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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Nov 26, 1908

Page

3

British Empire League to Promote London Captain Cook Memorial

The executive committee of the British Empire League chaired by Mr Herbert Samuel and including Sir John Cockburn Admiral Freemantle Sir Westby Percival and Sir Frederick Young was formed to promote a London memorial to Captain Cook.

Vor Brose Association London British Empire League Herbert Samuel M.P John ‘Cockburn Admiral Freemantle Westby Percival Frederick Young Captain Cook

Licensing Bill Seeks Limits on Licences and Barmaid Hours

The Licensing Bill passes committee with a provision to bar single women from licenses and to ban barmaids after 9 pm. Premier tables Lord Crewe despatch on State Governors noting Australia could seek a unified system or imperial guidance. Marathon runners Durands and Hayes invited to compete in the Australian Marathon Race.

Adelaide State Assembly Lord Crewe Australia Sydney Durands and Hayes

Local option polls announce mixed results in Auckland and nationwide

Reports from Auckland and other cities detail local option poll outcomes with continuance, reduction and no license tallies. In Ellesmere and Geraldine recounts, continuance and no-license votes shift, while Auckland notes rising no-license fears impacting hotel investment and construction plans. Wellington notes possible need for new polls under aging liquor laws.

Ellesmere Geraldine Toemuka L. C. Williams Christchurch

New Zealand Alliance Votes Gratitude for No-License Poll

Wellington November 26 The Executive of the New Zealand Alliance passed a resolution congratulating comrades on the No-license poll progress and thanking God for the result which could lead to abolition of 140 bars. It also notes gratitude for friends returned to Parliament including Fowlds and Taylor and regrets the defeats of McNab and Atkinson.

Wellington New Zealand Alliance New Zealand Messrs Fowlds Taylor Messrs McNab Atkinson

Assisted Immigrants Arrive on Arawa with 129 Passengers

Willington dispatch notes the Arawa arriving from London next week carrying 129 assisted passengers, including 94 adults. Among them are 20 farmers, six farm labourers, and 13 domestic servants. One man has £400, the rest possess small capital.

Willington Arawa London

Divorces Granted in Supreme Court Deserts and Adultery Actions

In Christchurch on November 26 the Supreme Court granted decree nisi or decree nisi with costs in multiple divorce actions. Milen Davidson Dunn versus William James Dunn deserts. Elizabeth Malarky versus Francis Malarky deserts. Thomas Bowis versus Tiga Bowis adultery with George Hand. George Wallace Jolly versus Isabella Jolly adultery with a man named Ogle. Thomas Horton versus Anne Horton adultery with Daniel Dowie, custody order in one case.

Christchurch Supreme Court Today Milen Davidson Dunn William James Dunn Elizabeth Malarky Francis Malarky Thomas Bowis Tiga Bovwis George Hand George Wallace Jolly Isabella Jolly Ogle Thomas Horton Anne Horton Daniel Dowie

Fire destroys Tekopara boatyard in Pargaville

A fire yesterday morning razed Brown and Sona boat-building premises at Tekopara, Pargaville. The loss is estimated at £2200 with no insurance on the business.

Pargaville Brown and Sona Nee Mises Tekopara

Wawa Refloating Prospects Brighten After Work

Grey Modtil notes good work at the Wawa on November 23 and reports brighter prospects for refloating.

Grey Modtil Wawa

Large London brokers' sale catalog overseas buyers active

Commercial report from Preag Association in London notes 9054 bales in the brokers catalogue. Merinos show poor selection but demand remains strong with American and Continental buyers bidding. York shire buyers are cautious. Average merino sorts for America up about 5 percent from September and top-making sorts up 10 percent. crossbreds rise about 10 percent for America. Receipts November 96 at 10.45 am. Intense competition at full opening rates as American buyers purchase both merinos and crossbreds.

Por Preag Association London Yorkshire America

Wool Sale at Timaru Opens With Strong Prices

The first wool sale of the season was held at the Theatre Royal Timaru starting 8 am to clash with a South Canterbury Jockey Club meeting. Buyers attended in strong numbers and bidding was brisk with prices rising, dealers predicting further increases as London market hints echoed through Christchurch. Prices ranged from super halfbred at 9d to 14d, and inferior crossbreds at 6d to 6 1/2d, with various pieces and cuts also quoted.

Timaru Theatre Royal Canverbary Jockey Club Cable London Christchurch Ska Leeks

Frozen meat prices and market report from Napier

The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company cables today with Canterbury meat notes. Frozen beef weaker with Napier Wellington and North Island aid. lamb prices quoted first quality 52d, second bid. beef Hinds 33d, fores 3id.

Napier Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company Canterbury Motion Napier Wellington North Island Aid

Timaru S C F C spring meeting opens with strong crowd results

Timaru November 29 The S C F C spring meeting opened in fine weather with large attendance. Winners include Dinda in the Summer Handicap and Silkweb in Shorts Handicap. Harvest topped the One Mile and a Quarter, Boutade won the Hopeful Stakes Handicap, and Gzar Kolohol led the Président's Welter. Washdyke Trot saw Silver Ribbon and Miss Hay placing. Total takings reached 4204 pounds, up 1826 on last November.

Per Press Association Timaru S.c.f.cg Dinda Slaney Steplink Tmin Silkweb Cute Cerise Blue Aysec Timart Harvest Outlander AU Guns Qmin Ldsec Miss Hay

Methven Property Sold at 87 Acres for £225 an Acre

Friedlander Brothers acting for W Campbell sold 87 acres at Methven to Thoms Nee for £225 per acre. The article also notes the upcoming United Fire Brigades' demonstration in Auckland in March 1909 and describes the Domain rose beds in bloom with Mildred Grant roses measuring up to 4 inches. Community notices include a Rose Show exhibit plan and Good Templars Lodge weekly meeting with Dutch auction raising funds.

Friedlander Bros., Ltd W. Campbell Methven Dir Thoms Nee United Fire Brigades Auckland Domain Grounds Mildred Grant Readhead Ashburton I, Matson and CO H. Matson and Coq

Timaru Spring Meeting Races and Fatal Jockey Accident

At Timaru on November 26 the C J C spring meeting continued with good attendance. Winners included Linda, Silkweb, Caspian, and others with times noted. At South Canterbury Racing Girl’s meeting Edward Gritin’s horse Thunderer crashed in the Welter, dying soon after. rider Douglas fractured his collarbone and Hegarty endured a severe shake.

South Canterbury Edward Gritiu Jocal Haree

Otago A and P Show opens at Tahuna Park on November 26

The Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Show opened in fine weather at Tahuna Park. Sheep exhibits featured Romney Marsh Border and English Leicesters with champions named for ram, ewe, and class wins. Cattle winners included Arthur Chamberlain for Shorthorn and Dean's estate for two-year cows, Ayrshire and Gilies champion cows noted. pigs led by Charles Brice of Christchurch.

Tahuna Park Otago Romney Marsh Watson Sheenan N. M. Orbell J. Gemmell Ramns J. Ross Wi. Kelland Murdock Kelland Lincolns New Zealand Land Company Seth Smith Shropshire Downs Shortherns Arthur Chamberlain Llesmere Dean Ayrshires Gillies Charles Brice Christchurch

Ashburton Weather and Agricultural Notes Included

The Ashburton Domain records 63 degrees in shade with yesterday's high at 67. Captain Edwin's forecast predicts northerly winds and a falling barometer. Mayfield residents report widespread turnip sowing and strong seedling emergence after rain, boosting prospects for crops. Rheumatism remedy ads claim Rheum o acts on uric acid with staged prices and availability at chemists.

Ashburton Edwin

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