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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
3
Five men were killed and seventeen injured when a locomotive boiler exploded at Shawnee Oklahoma. The blast occurred December 28 and was reported by the Press Association from New York.
Two major committees of ministers and laymen from the Church of Scotland and the United Free Church begin formal discussions on possible reunion. The launches followed December 28 action in London.
The Board of Trade recommends colonies join the motherland to harmonize laws under the revised international copyright convention at Berlin. This aims to secure a uniform copyright law throughout the Empire.
Mr T P O Connor urges Irish voters in England to follow the Irish League manifesto and cast ballots accordingly. The message reflects parliamentary politics and cross channel influence on Irish affairs.
Adure and his tenants warn that higher land taxes would cut estate wages, urging tariff reform as the alternative. Lord Londonderry frames the race as constitutionalism versus socialism, with two thirds of 166 state meetings in the next eleven days addressing the issue.
The Manchester Labour party conference releases a slate of 78 candidates including 20 three cornered contests with Social Democrats and Fabian candidates. Ben Tillet condemns Labour Liberal alliances as Liberal pledges remain unmet. Zimmerman retires in Hast Manchester in favor of Sutton. Salter also withdraws. T P O Connor predicts Home Rule proposals will match Gladstone. revolution policy is dead.
Melbourne reports 207 degrees heat in the city and heavy rain in Daly River area. Brisbane notes clear weather with a potential inspection by Lord Kitchener. A tribal quarrel ends in deaths after a Daly River abduction and ensuing battle. police response uncertain. Waratan search fund grows to £3000 as of December 29. Sir Joseph Ward sends acceptance of Wireless Conference recommendations to Mr Deakin.
December 29 10.25 a.m. Mrs Hooper of Benalla was ironing with methylated spirits. Replenishing the supply caused a flash of flame that ignited her children. A 2 year old boy died almost instantly, an 8 year old girl died in three hours, a 4 year old girl severely burned but hopeful of recovery, the mother escaped.
Obituaries report the deaths of Lounis Arthur Nathan of New Zealand in London, and Captain Richard Butt a Wellington coastal pilot aged 78. James Henry Chappell, Wellington builder and contractor since 1841, dies aged 73. Other garbled lines mention Richare and Mendellshon Bartha with unclear affiliations.
Dunedin December 29 winners include A Knight 336 pounds J Ellis 280 pounds W Mc Kay 220 pounds Buckley 215 pounds H A J Glenie 190 pounds J Beck 100 pounds and J McDonald 100 pounds for the principal prizes.
Auckland Trotting Club Summer Meeting opened in fine weather with large attendance. Principal results include Gan dicap, two miles, won by Havoc with Visec second and Papas third. Waitemata Handicap, one and a half miles, Harold won with Phyllis tina second and Lady Park third. Great Northern Trotting Handicap, one mile, won by hex with Papanui second and Lady Lyliait third.
Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club completed the day with nine events still unfinished and decided to resume this morning at 8. The day saw rounds in men’s and ladies’ singles and doubles, with Olivier Pearse and Ollivier Cox delivering strong showings. Final results awaited as spectators praised the level of play and the handicap matches attracted solid interest.
E A Cox and Hobbs Ballantyne led title wins as Oliver and Pearse staged a prolonged Canterbury singles final. Mrs Butterworth and Miss Campbell excelled in ladies events, while Cox and Miss Cotton paired to triumph in combined events amid a record tournament finish.
The Presbyterian Summer Bible Class Conference resumed at St Andrew's Church with Rev J C Jamieson and Rev A Porter presiding. Mr T W Reese spoke on organization in church and business, urging active participation. D B McLeod outlined the real work of the Bible class, stressing spiritual life against doubt and apathy.
Northern miners' delegates break from the Strike Congress and move to reconstruct it to represent mine employees only. Commentary notes the break is tied to Wade's new laws, complicating the position as the dispute widens beyond coal mining and pits former allies against each other.
J McWilliams vice president of the New South Wales Coliery Employees Federation arrived in Wellington to seek aid for coal strikers. He said 1 in 20 of the federation's 10 000 members opposed the strike, public sympathy was high, and amended Industrial Disputes Act aided Labour candidates. He will speak at a public meeting once a hall is arranged by the Wellington Trades and Labour Council.
George Oliver of Kingsland allegedly shot at his wife in a bedroom injuring her hand and then cut her throat with a razor after the couple wrested the revolver away. The wife was hospitalized in serious but stable condition as recovery is expected. A storm area and strong northerly winds were forecast with unsettled, cloudy weather and possible rain.
Be Friends of the late John Small are respectfully informed that his funeral will move from his late residence Wheatstone on Thursday December 80th at 9 a.m. to the Catholic Church Ashburton then to Ashburton Cemetery. Baker Bros Undertakers.
By the Banking Act of 1908 a special bank holiday is set for Monday the 8th of January 1910 at offices of listed banks across New Zealand. Inspector Tolhurst, Inspector Finch, and Inspector Webster sign the notice for Union Bank of Australia, Bank of New Zealand, Bank of Australasia.
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