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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
3
Capetown reports the line from Bloemfontein to Kimberley has been opened. Chinese on the Rand reach 26,504 by end of March, per AP copyright dispatch.
Obituary from Sydney reports Mr Hungerford a former New Zealand railway contractor and race horse owner died at 79. Melbourne note says Archdiocese press letter states Canon Nash charge No 2 dismissed and archbishop does not regard Nash permanently incapacitated from church service.
The Boga castaways have arrived in Sydney. Captain Bishop describes the sinking as a masterful act that could not have enabled the steamer to reach shore. Chief engineer McCubbin cites unusual circumstances, noting no water in midship or engine room before sinking and rumors of a stowaway death.
The magisterial court here dealt with vaccination breaches, maintenance arrears, and by laws including driving without lights. A liquor sale case involving Johnston and Sutherland was heard with testimonies on beer consignment and a keg found at the premises. Civil action by Bernard Kennedy against John Burgess concluded with a judgment for the plaintiff and costs.
A Meronan district farmer reports blight returning to turnip crops in the same pattern as last year. He notes some turnips dying completely due to root-attacking grubs. The Cash Cy cling Club’s winter quadrille class opening, advertised for last evening, was postponed because of counter-attractions.
Rangiora man injured in trap accident on Tuesday regained consciousness Wednesday and showed progress, but his condition worsened by Thursday evening. In Grey mouth, farmer William Wratt of Ahaura died after falling from a train on a viaduct last night.
Enquiry at the hospital reports Mrs Dax ter and her two children still in condition after yesterday’s tragedy. Mrs Baxter died this morning. The daughter Phyllis remains unconscious and the condition is worsening.
A cablegram from Dalgety and Co.’s London office dated April 5 reports current mutton trends. Prime mutton shows a rise of 6d per cwt since the last telegram, with prices for good to prime at par to 3d higher and low to inferior grades at a slight easing.
The National Mortgage and Agency Company with Messrs H. E. Matson and Co held a large horse fair at the Arcade. Over 160 entries across mixed classes sold well with draughts and harness horses featured. Prices ranged from £5 to £43 for various aged horses and mares, including several three and five year olds.
A large entry of sheep and other stock drew good attendance at the Methven saleyards. Prices ranged with many lots selling clear at solid rates, including crossbred ewes and lambs, fat ewes, wethers, and rams from multiple firms.
O Neill's buckjumpers and hippo drome debuted in Ashburton on a vacant Havelock street site. Mr O'Neill plans a dominion tour with 40 horses 20 clover artists and 60 performers. The first show featured rough riding trick riding fan in and a venturesome shooting display by the Barnard brothers and Salt Bush Bill. Audience prizes and back-of-horse challenges drew hearty applause and strong local approval.
In warm April weather at Carlton green Melbourne Victoria defeated New Zealand 121 to 87 in the third bowling test The match featured close scores in ends with New Zealand players Smith Martin Coleman and Goldstein leading some rinks While mournful events followed with Mr D Thomas dying in Ballarat and funeral arrangements noted along with mourning bands and half mast flags
Paving and executors of the late JAS STRINGFELLOW present a complete clearing sale at Chertsey four miles from Ashburton. Live stock includes Corriedale flock sheep herds and multiple ram and ewe breeds. also Shropshire flock, horses cows and numerous farm implements and household goods. Sale starts at noon with the property offering 12 fenced paddocks a new eight room house and outbuildings.
A garbled OCR fragment lists various prices and bids such as 14s 6d and 15s Gd along with sums like 258 93 Gd and 154 6d. The line shows multiple currency values and unusual codes including 20s 10s 6a and 138 es. No coherent item or buyer context is readable.
H. M. Banner and Co will hold Special Master Auction Sales of Poultry at 165 Tuam Street. Sales listed for Saturday April 11 at 11 am Wednesday April 15 at 11 30 am and Saturday April 18 at 11 am. Auctioneer H. M. Banner promises large attendance and best prices with prompt settlement and free crate lending.
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