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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 01, 1906

Page

4

Prison Population Report Shows Continued Decline

Corptroller General of Prisons report to December notes ongoing prisoner decreases in New South Wales and stable nuisance levels. New Zealand remains the only Australasian region with rising gaol numbers. Of NSW inmates 1 546 hailed from neighboring states while 2 52 were born in New Zealand. Victoria contributed 795 inmates and about half the NSW prison population were native born with 8 637 from the United Kingdom and others from Europe America Asia and the South Seas.

New Zealand Victoria New South Wales United Kingdom Europe America Asia South Seas

Two men committed for trial in drapery shop theft

Invercargill news reports W Maley and Joe Fagan alias Mrson or McDonald committed for trial on a breaking and entering and stealing charge from Price and Bulleid's drapery. The booty was small change. 108 halfpence recovered in one shop. Both men previously convicted. Weather remains severe with wind damage and harvest pressing as oat crops look poor and prices rise to 1s 8d to 1s 40.

Invercanatnt Maley Joe Fagan Mrson McDonald Price Bulleid

Colonial Bank affairs debated in Dunedin court hearing

At Dunedin yesterday in the High Court Mr Victor Braund of Wellington sought an order to extend the destruction deadline for the Colonial Bank books and papers. The judge declined the extension but instructed the liquidator to retain the records, with a May 10 decision potentially pending on Mr Ground’s review application.

Unites Press Association Buncotn Colonial Bank Dunedin Justice Cooper Victor Braund Wellington Mc Draund Welraten G McLean P M Neill Malean Brannd Justice Williams Braund Sssietacce J Bom Fraser Edwards Cooper

Waiotaki Gold Mining Shares Jump in Early Trading

A rising in Waiotaki Gold Mining Company shares pushed the price above 10 pounds 2 shillings during morning sales, lifting per share value to over 112 pounds 10s. Analysts caution the advance may not reflect underlying value as gold trends weaken.

United Press Association Elactria Telepeaph Averiano Waiotaki

Rabbit Export Industry Moves Under Health Scrutiny

The Southland Health Department inspector announces oversight of rabbit shipments sent by trappers. He will seize any consignments tainted or improperly prepared and initiate action against responsible parties. This marks official government recognition of the rabbit export trade.

Gorn Southland Health Department Getza Government Department of the Rabbit Enry 5&8 Fitter and Sons Banke

Education Bill Divides Unionists Over Secular or Religious instruction

Mr Chewberlain reports that Unionists unanimously oppose the reliqua provisions of the Education Bill arguing for secular education for all or universal religious instruction per parental wish. He personally favors secular education.

London Chewberlain Wieh

Wage Agreement Amid Conciliation Push

The Employers' Federation and Manchester Operative Spinners' Amalgamation agree on a per cent wage advance tied to a serious effort toward a full conciliation scheme for automatic wage regulation.

London Employers’ Federation Manchester Operative Spinners’ Amalgamation

The Spectator Backs Universal Military Service

The Spectator endorses Mr Watson’s call for universal service and argues Australia must train individuals and build coherent military arts as a necessary accompaniment to the proposal.

London the Spectator

Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills End Rheumatic Pain

A NSW woman testifies that after six years of rheumatism the remedy Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills relieved inflammation and pain. The letter endorses Comatock's Nerve and Bone Liniment and Camstock's liniment as supportive aids. Manufactured by Camatock Co. Limited Sydney with details on pricing and availability.

Wyong Elizabeth Levett Liverpool N.S.W Chapman Morse Moreo Camatock Merse WIF Camatock Co., Limited Fitt Street Sydney

Waratah Clearing Sale Attracts Wide Attention

A large clearing sale at Waratah by Guinness and LeCran in partnership with Dalgery and Co on behalf of Mr Win Cunninghaw drew buyers from Ashburton to Waimate despite bad weather. The sale featured 1100 four tooth halfbred ewes, 500 ware gold at 232, many other sheep lots, merino ewes, halfbred lambs, and a strong turnout for rams and horses with prices ranging from £8 to £50 for various harness and farm implements.

Waratah Messrs Guinness and LeCran, Ltd Messrs Dalgery and Co., Ltd Win, Cunninghaw Ashburton Waimate Merank Smith Border Leicester Iteo Lincoln Barnes

Retail bargains lure shoppers to Mellors Zealand Loot Store

Advertisements praise Mellor's Zealand Loot Store for affordable boots and footwear with new arrivals. Other notices invite households to see Delow cot and Brown's wares, while Crighead and Ceryman announce fresh ship ment of goods for the season.

Mellor Zealand Mount Somers New Seem

Optician Ernest Sendatoin Returns After Study Abroad

Ernest M. Sendatoin, a consulting optician, reports completing six months of study in England and Conticaat. He notes consultation for defective eyesight and references use of artificial light with moderate results. Facility details include Christchurch and Ballauixne area with daily sessions 2 to 6.

Ernest M. Sendatoin B.A England Conticaat Cxehel Attach W Christchurch Ballauixne

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