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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Nov 19, 1908

Page

4

Ashburton Technical School site selection favored High School grounds

Christchurch Education Board heard a report after visiting three sites for a proposed Ashburton Technical School. The committee urged using the High School grounds for central location, expansion room, and existing buildings, while considering adaptation of the High School structure for the new school. The report was adopted.

Education Board Christchurch Normal School and Technical Committee Ashburton Tancred and Burnett Streets Board of Managers

Regulation Linking Rural Service to Teacher Promotion

Education Board notes an Appointments Committee recommendation to require two years service in a rural or small school before promotion in larger staffs. The rule targets heads or sole charge roles in larger schools, while preserving path for current assistants and experienced male staff.

Education Board Adams Nob

Fat Cattle and Lamb Auction Generates Mixed Prices at Addington

At Addington Yards Christchurch on November 18 a large turnout observed with fat cattle entry of 360 head. Prices opened below recent values but rose as the sale progressed with steers to £11 5s and dairy cows mainly to £7 15s, fat lambs and sheep showing declines from prior peaks as heavy buyers pressed for prime cuts. Pigs and store cattle also traded, with choppers at £45 and baconers easing from earlier rates.

Christchurch Addington Yards Jest Stear Fourtooth

Geraldine Livestock Market Report Shows Firm Prices

From Our Own Correspondent 300 sheep yarded at Geraldine with firm prices. Fat ewes and wethers sold at 6d to 15s, hoggets and lambs varied by weight. Cattle included fat steers at £8 16s and cows with calves at £4 7s. Pigs showed several shillings to 22s for stores.

Geraldine

British politics and cable committee leader clash

In a Times letter Mr Henniker Heaton retorts that the Interdepartmental Committee chairman, who found penny-a-word cables impracticable, is director of several cable firms. Also Mr J E Redmond launches a Home Rule drive while militant High Church party opposition to the education compromise causes government concern.

Per Press Association London Henniker Heaton the Times Lord Balfour of Burleigh High Church Party

Trial at Grey Town Uncovers Pressure to Incriminate

In Durban on November 18 during treason proceedings at Grey town chief Mjombolwana testified officials urged him to name Dinaulu to gain leniency. Dinaulu allegedly ordered the chief Sitsiitshili killed. The President of the Court promised an enquiry.

Durban Greytown Mjombolwana Dinaulu Dinieula Sitsiitshili

Authorities to deal with anarchists and assassins in India

Calcutta on November 18 reports the Anglo Indian and European communities unite in support of swift action by authorities against anarchists and killers.

Per Press Association Calcutta Theg India

Land limits spark inquiry and election results noted

In Melbourne a letter from Slassey, refused land at Adelaide after traveling on the Bre nicn, prompts ministerial investigation. Re-elected State Ministers are reported. A planter Louis Punet is killed by natives near Ambryn as a Native violence incident is recorded. Federal Premier Fisher denies pressuring New Zealand Labour supporters amid non interference claim.

Melbourne Maloney Slassey Brenicn Adelaide Massey New Zealand Nativs Sydney Louis Punet Ambryn Punet Fisher J. Thorn Christchurch

Supreme Court opens criminal sittings with 19 charges

The Supreme Court criminal sittings opened with Justice Denniston charging the Grand Jury. Among 19 charges against several defendants, six of 11 tried faced offences against children. Thomas Jackson Smith got three years for robbery. Alexander Johnson’s indecent assault on a five year old led to deferred sentence. Marek convicted of horse theft and jailed two years, labeled a habitual criminal. Edward Palls and Frederick Creager, from Australia, received two and five years for theft. Edward Kerr aged 96 jailed six months for breaking and entering.

Per Press Association Christchurch Supreme Court Justice Denniston Thomas Jackson Smith Frederick Creager Australia Creager Edward Kerr

Dr Morse Indian Root Pills for Headache Cure Claims

An advertisement argues headaches stem from underlying issues like indigestion biliousness and constipation and touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a universal cure. It cites testimonial relief from a Auckland reader and her daughter and claims lasting health and regularity with regular use.

Morse Eliza Henry Victoria Street Auckland Moree

Fat Cattle and Sheep Prices at Dunedin Auction

At Dunedin on November 28 fat cattle sold 10 to 12 for prime steers, 6 to 7 10s for unfinished, best cows 7 to 8 10s. about 8000 cattle traded. Wethers ranged 18s to 28s 6d, lambs up to 20s 9d, pigs with suckers 19s to 25s, slips 24s to 26s, stores 8s to 38s, baconers up to 70s. Prices eased for cattle, but lambs and pigs saw brisk bidding and gains.

Dunedin

Dunedin Grain Market Quiet with Stable Prices

In Dunedin on November 18 millers report good supply and willingness to buy prime milling but no price gain. Prime milling sells 43 5d to 64d, medium 4s dd to de 43d, inferior to medium 4s to de 8d, broken and damaged ds to ds Oc. oats show little improvement with flat demand for bright Gartons and best short bright feed quoted at 1s 74d to 1s 7d.

Dunedin Bright Gartons

Constable’s Holiday Questioned as Te Puke Assault Case Heard

In Te Puke assault case at the Supreme Court, a local constable testified briefly. The judge quipped about the constable’s quarterly holiday and noted the witness’s limited material relevance. The Crown solicitor stated his services were needed to guard witnesses. A Toowoomba resident praised Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, sold by Ashburton Drug Company.

Edwards Auckland_ Herald Te Puke Supreme Court Oarder Yam Mar Tols W. ©. Wockner Toowoomba Queensland Chamberlain Ashburton Drug Company

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