sparks Debate
From St Petersburg telegrams it is learned that M Isvolsky signals Russia will recognise the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Times notes German diplomacy won a declaration from Isvolsky and warns Britain’s Navy remains a key shield between Europe and continental ambitions, heightening House of Commons debate.
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Por Press Association
London
M. Isvolsky
Russia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
St. Petersburg
the Times
Austria
Germany
M.sevolsky
House of Commons
Europe
Crown Prince Renunciation Amid Serb Isolation Fears
Belgrade reports on March 27 and 28 show the Crown Prince renouncing the throne amid Serb isolation concerns. King Peter meets party leaders and indications suggest the act may be withdrawn while the heir apparent Alexander pledges to stay loyal behind his brother. In St Petersburg, Alexander says he will not usurp if his brother cannot be a good king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Servia
Peter
Alexander
Russia
Petersburg
Alexander of
Germany asks Powers to follow Isvolsky declaration on Bosnia annexation
A Rome report says Germany asks the Powers to adhere to M Isvolsky's declaration to Baron von Aerenthal on recognizing the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Reuters Vienna notes Sir Edward Grey plans to seek Austro-Servian dispute adjustments before recognition. Aerenthal's reply: these are two distinct questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Germany
M. Isvolsky
Baron von Aerenthal
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Reuter
Vienna
Edward Grey
Baron Aerenthal
William O'Brien resigns seat over All for Ireland defeat
British politics report notes Mr William O'Brien resigns his seat following the defeat of his All for Ireland project. The move comes amid ongoing tensions in the Irish political scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Preas Association
London
William O’brien
All For
Ireland
Balfour Explains Censure Vote as Only Route
Mr Balfour writes that a vote of censure is the sole course under debate rules to move a reduction of the estimates. The letter argues procedural necessity and the proper method for financial cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Balfour
English Court of Appeal limits divorce on desertion grounds
Report from Wanganui March 28 states the English Court of Appeal held a woman who obtained a Police Court separation on desertion cannot gain a divorce if the desertion lasted more than two years before the order. The ruling, deemed highly significant, may apply to New Zealand where law is English-based, per barrister George Hutchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanganus
New Zealand
Hutchison
Boott wins ninety-mile cycle quad from Hamilton to Auckland
The race from Hamilton to Auckland on Saturday was won by M. Boott in 6 hours 46 minutes. A Twiddle finished second and B Maherley came third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Hamilton
Ron
M. Boott
A. Twiddle
B. Maherley
Cure Rheumatism With RHEUMO Liquid Medicine
Advertising copy touts RHEUMO as a cure for rheumatism uric acid poisoning claiming it relieves pain reduces swelling and clears excess uric acid from the system. The product is described as a liquid medicine not a liniment or pill and is sold by chemists and stores at 2s 6d and ds 6d per bottle.
Derisbrook A Wins Senior Cricket Championship
Derisbrook A clinched the senior cricket championship as the season closed on Saturday in Dunedin on March 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Derisbrook A
Canada Plans Defence Fleets in Atlantic and Pacific
Ottawa reports indicate Canada intends to create defence fleets in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to relieve the Motherland of defense responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Navy fears and assurances in wartime debate 1912
Mr Macnamara denied any likelihood of Germany overtaking England in naval strength by April 1912. He said the margin might shrink occasionally, but pre-Dreadnought losses and the government's program fully assured national safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Macnamara
Germany
England
Admiral Praises Hitting Power Over Fleet Size
Admiral Sir Percey Scott argued in a speech that fleet value rests more on hitting power than numbers. The Indomitable with eight guns outpaces a six gun Dreadnought in hits, while Lt Bellairs MP wins a unanimous confidence vote from constituents who back his warnings on the naval programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Percey- Scott
Bellairs
M.P
Liberal Association
Sydney congratulates New Zealand on wartime offer
The Lord Mayor cables Sir Joseph Ward congratulating New Zealand on its noble offer to Britain and notes Australia must follow New Zealand's lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aim
Sydney
Joseph Ward
New Zealand
Britain
Australia
Fisher Policy Speech Signals Strong Defence Shift
Sydney reports Mr Fisher outlining aims to build a fleet for Australian waters to allow withdrawal of Imperial squadron. He may push torpedoes and submarines, support compulsory training, and consider a land or property tax for defence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Fisher
South
Alwony
Chinese Stowaways Found Aboard Fremantle Steamer
Eleven Chinese stowaways discovered hidden in a timber hold on the steamer Gharon from Singapore. They were found in a ten by seven foot cavity in filthy condition. One hundred five tins of opium were located nearby. A gale later damaged structures at Pittsworth and a Catholic church in Brisbane.
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Pet Press Association
Fremantle
Gharon
Singapore
Ima
Governor Sir William Macgregor Named Queensland Governor
Press Association reports in Brisbane that Sir William Macgregor of Newfoundland is appointed Governor of Queensland. Hobart notes Sir Gerard Strickland named Governor of Western Australia. London dispatch says Macgregor’s Queensland appointment is widely praised as well deserved and he is regarded as a highly successful Newfoundland governor.
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Per Press Association
Brisbane
William Mocgregor
Newfoundland
Queensland
Aes
Hobart
Gerard Strickland
West Australia
London
Reuter
St. John’s
William ° Macgregor
Dayan Ford Wins Easy Rowing Regatta at Woodburn
Sydney regatta results show Dayan Ford taking a clear victory in a 100 a side race at Woodburn. He completed the three lengths in 19 minutes 49 seconds. Thoroughpeed was unplaced in the handicap, indicating poor condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
Press Association
Sydney
Woodburn
Dayan Ford
Genuine Sanders Eucalypt Extract Advert Across Time
An old newspaper fragment warns against fake Sanders and Sons Eucalypt Extracts and promotes genuine Sanders products for rheumatism and ailments. It cites court experts and authorities, urging buyers to trust the authentic Genuine Sanders Eucalypts Extract and Rheumo remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander and Sons
Irs
Eee Sanders
Supreme Court of Victoria
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