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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 21, 1909

Page

4

New Zealands Cheap Money Scheme Promoted by Dawson

Wellington entrepreneur Mr. 8. Dawson unveils a plan to let the Public Trustee act as agent for UK and Australian lenders to finance real estate in New Zealand at 4 percent with a £500 minimum for five years. He argues the Stock Exchange may oppose but urges parliamentary committees to test the idea, claiming it would lower rates, boost development, and expand capital sources without increasing public debt.

8. Dawson Wright Street Wellington New Zealand Dawson Joseph Ward Wellington City Stock Exchange Mr Dawson Stock “Exchange London Exchange Dominion Isek Tte The Tf Wis Solomon

Paris Strike Rally Demands Civil Servants Right to Strike

A mass 10 000 crowd met at the Hippodrome in Paris to back a social movement, denounce the Civil Service Bill, and proclaim that state workers may strike as private workers do. King Pataud led, declaring omnipotence and cementing unity across civil servants, postmen, teachers, and other state workers. The motion affirming civil servants' right to strike passed unanimously amid orderly demonstrations.

Paris Hippodrome Republic M. Yvctot General Confederation of Labour Thiers The Masons’ Federation Department of the Oise Patrud Pataud Clemenceau New Caledonia West Indies Patauds Binpodranie Eggming Post London Apri

Problems of heredity and the Danish gymnast family

The article discusses heredity challenges in humans and cites Anteaume and Varpas studying a Danish family of gymnasts. It suggests heredity may pass not only traits but mental aptitude and endurance, supporting Darwinian ideas of racial memory and cumulative motor predisposition across generations.

Mendel Anteaume Varpas Europe Francis Darwin

Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract Claims Superior Value

An advertisement extols Sanders and Sons Eucalyptus Extract as superior to imitators. It cites a death from internal use of rival products and warns against deceptive "Just as good as Sanders" extracts. It urges insistence on the genuine Sanders preparation proven by experts in Victoria and other authorities for 35 years.

Sander and Sons Supreme Court of Vicetoria

Napier Council Considers Single £134000 Loan

The Napier Borough Council, after receiving a Bank of New Zealand proposal, contemplates issuing one consolidated loan of £134 000 to replace multiple approved loans. Technical advertising errors require either a de novo poll or an Order in Council to cure defects.

Napier Bank of New Zealand

Alleged Fraud Prompted New Plymouth Arrest

G Patterson arrested in New Plymouth on a Dannevirke warrant. He was remanded to Dannevirke by Mr Fitzherbert this morning on a charge of fraud linked to a sawmill business.

New Plymouth G. Patterson Dannevirke Fitzherbert

PUMPING S satisfactory yield at Taranaki No 2 well

Petroleum report notes No 2 well at Taranaki Petroleum Company delivering an average of ten to eleven barrels of pure oil daily. Boring operations are expected to start soon in the Mokau district.

New Plymouth Taranaki Petroleum Company Mokau

Demand for More Pay Halts Work on Steam Tug Tavinui

In Westport seventy men on the steam tug Tavinui quit work during launching operations. They are paid 3d per hour and demanded 6d due to water work and other inconveniences. Management refused the increase.

Westport Tavinui

Victoria College Council elects new chairman and grants scholarships

Victoria College Wellington reports the council elected Mr J Graham MP Nelson as chairman for the coming year. Rev W A Evans was re elected as the university senate representative. One Jacob Joseph scholarship awarded to Wallace John Ross.

Wellington Victoria College Council J. Graham M.P Nelson W. A. Evans University Senate Jacob Joseph Wallace John Ross

Borough Council Proposes Tendering All Work

Palmerston North observers react to a council decision by a narrow margin to shift all work and maintenance from day labour to tendering, sparking public debate over the change.

Palmerston North

Progress at Waiora shows funding offers for freezing works

Wealthy and influential interests offer to fund half the cost of Waiora freezing works if farmers back the plan. The Wairoa Harbour Bill seeks a £75,000 loan for river improvement, lodged at the courthouse with plans. Reclamation could reach about 800 acres.

Wairoa

Ashburton Edges Methven In Senior Fixture

Methven beat Ashburton 12 to 6 after a well fought senior match at Methven on Thursday afternoon. Junior grade saw Southern Crogs forfeit to Springburn. Third grade Ashburton lost to Springburn 16 to nil. The table shows senior teams after the first round.

Methven Ashburton Southern Crogs Springburn

Ashburton Cross Methven Rakain Club Match Notes

The Southern Cross Glob played as stated then withdrew from the competition. Matches won by default count as matches played in this record from Ashburton Cross Methven Rakain Club.

Ashburton Cross Methven Rakain Southern Cross

Auckland Union objects to South Auckland affiliation with NZRU

The Auckland Rugby Union plans to write to the New Zealand Rugby Union opposing the South Auckland Union joining the NZRU. They cite poorly defined boundaries at application and misrepresentations about Rotorua Union joining the new body. The Wellington Football Association will send a team to play Christchurch representatives.

Auckland Auckland Rugby Union New Zealand Rugby Union South Auckland Rotorua Ackland Wellington Wellington Football Association Christchurch

Selwyn Centenary Celebrations in Auckland Today

The Selwyn centenary events in Auckland drew large crowds with the Governor participating in two functions. Lord Plunket laid the foundation stone for the Patteson memorial wing at St John’s College Tamaki, the first step in rebuilding the college founded in 1842. The wing, costing about £6000, will house 80 students and house the college library gifted by former warden Dr Kinder. The Bishop of Auckland and the Governor urged St John’s to become a residential college affiliated to the University of New Zealand. A public centenary meeting followed, with speeches by the Bishop, Governor, Dr Findlay, J H Upton, and J Mitchelson.

Auckland Lord Plunket Patteson St. John’s College Tamaki St. John’s Collge Sel Wyn Kinder University of New Zealand Findlay J, Mitchelson

Sayings by John Morley and reflections on democracy

The passage argues that political propositions require temperance and common sense, praising Morley for using public life to guard democracy. It stresses unity of history, continuity of European civilisation, and contextual value of art and thought, warning that idle debate about democracy wastes time without linking to current issues.

Mill

Reid libel case verdict at Auckland Supreme Court

Charles Reid cabi net-maker of Cambridge sued James Senter merchant for £250 damages over libel. The jury awarded £50 to the plaintiff. Supreme Court workload heavy with 72 criminal cases and 45 civil cases, Justice Sim aiding Justice Edwards.

Auckland Charles Reid Cambridge James Senter Supreme Court Justice Sim Justice Edwards

Conceited Youths and the World That Sees Them

A reflective essay warns ambitious youths that the world holds wiser predecessors and that while youth shines with new style, true value comes from steady effort. It urges humility, responsibility, and perseverance, noting society seeks worthy individuals even as it compares generational promise with experience.

Retirement of Sir Felix Semon Ends Noted Surgeon Career

Sir Felix Semon retires from practice in June marking the end of Europe’s leading throat surgeon. Born in Danzig in 1849 he served in the 1870 war and earned many medals. He was Physician Extraordinary to the King since 1901 and attracted patients from America and Egypt. He is married to Franklin Bedeker and enjoys music, art, stalking, shooting, and fishing.

Felix Semon Europe Sir Felix Danzig America Egypt Felix

George Davies Tailor Promises Honest Prices in New Zealand

A Wellington Auckland Dunedin Invercargill Palmyreston North Timaru and Wanganui tailor brands his business against credit costs. He offers high grade suits cut by top grens in modern lines at fixed prices from £2 10s to £8 15s, denies credit, and urges customers to pay for what they receive.

Reu George Davies the Arcade Christchurch Wellington Auckland Dunedin Invercargill Palmerston North Timaru Wanganui

Best All Wool Blankets and Coats Ad

Classified note advertising New Zealand white blankets and wool blankets for sale with men and boys overcoats in stock. Includes branding phrases Best All Wool and New Zealand.

New Zealand Mackintosh Coats

Public notice on insurance and risk classes

General Public notice lists RE A. Fitter and Son meat salesmen London Maling and Co Ltd Cliftchurch Yorkshire Insurances Co Ltd and mentions Live Stock Accident Personal Employers Liability Fire and other risk classes in a broad insurance scope.

Fitter, and Son London Yorkshire Insurances Co., Ltd

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