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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 22, 1900

Page

3

Open letter on public morality and local incidents in New Zealand

Mr Ashcroft publishes an open letter urging a Purity Crusade to stem what he calls a moral decline in New Zealand birth rates. He cites declining births amid population and marriages, then notes plans for a Public Trust Office building on Lambton Quay. Also reported are Caleb Lea jailed for trial after a stabbing, and the death of Charles Edward Howard by suicide amid business worries.

United Press Wernington Ashcroft Sorencr New Zealand Tate Aew Lambton Quay Public Trust Office Caleb Lea Danial Bucket Richmond Bull Charles Edward Howard Spreyidon Waatarr Edwin Ashburton Farmerg Europe America Great Britain Ayano

Balfour and Chamberlain Address Boer War Policy

The report notes multiple addresses on government policy. Balfour defends a sober social reform course and stable policy. Chamberlain asserts South African republic independence cannot return, supports imperial rule and eventual self government for colonies under occupation. He warns against government weakness.

London J Balfour Mr Chamberlain Eell

An Irish Member on the Elections

A brief mentions Irish representation in the elections with United Press Association notes and informal commentary on political dynamics and voter sentiment.

New Zealand Legislature Debates Borough Bill and Public Works

Debates cover borough consolidation, drainage powers, and population rules. The Premier moves for Royal visits and a library report prompts questions on staffing. Bills on electric telegraph termination, dairy inspections, prison offences, and railway governance advance with amendments as sessions proceed.

Cuntry Atey Jegislratuve King Library Committee Duke and Duchsea of York Ingian Solomies Moe'ign Rascall Tha Q Municipal Corporationg House of Representative Apsihat Whitneton Defence Bearer Committee Pramier Br Chamberlain New Zealand Duke and Duchess of York J. M’gowan Girle W Hall-Jones J . Ward Siilway Je Ward Lewis M’gowan Hanan Napier Supreme Court Warrington Beph Telegraph Office

Premier and Ashburton Member clash in Wellington skirmish

Wellington correspondent reports a slight clash between the Premier and Mr McLachlan on Wednesday over the Licensing Bill. McLachlan claimed the Premier was influenced by brewers and publicans to extend their base in the present business. The Premier promised to dress down the member for Ashburton and dismissed the idea of caring about his feelings.

Dunedin Wellington McLachlan Mr McLachlan Sedden Hon Louisson Crown Brewery Chriatchurch

Ashburton Show Draws Crowds Despite Weather

The MaNa AvENT parade under Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association drew large public attendance in perfect weather. Entries included twenty seven draughts, five thoroughbreds, and six roadsters and carriages, with notable stock from Mr Small and Mr Grice among others.

MaNa Avent Mesara M Stitt J Small KR Miller Shearer Denis McKendry J Gilmour Scretary W Simpson Abe Anovil Harge Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association Ereck Prand Small Aguana de Seddon Russell Lord Willowby Middlerigg Prince Mr Grice Middlerigg Prine Top Gallant Craigialea General White Lorne King Lord Stanley Craigh Lea

Farmers Co operative Association reports strong year profits and expansion

The association reports rising turnover with goods and produce totaling £ 270 000 and stock auctions £ 222 000. Net profit across branches stands at £ 16 250. Highlights include 1 460 members paying £ 35 246 in share capital, a new warehouse funded by a £ 2 700 land purchase, and a £ 7 000+ total wages bill. Edwin James Holmes is committed for theft. An arbitration award outlines revised wage rules and working hours for the Typographical Union.

Timarg Farmers’ Cooperative Association Ehars Geraldina Woamever Edwin James Holmes Court of Arbitration Typographical Union

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