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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 16, 1909
Page
3
Taylor of Chadderston clinches the Richmond to Blackfriars swim in 4 hours 28 minutes 61 seconds ahead of Arvis who finishes 3 hours 34 minutes 88 seconds. Thirty two contestants compete in the event reported by United Press from London.
Capetown reports rough seas and heavy deck cargo hindered the Insigawa’s investigation of alleged corpses. Tasizawa's captain believes the figures seen were human. two wore white and two dark clothing, and he preferred not to rescue due to women passengers aboard.
Reuters reports August records from London that East London arrivals sighted whale pieces and bird flocks off Bashee River. A tug cited bodies near Mazeppa Bay, later found to be dead skates. Coast police patrols continue with no confirmed corpses.
After a fruitless search by the East London tug, the crew observed floating objects in Mezeppa Bay that looked like bodies in dressing gowns. Investigations showed the figures to be dead skates, not people.
Earthquakes felt in Nagoya Kyoto and Osaka kill thirty people and injure eighty two. The casualty figures are reported by the Press Association from Tokyo dated August fifteenth.
Capetown reports the Government will appoint a Commission to inquire into shipping casualty arrangements along the coast. The goal is to provide reasonable facilities for saving life and property. The Admiralty may supply an experienced naval officer to assist the Commissioners.
The Cretan Government intimates its resignation after failing to persuade locals to lower the Greek flag at Crete’s Canea fortress. More warships ordered to Crete to remove the flag unless Cretans comply. Greek newspapers urge respect for the Powers’ wishes.
A San Francisco report says six Chinese run Chinatown like governors and push guides who operate opium dens and pay smokers to raise the value of their services. They urge city action to suppress the guides and claim life in China town will improve if removed.
The Pekin heat reached 115 degrees in the shade with many deaths reported. Similar extreme conditions were noted in Tientsin as well.
A rigid inspection of Tasmanian potatoes in Melbourne has condemned 1000 bags while many more are admitted. The government patrols say New South Wales acted too hastily and a total prohibition is not planned.
Concluding results from the Canterbury Jockey Club Grand National Meeting show Redcliffs Handicap winner King Post with Hagilestone second and Chiarinian third. Angeles won Selwyn Handicap with Longner second and Prim fourth. Tyrannic won Hunters Plate ahead of Blythe Boy and Sea Dog. Total stakes and bookmaker data noted, with 54 licensed bookmakers and totals comparing to last year. Mount Somers and Springburn Racing Club to hold annual meeting Saturday at 8 pm.
Reports from Auckland Wellington Christchurch Dunedin Invercargill and Cherisey detail a fatal cart breakdown accident in Hukerimu James Whattle aged 58 died from injuries. Mrs Penny missing from Lower Hutt found dead near Dogs Bay. A rugby match incident in Rangiora injured Cheviot players. George Robinson dies after shunting injuries. Organist Br Trist Searell dies suddenly during band practice. A worker Mr A Garland injured after slipping from a high oats stack.
An inquest in Christchurch heard that Mrs Cathleen Crosbery was shot by her son Thomas Crosbery in Manchester Street. The boy, distressed and remorseful, claimed the rifle was loaded for sparrows and not used as a deliberate act. The coroner adjourned the hearing to Wednesday at 2 15 pm.
Judge Denniston opened the Christchurch Supreme Court with an agenda of eighteen offenses, four against one person. The calendar was light. a single sexual case appeared. J. G. Murphy received eighteen months for theft and escaping custody. James Weston twelve months for false declaration of war. William Woolley twelve months for theft and habitual criminal status. John Whitford twelve months for bigamy. George Finlay nine months for forgery.
Wellington on August 16 reports Ernest Wastney an accountant at the National Bank branch has died after long illness. Oamaru on August 16 notes James Wansbrough aged eighty three, an early district plumber and prominent Freemason.
Otira workers refuse 10s 6d lamp deposit demanded by Mr Mehean causing a standstill. 120 men meet and agree to withhold shifts while awaiting resolution. Oura reports quiet after meetings and a looming afternoon shift disruption. Ali McLean is away in Auckland.
The Chief Inspector of Fisheries reports 243 000 quinnat salmon ova were taken from the Waitaki river and tributaries last season and plans indicate placing quinnat salmon fry into a West coast river watershed next season.
Constable John Dillon, aged among the force’s oldest members, retires after 28 years of service in Canterbury. Joining the Armed Constabulary in 1881, he served in Ashburton Methven and Annat, handled beat duties driven the Black Marta and acted as detective, enduring a horse injury years ago. He witnessed Parihaka events with Te Whiti and Tohu and remained a trusted, courteous officer loved by colleagues.
Auckland beat Poverty Bay 12 to 8 at Alexandra Park this afternoon in fine weather with the ground described as in splendid order. The match featured solid play from both sides as Auckland secured the victory.
Wellington defeated Taranaki by 15 to 6 in a windy, sloppy field conditions game. The wind affected play as both teams fielded a strong effort in the afternoon.
The annual match at Cape Foulwind saw West Coast beat Buller 16 to 8 for the Molloy Cup. West Coast earned the lead with a penalty goal and three tries two converted, while Buller had two tries with one conversion.
In Brisbane on August 14 Australia beat the Maori team 16 to 13 before about 800 spectators. The first half ended 11 to 10 with Wharepapa and Pukutai scoring for the Maoris. Woodhead and Brackenridge added a try and conversion for Australia, while Tuki crossed for the Maoris but failed at goal.
Ashburton Golf Club held its men monthly medal results led by P H Cox with 68 net and L Owen 85 net. Miss Minnie Roberts won the ladies medal. A club team hosted Christ Church Shirley on their rinks, yielding a spirited Ashburton effort despite defeat with several close matches listed.
In the Ashburton orderly room on Friday evening members of the Guards and Rifles played euchre. After an hour Guards led 28 to 25. Supper and songs followed with Colour-Sergeant Willers and others taking part. Ashburton visitors to Christchurch for the Grand National week traveled by special and ordinary trains with heavy passenger traffic.
A private cable in Christchurch reports Williams won by decision against Cripps in Brisbane on Friday night. Cripps departed for New Zealand on Saturday to face Griffin.
Nearest piano moved to the shop ahead of 4 oclock on Saturday. The item was located and transported for service or valuation. No further details provided.
Duenedin reports four day bazaar organized by university students to fund a social hall at the university raised £1220. The event featured various stalls and activities as part of the fundraising effort.
A fragmented OCR line lists standard parrot food pricing per bag as six pence six a hag. The text shows coin terminology and likely misread values.
A fragmented seed and vegetable prize list names varieties such as French Bean Monarch Cauliflower White Plume Celery and various lettuce peas and tomatoes. It shows several cultivars like British Crown Pea Giant Sugar Pea Holmes Supreme Tomato and garden produce entries with per packet pricing hints.
A catalog of flower seeds offering varieties such as asters, comet, oats, tassel, ostrich plume, new giant coreopsis, cosmos, gypsophila, feather grass, nicotiana, verbena, candytuft, pansy, bugnots fancy, marigold Tom Thumb, surging salvias, sweet peas, and mixed varieties. Includes pricing hints per packet and bulk options, noting climbing and dwarf types and named varieties.
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