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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
3
Excerpts report on cable expenditure figures for Britain and colonies with 1882 pounds for government word traffic, a NSW Prohibition party stance deemed premature, a Sunday off vote, rough wintry weather across Melbourne Victoria and Tasmania, and debates over imperial defence and Norfolk Island control. Reports also note infant deaths inquiry in Melbourne, damaged mails from the Orsova, and a Botany tram collision injuring seven.
In Sydney on August 3 the New Zealand contingent drew praise for superior quality horses. Gadsby Par anaki won first prize in heavy Clydesdale mares, while James Grant Hawers won for two draught mares or geldings and took first and second in mare or gelding driven. In Melbourne on August 3 the draught mare sale showcased multiple New Zealand entries led by Jean S5ens and others with bids ranging to Pride 152gns.
The accepted entries for the Australian Hurdle Race include Bribsy Enchanted States Proceder Kaluneck Dagoba Concave Sun Fossil Night light Cothbrack Albert Dream Em tlem Rouge s March Manason and Louise as recorded by the Press Association.
August 3 to 4 notices detail Edward Mann, 29, a farmer, drowned loading a pump at Ngunguru river. Robert Carter Dunn, 70, died in Christchurch rooms. coroner found death from ruptured intestines. Other injuries include J Thompson’s horse accident, William Duffey’s near-railway collision, and Thomas Ro, 60, Southland sawmiller, dying in bed at Glenchu near Mataura.
The late Charles Morrison of Basildon Park is described as a multi millionaire with estimates placing his wealth at about 12 million pounds. The death duty could reach 1.8 million pounds plus around 0.5 million in legacy and succession duties, under the new tax scale. Morrison, who died before the Budget, became a millionaire about 52 years ago through his father James Morrison’s 1857 will.
Wellington reports a session where Mr Mackenzie urged bold measures to raise Britain's land output. Resolutions called for experimental plots and government supervision, stricter weed controls, pure seed supplies, analysis of stock foods, and renewed horse breeding while daylight saving reform failed by a narrow margin.
The Nautical Court in Christchurch reports chief engineer Joseph Bradbury of the Storm was repeatedly intoxicated aboard the Timaru to Wanganui voyage. The certificate of competency No 789 second-class engineer is suspended for two years. Bradbury to pay 8 pounds 8 shillings costs.
In Dunedin on August 4, Mr Triggs presided over a Conciliation Council sitting to settle the engine drivers dispute with employers. The effort failed to adjust matters and the dispute will proceed to the Arbitration Court.
The Green Island coal miners union branch avoided secession from the Otago Union. Post conference, rules permit the branch to handle minor complaints and contribute weekly to general funds, with partial control of focal funds. Green Island and Kaitungata miners favored dominion federation by a large majority.
Dunedin August 4. Minister of Public Works Hon R McKenzie told Otago Central Railway League he knew the district forty years and would not urge immediate extension. He favored future extension to Wanaka only after irrigation, criticizing past overextension and noting other Otago lines before Wanaka. He doubted extension to Hokitika.
The Wellington side to face Canterbury in Christchurch on Saturday features Dwyer in goal with Bibblewhite Harty as backs. Christie King Dawgon Organ Beere Davies Smythe and leaders organize the forward line in a strong selection from United Victoria College and YMCA.
London reports wheat data with August 4 to August 8 figures. Indicated hour afloat and total shipments to Europe near 750000 quarters, including 41000 from Argentina and Uruguay. Continent receiving 1500000 quarters and Atlantic visits delivering 140000 quarters.
In Greymouth on August 4 the Police Commission met two hours hearing constables two sergeants Inspector Black and a detective. No complaints were made but submissions urged pay rises from eight shillings with increments to ten shillings, plus free uniforms boats and railway concessions during leave. The sergeants and the inspector endorsed the claim and praised the men’s physique on the West Coast.
Handicaps listed for the Ashburton Golf Club monthly medal to be played tomorrow and Saturday. Notable entries include Nisoll Gibson Preston Barker and Buchanan with high numbers. Club championship draw shows Denham versus Bruce Grumitt versus Buchanan byes Macfar lane Cardale Cox Wood Denshire and Fooks.
Mayor H. Davis forwards a request from R. T. Chatfield to form a Canterbury branch of the National Defence League in Ashburton. J. I. Christian may meet interested residents to organize, while a separate exhibit by McPherson of the Agricultural Department arrives for public view at the A and P Society rooms in the Arcade for about two weeks. The piece notes immigrant labor impacts on farm wages and a rising wheat area across Canterbury and North Otago, with local farmers hopeful for oats price recovery. An advertisement touts Sander's Extract for coughs, colds, and wounds, claiming superior eucalyptus content.
The orchestra presents Mozart Die Hochzeit der Figaro and Rienzi with Wagner Gipsy Life and Sousa march. Soloists Misa Lauran Treleaven Ellen Wright sing Farewell to Summer and A Song of Waiting. H A Humphreys plays a cornet solo and a violin piece Romanice Op. 60. Prices listed as reserved and box plan at H A Gates's.
L de CG Maley returning officer designates Thursday August 19 at 4 pm in the school-house Hinds as the cut off time and place for delivering nominations in writing.
Notice announces instructor Gerard Webber of Christchurch School of Arts offering drawing and painting classes. Certificates from Board of Education South Kensington and Auckland Society of Art Medallist credentials listed. First term starts on day 9 with morning and afternoon sessions. intending students to sign up immediately. J B Christian secretary.
Afternoon and evening Christchurch trains to Ashburton and Methven depart at 5.45 p.m. and 6.45 p.m. with arrivals at Ashburton and Methven noted. A Christchurch to Dunedin service leaves at p.m. arriving 6.80 am next day, stopping south of Ashburton as needed. See Posters and Handbills for fuller particulars.
Cooper's stock of select seeds promises reliability and proven success, following a years long record of customer satisfaction. Farmers are urged to purchase early to ensure plentiful crops and robust yields.
The note claims tar and feathering was used as a royal penalty for theft and appeared in statutes of Theyland and France around the Crusades era.
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