This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 31, 1913
Page
5
The World To Day reports critics lambaste Sir Rider Haggard for praising compul sory training at a Boys High School event in Christchurch. The piece argues the speech influenced immature students and warned future visitors to avoid discussing defence policy with boys of tender years.
In Lords debate on home defence Sir Rider Haggard’s views align with front rank statesmen. Lord Heracheli cites territorial force at 263000, with 313000 full strength after reserve additions. Government opposes large defence spending. Committee of Imperial Defence to continue inquiry chaired by the Prime Minister. Lord Roberts backs universal military training. Lord Crewe doubts national demand. Lord Galdans notes compulsion is unpopular. Contemporary press notes Westminster Gazette support for integrating training into secondary education.
A collection of aphorisms on mood manners and service. It warns against excessive generosity and revenge while praising unseen work and personal freedom. The quotes urge independence from public opinion and note that secrets will eventually be exposed. General Gordon is referenced.
A humorous exchange follows a physician noting a long standing ailment. The patient responds cheerfully while Tim winces as the last doctor jokes about the ailment being cheaply seated. Mrs Ranis Baxham speaks of her invalid uncle’s condition and a stroke causing confusion and a coma.
A letter defends the Ashburton Technical Classes Association and the principle of learn by doing in technical and domestic sciences. It argues education should prepare children for future duties, including defending home and constitution, and warns against delaying responsibility until full age. The piece stresses heritage, self government, and national duty.
Fire raged through a block in Auckland on March 29 with a constable spotting smoke from the rear. The crew fled via a roof burst as firemen used a Dennis pump to shower 75 000 gallons of sea water, causing major damage but no serious injuries. By March 30 total loss pegged at about £45,000, with insurance near £30,000.
The Ashburton Temperance Band presents its last concert of the season on Monday night with Mr W ling conducting. The programme includes March 20th Cen tana cornet, Queen of the Earth, Hear us oh Save us grand selection Verdi march Artillery euphonium solo end of Hope and Glory andante Pilgrims song of Hispo Waltz Midsummer Calling wood God Save the Wing.
The Bill Majesty's Theatre screens A Cruel Fate as the evening's main subject with a thrilling fire scene. Other offerings include Australian Gazette No. 110 topical, HImpses of Italy scenic, Soe ther of the Ranch Lack of Education Tommy's Sister Blossoms and more. The program closes Saturday next April 5. The tug of war promotion by management runs alongside. Weight restriction list 7lbs.
Fuller’s Pictures presents an outstanding feature In a Den of Lions as part of the SS programme at Theatre Royal this evening. Also shown are School-teacher and Waif The Doctor's Debt The Cascades of Devon Target Practice in the American Navy and Double Courtship. A new edition of the Pathe Gavotte will be shown with admission prices listed.
Under the direction of Mr Crosby Braund American entrepreneur Henry Raimund Pecketsch violin virtuoso and London professor debuts in Ashburton tomorrow evening. The Sporting and Dramatic Review critic hails his revelation and mastery. He is supported by Mrs Stewart Stevenson Miss Mabel Seccombe Mr A H Ripley Mr Alen Bailey and Madame Peckotsch at the piano. Box plan open at Mr H A Gates's. concert at Theatre Royal.
Regent cigarettes promote a dry palate free smoking experience and advertise a Great Free Gift Scheme. Readers are urged to write for a Free Gift Catalogue to Regent in Wellington. Also advertised are Warner's Rust-proof Corsets, guaranteed not to rust, break, or tear, stocked by Draper.
Local retailer OW advertises Langtry ladies shoes with buckles and rubber heels at discounted prices. Limited stock available as sale runs through the week.
Ashburton retailer touts Warner's boat-proof corset with a low, full bust and flexible waist shaping. The latest fashion promises comfort fused with figure elegance for modern wearers.
A fatal blaze at Blaketown yesterday evening killed Alfred James Wil lama, 37, a wharf laborer with five children. The five room home of William Johnson, a tally clerk, burned. Mrs Johnson was away at a picture show. William entered to save belongings and was overcome by smoke. his charred remains were found in the rubble.
A booklet titled Advice to Inventors offers guidance on making large fortunes from inventions. Free copies available on request from Henry Hughes Ltd, 153 Hereford Street, Christchurch.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.