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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 07, 1909

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Siberia Clip Sells Keenly In London May Sales

Mr 8 3 Hollings, Bradford wool expert, reports Arthur Harding’s Siberia clip selling in London with strong competition. New Zealand origin with crossbreds bringing up to 134d for America, noted as better classed than last year, good length, lustre and scouring qualities. Emphasizes parasite control via Quibell's Powder Dip as key for top wool markets.

Siberia Hollings Bradford Arthur Harding London New Zealand America B. Hollings Quibell

Deaths and accidents across Wellington and South Island

Wellington reports William Higginson aged 25 died of pneumonia after five weeks of illness. Hokitika notes John Regan found shot in Ross with uncertain cause. Dunedin records Colm McLean aged 32 killed in a horse accident near Waikouaiti. Invercargill records William Symes, an elderly pensioner, found dead from heart disease after a Sunday walk.

Wellington William Higginson Dixon Street New Zeaa Dunedin Colm McLean Goodwood Waikouaiti Invercargill Wiliam Symes Forest Hill

Heavy rain floods rivers in Gisborne district

Weather bulletin from Gisborne reports heavy rain since 5 a.m. yesterday. All rivers in the district are in a flooded state but no serious damage is reported.

Gisborne

Scout executive formed to coordinate Dominion movement

Per Press Association. Wellington September 6. The Boy Scout movement throughout the dominion is being co-ordinated by the constitution of an executive. Major Costrave of Kaiapoi holds the rank of dominion Chief Scout, Colonel Snow is appointed commander of the South Island, Dr R H Macgill of Wellington is in command of the North Island. Mr Hector McLeod of Wellington secretary for the North Island will keep the register of patrols for that division. Commands to control work in various centres are about to be established.

Wellington Dominion Major Costrave Kaiapoi Snow South Island R. H. Macgill North Island Hector McLeod

Sly grog selling fined in Wellington Police Court

Charlie Cunningham of the New Idea Supper Room on Tory Street was fined £10 on two charges of sly grog selling on Sunday. Plain clothes officers described a table with twenty or thirty men, half-empty bottles, and glasses.

Per Press Association Wellington Charlies Cunningham New Idea Tory Street

Fires Hit Auckland and Christchurch Buildings

FIRES AUCKLAND September 6 a fire on premises in Lower Queen street occupied by Mr J Green damaged stock valued at £950 insured in the New Zealand office for £485. CHRISTCHURCH September 6 a fire in Sumner at three o'clock this evening gutted a lemonade factory building unoccupied since March owned by Mr W Collie insured for £200 in the Ocean office.

Auckland Lower Queen Street J. Green New Zealand Christchurch Sumner Erning

Rethinking Early Cancer Surgery and New Findings

The Imperial Cancer Research Fund backs early surgical removal of primary tumors as justified, while Dr Bashford argues against congenital or embryonic origins for cancer. Indian data link skin cancer to carrying coal dust near skin, and French research notes possible cancer serum effects on microcolony forms, urging cautious interpretation amid limited cures.

Imperial Cancer’ ‘Research’ Fund Bashford India Kashmir Doyen France Paris The Times Whmost

Cable News Roundup From Sydney and London

Reports from Sydney detail an Australian labour recruiter Lindsay speared to death by natives in the Bismarck Archipelago with body consumption alleged. New South Wales liquor traffic review shows a yearly drink bill of £5,969,579 averaging £3 7s 6d per person. Rugby Union expels McIntyre and Gavin who joined the League. New South Wales wheat area rises to 2,240,400 acres, with total grain area up 477,000 acres. A French steamer reports a massacre at New Hebrides of a captain and crew. looting follows. Brisbane Mayor welcomes visiting Chambers of Commerce delegates. Londres: jockey Frank Wotton wins three races at Lewes, totaling 102 wins this season. Lord Selborne departs for South Africa.

Sydney Bismark Lindsay New South Wales Rugby Union McIntyre Gavin New Hebrides Espiegle Bay Brisbane Chambers of Commerce

Change in governorships from British press reports

The Star claims Lord Dudley will retire soon and become Viceroy of India, with Lord Plunket taking over as Governor General of Australia, while government sources in Sydney deny the retirement report and say no such move is known. Lord Plunket’s term as Governor of New Zealand ends June 20 next year.

Per Press Association Sydney the Star Lord Dudley Lord Minto India Lord Plunket Australia Government House Wellington T. Carroll Auckland Herald Lord Plunkett New Zealand

WRECK OF THE MAORI Report From Plymouth Survivors Reach Port

Fifteen survivors from the steamer Maori have reached Plymouth aboard a United States gunboat. An engineer named Marwood described the Cape coast as the worst sight he has seen and criticized wireless telegraphy arguing funds should be spent on lights to save ships.

London Plymouth Marwood Cape Coe

Zam Buk Heals Ulcerated Leg Says Croydon Woman

Mrs E Ayers of 15 Edwin Street Croydon Sydney reports lasting leg ulcers healed in weeks after Zam Buk balm. She had medical advice and other remedies with no relief until Zam Buk, bought 1s 6d or 3s 6d per pot, proved effective. Her testimonial urges others to try the product.

E. Ayers Edwin Street Croydon Sydney Ayers Nin Sichara

Ministers Arrive in Auckland for Drainage and Farm Work

In Auckland on September 6, Hon G Fowlds and Hon D Budde toured the improved farm settlements and major drainage works at Piako Bywamp. The Prime Minister is due September 30 with Parliament opening soon after Sir Joseph Ward arrives in Wellington. Farmers discuss car costs, praising Vulcan cars for economy. G H Carson Cycle and Motor Works offers demonstrations in Ashburton. Also listed is a patent peppermint remedy for chest complaints.

Auckland G. Fowlds D. Budde Brunday Jowles Joseph Ward Wellington Vulcan Vulcan Motor and Engineering Company, Limited Southport England G. H. Carson Cycle and Motor Works Tancred Street Ashburton

High Commissioner's Report on New Zealand Meat Prices

Wellington September 6 The Department of Industries and Commerce received a cable from the High Commissioner in London dated September 4 noting a better tone in the mutton market with slight price advances across grades and no material rise expected until lant stocks in Canterbury and North Island are reduced. Lamb demand up for heavy weights but prices unchanged. Beef market quiet with good supply. butter market firm with better demand for good quality. Grain market very quiet with Australian off coast bids and new crop for Jan-Feb at 47s 6d.

Wellington Department of Industries and Commerce High London Canterbury North Island New Zealand Siberian

Looking-Glass Omens Across Cultures and Customs

The piece surveys beliefs about infants seen in mirrors and superstitions linked to glass. It cites Worcestershire and Japanese tales that viewing one's reflection brings misfortune or twins, notes the broader fear of mirrors in storms and death, and discusses cultural practices like covering mirrors after a death and during thunderstorms.

Britain Bishop Isabella Bird Japan Shalotér Shalott Maries Jounnal Paul Brand ARTE England Scotland Frieeland France

Eyes Speak Through A Cold With Woods Peppermint Cure

A poetical notice extols Woods Peppermint Cure to restore clarity to eyes dulled by a cold. It promises quick relief to restore beauty and speaking eyes through a simple remedy.

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