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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
3
The defendant in the case led by Mr W. Lyttelton had previously pleaded not guilty. The defense now asserts that Thaw was insane at the time of the deed, withdrawing the prior plea.
Berlin reports Judge Ker who presided at Harden's first trial was moved to another department in the Ministry of Justice. Judge Schmidt, who led the trial when Harden was acquitted of lese majeste, was moved years ago.
CHristchurch report says Charles La Crosse died on a Christchurch train after severe abdominal pains. Hastings records a fatal cart accident when a horse bolted, killing Large. Timaru notes Samuel Derrack burned in a hut fire near Pukaki and taken to Timaru Hospital. Temuka mentions T G Bezett, a monoline operator, who died by suicide in New Brighton. he was a native of Oamaru.
Geraldine hearing covers farm wages and hours from 14-year service to overtime. Labourer Harry Brien cites 27s 6d weekly wage plus housing and argues for a 10s monthly saving, while others debate fixed minimums, bonuses, and contract work practices with contractors like A J Hutt detailing variances in pay for different men.
A large gathering of sheep farmers in Pahiatua approved backing the Farmers Union program and appointed Ali Cooper as their representative before the Arbitration Court. The meeting agreed to pay 5 shillings per 1000 sheep to defend the farmers, with papers signed to confirm. In Hastings the Hawke's Bay branch of the Farmers Union formed a committee to act before the Arbitration Court and decided not to present evidence before the Conciliation Board.
Wellington case records Patrick Brady being committed for trial on a charge of robbery with violence. George Talbot testified he arrived from Dunedin, stayed at several hotels, and was forcibly robbed of £6 by the accused.
A historical note recalls gin priced so low in 1795 that the poor could afford intoxication for one penny. It highlights the era's cheap spirits and social implications, reflecting on economic hardship and public concerns about drink.
Melbourne and Adelaide report January 8 quotes on wheat oats barley bran potatoes onions and assorted goods. Prices shown for merchants and retailers, with ranges in shillings pence and pounds, reflecting regional variation and broker adjustments.
The third season sale opened in Christchurch with 17 862 bales catalogued, up 2 360 from last January as withdrawals boosted the figure. Demand improved over opening sales with keen competition on most lots, especially half and three quarter breds, while merines fetched top prices.
In Auckland on January 8 the inquest into the death of Irene Snodgrass’s infant child found at a boarding house December 18 concluded the government analyst’s report was negative. The coroner noted a boarder Stewart’s remark about the baby’s crying and smothering in bed clothes but stated no evidence of intentional harm. Doctors believed the infant was well cared for with inflammation in the intestines and gastro enteritis as the probable cause.
Light drizzle returns after a hot spell with 63 degree readings at Domain to lay. Dry and wet bulb observations suggest rain unlikely today while Mount Somers notes early showers in hill districts. Potatoes largely fail due to dry soil, though irrigated swampy areas show promise. Methven and Springfield estates report green oats and wheat with yields around fifty to sixty bushels of oats and thirty to thirty five of wheat per acre. Pasture growth remains robust to support stock until root crops mature.
James Briggs of Wellington reports severe rheumatism relief after using Rheuma. He states he tried liniments without benefit, then took Rheuma and was cured. The testimonial appears from September 6 1807 and endorses Rheuma as a remedy for rheumatics and gout.
John Malachy Sheridan was charged at the Police Court with the murder of John McNally on Friday. He was remanded until Wednesday next. Bail set at £250 with two sureties of £150 each.
Inspector Cullen reports no man named William Stuart killed Edward West yesterday at Kaipapakapa. Stuart has been arrested. The telegraph from Helensville confirms, clarifying the suspect in the murder case.
Dunedin reports the Kaikovai Brass Band will enter the Ballarat competition in October, marking a planned participation by the ensemble in the upcoming event.
A small paddock grass fire started before 3 pm between the Ashburton traffic bridge approach and the railway line. It scorched several chains of grass and some trees before dying out. A manual engine pumped limited water. boys near the origin are suspected. In East Gore, a fire damaged Mrs F Campbell’s butcher shop, insured for £1500 plus £75 contents.
Passengers for the south by the second express include Mr Gee Laurenson MP Mr G 5 Mathias appointed manager of the Union Bank at Gam aru and Mr Gleeson secretary of the Liberal and Labour Federation for the dominion Harvest hands arrive daily in Ashburton and are promptly engaged by farmers Many threshing mills remain understaffed as stacking approaches in about a week requiring more men Court grants letters of administration to several Macguinness Fooks and Ford Ashburton Chards announce a bicycle parade Monday night on the racecourse Cricket match Cust North Canterbury versus Ashburton County at the Domain Oval tomorrow Rifles drill and guard mounting exercise held for the forthcoming Studholme Cup celebration trophies to be exhibited and a sovereign to each of eight cup winners Sir John Madden arrive in Wellington en route to Hot Lakes more court cases listed for Friday readings wrap up with notices in sagas T and 4.
J A Sheridan of Yarrawonga Victoria denies being the James Sheridan linked to a fatal Lambton Quay incident. James Austin Sheridan of Wellington, January 6, 1908, thanks friends for aid in fighting a fire at his home on December 29, saving valuable property.
Report notes gratitude to all who helped extinguish a grass fire at the Bon Accari Carriage Works. No injuries reported and operations continued after the incident.
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