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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Oct 24, 1908

Page

2

Electors invited to meetings across Ashburton electorate

IR F BR Flatman invites the Electors to meetings on Monday 26th at Geral at dine Volunteer Hall Tuesday 27th at Green Street Wednesday 28th at Winchmore Thursday 29th at Westerfield and Friday 30th at Hinds Front seats reserved for ladies.

Flatman Geraldine Volunteer Hall Greenstreet Winchmore Westerfield Hinds Souley GM Waterton Wakanui

Electors Meet Nosworthy Regrets Change of Plans

Electors of Ashburton were invited to meet Mr W Nosworthy at Waterton on Monday October Winchmord on Tuesday October Ruapuna on Wednesday October 28. He regrets that the date of the General Election being fixed earlier than anticipated he will not be able to adhere to his original programme of meeting.

W. Nosworthy Nosworthy Carew RE. W Maslin Ashburton Flatman Lazarus Lad Ward Messrs J. Hislop CG. . Matthews Wenb Invercargill S” Express Winton Temuke Joseph Auckland Christchurch F. R. Flettman P. O’connor F. H. Chant Sir Joseph Valentine's Oddfellows’ Hall Ion Hunt R. Flatman the Oddfellows James Thompson Thompson Hugo Sriedlander Friedlander Morcan Davis

Address to Electors Meeting Schedule

III address the electors at Mayfield on October 26 Allenton on October 27 Hampstead on October 28. Ladies invited. Meetings at 8 p.m. Committee room at the Arcade open daily and in the evenings from 7 to 9.

Mayfield

Election Schedule Affects Campaign Stops In North

A candidate says the General Election comes sooner than expected, hindering visits and speeches across many venues especially in the northern portion where the candidate is less known. The note highlights altered campaign plans and reduced voter outreach.

Second Ballot Critique from European Experience

Readers are reminded that the second ballot often undermines Liberal ideals in Europe. The piece cites evidence from pamphlets, noting the English Proportional Representation Society and critics of Sir Joseph Ward. It argues the system fails to reflect the will of the people and distorts outcomes, with examples from Germany and Austria showing misrepresentation under the second ballot.

Joseph Ward Ourreaders New Zealand Proportional Representation Society England Bamphies House of Commons Europe Paca Etie Germany Social Democrats Centre Party Austria

Counterfeit coins warn in Ashburton County

Warnings spread about counterfeit half sovereign coins circulating in Ashburton county after two fakes were put into a collection box at a country township meeting on Friday night. Local residents attended, but the wider fact stands that counterfeit money circulates in the area.

Ashburton Country Township

Stormy Cape winds and rising grass warn of gale

The report notes southerly strong winds to a gale, with grass rising in the climate outlook. The second supplementary electoral roll, containing 509 names, is at printers and will be public early next week. Over £1000 has been raised in Auckland city and suburbs during the Salvation Army self-denial week.

Edwin Telegrapha Auckland Salvation Army

River Report Conditions Across County Rivers

River reports at 9 o clock show Rakai fishable Mount Somers Upper Ashburton dirty Hakaters Lower Ashburton dirty Rangitats fishable in the latest county update.

Rakai Mount Somers Upper Ashburton Hakaters Lower Ashburton Rangitats

Indians in the Transvaal denounce British policy at Lahore meeting

A Lahore gathering of five million Punjab Mussulmans denounced the persecution of British Indians in the Transvaal and urged action by the Indian Government while criticizing the British Government's inaction. Also reported is a Manila rescue where three Americans saved 100 of 306 natives during a storm.

London Lahore Transvaal Manila Aparri Philippines

British Grey outlines aims of European crisis talks

In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey stated that communications among Powers seek an agreement on a conference program to settle differences without widening the disturbance. He said Turkey bears the brunt and Britain hopes for compensation and safeguards for Turkey’s interests and the new regime, with Turkey’s approval as a prerequisite.

Allenton Pet Press Association Copyrigst London House of Commons Ward Grey Stat Foreign Affairs Turkey

Princess daughters lead bannered march in Cetinje

In Cetinje two of the prince's daughters Princess Kenia aged 27 and Vera aged 21 led a procession of ladies through the city streets. They carried banners and sang warlike songs as part of the display.

Cettinse Kenia Vera Cettinje

Bulgarian leader demands compensation from Bulgaria's tribute cessation

Constantinople reports October 10 1910 that Kaimil Pasha the Turkish premier says Bulgaria must pay compensation for ending Rumelian tribute while Bulgarian Premier Maliof asserts that Bulgaria's declaration of independence ended the tribute.

Constantinople Kaimil, Pasha Turkey Bulgaria M." Maliof

Russian women appeal to raise voices for Servian victims

St. Peters burg reports on an eloquent appeal from a committee of Servian women urging Russian sisters to raise their voices in support of the victims of monstrous aggression.

ST. Petersburg

Paris Dispatch Notes Faltering Mission and Reopened Prep

Paris reports indicate the mission has failed and circles are pessimistic. Key military preparations have been resumed as a precaution.

Paris Consta

British Unemployment Debate in House of Commons

On October 23 London reports outline a Ministerialist motion backing the Premier's unemployment measures and urging early permanent legislation. Independent Labour party leader Keir Hardie will oppose, arguing the proposals are inadequate and blame government neglect for the crisis. Unionists plan no amendment.

London House of Commons Keir Hardie Independent Labour Party M House

Glasgow Corporation Plans Memorial With Forth and Clyde Ship

The Glasgow Corporation intends to memorialize the Government and proceed with commemorative works related to the Forth and Clyde ship. Officials outline aims and timeline for the project.

Forth and Clyde Ship Canal London Glasgow Corporation Forth Clyde Catia

Roosevelt challenges Bryan over Gompers boycott policy

In New York October 23 1906 President Roosevelt creates a sensation by challenging Mr Bryan to state support for the labor leader Mr Gompers who urges Congress to legalise the boycott and the black list as part of Federation of Labour backing.

New York Roosevelt Haa Bryan Gompers Federation of ‘Labour Congress

Bryan Seeks German and Italian Votes in Democratic Tilt

New York dispatch cites Mr Bryan aiming to secure several million German American votes as Democrats favor tariff cuts. It notes Italian voters leaning Bryanite and a quarter of a million Italian votes anticipated.

New York Bryan

Fires in Dril l Hall Wagga and Hebrides Massacres Reported

Australian dispatches note a fire destroying the Wagga drill hall with 12 pounders rifles and 200 pounds of gunpowder at risk. Hebrides advices recount the massacre of Peter Greig and two daughters aged sixteen and seventeen on Te Sarto Island after land seizures. The Kincumber coastal steamer wrecked in ice waters. Captain Anderson and a seaman were washed overboard but others reached shore as the ship broke up.

Sydney Hebrides Noues ‘Sta Te Sarto Petér Greig Wagga Kinet Ansderson Séamian Alia Senger Kincumber

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