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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
3
The Referee welcomes the Burns Johnson result while The Observer calls it a degrading spectacle. Bettison, manager of the National Sporting Club, says the outcome fits boxing circles in Mayland and America. A London rumor claims Byrne died from his injuries.
December 28 in Sydney Johnson says he aimed to inflict a severe defeat to avenge disparaging remarks. Burns, stopped by police, concedes definite loss but believed he could still win before the stoppage. Burns plans retirement and to settle in Australia.
Wills, mate of the Advance, survived a sinking near Newcastle after clinging to wreckage. Hoe recalls seeing Guy McKenzie and Scott in the water as the tug went down at sunset. Wills drifted all night, washed from raft, then washed ashore exhausted with only shirt and boots.
Fires in Christchurch and Nelson cause major damage. In Christchurch an eleven room house on Springfield road owned by Mrs Luttrell and occupied by Mr T J Hill was gutted. The Bevan Brown property, once headmaster of Boys High, was sold to Luttrell. In Nelson a two story dwelling occupied by Mr Percy Fabian was destroyed and later reignited, with unknown details of insurance.
The world renowned Scottish Canadian band the Kilties marks its eighth year of touring with acclaimed performances in Canada the United States and Mexico. The group known for bright uniforms 16 voice choir and pipers and dancers will perform in Ashburton on Thursday January 6 1909 with an afternoon concert in the Domain and an evening show at the Oddfellows Hall.
At Elson on December 26 the New Zealand championship meeting began. Men and women competed in singles and doubles with results in early rounds: Fisher, Wilding, Pearse, and others advanced in the men’s singles. Cook and Travers won in early ladies singles. doubles saw Wilding pairs and Nunneley Braithwaite prominent in mixed, ladies, and combined events.
Temuka won a cricket match at Domain Oval by seven wickets on the first innings against Ashburton. Scores show Temuka batsmen Patterson and Kenna among others, with Bradmore, Tharhave, and Dunn among Ashburton dismissals, and extras totaling 143.
Canterbury and Wellington resumed play at Hagley Park with Canterbury declaring at 164 for five, setting Wellington a target of 833 to win. Wellington folded for 149, Canterbury securing a 212 run victory after a patient declaration and disciplined bowling led by Humphreys and Monaghan.
In Auckland December 28 the Otago versus Auckland match started today. At lunch Otago is 10 for one wicket with Howden on 33 and Wilt Grok on 73. Hopkins remains not out as extras total 17.
Wanganui defeated Taranaki by nine wickets in a cricket match. Taranaki were all out for 209 in their first innings and 60 in the second innings, while Wanganui replied with 171 and 101 for one.
Melbourne December 26 rain stopped play in the New South Wales versus Victoria match. NSW posted 176 with Gregory 44 IEFL W 47 and McArtney 22 top scorers. Armstrong took four wickets for 41 as Victoria stood 29 without loss at Stumps.
In Wellington on December 28 traders report mixed sentiment. Shoppers had money but were cautious and spent mainly on smaller items and affordable luxuries for home use or gifts, with December turnover satisfactory despite tighter liquidity.
1. Ferriman, Land and Estate Agent, offers for sale a block of land fronting Graham's Road at Tinwald. 40 acres in oats and clover, 30 acres in fallow, remainder 2-year-old grass, well fenced and watered by natural springs. Full particulars on application.
Fragmentary notice from Cockslpoort states harvesting sufficient for at least two, to be sent to Coldstream by contract or on terms. Text is illegible in parts, with missing dates and contact details.
A. H. Field announces his yard will be closed for Christmas Day Boxing Day and New Year 1909 and asks customers to stock up before then. He will maintain coal and firewood inventory and offers 1909 almanacs for order or renewal.
Notice states a special bank holiday on January 2 1909 across offices of major banks in New Ren anil and Dominion closure on January 1 1909 New Year’s Day. Inspectors and managers named include G E Tolaulast E Fus ch A P Webster and W Callender.
Triennial election notice cites River Boards Act and Local Elections Act. An election will be held on Tuesday January 12 1909 to appoint five ratepayers to the Wakanui River Board. Nominations must be on prescribed forms and delivered to the Returning Officer at Burnett Street Ashburton by noon on Tuesday January 5 1909.
A catalog listing various jam and preserve jars including Gooseberry Jam Peach Jam Apricot Jam Marmalade Black Currant Jam Raspberry Jam with weights and quantities such as 7lb tins 5lb tins and 216 jars. The items appear as a mixed inventory of fruit preserves and their packaging.
Quick sale of a dwelling on Wills Street West formerly owned by Mr W. and Penberthy now leaving Ashburton. Six living rooms, bathroom, pantry, Venetian blinds, gas range, front windows with lattice blinds. commanding position facing Bun. Apply F Ferriman Land and Estate Agent.
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