26 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
1
The Chief Health Officer notes a continuing decline in births per marriage and discusses infant mortality, vaccination, and sanitation issues. He cites 1907 birth rates, illegitimacy, and rising overall mortality, urging national awakening and better milk supply, hygiene, and school medical inspections.
The text argues against repealing prohibitory liquor laws by likening illicit distillation to sly grog and urging strict enforcement. It cites Ireland and Old World examples where police vigilance, magistrate enforcement, and bench removals reduced illicit distillation, suggesting similar methods could work in New Zealand.
A survey of reports notes potato blight in Feilding and New Plymouth gardens, plus Boer era reminiscences, a Kimberley siege bowling tale, dust on roads, and local incidents from Whitford to Taumaranui with farm prices and drought impacts.
In Invercargill on October 23 the Southland Centre protested a ruling by president Ataecte that Wellington candidates for the NZ Amateur Athletic Association council were ineligible as Christchurch residents. It supported moving headquarters to Wellington and warned of appealing to the Australasian Union or secession if unsatisfied.
Ashburton residents praise Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for backache and kidney relief. Mrs Tutty and daughter confirm lasting benefits, with testimonials noting cures for chronic aches and general pains. Pills sold locally and by Foster-McClellan Co. in Sydney.
A North Island constituency candidate outlines plans to unite unions to address unemployment, invest state funds in farming and sawmills, stamp out cattle disease with a sixpence tax per head, extend school committees, and end full time work for under 18s.
A Highland lodge scene on the eve of the twelfth. A barometer with a stag head, the Keeper predicts variable weather. Discourse centers on hunting prospects, birds, season quality, and a hoped good bag depending on luck and a straight hand.
The Buddhist Society of Great Britain and Ireland with 156 members, led by President Professor Rhys Davids and Vice President the Earl of Mexborough, plans a monastery in England in two years to mark Buddha's 2400th Advent. A propaganda inquiry is under way and a Buddhist Journal is proposed. The emissary laments meat eating among monks in the East.
The text notes a prize-winning cow named Mangel from Suttor, described as an immense cropper with a splendid, very hardy keeper, linked to National Mortgage.
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