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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
3
Dense crowds attended the service at the Brussels Cathedral in connection with King Leopold's interment. The interment took place as reported by the Press Association with reception on December 23 at 9:30 am.
Three men McCormack Bentley and Cullen died from injuries after a cask of spirits exploded near Cloncurry in Australia. A steamer Kent outbound struck a sunken wreck at Semaphore anchorage causing bottom damage. Rain and thunderstorms eased bush fires in coastal districts after heat broke.
The wharf labourers ceased work on German mail and freight steamers over alleged non union coal bunkering. Crews replaced strikers and a settlement is hoped. Southern mines were abandoned for New Year and miners plan no meetings until New Year Eve. Coal gas supply from Bathurst dwindled but shale gas lifted candle power.
The Melbourne public meeting chaired by the Lord Mayor pledges a fund for a renewed search for the Waratah. A total of £2527 is promised, with requests to both State and Federal governments for support.
FEILDING December 22 A fatal accident at Apiti this afternoon killed Mrs Picken wife of Professor Picken Victoria College Wellington. The gig overturned after a wheel struck a stump on a midalled road injuring Mrs Picken fatally while Mrs Gregory and her child were bruised. Professor Picken recently arrived from Wellington for a three month holiday. In Christchurch December 22 George Cousins a brickworks labourer was killed when a clay bank caved in. He died at hospital. Also Christchurch resident Sydney Harris Saunders died suddenly while visiting Geraldine aged seventy. An inquest was deemed unnecessary.
On a Tuesday evening Mr E Manchester refilled a car petrol tank which ignited from a kerosene lamp. Flames spread to a four gallon spirit tin and to cushions inside the stable, scorching his hand and clothing. Neighbours helped extinguish garden flames. total damage not to exceed £20. He warns for extra precautions in hot weather.
Wellington reports the Dannevirke North School Cadets scored 827 of 840 in the North Island Challenge Shield rifle competition. Cadet Law tallied 46 consecutive pulley's eyes in the final three days.
Christmas week sale notes show poultry prices from hens to ducks, roosters and geese, pigs and stores, with produce prices for new and old potatoes, oats, barley, meat and fruit. Reads like a Victorian market brief with per unit rates and items.
The Farmers Co-operative Association held a sale with strong attendance and varied prices for poultry produce and produce items. Poultry ranged from hens at 2s 1d to 2s 6d per pair roosters 2s 10d to 5s 10d ducks 5s to 6s 9d geese 7s to 8s per pair. Produce included green peas 10d per peck new potatoes 11d to 2s per 1b wheat 6d to 6d per bushel barley 5s 6d to 8s per sack and potatoes 6d to 6s per sack. Gooseberries 1d 4 to 2d per 1b.
The Treasures Police Commission announced in December that Commissioner Dinnie's resignation would be accepted. Dinnie will receive six months' salary for his service while the department remains under the Justice Ministry. A Chief Commissioner is planned later under the Justice Department.
Wellington December 23. Mr Dinnie says Sir Joseph Ward misled Parliament about his resignation. He explains he intended to resign before any enquiry and notes the Justice Department blocked duties. He rejects plans and mentions a withdrawn offer as Inspector of Prisons. He calls for a full inquiry into the department files to resolve who was right. He will relinquish duties at month end with six months leave on full pay.
Estimated to December 10, Auckland and Taranaki report large maize area gains with favorable conditions. Wheat 31 000 acres yield 11 020 900 bushels. oats 378 000 acres 17 770 500 bushels. barley 41 500 acres 1 467 000 bushels. Potatoes 30 500 acres 185 800 tons. Rain shortage affects Awatea Valley and Central Otago turnips. potato disease noted.
Ashburton County Racing Club receives Canterbury Metropolitan Club decision against Ashburton in the Rose Noble Tikitere handicap case. The committee moves to appeal to the Racing Conference citing weighing irregularities and steward rulings. Mentions stakes, rider actions, and disqualification implications with names H Knight Pyne and Nicoll cited.
In Nicaragua General Madriz is proclaimed president at Managua amid urging countrymen to support him. In New York reports say General Estrada won decisive victories, capturing President Zeliya's strongholds with heavy losses.
In the House this afternoon the Tramways Bill Committee brought in its report and debated adoption. Mr Taylor of Christchurch vowed to fight the Bill at every stage while criticizing the Auckland Company over brakes. The minister defended the measure as public safety, urging passage to the Statute Book despite objections. The session adjourned after the debate and printing ordered.
A Dunedin bulletin reports the Friendly Societies protest to Premier over the removal of Clauses 15 and 16 from the Friendly Societies Bill. Campaigners seek an amending bill next session to allow review on merits. The piece also notes Ashburton harvest labor, weather effects on crops, Bullock Shield results, and a Rangitata fire near the school grounds with uncertain outcome.
Tomorrow is the final day to shop for Christmas items in time for stockings at Chivers and Baits in Triangle. Customers are urged to visit the store to purchase seasonal gifts before closing.
Property frontages on Burnett Street and Williams Street offers seven room house with detached bathroom wash-house storeroom concrete paths large shed and fowl-run. Ample space to add three more dwellings and option to sell Burnett Street section separately.
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