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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
4
Yorkshire beat Essex by an innings and 48 runs in a county match. Kent top-scored for Leicester with 154 not out, Blythe claimed 13 wickets for 94 runs, including a spell of four for five. Match reported from London dated August 20.
Sydney reports prizes for a six days cycling race to be held at year end totaling £1000. The likely first prize is about £500. Details are sparse but indicate a major event with substantial stakes.
At the annual meeting the chairman noted total club receipts over the past twenty years reached £1,140,000 with working expenses £248,000 and added money £149,000. The figures reflect the club's financial scale and funding over time.
At Christchurch August 21 nominations closed for the New Zealand Cup harness event over 2000 sovs two miles. Listed runners include Eccentric Glendalough Bright Gold Bell Adonis Ravenschild Albert KX Havoc Redchild Stop it Dick Fly Manderene Prince Alert Denver Huon Princess Louise King Cole Bellis Medallion Quincey Aberfeldy Calm Lord Heathcote Lord Dillon Emmeline Little Tib Bell Metal Bribery Terra Nova Gianelle.
The annual seven-a-side tourney in Ashburton County drew 31 teams across senior junior third and schools grades with competitors from Christ church Timaru and Temuka. Ideal weather and bright sun accompanied lively displays and fair attendance as morning play progressed toward late afternoon.
Wellington August 21 Counties Association Conference hears Mr Ryder from Castlepoint advocate a new absentee rate adding up to 0.1 percent on every rate and a separate rate on nonresiding landowners for six months, but the motion is rejected after debate on absentee impact and unimproved land valuation.
In Oamaru Miss Annie Perks, a deaf Waitaki Boys High School employee, walked into an express train and died soon after near the town level crossing. Earlier an old man was killed at the same crossing. In Christchurch William David Smith, 34, a moulder at Addington Workshops, was found hanged in his washhouse as his wife had obtained a separation order.
London report notes MP Mr Thomas addressing the East in August 20 dispatch. Irish League sources allege Mr Reutnd directed Irish Commons members to inform constituents that the Home Rule Bill with the King’s consent would become law next June.
London report quotes Sir HE Carson urging Ulster unionists to enroll immediately including old men to guard homes and property. Belfast mills and houses insured for £41000 with underwriters charging 10 percent after this week, according to Pall Mall Gazette correspondent.
Mr John Redmond drew five thousand people in Glasgow on June 15 as he clashed with Sir Edward Carson over Home Rule. He challenged Carson to accept an Irish local Parliament and promised to discuss all Bill provisions with him. A torchlight escort to the Liberal Club followed, among Glasgow’s largest processions in recent times.
Admiral Patey interviewed says he would trust ships of an Australian squadron as he would a squadron under his command in England. He asserts the overseas Dominions’ independence need not clash with Empire unity and that outsiders cannot interfere with the mother and her children.
Desperate firefights around Nankin as government troops press ceaseless rifle fire hoping rebels exhaust ammunition. Unconfirmed reports say northern forces may have captured the city.
A German firm of Carlomitz via its Hong Kong manager and director of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank offered the Governor of Yunnan three million pounds for the right to build a railway eastward to the West River. The firm, representing Krupps, would also gain a twenty year monopoly on government contracts in arms ammunition mining and other machinery.
Montreal reports Thaw has decided to contest deportation or extradition claiming a through ticket to Europe. The outcome centers on authority and jurisdiction as legal actions move forward.
London reports a plebiscite among National Rail workers shows a large majority opposed to conciliation schemes, though incomplete. Secretary Williams denies the unions are against conciliation.
Melbourne dispatch reports the censure debate dragging on as the Opposition delays a division. Nine members may be unavailable, with supporter Webster in Sydney refusing to be vacated, risking a casting vote by the Speaker and possible government defeat.
The Employers' Federation has adopted resolutions including abolishing Wages Boards and replacing them with an Arbitration Court presided by judges. The policy seeks to end all preference to unionists.
August 20 dispatch reports Dr Sun Yat Sen plans a quick journey from Tokio to Canada and then to England to pursue his political aims. The move signals a strategic exterior voyage amid current upheaval.
The Sherbrooke court in Quebec granted a writ of habeas corpus in the Thaw case at the request of Thaw's lawyer. Newspaper men crowded the town aiming to secure an interview with Thaw, who refuses publicity as they seek details of his escape.
The Senate carried the President’s free sugar programme as Democrats defeated a final motion favoring compromise on the duty. The report is dated August 20 in Washington.
Sopta August 20 reports Turkish forces seize Kuchu kyavak Guruljina district after clash with Bulgarian garrison. Bulgaria halts district demobilisation as Greece offers evacuation of Xanthi Gumuljina Dendengatch tomorrow and Bulgarian occupation suggested Friday. Bulgaria opposes due to short notice and risk of Turkish expansion.
Yount Fisza the Hungarian Premier dueled Marquis George Pallavicini after a quarrel over alleged attempts to influence witnesses at a political trial. Fisza was slightly wounded in the head, and a reconciliation followed.
The Blakewell’s pottery plant at Erskineville has shut downs due to increased cost of manufacture under the Wages Board award. About fifty workers have been laid off as a result.
Westport reporters note no definite conclusion after talks on the Blackball strike. Officials state the conference will be continued tomorrow as workers and management pursue a settlement.
London reports Captain Longerteft of the Royal Flying Corps and a passenger completed a Aldershot to Montrose flight with one stop in 4 hours 60 minutes, averaging about 70 miles an hour.
A man named Pegond leaped from a monoplane at 800 feet over Chateau Fort near Paris and landed in a tree without injury. The event was reported on August 20 with receipt noted August 21 at noon.
The Times notes the Twentieth Peace Conference opening August 20 amid warnings that war has lingered near, with government awareness of sudden danger and many incalculable causes that could revive conflict.
Hon. L. I. Groom replies to Mr Tudor on the sugar excise duty and blames the late Government for no provision. It is understood the Government will introduce a Bill to provide for payment of the excise on all sugar in bond when the excise was repealed.
In Sydney on August 21 the Deputy Chairman Mr Thrower demanded Mr Miller withdraw a remark about speaking up. Miller refused, threatened to report the incident, and was escorted from the chamber as the sergeant removed him.
Government secures re introduction of the State Ironworks Bill with a two member Independent majority. Receipts note August 21 99.56 a.m. The text shows garbled OCR but indicates parliamentary action and party alignment.
Berlin reports the gold shortage taking on a serious aspect as the Government increases reserves for possible war or economic crisis. State departments are instructed to retain all gold and issue paper money.
An inquest at Inglewood on August 21 into the Kaimata tragedy began before Coroner W G Kenrick. Evidence described alterations to the house after Virgin bought it and the positions of two male and one female victims deemed by Dr Nutting. Virgin, still missing, was last linked to the scene as search continues.
Mr Donald editor of the Chronicle spoke at the Journalists Conference in York forecasting smaller papers with less reading. Airships would distribute papers. morning and evening issues would merge but hourly editions issued. Wireless aided news collection while reporters carry portable phones to relay messages to editors. Cinematograph may partly displace newspapers with Fashion Gazette previews.
In the exchange of Greek and Turkish prisoners in Constantinople the number of Turkish captives cannot be approximated. The Greeks report several thousand Greek prisoners died in detention, with no given cause. likely cholera or escapes.
The naval airship No. 2 became disabled at 200 feet near Oldham. The new airship Eta at 500 feet overtook No. 2 and, by a cable, towed it 14 miles to Farnborough.
King Peter of Servia and King Constantine of Greece have ratified the Bucharest Treaty, confirming the agreement. The news was received August 21 after being reported from Bucharest on August 20.
Berlin reports the Frankfurt Gazette criticizes Germany for abstaining from the San Francisco Exhibition. The paper claims the government was swayed by iron and steel industry owners and argues textile and allied industries deserved more consideration.
A note found after the Bedford fire quotes a suffragette message to Bedford men. It states their leader is on holiday and delivers a terse challenge from the movement amid the incident.
The prose speaks of a man who endured a long illness and loneliness until relief comes with Woods Great Peppermint Cure. It hints at recovery and renewed happiness after a period of despair. The cadence mirrors old market or medical remedy prose.
Sydney reports police hunt a young couple linked to the Yarra Bay mystery. The note mentions a tram waiting-shed near 10 o'clock Sunday night with the pair appearing agitated and eager to return to the city, the only current clue to the Goouerenis case.
The Wellington bulletin notes no new Auckland cases since yesterday. One case reported from Waike seven miles from Kaeo. Waikato reports are good as Wellington continues vaccination and surveillance of Delphic steamer contacts.
Berlin reports Herr Bailing condemns the government's refusal to participate in the Frisco Exhibition as a mistake. He plans a private exhibit without government aid and many textile manufacturers share the complaint.
A children’s hacking cough at night prompts use of Woods Great Peppermint Care lo g d Qe Ed remedies. The article notes soothing measures and cautions on dosage for young patients.
Eleven new small pox cases were reported in Sydney today amid 73 people in quarantine and 166 convalescents. The total cases reach 536 with a new case from Lithgow a hotel waitress not linked to the city. Health Minister Flowers plans compulsory vaccination legislation and expanded Health Board powers. a drastic city-wide vaccination push is debated. Parliament notes 72 contacts quarantined since the outbreak, four of whom were infected.
An advertisement urges readers to treat coughs early in winter with Baxter's Lung Preserver. It claims rapid relief and presents letters from users as proof, urging purchase through grocers with a shilling bottle option and a few doses to prove its value.
At Saint's church in St Kilda on Sunday week a woman appeared unclothed from the waist up during prayers. Police were called, teachers faced fright, and several elder women helped re-clothe her. A doctor diagnosed religious mania and she was taken to a receiving house.
Forty three members of the Royal Artillery Band will represent England at the Auckland Exhibition in August. The contingent departs from London and travels to New Zealand to showcase military music and British culture.
A note records Lord Nogthehiffe receiving a gift of two thousand pounds. The document mentions the sum and the benefactor, with no further context given.
A Keokuk Iowa message reports a river steamer Henry Basse turned turtle near Keokuk with fourteen aboard imprisoned below the water line. A heavy storm raged and seven escaped death while rescuers reached the cabin area. seven remained entombed as divers or boats work to reach them.
New York August 20 report says Portland Oregon Mayor ordered police to arrest any woman wearing low necklines or skirts with high slits and dresses that are too revealing in city streets. The notice cites concerns over public morality and decorum.
Reports from Johannesburg dated August 20 state authoritative accounts concerning the new goldfields near Kito in Belgian Congo indicate reefs yielding 70 percent gold. The ore is expected to rival the Rand in value and output.
A Berlin newspaper reports that scars shown by students as evidence of duels are often created by surgeons. It claims the practice has been recently discovered and discussed in German academic circles.
August reports in Calcutta show cocaine use has reached serious levels among the Indigenous community, with a material proportion of recorded crimes attributed to cocaine consumption and related activities.
The Roman Catholic Congress in Berlin on August 19 passed a resolution calling for the complete personal freedom of the Pope and the unreserved suspension of the Jesuit law as a condition for church freedom.
A fragmented report notes that Tunstall, previously missing, was found wandering at Rockdale and later confirmed dead and buried. The August telegrams from Bolton state that the name on board is Tunstall.
London August 20 A scientific expedition to New Guinea is being organized by Dr Lumholtz a Norwegian woman who led a zoological expedition to North Queensland a quarter of a century ago and is backed by the Norwegian and British Geographical Societies.
An Italian climber and party reached Nimkan Mountain at 22 600 feet and bivouacked there for ten nights despite extreme cold.
The Orient Company engages a Victorian doctor to replace the Indian on the arrival of the Orontes at Adelaide. Sydney reports August 21 noting the replacement took place as part of the ship's medical staffing.
The fragment notes premiums are not taxable income and cannot be taxed. The text cites August 21 1959 and references received statements about premiums being non taxable.
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