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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 08, 1909
Page
2
The fragment lists lunar phases from New Moon to Full Moon with dates in May and times for rise and set. It references Apogee and Perigee moments and notes various phase timings but lacks complete context or location details.
A heated message directed to the Racing Club accuses members and threatens action, with officials labeling the letter libellous. The exchange hinges on accusations of misconduct and demands for formal responses.
In loving memory of my dear husband John Harrison who died trusting in his Saviour Jesus Christ on March 3rd 1y at Bitton Glass England aged 76. Late of Beach Road Ashburton and brother of Thomas Harrison Alford Forest Road.
The article cites remarks by British Secretary of State for War Al Haldane on the need for educated, morally sound leadership and public life. It argues New Zealand should prioritize character in education, critique overemphasis on material gain, and address language training and wages for ministers, citing A F Coiling on ministerial relations and book costs.
The April abattoir totals show 24 slaughtered cows with 2 wholly condemned for tuberculosis 89 bullocks and heifers 1 partially condemned and 1 canned 8 bulls 6 canned 3 calves 6 pigs 875 sheep 4 wholly condemned 3 partially condemned 85 lambs none condemned A meeting of the Ashburton Sports Association executive committee heard Rugby Union pressure over arrears of rent with a 13th deadline and possible solicitor action The Ladies Hockey Club sought affiliation and use of No 3 ground granted at a season rent of £1 The Mount Somers match saw Springburn beat High School 9 to 8 Engagement rings are advertised by L and McClure with pure settings and prices from 20s to £220.
The High School Board of Governors met with J Tucker presiding. Reports noted heating plans, attendance 119 pupils, painting instruction unavailable, music lessons begun, sports prizes limited, and a £3 subsidy approved for the sports fund alongside £140 in accounts.
GREYMOUTH May 7 Mr Turten opened an inquest as Thomas Watchman testified about a home fire that killed two children and trapped others. Wellington May 7 a newspaper seller Hamilton Rodgers died of heart failure. Nelson May 7 two youths and a canoe missing after camping trip. dog found. search ongoing. Blenheim May 8 Walter Blackie identified as the Para bush victim. Greymouth May 7 Frank Brennan attempted suicide by razor. Dunedin May 8 the wife of Henry Jeffry died by suicide. Obe May 8 a three-year-old boy died after ingesting rabbit poison pollard.
In Christchurch on May 8 two men attacked Sarah Failoon of Crooke Street Linwood accusing her of being a police spy. They struck her with a kettle and flat iron and fired a shot at her after loading a van. She was found unconscious hours later and the suspects were arrested on the charge.
A rough OCR fragment recalls a traveler who fell in a pond and grew cold. It mentions a peppermint cure and a risk of death from the chill, with garbled phrasing and names obscured.
London and international brief items report Oscar Slater has been sentenced to death for the December murder of Miss Gilchrist in a Glasgow flat. Other notes cover Germany Britain and colonial interests, with updates on public rest days for police and accountant charter hearings.
A London gathering of licensed trades including distilleries denounced tariff and license increases. A deputation warned Lloyd George such tobacco tax rises could force half the cigar makers out of work. He said he would hear deputations before deciding on possible modifications.
British naval affairs report from London on May 7 states Palmer's Shipbuilding Company at Jarrow will construct the second of four Dreadnoughts for the Royal Navy under (Press Association) coverage.
At a Toronto gathering on May 7, officials decided to organize a patriotic league modeled after the Australian effort. The initiative aims to boost national defence through public support and coordinated action across communities.
The Earl of Crewe at the Liberal Colonial Club urges a cautious approach to imperial defence. He calls for provisional conclusions after the July conference, favors common defence concepts, and cautions against imposing a single scheme on self governing colonies. The Chronicle notes the federation idea aligns with prevailing political conditions and imperial sentiment.
Constantinople May 7 report says the cabinet will rend several military columns to Asiatic provinces to confront reactionary elements and restore order. TEWFIK PASHA named ambassador to London.
Durban reports the Natal railway strike has collapsed and the political scene notes a constitutional convention in Bloemfontein seeking Cape adhesion. It mentions amendments and the relinquishment of proportional representation in Assembly elections.
At a Wellinton gathering Mr D McLaren presided over a meeting of opponents to compulsory military training. About sixty men attended. May O Regan moved that committees take steps to combat the agitation for compulsory training, denouncing the proposal as a scoundrelly plan to create billets for idle loungers. the motion carried.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Gare with 1q G4 and 2 Gd soe amid chronic chest complaints. Details unclear. study references peppermint product in a historical context.
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