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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
3
Motions passed by Thames Borough Council congratulate Sir Joseph Ward on forming his Cabinet and extending the Council's support for his Government. They also congratulate the Hon. J McGowan on his reappointment as Minister for Mines and Justice.
Mabel Mo Williams, recently burned, dies at Thames Hospital Napien. Peter Jensen, carpenter, falls from Napier Club roof and sustains spinal injuries this morning.
Samuel John Baillivant aged 68 was found hanging in a cow shed at Mount Roskill by his son after living with him for some time. He had been melancholy and left the previous night’s meal uneaten. Henry Otto Brande, an elderly widower and second-hand dealer, hanged himself in a shed near his dwelling on Anderson's Bay Road during the night.
The Seddon memorial and a meeting at Wellington urging scholarships for a New Zealand technical university prompted Thames Borough Council to postpone a public meeting until Wellington executives decide. They likely will contribute the full legally permissible amount.
A cable message says Stan bury or Mitchell is prepared to row W Webb of Wanganui for £200 on the Wanganui river. A public meeting is set for Thursday to discuss finances and likely approval.
A fire at Kilbirnie South destroyed three occupied buildings and a seamed house, affecting drapery premises run by Mr Hunt and residences owned by Mr Martin, Mr Olsen, and Mr Alpe. Hutchings, absent at the time, faced a £450 loss, Olsen £360, and Alpe £400 in insurance claims.
At Werrington on August 17, Captain W Bendall Marine Surveyor to the Underwriters Association said wool cargoes since the past year show trouble, mainly with fellmongers wool. Steamers run in rain, no underwriters supervision exists, and an inspector for suspicious wool is urged. Captain Moffatt testified of three possible causes damp wool grease and treating chemicals, noting cases of spontaneous combustion in the trade.
The Supreme Court today sentenced three prisoners. George William Warry received six months for breaking and entering at Otaki. Herbart Swan Dixon got twelve months for theft at Fketahuna and defalcations of £200. George White faced eight forgery charges plus thefts and fake pretences, receiving two and a half years for forgery and two years on the other charges, with all sentences to run concurrently.
Doyen August 17 report states Thomas McNamara and William Hornby were brought before the Police Court on theft charges after rabbit skins were found at a second hand dealer in South Dunedin. The principal witness reportedly died by suicide. Adjournment till tomorrow for further hearing follows.
Second day results list four races with winners Bravronr Starrrowner, Lyrist, Aqua Regia, and Sir Percivale. Winners paid several divs and the totalisator investments reached £17,575, compared with £12,380 last year’s second day. The winner of each race is noted with margins and notable horses and owners mentioned.
The program lists accepted entries for August 17 racing across multiple divisions. Notable horses include BraceLet Ensign Sobraon and Wai kAto in various events, with weights ranging from 9.0 to 12.13 and purses noted in sovs.
Mr J H Muirhead leaves today for Sydney and Brisbane while Mr B Mulligan and Miss Mulligan also sail for Sydney. Constable T J Brown transfers to Akaroa for mounted duty after earning esteem in Ashburton. Constable Hammond returns south after a brief holiday in Ashburton. Oil field activity grows with the Taranaki Petroleum Company drilling at No bore and Motoroa sites, oil bubbling in the shaft. Flatbourne reports good roads and robust farming prospects with lambs for the freezing works. The New Zealand Times notes price differences illustrating the healthier economy described as God's Own Country. Smallpox hits Buenos Aires with high weekly deaths. a Timaru staffer of the National Mortgage and Agency Company is affected.
The Lands Registry Office Christchurch announces that the parcel described as 60 Acres Rural Section 10838 Block TX Geraldine line District will be brought under the Land Transfer Act unless a caveat is lodged by September 16, 1906. Diagram inspections are available at the Lands Registry Office dated August 7, 1906.
A list of assorted seeds and plants including asparagus beans broccoli cabbage carrot celery lettuce and more. It names many varieties such as Broad Windsor Green Shiels Border Hero French and Dwarf beans Canadian Wonder Monster Negro Long Pod and Blair’s Phenomenal with notes on top varieties and market mentions.
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