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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
8
London reports the Indrabarah has been re insured at fifty five guineas per cent according to the Press Association.
Wellington May 15 Mr R Meteher chairman of the Wellington Harbour Board proposes using H M S New Zealand to tow the Indrabarah off the sand if hawsers can be attached. The plan follows recent Royal Navy aid to merchant ships and involves requesting assistance through the Prime Minister to Captain Halsey. In Wanganui conditions delay salvage as Terawhiti awaits favorable weather to reach Castlecliff with three anchors for winch operation.
The final site choice will wait for the arrival of a British scientist invited by Sir Robert Ball to nominate. Upon arrival, the scientist will assess locations and supervise construction with Miss Proctor backing Nelson as a suitable site. Proctor plans lectures in Queensland and Egypt before returning for the observatory opening.
Melbourne hotel proprietor Arthur Brown credits Mother Seigel's Syrup with curing indigestion and kidney complaints after years of pain. He claims the tonic rebuilt his digestion, nourished his body, and steadied his nerves, creating a “new man” and prompting him to keep a bottle on hand for health.
The report notes Sir John Brunner’s incentive for births at Winnington with 124 bonuses paid and 26 under age one. It covers a South African immigration bill requiring contract approval, and remarks by government biologists on clover sickness in New Zealand pastures. It also summarizes Wellington Farmers Union remits on railway charges, import coal, dangerous level crossings, and insulated tracks for dairy transport, plus Primrose McConnell’s view on labour legislation and emigration from Canada.
An Auckland book binding trade dispute was brought before the Conciliation Commissioner and adjourned to June 19. The union seeks a Dominion wage award after developments in the south. Employers protest the delay fearing bias from Christchurch proceedings.
May 16 Timaru port quiet as P C Webb of the Federation of Labour visits Christchurch to seek a conference with shipping heads over the waterside workers strike. Citizens Committee has no authority to promise a meeting, and union members worry over outside recruitment.
New Zealand is noted for prolific inventors but requires careful handling to secure best results. Henry Hughes Ltd offers attentive service to patentees, inviting inquiries and outlining their Christchurch address for inventors seeking protection and collaboration.
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