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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jan 06, 1909

Page

3

Collision in Sydney Harbour Witnessed by Warships

Sydney January 5 The Dunmore collided with a towing launch and pinnace in Sydney Harbour. Eleven armed sailors and four others drowned, with two bodies recovered and others missing. divers from Garden Island saved several aboard the overturned boat as naval authorities opened an inquiry.

Sydney Wooillooméolea Garden Island Evans Hornsby Bgristowe Outten Donn Cunningham Gregory Amon Dunmore H.M.S. Encounter Geen Gregory Liverpool Marsh Jack Ape Mersh Fisher

Coroner Rules Heart Disease Caused Bricklayer's Death

Christchurch inquest into the death of George Frederick Betteridge a bricklayer of Wakefield Street Stdenham finds death due to heart disease. Coroner Mr H W Bishop presided this afternoon.

Christchurch H. W. Bishop George Frederick Betteridge Wakefield Street Stdenham

Otago Hawks to Take Lead Against Hawke's Bay in Napier

Otago and Hawke's Bay clashed in Napier with Otago scoring 340 led by Wilson 188. Hawke's Bay fell to 95 all out in reply, with Fulton 46 not out and O'Brien among the wicket takers. Otago then declared at six for 164 after Rutherford 35 and Wilson 49.

Napier Otago Hawke's Bay Wilson Hawke’s Bay- Hare Hopkins Beal Fenton Redgrave Wordsworth O’brien Rutherford Torrance Williams nat_onut

Second Hand Dealers Case in Dunedin Court

Thomas McKenzie faced the Police Court on charges of operating as a second hand dealer without a license. The case tested that a single license covers one business location as per the Secondhand Dealers Act. The magistrate imposed a nominal penalty, fining the defendant without cost.

Dunedin Thomas McKenzie

Neatiawa Refloated and Heads to Auckland for Docking

The Neatiawa was refloated at high water and departed for Auckland. She was hauled off easily this morning and will be docked for inspection on arrival. Captain Stein's body was brought to Auckland for burial.

Auckland Neatiawa Stein

Reconstruction of the Ministry Leads New Executive Appointments

Wellington reports a major Cabinet reshuffle with Mr McGowan retiring to the Legislative Council and a slate of new ministers named. A. W. Hogg D Buddo Mackenzie A T Neata join the Executive with portfolios across Finance, Native Affairs, Education, Justice, Public Works, Internal Affairs, and more alongside Ngata representing the Native race.

Wellington McGowan Legislative Council A. W. Hogg D. Buddo Mackenzie A. T. Neata Joseph Ward J. Carroll Cook Island J. A. Millar Railways Marine Aly G. Fowlds WinWay Justice Crown Law R. McKenzie Hogg Labour and Customs Bee Budde T. Mackenzie Ngata Public Trust Department Goverment Insurance Maori Council

Miners Stand Firm Against Medical Examinations in New Zealand

In Hikuranga and Kiripaka mines coal miners refuse medical exams. Colonel Holgate will meet tomorrow but little chance of agreement. Thames Miners Union split, Karangahake branch rejects exams, majority favor refusal, some workers stay with certificates or resume work. Question looms over possible prosecutions for striking.

Hangaret Hikuranga Kiripaka Holgate Wellington Thames Thames Miners’ Union the Thames Taeal Waihi Talisman

Miners debate government insurance over miners' phthisis

In Reefton on January 5 the editor reports a quiet position at the Golden Ileece mine with 12 trust workers, 850 men affected regionally, and casual hands not resuming. Officials clash over a blanket government indemnity while government ministers argue the act cannot cover every defect and liability arises only after incapacity, sparking concerns over public perception and insurance scope.

New Zealand Millar P. J. O'Regan O'Regan Government Insurance Department Niin

New Zealand Educational Institute Sets Revisions and Rules

At the January session the New Zealand Educational Institute formed a committee to revise denplahae in arithmetic and report. The institute adopted multiple remits including compulsory registration for primary pupils and merit-based appointments, with proposals on syllabus adjustments and inspectorate control.

Sunedin New Zealand Educational Institute New Zealand Educational Institute Hawke’s Bay Aes Jost Dunedin South Canterbury Minister of Education Westland

Dental and Aural Hygiene Urged in Primary Education

Dr Pickerell urged teaching dental and aural hygiene in schools at the Educational Conference. He warned that children’s teeth were rapidly rotting, threatening physical and mental health, with ninety percent affected by dental disease and more deterioration from poor teeth than air or halitosis. He cited possible need for state paid dental surgeons in public schools, while noting that free treatment could undermine parental responsibility and health laws.

Dunedin Pickerell

Lead Poisoning Probe Spurs Medical Checks for Painters

Auckland reports that a large insurance company requires painters to undergo medical examinations before policy issuance under the Workers Compensation Act to determine lead poisoning risk. The measure aims to curb exposure and protect workers.

Auckland

CATTLE AND FARM IMPLEMENTS AUCTION LISTED ITEMS

Auction notice details cattle and farm equipment for sale including a McCormick binder a Duncan grubber grain drill spring tine harrows cambridge roller farm drag and manure grass seeds and sundries plus fencing material sacks and ties Luncheon provided and 2 viges mentioned.

Cambridge

Sale of 94 Acres Land Offered by Client Heading North

A client directs a speedy sale of 94 acres of prime land described as well fenced and partly sown in oats. The notice indicates urgency due to departure for the North Island and seeks quick arrangements for the transaction.

North Iseland Beaulque H. Matson and CO Ashburton Frice H, Matson and CO

Dried Fruits and Grains Sale Details

The notice lists various dried fruits and grains with prices and packaging. Items include currants sultanas dates muscatels dried apricots peaches sago tapioca rice pearl barley split peas and imports from Auckland with bag sizes and per pound rates. Other goods include sugar, icing sugar and castor sugar with assorted weights.

Japan

Premier's Telegram Seeks Legal Opinion on Workers' Comp Act

Wellington January 5 the Premier sent to Mr RK Semple of the Aliners federation a reply outlining that the Government will seek Crown law officers and an independent high legal authority for interpretation of section 10 of the Workers' Compensation Act. If opinions dispute employers and insurers interpretation the difficulty can be settled.

Wellington RK. Semple Aliners’ Federation

Break in at Lower Hutt leads to remand for sentencing

Wilford Burgesa and John Williams were arrested in Sydney on a breaking and entering charge in Lower Hutt. Williams pleaded guilty and was remanded to the Supreme Court for sentence. The offender received three months for the jail break.

Wellington Wilford Burgesa Aliss John Wilams Sydney Lower Hutt Supreme Court

Church of Christ Conference appoints officers in Auckland

The Church of Christ Conference in Auckland appoints officers for the year. Present is Rev J. L. Scott of Wellington as president with vice presidents J. Franklin of Wellington and G B McDonald of Dunedin, and John Beveley as secretary and treasurer.

Auckland Church of Christ Conference Pressent Alr J. L. Scott Wellington Messrs Jot Franklin G.b.mcdonald Dunheim John Beviey

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