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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
4
An OCR fragment shows a pharmacy ad repeating “Lises” stacked by chemists and directs readers to Bonington's Pharmacy on East Street, Ashburton. The legible portion suggests an itemized display or product listing common to small-town druggists.
Daily memoranda lists Saturday events including a 12.80 horse fair and weekly produce and poultry sales at Farmers' Co operative Association marts and Mr Henry Stephenson's location.
Schedule lists His Majesty's Theatre 8 pictures and 8-Concert at Waterton Library. S.M. Court 10.15 a.m. Technical School 7.30 p.m. Annual read-up at His Majesty's Theatre. Oddfellows Hall Rakaia hosts Bright Hours children program.
A political analysis argues that W M Hughes drives the New Zealand strike negotiations from Australia, with the Federation of Labour using violence and intimidation. It portrays Hughes as a brilliant but destructive force, predicting his downfall as he leads a contested industrial war on a national stage.
At a meeting of the Lyttelton Harbour Board yesterday the special committee appointed to consider Mr H Friedlander s notice of motion on duplicating the railway line through the Lyttelton tunnel was granted leave to defer further consideration until January.
Daniel McCarthy and Lilleh McCarthy inherit £50,000 each from their father. The Waitaka cheese factory, Westland’s sixth dairy, opened by County Chairman Mr Ferguson with a large crowd and promising prospects. Police union plans in London, Canterbury tablets for Captain Scott memorial at Queenstown, and court verdicts on injuries are noted along with local auctions, Bible in State Schools League observances, and dairy show highlights.
In Christchurch on December 3, Professor Mills faced charges for holding a public meeting at Sumner and obstructing traffic. Evidence showed he spoke from a motor car on the Esplanade. a constable asked the driver to move on and he did. The case was dismissed after Mills claimed no obstruction and that he moved on when warned.
December 4 at noon no developments to report on the Christchurch strike. Public interest has shifted to the election contest as local news focus now centers on voting and campaign dynamics.
The first express from the north brings back John Studholme to Ashburton and the second express brings Rev W J Elliott. Melbourne reports Thomas Langdon elected Chairman of Committees in the Victorian Assembly. Hayward’s Pictures manager George Martinengo departs Ashburton for Globe Palace Christchurch. Mrs Millington to take over at His Majesty’s Theatre Oamaru.
Heavy rain hampered work at Lyttelton where steamers and coasting schooners are being discharged and loaded. HM S Pyramus moved to Gladstone pier to free No 3 jetty for a merchantman. Pateona arrived from Wellington at 11 45 after a southerly gale. Lyttelton hotels opened at 9 am for the first time since November 24 and may close at 6 pm.
The Ashburton Dairy Factory Company reports all butter cleared from coal stores at Lyttelton and shipped. The Rimutaka carried 2100 boxes and the Corinthic 600 boxes, valued at about £7550. Suppliers’ cheques will be disbursed on Saturday, easing management anxiety.
Police in Christchurch report an important clue in the Winslow outrage investigation. Mrs Nelgon, who struggled with the assailant, is nearly recovered from the shock and injuries. Further developments are anticipated.
New Zealand faces limited Christmas fruit arrivals from Australia with ample stocks in Wellington and local merchants holding steady. Consumers may see smaller quantities of fancy foods, while toys and presents are expected to arrive from overseas in time. Sugar supplies in Ashburton are low but fresh shipments are expected soon.
Max Wolfe on remand was charged with assaulting Joseph Kilcolly a special constable causing actual bodily harm on November 17 after Beer glass struck Kilcolly in Barrett's Hotel. Wolfe committed for trial with bail set at 160 pounds and sureties.
The weather bulletin reports a severe heat wave with registers reaching 116 degrees in Bourke and Jerry's Plains and 120 to 124 degrees in Long Beach districts Queensland. Bush fires are widespread while yesterday was cold with brief showers. Forecasts show variable to moderate winds, possible rain, and a dull, misty spell ahead.
Wellington December 4 11 25 a.m. Mr Riddell S.M. gave reserved judgment in the case of W T Young president of the Federation of Labour charged with inciting to violence.
The defendant received imprisonment and a 12 month peace bond with personal £240 and two £250 sureties. An appeal was lodged alleging a legal error. Bail was set pending appeal at £150 personal and two £75 sureties. Other charges against leaders were adjourned to this afternoon.
In Wellington on December 4 2 25 p m the Watersiders Union reports 1840 members and the Drivers Union 250 members. Robert Campbell special constable breaks his leg when his horse slips on wooden locks. The Union Company aims to carry ordinary cargo to Sydney next week. The Aorangi crew to sign off on arrival with new qualified ABs and firemen awaiting to sail to San Francisco. Tahiti arriving from San Francisco today sails to Sydney on Saturday with passengers from New Zealand.
A large fleet of steamers, 34 000 tons, including Turakina Dorset Mimiro Victoria Waitomo Moeratei and Kamo, gathers at Dunedin as Kaiapoi due from Oamaru with 1460 tons. Waterside unions see secessions and threats amid calls for sureties to keep peace after Bartolomew ruling appeal.
About 170 members attended the Dunedin Seamen Union meeting to discuss resuming work amid ongoing trouble. Auckland and Wellington delegates reported on central operations while a secret ballot on resuming work failed 17 to 0. The meeting condemned Federation of Labour methods and ended with unanimous support for Belcher.
Workers formed a union federation and imposed a weekly levy for strikers. Several refused to pay and a walkout followed. Management offered reinstatement under arbitration but required workers to sign on with no victimisation. Deadlock persisted as most miners left the district and only a handful returned.
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