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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Nov 12, 1908

Page

4

Young man's question on self reliance and national fate

In Ashburton reflections a reader laments declining self reliance and warns against socialism as the nation leans on the State. He endorses Mr Jones as a prudent young leader and weighs freehold policy and political stewardship for the country’s future.

Duncan Ashburton Scorca Eid London Myeeli Sehu Nimshi Ashhurton Jones My Jones

Critic mocks pet candidate Jones in Dominion debate

A letter-writer using the name GELERT dismisses Mr Jones while praising other steady contenders. The critic attacks New Zealand land ownership, rent, taxes, and government staff figures, calling for peacetime reform and a symbolic rise for a favored figure.

Smooth Stone Mr Jones Mrr Jones Dominion Twaddie New Zealand Gelert

DATES AND COMPARISONS Vo the Editor Sir

In 1803 W. Maslin Liberal contested Bangitnat defeat. In 1896 W. S. Slatin Liberal announced Ashburton seat but retired. In 1899 W W Maslin Independent Liberal stood for Ashburton and was defeated. In 1902 W. S. Maslin opposition candidate contested Geralite seat and was defeated. In 1905 W. S. Maslin announced for Ashburton seat but retired before election. In 1908 A W Maslin Independent Opposition Government candidate contests Ashburton seat.

W. 5. Maslin Bangittnadat Wright W. S. Slatin Ashisurton W W. Maslin Ashburton W. S. Maslin Geralite W. S. Afaslin A W. &. Maslin

Government's Good Works and Land Settlement Debates

A reader criticizes money-lenders and praises Liberal policies on small farmers and land settlement. He cites the 4 percent rate under the scheme versus 8 to 10 percent previously and laments opposition to freehold, arguing the need to help small men access land.

Grave misstatement on leaflet about boy's mother and Prohibition Party

A reader in Ashburton denounces a Liquor Party leaflet titled A Letter from the Boy's Mother for falsely claiming the boy's mother was a prominent Prohibition Party member. The writer says she never affiliated with that party and opposed No-License policies. He urges truth and justice.

Liquor Party Prohibition Party Ashburton

A Constructive Policy Call From Pax Letter

A reader argues for sober policy and constructive taxation to curb drunkenness. Citing Mar Seddon’s Old Age Pensions clause and Joseph Ward’s National Annuities Bill, the author urges direct taxation and penalties for drunkenness to fund support for the sober while uplifting the degraded.

Abdallah Israel Mar Seddon Joseph Ward Laurel Nolicense Party Ashburton

Orphan’s Appeal Pillars No License and Its Harms

A letter argues against licensing the drink trade, portraying alcohol as a pervasive social curse. The author cites cases of drunkenness under license and reform under No License, urging readers to consider the impact on children and families. He recalls personal losses and urges a crusade to banish the “guest fiend” from society.

Tom Bracken

Kansas Prohibition Success Cited by Attorney General

A Kansas report lauds prohibition showing Kansas City with 100 600 people and claims the city moved from 7 saloons and 200 gambling dens to none in twelve months. The attorney general asserts the city grew economically and bank deposits rose, arguing virtue fostered prosperity.

Thomas America Kansas G. W. Treckett Kangas United States Tvelve

Prohibition Leads to declining crime and arrests in Kansas

The report notes fewer bank robberies and juvenile offenders and lower prosecuting costs for the year. Court sessions opened without a criminal case as prohibition areas grow, urging Ashburton voters to support closing open bars on the 17th.

Prohibition Kansas Ashburton

Ashburton runners miss wins at South Canterbury meet

News from the South Canterbury Professional Athletic Sports on November 9 notes Ashburton competitors did not win races. Wright of Methven posted a strong heat in the £50 Sheffield and finished third in the final in 13 seconds. Gough of Seafield ran a near New Zealand standard in the mile with a gold medal claim, while Travener beat him by two yards in the mile flat.

Guardian Ashburton South Canterbury Wright Methven Worthie Sheffield Vary Travener W. Gough Seafield

No-License Vote Planned Over Beer Price Demand

At a Lyttelton meeting workers demand beer priced at the old per pint rate. They note no reply from the hotel authorities and vote No-License if a favorable reply is not received by noon tomorrow.

Chrisichurgh Lyttelton Hotel-Heepers Labouriss

Imported Deer Reach Christchurch From London Shipment

The Canterbury Acclimatisation Society received notice from the High Commissioner's office that deer were shipped to the Papanui on October 2. The consignment includes three stars and nine hinds with six tons of English meadow hay crushed maize and rock salt for feed. A crew member with special qualification oversees the deer.

Christchurch Canterbury Acclimiatication Society High Commissioner's Office London

Canterbury Cup and Oaks mark New Zealand Cup day records

Metropolitan meeting in Christchurch reports fine weather and fast times. Sigttor set an Australasian Canterbury Cup record in 5 min 53.26 sec, Bobrikoff held Riccarton mile at 1 min 89.44 sec, and Artillerie broke Oaks mark with 2 min 37 sec. Totalisator reach £19,920, boot makers’ fees £695, with Avon Welter won by a neck and other stakes events decided including Canterbury Cup two miles four and a quarter and G A R S Stakes won by Artillerie.

Christchurch Sigttor Smin Bobrikail Riccarton Artillerie

Christchurch Trotting Meeting Opens at Addington

The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club kicked off its spring meeting at Addington today with attendances steady and totalisator investments at £10,686 compared to £13,168 last year. Notable results include Decoration Millwood Mary Lincoln, Lord Vivian Lady Wr Agapantinis, Wildwood Dick Fly, Grice's Myra Warbeck, Im patient Shangani Reeeneath, Ex chequer Woodburn Lad, Storm Almond Prince Randle, Volunteer Baron Lengen and The Needle in various tight finishes across Handicap races.

Christchurge New Zealand Addington Wood Resnika Decoration Millwood Mary Lincoln Wast Dmin Actes Bracklet Sove Lord Vivian I Lady Wr Agapantinis Smin Wildwood Junior Dick? Fly St. Simon Dinin R. McDonnell Impatient Shangani Reeeneath Ric ‘Arton Nicall Exchequer Wilwood Woodburn Lada Alban’s Seve | Nile Almond Prince Randle Rile GR. McDonnell’s Volunteer Baron Lengen the Needle Wen Niin Buec

Jockey Frank Wootton Wins Nine Races in Week

London reports Frank Wootton rode winners in nine races over the past week. He achieved success across multiple events, reinforcing his riding prowess and finishing ahead in several competition standings.

London Frank Wootton

Sale of Racehorses in Melbourne

At a Melbourne sale of racehorses on November 11, Mr Quinn bought Waiuna for 300 guineas and Mr Skirving bought Waiila for 2800 guineas. Soultline passed at 850 guineas but was later sold privately to Mr Mackay for 1000 guineas.

Melbourne Quinn Skirving Waiila Soultline Mackay

Record of abundant trout season boosts tackle sales

Rivers in the district report plentiful trout this season. Anglers seeking the best and newest tackle at low prices should visit R. D. Johnston's newly landed stock from the s s Tongariro.

R. D. Johnston S.s. Tongariro

Dunedin Sheep Sale Prices Dip From Peak

Commercial report from Dunedin notes 1950 yarding of sheep with early price rises to top rates before easing toward prior levels. Lambs sold well with top prices around 1s to 14s for guarded types. cattle yarded 155 head with prime bullocks £10-£13, heifers to £9, pigs 120 penned with varied porker rates.

Dunedin Isa Ad

Stomach Worms Cleared From Child by Dead Shot Pellets

Mrs A Madden of Kurrajong reports her one year ten month old son suffered six months with stomach worms due to impure water. After convulsions and choking episodes the child passed worms and blood in stools. A dose of Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets expelled five worms up to 15 inches long. Pellets sold by W H Comstock Co. Ltd Sydney at six pence per box.

A. Madden Kurrajong Comsetock W. H. Comstack Co. Ltd Pitt Street Sydney

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