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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
4
Tesla presents a claims based pitch on tailoring a suit to fit customer needs. It asserts mastery of design and process to ensure comfort and exact appearance, promising satisfaction to the wearer.
Ashburton Borough Council held a fortnightly meeting with Mayor H. Davis. Finance showed a debit balance of £1240 4s 0d and revenue £83 5s 9d. Items included rates £82 and rents £25 5s 6d. The council approved £10 for the County Hospital and considered traffic bridge maintenance. Discussions covered library vacancies, reserve rents, domain concerns, and works on channelling and footpaths. The special committee advised granting an easement to Mr Lewis for the Outfall Drain with a ten year lease and £3 rent, which was adopted.
About 40 people gathered at the Dromore school room on Saturday night to bid farewell to Mr Elliott who plans to move to Ashburton. Speakers praised his work on the School Committee and friendship with locals, presenting a marble clock and toasts to Mr and Mrs Elliott. Mr Crewe was announced as his successor as songs and toasts concluded the evening.
Reports indicate all stone fruit trees show excellent promise with an abundant crop likely next season if weather stays favorable. Peach trees recover after years of partial failure and early varieties already blossom. apples remain uncertain but orchards have been dressed and pruned since the government train visit. Grass and crops advance well. gorse fences look healthy after earlier blight issues signaling a generally favorable agricultural outlook.
A Dominion Day telegram urged a nationwide salute and medals at 11 am, with school muster and a military review in Wellington and other centres. The Wellington programme detailed Basin Reserve gathering and parade to Newtown Park for a review. The council decided not to celebrate publicly on Saturday but urged citizens to hoist flags.
A testimonial claims long rheumatism and sciatic pain vanish after using Rheumo. A woman recounts years of suffering and years of failed cures before reporting relief from a single dose. The ad mentions availability at local stores and references Abbey distributions and unclaimed sovereigns.
A correspondent argues against teaching the Bible in state schools citing multiple denominations and unpaid clergy duties. The note questions who should bear religious instruction and urges parental and clerical involvement over teachers’ extra work.
The Domain Board hears a letter from the Ashburton Sports Association proposing an annual rental for the domain grounds at about £100 10s and outlines club contributions. Directors discuss balancing support for clubs with board income, noting debts of the Bowling and Tennis clubs and potential openings if the Rugby Union or other groups join or leave.
The Otago Rugby Union meeting reports a NZ Rugby Union plan for an October 1 special meeting to consider amending rules to improve the game. Proposals include abolishing the charge for free kicks, a five yard throw in from touch, penalties for ball landing in touch from kick off, reducing to fourteen players, two point goals from marks, and four 20 minute quarters. The resolutions also seek cooperation with New South Wales and Queensland unions to form an Australian Rugby Union and to allow pay for time lost during tours.
The Ashlwt on County Rugby Union met with W G Roberts II presiding. Committees were formed to draft recommendations on playing grounds for next season and a design project for medals. reports to be reviewed at the next meeting. The Old Boys Club Christchurch invited a Union representative to a function for medal presentations. An invitation was accepted and a representative will be announced. Clubs will send Accident Fund claim details for the past season.
At a Gisborne Typographical Union meeting on September 7, members refused to aid the Wellington bakers on strike. The motion upheld the Arbitration Act principle and unanimous decision not to assist the Wellington trades and labour council appeal.
At the Auckland Grocers' Assistants Union meeting on September 7, members condemned the Second Ballot Bill now before Parliament. They urged the Prime Minister to resist placing it on the Statute Bill and favored proportional representation if a change is required, fearing it aims to curb a potential third party in the House.
A local note references Sonia Bros Peppermint Cure for Brenchial coughs. The item lists prices 1s 6d and 5s 6d, indicating varying costs or package options.
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