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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 15, 1908

Page

4

EGS Announces Takeover of Havelock Street Painting Firm

Ashburton district residents are informed that EGS has taken over the business formerly run by his brother in Havelock Street as painter paperhanger and decorator. A large stock of oils varnish and related supplies is carried and skilled workmen can be sent to any part of town or country on short notice. Address Have lock Street next H Stephenson s.

Ashbureton and Havelock Street Eoligits Warlaien Havelock Strelt H. Stephenson Abbey T. Grooks Expressman Ashburton District W. Pickles West Street N.Z. Express Company Vancleve Lamb's Road Quingey Gracie Harold Mand S Vassar Fritz Franz Heir Verax Vestina Durbar Vanish Buchre Verity Apeiee Henrietta Australasia Burlington B Limbeam Moonbeam Twilight Starlight Vivandiere Daylight Quincey Burington-Junz St. Louis Burlington Junz Velvet Faithsul Cinders Ben Hur Birlingham Young Burlington Mise Burlington St. Symon St. Wilda Roxie Sunshine Sir Joe Smin Daybreak Don Cleve J. A. Buckland Pine Ridge Hoe Sockburn Plumpton Christchurch Tslecrams Glenie S.W. Scott

Tailoring by Perception and Comfort Over Rules

The text argues that true tailoring relies on perception and matching a suit to the wearer and purpose. It emphasizes assisting customers in choosing suiting, shaping it to be comfortable and correctly fitted, and adapting methods case by case to achieve satisfaction.

Brimstone and Treacle Lozenges Sell in Shops

A vintage notice touts Brimstone and Treacle Lozenges for spring cleaning health. It promotes a morning dose for children and a sarsaparilla option for adults, pricing an ounce bottle at 28s 6d with sixty doses per bottle.

Successful Clearing Sale At Ashburton Works

Messrs H Matson and Ca on behalf of Mr Matthew Spencer held a brisk clearing sale at Ashburton Works with buyers from across the district. Prices realised included sheep hoggets and rams, horses cattle pigs and farm implements notably yearling colt £16 and grey mare £31. Catering by Mrs Beech praised. sale finished with all lots cleared at favorable market values.

H. Matson Matthew Spencer Ashburton Works Spencer Beech Lena Berkshire Tamworth Dray and Srame Duncan Grebber Cambridge

Farewell to Hinds Stationmaster Mr Fastier at village gathering

A large Hinds gathering bid farewell to stationmaster and postmaster Mr Fastier and his wife after four years at the Hinds railway station. Mr John Farrell chaired the program featuring songs recitations and duets. Mr Fastier received a purse of sovereigns and their best wishes for prosperity in their new home.

Hinds Fastier John Farrell Piangpelo Chisnall Greer McKeage G Muckle N. Gibbs Farrell Pastier Dobson McDowell Bennett Jane

Frozen Meat and Grain Market Quotes from London

The Frozen Meat Trades Association at Smithfield issues market quotations for standard parcels based on representative shipments. Mutton North Island 30 16d best brands 318 16d. Lamb Southland 55 16d. Beef Forequarters 33d hindquarters 44d. River Plate beef unchanged. Grain ships totals show UK wheat and flour afloat 1 850 000 quarters and Continent 1 725 000 quarters. Atlantic 251 000. Pacific 20 000.

London Trades Association Smithfield North Island Best Brands Southland River Plate United Kingdom Continent Atlantic Pacific

Deputation Presses Completion of Middle Island Trunk Line

A Wellington deputation of 30 to 50 local bodies and Canterbury members urged the government to fund finishing the Middle Island main trunk railway. Sir Joseph Ward acknowledged the influence but warned funds could not meet the £200,000 yearly request amid twelve million pounds of railway needs. He urged awaiting the Public Works Statement as other lines take priority.

Wellington Picton Canterbury Middle Island North Island Joseph Ward

Market Report on Meat Butter and Cheese Prices

London dated cable reports steadier meat markets with small beef supply and weak demand for mutton and lamb. Butter remains quiet but firm with Wakanui stock improving, while Canadian cheese persists at around 62s with expectations of 60s as a floor and a possible price rise.

Wellington Department of Industries and Commerce London Canterbury North Island New Zealand Wakanui Messie Dalgety and Company, Limited United Kingdom Copenhagen

Purity of Imported Seed Deliberations in Wellington

A Wellington deputation of seed importers met Minister of Agriculture Mr McNab on September 14 regarding the Agricultural Produce Sale Importation Bill. They argued the penal clause would hinder seed imports since merchants cannot guarantee seed is free of Californian thistle. McNab pledged to forward views to the Upper House committee and said no action before Sunday, noting farmers would bear eventual responsibility.

Wellington McNab New Zealand Witi Agricultural and Pastoral Committee

Maiden Handicap Sprint and Companion Postal Races List

A dense entry list outlines multiple handicaps and distances including Maiden at four furlongs, Talamba Hack at one mile, Waitaki Handicap trotting for one and a half miles, and several other races with numerous named horses such as Vagrance Spraybird Hector and Czar Kolokol. The page catalogs competitors across six furlong to two and a half mile events with many overlapping runners and placeholders.

Vagrance Royal Purple Spraybird Hector Cakewalk Waitaki Dum Dum Obligate Slavey Nisgibratha Vologda Demur Ngawers Simon Pure Talamba Czar Kolabol Sam Weller Truthful Gentleman Jim Jarpan Npawera Butterfly Bamboo River View Dora M Coradic Blackball Miss Honey Merry Prince Wild Beanie Beesie Duncan Stormy 4 Master Patchem the Copper Chevron Stanley Yet Chisel Henry M el Paso Rosadora Mystery Uncle Dugald Napoleon Gammon Bess Pussler Miss Mea Baden Wanganui Volopda Ngaivera Liver View Raba Dandy Arisaka Shirl M Lady Cardigan Phe Seer Ointment Cockleghell Cute Persuader Cathron Whirlwind Reevbloom

Marylebone Club Triumphs Over English Eleven in Cricket

The Marylebone Club's Australian team defeated the Moderate English eleven by 9 wickets. Blythe claimed 7 for 75 and 6 for 36 in a dominant bowling spell, aiding the Australian win.

London Marylebone Club Blythe

Gate takings for Auckland Otago Ranfurly Shield match

September 14 in Augeland reports gate receipts from the Saturday game between Auckland and Otago for the Ranfurly Shield totaled £205 12s.

Augeland Gates i Beteen Auckland Otags

Australian Cross Country Champion Crowned in Sydney

The five mile cross country race of Australia was won by Tuffran from Victoria in 82 minutes 30 seconds. A Bellambi colliery worker was fined one shilling for unlawfully taking part in a strike, while Livingstone the treasurer for Mr J C Williamson vanished amid accounting irregularities. The weather turns cold with snowfall in the highlands, and Perth reports a strengthening Labour position with several former MPs losing seats. In Melbourne discussions, Mr Deakin investigates a possible South Africa fleet visit and potential American battleship participation.

Sydney Chan Pigasuig Australia Tuffran Victoria Bellambi Livingstone J.C. Williamson Perth Labour Gregory Melbourne Deakin

Supreme Court cases outline youths sentenced for break in and theft

At the Supreme Court on September 14 Thomas Panning Marebank and Henry Wilson, both sixteen, received two years each for breaking and entering and theft, with Marebank denying theft claims. Arthur Welham Fox admitted theft from a dwelling and attempted arson and got four years. Deeresnisi granted in Lucie Maxwell v Christopher Maxwell on grounds of misconduct.

Augkland Supreme Court Thomas Panning Marebank Henry Wilson Marehbanks Owas Waless Asi Arthur Welham Fox Deeresnisi Lucie Maxwell Christopher Maswell

Charge Against a Solicitor in Fraud Case Ends in Acquittal

At the Supreme Court C B Harden solicitor faced fraud charges over failing to account for or pay £250 in trust funds. Crown Prosecutor Loughnan led for the Crown while Wilford defended. Evidence cited alcohol impairment. jury returned not guilty after two hours deliberation at midnight.

Discharges Suspended in Dunedin Bankruptcy Court

In Dunedin on September 14, W. C. G. Pitches hotel manager at Oyphir had his discharge suspended for 18 months and John Brennsell hotelkeeper at Queensberry had his discharge suspended for nine months.

Dunedin W. CG. Pitches Oyphir John Brennsell Queensberry

Missing Fishermen Ilsen and Wallstine Off Gisborne

In Gisborne on September 14 two fishermen Ilsen a Norwegian and Wallstine a Russian sailed from Gisborne in the yacht Meteor for a day’s fishing. A westerly gale spread through Thursday raising fears the craft capsized or was blown out to sea. The men have no known relatives in the dominion.

Gisborne Ilsen Wallstine Dominion

Local Man Sentenced for Obscene Language

Whellington September 14 Me Riddell S30 today sentenced David Quinn to three weeks implicati ment with option of a fine for using obscene language.

Me Riddell David Quinn Wittinit

Watson Ordered to Col for Esnstence After Death Act

Wellington dispatch reports Vrar Watson sentenced to confinement following a death act described as taking life by his own hand. The notice notes the incident involved an age mateh, with the court ordering custody upon request.

Wellington Vrar Watson Mateh

Dust and Rain Storms Hit Dunedin Area

A severe dust storm swept Alexandra South yesterday with a cloud of dust recalling past Black Friday. Heavy rain followed along with gales around Arrow and Shotover. Livestock livers are heavily flooded, more than in years. The flood waters will affect the Clutha river and disaster looms for sheep after heavy snow.

Dunedin Alexandra South Arrow Livers Clutha

Zam-Buk Balm Heals Child After Nail Through Foot

An ambulance expert’s use of Zam-Buk Balm cured a young boy’s nail-through-foot injury in Brisbane. Mr George Jack of 678 Ann Street Vailey praised Zam-Buk after a near blood poisoning incident, noting prior case deaths. Zam-Buk touted for skin injuries with prices listed as 6d and 6d per pot.

George Jack Ann Street Vailey Brisbane Zau-Buk Air Jack Jack Dack Toowoomba

Unclaimed Sovereigns and Abbey Distributions Update

Report notes unclaimed sovereigns overspread Abbey distributions with Over lea Tin returned in exchange for Coupons, reflecting a progress update and ongoing redemptions.

Ashburton Rugby Union Holds Final Meeting of Season

The Ashburton Rugby Union closed its season with Mr W G Roberts presiding. Canterbury Rugby Union certified correct grades for seven a side champions Old Boys Christchurch Merivale and Lyttelton. The Union accepted an invitation from the AFG social and agreed to seek A and P Association ground rights for two seasons April to September.

Ashburton Rrughy Union W. G. Roberts Canterbury Rugby Union Old Boys Christchurch Merivale Lyttelton Garard Ashburton Association A.F.G A. and P. Association St. Stephen'’s

Ashburton Borough School Committee Meets on Space and Medals

The Ashburton Borough School Committee held its monthly meeting with members present including W Craighead and Rev H Bellhouse. They discussed budget allocations, the No-License bazar date, appointment of Ma G Schneider as headmaster, relief master Mr Bruce, school attendance figures, distribution of Dominion Nav medals, garden layouts, and the use of a condemned room due to space and health concerns.

Ashburon Borough W. Craighead A. Hewson Co. Matthews T M. Mayk B. ‘T. Missen T. H. Andrill Jirgyle D. Cunningham Bellhouse Board of Education Ontee Harrigan ‘Lee Education Board Ma G. Schneider Ashburton Bruce Richmond Purchase H. E. Bellhouse Howson H. E. Bellhouge Hewson H. EB. Bellhouse Edication Board Mc Matthews North Canterbury Alv Hewson Mr Purchase Mathews Messrs Argyle and Clark Saeer OE

Education Board Letters to Painters Union Over Instructor Decision

Hawke's Bay Education Board resolved at a meeting on September 14 to send a letter back to the Painters Union of Workers objecting to the board appointing a painting instructor without Union consent.

Napier Hawke's Bay

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