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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
3
GOMMERSGIRL reports Australian grain prices from Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide. Wheat and flour figures vary by location with Algerian oats and prime English barley cited. Quotations reflect merchant retailer ranges and brokers influence rather than fixed values.
Dunedin reports that at the New Zealand Flour Millers Association annual meeting the price of flour advanced by 1s per ton. Tariff lists sacks and bagged flour with various rates. shipping price shown at £11 10s and Invercargill price £12.
News from Auckland on March 31 describes two fatalities. Lionel Coward, second son of W Leverson Coward, drowned at Talleyru Fiji on March 29. In Le Bon's Bay a rock toppled onto seven year old Albert Donald as he clambered over rocks, injuring him severely. he died after being taken to Akaroa Hospital.
Mr Sidney Cadle auctioneer for Dalgety and Co. died after being struck by a tram in Cathedral Square Christchurch. The 40 year old, living at Papanui and known in cricket and football circles, was crossing after a slow tram approach and perished at Christchurch Hospital. Flags flew at half mast as Ashburton farming community mourned the loss.
Westport unions pledge support for Blackball miners families. The Chemical Plant Workers Union condemns actions against the law while expressing sympathy for striking workers. Canterbury Drivers' Union commits ten pounds and ongoing weekly support. Furniture Trade Union adds three pounds and three shillings to the fund.
Dan Patch paced a mile in 10.7 seconds to establish an Australian trotting record in Melbourne on March 30. The event marks a notable speed achievement in the sport.
The Hawke's Bay Amateur Boxing Association resolved to offer a £50 purse for a light weight professional contest to be held in about two months. Steps will be taken to assemble the best talent in the division for the bout.
In Invercargill on April 1 Vrnest William Clempson faced forgery charges for supplying a false education certificate for a youth seeking work in the Railway Department. The accused reserved his defence and was committed to the Supreme Court for trial.
Local bakers introduced a coupon or cash system today. A leading baker said customers welcomed the change, starting with a large supply of coupons to meet yesterday's demand, as cash payments gain traction.
OAMARU April 7 James Mitchell has decided to contest the Oamaru seat at the general election. He was an unsuccessful candidate for Oamaru at the last election.
A local ad touts Steck's Boot Store with dainty dashing footwear featuring artistic shaping and comfortable fittings in black and tan. An endless variety of evening and dress shoes is promised along with latent novelties to inspect.
A blaze on the Race Road near Wacegourse Farm consumed stacks valued at about £100. A rubbish fire in a paddock spread to closely set stacks as workers and a cabman present suspected arson before firefighters arrived quickly. The incident involved Mrs Sheaman’s former residence and Keith, a sun, witness on the roof.
At a special meeting about 23 members discussed amalgamation with Ashburton Club. They decided to keep the Old Boys name, enter senior and third grade teams, and support three local clubs for better competition. A motion to change transfer rule dates was referred to the Rugby Union.
No definite candidates have stepped forward for the mayoral chair. Councilors approached declined time demands. Mayor H. Davis has been urged to run again but has not announced. Ratepayers also pressed Mr Vater Stewart who has not given a decision. Nomination time is approaching.
Miss H. Curd resumes duties at the Borough School this morning after an extended health related absence. Pollard's Juvenile Opera Company to stage Bluebell in Fairyland at the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday evening next the 5th inst. A Tinwald district farm leased at £2 per acre per year for cropping. Christchurch ram fair observed poor breeding in flocks prompting calls for drastic action. South Island Sheep Breeders' Association to inspect all registered flocks beginning with Border Leicester. Tinwald Literary and Debating Society annual meeting set for this evening.
Arth Spribling expresses sincere thanks to the fire brigade for its service. The note acknowledges brave work and public safety dedication, highlighting appreciation from the community.
Occupiers of factories must renew registration by 1 April with the OC Return and fee as shown on the form. Shopkeepers must return the completed form Return 0 without delay. Postages to the department must be prepaid. R. and Bean, Inspector of Factories.
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