31 May 1907
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
1
The Auckland Provincial Employers Association expressed regret that the Arbitration Court ignored established precedents in Westport Gisborne Painters' Union, Dunedin Felt-hatters, and Wellington typographical awards. They referred the matter to the Advisory Board of the Employers' Federation for careful consideration.
Edith Bradley describes childhood adventures at Pallingford with Alfred Tennyson and family. She recalls his protectiveness of friends, playful hiding in his dressing room, and a smoky drawing room ritual ending with a wind up of Auld Lang Syne.
An Irishman named William Kingsley, aged 124 in Cork, says he fought under Lord Nelson at Trafalgar and was aboard ships in Nelsons squadron. He recalls the Napoleonic era, the battles, and the day Nelson fell, proudly noting a wound from Trafalgar.
A feature on S Begg the renowned New Zealand artist and illustrator famed for his detailed depictions in the Illustrated London News. The piece traces his northern journey from civil engineering roots in New Zealand to graphic work in Auckland Sydney and Paris before joining Black and White and later the Illustrated London News.
The piece cites G A Henry on heroism as honesty first, then unselfishness. It argues a true hero tells the truth even at personal cost and accepts punishment, while cowards conceal wrongdoing. It also praises unselfish acts by soldiers and youths aiding others, including girls helping at home and boys giving time to younger children.
A garbled notice discusses a dubious product group named for coast regions and peppermat curale, claiming health benefits. It mentions removing excess mood seids and references Nigeria, water locations, and reliable uniforms, though the text remains unclear and dubious in origin.
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