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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
4
A letter to the editor criticizes Mr Thomson for limiting questions at a Friday night meeting while praising no license supporters for inviting scrutiny. The writer argues the opposite approach shows156 their confidence in their cause and contrasts it with Thomson’s handling of dialogue.
A letter to the editor argues against liquor licenses by citing Christchurch as example of open bars and home drinking. The writer claims working men take bottles home and asserts No-license in Ashburton reduces such issues, criticizing the Liquor party for misrepresentation.
Reader protests fair play in rivalry between Hammond and Thomson over liquor policy. Letter attacks Thomson supporters for unfair tactics and misinformation citing misreported police figures and questionable statistics from Maine and America. The writer urges SEE AND BELIEVE and challenges the dry reform claims.
A letter argues for liberal liquor sales amid class wealth divides, noting £3,360,121 spent on drink in New Zealand and contending that free sale would curb drunkenness by reducing secrecy and restrictions. The author contrasts license advocates with working class needs and questions prohibition as a cure.
A brief reformist note argues that temperance measures would improve divine plans, lamenting Eden’s prohibition failure and concluding with a contrite closing from the author. The writer suggests the No-License view labels temptation from birth, while asserting reform could better align with providence.
A Freeholder letter argues that nationwide no license would slash liquor tax revenue and burden landowners. It warns socialist moves threaten farmers and landholders, implying higher taxes would shift to real estate, stressing the political shift toward taxing the land.
A letter from STILL ANOTHER MOTHER praises the Guardian's stance against liquor licenses. It urges parents to vote no next Tuesday, arguing open bars threaten youths and that a no-license climate keeps language and town life cleaner. The writer recalls mothers defending children against intemperance and urges community duty.
WAKANUT outlines the local contest revealing how Maslin Nosworthy Jones and Flatman have approached the race. He notes Maslin Nosworthy backed by supporters, Jones defers to party and Nosworthy, while Flatman pursues the electorate and a future berth in the Upper House. Gobbe appears as union-backed entrant gaining experience.
A Coldstream Road Board session at Leveliffe with chair M G Rich and members M G Rich W Jewell W McKeage W H Stevens discussed gazetting a by law against cutting grass seed on board roads. They planned a board room and office, with three members to arrange details. Accounts of £65 were approved for payment.
Reports from all district rivers say trout are plentiful this season. Anglers seeking fresh tackle at low prices should inspect R. D. Johnston's newly landed stock, 6x 4.9 Tongariro.
At Ashburton School Committee, debate focused on expanding Allenton to a main school to relieve overcrowding. A deputation urged the Education Board to raise Allenton and to press for a new Borough school, with consideration postponed for a week.
Beets at cheapest drives in tow 4 FyOMAR.
An advertisement offers 400 acres of flat grazing land with 100 acres cropped and the rest pasture, fenced with wire and standards, plus a six room grand house and stables. It promises rising value as small holdings demand grows and lists a price of 8 pounds 10 shillings per acre from GH Matson and Co.
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