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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 18, 1909
Page
3
General J. C. Botha has suffered a serious relapse of his previous illness and is ordered to take a prolonged rest, according to a December report from Cape Town.
The press association report from Ottawa states that all grain elevators in Manitoba will be nationalised in line with grain growers demands. The announcement was received December 18 8.5 a.m. local time.
Lord Ranfurly told the Colonial Institute that the imminent opening of the Panama Canal will reshape global trade routes. He criticized Britain for not annexing Pacific Islands despite local requests and for failing to secure suitable harbors.
Per Press Association Mr Pierpont Morgan in New York formed a syndicate of telephone companies owning three and a half million instruments that joined with the American Telegraph and Telephone Company owning eight million instruments. The combination practically controls the United States telephone system.
The late Mr George Salting leaves a collection of art valued at £2,500,000 to the nation. The bequest was received December 18 at 8.30 a.m. and is described as a magnificent donation.
The western miners agreed to resume work with shifts starting tomorrow. The strike congress endorsed the decision to return, while northern and southern miners prepare to ballot on submitting grievances to the Wages Board. The conference also saw the delegate board of the Colliery Employees Federation cited for inciting to strike.
An inquest was held at Bushside on Thursday 16th instant into the death of John Morris before Coroner H H Sharplin. Foreman Hugh Boyd and Constable Moore led the inquiry. Morris, a longtime local resident, lived a secluded life and had been ailing. sudden death on the prior Wednesday was unexpected. Dr James testified to long-standing heart disease and lung complication accelerating his end. The jury returned a verdict aligned with the medical opinion.
Air Brinkman sets trot handicaps for Mount Somers and Springburn Racing Club events on December 27. Staveley Handicap Trot 2 miles features Mary Lincoln and Abbey Pail among others. Mayfield Handicap Trot 14 miles lists Imperial Wood, Rolf Boldrewood, Princess Joy and more with various penalties.
In Wellington on December 17 the Opposition met after supper to present Mr Massey with a national testimonial. Auckland contributions included a cheque for one thousand guineas a fine clock and a further gift for Mrs Massey. Subscriptions continued from across the dominion and another £100 was added tonight. The presentation was made by Mr James Allen.
Two southbound motor cars collided due to brake failure. Both vehicles suffered extensive damage, and a motorman sustained injuries from broken glass while numerous passengers were aboard.
In Christchurch the Supreme Court heard David Tindsay Maxwell, an able seaman, claim £25 for wages against Union Steam Ship Company. Justice Sim ruled for Maxwell with leave to appeal. costs reserved.
A report details a December parcel of twenty seven thousand quarters of Australian danuary shipped and sold at 39 shillings net, with an additional ten thousand quarters in December at 39 shillings sixpence.
Saturday December 18 at Havelock Street Mart Mr HW Stephenson reports strong attendance and record entry of livestock for Christmas supplies. Prices steady with firm market. poultry hens roosters ducks geese and turkeys sold well. pigs potatoes chaff barley onions and other produce priced per unit with varied per sack or per pound figures.
Large turnout at the Farmers' Co operative Association weekly sale with high poultry demand. Prices ranged from 9d to 3s 9d for hens and cocks, ducks ds to Ss ad, geese 1d to 24d per lb, pigs and produce also sold briskly. Central Mart also reported a busy weekly auction with drapery furniture jewellery toys and fancy goods selling well.
Messrs H Matson and Co offered 79 acres and 29 perches near Hinds railway station in R.8. 32422. The land, fenced and watered by county water race, includes a small plantation with half in English grass. Bids opened at £5 and rose to £6, owner bid £6 5s, then property passed. Friedlander Bros Ltd offered a Maronan road farm of 115 acres with crops and outbuildings. bidding started at £14 and reached £15 before passing.
In Wellington Sir Henry Miller presented Speaker Kr Bowen with a silver plate set for his daughter on the eve of her marriage to John Studholme of Coldstream. Dr Findlay and others praised Bowen’s role in politics while Mr Bowen replied graciously. Miss Bowen to wed in Christchurch next Tuesday.
A letter to the editor from Agnes Crosby thanks "Ashburton's Manliness" for sympathy and a donation of two guineas to cover her large legal costs. The editor will ensure the £223 is delivered to Miss Crosby or her authorized recipient.
Reports from Methven Willowby Lagmhor Wakanui indicate crop prospects are strong with early harvests expected. Oak crops ripen rapidly on lighter soils and threshing prep begins. grain prices look firm, wool sold at high figures, and frozen meat markets improve, suggesting a buoyant farming year.
Craighead and Co with T O Carroll Sparrow and Jas Mellor list Mont Baker in a local listing. The notice names several parties and mentions a forthcoming sale or partnership arrangement.
The notice states UR Business will close for the Christmas holidays on Saturday December 5 and Monday December 1rth. It also notes closure on Saturday December 1 and Monday January 1910 with reopening on Thursday 28 and 30. Mitchell and Turner are referenced.
The Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club will hold its annual tournament in the Domain on Christmas Day Boxing Day and the day after Entries for handicap events are numerous and exceed any prior Ashburton tournament The championship entries include top South Island players promising keen contests Boxing Day Glenday will be close and the public is invited The courts are in excellent order and, with fine weather, the event should be a great success.
Mr W Butterick and a party of ladies and gentlemen who left Ashburton for the West Coast on the 29th ult returned at 3 o clock this afternoon. They report an enjoyable voyage and returned with a clean bill of health.
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