Branch weekly hours set from Tuesday evening to Thursday night
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
2
A branch will operate every week starting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday and ending at 9 p.m. on Thursday highlighting extended service hours for late arrivals and midweek access.
Arthur Henderson M P chairing the Labour Party appeals to New Zealand voters to promote moral welfare and overthrow the liquor traffic at the approaching election. He argues alcohol harms workers, families, and national resources and calls a sobriety victory a beacon for reform in the English speaking world.
Advertises a venue offering fish and oysters plus steak and chops with eggs, emphasizing cleanliness civility and prompt service. Hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily and Sundays 5 to 10 p.m.
On November 1 at Nurse Ainsworth's Nursing Home in Hampstead a daughter was born to the wife of H. G. Hamilton of Lyndhurst. The notice notes letters may be published in the order received and without regard to side taken in correspondence.
In a speech Minister of Labour Ali Millar defends arbitration and condemns consiliation boards. He cites court benefits, fines paid, and calls for fair trial of new systems amid strikes, losses, and idle workers. Also notes public notices, weather damage, and local events across Dunedin and Timaru regions.
Reduction in railway fares went into effect Monday offering new return and single rates for first and second class travelers. U.A.O. Druids held a sparse ordinary meeting with Arch Druid Dale presiding and little business conducted. Light Weight Motor Cycles featured at Carson’s Tancred Street with claims of low running costs and high reliability.
A declaration from the Bishop of Nelson and Anglican clergy plus Nonconformist ministers urges electors to vote for no license at the local option poll. Brewers counter with a promissory closing time and hotel lease conditions. A second manifesto signed by the Bishop and church leaders advocates trying no license.
Melbourne reports indicate Mr Deakin asked the House to adjourn until Wednesday after his statement and warned that any amendment would be treated as a vote of no confidence. Mr Fisher moved to omit words after tha and the amendment passed 49 to 13.
In Melbourne on November 10 Mr Deakin said the Government could not carry its measures without Labour Party support. He proposed to submit to the House and urged a combination that would allow work to proceed, noting Lib Labour cooperation only if aligned with party principles and national interests. The Opposition backed Labour on Mr Fisher's amendment, and the Speaker called Mr Fisher as Deakin moved his motion.
The Ashburton Borough School Committee met and discussed finances with a credit balance of £13 1s 1d and welcomed Education Board support for trees. Resignation of first assistant teacher Mr Purchase was accepted with high praise. Arrangements for election use and a railway train for a school excursion were set, while garden projects were funded and a shelter shed was approved with Board financial help. The visit ing committee and attendance figures were recorded, and a substitute for Mrs Willis was arranged.
The general election schedule lists speeches this evening at Longbeach Ealing Ruapuna and Hampstead for Mr F Whatman Mr D Jones Mr J D Gobbe and Mr W Maslin. Tomorrow evening the same candidates speak at Allenton Hampstead Arundel Hall Willowby and Flemington with times 6 90 p m and 8 15 p m.
Mr Maslin spoke to about 50 electors at Oddfellows Hall Ashburton with Mayor H Davis presiding. He delivered a strong speech and critiqued views of D Jones while answering questions from the audience. A vote of thanks was moved by Clem Andrews.
Mr F R Flatman spoke at Winslow to a large audience last evening, with strong support and a vote of thanks and confidence carried. Later the same evening he addressed Eiffelton for about an hour and a quarter, receiving a hearty vote of thanks from the assembled crowd.
On Monday evening Mr W Nosworthy addressed the electors at Clanboye in a packed schoolroom. Mr W Stewart chaired as Mrs Nosworthy spoke for an hour and a half and drew frequent applause. A vote of thanks praised the sincerity of his address amidst enthusiastic approval.
Last evening at Lismore school Mr D Jones delivered an address to a good attendance. Mr Flemington chaired, and Mr Jones spoke on the usual tunes. He was listened to with interest as questions were answered to the satisfaction of the meeting. At the close Mr Jones received a hearty vote of thanks on motion of Mr Mallet.
Mr J D Gobbe spoke at Tongbeach station before a large appreciative crowd last night with Mr Watson presiding. The candidate was warmly received and repeatedly applauded as questions followed. A hearty vote of thanks favored Gobbe with hopes he tops the poll, and thanks to the chairman were carried by acclamation.
Mr Joseph Ivess spoke to a large Lyndhurst gathering with Mr Gee Stockhill in the chair. The candidate faced about thirty minutes of questions and received a vote of thanks. Ivess also spoke at Lauriston with Mr W Maidens presiding and again earned a vote of thanks.
Telegraph report shows Upper and Lower Ashburton Rangitata and nearby rivers listed as dirty. River status in the county remains unsettled this morning with no improvement noted.
Two fatal plague cases and a third recovering are reported in Liverpool aboard a coaling barge. The warning comes as a London editor notes an Atlantic cable proposal and a Brixton helmet tar and feathers incident prompts fines. Alfred Russel Wallace awarded the Order of Merit in London.
At the Guildhall banquet Lord Mayor’s Navy toast emphasized British naval supremacy to be preserved. Prime Minister Asquith praised signs of industrial recovery, urged direct negotiations between Turkey and Austria and Bulgaria, and warned against Balkan tensions while reaffirming friendship with Germany.
The Times comments on Mr Asquith’s banquet speech praising its breadth and clarity. It calls the speech earnest yet restrained patriotism and of high wisdom and courage, placing Asquith among illustrious predecessors in the nation’s esteem.
A large Nonconformist group within the House of Commons met in London on November 10 and endorsed continued negotiations by Mr Runciman toward a compromise Education Bill with the Archbishop of Canterbury. The group authorized him to pursue talks, though the vote was not unanimous, and key issues include access to schools during hours and denominational instruction by head teachers.
London November 10 The Zicensing Bill passed through committee in the House of Commons and has been reported to the House. Petitions opposing the bill total 1 585 900 while 12 009 000 support the measure according to the report.
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