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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
3
A Japanese memorandum handed to the American Ambassador in Tokio shows the government concedes several American emigration restrictions. It notes that stopping Japanese migration to Canada Mexico and Hawaii ends further U S complaints.
The Senate lifts the general duty on blankets to 30 percent after the House reduced it to 20 percent. Flannels import duty rises from 2 to 25 percent against the United Kingdom. Beaurepaire to represent Australia in Olympic swimming events. Sydney remodelling discussed with a Royal Commission likely. Rainfall scarce overnight with threatening skies and heavy falls in two thirds of New South Wales.
The Melbourne Argus and Age faced actions for publishing that a horse was favourite and listing Tattersalls winners. Both papers agreed not to offend again and the charges were withdrawn. Rabbit destruction committee asks for mainland microbe test. Repairs to the Thode Fagelund total under £18,000.
The Druce-Portland graft case resumes as Mrs Robinson faced perjury charges. Prosecutors reveal she received £500 from two insurers over losses tied to a New Brighton fire and that letters and drafts link her to the Portland affair. She admits fabricating Portland correspondence and that prior testimony was false, case adjourned to Monday.
A prominent Japanese American notes an exodus of able bodied Japanese from California. He says they have been recalled by the Mikado as American newspapers discuss the Manchurian open door.
The defendants in the Queen's miniatures case received prison sentences ranging from 12 to 23 months after their February 21 sentencing date.
In Paris on February 20 a theft occurred in a Toulon hotel where documents tied to Lieutenant Ullmo’s charges of selling to Germany were taken from his counsel’s room during a public trial proceedings.
William McCauley a Katikati settler was killed instantly when a horse attached to a dray plunged causing a fatal neck fracture. J Henry Harrison a foreman at J J Craigs stables died after being run over by a vehicle at Parnell with a broken thigh. G Q B Murfitt a horse trainer in Wairarapa suffered three ribs broken after a kick while exercising a horse near Greymouth.
On Southland road a six room cottage owned by Patrick Heeney and occupied by Frank Hay was burned to the ground last night with no salvage. Insurances stood at £150 for furniture and £150 for the building. A second fire at Tombs and Grubb’s new furniture factory at 2 30 this morning caused concern but was quickly contained with wet sawdust and caused little damage.
At Hastings Magistrate's Court Alfred Clayton was fined ten pounds and costs for supplying a native with two bottles of beer under the Licensing Act Amendment Act of 1904. He claims the liquor was meant to be carried home by the native. This is the first such case.
A February 21 sitting in Napier heard evidence in the butter workers’ dispute but only one employer attended. The board adjourned to inspect the district factories after hearing the testimony.
A letter to the editor questions a Borough Council decision to shift support to Saturday markets over Thursday. The writer cites a petition of about 70 traders, calls for fair play, notes signatures and the looming election, and comments on local infrastructure, funding, and political supporters.
Thursday results from the Dunedin Jockey Club meetings show Ard Reigh winning the Domain Handicap at 5f1b and Betzovna taking the Tailway Plate, with Speculate and Octave also noting top finishes in the One mile and a quarter and Six furlongs events respectively. RifLe Range Thunderer and Sam Weller placed in the Suburban Welter, with times listed for each race.
Auckland February 20 Judgment given in the Supreme Court in a claim by Malcolm Flen ing mining engineer against Andre Farmer and Jenry Thornton Smith for 3432 pounds damages for alleged breach of agreement. Plaintiff alleges defendants directors of the South Brunner Colliery Company wound up the company in April 1909 contrary to an agreement and guarantee, which ruined him temporarily. After hearing plaintiff's case Mr Justice Edwards granted a rawsuit with costs on the highest scale.
News brief records Australia at 68 for 4 after lunch on February 21 with Noble at 85 and O Connor 9, Hill 12, Gregory and Armstrong not out, as England bowls. Other notes show early wickets and ongoing score updates.
Canterbury and South Canterbury played under fine conditions with a strong east wind. The scoreboard lists numerous players and innings scores, with Canterbury totaling 181 and North Canterbury 187 in a weather affected clash at Hagley Park.
In Brisbane a young married couple named Smith received five years' imprisonment for the murder of their two year old child through segrect. The jury recommended mercy. The Chief Justice condemned the defendants' brutal conduct and rejected claims of ignorance or injuries caused by accidents.
At a Hakataramea meeting on February 21 the resumption of the Land Company's estate for closer settlement was debated. It was resolved that the Government should acquire for closer settlement the freehold of the New Zealand and Australian Land Company's 52 000 acres at Hakataramea and the related leasehold properties.
Over 40 entries have been received from outside Ashburton for the upcoming flower show. Local exhibitors are well represented and the Tem prance Band will perform both outside and inside the hall. Also caution urged for bicycle purchases due to low grade trades. Royal Enfield, Rudge Whitworth and New Hudson cited as trusted brands with local agent R D Johnston in Burnett Street.
The Long Beach Horticultural Society held its annual show at Waterton Library Hall. Attendance was fair during the day and large in the evening despite a poor season. Fruit and vegetables stood out, with Ribston pippins praised, while flowers struggled under dry weather. Cookery exhibits, especially biscuits and sponge cake, were praised as among the finest seen at such shows.
In a windy outing at Ashburton, the Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club defeated Baring Square Club with notable singles and doubles results. Seldon, Purchase, Whitehouse, and Hardy led Ashburton in multiple events while several pairs clinched decisive wins for the home side.
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