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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Oct 27, 1908

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Sir Joseph Ward Addresses Win ton Audience on Dominion Prosperity

Sir Joseph Ward spoke to a Win ton crowd outlining ten year gains in population imports and exports with bold claims on key exports like wool frozen meat and flax. He defended Liberal policy citing public works spending railways roads and tax structure while urging national unity and continued reforms for growth.

Winton Joseph Ward James Allen Allen Treasury Iordens Libéral Party Tiberal Pover Ahield Sir Joseph Post and Telegraph New Zealand United Kingdom National Provident Fund Bode Dominion

Frozen Meat and Grain Quotations From London Market

The Frozen Meat Trades Association lists Smithfield market quotes based on bulk sales. Mutton Canterbury medium 4d per lb. Lamb Canterbury light 63 4d or 4a 3d. Beef New Zealand River Plate forequarters 34 16d. Grain shows December January wheat at 3s 8 1/2d and February March at 3s 6 6d per quarter.

London Frozen Meat Trades Association Smithfield Canterbury New Zealand River Plate

London cable on New Zealand meat markets in late October

The High Commissioner reports slow trade and steady prices for mutton and beef. River Plate mutton is abundant at 32d, Canterbury at 4d, North Island at 34d, with Lamb firm and light stocks. Butter firm with good demand. Mamari shipments yield 1258 per cwt. Dairy, cheese quiet but forward demand strong. Cookefoot seed market quiet with buyers lukewarm.

Wellington Department of Industries and Commerce London River Plate Canterbury North Island New Zealand Siberian Australan Argentine Canada Cookefoot

Fire on the Manuka at Dunedin holds no cargo loss

Fire discovered in No 4 hold of the Manuka around 10 45 pm Saturday after the crew had been paid off. Chief officer Lilley found smoke and officers and engineers on board quickly fought the blaze. Fire originated among straw and old canvas. No cargo damage. logs were small.

Dunedin No. 4 Manuka Lilley

No-License Debate and Prohibition Arguments

The text argues against repealing prohibitory laws by comparing liquor control to illicit distillation in Ireland. It cites by-laws against cycling on footpaths, enforcement by magistrates, and the need for vigilant police and magistrates to stamp out illicit liquor. It suggests strict enforcement yields effective results, referencing New Zealand as an example.

Ely Ireland New Zealand

Arbitration Court ruling on painters wage claim in Auckland

The Arbitration Court found the Painters'Union failed to prove a wage inclasse case from 1s 3d to 1s 4d per hour. The decision favored the men on minor points. The award covers through December 1910.

Auckland Painters’Union

Forbury Land Company Secretary Harry Shrimpton Dies

Dunedin notes the death of Harry Shrimpton secretary of the Forbury Land Company and former prominent Volunteer, who died yesterday in Dunedin on October 26.

Dunedin Harry Shrimpton Forbury Land Company

Breach of Marine Regulations Leads to Fines in Dunedin

At the Police Court in Dunedin on October 26, George Albert Marke master of the steamer Rakiura was charged with dismissing seamen without informing the Marine Superintendent. He was fined 20s and costs. The Southern Steamship Company owner of the Rakiura was ordered to pay Court costs 7s and solicitor's fee 3 4s for failing to transeat it to the Marine Department in agreement of the crew.

Dunedin George Albert Marke Southern Steamship Company Rakiura Marine Department Cre Ordera Ata

Invercargill Society Rejects Pipete' and Dancers' Authority

At a meeting in Invercargill on October 26 the Orepuki Athletic Society resolved to oppose the Pipete' and Dancers' Association for usurping the New Zealand Athletic Action. The society refused to recognise the latter's authority and will resist the move.

Invercargill Orepuki Athletic Society Pipete’ and Dancers’ Association New Zealand Pipera’ and Dancers’ Association

Fire destroys several Midhirst shops in early morning blaze

Stratford reports a fire at 2 am in Midhirst gutted the shops of Wheel er Wheelwright Smith black smith and McMahon paddler. Insurances amount to 360 pounds for Wheeler and Smith and 50 pounds for McMahon. Origin unknown but suspected arson.

Stratford Midhirst Wheeler Smith McMahon Air Smith

New Zealand Pipers and Dancers Association Formed in Christchurch

In Christchurch on Saturday evening a new branch of the Pipers and Dancers Association of New Zealand was established with thirty four members and a strong executive.

Christchurch The Pipers and Dancers’ Association of New Zealand

Land seizure claim against Railways Minister settled

The Compensation Court heard Bowden and Hall claim £1500 for land taken in the Hutt railway improvement. The claimants were awarded £500.

Wellington Bowden and Hall Hutt

Court defers Genet v Genet judgment awaiting English ruling

The Appeal Court could not reach a decision today in Genet v Genet as judges were not in agreement. The court noted the English Court of Appeal may rule on the matter, with Privy Council guidance that colonial courts follow English rulings in similar matrimonial cases. Judgment stands over to next sitting.

Wellington Genet Justice Williams

Zam-Buk Hailed For Boils In Sydney Testimony

The advertisement touts Zam-Buk as the ideal remedy for boils and skin eruptions noting a Sydney case by Mr H Christie who claims boils disappeared in three days after using the product. It promotes Zam-Buk as a universal cure obtainable at stores for 1s 6d with larger family size available and urges a bottle in every home.

H. Christie London Street Enmore Sydney

Dr Pockley Elected President for Medical Congress

Dr Pockley of Sydney has been chosen as president for the forthcoming Medical Congress to be hosted in Sydney. The selection confirms leadership for the next session and signals ongoing organizational planning in the city.

Dr. Pockley Sydney

Ballarat Band Contest Leads to Mixed Results at Ballarat Histeddfod

Melbourne hosted the A Grade competition with Collingwood winning 250 points and Kaikorai 197. Newtown, Ballarat City, Inverell, Prowts Ballarat Band and Kaikorai earned places while Kaikorai becomes the fourth New Zealand band to compete in Australia. Concerns arise over coalition protests in Brisbane and a collision near Port Adelaide involving the Bund liner Narriving and Huddert Parker's Yarra.

Melbourne Ballarat Histeddfod Houture Collingwood Combination Victoria Newtown New South Wales Ballarat City Inverell Prowt Kaikorai New Zealand Australia Invercargill Garrison Camera Commonwealth Wellington Garrison Copie Melbourne Collingwood Adelaide Huddert Parker Yarra Port River

Sportsman's Cup Awarded to Barry at London Meeting

In London on October 25, ex amateur champion F. J. Pitman presented Barry with the Sportsman's cup and medal at a crowded Hammersmith Town Hall event. The Mayor presided and the crowd gave a hearty reception. It was suggested Barry travel to Australia to spar with local paddlers before challenging for world sculling honors.

London F. J. Pitman Barry Hammersmith Town Hall Australia

Election Campaign Sparks Across Regions in New Zealand

The report covers campaign actions on October 26 with Hon. James Carroll addressing voters at Pohui and advocating balanced governance. It notes McNab’s planned ten day, 31 stops campaign, Hislop supporting Liberal policies in Wellington Central, and local opposition figures in Dannevirke, Palmerston North, Timaru, Gore seeking seats.

Napier James Carroll Pohui Carroll Wellington McNab T. W."hislop Wellington Central F. M. B. Fisher Hislop Dannevireice Dantevirke George Hunter Waipawa Palmerston North D. Buick Palmerstone Opera House Timaru W. D. Campbell

Thefts from houses in Christchurch reported

In Christchurch the north part of the city suffered burglaries Friday and Saturday night with money stolen mainly from slot gas meters.

Christchurch

Man Ordered Back For Sentence After Attempted Death by Action

Oliver Robinson, charged with attempting to commit death by own action on June 30 by cutting an artery in his arm, was ordered to appear for sentencing when called.

Wellington Oliver Robinson

Pigeons Fly Ashburton to Dunedin Finish in 4 15

Forty eight homing pigeons departed Ashburton for Dunedin on Saturday. Mr Arthur Hunt’s Navy Blue won with a time of four hours and fifteen minutes.

Dunedin Ashburton Arthur Hunt

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