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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 07, 1908

Page

2

Ashburton Mail and Guardian Moves to New Building

The Commercial Department and all sections move to the new building on the old site. All departments commercial literary and mechanical are now under one root.

Literary Mechaniccal Labour Department Great Britain New Zealand Times Ireland Dominion New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association Iit S. Halliday Massey-Harris

Oil fuel and gas engines to replace steam in British warships

British experiments over years show gas engines may supplant steam in future warships. Oil and coal dual furnaces prove successful, turbines replace reciprocating engines, and oil only torpedo boats set speed records. Admiralty still mandates coal oil dual-fuel ships for security.

Admiralty Mars Hannibal Admiral May Admiral Wilson United Kingdom

Methven Farmers Plan Dairying Drive For Prosperity

Methven district farmers commit to dairying with earnestness seeing future prosperity tied to milk production. At a recent meeting Aldridge reported creamery cheque returns per cow ranging from £9 to £13 for eight months, highlighting cooperative methods as preferable for rural dairying.

Methven Aldridge Staveley Dominion Methyer

Women to demand railway reform and carriage separation

The text calls for necessitous support and urges government action to provide separate compartments for women on all trains in the dominion. It also presses for immediate steps to end the pernicious habit of drinking on board public railway trains to prevent inconvenience to travelers, especially women. The Women's Christian Temperance Union seeks early effective measures.

T. Barber J. H. Rule Women’s In Christian Temperance Council Union Christchurch Liil Isa Women’s Christian Temperance Union Victoria

Local and General News From Hamilton and Surrounds

At the Hamilton Borough Council meeting the Mayor defended the gasworks purchase citing legal limits and value. Other items note an Ashburton eggs sale, hare shooting, land sales, weather signals, and various public notices. News covers fisheries eggs, Timaru co op works, drainage contracts, and education requests for Hamilton’s high and technical schools.

Hamilton Waikato

Shury confined by illness and NZ machinery price claim clarified

An update on local affairs notes Mr A H Shury bedridden with a severe illness. MP A G Hardy corrects a Press Association report about New Zealand machinery prices, stating 40 percent dearer than Australia, not 150 percent.

A. G. Hardy M.P Press Association House of Representatives New Zealand Australia Orchestral Society Oddfellows’ Hall Benno Scherck Oc, M. Brooke HH. “State Wblte

Invercargill Council Rejects Canterbury Request on Judge

The Southland Trades and Labour Council cannot endorse the Canterbury Trades Council request to remove Mr Justice Sim. It congratulates Mr McCullough on issuing an outspoken minority report.

Invercargill Southland Trades and Labour Council Canterbury Trades Council Justice Sim McCullough

Canterbury and Otago Draw in Christchurch Rugby Clash

Canterbury and Otago played to an 8-8 draw in Christchurch on September 7, with both teams scoring in a tight football match.

Canterbury OTAGO Christchurch

Wellington Defeats Manawatu in One-Sided Match

Wellington hammered Manawatu 46 to ? at Athletic Park in a representative clash. Wellington dominated throughout, securing a hollow but decisive win over the visitors this afternoon.

Wellington Manawatu Athletic Park

New Zealand Footballers Edge Ballarat In Melbourne

The New Zealand team defeated Ballarat by one point after a tight contest at the Australian Tournament in Melbourne. The final scores were New Zealand three goals and behinds to Ballarat three goals and behinds.

Melbourne New Zealand Ballarat

Wellington Ladies Hockey Tourney Results

In Wellington Day's Bay games drew a large crowd for the ladies hockey tournament. Canterbury defeated Wellington A 4–0, Hawke's Bay beat Wairarapa 5–0, Nelson defeated Wairarapa B 8–0, and Wellington B had a bye. Junior matches saw Wellington A 2–0 Hawke's Bay, Horowhenua 6–0 Wanganui, and Wellington B byes.

Willington Day's Bay Canterbury Wellington A Hawke's Bay Wairarapa Nils Nelson Wellington Hawke’s Bay Horowhenua Wanganui

Telegraph Cables and Global News From September Reports

The dispatches note delays on boned meat import prohibition in London and Berlin's Baptist Congress closing with peace sentiments. King Edward’s homeward progress and health praised, London reception reported. Royal Portugal decrees set high royal allowances and state transfer of royal residences. New York coverage condemns Harry Thaw’s opulent prison quarters and overcrowding concerns.

Berlin International Baptist Congress Strasburg Europe Vienna Edward de Ott London King Edward British Olympian Association Portugal Lisbon Manuel Duke of New York Harry Thaw Malierwan

Motor Mania and Murder Near Genoa Fatal Car Crash

A motor car carrying the two daughters of the Marquis of Revedia struck and killed the child of engineer Galeri near Genoa. In a subsequent outburst, the father killed the younger daughter and the chauffeur with a revolver. The car, driverless, was wrecked and the elder girl was severely injured.

Rome Revedia Galeri Genoa Inva

Antarctic Discoveries Reported By Scottish Expedition

Dr W Bruce told the British Association in Dublin that findings from the Scottish Antarctic expedition indicate a prehistoric continent twice the size of Europe once existed in that region.

Per Press Association London Bruce British Association Dublin Europe

Russian Holy Synod Denounces Tolstoy Birthday

The Russian Holy Synod on September 6 branded Count Leo Tolstoy a backslider and ordered true believers to abstain from Tolstoy’s 80th birthday celebrations while instructing priests to refute his writings.

Per Press Association ST. Petersburg Russian Holy Synod Leo Tolstoy

Wise and Generous Hopes From India Affairs

Sir Shenham Clarke congratulates Dadabhai Naoroji on his eighty eighth birthday and wishes for India progress. Naoroji responds that timely reforms could restore faith in British justice and advance reforms for the people.

Press Association London Sir Shenham Clarke Bombay Dadabhai Naoroji India Naoraji

Morocco reports defeat of Mulai Hafid forces confirmed

A report via Press Association confirms Mtugui defeated a section of Mulai Hafid's forces with great slaughter. Berlin notes satisfaction at Franco-Spanish note recognizing Mulai Hafid on accession and Abdel Aziz obligations. London reports discord among assailants at Bedonib with 3800 killed and 500 wounded Tuesday.

Per Press Association Morocco Mtugui Mulai Hafid Berlin Germany Mulai Flafid Algeciras Abdel “Aziz Abdel Aziz London Bedonib

Moroccans acclaim German consul Dr Vassal at Mulai Hafid

In Morocco on September 5, tribes widely acclaim Dr Vassal the German consul, believing Germany is recognized and supported by Mulai Hafid. The scene underscores German influence in Moroccan affairs.

Morocco Dr Vassal Germany Mulai- Hafid

Natal Premier Promises Referendum on Closer-Union

Durban reports the Premier of Natal in the Assembly promised a referendum on closer-union constitutional terms to be drafted at the upcoming national convention of the South African colonies, alongside the general election.

Per Press Association Durban Natal

Fatalities in New Zealand Accidents Include Three Cases

Reports from Auckland and Christchurch dated September 7 describe Thomas Moors eighteen killed when a tree fell during bush felling at Temata. Thomas Tonge injured by a dray at Spraydon died Saturday. an inquest is set for this morning. A ten month old child, Charles Burrows, severely burnt at Bod field near Hornby after clothes caught fire. taken to Christchurch Hospital.

Auckland Thomas Moors Temata Christchurch Thomas Tonge Spraydon Charles Burrows Bodfield Hornby

Fire at Timaru church destroys sacristy and vestments

A fire at a Catholic church in Timaru early today destroyed the sacristy and vestments kept there. The fire brigade prevented spread beyond the sacristy. Damages are estimated at £250 and covered by the New Zealand office.

Timaru Newt Zealand Office

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