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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 10, 1920
Page
5
A noted Australasian billiards champion, McConachy, will display billiards snooker and trick shots at Loach's Room on April 15 at 8 p m. Sharp. The notice follows various local reports including farming harvests and weather.
The Australian Press Association reports rising chances of an amicable settlement to international differences from the Ruby incident. Reds appear to be disarming quickly. A Supreme Council meeting was postponed to await events, with the hope that a settlement is in sight. Berlin reports the National Assembly set for Saturday as unions and socialists demand withdrawal of regular troops and police reorganization.
Paris papers report Germany signaling troop withdrawal but France insisting on strict compliance with the treaty. France favors a new protocol allowing police postings, framing the Ruhr crisis as a test to secure real guarantees from Germany and to unite Allies behind a tougher course.
The article discusses equal interest with Francé in enforcing the Treaty. Te Temps highlights occupied towns' strategic importance and quotes Marshal Foch on war conduct. It states Germany's power could be halved and argues the main plan is to push toward Berlin via May ence, where North and South German interests meet.
Reports from April 8 describe a tense Frankfort crowd and Moroccan guard tensions. Some sources say French officers were pelted with stones while others deny hostility, noting the crowd merely watched the Moroccan guard.
The British zone reports a growing influx of Reds interned there with about twenty thousand refugees arriving. The surge worsens food shortages and highlights transport disorganization as a key problem.
Paris dispatches note German troops in Mussen and Ruhr region activity as Reichswehr advances in Rheinisch Westphalia. French patrols patrol Frankfurt streets. Belgian troops slated to enter Ruhr. Casualties reported in Frankfurt incident. Pan German procession alleged by Le Matin.
Lieut Lenzmeyer of the Baltic Iron Division reportedly seized telegrams from Mrs Harding of the Daily News and Mr Voight of the Manchester Guardian at Essen. He had two soldiers discipline Voight in the officers presence. Voight and Harding claim the troops tied to Kapps coup and committed abuses against women workers.
Rome reports a Geneva understanding among Italy and Jugo Slavia with Lloyd George help. Italy keeps Trume and Fiume while Jugo Slavia gains Souart and sovereignty over the Suza Delta Diuma and Port Volosca.
Washington April 8 The House adopted a rule to limit debate on the peace resolution. Indications show a majority of Representatives favor the resolution.
Report from Kovno states Poland has accepted the Soviet proposal to hold a Peace Conference at Keval on April 10. The brief dispatch notes Russia, Copenhagen, and the date of April 8.
London reports official assurances that Japan has no designs on Siberia and plans full evacuation soon. Japan has withdrawn from the Amur railway though detachments guard key points. Bolshevik bands disrupt progress and threaten Japanese movement. Vladivostok remains a focal point as Tokyo seeks terms with the Provisional Bolshevik Government to curb marauders. Bolsheviks arm Koreans and foster anti Japanese groups.
State of war proclaimed at Vladivostock. Japanese forces engage in brisk fighting and disarm the Russian garrison.
In Washington on April 9, a rail strike began by insurgent switchmen in Chicago and quickly spread nationwide. About 25,000 workers are said to be striking as industries face coal shortages and closures. The Justice Department open an inquiry into possible war-law measures to end the stoppage.
General Cable reports Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock IV departing Southampton for the United States. Also noted is a Norwegian guess that Roald Amundsen may be drowned after last year's Arctic expedition. Marseille and Le Havre see a seamen's strike beginning today, while Paris notes a mutiny-related aim to paralyse port trade. Capetown anticipates Smuts retaining power with Unionist support. Washington reveals an El Paso probe of a plot to overthrow Mexico's government involving Villa allies and cross-border plans.
After a ball in San Diego ending at midnight the Prince of Wales had a quiet morning. A farewell reception was held aboard the Renown in the afternoon before the ship sailed for Honolulu.
Irish affairs report a determined assault on Roskeen barracks in Tipperary with rockets from Thurles. Reinforcements armed with rifles arrived. a fight in darkness wounded a policeman and the raiders were driven off. Separately Sinn Feiners raided a Dungavin ballroom, broke windows, removed Union Jacks, and replaced them with Sinn Fein flags before the ball resumed.
Irish pickets reappeared before the British Embassy in Washington and were arrested. The detainees complain about the diet of Irish potatoes during detention.
In Mountjoy Prison Dublin Sinn Fein hunger strikers persist with several reported in critical condition. Allan Beil's widow files a £10,000 compensation claim against Dublin Corporation.
Waikumete Hurdles saw Monopole win by a half length ahead of Khartoum and Marconi with Manukau scratched. Dominion Handicap claimed by Glen Canny with No Bother second and Aircraft third. Nursery Handicap won by Landslide with Ilumination and Lovelight following. Times noted for each event.
A reader argues that rural education suffers not from teacher shortages but from local obedience to authorities. The writer compares Canterbury to other districts, stresses the value of trained teachers and welcoming schools, and contends up-to-date education yields better land value than shack schools. The piece questions incentives for qualified teachers to serve country districts.
A New York report alleges that Judge Langam was paid a large sum to influence his rulings in the Pickford divorce case.
In Sydney a severe housing shortage drives premium offers for rental rights. Adelaide reports a land sale record at £1233 per foot in Rundle Street as the building trade stalls amid a labourers strike demanding daily pay. Brisbane notes Solomon Islands unrest over administration and a bid to form it into a Crown Colony.
Easter Monday gathering at the Library Hall crowded with residents of Ealing to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs W Acton and Mr and Mrs J Guinness. Music, singing, and recitations preceded gifts of appreciation. The event also welcomed Mr and Mrs Turton and included thanks from speakers and a late supper before dancing continued into the night.
Messrs Gough and Son in Tancred Street showcase Dorothy Dodd ladies boots with high-top Louis heels and no toe-cap at 55s, and Castle winter walking boots with wide soles at 49s 6d, urging stock purchase while prices stay low as fashion shifts and items become scarce.
The death occurred yesterday of Mrs G G Stead widow of the late Mr G G Stead in her 68th year. A Wellington telegram says the estate of the late Mr D J Nathan was sworn for probate under £60 000. The Rev A Hore has resigned St Albans care to return to England with his wife. At the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows Auckland conference BF Pritchard Ashburton elected one of six Dominion directors.
An outing for overseas wives of soldiers and companions faced rain but remained cheerful. Ten soldiers wives, five children, a nurse, the Soldiers Club matron, and society leaders attended. The group toured Rangitata, lunched at Mr Brown’s, then visited Coldstream at Mrs Studholme’s home, with tea and art talks before returning via Hinds or Willowby.
Text describes influenza microbe development by Pfeiffer and recommends dosing with Fluenzol every second day. It notes a 1s 6d bottle of Fluenzol contains 92 doses and mentions Woods Great Peppermint Cre as a preventive measure.
The Victorian Crags honor was awarded to 63 Australians during the conflict, recognizing acts of gallantry and service.
In a long statement on living costs Mr Massey notes New Zealand’s relatively favorable feed prices but warns forces beyond local control could provoke famine without proper action. He cites a 45 percent nationwide rise from 1914 to 1919 and urges fearless government oversight and public vigilance against undue profits.
At a Wanganui sale on behalf of G F Moore of Kai Iwi two year heifers averaged 974 guineas. Yearling heifers 31 guineas yearling bulls 70 guineas two year bulls 66 guineas old bulls 954 guineas run bulls 221 guineas. Rufus the bull sold to J Campbell Hawkes Bay for 350 guineas Royal Navy a two year old bought by H E Hutchinson Gisborne for 1000 guineas. Buyers from various parts of the Dominion attended.
At Leeston saleyards Dalgety and Co sold by auction for trustees of the late James Brown a 50 acre Ridge Road Lakeside farm with six room house. Bidding opened at 70 and sold at 80 pounds per acre to R. G. Shearer of Ashburton, a district record.
The Pavians Mortgage and Agency Co held a clearing sale for Mr William Buchan Junior, with strong turnout and high prices for cattle horses sheep and implements. Principal sales included ewes lambs and fat wethers with several cows yearlings mares and harness sold at current rates and a range of farm machinery and implements auctioned.
The weekly stock and produce sales were well attended with small poultry entries but strong fat pigs and weaners. Prices shown include hens 9s 6d to 3s, roosters 3s to 7s 6d, ducks 5s 6d to 7s 8d, geese 3s each, fats £4 16s to £8, porkers 60s to 88s, stores 40s to 4ds, weaners 9s to 39s. apples 2d, pears 2s 4d, tomatoes 3d to 34d, potatoes 12s per sack.
Fragmentary text mentions purebred Arabian horses and long pedigrees, with obscure and garbled phrases about animals and items, including references to a bullock and a rugby near death, but no clear reportable event or coherent fact emerges.
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