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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 28, 1908

Page

3

Dominion Day Celebrations at Longbeach and Mayfield Schools

Dominion Day was marked at Longbeach school with a flag salute, a speech by Mr Watson, medal presentations by Mr John McLauchlan, and a brief address by Rev. C H Standage. In Mayfield, Mr C W Withell addressed the ceremony, the flag was saluted, and medals were awarded to 49 of 51 on the roll.

Longbeach Watson John McLauchlan C.H. Standage Mayfield School C. W. Withell

Dominion Day Troop Review and School Celebrations

AUCKLAND September 26 troops on the outer Dominion Day parade numbered 1060 men, inspected by Lieutenant-Colonel C.G. Wolfe before a march past. Speeches and medal presentations followed at the schools. GREYMOUTH September 24 Dominion Day marked by fine weather, bunting, flag salute, National Anthem, speeches by the Mayor Education Board Stipendiary Magistrate head master and Rev R Stewart. Medals to children and gift bags of confectionery.

Auckland B. Wolfe Greymouth Education Board R. Stewart Ward Gray

Message from Sir Joseph Ward on New Zealand Dominion birth

Wellington September 26 Sir Joseph Ward to a Post reporter marks the first anniversary of New Zealand's dominion status He praises national pride climate wealth and the pioneers while stressing that greatness rests on character and individual effort. He urges duty to fulfill a destiny as a proud dominion under the Empire.

Wellington Josep Ward New Zealand

Ashburton Show Alters Prize Schedule and Entries

The Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association announces major changes to last year’s schedule. Hackneys may compete in hunter and harness classes. a four-Clydesdale group class is added. light horse times shift to 9 30 am on day one. ram classes redefined by age with new pair ram hogget class. halfbred sheep reduced to three per pen. two new butter prize classes and three new preserves and jelly classes added. Schedule booklets sent to members and available from the secretary.

Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association Dominion Leicester Border Shropshire AG Vancleve Lamb's Road Ashburton Quincey Vancleve Gracie Harold Maw Vassar Brite Rang Heir Verax Brana Vesta Durbar Vanish Euchre Verity Grace Henrietta Australasia Burlington B Sunbeam Moonbeam Twilight Starlight Vivandiere Daylight An Quincey Hurlington St. Louis Burlington Velvet Faithful Cinders Ben Hux Burlingham Young Burlington Miss Burlington St. Lewis St. Symon St. Kilda Roxie Sir Joe Gmin da Break Don Cleve Rich Bay J. A. Bucklaw Pine Ridge N.S.W N.Z Seckburn Plumpton Christchurch Glonie W. Scott

Sudden death of Samuel Bolton Young in hospital

Wellington reports Samuel Bolton Young died suddenly at the hospital last evening after a brief admission, appearing to suffer a fit.

Wellington Samuel Bolton Young

Safe loot missing after theft from Lambton Quay shop

A safe containing about £70 in cash and items described as silk and cigarettes was stolen from a Chinese fruiterer’s shop on Lambton Quay last evening. The safe was later found in the harbour today with its contents missing.

Wellington Lambton Quay

Pigeon Race in Dunedin Sets New Time Record

Dunedin hosts the Homing Pigeon Club race from Ashburton to Dunedin covering 150 miles. Entries numbered 151 from 26 lofts. best time 2 hours 17 minutes by Finnegans Monsignor and Evans.

Dunedin Ashburton Dominion Finnegans Monsignor Evans

Wanaka to search for barque Loch Lomond

The Wanaka left the Bluff today for Timaru to take extra bunker coal and stores before sailing on Tuesday for the Auckland Islands. Captain Stott, formerly of the Aparima, will command, with four experienced seamen aboard.

Dunedin Wanaka Timaru Auclland Isles Loch Lomond Stott Aparima

Conference of Miners Delegates Forms New Zealand Federation

A conference of miners delegates will be held here next month to form a New Zealand Federation. The gathering aims to unite mining unions under a single federation and advance common labor interests.

Wellington New Zealand

Green Island coalminers seek Conciliation Board chair guidance

Green Island coalminers disappointed by the Arbitration Court award will invite the Conciliation Board chairman to help settle issues not covered by the ruling.

Dunedin Green Island Coalminers Conciliation Board

Poultry Sale Noted at Canterbury Cooperative Sale

Dominion Day drew a steady crowd as Commiergirl Canterbury Co operative League Practice and Poultry Company reports strong poultry demand. Prices ranged roosters 4s 6d to 7s 10d hens 4s 6d to 6s 9d ducks 3d to 10s geese 5s to 10s turkeys up to 16s per pair eggs in high demand with firm pricing.

Canterbury Co-operative Lge, Practice and Poultry Company, Ltd

Public meeting backs vote on election misinformation law

A Petone gathering approved a resolution urging that every general election candidate be asked whether they would support legislation making it an offence to influence votes before local option polls by fraud or misrepresentation, printed or otherwise.

Wellington Petone

River conditions update signals good fishing on opening day

Reports at nine warned river conditions across Rangitata Rakaia and Ashburton. Rangitata and Rakaia were clear while Ashburton data was not provided yet. Privately, Ashburton was said to be in splendid testing condition with high water quality expected to persist for the fishing season opening Thursday.

Rangitata Lear Rakaia Ashburton Hambletonian Prince Imperial Derringcatte Impatient Prince Alert Prince Warbeck Imperialism Hamlin Prince Randle Imperial Girl Advocate Ena Glenie McDonnell Racecourse Road

Private Sale Interest Expressed for Listed Items

A statement from the issuer indicates willingness to accommodate private sale discussions and show the items to intending purchasers. The text signals readiness to proceed with private transactions and inquiries.

Tender Notice Closing Night Draws Near

SHOW NIGHTS announces tenders close with Chairman Mr H. Craighead on October 10, inviting bids for the forthcoming event.

H. ©. Craighead

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