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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
3
In St. Petersburg many high officers including the police chief assistant have been arrested on bribery and corruption charges. The report notes extensive railway thefts, with Vilna alone accounting for over 200000 pounds.
Reuter's Teheran correspondent reports Saadd-ed-Dowleh, a liberal minded statesman, has been appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs in Persia. The change marks a shift in Tehran's diplomatic leadership effective immediately.
Press Association reports the Japanese Foreign Office sees Yuan Shih Kai's dismissal as a potential disruptor in the Chinese situation. Washington officials note eased tension after Liang Tung Ying's appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs. In Pekin on January 7, British American and Japanese ministers warn the Regent against actions risking internal peace.
Earl Minto proclaims three seditious organisations at Dacca Barisal and Faridpur in Calcutta notice dated January 7 marking them as banned associations under colonial orders.
A Times letter signed by influential South Africans challenges ongoing anti Indian laws in the Transvaal. It recalls 1908 arrests of about nine hundred British Indians for passive resistance highlighting historical opposition to restricted rights.
Anglo German commercial circles form an association to maintain friendly relations between businessmen of both nations. The Standard reports a powerful Anglo German entente committee has been formed with Dr. von Holleben as president.
The Labour Council approves a circular calling for immediate union financial support for Barrier miners. Pickets at the Barrier show caution while the Proprietary siege continues. Police add 100 officers by tram. Directors consider Arbitration Court intervention and announce a £500 reward for information leading to convictions of attackers on mining staff.
January 8 report from Melbourne notes a new Ministry formed with Mr Murray as Premier and several key ministers including Mr Watt as Treasurer and Mr McBride heading Mines. Mr Madden wins Speaker after Labour members object to Beazley. division 38 to 16. Supply Bill passed. House adjourns to February 9.
In Nelson on January 8 Thomas Lorenz Allred an American missionary for the Church of Latter Day Saints was arrested on a warrant from the Crown solicitor for making a false declaration for registration on the Nelson electoral roll. A second missionary linked to the case has left for America. Harry Atmore the recent Nelson election candidate was charged with misleading the registrar to enroll Allred and Nilsen as British subjects. Justices of Peace will decide on adjourning the hearing to await the Stipendary Magistrate.
A notice urges taking Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on holiday trips to the country mountains and seashore. It warns the remedy may be hard to obtain on travel and stresses its necessity for travelers. Available from chemists and storekeepers.
Wellington January 7 telegram from Sir Joseph Ward to Mr R Semple president of the New Zealand Miners Federation outlines government stance on medical exams for miners. It rejects insuring miners without health checks while endorsing preliminary exams and proposes that pneumoconiosis be examined or removed by legislation. Auckland January 8 reports Waikato Goal Miners Union telegrams suppress Labour Union meeting and possible waterfront action on imported coal.
In Dunedin on January 8 the secretary of the Employers Association reported that all men at the Barewood quartz mine submitted to medical examinations and all passed, indicating full compliance and health clearance.
A January Christchurch meeting of R Arnst supporters discussed offers from England to stage a Thames race for the world sculling title against Garry. They noted the holder names the venue and proposed to cable Arnst is willing to face Barry with £200 expenses and August timing on a colonial river, with a deposit to follow if accepted.
The Christchurch Cycling and Motor Club's Executive approved a presentation to honor Arnst's sculling championship victory. Arnst was a long time member and a prominent figure on the racing track.
It is understood a strong Liberal faction will back TY. H. Davy for Chairman of Committees. Mr Baume will gain support. The selection appears to be mainly between Davy, Baume, and T. M. Wilford.
Mr Wm Nosworthy who won the Ashburton seat filed a schedule of expenses with Returning Officer Mr J Fitzgerald. First ballot 169 6s 0d, pernod ditto 49 9s 0d, total 218 6s 1d.
Captain Edwin reports a strong northerly wind and probable rain with a falling barometer after ten hours. A large subsidence appears on the Hampstead side of the South East Belt footpath capable of holding five or six loads of earth, resembling a similar event a year ago. The Hon. George Powlds and party traveled south by morning’s express.
Fragmented item lists prices for foods with unclear dates and units. Spanish Muscat appears with per pound pricing amid scattered numbers and labels.
Blanched almonds pricing fragment cites Sicily origins and per pound rates. The garbled OCR mentions almond imports and per pound costs, with unclear quantities and unit punctuation.
Messrs H. Matson and Co. held a horse fair at the Arcade with over 70 head offered. Demand ran higher than recent sales as young reliable horses drew most interest. prices ranged from £4 10s to £75 for various draughts, bays, browns, greys, and mares.
Police returns show drunkenness arrests 1908 exceed 1907 by eighty six. A two occupant gig nearly collided with the after noon express at Burnett street crossing as the train approached. The driver reacted in time and no damage occurred. Ashburton expects harvest work with many boarding houses full and trains bringing in men. A large area of wheat is mature and ready for reaping with dry sunny weather. Threshing mills will provide work for over two hundred men.
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