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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
4
A 20 year rheumatism and sciatica case reports relief from RHEUMO after trying many cures. Elisabeth Mowat states a single dose provides relief and recommends it, noting price is 2s 6d to 4s 6d, with RHEUMO sold by chemists and stores.
The advertisement promotes OUR Sarsapatilla for adults. It states a price of 25 6d per bottle and a dosage of one teaspoonful per use. Each bottle contains sixty doses.
Real estate notices advertise for rent and sale including a seven room house with water and windmill, a roomed cottage with scullery, a first class eight acre farm, four building sites of four acres on Winter's Road, two acre block in Brucefield Avenue, several town properties for sale, available loans of 400 pounds on freehold security, and insurance services. Early applications urged to avoid disappointment.
A quirky ad touts Hair-Violet Snow e3 Cream for Freekiee Whnties and Glackheads. It claims to stop hair growth where applied and guarantees cure for a severe case of superfluous hair. Sold in bottles for 46 61 with full directions. Contact Hamsley Burnet at 46 George Street Dunedin.
A reader condemns farm leaders for celebrating a controversial award and warns workers are organizing to press for stronger arbitration guidance. The letter argues judges and farmers must balance profit with workers’ welfare and emphasizes the moral power of a redemptive, retributive justice grounded in faith.
FONDl Wright argues Australasia should subsidy and build three 23 knot steamers for Pacific mail and wartime cruiser roles, financing £70 000 to £80 000, to show independence and patriotism. He cites Lusitania and Mauretania speeds and a six day post office link, dated 22 July 1908.
A letter from Andrew Mtrie argues against importing 60 owls to New Zealand saying one man’s claim of sparrow and thrush destruction could lead to an owl invasion. He warns owls may eat livestock if birds are scarce and questions the cure’s wisdom, urging farmers to stop such actions.
A letter discusses the Wellington Presbytery forming a committee with Dr Gibson Smith after a tactful disclaimer. The writer reflects on Mr Smith’s claim of distinguishing between justice and retributive justice and asserts that law breaking entails retribution under natural justice.
In Banco before Justice Denniston in Christchurch on September 2, Edmund Manchester appealed against a Magistrate’s decision awarding compensation to James Moncrief Gineic for a horse’s death after a journey Ashburton to Methven. The judge reserved judgment and granted a separate order for executors of David Thomas to farm part of the estate for twelve months.
London September 2 Mr Redmond speaking at Dublin read his letter to Messrs Asquith and Turrell. He warned that if the people decide defeats of the Land Act 1903 are not remedied and no fresh legislation comes on congestion and breaking up grass lands the Nationalist party cannot hold themselves responsible for Ireland’s peace. Asquith replied he would legislate toward the end of the session on the Irish party’s suggested lines.
The British footballers defeated the Metropolitan team by 26 to 3 in Brisbane on September 2, per Press Association. The strong defense limited Metropolitan's scoring while the attack converted opportunities for a decisive win.
A New Zealand Football Association sub committee advised inviting a South African team to New Zealand in 1909. Estimated tour cost £1000 to £1100 would be covered by regional guarantees from Auckland Wellington Otago Taranaki Wanganui Hawke's Bay Canterbury Southland and other regions. Boarding would be provided, and the secretary to issue a tentative invitation similar to 1903 NSW invitation.
About 200 men left the North Island Main Prank rathway project during July and August the southern section loses workers. 50 000 yards of ballasting remained after a special train passage. The note adds Chamberlains Cough Remedy contains no opium and is safe for children, with sales through chemists and stores. BABY Boot Polish advertises leather protection and fast polish.
The Legislative Council in Wellington met at 3 30 pm with notices to introduce a bill to amend the Justices of the Peace Act. Standing Orders were amended to allow optional committee referrals. Several bills advanced or were reported with minor amendments including Coroners Act amendments and Christchurch City sanitation provisions. The council rose at 4 50 pm.
The House convened at Ellington to answer questions on clerical boards and subsidies for Water Supply Boards, testing voting machines, coat of arms, tobacco sales by Chinese shops after 8 pm, and noxious weeds. The Premier defended railway classifications and criticized election concessions as the House adjourned after debate on the Second Ballot Bill, carried 43 to 15 before 1:40 am.
Council members including P H Cox and W Sparrow discussed hut improvements at Rakaia and Rangitata mouth. Works costing 79 pounds were approved under a 100 pound cap, with new verandahs fences horse rails and bunks completed. A ministerial letter on regulations for keeping trout was considered along with trout fry deliveries and society rule revisions.
Auckland reports Dr Pardy calling for compulsory hygiene teaching and regular school medical inspections. He proposes competent dentists for State school children, dental dispensaries in chief centers, free dentist consultations for volunteers, regulated fees, and state subsidies to raise public health standards. He also advises endowing dental dispensaries as a charitable gift.
A Adelaide reader recounts severe bowel paralysis after surgery and credits Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills with reliable relief. The testimonial claims the Pills regulate the bowels, improve liver and kidney function, and strengthen the entire system, urging others to publish the praise.
A fragment notes a man vainly offering sovereigns on London reign as expectations fade. The record mentions over £21 worth of Abbay Priest remaining unclaimed, with the scene left eclipsed by silence and neglect.
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