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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 17, 1908

Page

2

Town properties in Ashburton area advertise houses and land

Real estate notices describe multiple properties in Ashburton including a near Domain one acre section with a four year old six room house, corner Cass and William Streets land with a six room dwelling, Wills and William Streets one acre residence with windmill and garden, and suburban sites on Allenton Winter's Road and Brucefield Avenue. Rentals offered at Cartiers Terrace and Princess Street with land, plus money to lend on freehold security.

Peter Street Domain Cass William Strebets Wills and William Streets Ashburton Allenton Aibiate Carters Terrace Tinwald Princess Street

Ephemeris Sun September 1960 Phases And Perigee

The page lists sun positions for September 1960 with daily values around 5.50 to 6.53 and notes lunar phases: first quarter full moon last quarter and new moon dates. It also marks perigee and apogee timings in September.

Ephemeris SUN New Much Perigee Apores Ae BO P.m

Farmers' Union leaders attack Parliament over Second Ballot Bill

At a Worth Canterbury branch meeting, G W Leadley derided MPs for passing the Second Ballot Bill without opposition, calling it legislation by measurement and urging farmers to heed the broader community. The Otago and Canterbury reports discuss stock feeding in Central Otago, an unusually dry season, and a Glen Crona farm record showing substantial dairy and pig profits supplemented by grass and hay.

Worth Canterbury Farmers’ Union Mrg. W. Leadley Dominion Leadley Russia Manowaty Standard Glen Crona

Ashburton News Roundup Mixed Weather and Local Elections

Local items report rains and snow in the district and a shift to southerly gales. Community notices include Hampstead Youth Board vacancies filled, cricket club mourning its president, Trinity College of Music exam results, and various local social and railway developments.

Ashburton Gilégessins Trinity College of Music London Margaret Fouhy Katherine Nealon Kathleen Small Christiana McCormick Margaret Fitzgerald Sacred Heart High School Ashburtoi

Republican nomination at Saratoga for New York governor

The Republican State convention at Saratoga renominated Mr Hughes for New York governor at the first ballot. Obituary notes Professor John C Collins of Birmingham University. White Star liners Olympic and Titanic projected at about 60 000 tons each with speeds 19 20 knots. New York society leader Mrs William Astor denounces manners of senators and Congress reps as uncouth.

New York Saratoga Mr Hughes John C. Collins Birmingham University London Churton. Collins NEW Destroyers White Star Company Olympic Queensland New Torres Straits NEW York Society William Astor Congress Smart’ Society

Primrose Entertainer Delights Ashburton In Rainy Night

Harry Primrose's Entertainer drew praise in Ashburton despite heavy rain. Performers Jock Veckie, Floreston, and Alixa Woodham won applause, with Primrose banjo and comic flair highlighted. Mrs Primrose thanked the crowd as the company vowed to return tonight with a new programme.

Ashburton Quidfellows Harr Primrose Harry Primrose Jock VecKie Floreston Alixa Woodham Biogcope Primrose

Supreme Court considers Anderson v James on rebuild and buy option

In Christchurch Supreme Court yesterday Mr Justice Denniston presided over Anderson v James. The dispute stems from a fire destroying Mrs Andersons house occupied by the defendant. The judge weighed damages for negligence against a counter claim for lease options. The case adjourned without a final judgment as counsel argued three possible outcomes and a memorandum of points was ordered.

Justice Denniston Banco Supreme Court Christchurch Anderson V Alpers Purnell Mer Parnell

Government and Volunteers Debate Fool’s Paradise Claim

In Wellington today the House of Representatives discussed Robert McNab’s remark that New Zealanders were living in a fool’s paradise over not urging more youth into volunteer service. MPs urged action including compulsory training for under 31s and criticized Defence Department performance. The Premier defended government support and care for volunteers.

Per Press Association Wellington House of Representatives Tlon Robert MacNbb von Tempsky New Zealand James-Allen Bruce McNab Defence Massey Alen Duncan Defence Department

Bronchial Cough Cure Ad Priced at Sixpence

An old advertisement promotes Woods Gorse Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs priced at 6d. The small note hints at remedial use and ready availability in the period catalog.

Woods

Morocco Treachery Reported In Historical Note

A September 16 entry reports a traitor handing over Abugai to the Hasidists in Morocco, marking a notable act of betrayal in the period.

Morocco

Persia Set to Promulgate New Election Law

The Times St Petersburg correspondent reports the Shah will soon issue a new electoral law and convene the Moejliss Parliament. If he fails, Russia warns this could threaten his throne and life.

Per Press Association London the, Times St. Petersburg Russia

Ulemas Appeal to Shah for New Parliament in Persia

In Teheran on September 16 the Northern Persia Ulemas urged the Shah to summon a new Parliament amid rising political pressure. They called for constitutional reform and broader representation in the government.

Teheran Persia

Sinn Fein League Appeals Irish Americans Boycott Mission

The Sinn Fein League of America urges Irish Americans to refuse contributions to Redmond and Devlin’s U S mission, arguing the £25,000 yearly spent on Nationalist members is wasted or denationalises the Irish. The Times notes waning American public interest in the Irish question.

Association—Copyright New York Sinn Tein League of America Messra Redmond Devlin America London The Times

Six men to stand trial for Kaghnasemi bomb conspiracy

In Calcutta six men connected to the late approver Gossain are sent for trial on charges tied to a bomb conspiracy at Kaghnasemi. Sedition leader Sarma gets five years in transportation at Coimbatore, with Sibbas Ram and Chandra each sentenced to one year hard labor for running a school manufacturing bombs. Tilakhan sails to Rangoon to start his sentence.

Per Présé Association Calcutta Gossain Kaghnasemi Sarma Coimbatore Sibbas Ram Chandra Tilakhan Rangoon

Attempt to wreck a train in eastern Bengal

A bomb was thrown at a passenger train in eastern Bengal on September 16. No injuries were reported.

Oaloutpa Bengal

Dinizulu Trial Panel Named by Durban Court

Durban dispatch lists the trial commissioners for Dinizulu as Sir W. Smith a Transvaal Supreme Court judge, H G Boshoff a Native High Court judge of Natal, and Mgr H Shepstone son of the late Sir Theophilus Shepstone, overseeing the proceedings.

Per Press Association Durban Dinizulu Sir W. Smith Supreme Court of the Transvaal H. G. Boshoff Native High Court of Natal Mgr H. ©. Shepstone Gir Theophilas Shepstone

Capetown Officers Arrest Smith in Farm Purchase Fraud

Capetown Town Clerk EF Smith has been arrested on a fraud charge related to a municipal farm purchase. His brother Septimus Smith was arrested in Australia two weeks ago, charged as an accessory to the transaction.

North Island Canterbury Museum New Zealand Auckland Timaru Herald Capetown Ef, Smith Woodstock Septimus Smith Australia

Canadian Woollen Trade Decline Cited by Rolland

At the Canadian Manufacturers' Association Convention in Montreal Mr Rolland warned that Canada's woollen industry has steadily declined. He cited imports valued at £1,400,000 for the year ending April 1897 and £2,400,000 for the year ending April last, plus declines in capital, employment, and product value since 1900. He urged higher wool duties to preserve the industry.

Montreal Rolland Canadian Manufacturers’ Association Canada

Australian delegates make restrained showing at Eucharistic Congress

London September 16 Australian Dishaps took no specially prominent part in the Congress. The report notes a low profile presence and limited participation by Australian delegates during proceedings.

London

Inter-Parliamentary Union Congress Seeks Arbitration

At Berlin twenty one countries attend the Inter-Parliamentary Union Congress. Air Carnegie proposes inviting Britain France and the United States to join Germany in declaring that world commerce requires arbitration to settle international disputes. The Kaiser would choose to abolish wars if invited. All parties could not afford to reject the invitation.

Per’ Press Association Berlin Inter-Parliamentary Union Congress Air Carnegie Britain France United States Germany

Pernicious Institution Mention Sparks Legal Push

In Sydney a plaintiff won 450 pounds in damages against the Freeman and Wallace Medical Institution. A jury rider urged legislation to suppress such amicable institutions. In Melbourne Lord Dudley urged action to curb cancerous growth waiting to hinder progress. Hobart reports the Licensing Bill drops a clause banning barmaids.

Sydney Freeman and Wallace Medical Institution Melbourne Lord Dudley Hobart

The Unwritten Law a monstrous proposition

Mr Justice Hood reviewed an unwritten law case and found the assault by the girl's father proved with no valid defence. He rejected American notions of unwritten law, ruling no British court would uphold such a proposition. Hood set aside the magistrate’s verdict and fined the defendant 40 shillings.

Per Press Association Melbourne Justice Hood America Hood

Empire Rifle Match Scores From Australia and New Zealand

In the Empire Post and Telegraph Rifle Match the New South Wales team scored 881 amid wet weather and a strong wind. The Victorian team posted 959. Wellington shooters in the Empire Postal Rifle Match totaled 759 points across different Empire ranges.

Sydney New South Wales Wellington Empire

Masterton Shooting Case Charged Man Committed for Trial

Tobias Miller was committed for trial in Masterton on a charge of attempting to murder Ernest Hight by shooting with a revolver. Bail was refused.

Masterton Tobias Miller Ernest Hight

Compensation Awarded in Catlins Railway Case

In Dunedin in September 1916 Judge Williams announced the Compensation Court decision in Kirk v the Minister of Public Works. The claim for £335 for land taken for the Catlins railway was settled with a payment of £155 to the plaintiff and each party to bear own costs.

Dunedin Justice Williams Kirk Minister of Public Works Catlins

Creamer and Michel Corse for Manukau Seat Clash

The General Election report notes A A Creamer Grey Lynn Council member and No-licence advocate and H L Michel Westland candidate addressing a large meeting. Dr Newman is sought as a candidate for the Wellington Suburbs seat. he has not been active in politics for about fifteen years.

Auckland A. A. Creamer Grey Lynn Manukau H. L. Michel Milles- Department Newman Lington Suburbs Wellington House of Representatives

Point in Law in Wellington Magistrate Court

In Wellington on September 17 a magistrate's court heard an argument over whether Captain Cliffe of the Tongarirs failed to sign and issue a seaman's discharge certificate. The Rimutaka lay in the stream and a fireman was missing. the man was transferred from Tongar, not discharged. The magistrate reserved his decision.

Wellington Cort Cliffe

Fire destroys wooden portion of Timaru cottage

Fire damaged two rooms of a brick cottage owned by J Doull and insured with Atlas and Victoria. Occupied by GP Gerrie auctioneer, the family were away when the blaze started. The property loss was reported at about £350 with insurance. The incident prompted an ashburton visit for further inquiry.

Timaru J. ‘Doull Atlas Victoria GP. Gerrie Sta Gertie Abesent Tina Mt Gerrig Iwas Ashburton

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