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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Feb 25, 1908
Page
3
A French column near Fedalla repulsed seven Moor attacks with bayonet work but ran out of ammunition. The unit had to cut its way out as Mulai Hafid forces delivered unexpected reinforcement to the attackers.
London February 24 Sir Charles Matthews at Bow Street read Mrs Robinsons voluntary confession. It gravely reflects on persons not before the Court and states she was tempted to testify by a promise of £4000 if she complied with instructions.
Canon Greene rector of Hyham leaves after legacies to two nephews the balance of his Australian property to the Archbishop of Melbourne and the Bishop of Wangaratta in equal shares on trust for the purposes of their dioceses.
Melbourne reports Mr Deakin has not received a reply to his invitation for the American fleet to visit Australia. Admiral Poore will hoist flag. State Government deems bringing the Danyara virus inadvisable amid germ concerns. Chard jailed four years for attempted poison of a baby. Rain and floods hit northern New South Wales with rescues and widespread damage. Newcastle roofs inundated. Maitland floodwaters recede. Bowraville stock saved after heavy rainfall.
Gale rain and persistent drizzle sweep Wanganui as visitors gather for the scaling race. Rain delays travel plans with six steamers idle at the wharves while later vessels fill up, threatening crowding and blockages for the championship course seven to eight miles upriver.
Strong attendance at the Ashburton yards with a large lamb yarding and mixed stock quality. Best conditioned cattle and sheep sold near late rates while unfinished lambs and ill conditioned stock faced buyer hesitation and many forward or backward lambs were passed in or sold at modest prices.
The Premier and Lady Ward arrived in Whangarei from Auckland to receive deputations on the North Auckland railway and the Grahamstown to Kawaakawa line, then laid a church foundation stone and spoke to locals. In Greymouth R McNab toured Point Elizabeth State coal mines, dined with officials, heard miners’ union requests on state steamers, and prepared to depart for Reefton.
Frequent rain delayed play to 3.30 pm as England and Australia battled on a soaked pitch. Gunn remained at the crease for England, Barnes faltered, and crowds complained of tactics. Noble and OConnor opened for Australia with stumps drawn, scores and wickets listed for both innings.
Reports detail multiple fires in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin. Homes and a factory suffer extensive damage with several occupants injured or displaced. Insurance coverage and local reactions noted as authorities promise investigation and safety measures.
4 RIEDLANDER BROS LTD with Mr F FER RRIMAN announce sale by public auction at Mrs KR SHLARKBEAN's late residence on Racecourse Road. Items include drawing room and dining room suites, leather furniture, beds, chests, wardrobes, kitchen ware, and sundries plus stock at Ashburton Tinwald Lyndhurst stores. Also offering forward delivery and Cooper's Powder Dip as country agents.
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