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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
3
Bloodhounds traced a possible escape path for Mrs Luard’s killer along Tonbridge Road as police remain baffled. The case has caused great excitement in London with authorities continuing the investigation.
Press Association report notes King Edward's meeting with A. dsvolsky in Carlsbad. The National Zeitung warns that Young Turkey activities heighten Edward's concerns as Britain and France struggle to curb Germany. The piece cautions Russia against acting as Britain’s catspaw amid shifting European tensions.
The St. Petersburg higher court-martial confirmed the death by strangulation sentence for eight Japanese condemned for wounding Russian soldiers while being transported to prison. The initial court-martial at Nikolayevsk called for the same penalty.
German political leader Bebel says British and German workers share peace aims in a letter to the Labour Leader. He urges Britain to avoid deputation to Germany to prevent misinterpretation as fear.
Early morning at Sydney harbor the steamer Colac struck the outward bound collier Pareora creating a large hole in Colac’s bow and leaving a fireman badly burned. Both ships returned to port as the Pareora’s damage remains undetermined with Karori and Hero also involved.
The Rakanoa with the Hawea in tow signalled from Crowdy Heads this morning all well proceeding to Sydney. The Union Company advised that the Rakanoa picked up the Hawea off Manning Head and she will reach Sydney tomorrow.
The American hospital ship is being coaled by American sailors as part of underway support operations. The scene, reported by Press Association, notes the ship receiving coal and supplies during the operation.
A collision off North Beach near Sydney between the steamer Stra bound for Newcastle and the bunker tug Here caused severe damage. The Stra sustained a port side hole and rivet damage while the Hero was crippled with a broken stem and shifted boiler, requiring docking and repairs. No injuries reported.
Fev Prass Association Christchurch reports the Canterbury Master Butchers Association has decided to raise retail beef prices by one penny per pound starting September 1, citing higher fat cattle prices as the reason for the increase.
Dunedin August 29 headmaster Mr Davidson seeks 4500 damages in a writ against an individual who has been assailing him in the press following the Mornington School trouble.
Wellington reports a dancer Walter Avis fainted and died after a hockey match. Timaru Seadown recounts a sleeping guard set ablaze by a pipe burning straw causing severe burns and injuries. Dunedin notes the sudden death of William Pittaway at the Palmerston South cemetery.
Notice under Local Elections Act and Town Districts Act sets a poll at Oddfellows Hall Tinwald from 9 am to 6 pm on Wednesday September 16 1908 for five Tinwald Town commissioners. Nominations must be delivered to the Returning Officer at the Oddfellows Hall before noon on Wednesday September 9 1908.
Letitia Broad of Dunedin is charged at Wanganui Magistrate Court with abandoning on August 17 a female child under 16. The child, once admitted to Kara Lane Home, was taken to Wanganui where the accused allegedly left it in a coal box. The infant fell ill with bronchitis and lung congestion after exposure. The accused was committed for trial.
Lace Garllains. We have a special lot comprising 130 pairs all at special prices from 1s 11d to 21s per pair. With spring cleaning, these goods interest housekeepers and are worth inspection.
OUR MILLINER MISS MOODIE reports brisk activity as spring millinery demand rises. Regular clients are urged to place orders early to ensure delivery for the new season.
The Ashburton branch of the Political Labour League resolved last night to announce Mr J. D. Gobbe as Labour candidate for the Ashburton electorate and to invite him to address a meeting.
In Dunedin South a sparse meeting convened by circular failed to decide on a resolution denouncing Judge Sim as unsafe for judicial service. Labour candidate Steve Boreham proposed the motion but it drew no votes. The Political Labour League later passed a resolution backing a petition to remove Judge Sim as president of the Arbitration Court.
Spring weather returns after heavy frosts of the month, aiding vegetation and stock. Lambing is at its height with modest percentages expected but forecasts point to a season above average. In Rakaia and Ashburton Plains, one hundred percent yields are commonly noted.
Farmers' Co operative invites buyers to a complete clearing sale on the stated date after the sale of Ar John Trethewey's farm. Full particulars to follow in future advertisements.
Havelock Street Mart held a Saturday sale with strong attendance and good clearance at satisfactory prices. Poultry and pigs ranged from 1s 8d to 42s 6d for various animals. horses included pony at £11 and gig at £12 10s. Produce saw table potatoes from 4s 6d, oats and wheat per sack, and roots, fruit, and meat items priced per sack or pound.
A large crowd attended the ordinary weekly sale conducted by the Farmers' Co operative Association. A wide range of stock and produce sold at varied prices including poultry, pigs, cattle, and produce such as potatoes onions apples and fruit with bids ranging from low to market values.
The Temuka Football Club accepts a senior match challenge from Ashburton Football Club to be played in Temuka on Thursday next. A clear weather note cites unusually heavy snow earlier, with warm NW conditions now reducing snow on ranges. The Canterbury Chamber of Commerce annual meeting featured Mr Albert Kaye proposing to exclude razing in several districts, shifting any rate burden to Christchurch area counties.
National Mortgage and Agency Co of New Zealand through A. E. Hart bids a sale of farm stock including cattle sheep horses and gear. The auction starts at 11 o'clock sharp with luncheon provided and drugs leaving the offices at 9 am for ticket collection.
Instructions from Mr dna McMullen to hold a complete clearing sale of live and dead stock including 72 baleybred ewes with lambs, horses, cattle, crops, harness, poultry, potatoes, oats, sun dry, and household furniture. Luncheon provided. Gibson and Curtis to auction.
A fragment lists assorted jam tins and fruit pies from Frimley and Motueka. Items include plum jam raspberry jam peach jam black currant jam and marmalade, plus various pie tins for peaches quinces apricots tomatoes apples gooseberries pears and more.
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