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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 19, 1913

Page

2

Drunkenness and traffic cases settle in Ashburton hearing

In Ashburton magistrates court on December 18 James Todd alias Scotty Thompson faced drunkenness charges after arriving by train from the north. a 12 month prohibition order was granted. Several motor-vehicle speed cases on the Ashburton Traffic Bridge were heard with fines imposed for speeds well above limits. adjournments and dismissals occurred for other Defence Act violations.

John Clark Ashburton Emerson James Todd Scotty ‘Thompson Kidd Todd

Huntly Trouble Conference Opens In Auckland

A private meeting between Taupiri Coal Company and Huntly Goal Mine Employees Union began in Auckland with delegates from both sides and the Conciliation Commissioner presiding. The conference adjourned for the day, with progress noted and a new industrial agreement likely.

Auckland Taupiri Coal Company Huntly Goal’ Mine Employees’ Industrial Union of Workers Uhion Toay

Inventors Advice Booklet Offers Tips to Turn Ideas Into Money

A Christchurch notice invites the reader to request a free booklet titled Advice to Inventors. Henry Hughes of Dominion Buildings in Cathedral Square promotes useful hints on inventing and monetizing ideas, encouraging inventors to seek guidance.

Henry. Hughes Dominion

Christchurch Crime Case and New Church Opening

Frank Walker pleaded guilty to 14 theft charges from the Opera House and was sentenced to three months per charge with some cumulative. The official opening of the Church of Christ on Moorhouse Avenue featured a tea, a ceremony led by Ralph Gebbie, and remarks from multiple clergy and elders.

Christchurch Frank Francis Walker Bishop Walker Linwood Church of Christ Moorhouse Avenue Ralph Gebbie Ball Invercargill Messia Rhins

Armstrong Charged With Mascot Murder In Self Defence

Sydney reports Armstrong aged 26 has been charged with the murder of Albert Wilson after a confrontation at Armstrongs Mascot home. Defence says Armstrong a respected resident. Wilson threatened harm and showed a revolver, Armstrong fired once and surrendered. Police note the revolver was unloaded.

Sydney Armstrong Albert Wilson Mascot Wilson Henry

Bank Manager Jaffer Gocault Arrest Shocks Bombay

During winding up Credit Bank of Indias manager Jaffer Gocault was arrested on a charge of breach of trust. The judge condemned the bank's methods and warned that if auditor claims are half correct the company was organized to swindle the public.

Bombay Jaffer Gocault Credit Bank of Indias

Burglary Arrests After Midnight in Auckland

In Auckland last night a constable seized two men Thomas Edwards aged 50 and Richard Carpenter aged 80 after spotting them near a boarding house with a portmanteau. The landlady claimed the items belonged to a boarder G T Gilband. Both men faced charges of stealing the portmanteau and its contents. Carpenter also charged with possessing a loaded revolver while idle and disorderly. They were remanded until Tuesday.

Auckland Thomas Edwards Richard Carpenter G.t.gilband Carpenter

Bankruptcy discharge granted for Walter Francis Darby

In the Supreme Court the application for discharge in bankruptcy of Walter Francis Darby, formerly a wholesale merchant, was renewed. Counsel for the Assignee opposed, noting that his two brothers were creditors and, along with the father, shared an interest that would have passed to the debtor if not bankrupt. Mr Justice Cooper granted the discharge but suspended it for five months, citing inability to pressure the bankrupt's brothers.

Andrew ‘Christie Ashburton County Thomas Black Mr Kennedy Ashburton Andrew Christie Kennedy Christie Joseph Dalley H.G. Day Ashburton Trafic’ Bridge Gaid Bese Waas Ashburton Trafic Bridge Sr. K. Garrick Alexander Shair R. Norrish George Gilliats Olds Auckland Supreme Court Walter Francis Darby Justice Cooper S, Brothers

New Woman Thanks Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Mrs Cecilia Coyne of Wellington Street East Perth says a chest cold left her despondent until she used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. After two bottles she felt markedly improved and now cannot be without it. Sold by all chemists and stores.

Cecilia Coyne Wellington Street East Perth W.A Chamberlain

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