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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 01, 1913

Page

5

Millionaires as a Modern Institution in the World Today

The piece discusses the rise of millionaires, citing Gerald Lee’s Inspired Millionaires which argues a millionaire’s duty is to workers. It suggests rotation of industrial tasks to prevent monotony, reduce liquor and gambling temptations, and foster thinkers who generate ideas benefiting both workers and employers.

William Byles North Galford England Willionaire Gerald Lee Goto

Raising the Worker for a New Humanity

The passage argues that expanding workers mental horizons creates capable, happier laborers who take pride in their work. Rising workers lifts dependents with better prospects, potentially ending trade union strife as capital and labor unite in shared interests. It envisions an inspired millionaire funding this transformation for the public good.

Thoughts for the Day and Literary Snippets

A miscellany of quotes on love and marriage from William Wriothesley and others. Reflections on women loving children, marriage, and loneliness intermixed with brief quotes about family and social expectations. The passages appear as antiquated aphorisms and misquoted lines.

Hay Gift For A Newlywed Couple In Venerable Talk

In a lighthearted exchange Mrs Giveaway and her bride discuss the value of a wedding present for George and Gladys. They debate spending and decide to give something memorable, jokingly proposing a load of hay as a gift to make a show of their money.

George Gladys

Magistrate fines first offender for drunkenness

A first offender for drunkenness pleaded guilty after being arrested at Ashburton on the south express. He was fined 10s or 48 hours imprisonment. the fine was paid. Alleged breaking and entering and theft involved Joseph Morean and William Mahoney. £2 18s stolen from William Smith’s Allenton home. Bail set at £10 each with daily reporting.

Ashburton Joseph Morean William Mahoney William Smith Greek Road Allenton Buchanan Eimerson Banob

Medical Students Aid Auckland Smallpox Campaign

A party of twelve senior medical students from Otago University arrived in Auckland to assist the Department of Public Health in the smallpox campaign. Four head to Whangarei and Kaikohe under Dr Cawkwell Tyres. two to Mongonui with Dr Mill. the remaining six stay in Auckland for patrol work and vaccinating contacts.

Auckland Otago University Department of Public Health Messrs Tapper Watt Meyers Haslett Whangarei Kaikohe Cawkwell Serpell Cameron Mongonui Mill

Native Settlement Quarantined After Secret Case

Quarantine declared over the entire Orakei native settlement after a secret case was reported on Thursday. Native authority may access the city for supplies while reporting to the Health Office. Superintendent Mitchell assigns a constable to supervise the settlement during the quarantine.

Orakei Mitchell

Tinwald Domain Board Holds Meeting and Resigns

The Tinwald Domain Board’s monthly meeting on Saturday saw the caretaker resign, with acceptance. Applications will be sought for the post. Tenders will be invited for a concrete wall at the swimming bath’s southeast end. Lessees will be notified to fulfill lease conditions, notably grubbering gorse. Accounts totaling £35 were approved.

Tinwald Domain Board Messrs Doherty J. Hampton A. J. Millichamp J Heseltine T. E B. Tarbotton Tdomain

Hamilton Borough Council Pans Health Dept Over Smallpox Action

August 30 report from Hamilton shows the council criticizing the Health Department for handling of the Waikato smallpox outbreak. A Native deputation requested medical aid and food for camps where kiangas face starvation while movement restrictions hinder relief. The mayor accused the department of shirking duties and losing local health supervision. A protest to the Minister was agreed to demand stricter measures and closer oversight of Native camps.

Hamilton Health Department Pas Waikato

The Wrecked Devon Weather Favourable

Wellington August 31 The steamer Awaron returned from the Devon wreck with a large quantity of case oil, machinery, and a motorcar consigned to Dexter and Crozier Auckland. The auxiliary scow Echo left the wharf and worked all day in salvage while fair weather and a strong north wind hindered nothing. progress on the cargo and fittings is expected to continue.

Wellington Awaron Devon Dexter Crozier Auckland Echo

Taranaki Oil Wells Faces Strong Demand and Growth

A brisk demand rises for Taranaki oil refinery products with consignments sent to Auckland and Christchurch. Fuel oil and kerosene are moving quickly, and fabricating oil and wax are due next week. Drilling progress improves across companies as 300 shares transfer at 18s.

New Plymouth Taranaki Oil Wells Auckland Christchurch

Power committee recommends reports on Wairpori Falls project

Waipori Falls in Dunedin region seeks expert analysis with Wellington engineer Ferguson to assess hydraulic and construction aspects. Government electrical engineer Parry to report on the electrical portion. council urged to obtain services and invite government cooperation.

Dunedin Electric Power Committee Ferguson Wellington Waipori Falls Parry

Smallpox Cases Reported in Sydney August 31

Six cases of smallpox were reported on Saturday in Sydney with four females among ages four weeks to nineteen years. One additional case was reported today.

Sydney

Seventeen New Smallpox Cases Reported in Sydney

A corrected tally shows seven cases on Saturday and ten on Sunday. A motherless infant born during quarantine on Friday is progressing and has been vaccinated.

Sydney

Inter State Traffic Resumes Across Brisbane

Traffic through Brisbane is gradually returning to normal after being disrupted by a smallpox scare. Inter state routes, previously affected, show improving flow as measures ease.

Brisbane

The People’s Cash Store Ad

Alfred Lee of The People’s Cash Store promotes quality goods at fair prices. The ad claims no inferior items and urges customers to compare quality while noting fresh butter and eggs daily from the country. Ringing service available at 206.

Green Dimock Ad Defiance Alfred Lee People’s. Cash Trangle

Naval bases planned in Pacific region sites and Vancouver harbour

The report on converting Greater Vancouver harbour into a naval base is favored by the Admiralty and Canadian authorities with action expected soon due to rising Pacific shipping after the Panama Canal opening. Additional bases are planned at Cockburn Sound near Fremantle and Albany to support Australian fleets and wartime logistics.

Greater Vancouver Admiralty Panama Canal Esquimault Admiral Henderson Fremantile Albany Western Australia

Homemade cough and cold remedy claim from Hean's Essence

An advertisement promotes a DIY cough remedy using sugar treacle vinegar water and Hean's Essence. It claims rapid relief for coughs croup bronchitis asthma and other throat and lung troubles and urges readers to buy Hean's Essence from Hean's Pharmacy Wanganui or chemists and grocers.

Hean Wanganui

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