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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Oct 08, 1908

Page

3

Balfour Opposes Elective Lords Chamber and Social Reform

Mr Balfour, speaking at Dumfries, warned against an elective Lords chamber co equal to the Commons and condemned the Government's social reform plans. He criticized Lloyd George's attacks on the propertied classes and argued fiscal reform alone cannot lift over production or under production mood. He urged reform to unite the Empire and support trade and industry.

Per Press Association Copyright London Balfour Dumfries House of Lords House of Commons House of Commonist Lloyd George

Various Sports Results Across Regions

Football in Invercargill on October 7 produced a high scoring Southland 380 to Otago 1. In London on October 7 the Wallabies beat Glamorgan with two goals and two tries and a penalty goal. Australian League teams scored Bradford 12 Northern 11. Dunedin golf events saw Mrs McCarthy win the Donnelly cup handicap 20 net 78, with Brandon and Ward tied for second on 88. in Dunedin finals Christie defeated Mill and Revell defeated Buckley to set up further matches.

Invercargile Southland Otago London Wallabies Glamorgan Bradford Dune Dln Big G. P. Donnelly Napier McCarthy St. Clair LE. Brandon Wellington Ward Otawa Dunedin Christie Bliss Mill Revell Ava Buckley Fire Oan Threst

Obituary: Thomas Burton Dies in Dunedin Circles

Dunedin October 8 obituary notes Thomas Burton a well known figure in bowling and finance and a prominent Oddfellow. He was highly regarded in local sporting and fraternal communities.

Dunedin Thomas Burton

Church Congress Address Urges Racial Problems Discussion

The Bishop of Manchester at the Free Trade Hall urged the Church Congress to tackle racial issues amid unemployment and a downturn in trade. He spoke of social reconstruction, sin as a barrier, and questioned if the era could see another religious revival.

London Manchester Free Trade Hall Congress

School Punishment A Correction

Correspondent defends Hampstead School staff against claims of unfair thrashing. He asserts only pupil McKay left after the incident. McKay was absent during medals, has not sought one, and none were refused. One medal has since been sent.

Thompson Hampstead Lad McKay J. McLeod

Rangiora Friendly Societies Excursion Visits Ashburton

The first excursion picnic of the season bringing Rangiora Friendly Societies and friends plus tennis and bowling teams visited Ashburton. About 600 people attended with Druids Oddfellows and Sons and Daughters of Temperance represented. Mayor H. Davis welcomed the group and they enjoyed domain games a brass band concert bowling and a tennis match. The party left by special train before 5 p.m. thanking organizers and the Domain Board for a pleasant day.

Astburton Rangiora Friendly Societies Druids Oddfellows Manchester Unity Sons and Daughters of Temperance Ashburton H. Davis Rangiora Brass Band Rangiora High School Socal High School Fire Brigade C. Jannings Domain Board

Frank Critanovich remanded after alleged £500 theft

Wellington October 8 Frank Critanovich arrested on a charge of stealing £500 from Maria Kumrich in Auckland and remanded to appear at Auckland.

Wellington Frank Critanovich Maria Kumrich Auckland

Loss of Loch Lomond reported near Auckland Islands

The Union Company reports Wanaka arrived at Newcastle this morning with no trace of the Loch Lomond or crew. The captain notes the Auckland Islands provisioning depot is intact and Wanaka proceeded west to Newcastle.

Dunedin Union Company Newcastle Auckland Islands

Mangapapa Hurdies And Handicap Races At Hawke's Bay

October 3 Hastings reports splendid weather for the second day of racing. Mangapapa Hurdies results list Maeter Doug la first Ancycle second Rawhiti third, won by a length. time 2min 53sec. Neatar and Handicap results show Lamsdorf first Irani second Parable third, won by a length and a half. time 1min 53sec. A discussion at Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade raised the need for a bath at the station for firemen who sleep there, questioning council refusal to build one.

Hastings Mangapapa Hurdies Maeter_ Douglas Ancycle Rawhiti Lamsdorf Irani Parable Imin Sisec Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade Lach

South Canterbury parade of volunteer corps at Timaru

A strong muster gathered for the South Canterbury battalion parade in Timaru with Ashburton units leading. The Ashburton Guards numbered 40, Ashburton Rifles 35, and Ashburton Mounted Rifles 20. Mr P H Cox, re-elected president of the Sports Association, praised sport for moral and physical benefits and looked forward to a successful coming season.

Thera Jeet South Canterbury Timaru Ashburton Ashburton Guards Ashburton Rifles Ashburton Mounted Rifles Sports Association P. H. Cox

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