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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
3
Ramssy MacDonald M P says if visiting the colonies it would be in a personal capacity not official, to meet leaders, learn conditions and difficulties, compare with Britain, and share information on Labourites issues. He would assess arbitration laws, land settlement schemes, and a minimum wage.
United Press report notes heavy rains caused the Colorado to overflow isolating several towns in southern Texas. Relief trains halted and telegraph lines down. At least twenty five people drowned as the death toll rises and more residents are left homeless.
The New South Wales Spa Association agrees that the visit of New Zealand bowlers is acceptable. A defendant’s motion grants four days of proceedings in Crick vorana case, Justice Owen asserts Lands Commissioner lacks Supreme Court immunity. Juvenile Smoking Prevention Bill passes Assembly. Decimal coinage discussions unfold in Federal House. Sir John Forrest cites Imperial government stance on profits from war coins and currency uniformity.
The Mamaci departed last night for Wellington carrying seven passengers bound for Australia and one hundred eighty nine for New Zealand. The vessel sails from England with immigrants seeking new opportunities in the Australasian region.
The handicaper misdeclared weights for Oma Flate on August 9, misallocating N.Z. horse Chivalry to the minimum weight of Ostelbe, confusing him with a similarly named horse and a Gippsland performer. Rehandicapping possible.
Weather fine at Riccarton with solid work. Signalman beat Chryseia over a mile in 1 min 48 2 5 sec. Makaroff timed 1 min 50 sec for a similar stretch. Bulawayo showed lameness after a mile quarter. Lyrist defeated Waikato over a mile in 1 min 58 sec. Kin tere Swimmer and Vadador jumped two big fences cleanly. Cavalry lame after being cast in his box. fencing praised.
Mount Hutt Road Board met to discuss road works and payments. The board ordered grading on a waterlogged road frontage, considered rent relief for Reserve No 2648, addressed safety repairs after a building move, and instructed clerks to arrange grader use and tree cutting along council boundaries. Accounts totaling 117 pounds were approved.
Delegates from every department met to appoint an executive committee to arrange an interview with the Premier and urge passage of a government bill introducing a civil service superannuation scheme. The Commission on woolship fires to hold its first meeting Monday. Over 2,600 tramway job applicants in the city. A Island Bay seven room house burned, insured for £450. Frosts continue at Waitemata. Charles Clayton injured at Main Trunk Railway works. left leg fracture. recovery considered doubtful.
William Murdock and Peter Triston were each jailed 18 months for robbery with violence. Frederick James Mitchell was acquitted of stealing a watch. Joseph Suckling faced assault charges. verdict not guilty. John Henry Eagleston got five years for attempting an unnatural offence. Trial of F H Brugas and J Goodman to begin Monday before Mr Justice Cooper.
Seven-a-side rugby draws crowded stands in Ashburton as Old Boys, Rakaia, Hakatere, and Springburn battle through a greasy, rain-soaked ground. Old Boys beat Rakaia 11 points, Springburn 3 over Hakatere, and Southern Cross over Methven in a brisk day of fast turnovers and near misses.
In a tight first half Crose led by Madden and Harris with no second half scoring. Southern Cross applied pressure, Merivale and Hawkins created chances but a late try by Merivale gave the Greens a six point victory. Referee Mr C Nicoll officiated the match with Hakatere defaulting to Southern Cross and Mr EB Casselle refereeing the later contest.
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