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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
3
Mapping 30 reports King Alfonso signs a decree empowering civil marriages under the 1859 civil code, regardless of religious tenets. The move asserts state supremacy over the church in family law.
In New York on August 29 the Pan American Congress concluded after a day of formal ceremonies and official remarks, marking the end of a notable session in inter-American diplomacy.
London August 30 The Board of Education announces that rifle shooting may be added to the curriculum of elementary British schools.
Report from Tokio dated August 30 states that Japan is converting Chinssowan in Korea and Yensheung into naval stations, signaling expanded coastal defenses and military presence in the peninsula.
Brisbane on August 29 reports the Treasurer delivering the Budget. Revenue reaches 3 858 000 pounds, 218 000 above estimate, with a year ending March 1 surplus of 128 000. Current year revenue is 23 841 000 and expenditure 23 858 000. State notes federation as main unease, warning federal finance risks fiscal stability.
The Gambling Bill from committee tightens betting limits with courses near Sydney and Newcastle capped at twenty-four and fifteen race days respectively. Pony meetings are restricted. trotting is excluded from race meetings and sports include swimming carnivals. An amendment blocks newspapers from publishing racing odds.
The Gambling Bill cleared its third reading by 36 to 8. Members argued the amendments would ban betting on racecourses, while Mr Wada said the government aims to drive wagering from streets and localize racecourses. He pledged amendments to remove ambiguity.
A Melbourne workman drilling a drainage opening near Bendigo town hall struck rich quartz. The find was reported by the United Press Association. An official was notified and the discovery will be examined for potential value.
After a stormy night the weather cleared but seas remained rough. The steamer Archers bumped the barque Elginshire causing light damage to both ships. In Newcastle the steamer Cooloon returned to harbor after cargo including horses and calves washed overboard. Northern districts report up to eight inches of rain.
The Legislative Council met at 2 80 p m to resume the second reading of Sir M O Rorke s Divinity Degrees Bill. The bill passed its second reading by 16 votes to 7 and Colonel Pitt moved the second reading of the Training Ships Bill to allow the Governor to declare any government controlled vessel a training ship. The second reading was carried on the voices. The Council adjourned at 4 30 p m.
The House met at 2.30 pm and debated bills including the Juries Act Amendment to pay jurymen, and the Immigration Restriction Act Amendment Bill proposing to bar entry for up to three years after sentence for serious crimes. The Fire Brigades Bill, Maori Land Claims, Horowhenua Block, and Trade Monopolies Prevention bills were also read a second time and referred to committees.
An advertisement notes Finest Factory Butter Filbert brand priced at 24 per th at Fletcher Bros. The listing highlights a local grocer handling this butter product with a focus on quality branding and store location.
In Ashburton July 12 1906 Alfred James pleaded guilty to being found on premises of William Porter during a liquor raid and was fined 208 plus costs. Frederick Bradshaw Robinson charged with keeping liquor for sale faced adjournment. William Bryant and Joseph Duncan admitted sending six liquor packages to areas without licenses. Judge noted clerical labeling faults but found no intent to evade laws and fined 208 with costs.
The Ashburton County Scottish Society hosted a packed Oddfellows' Hall program of Scottish music and dance. The Pipe Band opened and closed with marches, dancers impressed the audience, and soloists James Jago Madam Aenea Paddon Miss M Terris and W Anderson received strong applause for bagpipe airs, ballads, and humorous pieces. The Chorus sang Scots Wha Hae and Green Grow the Rushes, and the McDonald Company performed Killiecrankie before Auld Lang Syne closed the evening on a high note.
At Gisborne Magistrate's Court yesterday a hotelkeeper was found liable for damages to a bugsy while the owner stayed at the hotel. The defense argued the horse owner should bear liability for the accident.
At Seeldents a 51 year old man William Pollock was killed at the railway station when a carriage moved after an express arrived from Christchurch. He fell beneath the wheels while attempting to board the departing carriage. he died on pickup. Pollock had come to town to hear a drainage case decision in Momona. In Paumura, the burned hut debris yielded the body of Henry Martin a jeweller engraver known for eccentric habits. He is believed to have perished in the fire and his remains found in Dunedin.
Hon' forges that we are still making two suits for the price of one A Rice Vicona or Fox's Serge Sunday Suit for 573 6d and a stylish all wool Tweed Suit for 452 or the two Suite for £5. We shall only be able to extend this offer a short time longer People are already preparing for the Exhibition and we shall soon be pushed again with more orders than we can execute Craighead and Barryman The Leading Tailors Ashburton &9 ae that leak in your purse by buying Drapery at Mircrean & Tonwen's The Drapers of Quality Burnett Street
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