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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 17, 1908

Page

3

Wreck of the Kia Ora at Kawau Island Coast

Auckland Herald reports the scow Kia Ora wrecked near Kawau Island during a midnight gale. Only survivor Fred Gosset reaches shore after eight hours on a rock. captain Piercy and his son vanish, others washed away. A search found no trace of the missing crew or women aboard.

Auckland Auckland Herald Leigh Kawai Island Kawau Island Canoe Rock Kawa Kawait Island Omaha Fred Gasset Piercy Kawau Gosset Gesset

Steamer Charles Edward Beached After River Channel Entry

The steamer Charles Edward went ashore at Wanganui after crossing the bar entering the channel. Its bow wedged between two new piles and a heavy sea halted tug assistance until noon. The ship leaks slightly but cargo of coal may be discharged before refloating.

Per Prees Association Wanganui Charles Edward

Adventure launch swamped near North Head rescue

The launch swamped on a voyage from Auckland to Brown's Bay with timber iron coal and coke aboard. Heavy seas caused the timber to shift and capsize the boat, but the Kestrel from Devonport Ferry Company rescued Master H Foster and his two companions. The craft stranded on a sandspit and salvage is expected.

Auckland Brown's Bay North Head Devonport Ferry Company S. Kestral H Foster

Suspension of Certificates in Penguin Collision Appeal

In Wellington on December 17 an appeal by Frederick Gamble second officer of the Penguin against his certificate suspension was heard. The Supreme Court upheld the appeal finding no serious damage and awarded £5 4s costs.

Wellington Tudee Cooper McAly Post Supreme Court Frederick Gamble Penguin Shipping and Seamen’s Act

Libel Case In New Zealand Times Seeks Fair Report Defense

McLean and Sone vs New Zealand Times heard in Wellington Supreme Court. Claim for two thousand pounds over libel alleged from reporting Miners Federation meeting. Defense seeks fair and accurate report privilege. justice notes possible law amendment. Case adjourned to allow amended defense statement.

Wellington McLean and Sone New Zealand Times Company Supreme Court Miners’ Federation Dr. Findlay New Zealand Justice Cooper Queensland Victoria England Deferice

Ashburton Poultry Society committee meeting held

A Tuesday evening gathering of the Ashburton Poultry Society committee with ten members present in the secretary’s offices. G Bundy chaired. Correspondence from Spratt's Patent Limited discussed. no action taken. Plans discussed for next year’s Championship Show and Winter Show with A P Association officials.

Ashburton Poultry Society G. Bundy Chab Spratt Rangiora New Zealand Poultry Association Oath Island BJ O'Carroll Christchurch Messrs Bundy and O' Carroll Reid and Ticker A. and P. Association

For Sale: Threshing Plant and Traction Engine

For sale in Timaru Canterbury District is a threshing plant with a 18 hp single cylinder engine by Aveling and Porter, two speeds, pressure oiling, plus a 15-foot Anderson mill with Green Shutes Patent suction blast and cell feeder. Also a traction engine by Aveling and Porter 1 Scot and a Anderson mill with self feeder chair and caving aid. Further details from Canterbury Trustees Machinery Department. J. P. Newman, General Manager.

Aveling Porter Aveling and Scot Anderson Morehall and Sons Sk.p Canterbury Tarteys’ Machinery Department Timaru J. PL Newman Puivite Chatfcutting Jats H.p. Aveling Andrews Bevan Fowler Empire Beran Clayton and Shuttleworth Bearer Chertsey Henry Stephenson

Declining Demand Causes Expected Meat Price Drops

The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company reports a fall in frozen meat demand across descriptions due to weak trade conditions in Great Britain. Prices are expected to decline soon with current rates for Canterbury, Napier, Wellington, North Island, and other markets noting reduced quotations.

Napier Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company London Great Britain Canterbury Wellington North Island Ada Lsfelioe Feres Sd

Polygamy Charge Faces Thomas Flynn in Dunedin Court

In Dunedin on December 17, Thomas Flynn was charged with polygamy at the Police Court and remanded until Tuesday for further proceedings.

Dunedin Thomas Flynn

Theft of Bicycles At Police Court

Robert Walter Silherman faced charges of stealing three bicycles at different times in a police court session. He indicated a plea of guilty to seek Supreme Court review for sentence.

Dunedin Robert Walter Silherman Supreme Court

Volunteer Irregularities Court of Enquiry In Oamaru

A military Court of Enquiry sat in Oamaru today to investigate volunteer irregularities. Two senior local officers and a detail-sergeant-major are implicated. The court, led by Colonel Head with Major Richardson and Captain Barclay, expects long proceedings as many witnesses are subpoenaed.

Oamaru Colonel Head Major Richardson Christchurch Cantain Barclay Waimate

Supreme Court Sentences in Temuka and Yotara Cases

In Temuka, Paul Henry Sleiker was jailed eighteen months for obtaining goods and money by false pretences. In Yotara, Henry Walter Mareden received two years for breaking and entering and stealing.

Dunedin Supreme Court Paul Henry Sleiker Temuka Henry Walter Mareden Yotara

KEW Arrivals From London Aiding Agricultural Migrants

Of the 186 third class and 58 second class passengers from London by the Ruamutaka, five pounds was provided to assist migrants. The group consisted mostly of followers of agricultural pursuits.

Wellington London

Divorce decrees issued in two separate cases

In the Divorce Court Jane Ethel Ryan obtained a decree nisi against Chas. W. C. Ryan jeweller for misconduct. Frank W. Wise billiard proprietor obtained a decree nisi against Alice Mary Wise for desertion.

Wellington Jane Ethel Ryan Chas. W. C. Ryan Frank W. Wise Jean Alice Mary Wise

Star of New Zealand Captain Reports Severe Gales

A rough passage from Sydney to Augeland ends with the Star of New Zealand arriving. From December 21 onward a heavy gale, followed by a hurricane force south-west gale on December 18, wrecked the deck, swept away coal, and battered light items. The saloon and cabins flooded as the vessel rode a mountainous sea to the Three Kings.

Augeland Star of

Gift Articles Attractively Priced For The Home

A local shop invites patrons to view a range of useful and beautiful gift items designed for home use. Highlights include pictures, small tables, palm stands, china brackets, back shelves, cushions, trays and other pretty styles offered at low cost.

Ashburton Weather and Local notes in brief

Southerly winds and rising glass forecast after ten hours. Ashburton Domain lodge gains telephone connection. This month’s rain total reaches 2 inches with frosts of one and three degrees recorded. Tuesday night rainfall hits 52 points. Cantata at Baring Square Church tomorrow evening features local vocalists and instrumentalists. Robert Hanny may become managing director of Golden Bay cement works after winding up duties at the railway company. South African flour mills protest Australian imports claiming superior Canadian wheat blends and now offer flour from pure Australian wheat at lower prices.

Ashburton Baring Square Aghburton Press Association Wellington Robert Hannay Manawatu Golden Bay Cement Works Cape

Ledger Notice Demands Payment to Cooper Bros Bakers

Persons indebted to Cooper Bros Bakers are requested to pay the amount of their accounts to the undersigned without delay.

Cooper , Bros., Bakers

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