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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 31, 1909

Page

4

Steamship Route Proposed From New Zealand to United States via Bristol

A proposed freight and passenger service would run from New Zealand to Avonmouth Bristol with potential stopovers in the United States. Bristol authorities and shipowners discuss supplying American steamers to carry cargo onward, citing growing trade and improved schedules.

Sydney New Zealand United States England Quinn Tirnivsitiates Bristol Boglsud Dominion America Avonmouth Australia Hangland

Judge Rentoul laments liquor bill impact on crime

Judge Rentoul at Bishops Gate Institute Hall cites Baron Brampton that 90 percent of criminals come from drink. He notes Old Bailey cases traceable to alcohol and warns progress claims are false. He says liquor laws rose nationwide and urges parties to address drunkenness amid rising female intemperance. He condemns undesirable aliens highlighted by Russian burglar, Polish thief, Italian stabber, and German swindler.

United Kingdom Old Bailey

Alcohol as poison in the body says Williams

The article cites Dr Williams and Dr Welch arguing that alcohol is a poison to living tissues, damaging digestion, brain tissue, and organs. It asserts alcohol worsens stomach and kidney diseases, raises infection risk, promotes tuberculosis, and shortens lifespan. It warns habitual use menaces health and morals with lasting harm to future descendants.

Dr Williams M’clure Johns Hopkins University William H. Welch Shane Ag Randon Henry Smith Williams

Langs dorf Sentencing At Napier Court Sparks Religious Request

Hermann Langs dorf, found guilty of false pretences at the Supreme Court in Napier, faced a three year term of hard labour. His counsel Mr Westall argued the prisoner was a law and should be sent to Wellington gaol for religious treatment, but Justice Edwards denied the request.

Hermann Langsdorf Supreme Court Napier Mr Westall Westall Wellington Justice Edwards Namer Saol

Hampstead Town Board Protest Over School Drainage

Hampstead Town Board discussed a drainage dispute where a school drain across the road discharged onto a neighbor’s property. The board considered compensation for contractor Fitzgerald and rejected a union dispute action. It also reviewed rate policy, road conditions, and a lighting plan for the Belt.

Hampstead Town Board W. Thompson G. W. Andrews I. O'Carroll R. Lewis Wilson W. Cunningham Wilding Acland Fr. McElrea Hampstead AleEhea O’carroll 7-X Andrews Fitzgerald Renard Adams New Road Titzgerald Mgr Adams General Labourers’ Industrial Union of Workers Hampstead Board Wakanui County Council Fairlie Andrewa Valuation Department McAndrews O'Carroll Thompson Porter Jones Armstrong Oxford Street Haron Street Foster's Corner Stone Bridge Hunter Handcock Charles

Agricultural Departments Agree on Stallion Export Certificates

The Victorian and New Zealand Agricultural Departments have agreed to reciprocate by issuing certificates for stallions exported between the two regions, simplifying live animal trade and regulatory compliance.

New Zealand

Navy Question Sermon Sparks Church Debate

At Napier Baptist Church Rev J K Archer led a sermon on the Navy question arguing for peace and an international arbitration alliance among major powers. Deacons criticized the topic as inappropriate for a Sunday service, but Archer defended his stance and continued the sermon amid applause.

Napier Baptist Church Navy J. K. Archer Archer Flo Britain Germany France Russia America J. H. Thompson W. P. Lascelles Thompson Lascelles England

New Zealand Rugsin Japan Gaining Sudden Trade Boost

A Wellington origin rug trade tale explains how Japanese sailors bought large stocks of New Zealand wool rugs. Advertisers offered high prices, and Japanese manufacturers now imitate the NZ rugs, creating a growing market in Japan and hopes for broader sales in Asia.

Bethell New Zealand Christchurch W. H. Small Hawke's Bay Napier C.D. Fox G. F. and R. Austin Timaru T. J. d. Barker Nelson Wellington Dominion Charles Cleveley Koba Kamimura Japan Hiarape

Sander and Sons Pure Eucalytus Extract Promoted as Safe

The notice warns that many so called extracts are unsafe and deceptive. It cites a death from internal use of a rival product and a witness revealing cruelty from applying an inferior extract to an ulcer. It urges demand for the genuine Sander and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalyptol Extract proved by experts in Victoria.

Sander and Sons Becaues Supreme Court Victoria

George Davies Offers Uprated Suits Cheaper Than Credit Tailors

A text advertises ready to wear suits cut by top cutters and made by expert workers at lower prices than traditional credit tailors. It promises no credit, no bad debts, and urges early Easter orders. The address list includes GEORGE DAVIES with multiple New Zealand city locations.

McDonald and CO Merchant Tailors George Davies Arcade Christchurch Wellington Auckland Dunedin Invercargill Palmerston North Timaru Wanganui

Burns's Religion and Moral Character Examined

The sermon on Burns's birth anniversary argues his influence on Scottish and wider English-speaking thought through anti cant, anti Calvinism, and genuine devotion. It notes Burns as an unconscious Unitarian, champion of democracy, and emphasizes character over possessions, while acknowledging flaws and extravagant songs.

J. Strest Sheffield Burns Scotland Ayrshire Wiltie Kirk Robert Burns Iris Upper Chapel Jesus Lord Rosebery

Property offerings in central location near railway station

Listing notes Bullock advertisements for a six room panelled dwelling near the railway, a shop in Burnett Street, a Tancred Street room suitable as a sample or workroom, a seven room suburban residence with verandah, and 14 acres of land at Hempstead with dwelling and outbuildings plus several suburban allotments and town sections.

Burnett Street Kerr Bros Tancred Street Hempstead Tinwald T. Bullock

Trial Order Promises Ongoing Patronage

A judicial directive pledges continued customer support and service engagement, signaling stability for clients amid ongoing legal proceedings.

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