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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Oct 30, 1908

Page

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Lyttelton Dispensary Managers Convicted for Unregistered Chemist

The Pharmacy Board of New Zealand pursued eight defendants plus J Brice over two periods for running Friendly Societies Dispensary without registered chemists in charge. Manager changes left unqualified staff. board urged strict enforcement to protect public health. Nine defendants convicted. Brice fined for each information plus costs totaling eight pounds.

Pharmacy Board of N.Z Lyttelton United Neilson Pharmacy Board J. Brice Harris H. W. Bishop Vangioni Sharp Flo White Janet Newell Ar Neilson Hoe Bishop Brice Harry Kerr New Zealand London Paparoa E. Foden Post Windsor Transvaal Stockport Great Central and Midland Joint Railway Bredbury Richard Guthrie Guthrie Midland

Anglican Synod Considers Commission for Inter-Church Reunion

At Dunedin on October 28 the Synod approved a motion to have the Primate appoint a permanent commission to pursue conference with other Canadian church bodies aimed at promoting organized reunion. The motion, moved by Dean Vitcheté and seconded by Rev. H. L. Snow, was carried. A separate motion warned churchmen about the spread of theosophic tenets, but discussion quickly closed as business moved on.

Dunedin Anglican Synod Dean Vitcheté H. L. Snow Washer

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Boosted by Ashburton Trust

Local testimonials praise Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney trouble. Mrs Tutty of Jones Road reports relief and permanent improvement in herself and daughter after use. Product sold by Ashburton Drug Co and Foster-McClellan Co Sydney, with a reminder to buy DOAN'S.

Ashburton Tutty Jones’ Road Doan Dean Ashburton Drug Co Miss Tutty Foster-McClellan Co Pitt Street Sydney

Ashburton Open Bar case ends with fines

Leah Myers pleaded guilty at Dunedin Police Court to unlawfully selling beer and whisky without a license. The magistrate Mr Widdowson fined her £75 and granted one month to pay. The report notes prior similar convictions and comments on the Open Bar’s impact on voters.

Dunedin Leah Myers Widdowson

Thames Meeting Endorses M Gowan Government Stand

The Hon J M Gowan spoke to constituents at Thames outlining that the present Cabinet is strong due to sound legislation and best efforts for the people. He defended land policy, labour and prison reforms, and argued finances are satisfactory with no tax rise. A unanimous vote of thanks and confidence followed amid applause.

Thames J M’gowan New Zealand M’gowan

The Second Ballot in Waimate Debate

Sir W J Steward explained the Second Ballot Bill’s purpose to cap third party lifts and guarantee majority representation. He favored McNab’s Contingent Vote as a better but impractical alternative, and noted proportional representation remains costly.

Waimate W. J. Steward Germany McNab

Nest of thrush disrupts chimney draw in Wairarapa house

Kuripuni resident hires a chimney sweep who uncovers a thrush nest five feet down the flue with four eggs. In related items, the Daily Mail reports thirteen French mushroom poisonings, a medical expert cites powdered wood charcoal as antidote, New York demographics show 35 percent foreign born or with foreign parents, and Pietri an imprisoned murderer faces trial after Italy's new kingdom disrupted the first hearing.

Wairarapa Daily Mail France New York Pietri Kingdom of Italy

World sculling title sees Arnst poised for victory

Wellington October 28 Peter Arnst trains in Sydney planned for the Wanganui world sculling final to be held December 15 against Webb. Arnst appears fully fit with a long free stroke and longer reach than Webb Fogwell pacing him. Webb trains seven miles each morning with sprints in the afternoon. Green to pace Webb. both crews shaping up as race nears.

Wellington Peter Nelson W. Fogwell Pacer Sydney R. Arnsi Webb Wanganui Seuilers Arnst Fogwell

Fourpenny loaf likely to fetch sixpence by Christmas

A Manchester report suggests the fourpenny loaf will probably be worth sixpence by Christmas. The note reflects rising prices and market expectations in the period.

Manchester

Flogging and reform debate roils Auckland election

In Auckland on October 28 Oliver Nicholsonson attacks Hon Geo Fowlds over the Te Oranga Home incident and the Department of Education's role. The piece notes newspaper support for Fowlds and cites Commissioner comments on flogging girls and cutting hair. Also mentions Harry Kerr’s remarks on walkers and a Stockport youth trespass case with a fatal risk.

Auckland Oliver Nicholsons Geo. Fowlds Greg Lynn Fowlds Wellington Nicholson

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