Ashburton County Council Billiard Room By-law Proposed
The Ashburton County Council warns that on August 7 1908 a by law to license define and control public billiard rooms except hotel or club venues was passed and will be submitted as a special order on October 2 1908 at 12 am. A copy of the proposed by law is available at the council office Bar ing Square Ashburton for public inspection until October 2 1908. By order Frederic Mainwaring Clerk of the Ashburton County Council August 20 1908.
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Zouch Estate Proceedings Continued by A I Zouch
On behalf of the late Mr M D Zouch, Mr A I Zouch carried on the proceedings regarding the estate. The matter proceeds in the appropriate legal venue as directed by the estate’s representatives.
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Phases of the Mogon for September
Ephemeris data lists rises and bets by date from September 8 to September 18 with times. It also presents Moon phases for September noting First Quarter Last Quarter and New Moon dates and times.
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U. Ae
Second ballot proposal condemned in New Zealand parliament
The House of Representatives debated the second ballot bill, approving it 43 to 15 despite warnings that it undermines democracy. Critics cited Belgium France and Germany as failures, arguing the system reduces popular representation and risks electoral manipulation.
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Local and General highlights from Ashburton and Wellington
Mr R. Flatman M P visited Ashburton. Hast street show of New Zealand Clothing Factory bandsmen caps for Ashburton County Tyvass Band. Canterbury Land Board deferred private tenancy bids for 20 acres on Ashburton riverbed for Crown Lands ranger report. Hon R McNab backs higher land valuers salaries with grading planned within a year. Twin births surge with Wellington leading and Christchurch second. Lyttelton Harbour Board to consider lowering wharfage on general merchandise and refer rate questions to Harbour Improvement Committee. The Paparoa has sailed from London to Wellington.
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London Cement Freight Cut and Harbour Reports
The London to New Zealand cement freight rate was reduced by a decimal duty per cask. Lyttelton Harbour Board received the Coode Son and Matthews report on Sumner Canal and Second Harbour schemes. bill £2076, £60 reducible to Gisborne, deemed reasonable. Various local notes cover court remarks and community measures, including licensing for Lakes District and parish updates.
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Vocalists Named for Orchestral Society Concert Next Week
Mrs C M Brooke of Christchurch will replace Mrs Reeves who cannot perform due to illness. Mr H Stable of Ashburton debuts locally. Conductor Benne Scherck will perform Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody as part of a strong program. full house expected. Meantime County Council urges ranger residences along the water race to improve detection of irregularities and tampering.
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Fire risk at TuarangI Home prompts editor appeal
A letter warns the Tuarang i Home inmates face grave danger from inward opening doors locked at night and baton fastenings on windows, urging the editor to send a representative to inspect escape routes and prevent a dreadful calamity. The writer notes the Mayor and Mr Harper saw the problem but no action followed.
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Revival in shipbuilding sparks growth in Scotland and north England
Obituary notes Lord Sackville and Mr T Cairne dead. Shipbuilding and iron trades show revival with Clyde yards receiving forty thousand tons of new shipping in a week. The steamer Tainui launched in Belfast. Chester Jackson in New Jersey murders wife, body partly burnt. Wireless links proposed to connect Pacific islands.
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Longbeach District Horticultural Society Annual Meeting
The Longbeach District Horticultural Society held its annual meeting at the Longbeach schoolroom on Friday August 8th with small attendance. Art Watson chaired and noted sustained interest and a slight rise in members despite a poor season. Exhibitor numbers rose at the last show, though fewer entries than the prior year. Officers and committees were elected and the meeting adjourned.
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Shipping and Secret Rebates Stir Imperial Trade Debate
Captain Young reports in London that the Straits Settlement secretary accuses the Shipping Conference of secret rebates. Freight rose by £164000, secret rebates totaling £28000 favored a few firms, diverting 23851 tons of Imperial trade to Europe and pushing British tramp steamers out. Legislation to abolish rebates is now urged.
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Accidents and Injuries Reported in Christchurch
Summary of late September incidents includes H Lawrence injured by a crucible mishap at Addington Workshops, with non life-threatening injuries. Tonga Don severely injured at Sunnyside Mental Hospital drifting dray, now improving. A Rangiora dog-cart collision at the post office corner left three Miss Tuttons and Mr White shaken but unharmed. horse damaged the cart.
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Tragic Strain Clerk Found Collapsed Near Talavera
Frederick Watson a 25 year old law clerk from Dannevirke was found in a scrub near Talavera Wellington in a state of collapse. A bottle with match-head solution was near him and he reportedly drank from it. An emetic failed, the stomach pump succeeded, and he was removed to hospital. He said he was tired of life after being unable to support his wife and children and had recently been treated for insomnia.
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Market Report Week Ending September 4 Wheat and Oats
The market remains dull with few sales and stable values for wheat and oats. Quotations show milling and grade prices steady, while oats see reduced demand and price declines as buyers and sellers settle for immediate delivery.
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Timaru Grain Market Shows Depressing Trading Tone
A Timaru grain market report cites widespread lack of orders and activity. Wheat oats and potatoes are stagnant with mills buying only to meet needs and prices tied to country truck stations amid a general slump.
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