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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Nov 11, 1908

Page

2

Branch weekly hours set from Tuesday evening to Thursday night

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.

Appeal to Electors of New Zealand by Arthur Henderson

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.

Council of the Evangelical Clurches of Wellington New Zealand

Fish Luncheon House Promises Finest Food and Service

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.

Birth Announcement From Hamilton Family at Ellesmere

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.

Simmons Timara Ashburton Best Hamilton Timaru Devonshire

Arbitration Court praised by Labour Minister in New Zealand

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.

Ali Millar Arbitration Court New Zealand Millar

Fares Cut Between Christchurch and Lyttelton Noted

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.

Christchurch Lyttelton U.A.O. Druids Dale Carson’s Tancred Street

Local option poll urged against liquor traffic by Nelson Clergy

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.

Welson Nelson Inezifesta

Deakin Moves Adjournment After Confidence Vote

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.

Per Press Association Melbourne Deakin Fisher

Deakin Signals Government to Seek House Support

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.

Wellington Melbourne Deakin Labour Party Labour Nenetheless Fisher Reid Fisher Rose Birt My Fisher

Ashburton School Committee Notes Staffing and Repairs

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.

Ashburton Messrs Craighead Miscen Hewson Mathews Clark Andrill Cunningham Argyle H. E Bellhouse Craighead Education Board Mr Purchase Purchase Allenton Ay.Clark Railway Department Willis Murdoch Schneider Mosers Missen

Candidates for Ashburton seat address electors

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.

Ashburton F. Mr. Whatman Longbeach D. Jones Ealing J. D. Gobbe Ruapuna W. Maslin Hampstead School W. 8. Maslin Allenton School Arundel Hall F. R. Flatman Willowby Flemington

Maslin Addresses about Fifty Electors at Ashburton Meeting

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 Maslin Oddfellows’ Hall Ashburton H. Davis Maslin D. Jones Clem Andrews

Mr F R Flatman Addresses Two Meetings

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.

F. R. Flatman Winslow Meiver Daniel Flatman Eiffelton Moore

Nosworthy Addresses Electors at Clanboye

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.

W. Nowworthy Clandeboye W. Stewart Nosworthy Acton Elliot

Address at Lismore school by Mr D Jones

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.

Lismore Prige Williams Smith Messrs Frizzelle Johnson Master Williams Frizzette Thompson D. Jones Flemington Jones Mallet

J D Gobbe Addresses Large Tongbeach Audience

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.

J. D. Gobbe Tongbeach Watson Mebbe

Ivess Addresses Lyndhurst and Lauriston Meetings

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.

Joseph Ivess Lyndhurst Lst Gee. Stockhill BD. MecKendry Win Stackhill Ivess Lauriston W. Maidens

River condition telegraph finds dirty rivers across counties

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.

Aia Ashburton Dinosaured Rangitata

Plague cases in Liverpool linked to coaling barge crew

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.

London Liverpool Brixton Read Pigott Atlantic

Asquith and McKenna Address Lord Mayor’s Banquet

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.

Por Press Association London McKenna Admiralty Asquith Jae Great Britain Balkans Turkey Austria Bulgaria Prussia Europe Germany Iommetar Asuith Britain S.m

A Tribute to Mr Asquith in The Times Note

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.

Asquith London the Times Batquet Irosquith

Nonconformist MPs Back Runciman Education Negotiations

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 House of Commons Runciman Canterbury

Licensing Bill Advances After Committee Stage In Commons

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.

London House of Commona

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