18 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
1
In Paris the latest tarred road experiment in Avenue du Bois de Boulogne killed seven trees and damaged flower beds and lawns. Dust from tarred surfaces worsened maintenance costs, prompting the city to abandon the project within its boundaries as dust control advances continue.
Professor Joly reports radium and its parent substance urailim found throughout Earth surface water sea bed and deep in borings. He proposes a central hot core fueled by radium may raise Earth's internal heat, challenging geologists theories and suggesting volcanoes stem from radium accumulation near the surface.
Oxygen is highlighted as a crucial emergency aid in anesthesia, capable of saving lives during sudden heart failure or breathing obstruction. Hospitals already attach oxygen cylinders to operating tables, enabling instant supply. its rapid relief and immediate effect are noted, though its stimulant brain impact limits widespread popular use.
Four masted barque Falls of Halladale under Captain Thomson endured a brutal voyage from Liverpool to San Francisco with hurricanes between September and October. Decks flooded, galley gutted, a new main topsail blown away, and a near mutiny as eight crewmen refused duty in New Zealand. The ship pressed on to San Francisco after repairs and crew discipline.
A Victorian court and experts over 35 years support Sanders and Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract as the safe reliable and effective treatment. Beware of inferior branded extracts causing irritation or death and expect proven quality not deception.
Long profile of China's Dowager Empress, detailing her rise to power as regent for Tung-Chih and later influence through reform efforts. Describes her coup in January 1876, her handling of Li Hung Chang, and the suppression of reform, the Boxer Uprising, and advanced moves toward a Chinese Parliament.
Natal leads with over 30 000 acres of black wattle trees and aims to triple output within five years. Cape Colony Transvaal researchers test bark quality at the Imperial Institute. Germany and British East Africa trial cultivation, while India and Ceylon report acclimatisation but no export harvests yet.
September saw 82d artisans and 6484 labourers employed on roads and railways by the Public Works Department. The Commonwealth accepted £17,500 and costs for the mail contract cancellation with Sir James Laing and Sons. A voting machine committee reported progress, with 12 more devices in training. A bottle find off Queensland traces a 1907 voyage, while architects blame tight money for stalled Wellington projects. Colonel Hamilton Browne, veteran and wanderer, is briefly described. A Berlin physician warns of neuritis linked to telephone work, and Parliament funds officer training in Britain for NZ defence. Fishing reports say trout are plentiful as tackle bargains entice anglers.
Delightful face lotion advertised to prevent hair growth. Priced 4s 6d from EH Bonnington Chemist Ashburton or direct from Bemsley Burnet Hat Specialist 468 George Street Dunedin. Postage free.
Ad describes KEEN'S OXFORD BLUE as a British blue dye that removes stains to keep whites clear and pleasant to wear. Claims no spots or streaks remain after bluing, presenting clothes as beautifully white.
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