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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
3
A fire swept a Hororata estate section toward the Selwyn river from about eleven o clock and burned through the afternoon. Sheep and several horses perished while no buildings were lost. Subdivided plots recently sold to settlers face heavy losses as feed and fences are ruined, though wire fencing limits some damage.
A fierce fire starting at Miss Cordy’s property near Hororata swept across 30 000 to 40 000 acres of grass. Sheep were moved to safety, horses scorched, and a 19 room house saved after brave efforts. Water shortages hindered crews while phosphorus poisoning suspicion growled among farmers.
Napier January 16 The C C and B C London cable reports the frozen meat market continuing very weak with prices unchanged.
BR Pugh, a Timaru country storekeeper, was fined 20s and costs 2 19s at the Magistrate’s Court for selling beer without a license. Christchurch constables visited the store three times and found hop beer with 6.63 percent proof spirit. The defendant claimed ignorance of the beverage being intoxicating. this marked the first prosecution of its kind in Timaru.
Mr Justice Button imposed terms on several defendants including Alfred John Wanstall for horse stealing eighteen months with hard labour. Jonuy Lewis for false pretences eighteen months. John Mitchell for breaking and entering Mangatoro New Plymouth twelve months. John Smith alias Andrew Guthrie for indecency twelve months. Ilape Tanara for forgery and entering in Wairarapa twelve months. Ernest Gray admitted to probation after pleading guilty to stealing twenty pounds at New Plymouth.
The Daily News reports that a man riding down Stanley road near Midhirst was struck by a fallen tree toppled during a storm near Stratford. He was taken to hospital in critical condition.
At the Auckland Racing Club Committee meeting on January 15, a profit of £4686 16s 1d from the summer meetings was reported.
The Napier Harbour board reports 1907 revenue of £7645 10s and traffic growth with tonnage up by 21 322 tons over 1906. The breakwater extension and larger slate wharf project aim to accommodate ocean liners within 18 months.
The Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward passes Ashburton by the seaside express en route to Dunedin and Wellington. He jokes about needing dinner before Timor and notes a typical day includes six o'clock rises, studying piles of documents, and back-to-back interviews at Government Buildings with aides, always keeping appointment times and avoiding delays.
Play resumed today at 12 40 pm with seven wickets down for 167 as Crawford leads for Haglishimen while Hobbs remains not out on 18. Earlier Haglishimen were all out for 183 with Hobbs not out on 28 and Barnes 8.
Auction notices describe multiple holdings from 1000 to 12 074 acres across Clinton Milton Shalehole Hawke's Bay and Southland. Listings include sheep stations freehold and leasehold with buildings water races dips and woolsheds. Prices range from £2 8s 6d to £27 000 plus per acre figures.
Plans for a new two storey Tivick Building to be erected on Burnett Street at the present Mail Office site. The project aims to enhance commercial premises with a modern retail and business outlook.
The Borough Council discusses hiring stable horses to pull the fire engine and reduce response time. Councillor Stewart suggests using borough water-cart horses if nearby to speed up alarms, but officials warn it could weaken existing stable cooperation. A joint Works and Fire Brigade committee will study harness and arrangement.
Captain Udwin reports southeast winds and rising glass as fishing at Ashburton mouth yields four fish averaging 3 lb. A Simpson to replace Fohn Smith as guard on Mount Somers line. D Robertson inspects Ashburton Post Office and departs for the north. Premier Ward passes through and plans a deputy visit to the council on his return. Rain is hoped to wet the ground, aiding subsoil moisture. Harvesting progresses with variable yields. early sown crops perform best. farmers urge earlier sowing due to changing seasons.
Police report arrests on Ashburton Street involving SAQDE and Harman along with Jad Sereford in Christchurch. Authorities continue investigations into alleged offenses and processing is underway.
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