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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Nov 02, 1908

Page

4

Electoral Anticipations Letter Prizes Local Speculation

In Ashburton correspondence a reader mocks predictions about election candidates. The letter argues Mr Matman should lead over Mr Jones, predicting a strong finish for Flatman and a close race with Bir Maslin for last.

The Guardian Onlasker Jearn Max Jones Matman Ashburton Uatman Mr Jones Mr Flatman Bir Maslin

Mr Jones urged to declare stance in election

A reader asks Mr C W Nicoll to publish definitively whether David Jones will back Massey or the current Government. The letter argues Jones began as an Independent but has since appeared inconsistent and urges a clear commitment before electors.

C. W. Nicoll David Jones Eveen A. Martin Nicoll Massey

Mr Jones's Crutch and Political Tricks

A reader blasts Mr David Jones for relying on gimmicks to attract voters. The letter accuses Jones of avoiding clear party earmarks, claims the Farmers' Union disowns him, and notes an imported North Island writer backing an Opposition candidate for Ashburton. The writer mocks Jones's alleged dependence on support from others.

David Jones Flitman Fet Farmers’ Union Martin North Island Jones Ashburton Ant

Free Trade in Liquor Debate Echoes in Ashburton Letter

A reader argues against free trade in alcohol, condemning Gladstone era licensing and praising women’s perspective. The letter recalls 19th century reforms, cites historical figures, and warns of social harms from unregulated liquor trade. Names include Lord Chesterfield, John Wesley, and references to Ashburton.

Mr Gladstone Mar Morley Lord Chesterfield John Wesley Ashburton Mesers Fee Raine Mics Addis Barlow Ely Propshors Barloiy Ashhurten

Financial Tangle and Political Blast

Sir Laurenson notes that £44 million of £67 million borrowed money pays interest while £23 million does not. He warns this serious state of affairs contradicts claims of a sound financial state as the self reliant government continues borrowing £3 million yearly and promises a near £1 million surplus.

Laurenson

Railways and government finance debated in Ashburton

E R Pownell of East Street Ashburton condemns Liberal policy and Second Ballot in a letter arguing that government borrowing and railways should pay interest. He warns smallholders will bear costs and urges electors to support an opposition candidate.

Flatman Peter Paul Redburtons Vouel Gabriel

Pioneer clergymen recall rough frontier days in New Zealand

Archdeacon Harper of Timaru recalls fifty years in New Zealand ministry. He describes early journeys from Otago to the West Coast, sleeping in flax bushes and clay floors, crossing rivers, and guiding his father Bishop Harper through remote districts. The West Coast goldfields census and priestly settlements are recounted with peril and pioneer life details.

Archdeacon Harper Timaru New Zealand Ion Oxford Bishop Harper Harper South Island Stewart Island Moeraki Otago Jacobs River Riverton Christchurch Wairiakariri Whdely Waimakariri Rakaia Tim Riccarton West Coast Hokitika Greymouth Hogs Revel Street California Australia Canterbury Ross Ted Thames Mataura Fortrose

Fifty Years of Faith in New Zealand Society

The passage reflects on how romance faded into prosaic modern times, marking fifty years of work and memory. It celebrates the enduring faith of the fathers and the generosity of fellow men, asserting that religious conviction remains the guiding force in New Zealand’s community life.

Caist Otago New Zeaand

Rangitata Road Board Sees Repairs and Council Talks

A Rangitata Road Board meeting chaired by J A Fleming discussed a County Council delegation over water race ford repairs. An agreement with the council was reached, offers made to occupiers for fencing and reserves, tenders accepted for Perrin’s road and Bellswood, with further road reforms and shingling planned as traffic rises after estate subdivisions. Accounts totaling £113 were presented for payment.

Rangituts Road Listhore Messrs J. A. Fleming H. ©. Barton W. J. Alkan T. Parcoron County Council Worl Messrs C JS. Hamper M. Stitt Chapman West John Sugrae Elect Ballantyne Chisnall Delys Road Teeceye Fountaine’s Lismore School Hackthorne Charles’s Corner Flinds Maling Maronan

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Prove Effective

A testimonial from Mrs. Black of Redburton recounts severe back pain since lifting a wheat bag. She credits Doan's Backache Kidney Pills from Ashburton Drug Co. and Foster-McClellan for relief, noting her husband remains well six years later. The ad urges care for kidney issues and lists purchase options in Sydney.

Dean M. Black Wills Street Redburton Ashburton Drug Co Black Doan

Phonia Tonic Promoted As Spring Blood Remedy

This ad touts PHONIA a trusted spring medicine by EH J. Bonnington. It claims Phonia cleanses the skin renews energy restores appetite and strengthens the whole constitution with a tonic effect. Price is two shillings per bottle and two bottles are suggested for best results.

EH. J. Bonnington

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