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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 23, 1908
Page
2
Letters to Editor Request Ink Only One Side
The newspaper notes that correspondence from readers should be written in ink and on one side only. Long pencil letters on both sides will not be read or considered for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Pownell
Death Hitchell Mary aged fifty nine in Ashburton
Mary Hitchell beloved wife of William Hitchell of Springburn died at Ashburton on November 22 at age fifty nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitchell
Ashburton
Mary
William Hitchell
Springburn
Principles and party in New Zealand politics
The author argues that politics tests adherence to principles versus party, noting conservatives in the Old Country and opposition in New Zealand. Liberalism is praised for prioritizing people and social welfare, while conservatism is critiqued for favoring vested interests and private ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
New Zealand
Acre
Aee
Liberal Party
Herman
Ashburton News Roundup Reports Elections and Local Happenings
Arrangements are made for announcing the Second Ballot Elections results in Ashburton via lantern slides led by Mr Co Beech at Bauietti Street. The item notes weather, river conditions, fish catches, a brewery rumor near Ashburton, local Coroner proceedings, and several town notices including a Wellington souvenir presentation and stolen horse and gig recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Tinwald stock sale and local notes from Ashburton
Reports from Ashburton note an ordinary weekly stock sale planned at Tinwald yards and early signs of potato digging and pea harvest. Disrepair on roads grows due to dry weather. a Wellington earthquake shook the capital briefly with no damage. Guinness and LeCrew failed to sell the Wellpark estate at Timaru salerooms, while Edward Grave was chosen Port Chalmers Inspector. A libel writ targets the New Zealand Times over a Wellington Federation report. Monsonors and Springburn Racing Club plans a new ticket line at the gate. Boxing Day views report Manffeld Band’s offer. a Norwegian firm patents coloured wood treatment claiming durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timaru
Messrs Guinness
LeCrew
R. J. MekKeawn
Wellpark
Messrs
John McLean and Sons
Arthur’s Pass
New Zealand Times
Liners’ Federation
Wellington
Moni Sonters
Springburn Racing Club
Manffeld Band
Fra Sco
Ashburton Trotting Club Meeting Actions and Plans
The Ashburton Trotting Club held a Saturday meeting with six members present. They approved next meeting programme and appointed honorary veterinary surgeons and a judge. Arrangements were made for special Christchurch trains, privileges for luncheon and tea, and racecourse permits for December 9 and 10. The track was prepared and four new members elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Messra H. F. Nicoll
Ehiuis
J. DD. Stewart
J. McDonnell
W. Anderson
KH. Curtis
W. Hodgkins
Oni
I,hover
J. McLeod
Rag
New Zealand Trotting
Uncan
Christchurch
The Squatter's Daughter in Ashburton Play
William Anderson has secured a drama from Australian writers about a daughter of Australia set in bush and waterfalls with a dramatic love story. The play promises Australian picturesqueness and exciting escapes and will tour Ashburton on Thursday and Friday this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Anderson
Australis
Anderson
Ashburton
Christchurch
Thoroughgood Retains Australia Championship Against Whelch
Thoroughgood easily defeated Whelch to retain the Australian championship in a dead water race on the Raymond Terrace course. The New Zealander showed pluck with late surges, but Thoroughgood led most of the way and won by three lengths in 20 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Thoroughgood
Australia
Whelch
Raymond ‘Terrace
Hunter River
Wheleh
Thoroughwood
Whelely
Thoroughsood
W. Fogwell
Wallabies Defeated by Hull Kingston Rovers in Hard Fight
In London on November 22 the Wallabies scored three goals and three tries but lost to Hull Kingston Rovers who tallied six goals and three tries. Hull led in the first spell and the Aus team pressed more later, with a tough second period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wallabies
Yorkshire
Hull-Kingston Rovers
Hull
Dalgety and Co Clear at Alford Forest Sale
Messrs Dalgety and Co conduct a clearing sale at Alford Forest on Friday in aid of Mrs Barrett. A strong attendance of farmers and others. prices listed include sheep and cattle plus draughts, hacks, and produce. Implements sold at full market rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Dalgety and Co
Alford Forest
Barrett
B. Elding
B. m
Wool Sales From London Telegraphic Prices
Well ington reports a rising wool market with higher estimated values for 96's low crossbred to 60's wools and notes improved demand. Canterbury Farmers' Cooperative cites London figures for prime Canterbury mutton and lamb prices with overall market sentiment described as weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
Wellington
Department of Industries and Commerce
High Commissioner
London
Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Canterbury
Smithfield
Light Weight Motor Cycles at Carsone’s Bancred Street
The popular light motorcycle Tha Motosaceco is on display at Carsone’s Bancred Street. The small machines please owners with simple parts and low running costs. Reported to travel over 100 miles on one gallon of patrol. Enquiries solicited.
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Carson’s
Bancred Street
Cullinan Diamond Presented to King Edward at Windsor
A report from London notes over one hundred flawless Cullinan diamonds were presented to King Edward at Windsor. Experts value the blue white stone at about one million sterling after examining its cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
Windsor
Gole
A.m. Lordon
G. Duncan
C. H. Mayo
H. Vardon
EB. Ray
Sandwich
Britain faces gravity of finances and tariff reform push
The Marquis of Lansdowne speaking in Manchester warned of an utmost gravity in Britain's financial position. He said relief would require great national effort and indicated tariff reform as essential to strengthening the Empire's solidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marquis of Lansdowne
Manchester
Britain
Asquith Defends Licensing Bill in Commons
In the House of Commons Mr Asquith defends the Licensing Bill as sound policy and wise judgment. After an Opposition reply the third reading passes 350 to 118. The bill moves to the Lords for a formal first reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Parliament to resume quickly after Christmas recess
The Christmas break will be brief as the Government aims to press ahead with the Education Bill, signaling a swift return to parliamentary business.
Navy orders exceed six hundred thousand pounds for destroyers
In Glasgow Lord L. V. Harcourt announced orders for 600000 pounds of torpedo destroyers placed with Clyde yards and the Admiralty adding 900000 pounds of ships. The Spectator protests Liberal editors for shaping navy talk and the Imperial Maritime League calls for a government inquiry into navy changes and policy.
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London
Glasgow
L. V. Harcourt
Clyde
Admiralty
Spectator
Asquith
United States
Japan
Imperial Maritime League
Lord Ampthill
John Colomb
Cave
Commons Committee Rejects London District Electricity Bill
London November 21 The Standing Committee of the House of Commons unanimously rejects the London District Electricity Supply Bill. Debate continues as MPs consider alternative to connect existing power supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Bille
Liberal Unionist Council backs fiscal reform and labour representation
At Manchester the Liberal Unionist Council resolves to place fiscal reform first in Unionist policy and to favour direct Unionist labour representation in Parliament. In Cardiff the Conservative Associations resolve to extend the franchise to women and grant women the vote in county municipal and parish elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Liberal- Unionist Council
Manchester
Cardiff
Clergy and Education Bill Sparks Bishop Protests
Clergy groups oppose a circular from the Dean of Canterbury Lord Hugh Cecil and the Earl of Halifax. They argue the notice aims to wreck the Prime Minister's negotiations and notes irregularities in its submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Canterbury
Hugh Cecil
Earl of Halifax
German naval estimates rise for 1909 many ships planned
Berlin reports Germany’s 1909 naval estimates total 19,880,000 pounds, up 2,487,150 from the current year. Seven million pounds go to new constructions, with 4,250,000 covered by loans and the rest from ordinary revenue. First appropriations cover three Dreadnoughts, one Indomitable, two small cruisers, twelve destroyers and submarines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preas Association
Berlin
Germany
Emperor Puyi's Title Named Isuang Tung Promising Constitutional Reform
Pekin dispatches from the Times correspondent say order is perfect in the Chinese capital and reports from the countryside are satisfactory. The new emperor Puyi is titled Isuang Tung meaning promulgating universally, signaling the prospect of a constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pekin
the Times
Puyi
Isuang Tung
Rereumo Promoted As Cure For Uric Acid Diseases
A public notice warns against untrustworthy health cures and adverts Rereumo as a fast permanent remedy for rheumatism sciatica gout and excess uric acid. It claims thousands cured and cites price 26 6d and 4s 6d available at chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rereumo
Rheumo
Suttons Magnum Bonum Swede Sets Weight Per Acre Record
The Magnum Bonum Swede from OW Sutton breaks a national standard for highest feeding value and greatest weight per acre as noted by National Mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wow Sutton
OW Sutton
Calcutta extremists plan protest with effigy of Sayondara
In Calcutta on November 21 extremists built an effigy of Sayondara to carry to the riverside after an execution. Authorities posted notices forbidding the procession to outwit the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
T. Calcutta
Calcutta
Sayondara
Ashes of genny allegedly refused cremation in Calcutta
November 22 in Calcutta crowds of women gathered at Kowratullah as ashes were expected to be taken for cremation but authorities refused. No disturbances occurred and the event proceeded without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Genny
Kowratullah
New Zealand General Election Second Ballot Held Tomorrow
In Ashburton voters choose between F R Flatman and W Nosworthy for a three year Parliamentary term. Polling runs 9 am to 6 pm with a half-holiday and extended time for workers if needed. Officials urge active participation as indifference may defeat the will of the majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Ashburton
F. R. Flatman
W. Nosworthy
Geraldine Political Meeting Highlights Platman Support
Mr R. Platman addressed about 350 people at the Volunteer Hall Geraldine with Mayor James Maling in the chair. The audience gave a hearty vote of thanks to Platman for his services to the constituency. Also Mr W Nosworthy spoke at Geraldine Parish Hall receiving unanimous support and a telegram from W F Massey encouraging electors to back him at the poll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Platman
Geraldine
James Maling
Ace
Wir Flatman
John Kennedy
Hem
Flatman
John South
MR Nosworthy
W. Nosworthy
Ashburton
Nosworthy
Star proposes My McNab for Upper House amid ministry pressure
Feilding notes the Star's suggestion to elevate My McNab to the Upper House to ease ministerial workload. The Ashburton Guardian had floated the idea earlier. Sir William Steward declares he will not seek re election to Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feilding
Ashhurton Guardian
William Steward
Australians win Melbourne doubles title in rainy final
In Melbourne on November 22 rain delayed play for the doubles championship. The Americans, plagued by heat and faults, fell behind as Brooks and Wilding performed steadily. The final set saw the Australians dominate and clinch the championship amid cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Brooks
Wilding
New Church of St Gerard Opened by Archbishops
The Church of St Gerard for the Redemptorist Fathers was opened by Archbishop Redwood with the Bishop of Christchurch, who sang Pontifical High Mass. A large gathering attended with Auckland and Dunedin bishops present. The church cost £6000, £4100 in hand, and £870 donated this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willington
St. Gerard
Redemptorist
Redwood
Christchurch
Auckland
Dunedin
Waller Convicted for Uncontracted Seaman Transport
In Dunedin on November 23 Captain Waller of the Wimmera was convicted and fined for carrying a seaman between Lyttelton and Dunedin without a written agreement. Costa was ordered to be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Waller
Wimmera
Costa
Lyttelton
Why Sanders and Sons Eucalyptus Extract Stands Out
The advertorial touts Sanders and Sons Eucalyptus Extract as superior due to experienced manufacture and a safe reliable process. It warns against inferior extracts and cites a fatality and a court witness to urge buyers to insist on the Genuine Anderson and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract as proven merit by experts over 85 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander
Sn Setion At -Law
Supreme Court of Victoria
Ander and Sons
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