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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 30, 1910
Page
4
A reader critiques how articles on land prices misrepresent farming profitability. He argues inflated reports spark land hunger and political agendas, urging a realistic view that farming is not inherently a high profit venture.
Ashburton resident W Mc Rae reports a major Cochin moth infestation on a Lord Wolsey apple tree. He scraped bark to remove 200 plus cocoons and notes that even half could yield 100 eggs each, risking a poor harvest unless bark is banded and grubs destroyed.
The Tinwald Domain Board held its monthly meeting on Saturday with Messrs Doherty Hampton and Milli champ present. The caretaker reported vandalism to grasses and shrubs and authorized repairs and stakes for fences plus a gate on the Marmon road. Tenders for domain trees were accepted from Mr George Osborne. The board referred lessee breaches to its solicitor and approved accounts of 8 pounds 12 shillings 6d for payment.
A mix of international items including wage talks in textile trade and plans for US warehouses to store a year's world cotton demand. Military tournament at Olympia set for June to July. Monument fund for Captain Cook led by Lord Brassey. Taft railway bill prospects improve. 900 workers strike over black damp near Whitehaven. Morroccan unrest notes. Japan tariff stance urged. Allan Line building a 22 000 ton liner Liverpool to Canada. Captain Scott warns polar ascent may require larger party. Palermo Liberty monument unveiling with Italian royals. Mutinous reservists jailed in France. Singapore Rubber Dealers Bill to curb monopolies. Sydney declines public holiday for the King's birthday.
A Congelsion Committee representing all Commons parties has prepared a bill backed by front and back benches to enact women’s parliamentary suffrage using the Local Government Board register.
A trial in Masterton concerned W Lamb proprietor of Tararua vineyards. He was charged with selling liquor in a no-license area. The court accepted the defence, citing the 1881 Licensing Act and concluded the case.
Canterbury Park Trotting Club opened its winter meeting at Christchurch with fine weather and strong attendance. Totals on day one reached £4765 versus £6268 last year, as colon ial Girl led the Trial Handicap and St Trella won the Ladies Bracelet, with close finishes throughout. St Swithin took the Empire Handicap, Lord Chancellor won the Worn by Handicap, Blue Rosetf led the Innovation Handicap, Red Ribbon won the Electric Handicap, Lady Cherry captured the Tramway Handicap, and Hloctor won the Dash Handicap by long margins.
Commercial wheat two Australian cargoes sold at 32s 6d per bushel. Hemp market flat with a decline of 2s.
London May 28 report shows the New Zealand Trust and Loan Company's profits at £20,805 for the year with a 6 percent dividend to be paid and £18,805 carried forward. Directors negotiating for the final liquidation.
Berlin May 28 Professor Robert Koch eminent bacteriologist died of heart disease while undergoing treatment at Baden Baden. Born Klausthal 1843, he joined the German Imperial Board of Health in 1872 and made landmark studies, including tuberculosis and cholera findings. He later led the Institute of Hygiene Berlin and pursued research on phthisis and tubereilin used in diagnosis.
An advertisement touts Baxter's Lung Preserver as a fast remedy for coughs and colds. It claims to restore chest and lung strength and urges purchase of a 1s bottle or 1s 10d option as best value.
An old style advert promotes Baxter's Lung Preserver to prevent coughs and colds this winter. It claims the remedy expels the cold quickly and strengthens throat and chest tissues. It suggests the 10d bottle is economical and urges purchase.
The article outlines feeding bottles and methods to reduce illness in infants. It endorses open glass jars with a human-breast shaped cap over tubes, warns against tube feeders, and links proper bottle design to better dental and jaw development and overall health.
An old advertisement urges readers to treat backache as a sign of weak kidneys and promotes Doans Backache Kidney Pills sold by chemists. Testimonies from Mr T Pritchard and Mrs Pritchard claim relief from lumbago and ongoing kidney support, with purchase details and prices.
Due to business growth we expand dining rooms and open a fresh fish stand Friday with large supply direct from our boats. Local customers requested an open fish market and grills available at all hours with country system offerings.
Wellington May 28 The new field service uniform for the New Zealand Territorial Force will be kharki with two tinges of green. Colors fixed include field and garrison artillery No. 1 mounted regiment No. 1 infantry battalion scarlet engineers No. 2 mounted regiment No. 2 infantry battalion blue No. 3 mounted regiment No. 4 infantry Battalion Cathaway green No. 4 mounted regiment No infantry battalion and New onland veterinary corps maroon army service corps white medical services dull cherry.
In fine weather and smooth water Peace defeated Hagney in the sculling championship of Australia. Hagney led early but Pearce surged ahead by the half mile and dominated to win by about twenty lengths. Time 21 min 24. seconds.
A tailor promotes made to measure suits with fabric from 50s to 55s, claiming durable fronts and well fitting shoulders. He promises money-saving with a large pattern selection and guarantees a perfect Saco Suit, offering deposit refunds if not suited.
Ashburton Arcade shop George Davies Ltd The Modern Tailor operates offering bespoke tailoring and ready to wear garments from The Arcade location. Local patrons visit for formal wear alterations and custom suits.
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