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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
1
Lecture surveys radium origins from pitchblende and tiny particles. It covers molecules, gases, and electrons, noting scales from grains to miles per second. A fatal Lake House accident in Tasmania ends with a young girl shot by a loaded rifle.
A stream of endorsements praises Lane's Emulsion for quick cough and cold relief and lung recovery. Testimonials from W C Lavell Ellen Knages W Hall MM Fails and others claim it builds the system and cures colds. Sold everywhere in two sizes 4/6 and 2/6 16.
In the Albury case Holland was found guilty of registering the police and using seditious language during the Broken Hill disturbances. The judge condemned the speech as grave incitement, noting police restraint and leadership by Superintendent Mitchell. Holland is sentenced to two years at hard labour in Albury Gaol.
The National Review notes wide scale deception in antiques and curios, detailing fake bronzes, ivory imitations, and stained glass. It explains methods from nitre to heat to age coatings, and cites forged coins, cameo tinting, and fake furniture aged by pistol shots and boiling processes.
Mr Alexander Selkirk of Cowdenheath Fife died. An engineer by trade he led a roving life traveling in Australia and New Zealand and joining early gold rushes. A special New York Central train carried Frank Vanderlip to Chicago in 16 hours to reach his dying mother, a record speed for the line.
A historic note recalls Lord Roberts born in Cawnpore on September 10 1892 and son of General Sir Abraham Roberts. The family includes his daughters and heir Lady Aileen Mary Roberts. the elder son won the Victoria Cross in the South African War but died in service.
Sir Hiram Maxim argues flying machines are vital military tools after witnessing the Wright aircraft. He cites Zeppelin airships as capable of long travel and heavy loads despite risks and outlines material and design improvements including silk coverings and lighter woods to boost strength and cut costs.
In the House of Lords Lord Crewe defended Colonel Patterson amid rumours about the death of Audrey Blyth in British East Africa. Crewe said no evidence links Patterson to Blyth’s death and he allowed Patterson’s return to East Africa before ill health forced him to resign as game warden.
James Seckler, a boarder at the All Nations Hotel in Wagga Victoria, slept soundly then woke on the footpath in night clothes with a broken leg. He apparently slept walked to the balcony edge and fell or climbed over. He was taken to hospital and is progressing well.
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