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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
3
Northumberland miners ballot supports ending the Labour Party pledge by a majority. Result reported by Press Association from London dated December 93. Receipts show miners backing abolition of pledge.
The Scottish Miners' Conference urged a single Conciliation Board for Great Britain to obtain uniform wages and conditions. They claimed entitlement to 8s per day for eight hours of work. Sydney reports note Peter Bowling's presidency loss attributed to Maitland members' adverse voting.
Adelaide reports a grim tragedy with Mrs Battye and her baby found dead in their home, heads battered. Battye’s body later recovered in Port Adelaide river, suspected murder followed by suicide.
Dr Brochard the French commissioner for Wallis Island in Sydney says Roman priests may be expelled after natives ordered them to leave. Five priests were ignored when they left. natives imported rifles to back a native king and assisted with copra profits. Brochard plans to take the issue to Noumea authorities in New Caledonia.
The Auckland Racing Club continued its summer meeting in fine weather with a large crowd. In Bowen Handicap Flying Soult won by a neck over Aristos after a close finish. Hoanga led from three furlongs out to win Ponsonby Hurdies by half a length. Theodore held off Salute to win Visitors Handicap by a head.
In Timaru on December 28 the fourth round concluded with W. Mason leading 4 0 after wins over Davies and Gyhrys, while Dunlop and Mara each stood at 2 0. By December 29 the fifth round began with Hicks facing J Mason and Davies meeting W F Mason among others, with several byes assigned.
The Typographical Association Conference in Christchurch resolved to empower the executive to open negotiations with employers for a joint conference to discuss a dominion award and, if not satisfactory, district awards. The executive will appoint a representative to assist unions where needed. A Waikato Argus note recalls a slow-moving old trap scene near Hamilton with a family and goods en route from Taranaki to Monganui.
In Thorary and nearby towns December 29 details emerge from inquests into multiple deaths. Michael Chillard died after a night fall near North Street with broken bones and septic pneumonia following alcohol involvement. A foreign man named Clamisha died after illness. Two boys at Monk's Bay cliff, Rawlins, ages six and nine, were injured. the younger severely, the older with minor injuries. Ambulance delays reported. Coroners return verdicts based on medical testimony.
A meeting is scheduled in Baring Square Church for the United Choirs and leaders and all who can assist in the Mission’s musical portion. Secretary MeNHUR announces Tring Alexander’s hymn books will be used.
Tonio arrives from London via Hobart aboard Tainui with 473 third class passengers. 148 assisted by government 35 farmers 355 domestics and 19 wives rejoining husbands. One male passenger Payton dies on voyage and is buried at sea. A third class mate is detained for chest complaint and to be sent back to England.
In reply to a question from Mr A M Myers the Prime Minister states that officers appointed under the new defence scheme who formerly earned higher salaries under the old system must submit to reductions. Sir Joseph will study the matter before issuing a final decision.
A real estate notice offers several sections and dwellings in William Street Aitken Street Princes Street Middle Road Allenton and Belt Road. Properties include 6 to 8 room houses water and conveniences 1 acre and 4 acre parcels with cottage options and multiple building sites. Agents invite reasonable offers and visitor viewings.
Twenty four machines from the four day motor bicycle reliability trial arrive in Dunedin. The event covered reliability and petrol tests with models from Douglas Triumph Enfield Matchless Premier and King Dick. The return journey to Christchurch begins at dawn with low and high power cycles, one machine marked by a defective petrol tin listed as the only non-starter.
The first competitors in the trial reached Ashburton this afternoon at 3.55 on the return to Christchurch and passed through on their way north. They said the hills were slightly more difficult than day one but the trip was otherwise uneventful.
The Canter ry Automobile Association posts the second day of the Dunedin to Christ church reliability trial on Friday with petrol economy points added if two or more cars run non stop. Teams include Cadillacs Talbots and a Vauxhall among contenders. brakes will be inspected in judge’s presence. first car leaves Dunedin at 5 30 am with meals at Palmerston and Timaru.
Rain began at 11 30 PM and fell until just after 2 AM, refreshing after a hot nor west day. The morning showers gave way to a fine outlook as a south west wind cleared the sky. At Balclutha District High School girls outscored the boys in every class except one. A dozen homing pigeons flew from Gisborne to Wellington in 3 hours 10 minutes.
Public notices announce regatta at Lyttelton and sports at Methven and Timaru on January 2 and 3. Special trains run from Rakaia to Methven 10.20 am to 11.30 am and return 5.40 pm to 6.40 pm, with evening Christchurch to Ashburton and Methven services.
A retail list shows various paste products with per jar or per tin prices. Items include Teck's Salmon and Shrimp Paste Peck's Salmon and Anchovy Paste and other assorted pastes from brands like Auchory Morten's St. George's Albion Brand, with prices noted in shillings and pence.
Advertisement notes home soda making items with Ohana Sparklef Siphons. Priced at 1s 6d per box of twelve and 2s 6d for a pint seltzogeneé. Includes details of charges for above items.
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