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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
2
The report notes anger at liquor being signed to residents fueling illegal trade. Lauriston hosts the first mixed meeting under the new Gaming Act, with bookmakers deferring bets as officials act. The event shifts to an adjoining paddock, raising funds for the club while authorities warn of prosecutions for illegal betting.
The Cabinet approves £1000 toward Lieut Shackleton’s Antarctic survey. Dr Hunter’s condition improves with optimism for recovery. Melbourne reports Hawke’s Bay arrived from New York after navigating a field of about 400 to 500 rechargs, 500 miles south of the usual route. Constable Connor is stabbed by William Waugh at Palmers ton North. Waugh remanded. NSW agent reports domestic girl placements, assisted passages for 1908. Cadet encampment praised at Rangiora. annual camp recommendation. Bot fly issues heat horses. harvest labour concerns grow. Farewell party for Mr and Mrs J Pithin at Campbell’s Shed with gifts and dancing. Postage changes from December 1907. 1908 inland rates listed. Andrew Harris improving after Mount Somers accident. Hebburn miners to resume work.
At Wellington on December 16 the Calrist decided to carry out temporary repairs to the present Parliament Buildings and to fold most sessions this season. The decision on pre erection Parliament Buildings will be taken next session.
The Timaru Bakers Association secretary announces bread prices drop to 7d for cash and 7d 9f for credit from today. The decision follows a Christchurch meeting of master bakers to reduce bread prices in Ashburton and surrounding suburbs, effective Tuesday December 17.
An award filed in the Arbitration outlines terms between the Canterbury Meat Preservers Union and the Christsharch Meat Company. Work hours max eight per day with possible 83 hours over five days and 4 hours on the sixth. Minimum daily wages set for different roles and age-based rates for boys and youths. Award effective January 1, 1907, through September 9, 1909.
The Mount Somers and Springburn Racing Club lists nominations for Boxing Day Maiden Plate and Anania Handicap with numerous entries including Lady Zelma Roscommon Patfind er and Ben Gold across the day’s events. Other races feature guides like The Guide Dittle Joy Ring Boy and Spendthrift with several horses named across Sprintrn ta Walter and Roy al Crown.
Anniversary events marked Canterbury’s 57th foundation day with public picnics at Elgin Ashburton Lauriston and Timaru. Groups from Ashburton Baptist Church Sunday School Church of Christ and Salvation Army held outings with cricket tennis races and bowling amid ideal weather.
Ministers McNab and Milter discuss land tax changes and the Land and Income Assessment Act. Officials report large increases in revenue and widespread subdivision of estates to meet new requirements. Subdivisions surge, especially in Canterbury and Southland, as landowners adapt to the two year residence clause and joint liability rules.
Ottawa reports exceptionally mild Northwest Canada weather hindering ploughing. Balkans mass killings near Gusinje as two Albanian villages are attacked. In naval news Rear Admiral Wans dismisses black sailors from a Pacific-bound fleet and a large fleet voyage is planned from Hampden Roads.
Thirty of the Social Democrat members of the second Duma were sentenced to exile in Siberia for complicity in a plot against the Czar. Twenty two received additional four to five year prison terms, including Prince Tscheparidze and several leaders from the London Congress.
December reports from Teheran describe fighting between Nationalists and Royalists around the palace. The Shah's order arrests and a resigned cabinet trigger parliamentary fury. Mob violence and a fatal street incident add to the volatile scene as Persia faces Cossack disarray and Turkish threats.
Lord Tweedmouth speaking in Liverpool said the navy must be strong to secure sea supremacy and that the government aims to protect commerce. He noted no desire to attack any power but urged public support if it is hard to make strong demands.
Explosion at Dinas colliery Gilfeachgoch Glamorganshire during wage distribution. Of twelve men in the pit seven killed by blast and shock, one injured, the remaining four rescued.
Lloyd's reports thirty minor wrecks after heavy gales in the British Channel. Severe floods hit western counties and the Thames Valley. The 5000-ton petroleum boat Thomas Lawson capsized at Scilly. sixteen drowned, three saved. A Neary sea swept a steam cutter near Speedwell at Sheerness pier. sailors in Christmas leave drowned.
Wellington December 16 The Supreme Court today concluded the case of George Scott tailor and confectioner Christchurch who claimed 4500 pounds for breach of contract by the Exhibition Commissioners in connection with the recent Exhibition The jury awarded 1500 pounds to the plaintiff
December reports from Durban describe Dinizalu moved to Dur, natives associated with him arrested on sedition suspicions, others sent home with orders to reveal rebels bearing firearms. Troops begin demobilisation, then the order is reversed, district reserves at Utrecht and Vryheid recalled, causing widespread excitement.
In Calcutta a 5000 strong rally urged Behari Ghose to retire for Lal Patrai to head the National Congress. A counter demonstration supported Sur Renaranatha's leadership, reflecting factional strife within the movement.
Malvern Cricket Association team, eight clubs, faced Ashburton Cricket Club on the Domain oval. Malvern batted first, scoring 860 runs with three batsmen hard to dispose of amid tricky bowling as Ashburton endured several run outs. stumps drawn at 6.90 with Mr A C Elliot catering and Mr W H Little umpiring.
Canterbury and Auckland played a dramatic Plunket Shield match in Christchurch with Auckland piling up 689 in their two innings while Canterbury made 190 in the first and 88 in the second. Standouts included W Brook-Smith 56 and A E Relf 157 for Auckland, with strong performances from L Boxshall and Bennett. The result appears decisive in Auckland's favor as the Christchurch match continued.
England lead by 27 on second innings as rain and fading light halt play after a tedious day. Gunn and Hardstaff stand out for England while Australia trail 00 for 0 in pursuit of 274, with many details and scores noted.
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