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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
3
New South Wales won by eight wickets after Victoria posted 365 in their second innings with Matthews scoring 81. NSW were 163 for two in a second innings stand, Barbour making 30 and Macartney 76 not out while Bardsley remained not out on 46.
Wellington January 28 The Slaughtermen dispute may see key developments soon as negotiations resume among meat freezing firms and the Slaughtermen's Federation. A Friday conference convened by Sir George Clifford will consider wage demands and possible concessions akin to the Waingawa agreement.
In the lawn tennis exhibition doubles, Brookes and Pat O'Hara Wood defeated Parke and Beamish 11-9 10-8 7-5 while Howe and Beamish beat O'Hara Wood 6-4 4-6 4-6 14-12. The British team departs home today.
In London on January 98 Driscoll beat Moran after a four round contest marked by rough steps and limited clean punching. Moran fought hard but Driscoll landed cleaner blows and took decision in a cautious match.
Thorpe the Indian pentathlon and decathlon winner at the Olympic Games is ruled a professional for playing with a professional baseball team. He admits he was a professional player in 1909 and 1910. Trophies will be returned to the Games Committee and the runner-up awarded them. American officials call the move a major setback for amateur sport.
At Sydney blood stock sale Crown Grant and Lady Maltster sold for 300 guineas each while Pert realized 1850 guineas.
The Waterside Workers Union in Auckland observed a holiday until 1 pm for Charles Clyne, a union member killed on the wharf. Only the Rosamond faced delay, and it will depart at noon on Thursday as union leaders pledge a full day’s holiday in future funerals.
A Taupo deputation urged the government to hand over trout fishing in Lake Taupo to experts to improve regulation. Prime Minister Massey supported the idea, noting wasteful fishing and proposing Fisheries expert Ayson report on current conditions and conservation needs. He planned to bring the suggestion to the Marine Minister for action.
The Wakaia and Ashburton rivers are clear today while the Rangitata and Opihi are fishable, indicating favorable conditions for anglers.
Promoter Mr David B. Russell presented Waitemata Manukau and Waikato Manukau canal plans to the Harbour Board requesting a concession to build the canals. Estimated cost around £2,000,000 with bonds bearing New York rates as security. Legislation would protect the concession and grantors. after 25 years the board could take over assets, otherwise assets revert to the Harbour Board with no compensation.
Wellington reports a January change in the Mara roa steamer stokehold crew as Ab Lyttelton discharges a fireman and a foreign seaman joins to fill the vacancy. Nine firemen and sailors refuse to work with the foreigner and threaten to quit the vessel. twenty applicants sought berths, nine are hired, and the rest paid off.
The Gisborne Sheep Farmers Union chairman says workers who did not answer the proposal of 27 shillings 6d with unchanged conditions must be assumed to have given notice to cease on January 31. The factory will stay open if labour remains available, with current staff offered continued work and priority for non expert slaughtermen. Employers warn against outside federation demands as it could destroy the industry and hamper management control. Free labour is to be paid adequately until January.
Business notices announce stock of engine packing and related materials including asbestos, cross expansion and sheet rubber at John Orr and Co. Hast Street store. Inventory includes Tuelk'n asbestos hemp and standard packing products.
The University Senate resolved that the Macmillan Brown prize topic for 1914 will be The Conquest of the Air. Adjustments to entrance scholarships take effect at the December 1914 exam reducing geography marks to 400 and overall candidate cap from 6200 to 6050. In 1915, sound and light, and elementary mechanics of solids are removed. home science is added. A committee was formed to report on the university constitution with a list of members including the Chancellor and several professors. The college councils were asked to arrange the 1914 terms to allow a New Zealand University professor to attend the British Association meeting in Australia.
In the first nine months of last year the United Kingdom admitted 477 442 aliens and issued 339 expulsion orders. A further 145 172 aliens were recorded in the same period.
Great Britain maintains larger trade with Germany than any other nation, with France and the United States following as next best customers according to the period’s trade notes. The report highlights Germany as Britain’s principal trading partner, emphasizing the strength of postwar commercial ties.
A Christchurch firm offers a free booklet titled Advice to Inventors with many practical suggestions for inventors. Henry Howghes Ltd invites readers to request a copy by mail.
Anadvertised remedy Baxter’s Lung Preserver claims to cure old and new coughs and colds. It markets a scientifically prepared formula acting directly on the chest with powerful ingredients. Priced 10d large bottle available from chemists or post free from J Baxter and Co Christchurch.
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