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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
4
Readers are informed that these and all other lines stocked by Chemists are obtainable at Bonnington's Pharmacy on East Street in Ashburton.
Daily memorandum lists Tom Morrow across weekly produce and poultry sales at the Farmers' Co operative Association and Henry Stephenson marts including Arcade two land sales Friedlander Bros threshing plant sale and property sales at Stephenson and cooperative marts with property sales noted.
At 11 a.m. the Longbeach Road Board meets. His Majesty's Theatre hosts the 2 3b Matinea program and a Pictures showing later in the day.
The second reading of the Bill was carried last night and it will be shelved until next session. Much may happen during the recess, possibly affecting votes on the third reading.
The Minister of Justice forwards a letter and a copy of an Ashburton Guardian article to the Commissioner of Police for inquiries and a report. Other items report a Canterbury Signalling Corps parade at Hinds, a watch theft case near Rakaia, rates questions at Winton, measles in Ashburton County, and multiple local notices on health, public signs, and Ford cars.
The Otago Amateur Athletic Association announced the New Zealand championship meeting will be held in Dunedin on February 7. A Dunedin telegraph dispatch notes the decision and details.
The Christchurch strike scene shows the city regaining normal appearance. Mounted specials at the Addington camp number about 200 with Lyttelton troops totaling 200 to 300, excluding wharf workers. the strikers camp continues to grow amid the arbitration union drive and remand of Semple in Auckland.
Debate centers on George Hunter proposed Gaming Act Amendment to grant 30 extra totalisator permits for country racing clubs. Opponents warn of oversaturation of racing days and betting opportunities, arguing true sport demands restraint and that rural districts gain little from expansion.
At Dunedin Police Court Alexander Deans and Frederick Gilland two strikers faced assault charges against a free labourer. The magistrate noted limited force and no serious injuries and fined £2 plus costs.
A cablegram to Mr Laracy of the Shearers Association from Mr Grayndler of the Australian Workers Union discusses coal workers and others returning to work amid talk of a collapse. Laracy’s informal reply notes waterside workers and sedmen solid, miners acting independently and finance as the main item, with a fight that could be won with good judgment.
The Very Rev. Bean Tubman was a passenger on the southbound express this afternoon. Messrs H. F. Nicoll and E. F. J. Grigg returned to Ashburton by today’s express from the north.
Yesterday's rain returned in light showers with 29 points recorded by Domain weather station. Today is fair but cloudy with warmer temperatures, while wind shifts from north to southwest and freshens. Heavy rain is expected to continue with potential river flooding and possible electrical disturbances as barometer rises and temperatures drop later.
Federation of Labour delegates met this morning in Wellington and adjourned without a press statement. Over 1500 new unionists worked on the wharves today. The Arbitration Union holds a night meeting to discuss a possible agreement with employers. Magistrate rules in favor of the Royal Tiger Hotel licensee who kept premises open against closure orders.
Canterbury sheriff Air Hawkins fixes 8 a m tomorrow for the execution of Biddle who murdered Mrs Lilley at Mayfield. Biddles health is reported as during trial. Omorton's execution will be Canterbury's first in ten years since McLean the Byreton murderer was hanged at Lyttelton.
In Auckland on December 11 the labour dispute shows diminishing impact on the public. Coal supplies are arriving in wholesale quantities and public services run with ample stocks. Ship traffic at the port proceeds satisfactorily though some disruption remains from waterside protests and the Sydney to Auckland steamer service.
December 19 dispatch states the sheriff’s arrangements for Biddle’s execution are complete. He is described as a physical wreck and will likely be carried to the gallows. Reporters will attend the execution.
London notes a noisy Oil Trust meeting where members formed a committee to consult with directors on new business and lost money. A resolution to reduce capital was postponed.
Robert Semple, charged at the Auckland Police Court, spoke sedition and incited others to assault police. He was remanded till Wednesday with bail standing from Wellington.
On December 11 watersiders at Westport voted to form a new union under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Officers were elected and an application for registration sent. Attendance was good and officials expect a large membership tomorrow as workers welcomed the initiative.
Nelson December meeting shows lively proceedings with two West Cast delegates, Nelson the president resigning after restraining the dispute. Majority expected to return to work next week as seven extremists linger. Federation backing and arbitration unions place pressure while a Home ship arrival may force a head.
Twelve members of the Waterside Workers Union including the president joined the new Arbitration Union this morning in Nelson. The move signals a return to collective bargaining structure as workers shift affiliations.
The Arbitration Union at Westport began with 238 members yesterday afternoon rising to 50 by noon today all workers. Many come from the old Federation Union and enrolment continues. Shipping firms refuse to send a steamer until labour protection and coal cargo are guaranteed. No action yet at the collieries. Foodstuffs arrive at Hokitika and are carted from Reefton.
The Union Company withdrew desertion charges against the To fua's crew after their absence, and they will rejoin the ship under the terms of an agreement.
Sydney dispatch reports on December 11 that My Parry denies Wellington Press reports of the strike situation.
Sydney reports the Labour Council agreed to provide special financial assistance to New Zealand strikers. It is understood Mr Holman has received a reply to his cable to Mr Massey, though Massey’s reply is not yet available.
The Union Company announced Mundkura will replace Willochra on the Vancouver service. The ves sel Mundkura will wake the Vancouver run and serve on Thursday, as per the December 11 notice.
Sydney reports December notes the combined unions dispute over a strike. The sailing of the Manuka to Wellington has been postponed, likely until Monday, as unions refute claims the strike is over.
In Sydney December, the Combined Unions condemn Parry the New Zealand striker's visit as aimed at provoking a general strike. Howard Elliott Tuckland argues Parry sought to hinder spread of the Hepa incident during negotiations.
A meeting in Paton Harbour hears of impending strikes as workers at the punt dredging plant, employed by Mr B. Pait, down tools. Others are hired to fill vacancies while discussions warn of worse consequences if disputes escalate.
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