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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 27, 1920
Page
5
The stewards resume duties after a protracted strike as talks promise to address grievances at a post holiday conference. Some tension lingered as workers debated returning while union authorities steered negotiations. Passengers report mixed scenes of staff tidiness and aid aboard the ship Wahine.
The Transport Workers Federation urges stewards to return to ships on best terms, arguing prolonged strike harms unemployed nationwide. The Stewards' Union defers resumption until after holidays, implying they prefer Christmas ashore. Owners refuse to negotiate until work resumes.
Troops raided a Sinn Fein arsenal at Fermoy and seized thirty rifles bombs ammunition and gear. A Carmelite Monastery in Aungier Street Dublin yielded a revolver and ammunition in a public room. The Superior suggests a visitor left the weapon. Heavy street gunfire occurred in Dublin under fog.
A London police patrol faced a dug-in ambush at Semplemore after days of preparation. The attackers fired on the patrol. two assailants fell. Military reinforcements pursued about two hundred attackers across the mountains.
Mr Lloyd George says documents found on Sinn Fein leaders prove complicity in the German plot of 1918 and will be published in a few days. The disclosure is expected to intensify wartime tensions and political scrutiny.
London dispatch December 24 reports martial law to apply in southern Ireland. The proclamation requires householders to affix to inner street doors a notice listing inmates by age and other details from January 1 onward. The measure aims to control movement and monitor residents during the emergency.
Sir Robert Stout has been granted a year’s leave of absence and will travel with Lady Stout on the ebiiary steamer to San Francisco before continuing to England. A resignation report is groundless. A valedictory social for Mr A Drummond yielded a generous credit balance allowing a gold bangle gift to Mrs Drummond as a token of respect.
Borough ratepayers showed little interest as only 34 votes were cast for a loan of £5800 to improve roads open up the orebal quarry and close plant. The draw against proposal defeated the loan under section 10 of the act.
The Pope declares war not ended while internal fighting lasts and lists five evils afflicting society: lack of discipline, brotherly hatred, pursuit of pleasures, refusal to work, and loss of faith. He urges nations to seek God's help for true reconstruction and vows to devote effort to a return to Gospel belief.
Rome reports a Holy Office decree denounces the YMCA for promoting freedom of thought in religious matters and allegedly corrupting youth faith. It calls on bishops to report regional congress decisions within two months on actions seen as religious liberalism.
London reports a manifesto signed by Lord Rothschild Alfred Mond Weizmann and other Jewish leaders urging Jews worldwide to subscribe twenty five million sterling for Palestine reconstruction. It calls for lifelong self taxation to support the effort.
London reports Parliament heard that Australia seeks half the wool surplus and cash via a cooperative association. Sir Arthur Goldfinch noted the plan avoids division delays and disbands the Wool Department. Britain favors consultation and upholds normal wool flows while assessing New Zealand wool later.
December 23 London report: British Wool Federation approves the Australian Realisation scheme after deputation discussions with Lord Inverforth and Sir Arthur Goldfinch. Resolution favors textile trade representation, continued London sales channels, and near-world-value reserves. Yorkshire papers note growers’ ownership issues and governance veto rights shaping acceptance.
The British Government contracted to sell 35 000 bales of Australian and New Zealand wool to Poland for £1 150 000. The deal supports a relief credit program with Britain taking Polish bonds as security. Wool deliveries begin immediately.
Advertising copy touts Bettle's Rennet for making junket with stewed rhubarb and fruit. It claims the product yields a delicious, nourishing dessert sold at 1s 6d per bottle and available through grocers.
London reports quote Colonel Amery and officials on a possible civilian emigration scheme offering free passages for approved applicants and dependents. Proposals await Premiers Conference in May or June, with emphasis on joint Dominion Britain approval and no action before then.
Rome reports divisions among d Annunzios followers in Fiume over continuing resistance. Clashes occur with Italian regulars with few casualties. Some legionaries push passive resistance while others insist on fighting. A delegation from Fiume seeks peaceful solution. Government torpedo boats seal Adriatic access to Fiume. land routes also blocked. Famine fears rise as food dwindles and some legionaries desert.
Rome reports that D Annunzio has ordered the expulsion of 11 strangers from Fiume. The city faces only a week of provisions remaining as this decree is carried out.
The government says troops have evacuated Mount Lubian and other frontier points for tactical reasons. An emissary from d Annunzio reportedly offered to abandon Quarnero Barros Viglia and Agha if Italy halts annexation and yields Dalmatia.
Reports from Wanganui Hastings and Nelson detail Percy Stitt a 25 year old visitor from Wellington drowning at Castlecliff. An 11 month old died from accidental poisoning linked to game tabloids. Mapua saw a Christmas morning fire that killed Euphemia Higgs 15 and left Constance 12 gravely burned. their father Charles Higgs sought help from Te Kuiti.
Activity on Mount Vesuvius has persisted over the last three months with eruptions confined to the crater. Scientists report no visible lava flow or tephra beyond the vent, though seismic activity remains monitored.
A list of Ashburton town and county students gaining proficiency certificates across borough and regional schools. Names span Ashburton Borough Proficiency and High School, Forks, Flemington, Greenstreet, Hampstead, HahBari, Inds, Lismore, Lauriston, Methven, Rokeby, Ruapuna, Springburn, Wakanui, Seaview, Westerfield, and Winchmore among others.
Despite showers the Ashburton Trotting Club hosted a large summer meeting. Rain did not deter crowds arriving by special trains from Timars and Mt Somers. The track was hard and races proceeded with strong fields and a new scratching board visible from the main stand. Key results include Pegasus winning the Advance Handicap, Hostage taking the Mitcham Handicap, Goldstream winning the Ashburton Cup, The Dingo triumphing in the McLean Handicap, and Frank Tracey clinching the Boxing Day Handicap.
Advert shows a home remedy promising relief from rheumatism by bathing joints in water as hot as possible and applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It claims the first application brings relief and repeated use through the day will ease pain enough for refreshing sleep. Sold by all chemists and stores.
Ashburton mourns the death of Andrew Letham a Lanarkshire born farmer who moved to Auckland in 1862 then Canterbury. He farmed at Dunsandel Wakanui and Sherwood near Rakaja before retiring to Ashburton twelve years ago. He served on local school and road boards and belonged to the Ashburton Ay and P Association and Bowling Club leaving a wife and four sons and four daughters.
Mr Joseph Cornish Helmore a renowned Christchurch barrister and solicitor died at Wendalion aged 89. Born in Exeter England in 1832 he trained there and in London and was admitted in 1859. After travel he settled in Christchurch in 1841 and practised law there for 59 years. He took no active part in public affairs.
In Napier Magistrate's Court a case debated if a Wellington newspaper was the agent for an incorrect salary advert. The misprint £2 10s 5d became £2. the judge reserved judgment noting the issue as a point of law and habit cited by counsel. The hearing highlighted who bears responsibility for advertising errors.
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