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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 14, 1909
Page
3
Lord Dudley spoke at St Francis Xavier College in Sydney on December 24 and said he aims to return to public service if the government advances Ireland's prosperity. He pledged not to join any administration or party unless it benefits Ireland, linking his future to Irish affairs.
News dispatch reports M Bleriot's aeroplane collided with a Took at Constantinople. The craft turned a somersault and Bleriot fell 18 feet injuring him, and he was conveyed to a hospital.
The Daily Mail says four seamen from fifty four aboard the Lena mutiny ended at Gibraltar today. They were tried but denied being ringleaders or connected to the mutiny. Others were reassigned to different ships including the Ter for Australia.
In Sydney on December 13 workers at Southern and Western collieries refused to work. Northern miners likewise showed no inclination to resume under Mr Wade's conditions. At Newcastle a crowd gathered for the hearing of Bowling, Brennan, Burns, Lewis, and Gray on charges of evil minds conspiracy to incite a strike among coal miners and related workers. The Trades Hall documents linked the accused to events leading to the strike. On December 14 the Gas Employees' Union decided to work coal at company wharves, ensuring gas supply until Christmas.
The New South Wales Cricket Association protested that Surrey cricketer J N Crawford should not play for South Australia until he had resided there three months, citing Sheffield Shield rules. Melbourne and Victorian authorities, noting no agreement with SA, decided Crawford could play for South Australia.
Woodville High Cadets dominated the Weekly Press challenge shield contest. Lieutenant Hind achieved possibles at 100 yards and 33 straight hits, while Bugler Raphey shot 20 successive balls at 200 yards. The team aggregate set a new record, surpassing last year’s winner by 33 and extending their five year hold on the shield.
Wellington December 13 a Plunket Nurses Association deputation urged a grant rise stating each nurse costs 200 a year and proposing 50 per nurse. Sir Joseph Ward pledged full consideration noting 50 on the Estimates for the Karatani Home in Dunedin where nurses are trained.
Nelson December 13 Arnst the champion sculler says he has sent a reply demanding 250 pounds expenses for the Zambesi match. He aims to take Jack Arnst and Fogwell as trainers. The 500 pound waiver with Barry is upheld as the challenger’s world title race rule. Arnst keeps up intensive training at Nelson harbour.
A fire at 8.19 this morning in Ingestre Place seriously damaged a five room house occupied by Henrietta Lockerbie and spread to adjacent eight room house of Beatrice Davis and a five room home owned by Emme Liddells. One boarder, James Wallace, suffered two broken ribs after leaping from a window and was taken to hospital. Fire insurance values are listed for each property and contents. In Blenheim a five room house owned by Frederick Jellyman was destroyed with contents. the building was insured for £150.
Mr Bates telegraphed today of strong winds freshening to a northerly gale. Expect unsettled cloudy weather likely to continue for days with possible rain. Barometer to fall and low pressure expected by Friday.
Employees of W. T. Collins and Sons honored Mr B. A. Collins and his bride returning from Australia at a dinner. About 80 guests, including wives and families, attended with speeches and gifts such as a half-stand and a warble clock. The event featured musical items and ended with Auld Lang Syne.
United Kingdom cargos report 1,935,000 quarters in total wheat and flour. Continental shipments add 1,485,000 with Atlantic 822,000 and Pacific 55,000. Report dated December 13 from London, received December 14.
At the Ashburton yards a very small stock yarding occurred with attendance well below average. Fat sheep sold well with keen competition, woolly ewes and wethers trading firm amid a mixed store pen showing few sales and high asking values. Fat cattle saw limited buyer readiness with many lots passed, two cows, several heifers and a steer listed in values around £5 to £7.
Entertainment note announces Taylor Garrington Dramatic Company presenting a new adaptation of East Lynne on Friday at Ashburton. Featuring elaborate scenery and a featured scene with Little Willy among angels. Admission listed with prices and information on ladies half price and advance manager.
Firework show by R. T. Bickerton from Wellington featured across the season at Wonderland and major centers. Post describes dazzling set pieces, rockets, aerial shells, and whirligigs with music by the Temperance Band. Admission 6d for children and 1s for grand stand. Gates open 7.30.
The breaking up of the school for Christmas vacation will occur on Wednesday the 16th at 2 pm. Prizes will be distributed and parents of the children are invited to attend.
The PNB Eiffelton Bachelors Ball at Mr J White's Shed is postponed until Wednesday December 22.
A Christchurch meeting of Crown tenants in Cheviot on Saturday night supported the optional tenure system. After a lengthy debate the division stood 82 for freehold and 19 for leasehold. The orderly gathering welcomed the result with cheers.
By The Banking Act 1908 the 16th of December 1909 is set as a special bank holiday at the offices of the listed banks in Ashburton. Inspectors Tolhurst of The Union Bank and Finch of the Bank of New South Wales sign the notice.
In Napier on December 14 Magisterate McCarthy found draper E H Ricketts guilty of breaching the tailors' award by arranging a suit to be made in Wellington without informing the customer that it was factory produced. A £5 fine was imposed.
Friedlander Bros Ltd directed by Hugo Friedlander marks an anniversary signal in Canterbury. The brief item notes the milestone for the firm within the local business record.
In Gisborne Robert Martin aged 68 a labourer died of heart failure on Saturday evening after a day in good health. In the Waihaka river yesterday afternoon Hugh O Connor a labourer with the Public Works Department drowned while swimming. In Dunedin December 13 Mr G Searle licensee of Hichardts Hotel Queenstown died early this morning after a paralysis stroke on Thursday.
The statement of the corporation tramways shows twelve months running from December 1908 to December 1909 with receipts of £8868 and expenditure of £891, a deficiency of £5293 after including interest and sinking fund.
Unpounded cattle from William Street Ashburton were held by Poundkeeper W Kennedy after being found near Ranger-One White and Red cow with calf. Animals include a small Red heifer, a small brindle steer about six months, a straw berry bull about ten months, and no visible brands. If not released by December 29 at 12 noon, they will be sold for expenses.
In Invercargill the Metropolitan A and P Show opened today in glorious weather. Entries exceed previous years while the sheep and cattle exhibition is remarkably fine.
The Public Reserve Act notice states the South Rakaia Domain will be closed on Thursday December 16 1909 for the Rakaia Racing Club event. Admission charges set at one shilling per adult horse and trap. G A C Hardy chairs the domain board in Rakaia in December 1909.
The Eltham No-License Council on December 14 passed resolutions endorsing the separation of No-license and dominion prohibition issues and urging the Wellington delegates' honesty. It also backs the Parliamentary Committee’s move to remove intoxicants from the Defence Bill for the youth of the dominion.
Notice is given that the South Rakaia Domain will be set apart for the Rakaia Sports GAt main athletic meeting on Monday December 27 1909. Admission and arrangements shown by Chairman Hardy of the Domain Board.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a dark Golden Hagla Diadem Red Funnel item at an aromatic market. No clear date or full description available.
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