23 May 1911
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 23, 1911
Page
1
The London Gpoctator argues that the breakup of big English estates will continue. It cites higher profits and better-equipped farmers increasing vacant-farm competition, and a political climate that vilifies landowners, pressuring owners to sell to avoid economic and social hostility.
A teacher of music in all its branches offers preparation for any examinations held by the English Academies. Pupils can enroll for structured work and exam readiness through the program.
The article recalls early links between Japan and Mexico from 1601 onward. It notes Japanese envoys seeking to move settlers to Mexico, Spanish wary of competition, shipwrecks and missions to America, and the long isolation of Japan until mid 19th century. It mentions Mexico granting Japan improved treaty conditions in 1889, followed by the United States.
Major-General Godley spoke to a large Invercargill audience supporting voluntary universal training as a people’s scheme. He warned against militarism and urged the public to see the plan through, highlighting defence matters discussed at the meeting.
May reports from London Berlin St Petersburg Aris and Perth cover a Times supplement on India and dominions, Prussian diet cremation bill, convicts revolt near Perm, Duma naval buildup, Chamberlain health, housing plant cost via Edison, Catholic Australia Day protest, football roughness, ship quarantine, Yanco estate sale, Gwalia mine accident, Kalgoorlie mine deaths, and WA referendum results on legislative powers and monopolies.
A crisis threatens Lancashire cotton trade as weavers oppose non unionists. A meeting representing 800000 employees urged support for any local union that would strike against non unionists if 95 percent of workers were unionists.
The Times Ottawa correspondent reports Canadians expect the Imperial Conference to settle the State-owned cable issue with Laurier aided by Australia and New Zealand. They cite foreign control of leading cables and doubt British post office control would be substantive.
The Daily Telegraph notes Sir Wilfrid Laurier Sir Joseph Ward and General Botha among delegates. Mr Asquith to host dinner for Premiers as reception at the Foreign Office follows. Labour leader Fisher anticipated, but aims and imperial ties remain the focus of discussions on labour exchange and Dominion relations.
Sportsman announces Fogwell has accepted Barry's challenge to row for the sculling championship of England on September 11.
Painful stiff joints resist many remedies but yield to Comstocks Nerve and Bone Liniment. Persistent use relaxes stubborn cases and brings relief from rigidity. Sold by chemists and stores or sent free by The W. H. Comstock Co. Ltd Wellington at 2s 6d.
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