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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 22, 1906

Page

3

Fatal Fire Injury On Steamship My mettus Voyage

United Press reports on Calcutta voyage where chief officer Mr Frogeart supervising fumigation was engulfed in flames and died from his injuries. Other brief items note Rotorua wife of Sidney Cox dying after operation, Rita Black drowning in tub, James Porgueon killed by earth fall at Clarendon, and inquest verdict of death by own action for Alexander Ronald MacDonald at Mornington.

United Press Association Calcutta Frogeart Rotorua Sidney Cox Christeaur Re H. Dee Rita Black Douwerpin Des James Porgueon Clarendon Dunepin Alexander Ronald MacDonald Mornington

Man Charged With Fatal Driving Wreck at Riccarton

William Thomes Felton was committed for trial to the district on a charge of causing the death of George Tancredo de Montalk by negligent driving on the Riccarton road in the early hours of December 5.

Wellington Motor Car Fatality in Bowen Street Inquest

The coroner's inquest into Mire Kensington's death from a motor vehicle crash heard the driver may have failed to take precautions as a fire engine turned Bowen Street. Jurors found the death accidental by misadventure and urged stricter vehicle speed rules and clearer fire engine warnings. The coroner publicly disagreed with the verdict.

Kensington Bowen Street

Government buys Tin line Wangapeka run for settlement

Advice states the government has purchased Mr John Tin line Wangapeka run of 4490 acres for closer settlement. The price is not known locally but is thought to be between £15,000 and £20,000. The land adjoins Grid stone Crown land, forming a large area suitable for subdivision.

Neueon John Tinline Wangapeka

Tenders for Timaru St Marys church project

Twenty one tenders were opened today for finishing St. Marys church chancel tower vestry and minor works. Scott and Son of Christchurch submitted the accepted tender at £8759. other bids rose to £12000 and one exceptional bid reached £25624.

Timaru Deco St. Mary’s Church Scott and Son Christchurch

Liquor Violation Fines In Junction Hotel Case

On December 22 CuarsreptreH lawyer report owner of Junction Hotel fined £10 and costs for supplying liquor after hours to a motor car party that included the late Mr de Montalk. Magistrate noted endorsement absence would change outcome. S McKinley jailed one month for purse theft. Harry Kilgour three months for associating with thieves. Defense claimed lack of knowledge of associates.

Cuarsreptreh Costin Junction Hotel de Montalk S. McKinley Harry Kilgour

Invercargill beer depot case prompts permit ruling

Judge Chapman issued a decision in the Invercargill beer depot cases this morning. The ruling challenges new regulations and orders the Collector of Customs to issue permits allowing a brewer to move beer from his brewery to a depot within a mile of the Invercargill licensing district boundary.

United Press Association Electris Dunenin Chapman Invercargill Ieatio Beeps Isaac

Local cricket scores from Waiaanuti match

In Waiaanuti on December 21 the M C C posted 453 in reply with M P Harricon 103 and Page 65 among others. Wanganui trailed at 63 for four as stamps were drawn for the day with Cava not out at the crease.

Large attendance at weekly sale by Farmers Co operative

A very large turnout at the Farmers' Co operative Association weekly sale cleared most lots. Poultry prices ranged across hens, turkeys, ducks and pig stock. porkers, beet and wheat values listed with varied prices per unit.

Farmers’ Co-operative Association

Henry Stephenson Sale Brings Large Attendance and Prices

Mr Henry Stephenson reports a large entry and strong turnout at his artist weekly sale. Prices realized cover poultry, pigs, dairy produce, vegetables, and livestock with notable figures including two cows in profit and various bird and produce sales. A serious road accident near Penn Formsat involved Mr John Bull from Pear Forest, with his back seriously injured.

Henry Stephenson Penn John Bull Pear Forest Bull Farrvisty Fruasina Worns Fairfield Freezing Works Greziers

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