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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
3
Rain began after 3 pm with heavy clouds signaling continued showers. Christchurch records the hottest day this summer at 95.3 F amid a norwest, while drought hurts stock prices and fodder supply. Frost at Mangaweka and high butter-fat payments noted. eastern wind brings cooler change, rain expected.
January 30 reports detail a Wainoni Park accident where three men suffered severe burns in a fireworks and powder room incident. An additional injury involves George Eastavick, a four jumper, pinned by a fallen timber sling on the Poherug at Lyttelton, with a compound leg fracture.
In Wellington the case against Captain Kemp son master of the Athenic ended with a breach of the Shipping and Seamen's Act finding. He was fined 26s and costs totaling £6 1s. The charge concerned transferring firemen to the Ionic without proper discharge in the presence of the superintending officer as required.
The New Zealand Institute's Board of Governors met in Wellington with Mr J M Thomson presiding. The annual report lists 7138 members across Auckland Wellington Canterbury Otago Blawke's Bay Nelson Westland Manawatu. Carter bequest stood at £2617 15s 10d, with year end balance sheet showing £361 5s 11d credit.
In a York versus New Zealand professional team game, York scored one goal and one try while New Zealand had one try. All scoring occurred in the first half, making for an exciting contest.
In London January 99 the wool market shows an animated sale with Merinos hardening while crossbreds remain irregular and unsettled amid varying buyer interest.
The Supreme Court of Victoria endorsed Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract as uniquely curative and safe, warning against crude eucalyptus oils. It claims relief for colds fevers and stomach problems, plus a skin treatment Labeled Superba Skin Food promises a clear complexion and lasting beautifying effect.
The Counties Advisory Committee in London on January 29 amended the one county rule. A cricketer may not play for more than one county within a calendar year, with a two year disqualification for infringement and British colonies or states treated as counties for eligibility purposes.
Timaru A Tham faced Ashburton at the Domain oval with Timaru scoring 59 all out in reply Ashburton won by 59 runs. Ashburton bowler Bain led with four wickets while Kane and Douglas shared three apiece. The visitors departed Ashburton by the 4 pm train.
Correspondence criticizes the Government Inspector of Machinery visit to Ashburton overhauling the Pride of Ashburton fire engine. The writer warns against leaving town with defective boiler and obsolete equipment and urges immediate council action and improved fire-prevention methods.
Reports from Ashburton detail a diminishing town and suburban water supply with pumps running dry. Residents face heavy costs for wells and windmills, while landlords must ensure domestic water for tenants. The piece argues a reliable, never failing supply may justify a high-pressure system despite upfront expense.
The Rev. A M Beattie a Presbyterian minister aged 73 died at Mont Roskill Auckland yesterday. He long served in Canterbury mainly at Ashburton and moved to Patea around 1893. His many years of ministry in Ashburton earned him many friends who regret his passing.
Sree TUNES tf RM TSS GS Tien Reea faces disposal of business at Rakeia delaying the Ashburton Court sitting from 10.15 to 11.00. Education Department pledges a subsidy of £800 for Gisborne School swimming bath, while Ashburton Bowling Club sent a team to Temuka for a challenge.
A public note from Con Lindsay, canvasser for teeth, states that a young woman presented as the speaker's niece in the Ashburton districts is not related to him and he has no knowledge of her.
Otago Harbour Board Dunedin reports 1907 revenue of £83 901 includes £4 261 temporary transfer with an actual increase of £3 8265 despite £2 800 shipping dues cut. Since 1904 dues lowered by £11 400 while pilotage and goods dues rose. port charges fell £20 904. Expenditure total £77 401, up £1 169 for the year.
John Morrell faced Christchurch Magistrate’s Court on a cheque forgery charge after using a forged National Bank cheque for 12 pounds 3 shillings. He posed as Jas Morrell, a farmer from Ashburton, and bought 3 pounds of clothing. Witnesses linked the cheque to Ham Artney and McArtney, and Morrell admitted the offence when arrested. He was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence.
A fragment notes an offer of sovereigns on London Bridge that failed to attract, while a later distribution left over twenty one pounds in Abbey Prizes unclaimed.
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