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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 27, 1908

Page

3

Death of Baron Speck von Sternburg Stuns U S Leaders

President Roosevelt telegrams German Charge d Affaires expressing shock and grief at the death of Baron Speck von Sternburg. He praises Sternburg as a fearless diplomat and faithful friend who strengthened US Germany ties and valued goodwill toward America. A prior Berlin message notes his Heidelberg death and the Kaiser’s condolence.

Per Presa Association New York Roosevelt Baron Speck von Sternbure Germany America United States Berlin Heidelberg Baron Speck von Sternburg Washington Baron Sternburg

Mrs Luard's Murder Report From London to Seal Chart

London report states two bullets were extracted from Mrs Luard's head and doctors think she was struck from behind with a bludgeon before being shot while stunned. Earlier dispatch claimed the wife of Major General Charles E Imard was killed on a balcony at Frankfield near Seal Chart after her husband left her at a wicket gate. Rings were stolen and fingers cut. no clue to the murderer.

London Horace Wilkinson Seal Chart Seven Oaks Goddengreen Golf House

The Hawea Crew Return From Lord Howe Island

The Hawea boat crew landed at Sydney and returned to port after their mission at Lord Howe Island. Oki, the Japanese fisherman involved in a feud, has surrendered to police in Perth. In Zeehan, the Florence mine flooded after an underground reservoir was tapped. miners were warned and escaped.

Pet Press Association Sydney Lord Howe Island Perth Oki Shaw A& West Murray Hobart Florence Zeehan

American Fleet Fleetweek Ends With Celebrations in Sydney

On August 26 crowds of British and American spectators gathered at a cricket ground for children's demonstrations in white red and blue. Five thousand white pigeons were released as tableau vivante celebrated Hail Columbia. A rifle match between the fleet and the Rifle Association saw Americans win 1884 to 1755. A fleet baseball game against Australia ended 15 to 7 in favor of Australia. The Inspector General praised American sailors. Tokyo media welcomed Admiral Sperry's fleet with warm official and public support.

Sydney Columbia The Rifle Association Melbourne Australia

Ashburton High School Sale of Work Opens

The Ashburton High School pupils raise about £65 for recreative facilities by a bazaar or sale of work directed by Mr Watters. The event opened in the assembly hall by Mr J Tucker and featured stalls run by students and staff, drawing a large crowd with expected success tonight.

Ashburton High School Watters J. Tucker Board of Governors Tuga Friedlander W. F. Watters G. B. Inglis Charles Turner Percy Crisp Lollie Edith Hayes Ivy Digby Elea Bass Pat Plante Ellen MeIlraith Hedley Segers Ernest Basstian Raura Jones

Miramar estate owner dies after brief illness

Wellington reports Henry D Crawford one of the Miramar estate owners died this morning after a short illness. Christchurch notes W Webb, the world champion sculler, arrived from Wanganui on business and plans light training before a return in three weeks. Wanganui confirms final deposit of 100 pounds from Arnst committee for the sculling championship with Webb, with 500 pounds to be staked on the side.

Wellington Henry D.crawford Miramar Christchurch W. Webb Wanganui Arnst

Letter From Mr John McLachlan M P On Illness And Plans

John McLachlan M P writes to the editor from Woodside’s Private Hospital Auckland recounting illness from pneumonia after an ice bound journey. He notes medical care by eminent doctors and nurses, mentions Miss Morrison, and says he plans weeks of Rotorua treatment then return to Wanganui via Taumarunui within ten days. August 22 1908.

Flatman Vintman Miss Morrison Rotorua Wanganui Taumanarui John McLachlan M.P. Woodside Burleigh Street Auckland

Ashburton seven a side football results and notes

The Ashburton Rugby Union promoted seven a side tournament was held in fine weather with 224 players. Matches produced several tries as Temuka, Southern Cross and Leeston posted scores while Merivale beat Rakaia 5 to 0 and Christchurch Old Boys defeated Methven 11 to 0. Southland beating Way by nil in a separate match closed the day.

Ashburton Rugby Union Christchurch T'emuka Old Boys A Ashburton Methven Geo Spillance Temuka Southern Cross A. v. Springburn Springburn J. Brown B. ReKenzie FE. Fitzgerald B. McKensie Gid Boys Vy. Ashburton H. Culverhovee. Windhmare v. Merivale Celtic Timaru Old Boys’ B H. Culverhouse Ashburton A Bushell Junio Southern Cross B H. Sullivan Leeston Pfhe Lambie Old Boys Lyttelton Pirates Lyttelton T. Gillard Sentor Ashburton B Merivale Rakaia Rakaia Ib Old Boye G. Cromie Boks D. Jd. Guiney Boag A. F. Brooke Ashberton A Thos. McDonald McDonald Sid Thomas M. Daily

Britain Defeats Queensland in Brisbane Football Match

In Brisbane on August 26 Britain beat Queensland 20 to 8. A tight first half ended with Britain ahead 6 to 8. In the second half the visitors surged, overcoming the locals. Also at the Melbourne carnival Tasmania participated in the football events.

Britain Queensland Brisbane Melbourne Tasmania

Tasmania Defeats New Zealand By Large Margin in Carnival Match

In Melbourne on August 27 Tasmania dominated New Zealand 11 goals 2 behinds to 1 goal 12 behinds while Victoria crushed South Australia 40 goals 15 behinds to 2 14 behinds. The Tasmanians showed superior game knowledge and pace compared with the visitors.

New Zealand Melbourne Tasmania Victoria South Australia

Zouch Dentist Thanks Ashburton Methven Patients

A. L. Zouch dentist expresses gratitude for five years in Ashburton and six months’ support in Methven. He announces the Methven Branch in Newman’s Buildings remains open daily with modern surgical and mechanical equipment under a skilled dentist.

K RQ L. Zouch Ashburton Zouch Methven Gczst Newman

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Cable News President Roosevelt Mrs Luard Por Presa Association Per Press Association Baseball Police Japan Tokio Admiral Sperry Theovernment People of SALE Erpordrage Way ‘Ery Vy Southland Llington P. Brown A DE Spong Boxing Association Army At & P.m Poers W. H. Little General Insurance CO. OF N.Z Om E. Curtis Cameron Street F. Timms Canterbury Frozen Meat and D.P. Export Co., Ltd Fairfield Freezing Works AE Xbore Tunsday CO. S. Harter National Mortgage & Agency “ Company National Mortgage & Agency GQ Tenpuiet ON Northern Loveliffe Wakanui Wanteus Good Generale Duffern Arcade Labour Bureau H. Stephenson Mre Missen Clitical Labour League Toomorrow Templar Hall Qone J. Stace Alford Forest Road Jessop, Miltiaare and Dressmakers William Street Wakanui Road Collins and Co Chas, Thomas H. M. Jones Placy's Gooney G.B.D Cl, and Co B.bb Loewe and Co Brearive Knitting Machine Company G.P Rocery National Mortgage & Esgency Company Friends of Air Walter Goodgin William Lauriston Baker Bros Henry Stephenson Mr Toomer Algo Bath Hebron Colonial Manual Life Assurance Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society Geraldine Bank of New Zealand Bank Jas. & Turnbull Tancried Street Cote T. Wilson Bond Ang Somerset Buildings Andrews & CO Triangle GC. Andrews J. Ballantyne and Co Cutting Academy North Canterbury Pink Beauty Lapstone Fletcher Bros A. L. Zouch Amerigan Dental Parlors Newman's Buildings Tancred Street Kerr Bros East Street Butchery Askbutton Ash. Burton Elrod Grant & Kicere Saunders’ Buildings Ashburton Petroleum Prospecting Gov., Ltd Privision A. W. Beaven G. T. Booth T. Bugeley Seafield F. Z. D. Ferriman Kyle W. Reege Lise Ashburton Boring Rights Syndicate Harry Andrews ST. Gabriel Valley Colton Los Angeles California Mount Somers Mount Hutt Mount “Snowden Canterbury ‘Plains Canterbury Plains Walter Pickles N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative AS Giation OF Canty., Ltd Winchmore T.connolly Washdyke Leicester Orize Farmers’ Co-Op Tinwald Yards Ed Sexce N.Z, Farmers’ Co-Op Ceylon Paa Sultanas Desaert Frimley Harricot Tina Coleman's Keen’s Rulsebrook’s van Houten Bournville Bensdorp St. George Jordan Millar Motueka Symington Blackwell Colony Juno Old Dudge Myrtle Graves Vanity Fair Golden Crop R, Bell and Co Vestas Mesh Qin Din Siti Rotherham Eaglish S. McClurg Rotherham Keywind Strong Hunters Burnet Mest Friedlander Bros., Limited D. Friedlander Chertsey Domain Chertsey Sports Club Laig R. Campbell Chertsey Domain Board Abbey MAN UD J. Howie Psitchard Bros Tailors, Drapers, & Clothiers Tancveid Street Eaders
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