Ashburton Coal and Wirewood Merchant Sold to A F Field
E R Thos Hy Elliott of Ashburton announces the sale of his coal and wirewood business effective 2 March 1908 to A F Field. Elliott thanks the public for past support and Field pledges to run the venture with strict attention to merit continued backing. Dated Ashburton 29 February 1908.
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A. H. Field
Ashburton
Alcom
Sisé Marchinst
Fidelity
A. TH. Meld
West Street
A, Manning
Canterbury
E. R. Thos. HY. Elliott
A. FL. Field
Elliott
W.r A. H. Fleld
D. Thomas
Controversy Over Professor Bickerton’s Cosmic Theory in New Zealand
A Christchurch meeting urged government support to investigate Alexander William Bickerton’s theory of world origin via partial impact. The piece argues scientists deserve state-backed inquiry and Parliament should provide funding to explore the controversial hypothesis and its data.
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Qno
New Zealand
Alexander William Bickerton
Canterbury College
Professor Bickerton
Antarctic
Bickerton
South Africa
Britain
Parliament
Logay and Chapman Back Sack Size Reduction
Mr S Chapman president of the New Zealand Farmers Union branch supports reducing corn sack size to ease worker strain and age impact. Telegram from Captain Edwin notes Westerly winds to gale with slow glass fall. Invercargill Hospital Saturday raises £1030 10s 8d with £455 from town and £534 17s 8d from outlying districts. some returns await.
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S. Chapman
New Zealand Farmers’ Union
Myr Chapman
Edwin
Press Association
Invercargill
Dominion
Newspaper Duties and Local News Restriction Debated
The piece argues newspapers must faithfully publish meetings and court reports, resisting demands to suppress names. It notes a Tinwald stock sale, Hampstead raids, athletic records, harvest services, mining shares, and educational desk debates amid a broad local news roundup.
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Andi
Supreme Court
Culverden estate survey to finish early next month
Plans and information for the blocks will be ready for selectors by mid May. A mix of local notes covers pensions, fish catches, and county health, with items on dairies, fisheries, springs, and lectures. Political notices from Hawe ra to Mg mont are also mentioned.
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Culverden
Socials Honour Mount Somers Couple Before Hinds Move
Mr and Mrs Cook, departing Mount Somers for Hinds School, were toasted at a popular social. Rev E N Blakiston spoke warmly, presenting a hanging lamp while Annie Bennett and, Leslie Hood gave tokens. The couple thanked friends as the event closed with dancing. They leave on Tuesday morning the 31st.
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Cook
Mount Somers
Hinds School
E. N. Blakiston
Wood
Twifoot
Annie Bennett
Leslie Hood
Joseph Price
Hutchison
J. Price
Healey
Harris
Hood
J. Cook
Hinds
Mayfield Presbyterian Farewell for Mr and Mrs Irvine
A Thursday goodbye social at Mayfield Presbyterian Church honored Mr and Mrs Irvine. Rev. W Hain praised the couple's church service. Mr Irvine received a bound Bible as elders and treasurer. The Irvines plan to move to Timary where they will reside. songs were sung and a hearty supper followed.
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A. Irvine
Mayfield Presbyterian Church
W. Hain
Irvine
Hain
W. Gallagher
J. Brown
Thos. McDowell
Westerfield bids farewell to long-serving Miss Kilner
A farewell social honored Miss Kilner who led Westerfield School for 34 years. A large crowd heard remarks from Mr Ferguson and Mr Ginn of the Presbyterian Church, while music by Arrs Stormer and others accompanied the presentation of a purse of sovereigns. Miss Kilner spoke briefly and the gathering ended with refreshments and a dance.
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Miss Kilner
Ferguson
Ginn
Presbyterian Church
Correspondence Note Cautions on Correspondent Opinions
A newspaper notice warns readers that the opinions expressed by correspondents are not endorsed by the paper and that the editors do not take responsibility for them.
Ashburton Letter on High-Pressure Water Site Contention
Hugo Lelander defends 1908 critique of the High-Pressure Water Supply Committee. He refuses to enter a debate with the chairman and vows a council reply at the next meeting. He reiterates that the originally chosen pumping station site was unsafe and filthy, a point he insists remains valid.
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Nicoll
Fires In Bon Accord Carriage Works And Peter Street Home
Constable Martin and the brigade battled blazes in two locations Sunday. In Dobson street the fire overwhelmed the old carriage works, with water scarcity worsened by wind and gutter blockages. Insurance covered losses. damage to tools and stock estimated around £150 to £200 beyond £300 policy. A second fire at Peter street house caused £70 damage to furniture despite quick access to water. Observers urged upgrades to town water supply for domestic use and fire extinction.
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Harold E. Curtis
Cameron Street
Ashburton
Live Stock General Insurance Company
New Zealand
Plate Glass
Yorkshire Live Stock Insurance and Accident
Yorkshire Fire Insurance Company
Maling and Co., Limited
Christchurch
Qatbell
H Fitters and Sons
Central Markets
London
Moore Street
Ronamed House
Tancred Street
Cameron Steel
Kermods Street
N.E
Martin
Bon Accord Carriage and General Smithy
Dobson Street
John Stribling
Roya
Charles Reid
Stribling
W. Buchan
Lauriston
Peter Street
Forrester
Wm. Bushell
Beech
Winslow
W. H. Little
Norwich Union
New Zealand Insurance Company
Youth Freder Summer faces obscene language charge
At Magistrate's Court Frederick Summer pleaded not guilty to using obscene language in a public place near Odd Fellows Hall. Witnesses for the defence denied the conduct. the magistrate convicted him and ordered a sentencing hearing in a month.
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Frederick Summer
R. Alcorn
Richard Hunt
Frank Thoman
William Roulston
Sergeant Fouhy
Fouhy
Sumner
Milking Machines Prove Efficient in Severe Trials
M. O'Neill of Hurakama reports two seasons of use confirm the L K Milkers as highly efficient for milking cows. J B MacEwan and Co Ltd, Dunedin, promotes the machine as tested and trusted with hundreds of satisfied New Zealand users.
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T.K.G
Nanely
M. O'Neill
Hurakama
L.K
New Zealand
J. B. MacEwan and Co., Ltd
Dunedin
Empire Day Cup rifle matches draw 300 entries
News from London reports 300 colonial entries received for the Daily Mail Empire Day Cup rifle matches to be shot on April 23. The article also notes a University Boat Race secret trial by Oxford and details on Laing winding up and Barclay Banking's voluntary liquidation. Japan offers to lease its railways to a foreign syndicate after nationalist failure.
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London
Daily Mail
Oxford
THE
Laing Company
Laing
Hugh Laing
Barclay Banking Company
Japanese Railways
Tokio
Japan
Night Riders Destroy Covington Tobacco Warehouse
A tobacco warehouse in Covington Virginia was destroyed by the Night Riders who aim to enforce growers rules by limiting output and controlling prices. The incident is valued at £100000. The report also notes Duke of Devonshire funeral details and other items from London Ottawa and Cambridge athletics.
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New York
Kentucky ‘Night Riders
Covington
Virginia
Night Riders
Duke OF Devonshire
Burns Defends Government Promises On Reforms
John Burns spoke in Battersea asserting the government will deliver on trades disputes workmen compensation small holdings and pure food. He described the Children’s Bill as a great measure and said it would be passed in the next three sessions as a fair and just evolution of the 1904 Act.
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Per Press Association
London
Battersea
John Burns
Registration of Clubs in Ireland Bill debated in Commons
In the House of Commons the Registration of Clubs in Ireland Bill by Mr T W Sloan was read a second time. It tightens rules by prohibiting off premises liquor sales and restricting drinking for nearby residents during prohibited hours, with police power to inspect and enforce. Mr T W Russell signaled the clause needs amendment.
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House of Commons
Ireland
T. W. Sloan
Belfast
Gladstone Deliberates on Eight Hours Bill in Commons
London reports Mr Gladstone replying to a deputation from coal users and industry groups about the Eight Hours Bill. He says experts will study the economic side to find a reasonable basis and that amendments may occur. The Government will not push a measure harming national industries. Sir Hugh Bell thanks the minister but says anxieties remain.
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London
Gladstone
Silr
Hugh Bell
A Duke's Denunciation Prompts Stand on Election
The Duke of Northumberland in a Newcast speech denounced the election as a miniature general election. He urged repudiation of falsehoods about Chinese labour and the Licensing Bill, arguing it attacked capital while laborers could suffer.
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London
Duke of Northumberland
Newcast
Bannerman Shows Little Change In Strength Report
Report from London states Sir H G Bannerman has changed little with no further marked loss of strength as of March 29.
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London
H. G. Bannerman
Mr Chamberlain's Health Improves With Short Walks
London reports Mr Chamberlain's health is improving he takes short walks and receives visitors amid visitors and public interest as he recovers from illness.
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London
Mr Chamberlain
R. D. Johnston Opens Ashburton Golf Stock Ahead of Season
Golf players can now obtain required materials in Ashburton as R D Johnston opens a complete stock for the coming season. The new shop offers clubs, balls, bags, and accessories to support local players.
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Ashburton
R. D. Johnston
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