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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 31, 1910
Page
4
The editor condemns fireworks misused in public spaces by a small group of hooligans causing danger and fear during holiday crowds. It notes the Police Offences Act bans fireworks near public places and warns offenders may be prosecuted, urging protection for law abiding residents.
Commercials from Alsberg Guinness and LeCrew Timaru report several parcels sold. Crowe Bros. 2000 acre Wandeate at Te Moana with 1578 halfbred sheep to Waiter Beckingham for executors of Richard Dawe. Te Moana farm 261 acres with purchase clause to A. F. Burrows for W. H. Palmer. Winchester farm 14 acres to Unwin Bros for A. W. Ensor. 5 acres leasehold at Winchester to Unwin Bros for Nolda. Temuka 18 acres to M Cairns.
An alarmist telegram from Lisbon reports discontent in the Portuguese army and navy, unions opposing the government, and rising labor demands. Insubordination has appeared across the forces as three cruisers depart from the Thgus on unspecified pretexts.
Maitland Rawlins and Charles Rawtius recover after injuries from a cliff fall and a hospital report notes Maitland slightly more conscious. A Burwood train line crash between a steam locomotive and an electric car shakes passengers. Johann Pachnatz dies suddenly at 1.30 am. In Grey Mouth a train hits two horses near Stillwater Junction injuring none, while Thomas Beil is thrown from a sulky and remains unconscious from head injuries.
Dairy farmers face losses when milking fails or labor ceases. The Lawrence Nomeds Gillies Milking Machine is promoted as reliable, saving time and anxiety. J B MacTiwan and Co. Ltd advertise nine years of machine experience with agents in Dunedin and Christchurch.
Heavy scoring marked the New Zealand and Parramatta teachers match with Parramatta declaring at 308 for six. New Zealand were 4 for 216 at stumps with Trevenn 28 Pringley 38 Donohue 38 Lusk 65 O Shea 51 Thomas 48. Sundries 11.
At a special Otago meeting on December 30 the delegates were instructed to vote in favour of a motion to exclude professional players from taking part in Plunket Shield matches.
The Nelson and North Taranaki teams played a match at Palmerston North. Northerners batted first for 184 with Perham 33 Gwilliam 26 Lesh 39. Elliott took 6 for 42. Nelson replied 143 with Mead 40 Louisson 26 Max 34 Bevan 6 for 76. In the second innings Taranaki were 1 for 3 as play began.
Per Prose Association PRIZAPE reports December snowfall between Ohakune and Taihape. The region endures bitterly cold weather as snow heavy and persistent overnight.
Air Andrew Gray of Wellington praises Berlin Canada as progressive after attending a banquet marking the Niagara energy link. He notes government funding to bring current to about twenty towns at low cost, with local authorities handling manufacturers lighting and traction decisions. Berlin's German-influenced, worker-friendly city is described as industrious with 75 percent of employees owning homes.
In the handicap event at the golf championship meeting at Dunedin Rutherford of Christchurch shot 79, Wood 81, Trelove 86, Macarthur 88 with a handicap of 14 securing the win.
Mrs W Goodman of Perth describes a twelve year battle with nervous breakdown indigestion and biliousness. She credits Bile Beans with stopping vomiting banishing pain and restoring her strength after a full course. Sold by chemists and stores.
In Bluheim on December 30 the Marlborough Lawn Tennis Association championship continued in fine weather. Notable matches featured Mrs Ledger and Miss Butterworth nearly defeating the New Zealand champions in doubles, and strong showings by Miss Batham, Miss Simpson, Miss Wellwood, and Miss Travers in singles and doubles. Fisher lost to Smythe as the day showcased competitive ladies and men’s rounds with several results listed.
The Typographical Association Conference at Trades Hall recommends two year executive terms for the Federation, asks Otago to continue duties another year, and moves the biennial meeting to February. Delegates award thanks to J. Harris and present silver walling-sticks to T. W. Chappell and A. Burrowes for Canterbury Typographical Union hospitality.
The Hawke's Bay County Council car penter is numbering all district bridges. The system allows residents to call in with a defect and quote the bridge number, prompting direct dispatch of workers to repair the issue.
If you have a nasty cough, Baxter's Lung Preserver is advertised as a reliable remedy to banish coughs and strengthen the lungs and chest. The ad urges immediate purchase at chemists, claiming the large bottle offers superior relief unavailable from other products.
London dispatch cites Daily Mail Paris correspondent that the British Minister at Lisbon asked for the immediate debarters of a warship. The government arrested conspirators the Ward seeking to reestablish King Manuel on the throne.
Lisbon reports a government decree outlining penalties for offences against the Travisional Government and measures against those spreading false farming reports. The decree emphasizes punishing misinforming statements related to agricultural conditions and policy.
The Japanese government has sold sixty thousand standard arms and six million cart ridges captured at Port Arthur to Abyssinia and will ship them to Jibutai. Britain probes the trade run by French Somaliland traders tied to the Mad Mullah conflict. Jibutil ports feed Abyssinia and Somali hinterland with arms through a growing inland railway system.
In Wellington a police court case resulted from the desertion of several seamen from the Clan McLaren. Patrick Kegan, aboard the Otaizi, was convicted after claiming illness and paid five days' pay plus court costs and was ordered back to his ship. John Nicholson, aboard the Clan Mebaren, admitted desertion and received a month in prison after arguing over signing on for a round voyage. Joseph Anderson, from Drayton Grange, also pled guilty and was fined two days' pay and placed on board. Norman Morrison, eighteen, another Clan McLaren deserter, received a month in prison.
A leading merchant foresees abundant wealth in Auckland at Christmas while outlining plans to open unproductive lands and native reserves. In Australia, £45,000 was voted for capital site works in Yass Camberra with £43,000 earmarked for 1910 11. The schedule, approved by Federal Cabinet, starts after New Year and will continue beyond June.
An advertisement extols dependability as the core virtue of George Davies tailor-made suits. It promises high standards, durable wear for town or country, and value with a two pound saving. The ad asserts satisfaction guaranteed with money back if not for the buyer.
The Modern Tailor at The Arcade Asirixton operated under George Davies Limited, a business known for garment cutting and tailoring services in a historic market setting.
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