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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 19, 1909

Page

2

Empire Day in Ashburton Promotes Pan-Britannic Unity

Empire Day celebrations in Ashburton and across New Zealand are urged to foster inter imperial nationalism. The piece praises duty and heroism, cites Lt Knox, notes grain shipments and tram figures, and reports local civic, school, and transport news with a focus on national spirit and community effort.

House of Commons Haldane United Kingdom Labour Party Britain New Zealand Empire Ashburton Navy League Army Navy Hutt Valley Wellington Boulcott Allen Knox

Death of George Meredith Endures a Noble Literary Legacy

England mourns novelist and poet George Meredith who has died leaving a durable contribution to literature. The writer valued for his insight into human nature and character, Meredith’s work outlasts literary fashion and will inspire scholars and readers for generations.

England George Meredith Shakespeare Meredith

Seed grain dressings misused blamed for smut in harvest

A farmer urges proper chemical dressing of seed grain to prevent smut, favoring formalin and Clark's carbolic concentrate over bluestone. He cites expert methods and notes union talks could spread practical ideas for cultivation, as rain threatens work. Ashton post office moves to a dedicated delivery and receipt space. R D Johnston opens a new golf shop stocking clubs and gear for RoQgOd season.

Havest Clark Farmers’ Union

Ashburton Rifles and Guards Muster for Inspection

The Ashburton Rifles under Captain Childs and Lieutenants Meehan and Davis and the Ashburton Guards under Captain Tucker and Lieutenants McAlister and Orr Mustered at the drill shed for inspection by Lt Col Hawkins of the Canterbury Volunteer district. Corporal Jos Clayton received a 16 years service medal and Empire Day events were announced.

Ashburton Rifles 4. Childs Meehan R. H. Davis Ashburton Guards W. R. Tucker McAlister P. I. Orr J. E H. Hawkins Canterbury Volunteer District G. H. Hefford Watters Norris Mitchell Tucker Hawkins Jos, Clayton The Butts Rifles Childs

Ashburton Boxing Association Elects Officers and Plans June Tournament

The Ashburton Boxing Association held its meeting with full attendance. J. de Beer elected chairman W H Little secretary and P Martell treasurer. A boxing competition set for June 11 was confirmed with four novice and open events. Mr J N Grigg offered a trophy which was accepted. Mrs H H Sharplin named referee and E Robson and B R Gook appointed judges. Sub-committees were formed to organize duties.

Ashburton Boxing Association J. de Beer W. EH. Little P. Martell J. ©. N. Grigg Longheath Grigg H. H. Sharplin Messrs . E. Robson Christchurch BR. Gook Timaru

Canterbury Jockey Club upholds Henrys on handicaps

At a special Canterbury Jockey Club meeting in Christchurch on May 18 the committee rejected Hon J D Ormond's charges of incompetence or unfair treatment in handicapping Bollin Woodhey and Diamond Star. The Henrys explanation was deemed satisfactory and supported by Bollin's Hastings performances.

Christchurch Canterbury Jockey_Club J. D. Ormond Henrys Bollin Ormond

Surrey and Australia clash as rain disrupts cricket

In London on May 18 7000 spectators watched Surrey struggle in a rain affected match while Australia led by Trumper and Bardsley faced tight bowling from Lees and Rushby. Hayward steadied Surrey in the second innings but stumps left the score 161 for 8.

London Bardsley McAlister Hartigan Hayward Macartney Cotter Rushby Mcartney Lees Surrey Noble Grawford Australia Trumper Agne Strudwick di Noble Armstrong E Strudwick H Rushby Ransford C Marshall Ce Hayward Gering Carter

Anglo-Japanese Exhibition Advances in London Plan

The Anglo Japanese Exhibition in London planned for 1910 gains strong backing from Lancashire and Yorkshire manufacturers. Continentals show interest as German and French artisans seek to study Japanese wares and needs.

London Lancashire Yorkshire Frech Japan

German sea tramper case discussed in Commons

In the House of Commons Mr McKinnon Wood said Germany viewed the General seizure as justified though the captain was acquitted of illegal fishing and Germany disputed any compensation. He added no further action or arbitration was implied since Germany had paid for damage. A Grimsby master was fined £15 and his boat confiscated at Hamburg for fishing inside the German three mile limit.

London House of Commons McKinnon Wood George Doughty North Sea Germany Wood Wensburg

Debating the Income Tax in the London House of Commons

The May budget debate in Parliament centers on income tax as Mr Evelyn Wood emphasizes bankers letters while Mr Asquith defends increased taxation on capital and alcohol. Lloyd George notes abatements for Crown service abroad and Britain’s indirect tax contributions.

London House of Commons Evelyn Wood Asquith Die A.m Austen Chamberlain Conar Law Frettyman United Kingdom Lloyd George Thessara Britain

Paris Postal Trouble Signals End of Strike Wave

The Paris postal strike collapses as the General Confederation of Labour admits its protest movement exists on paper. M Niel calls workers to act, while 46 more postal strikers are dismissed, marking a setback for revolutionary agitation.

Paris General Confederation of Labour M Niel Confederation Lens Otek

Chronic Chest Complaincy Wenge Gest en Peppermint Oar

A fragmented note references a chronic chest issue and a product or item labeled Wenge Gest en Peppermint Oar. Details are unclear but indicate a health or consumer context with two named elements.

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