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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
2
Goods and Best Brand Writing and Decorating Services
New hot water bags advertised alongside painting, paper hanging, and framing services. The note invites buying selling or exchanging any kind of motor car bicycle or machinery through a Dominion exchange medium. Ends with an address at 193 Lower High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goods
Brand Mide
Tha
Dominion
WS. Gro
Strike at Bluff wharf over non union tally clerk
In Invercargill on May 21 waterside workers at the Bluff wharf walked out in protest against employing a non union tally clerk. The union demanded his dismissal, the demand was refused, and workers returned after a half hour delay following a legal opinion inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invercargill
Bluff Wharf
Waterside Workers’ Union
Justice Sim
Conciliation Council adjusts Canterbury labour dispute terms
The Supreme Court presided by Conciliation Commissioner J R Triggs heard the Canterbury General Labourers Union versus Builders' Association over underground work rates. Agreement sets tunnel work at 1s 6d per hour beyond 20 feet and 1s in below 10 feet, with other trades at 9s per day pending Builders' approval. The sitting adjourned to May 29 to gain negotiating authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conterday
Supreme Court
Chambers
J. R. Triggs
Canterbury General Labourers’ Union
Los
Builders’ Association
Quarry workers dispute in Canterbury unions and employers adjourn
The Canter bury General Labourers Union and the Canterbury Employers Association debated quarry conditions. The union sought forty seven hours a week and a wage of 1s 4d per hour plus 12s per day for powder men with overtime at time and a half then double time. Employers offered 1s 2d per hour and a Saturday half holiday. The meeting adjourned until Monday June 2, 1946 for the union to consider the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury General Labourers’ Union
Canterbury Employers’ Association
Indrabarat Ship Delayed by Rough Seas at Bulls
Wellington May 21 The secretary of the General Post Office reports the Indrabarah remains hampered by rough seas. The mooring line broke last night and the vessel shifted about seventy yards toward the south, drifting closer to shore while Captains Rainey and Plunkett are presently arranging further operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
General Post Office
Bulls
Rainey
Plunkett
Whangarei Dentist Acquitted in Illegitimacy Case
In Whangarei on May 21 a magistrate heard James Kirkup suing H F Clarke dentist for maintenance of an illegitimate child and for damages. The plaintiff Annie Pringle claimed the dentist had drugged and ravished her during a dental visit. Medical evidence weakened her account and the magistrate dismissed the claim for damages while maintenance allegations were also rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whangarei
Fraser
S.M
James Kirkup
Huntly
H. Fi. Clarke
Annie Pringle
Ruapekaheka
Clarke
Pringle
Maori worker returns from Auckland with new motor car
A Maori farm worker who testified before the Native Lands Commission about earning money to cultivate his land by working for Pakeha has just returned from a holiday trip to Auckland bringing a new motor car.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Tasmanian User
Miss Fanny Bonhote of Marrawah Tas praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for influenza relief and widespread cough and cold cures. She notes one dose yields relief and one bottle cures colds, recommending it to neighbors. Sold by chemists and storekeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Fanny Bonhote
Marrawah
Christchurch Court Hears Road Rule Urgency at Bank Crossing
Magistrate Bailey urged strict observance of the Bank of New Zealand crossing in Christchurch cyclists should dismount when required to avoid congestion. The report also notes circulating endless prayer chains causing wasted time and misaddressed mail, plus the inaugural meeting of the Christ church Sunday School teacher classes organized by Mr C B Salter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Bank of New Zealand Crossing
T. A. B. Bailey
Posta
Trinity Church
C. BE. Salter
J., Caughley
Canterbury Acclimatisation Society Holds Meeting and Elections
About 20 members attended with Mr W H Tisdall presiding. The council discussed a potential 26 acre block with a lagoon near Coutts Island as a native bird sanctuary and formed a committee to pursue inquiries. Officers were elected led by President Morton Anderson, with W H Tisdall and TG BR Blunt as vice-presidents and Mrs G W Hervey as treasurer. The society declined liability for weed removal on sanctuaries, and stated no open game season will be declared this year. Accounts of £37 16s 3d were approved, leaving a credit balance of £216 7s 8d. The meeting then adjourned to committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billens
W. Billens
L. A. Shand
M. Coffin
H. M. Cotton
C. W. Hervey
C. Reid
Darield
TD. Blake
Rangiora
Lands’ and Survey Department
Rangiora County
Internal Affairs
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsed by Mr Pritchard
A Christchurch resident recalls curing long standing backache with Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. He used six bottles to relieve pain and restore sleep and work ability. Five years later he confirms the cure remains and urges others to consult the kidney remedy from Foster Mackinnon Co. at the listed prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Pritchard
South Crescent Road
Sydenham
Christchurch
Marawiti
Ashburton
Hether
Dean
Doan
Dean’s
Foster
Maclellin Co
Prison reform schemes face funding limits in justice plans
Under-Secretary for Justice Mr B. Jordan told the Forestry Commission that while prison reform offers value, financing for work schemes and incentives remains costly. The remarks warn that providing industry for prisoners may exceed available funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Jordan
Forestry Commission
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