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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
3
United Press dispatch reports switchmen on thirteen Northwestern railways strike for higher wages. Officials warn traffic between the Great Lakes heads and the Pacific coast will be paralysed.
Berlin dispatch says the Keiser opened the Reichstag stating the Franco German Moraceae agreement is being carried out in good spirit. He avoided mentioning the navy.
English papers view German silence on recent battleship launches as a calculated move to lull British voters into overlooking their own navy needs before elections.
The motive for Hofrichter in the Vienna poisoning was to secure his own promotion, a new staff appointment threatening his position. The report is credited to the Press Association and dated December 1.
A Verdun stationed corporal borrowed funds from squadron members and poisoned the mess soup with potassium cyanide. The scheme narrowly failed, and several members escaped death.
The London Truth condemns the Ceylon Times report on an October 18 cricket match where European residents refused to play. It calls the Australians' high fees a money grabbing practice and degrades the white man’s standing when facing a native team.
Romesh Chunder Dutt of the Royal Asiatic Society reports from Vienna that Duke Carl Theodor of Bavaria has died. He was brother of the late Empress Elizabeth of Austria and, as an amateur cynlist, performed 5000 cataract operations.
In Perth on December 1 the Moldavia captain offered help to Cocos Islanders after the cyclone. Islanders replied stores are abundant and no assistance is needed. Melbourne reports the Senate passed the Finance Bill by 19 to 16 on December 2. In the Naval Loan Bill debate Mr Fisher urged delay for elector input while Mr Deakin warned Europe’s naval build up and Australia must act quickly.
Sydney reports Mr Wade, confined to his bedroom, met Mr Hughes and plans talks with Mr Yearmouth to avert Friday government legal action. Northern proprietors back the Press, denounce strike leaders, and seek an independent parliamentary tribunal to settle the dispute.
Sydney reports show the Legislative Assembly discussing government intervention to end the strike with a compulsory board to be appointed. A Newcastle colliery owner says foreign trade fell 50 percent due to freights and costs, while next year’s contracts were placed elsewhere. By December 2, twenty seven thousand men idle as rail services cut further.
A private cable message to an Auckland shipping firm reports Melbourne wharf labourers on strike causing ships to cease discharging cargo. The note is dated December 2 and comes via the Press Association.
PAHIATUA December 1 Herbert Burgh a 29 year old single dairy farmer hanged himself in a cowshed after a period of poor health. CHRISTCHURCH December 1 the Rev T A Joughin struck by a vehicle near Irwell while riding from Leeston to Brookside then injured when a horse kicked him on the jaw and his chest was run over. he is at home with a concussion.
Captain F. S. Knyvett of the No. 1 Company Auckland Garrison Artillery Volunteers faces arrest for alleged gross insubordination. The move follows a Wellington visit and a letter to the Defence Minister criticizing Colonel Rabin, Chief of the General Staff.
Thomas W. Arthur, formerly with Wellington Zoological Gardens, sued keeper Albert E. L. Berthing for 500 pounds. After a three day trial the jury awarded Arthur 100 pounds in damages plus costs, with the plaintiff having left council service for Queensland duty.
Joseph Williams, a farmer from Auckland, was charged in Wellington with attempting to murder Francis Joseph Martin, his Wellington-based son in law. The altercation in the street led to a revolver firing that grazed Martin’s neck. Williams was remanded until next Wednesday with bail allowed.
A December report from Greymouth notes no new miners’ action as Paparoa workers show sympathy for strikers. Government and mine management say they cannot meet the trucking and jigging concession, estimating a 20 percent earnings rise if granted, and propose arbitration or conciliation.
The report from The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company notes a weaker frozen meat market due to heavy shipments arriving mainly from Australia. Mutton and lamb prices have fallen. Canterbury mutton quoted at 4d, Napier Wellington and North Island at 33, Lamb first quality at 4d dressed. Beef prices include Hinds Sid and fores dd.
The Canterbury Methodist Synod tonight voted 41 to 14 to support an independent conference and separation from Australia.
Pupils from Ashburton borough and Elgin schools along with friends left Ashburton by a twelve carriage special for Timaru for their annual picnic. About 6450 excursionists attended despite a committee limit of 700 tickets showing strong enthusiasm.
Strong city feeling grows over Dr Findlay's stance on Mr Wigram's motion in the Legislative Council demanding full revenue and expenditure details for the Christchurch Lyttelton tunnel line. The issue is seen as an unfair provincial treatment and shows no sign of quieting.
In Dunedin on December 2 Mr Will Crooks MP for Woolwich received a cordial reception. He told an interviewer that proposing to consult the people before passing a budget is the worst political bill ever practiced in any civilised country. The Budget must pass. a people friendly bill would be written within six months by the House of Lords.
Napier council debated a motion to bar Chinese from municipal swimming baths while allowing a paid hot plunge for them. The municipal solicitors ruled such by laws discriminatory and ultra vires, so Councilor Eagleton's motion was ruled out of order.
The Ashburton Trotting Club summer meeting accepts entries for the first day’s races to be held Wednesday and Thursday next. Entries close with secretary Mr A A Pooks at 2 pm tomorrow. A Canterbury Jockey Club special committee overturned an award issue in the Ashburton County Racing Club Handicap, disqualifying Tikitere for rider failure to weigh in and awarding first and third place money to Rose Noble and the mare’s owner.
A catalog of medicines and groceries with prices per bottle or box. Items include Chamberlain's Cough Cure Honey and Lozenge Eno's Fruit Salts Dietetic foods and condiments from brands such as Quaker Oats Grape Nuts and Beecham's with various sizes and rates. Also mentions miscellaneous Desiccated Coconut Maizena Arrowroot and Polson's Powder in stock.
The Yorkshire Insurance Company offers stallion and mare in foal insurance rates in New Zealand. Stallions Thoroughbred five percent, Stallions Draught six percent, Mares in foal from four percent. Claims paid promptly.
On Saturday the Mayfield club hosted Winchmore Club for a tennis match at Mayfield court. A large crowd watched as the local team, outmatched the visiting 15 players, dominated the chief doubles. Mr Withell and Captain Corleés spoke to the gathering as cheers greeted the visitors and refreshments concluded the afternoon program.
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