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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 09, 1900

Page

3

Springhorn FC to face Ashburton Club in Astherton clash

Springhorn Football Club will represent at Ashburton Club in Astherton on Saturday with listed players including Grieve Gillman Woods W Grieve Fergue Moves Hickey McRae Johnston Chapman Sharptin Goldsmith and others. Pirates FC team travels to Temuka to play the Maori side with Mr T Gannion hosting dinner and a dance event afterward.

Springhorn Football Club Ashburton Astherton Grieve Gillman Woods Fergue Moves Hickey McRae Tohnston J Chapman Sharptin Goldsmith Pirates Express Temuka Moari T. Gannion

Hampstead School Committee Meeting Notes

The Hampstead School Committee met last evening with members including Cawaey Andrews Sage Hardy Crooks Paynes Thompson Haunt and Kumar. The master reported 332 pupils on roll and 280 average attendance. The two week winter holiday was agreed to begin at exam time. Repairs and quotations for plumbing were authorized. A complaint of lead theft from the school premises was raised. A finance committee was formed to review accounts totaling £12 17s 4d and report next meeting.

Hampstead Mosars Cawaey GW Andrews Sage Hardy Crooks Paynes Thompson Haunt Kumar Ginwald Masor Rome Andrewe Finange Ib Andrews

Hedvig Stabbing Case At Lyttelton Police Court

Sailor on the Hedvig, Ole Thygge Justoanen, is charged with stabbing carpenter August Svensson during a nighttime incident aboard the Hedvig. The case, heard before Masare J T Brice and W Cook, was committed for trial at the Supreme Court.

Lyttelton Masare J T Brice W Cook Pater Ole Thygge Justoanen Hedvig August Svensson Pahisnon Frank Granam Concalar Sweden Getio Proscutor Hany Christiansen Pairman Hass Christian Christiansen A.B Andra Peterson Tas Wedvig Godfried Porreon Frank Gaham Skog Supreme Court

Glimpses Through the Corridors of Time lecture

Rev Joseph Campbell delivered a geological lecture at Longbeach and Rehbudon titled Glimpses Through the Corridors of Time. He traced life’s origin from Silurian seas to fossil records, showed slides and specimens, and argued for vast antiquity of mankind before the Glacial period.

Joseph Campbell Oddfellows Trevor Goodsman Longbeach Rehbudon Aghburton Longfellows Rome Colonbiata Ae Farly Campbell Goeneala Thorse Hia

Fragmentary note on upcoming lectures and opportunities

The text indicates that readers will be afforded further opportunities to hear the gifted lecturer on other subjects. It suggests additional arcfacts may be discussed in future sessions.

Gibson RH. A. Lloyd

Progress of the Ashburton Sports Association and Domain grounds

The annual meeting reports growth in facilities including a bowling group and tennis courts while noting irrigation challenges overcome with water tanks donated by Mc David Thomas. Grounds improvements extend to cycling, cricket, croquet, hockey and golf. the Domain aims to become a true recreation ground for townspeople visitors and country folk.

Sports Association Progresa Ealy David Thomas Snd Su Ig Domain Board Association Ashburton Amateur Athletic & Dyalog Club Ashburton Pirates Ashburton Hockey St Pawick’s Sporva Club Dusling Algo Iteod

Fire at Gillick’s hairdresser on Main Street

A blaze swept Gillick’s hairdresser in Pahiatua last night within ten minutes engulfing adjoining shops. Insured values cited: Willams £800 to £21600, Gillick’s stock £150, Hiltiott’s stock £260, Blarnah’s stock £1600, with Watreraps Farmers’ Co‑op and Mr Sandford properties damaged about £300 each. Northern telegraph lines damaged. Fire started by a lamp upset. Deputation regarding railway fares to conferences. John Stephenson head of Mears Wright Stephenson died early today. Two A Sinclair houses destroyed by fire. temperance workers held a meeting with resolutions.

Wenwiretos Pahiatuas Gillick’s Main Street Hannah Hiltiott TCG Willams Liverpool London, and Globe Company GilHuk The Royal Ward Dunepin John Stephenson Mears, Wright, Stephenson, and Company Barra A. Sinclair

Temperance Sympathisers Protest Local Option Change

A meeting of temperance supporters denounces government plans to abolish local option and set new licensing periods. They pledge lawful action to block any proposal, urging preservation of the current King Country prohibition and warning of risks to native wellbeing.

King Country

Bridle-way fines and district fathering case heard

The court fined By-Law Qases Junie Dale and B Simpson for riding bicycles on footpaths and fined J M Reidman for an unrelated dog issue. Ada King testified that Hutt might be the father of her illegitimate child. witnesses argued about his intent to leave the district. A promissory note dispute favored the plaintiffs. Another hotel case involved liquor service to a traveller at Brick’s Hotel with a 40 shillings fine plus costs. Old age pension claims followed as the court rose.

C A Wray Junie Dale B Simpson Conte J M Reidman Qagu Amy Ada King J H Hutt Ada King Hutt Alford Priest M Fagan Donnelly Purnell Orvin Casxs Orr & Co McLachlan Mitchell and Uurcery White Costa Lidensina Casa D Brick Roksia Oging Agd G Marrloth Watson Sain G Blair Doris Acton Estate Rakeia H Shaw Brick’s Shaw Brick Wilhead Southbridge Wataon Craighand Jin Acton Brigk Orwighead’s M Horn Blair Miter Watson Acton Eatule Frank Boamby Horne Bidie Rakaia Orp Ade

Christchurch Sensation Trial Against Barry Styche Opens

The Christchurch case in August features Barry Vincent Styche charged with plotting the murder of De Clayton to obtain a 200 death certificate payout. Prosecutors detail a typewritten letter offering payment if the victim were killed, with a second message pressing urgency after an advertisement placement. The Crown and defense present their arguments as the trial proceeds in police court.

Cusistononcn Barry Vincent Styche de Clayton Ellsbeth Styche Merers Lawrence J M Thormpson W Langdown Mr Stringer Crown Joyné Cansadino Stringer Claybon Indy Dontora Dontor Dre Clayton Polios Naxbday Jamy Gepperate

Mystery letters link to Dr Clayton case in Christchurch

Anonymous typewritten notes mention a south east Opawa patient Mrs Styche and a £200 reward rumor. Evidence shows letters likely typed in Styche's room using a Remington from Mr Rhodes' office, with expert confirming distinctive typewriter characteristics.

Clayton Christchurch Styche Rome Jackson Sabsford Remington Rhodas

Gloden Roxburgh Dredging Co to Wind Up and Dividends Declared

At a special general meeting of Golden Roxburgh Dredging Company shareholders it was decided to voluntarily wind up with Mr R T Wheeler appointed liquidator. Recent dividends include Golden Gate 4 3s 6d per share and Hartley and Riley 7 7s 6d. Success pays 2s monthly. Dredge machinery specs for Hokitika Junction Dredging Co sent to America for pricing. Raymond Payne will obtain quotes. If awarded in U S, work may take four months.

Golden Roxburgh Dredging R. T. Wheeler Golden Gate Golden Golda Treasure Hartley and Riley Hokitika Junction America Raymond Payne San Francisco

Hartley and Riley Dredging Company Annual Meeting

The Hartley and Riley Beach Gold Dredging Company held its annual meeting at Victoria Hall. Chairman RT Wheeler presided as reports showed a profitable year with a £52,459 dredge return and 432 shareholders. Transfers reached 1,817. 25,740 shares traded value £124,309 with roughly £8,000 paid to brokers and about £1,000 in stamp duties to the Government. The chairman forecast a long, dividend‑paying river claim with future profitable work. The report was adopted.

Hartley and Riley Beach Victoria Hall RT Wheeler Jurr Hoo T Fergus Old Country Bartleman Electric Company Hartley and Riley

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