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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
3
A major quake at Santo extended to Mallicold with deadly landslides and vanished peaks. A tidal wave along the west coast raised beaches, wrecked ships, and toppled houses for over thirty seconds. Crops crushed, fish losses large, coastlines altered on Santo and Mallicolo in the New Hebrides.
Report from the Pretoria mine details continued rescue work despite fumes and rock falls. Many bodies were blown apart while relatives waited at the pitheads. The incident drew notices from the British Association and Bolton relief funds, with condolences from President Fallieres.
The Zambesi, traveling from Newcastle to Bombay, arrived at Fremantle with its master Captain Raker reportedly dead. The ship is under the charge of the chief officer who made the report.
The Borough School held a breaking-up ceremony with Rev H E Bellhouse presiding. Parents attended in larger numbers than in recent years. Headmaster G G Schneider reported strong annual progress and sport activity amid staff changes.
The Tinwald School prize distribution, held Thursday evening at the Oddfellows Hall, featured a crowd and a concert by children. Prizes were presented by Mr T A C Pearce as headmaster Mr H Watson noted school progress. Audrey Millar received books as she leaves for Normal Training College.
Wellington reports Ernest Sievers aged six died after being rescued from a tub of boiling water at Takapua near Rolinsonville. he succumbed at the hospital a few hours after admission.
The Kaupakanui Dairy Company's Tara naki factory, largest in the area with annual turnover about £130,000, was destroyed by fire this morning. Dunedin fires cause about £90,000 damage, two thirds insured. Coroner to hold inquiry into the fire's origin.
A freezing chamber worker Walter Jones of Ashburton died after falling through an unprotected hatch at about 6 am at Fairfield Freezing Works. He sustained a skull fracture and died 30 minutes after hospital admission. Jones leaves a wife and three children. insured under the Freezing Company's Accident Fund. Government inspector reviewed the site for compliance with the relevant act.
A gathering of the United Choirs and Readers plus all willing helpers will meet at Baring Square Church next Friday evening December 30 at 7 30. Dr Henry evangelist Mr Farquhar soloist and leader will lead the musical portion and attendees are asked to bring Alexander's Hymn Books.
Train services list limited stops with departures from Ashburton across December and January. Services are announced for multiple dates including 12 40 am and 9 pm departures with stop patterns at specified stations and December 27 and January dates. Full details provided in handbills.
An inquest on the death of Walter Jones opened today before Coroner Mr W G Day S M. Mrs Jones gave identification evidence and a burial certificate was issued. The inquest was adjourned to Wednesday December 28 at the Courthouse.
The Methven yards held a well attended fortnightly sale on Thursday with a large entry of mainly dairy cows and a draggy trade. Prices reached up to £8 10s for good young cows while most cattle sold or passed in between £4 and £6. Sheep numbers were small as farmers held stock amid abundant feed. notable prices included several fat sheep and wethers, and an Ayrshire cow sale at £4 10s with a profit of £5 14s for another cow.
An historical timetable notes December 26 as a stop for trains ashburton to springham and ashburton to springburn with departure and arrival times. Evening and afternoon services link Christchurch Ashburton Methven Timaru with precise times. Goods and Live Stock traffic suspended on December 26 27 and January 2. See handbills for details.
At a creditors meeting in Christchurch on December 28 the estate of A Cross, a Lyttelton outfitter, revealed a curious plan to file for bankruptcy to give all creditors equal chance. Unsecured debts total £114 against assets of £123, though stock is over £200 and book debts £170, suggesting potential payout of £2 or £3.
The Mount Somers train arrived close to Ashburton a quarter hour late due to heavy freight. The engine's axle box ran hot and was replaced. Traders speak of steady but below last year’s levels with few country visitors this week, though post business remains active and hopes rise for tomorrow with expected country arrivals.
The New Zealand Faraters Co operative Association of Canterbury Ashburton Branch announces a temporary closure at 6 pm Christmas Eve to reopen Wednesday 68th inst at the usual hour. Signed W G Roberts Branch Manager. A I Zouch denies rumours of a Dunedin purchase and states he continues practice in Ashburton at Mall and Guardian Buildings.
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