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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 10, 1907

Page

2

Wellington House Passes Estimates in Public Works Debate

The Wellington House debated and approved the Estimates in Committee of Supply. MPs discussed public buildings on Lambton Quay, road maintenance funding, and bankruptcy reforms. The total votes remained unaltered, and progress was reported before rising at 1:45 a.m.

Committee of Supply McGowan Wellington City Lambton Quay Wilford Hornsby Massey Justice Department Aitken

Parliaments antics in Wellington shake up August session

In Wellington August 10 during Committee of Supply debate Mr McLachlan derided northern road work complaints claiming southern residents fund public revenue better. He debated with peers, doffed boots mid speech, and defended legitimate legislation while playful interruptions echoed through the chamber.

Wellington Committee of Supply North Island USA Ashburton Wilford Wlo Charirman Barclay Meti Hutt

Welcome Weather Brings Light Rain to Farming District

Rain fell intermittently last night and today across the district, with light showers expected to continue, lifting farmers' spirits as crops benefit. In Oamaru on August 10 heavy rain marked a general downpour, renewing hope for harvest.

Oamaru

New South Wales League Formed in Professional Football Move

A August meeting of footballers aligned with the professional movement agreed to form a New South Wales League. Eight senior clubs were represented with several first grade players present. A document committed to playing against the New Zealand professionals. The report notes employers pressuring players to abandon positions or professionalism.

Ydney New South Wales Sona New Zealand

Metropolitan Magistrates Court Civil and Morals Calendar

In a civil case Commissioner of Taxes v T A Cloudesley judgment awarded the taxed amount with costs. Fr Halse convicted for helpless drunkenness and ordered to pay costs after gaol detention for medical treatment. Lin W Wright fined for indecent language on Post Office premises with costs. RR Millar fined £5 and costs for drunkenness while guarding a horse in public view. A furious driving charge was withdrawn. Prohibition order application adjourned. Own Correspondent.

Commissioner of Taxes T. A. Cloudesley Fr. Halse Lin.w. Wright Methven RR. Millar

Moawhango riding tragedy victim named James Woodgate

August 9 report corrects earlier identification of the Moawhango family victim. James Woodgate, a well known Utika resident, is the deceased rather than Thorn.

Tathape James Woodgate Utika Thorn

Court martial Held in Wellington Over Allegations Against Officer

A court martial is underway in Wellington to investigate allegations against a senior officer in the Permanent Forces. The proceedings focus on a high ranking official and related misconduct claims.

Wellington

Heavy weather damages vessels off Perth coast

Vessels arriving at Perth report very heavy weather offshore with several fittings and boats smashed.

Perth

Wheat Market Dull as Australian Cargoes Offer at 34s

London reports a lifeless wheat market with cargoes neglected. Australian carrier prices show a decline as demand remains weak and values drift downward alongside dull trade conditions.

London

New Zealand Warmers Co operative weekly sale results

Slight attendance due to wet morning. Prices reached: poultry Hons 1s6d to 1s9d, purebred 28 9d to 8s9d, roosters 3d 4d, ducks 8d, pigeons 1s6d per yard. pigs weaners 8s to 16s, small porkers 24s6d. Produce potatoes 1s to 8s, carrots 3s8d to 3s6d, swedes 2s6d, wheat 15s to 16s6d, straw chaff 1s3d per sack, onions 1d to 1d per weight. Fruit apples 2 4d to 9d, pears 1d, meat ewes 2d per lb, joints 24d.

New Zealand

Ashburton County Pedlars and Hawkers By Laws

Ashburton County Council issues measures to regulate pedlars and hawkers within the county for a set period. The specific duration and start date are to be determined, with enactment by order of the Council.

Ashburton County

Havelock Street Sale Yields Mixed Prices In Wet Morning

Henry Stephenson reports a damp morning reduced turnout at the weekly sale. Poultry hens sold 1s 5d to 2s 1d, roosters 23rd to 38 per pair. Pigs weaners 20s to 8s, porkers 30s 6d to 39s 6d. Potatoes and carrots ranged in price. apples 8d, pears 8d. Mutton carcases 1d to 2d, lamb 24. Beet joints 8d per Tb.

Henry Stephenson Natal

Ordinary Monthly Meeting of the ahovre Lodge

The Brethren are reminded the Ordinary Monthly Meeting will be held on Monday night. Visiting brethren are cordially invited.

Staveley J. Tucker West Street Springburn Steamery Company Care Friedlander Bros David Thomas N.Z. PTARMERS’ CO-OP. _ASSN, DALGETY AND CO., LTD National Mortgage and Agency Coy LYD TPE Ahovre WOM Ashburton Tanwaki

Ashburton Pedlars and Hawkers By Laws Adopted

Ashburton County Council approves by laws governing pedlars and hawkers in the county. Licenses required. offenses incur daily penalties. Licenses valid up to twelve months with fees one pound each. A public register will record licenses. perishable food sellers are exempt.

County Council County of Ashburton Ashburton County Sail Council

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