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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
3
A Bendigo line passenger train collided with a Ballarat line train near Braybrook Junction Melbourne. Twenty seven people were killed and about one hundred injured in the late night crash.
A catastrophic Victorian railway crash near Sunshine destroys carriages, causes huge fires, and leaves dozens dead and many injured. A Bendigo bound express struck a slow Ballarat train just after 11 pm, killing and wounding passengers while witnesses describe terrified screams and scenes of rescue.
A collision caused by a failing Westinghouse brake left dozens dead and injured on a dark platform. Ambulance workers treated victims as bodies and mangled remains were laid out, with at least fifty three dead and many more likely to die. Identifications continued as authorities assess the grim toll.
At Ashburton yards a modest crowd attended the weekly livestock sale with weak demand and overall lower prices than last week. Fat sheep and lambs sold unevenly with lambs mostly unanswered. ewes and crossbreds posted scattered values. Cattle saw limited activity with a few prime fat animals selling to satisfactory prices while store pens drew little interest.
Canterbury Jockey Club's autumn meeting opened in dull weather with fair attendance. Results include Kildare Hurdles and Autumn Plate winners among many events. The next day the meeting continued in fine weather with another slate of races and times noted. Also noted are mayoral nomination deadlines and local fishing at Rangitata mouth.
Nessrs H. Matson and Co offer by public auction at the Arcade on the above date for T. Bullock agent for Mrs MS J Adams. Property fronting Wakanui and Belt Roads Hampstead comprising 19 acres 21 perches with a two storey dwelling, stable and outbuildings. Conveniently located near town and suitable for subdivision into allotments. Terms at sale.
The catalog lists numerous Clyde stock entries including 6 Clyde mares aged 3 to 5 years, 8 geldings aged 3 to 8 years, 5 Clyde mares aged 6 to 7, 16 Clyde mares and foals, 10 Clyde geldings 8 years and older, 6 Clyde fillies and colts 2 years old, yearlings, a Clyde foal, and a 10 year old imported entire.
Will hold a clearance sale of superior household furniture and effects for Mr Robert Alcorn on the above date. Details will appear in future advertisements.
Ashburton Forke resident Robert Patterson states a thief took one nail trap lamp from his premises last Thursday and refuses to return it. He warns that proceedings will be taken.
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