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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 20, 1907

Page

3

Board adjourns as witnesses remain to be heard

The Board will not reconvene in Ashburton until a conference of leaders from both sides is held. Several witnesses remain uncalled and the next session is set for Geraldine on January 6, with March already anticipated for continued proceedings. Some men receive per week food allowances beyond wages and others face limited dinner times.

Cathan Jones Ashburton Byahs Geraldine

Wallace divorce case witness cites alleged blackmail scheme

In Melbourne the Wallace divorce case a witness said her husband was urged to cut ties with Alis Wallace after she alleged she had met cricketer Braund in Albert Park and accepted money to reclaim letters. Braund allegedly attempted blackmail.

Wallace Melbourne Aire Wallace Alis Wallace Braund Criecketer Albert Park

Maintenance arrears reduced after medical finding

Fitzgerald v Patrick Fitzgerald hearing notes the defendant Mer Parnell seeking 10s weekly maintenance amid illness. Magistrate Dr Handcock confirmed Patrick Fitzgerald unfit for hard labor and cut arrears, with 5 10s remitted and 6 10s to liquidate in 14 days or face 14 days imprisonment.

Fitzgerald Patrick Fitzgerald Parnell Mer Parnell Handcock Patrick Vitagerald

Unclear legal notice fragment about wartime order

A fragmentary text references a wife and mother supporting children and an order for immediate action or, in default, a 14 day period. no clear parties, place, or outcome is readable.

Elleren Iis

Tragic death of seven year old in Wanganui River

In Wanganui this afternoon the body of seven year old Frank Corrigan was found floating in the river. He had been missing since Monday morning after being seen playing on the river bank.

Wanganetd Frank Corrigan Wanganui River

Death of an Infant Inquest In Auckland

In Auckland an inquest on a headless infant found near Ponsonby reported the head and hands gnawed by fish with no violence evident. The infant lived four to seven days and may be two months to five weeks old. The coroner adjourned the hearing. Later, detective testimony described the suspect Mrs Warndale saying she carried the baby to a harbour ferry and dropped it overboard after it cried.

Auckland Ponsonby Gresham Denarvalle

Townsend wins appeal over £20000 succession duties

Wellington December 20 The Court of Appeal sides with Mrs. Townsend daughter of the late G H Moore in her appeal against the Crown over 20000 pounds in succession duties.

Wellington Court of Appeal Townsend G. H. Moore

Hastings Council rebukes Keir Hardie over New Zealand reception

Hastings Borough Council received a letter from Patangaria County Council urging that Keir Hardie receive no official recognition in New Zealand due to his recent India remarks. A councillor refused to state his thoughts on the author. The report notes liquor act amendments passing in New South Wales Parliament.

Hastings Patangaia Keir Tlardie New Zealand Iis India Hastings Council

Christmas Pedigree Sheep Gu e sing Competition Held

AS KEK WHEELER and Family thank friends for floral tributes and sympathy. Dr Maude noted for attentions. Having secured Mrs Tucker's Pedigree Southdown Two-tooth Wethers for Christmas trade, a guessing competition is held tomorrow Saturday with sheep exhibited in the Arcade. All guesses to W J Silcock.

Kek Wheeler Family Pi Hank Dr Maude

Property to be Offered in Whole or Two Lots

The property of Myr Beil will be offered as a whole or, if not sold, in two lots. Lot 1 is 4 acres with buildings at TLS 542/83. Lot 2 is 3 acres at Part T.S. 541. Taller particulars and inspection arrangements are available from the auctioneers.

National Moregage and Agency Company James Chalmers Tancred Street T.S Geo. Bonnington I. Honnington H. A. Taylor Allenton F F. Ferriman Alford Forest A. G. Berryman Creek Road North Belt Berryman North Canterbury Bell T.S Cass Cox Cages J. Willams Princes St Netherby Myr Beil

Christmas Gift Fancy Goods Sale Description

A buyer is invited to a closing sale featuring a variety of decorative linen items perfect for Christmas gifts. The display highlights cushions covers handkerchief sachets linen sheets and bags among other useful articles offered at reduced prices.

A. EB. Clement Burnett Street Strange

Father Christmas Visits Ashburton Toyland Saturday

A cheerful notice invites children and families to meet Father Christmas in Ashburton. He will arrive on Saturday and visit Chas. Ehownas's Toyland Pair in East Street, promising toys and presents and asking good girls and boys what they want in their stocking. He sends fond greetings to all.

Xmas Ashburton Chas. Ehownas Toyland East Street Mr Thomas

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