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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 13, 1909
Page
3
Sydney reports Sir William Lyne had a seizure on Saturday but his condition is not serious and he is improving. Melbourne tennis results show Americans defeated by Victorians in singles and doubles with Dunlop Heath and pair victories.
A bush fire at Bolgart raged through the district burning out fourteen settlers and destroying ten houses. The blaze caused extensive damage as emergency crews battled the flames and residents fled the area.
Sydney December 13 Commandant Tickell believes the Waratah remains afloat. He notes Sabine’s search left about half the ocean toward Australia unexamined, suggesting continued hope for recovery.
Sydney December 12 The Wharf Labourers Union, by a large majority, agrees to follow the Strike Congress in resuming work until directed otherwise. Speaker Mr Hoghes warns rejecting Congress policy risks defeat and social disaster. He condemns syndicalist doctrines and warns a general strike could cause violence and riots.
Sydney reports show Southern proprietors restarting pits only if possible with morning start while Northern owners delay until February. Gas supply remains steady only until mid January as Newcastle wharf workers join Sydney unions in a common stand. Director of Labour notes rising idle workers to about ten thousand across trades since November.
Press Association reports in Greymouth on December 13 that state miners have resumed work today as if nothing had happened.
Sporting action in Christchurch on December 11 reports Prim first in the Dominion Handicap with Gwen doling second and Field Gun third. Obligate wins the Springston Welter, Arc Light leads in the Hornby Trot, Federal takes the Flying Handicap, Wet Day wins the Middleton, and Passion tops the Avon Handicap. Bookmakers collected 15 guineas license fees each and £38743 passed through the totalisator, vs £3826 last year.
The Rakaia Racing Club reveals acceptances for its annual meeting at Somerton, including Lady Orizain, Salaam, Glenfield, Mythical, Wardland, and others across events such as the Somerton Handicap, Rakaia Cup, District Handicap, and Tradesmen's Trot. The first race is scheduled for 12:45 p.m., with the Plunket Medal awarded to Winifride Hawkridge of the Punedin Convent.
Linwood Rifles beat Ashburton Rifles by 105 points after a hard fought 10 a side match at 200 500 and 600 yards. Notable scores came from Private Jack Sergeant Johnston Private Gagliardi and Private Niall as the wind and heat tested competitors.
Cadet corps competition at Red cliffs yielded Ashburton High School entries led by Oliver Lowe McKenzie Jones Clarke Rountreen Hollitt and others with scores ranging from 22 57 to 43 79 The Christchurch Boys High School won the shield with a total score of 580.
Chicago wheat May at 1074 to 1073 cents as absence of demand keeps prices soft. Australian wheat steady with Adelaide and Victorian shipments offered at 39s for December-January, 38s 6d for January-February, and other parcel rates. Spot enquiry limited with little demand around 40s. La Platé oats for January-February quoted at 1d 8d.
Directors present the balance sheet and profit loss for the year ended 30 November. Net profit is £17499 9s 6d, after adjustments total £6406 95 9d to be applied to dividends reserves and carry forward. Stock at Belfast Fairfield and Pareora totals 910,268 head, up 87,463 from last year.
ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS DARGAVILLE December 11 Arthur Roache 21 drowned at a flaxmill. mate Christopher Billings nearly drowned and saved by his brother. body recovered yesterday. WANGANTI December 12 Edward Hackett found drowned. body recovered Saturday. GREYMOUTH December 13 Patrick McDonald 38 fell from a 100 foot cliff at Coal Creek works. inquest verdict accidental death. NELSON December 13 Walter A Gainsford shot dead on a hill at Wangapoka. police have no further details yet.
In Invercargill on December 13, the Southland Boys and Girls High School Board announced appointments. Assistant master Clay McCarthy from Linwood and teachers for the girls school include Miss E. E. Low of Wellington, Miss Violet C. Farnico of Rakaia, and Miss A. M. Griffin of Oamaru.
In Carterton Magistrate's Court Joseph Stone was sentenced to one month hard labour for failing to comply with a maintenance order for his illegitimate child. The judge condemned the case noting the mother is confined in an asylum and the child was committed to an industrial school.
Arnst replies to the proposal to row Barry on the Zambesi. He will demand expenses for himself and trainer and ask Barry to stake £500 as a side wager.
The Christchurch Trades and Labour Council issued a manifesto opposing the government land proposals. A meeting of Christchurch South and Christchurch East electors carried a resolution denouncing freehold tenure and the sale of Crown lands, and the group formed a New Zealand Labour party branch.
Ashburton County Council passes by laws effective January 1910 restricting cycles on the Bridge. No riding on the footway or above six miles per hour. Night riding requires a front light. Riders must yield to crossing vehicles or livestock. Penalty up to five pounds per offence.
A shop advertises a grand variety of imported goods for Xmas with clear pricing and moderate rates. The store will stay open each evening until 9 o'clock for customer convenience.
Fragmentary listing shows multiple spice and sugar products with weights and brands. Mentions Keen's Mixed Spice 4lb tins, Finest Ground, Auckland 56lb bags, Brewers' Crystals 56lb bags, Dark Brown Sugar, Demerara Crystals, Icing Sugar, Castor Sugar, and Sugar of Milk priced per pound. The text appears as a column of goods in a shop ledger.
A residence located at the corner of Cass and Moors Streets is noted in the record, with Mrs Ward listed as occupying or associated with the property. The entry provides no additional context or actions.
A catalog of fruit syrups and juices includes Raspberry Syrup Lemon Syrup Pineapple Syrup and Lime Juice with per bot pricing. Also listed are Lemon Squash Marshall s Liquid Fruits Montseratt Lime Juice Beer Extract Ginger Beer and assorted pies and tinned fruits with varied gallon and tin prices.
A fragmented list notes various household powders and additives including baking powder custard powder and egg powder priced by tin or per dozen. References to brands Edmonds Gatland’s Norton and generic items like washing powder and alum powder appear in a sparse catalog format.
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