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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 01, 1909

Page

4

Notes of travel on the Allan liner to Canada and beyond

Letters from Mr I E Burton to Mr Angus Horsey describe a voyage from Montreal down the St Lawrence to Québec Rimouski and the Atlantic passage to Liverpool. The writer critiques Canadian Pacific railway policy and railway labour, comments on trains, prices and service, spots Canadian towns and farms, and records impressions of Toronto Niagara Falls Calgary Edmonton Winnipeg and Montreal. The tone mixes travel observation with social and political reflections.

I. E. Burton Angus Horsey Montreal St. Lawrence Fort William Lake Superior Québec Canada Abraham Wolfe Montcalm Gibraltar Chateau Fratenac Quebec Falls of Montmorency Niagara Rimouski Lawrence Gulf Liverpool Labrador Greenland

Police Commission Hearings Reveal Recruitment Flaws and Pressure for Pay

Auckland August 31 Public hearing cites growing political influence in policing and lax recruitment. Mr Poole argues for higher pay to attract fit officers, cites cases in Coromandel and Mercury Bay, and notes intimidation by liquor traffic. He urges targeted recruiting in urban centers and special groups to boost discipline and efficiency.

Mr Bishop Poole Mr Poole Mr Dinnie Dinnie Mr Dianie Auckland Oes J. Callen Parti Police Commission G.H. Pasle M.Y Welington Donovan Coromandel Dunn Mercury Bay Kettle Salis Nolting Thada Stueld Bishop New Zealand

North and South Farming Talk by Ashburton Ex-Resident

A former Ashburton resident, five years in the Wanganui district, visits Clinton in Southern Otago. He reports unusually wet weather, sees abundant grass, strong crops, and good dairy outlook. He notes unemployment but expects milking season to absorb surplus labour and cites high North Island land prices as reason for selling. He bought at Clinton for £5 an acre and observes land values hardening in Ashburton.

London New Zealand Canada Canadian Pacific Railway Cloyd Massey-Harris Company Canadian Pacific Company Wihnipeg Rockies England Ottawa Vancouver Cross British Columbia British North America Banff Rocky Mountains Ilx Calgary Edmondton Great Western Plains Australia Hou Canterbury Plains Christchurch Ashlurton Wanganui Clinton Otago North Island Ashburton Jaberamen Jahira

Deakin Promises Australian Character for New Squadron

Mr Deakin replies to criticisms stating the new squadron will be thoroughly Australian in character during a Melbourne address in August.

Per Presa Association Melbourne Deakin

Merit overcomes prejudice in suit savings campaign

A local firm, George Davies Suit Specialist, proves to readers that high class bespoke suits can cost about £2 less than ordinary charges. The firm offers a twofold guarantee and claims extensive facilities, direct buying, and cash-only branches to deliver genuine savings and tailored comfort.

Ead George Davies Arcade Ashburton Davies New Zealand Fou SeCuyo Emeigter

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