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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 25, 1910
Page
4
EB offers high pressure hot and cold services hydraulic rams and all water power appliances with free estimates for all classes of work at lowest rates. Call write or ring us up and we attend at once. A trial solicited. Phone 142. Phone 142.
An advertisement notes a wide range of ladies and gents winter clothing at startlingly cheap prices. It urges readers to buy now for the coming cold season.
The shop announces a long established import stock of tweeds and suitings direct from manufacturers and invites patrons to view before placing orders. They promise courteous service and helpful guidance to facilitate choosing suitable fabrics.
The Ashburton No license Council held a rally at Oudfellows Hall with Temperance Band and speakers including Mr L M Isitt and Brigadier Albiston. The case for prohibition was urged as the Mayor’s absence was explained and the meeting closed with God Save the King.
Sydney crowds of about 30 000 gathered in front of the Post Office to sing Rule Britannia and the National Anthem and cheers rose for King George Wellington marked Empire Day with a simple flower ceremony at Queen Victoria statue Christchurch did not celebrate Empire Day with any special display or event and treated it as a normal working day
An advertisement extols Baxter's Lung Preserver as a fast remedy for coughs and colds, claiming it strengthens chest and lungs and clears deep-rooted ailments. It hawks a small 10d bottle as best value and urges readers to buy to avoid complications.
An advertisement urges readers to carry Baxter's Lung Preserver to ward off coughs and colds. It claims quick relief, strengthens chest tissues, and touts the 1s 0d bottle as economical while promoting early purchase.
The daughters of the late Sir Donald Currie presented 25000 pounds to the University of Cape Town for a permanent memorial hall and a Currie scholarship fund of 150 pounds annually. Sir Donald Currie owned the Castle Line, known for trade with South Africa.
A Times discussion draws on Australian and Queensland views arguing German immigrants display greater discipline and sobriety than English peers. It urges economic and educational reforms to make emigration viable and to populate the Empire with structured youth rather than exporting only the crowded city poor.
Perth May 24 The Otway case heard Dr Bowkett ship's surgeon says he had not seen smallpox before the boy aboard. He regards the illness as sun fever. Hearing adjourned. The Otway doctor faced charges for failing to detect smallpox and causing a serious outbreak. Health officer contends proper exam would have diagnosed smallpox.
His Excellency the Governor returned to Willington this evening after touring the Wanganui and Taranaki districts. Lord Phinket departs tomorrow for Banell with Hon J Millar as Attister. A levee is planned at Dunedin on Friday and in Christchurch on Monday and Tuesday. A concluding levee will be held here on Thursday June 2.
At a meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board in Auckland on May 24, tensions rose as Mr Nerheny accused the medical superintendent of the Costley Home of malice. Mr Coyle and Mr Jenkins challenged the accusation, with heated exchanges and a shouted allegation of malicious intent. The chair urged decorum and the issue was referred to a committee, but discussion continued angrily after the adjournment.
A cash only tailoring ad promises tailor made garments from 55s with unbreakable fronts and well fitting shoulders. It offers 50s suits cut to order with a large material selection and a guaranteed return of every penny if not suited.
George Davies Ltd the modern tailor faced a fire at its arcade in Aakburton with damage reported across premises. No injuries confirmed as crews worked to assess the scene and secure the site.
The Bank of New South Wales reports a half year net profit of £183,988, with £229,403 available for distribution after prior undivided balance. A 10 percent dividend is declared, £40,000 added to reserve, and £49,643 carried forward. Chairman notes strong Australian trade, stable imports, improved New Zealand inflation, and conservative banking.
Leather manufacturers announce sharp price increases as the duty on leather entering the United States is removed. Factories buy leather from all parts of the world, driving prices up threefold since the New Year.
Sir Joseph Ward arrived from Christchurch and was greeted with an enthusiastic reception at Greymouth. The mayor gave a hearty welcome as crowds cheered the Premier quien acknowledged the warm reception and said he was pleased to return to the Coast. Arrangements are made to entertain him with the Seddon Memorial unveiling and special trains. Schools in Grey and Westland will close for the ceremony, with cadets taking part. He departs Saturday morning.
A decree nisi was granted in the case of Joseph Bossad vy versus Alice Bossad and Harry Lowe on grounds of misconduct. Thomas Sheehan received twelve months for theft of a document and twelve months for breaking and entering. Charlie Gevich, an Austrian accused of assault on a girl under 16, had the charge collapse after marriage to the girl. the judge noted legal limits on testimony against a husband and the sham nature of such marriages. Fran cis Ellen Howe obtained a divorce from Onesimus Howe for desertion.
At Motucka Court on May 24 hotelkeepers and staff were charged with breaches of the Licensing Act for serving youths under eighteen and one case for permitting drunkenness. The case followed an Easter Monday accident at Pokoryoro that killed Porter. Evidence showed drinking at hotels and a licensed booth. Four convictions for serving underage youths: two fined £3, another £2, and two others convicted without a fine.
Sydney May 24 The New South Wales team for the Buckley Cup will be Rice Barker Jones and Wright The Victorian side includes Tsrookes Heath Murphy and Wood in this lawn tennis competition.
Real estate agents promote listings across the North Island urging clients to call and view available properties in the district. The call to action emphasizes visiting agent lists to find suitable homes or plots.
Sharebroker J Q Jameson of 161 Wereford Street lists a wide range of prices for commodities and securities in Christchurch yesterday at noon. Talismans to Kaiapoi Woollens include mines, rears and meats with values from fractional pence to pounds and staff and company names such as National Banks Bank of New Zealand and Union Steam listed among quotes.
Miss E Regan of Glebe NSW reports dramatic relief from left side pain and backache after using Dr Sheldon's Gin Pills. She took two bottles following the leaflet instructions and now feels cured with all pains gone. Pills promise concentrated medicinal effects for kidneys and related organs. Obtainable everywhere at 1/6 or 2/6 or post free from Sheldon Drug Co Sydney.
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