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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
3
King Alfonso hires Inspector Arrow to reform Barcelona police, but Socialists and local police resist. Indignation meetings held, Arrow’s life reportedly endangered, amid calls for reform and public protest in Barcelona.
Albertson testified at the enquiry that lamps were lit for 16 or 17 nights after leaving New Zealand but unlit on five or six nights due to oil shortages. He denied running out of oil the night of the collision, stating lamps were lit. A deck crewman at the wheel said lights burned brightly when relieved between 2 and 3 am.
Sydney reports that Mr Carruthers ordered police to remove wire netting from a wharf, claiming state rights under the Federal Constitution to import goods free of duty. Melbourne notes indicate the act sparked a federal dispute and possible action to seal further shipments, with Crown law advice cited.
In the Senate the bill boosting members allowances passed the committee stages without amendment.
Dunedin reports a large flow of Australian flour still entering the port and signaled to continue. The Star notes the current agreement that created the New Zealand Tourmillers Association may not be renewed when it expires in a few months.
Wellington August 20. After Telegraph Office closure the House debated State forests costs and nursery plans. Mr McNab argued for phased planting, noting major savings in future years and reduced yearly costs. Questions about auctions and agents for the Public Works Department were raised, with remarks on Masterton and Nelson usage and commissions.
The House debated the Apiaries Bill with amendments on January operation start, inspector powers, and beekeeper scope. Proposals to regulate frame use and bee hive safety were rejected or modified amid party splits. The bill passed with amendments and was reported to the House.
In Wellington on August 22 the Court of Appeal ruled in Reddie Millar that imprisonment can follow nonpayment of fines under Arbitration Court awards. The majority held the appellant should succeed and directed the Supreme Court to issue an attachment. Justice Williams dissented.
The Ashburton Good Templars met in the Templars Hall with Pride of Wakanui Lodge members. Bro. J. Buttrick officiated. initiations were conducted and Juvenile Templars hosted light refreshments. A musical program followed with performances by Camp Soll Porter Bowkett Painter Strange Weare Trevinza Bur ss, drawing strong applause from over 80 attendees.
The fourth annual seven-a-side tournament saw a solid turnout despite overcast weather and soggy ground. DB and A teams pressed. B team floundered near half and full time. Cross and Springburn opened scoring contests with Cross gaining 8 3 after a late rally. Referee: Mr T Austin.
Southern Cross A and B battled in a tight senior match with W McKensie scoring from a free kick for A. Rakaia defeated Hakatere 11 to 6 after multiple tries and Cordner added a successful goal. A stray medical ad follows mentioning Rheumo claims of curing rheumatism.
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