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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
1
An argument in the Fortnightly Review claims U S labour has declined in productive capacity and efficiency. It attributes wasteful practices, higher capital per worker, and a growing distance between quality and durability of goods and consumer harm to workers and society.
Discussion in Parliament over a comprehensive port authority for London advances as a private Bill faced opposition. The government plans a public Bill to create a broad authority, ensuring public representation and avoiding private or municipal domination in Thames management.
The Total association coal dealers in Auckland raise Tanpiri coal price by 2s per ton from Wednesday due to higher mine costs and increased horse feed and handling expenses.
Naval expert Mr H W Wilson argues in National Review that Germany builds a fleet large enough to challenge Britain. He warns of repeating big programmes through 1908 and 1916, questions abandoning the two Power standard, and notes Britain’s rising outlays while German and American spend more. He says England faces a critical choice at a historic crossroad.
The article notes growing roles for women in engineering and science. It cites Mrs. Ayrton and female students at King’s College and Birmingham University, mentioning a charter opening faculty to women and past American graduates pursuing engineering despite male resistance.
A description notes a 3a full sized tin of BBEY boot polish. It mentions receipts or coupons tied to a distribution, indicating a return and implied redemption process for customers who submitted coupons.
The Daily Mail reports on the new Children’s Bill introduced in Parliament by Mr Herbert Samuel. It tightens laws on juvenile smoking, prohibits sales to under 16, and allows police to seize tobacco from youths. The bill targets overlaying infants, fireplace safety, and cruelty prevention, expanding specialized child courts and magistrates, while stressing parental responsibility.
The Brauce Herald reports fewer native birds in the Catlins Bush including robins paraquets kalas and tuis. Weasels blamed for bird declines near ground and hollow nests while tree dwelling birds may survive longer. January rata blooms absent and berries on black pies miros and rata collapsing, farmers link to food chain disruption and climate fluctuations.
A Wollongong wood merchant recounts applying Zam-Buk Balm to a circular saw wound. He praises rapid healing and cites prior use of Zam-Buk for cuts, bruises, and skin injuries. The ad notes Zam-Buk as a universal healer and lists prices for pots in shillings and pence.
A clearing sale conducted by Redlander Bros Ltd at Dromore on behalf of Mr James Allen drew large farmer attendance. Hors es aged one to four years sold with many first class draught stock including six spring carp mares and geldings. Prices ranged from 6 pounds to 100 guineas with numerous lots at mid range.
London cable reports March 98 from the High Commissioner. Frozen meat stocks are light with small shipments expected. mutton Canterbury quoted at 44d light, soid heavy. lamb demand strong with Canterbury 59d, others 44d. Beef shows quiet but firm demand, hindquarters 32d forequarters 22d. Butter market steady, prices easing. New Zealand butter 1138, Danish 118s, Australian 108s.
Mr J. J. Larke, visiting New Zealand from Canada, urged chambers of commerce to address national questions and boost reciprocal trade. He cited Canada’s growing population, shifting migration, and rising Canada New Zealand trade, noting the need for better information and transport including modern steamships and a Pacific cable. The chamber passed a motion backing reciprocal trade and improved communication, urging government action.
Auckland March 80 The Main Trunk line rolling stock is built at Wellington and Auckland. Sir Joseph Ward said sleeping berths would be provided for through trains. Through trains will include four dining cars and 44 50 foot carriages with eight bogie brake vans. Auckland section lists ten locomotives 20 bogie wagons and 346 four wheeler wagons under construction. Current stock counts show 58 locomotives 153 carriages 145 brake vans and 2066 wagons with seating for 6780 passengers and wagon capacity of 17518 tons.
During the holiday season the ad urges choosing comfortable tennis bowls or cricket footwear from Mellor's Shoes. It boasts light yet durable, high quality at economical prices through an alteration sale with unbeatable district prices.
A traditional tale of a man offering sovereignty on London Bridge is eclipsed by a modern note that over £21 worth of Abbey Prizes went unclaimed in the last distribution.
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