Tax and Trade Records For Accountant and Land Agent
A summary noting the keeper of accounts and estate matters including property income tax, tradesmen books, and household warmer records with mention of a disruption to the celebrated Kingo Tea.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
4
Farm Labourers Dispute Review Continues at Christ Church
The conciliation board in Christchurch continued the summing up in the farm labourers dispute on Wednesday morning. Mr Thorn planned a combined reply while Mr Jones urged separate consideration. The case centers on wages versus labor value in agriculture, with extensive discussion of union influence, contract work, and political elements surrounding the dispute. The board adjourned to 10:30 a.m. next day at the Supreme Court Buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Acland
Thorn
Mr Jones
Jones
New Zealand
Independent
Political Labour League
Millar
Labour
Political
Labour League
New Zealand Times
Organisation of
Country Workers
Justice Sim
Uion
Mr Thorn
R Jones
Hhs
Kennedy
Aff Jance
Ashburton
Dominion
Supreme Court
Waimate
Waikari
Cheviot
Rangiora
Darfield
Geraldine
Dunsandel
Canterbury
Prllogers
Acarcely
Jonce
Thies
South Canterbury
Maslin
Justice Sin
Arbitration Court
Old Boys Edge Southern Cross In Opening Rugby Match
In the Domain Oval opener Old Boys defeated Southern Cross by 3 points to nil after a loose ragged contest hampered by a slippery field. Key moments saw W Fitzgerald and M Sewers involved in a passing rush, with J Smith and H Burden contributing to the lone try and Eric Orr missing the goal. Referee was B Cassells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domain Oval
Southern Cross
Old Boys
H. Burdein
Eric Orr
W. Fitzgerald
Myr B. Cassells
C. Breeze
Geo. Whitehouse
W. H. Woods
Ashburton Club Defeats Winchmore Rovers 8–6
In Winchmore the Rest of Ashburton Football Club beat Winchmore Rovers by 8 to 6. Auckland reports the Auckland Rugby Union plans to approach Wellington about a weekend match during the American fleet visit, with an exhibition by sailors anticipated as a curtain-raiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Football Club
Winchmore Rovers
Winchmore
Ashburton
Auckland
Auckland Rugby Union
Wellington Union
Wellington
Labour to field four candidates in Wellington city seats
The Labour Representation Committee, announced by the Press Association from Wellington on April 30, says four candidates will contest the city seats in the general election. The plan for rewarding suburban constituencies remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Labour Representation Committee
Scott v The King at Christchurch Exhibition appeal
The Appeal Court hears the Scott v The King challenge over space rights at the Christchurch Exhibition. Scott contends his exclusive right to exhibit biscuits and confectionery, alleging others were granted similar rights and that space and his goods were wrongfully taken. Damages sought were £3000, with £1500 awarded by a lower court jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Scott
the King
Christchurch
Appeals Court
Palmerston North row erupts over editor assault
A disorderly scene in the Square ends with John Flowers charged with assaulting Hoben editor of the Manawatu Times. Police seek remand, noting R Essex as defa ted mayoral candidate and presiding justice. After delays and requests for absent justices, Flowers is found guilty and fined 20 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmerston Ngrts
Hoben
Manawatu Times
R. Essex
John Flowers
Wssex
Wesex
Essex
Tessex
Flowers
Ashburton WCTU Afternoon Meeting Led by Mr Cale
The first Ashburton WCTU afternoon meeting in the Baring Square Schoolroom on April 28 drew a large crowd. Mrs Lill chaired as Mr Cale spoke on the Auckland convention and WCTU aims, noting forty departments and rising activity in moral reforms and anti gambling efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Women's Christian Temperance Union
Baring Square
Lill
Cale
New Zealand
W.C.T.U
Auckland
America
Cole
White Ribbon
Misa L. M. Smith
Oldham
Napier
Mrs McLeod
McLeod
Marsden
Official appointments favor French in New Hebrides
Reports from Sydney and Melbourne on April 30 claim British residents in the New Hebrides rate Imperial authorities as apathetic. Preliminary posts have gone to the French, while no British official has been named despite Mr Deakin's telegraphed request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New Hebrides
Melbourne
Federal House
Deakin
Plunket Opens Waikato Shooting Season Visit
The Governor of Auckland with Captain Gathorne Hardy and Mr Waterfield visited Rangiriri for the opening of the shooting season. They plan to stay a couple of days in Waikato. Lady Plunket and others depart tomorrow for Rotorua for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Tord Plunket
Gathorne Hardy
A.D.C
Waterfield
Rangiriri
Waikato
Lady Plunket
Kathleen Plunket
Mre Waterfield
Crosewell
England
Rotorua
Otago Rifle Association Plans Empire Day Team
At the Otago Rifle Association meeting in Dunedin on April 30 the group decided to enter an Association team for the Overseas Daily Mail Intercolonial Empire Day Rifle Competition. Competitors must be current Otago members and a committee will fix details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Otago Rifle Association
Overseas Daily Mail
Stranded Taviuni cargo discharge proceeds amid tide
The Taviuni at Westport, stranded in sand, continued cargo discharge today during favorable tide stages. Local shipping observers fear the operations may fail to refloat the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Taviuni
Starving stock moved from Victoria to Newcastle by steamer
Telegraphed report from Melbourne notes an unusual shipment of starving sheep cattle and horses from northern Victoria and Gippsland to Newcastle by steamer. Over 70 trucks will depart Melbourne with stock then moved 60 to 80 miles by road to paddocks, while fodder rates are reduced one third on several lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Sydney Morning Herald
Newcastle
New South Wales
Riverina
Victoria
Gippsland
Goulbourn Valley
Alcohol as Engine Fuel Promises Broad Adoption
The Congress exempted industrial alcohol from internal revenue tax, boosting its appeal as a fuel. Tests at Columbia University and in Europe show alcohol engines run quieter, with higher peak power and better efficiency than gasoline, using denatured alcohol and modest fuel consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of the
United States
Congress
Internal Revenue
Germany
France
Columbia
United States Department of Agriculture
RHEUMO Cures Mr Chapman Sceptical About Remedy
A Nelson figure Mr F J Chapman credits RHEUMO with ending his scepticism and curing his ailment. He notes frequent draughts in his engine driver role and urges others to try the remedy, mentioning its availability in stores and chemists at 2a and 45 Gd. An advertisement also touts Meiler’s footwear sale during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Chapmen
Nelson
Messra Griffon and Son
Meiler’s
Reiges
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Andrew
A. H. Field
Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Ltd
Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company OF New Zealand, Limited
A. H. Fueld
March
Alcorn
Fidelity
West Street
A. Manning
R. D. Johnston
Burnett Street
GOLF
R. D _ pomston
O . Burnett
Erro van
Pritchard Bros., Drapers, Clothiers & Taylors
Tancred Street
Moate
Bess
Springburn
Methven Vs
Methven
Mother Seigel
Syru
Mr. W. Ivenx
Raglan Street
Nsw
Aks
Tut
J. Hollis
Argain Pric
Grus
Kwi
Are
Joseph Rodgers and Son
Taylor's Eye Witness
Axe
IWF YU
Bahglain
Kvellou
Ter's
Juus
Per Press Association
Court OF Appeal
Couronp
Ayer
J. G. Ayer
Go. Lowall
Algohol
MR -Chapman
Ie Rheumo
Sus Hess
Sworth
Tancred
Machina
John Orr &Co
Henry
Hereford
Tatere Plains
Par
Sica
Hereford Street
United Service
Coalbrookdale
COAL
Playfair
Havelock Street
Playfair.— Company
M. P. Simpson, Anager
Elliott
A. H.field
Himaoelt
BD. Thomas
Liberal
COLT
C. H. Ties
Thomas Fancox
Robert Bell
Burnett Sires Ashburton
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