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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 01, 1910

Page

3

Ashburton County Council Updates Bridge Creek and Plantations

The Ashburton County Council holds its monthly meeting addressing Lagmhor Creek easement talks and the railway line survey. It discusses plantation policy for reserves, water supply maintenance, defaulters cleaning water races, and funding for Markey’s Bridge with Hampstead town district concerns.

Ashburon Connie Moopoil Gaa Boten Ghaid Eas Sonpobe Sos Patort Harper Morrison Buckley Bfr Reid Messrs. Friedlander Ashburton-Rakaia Pudding Hill Acton Winchmore Seafield Mount Somers Ashburton-Rangitata Ashburton Hinds Johnston Flemington Tinwald Messrs J. Stalker Belchér Brothers G. Smith J. Williams R. Sampson W. Begg Croy Plantations LE. Stuart J. Allen N. Welsh Welsh Markey's Bridge Markey’s Gy Tron Hampson Hampstead Town Hampstead Grigg Garter’s Creek Cairns Wampstead Friedlander Thwald Carter's Creek Chapman Si. Chaptian Amendato Aly Reid Purnell G. Collard Rakaia A. Drayton Chertsey County Council Rangitata Myr

Christchurch men committed for trial in old man assault case

Lawson Webster and Harold Armstrong were charged with assault and robbery of an elderly man on May 31. A detective testified Armstrong admitted participation and Webster signed a statement confirming Armstrong’s account, but both pleaded not guilty and were committed for trial.

Christchurch Ir. Lawson Webster Harold Amstron Armstrong Lawson Arstrong

Railway Department Drops False Declaration Charge in Wellington

In Wellington on July 1 the .M. Court heard the Railway Department prosecute Perham J. Jensen and Co. and Orville Randle of Rarataun for false statements on consignment notes of cinder. They claimed 5520 feet, later found 7585 feet. The defence argued the error was accidental. The magistrate said the department must prove wilful intent and dismissed the charge.

Wellington Railway Department Perham Orville Randle Rartataun

Snow Falls Heavy In Districts With Cold Day Ahead

Up-country reports show heavy snow in several districts. Mount Possession records six to eight inches. Frost reaches eleven degrees at Domain weather station. Maximum reaches 39 degrees by 2 PM. winds expected to rise to a gale after 16 hours with unsettled skies and heavy rain forecast.

Mount Possession Domain

June Rainfall Totals for Kyle and Hinds Reported

Kyle recorded 3 inches 63 points of rain in June over 18 days with a peak of 109 points on the 18th. At Hinds, rainfall occurred on 11 days with a maximum of 87 points on the 1th and total June precipitation of 3.20 inches.

Kyle J Lambe Hinds Owa

Hare sprints through town to surprise onlookers in New Zealand scene

A timid hare in New Zealand, after a near miss with a chained dog, delighted locals by parading past a Post Office and up a railway platform before darting along the tracks to the astonishment of bystanders.

New Zealand East Street Eid

Estates of Deceased Persons Stamp Certifies Largest Canterbury Estates

One hundred ninety three estates of deceased persons were finally certified for stamp duty last month in Canterbury. The leading estates included Robert Deans with £25,924, Wm Hardie £19,046, Joseph Gilliat £8,388, Owen McIntosh £10,481, Wim Lee £4,574, Harriet Gibstin £4,464, Henry Tyson £3,708, Alex Sinclair £3,316, John A Clothier £2,472, and David Steel £2,418.

Wellington Canterbury Robert Deans Wm. Hardie Joseph Gilliat Owen Mclntosh Wim, Lee Harriet Gibstin Henry Tyson Alex. Sinclair John A. Clothier David Steel

El Dorado Scratched From Grand National Meeting

El Dorado was scratched at 10 5 a m for all engagements at the Grand National meeting in Christchurch on July 1.

Christchurch

Southern Cross dominates Mount Somers football in senior win

On Thursday at Mount Somers the Southern Cross senior team defeated Springburn 8–0. Ashburton Juniors fell to Springburn 3–0, while Rakaia and Ashburton senior clash ended early after two balls burst and a scored try by Rakaia plus a goal before abandonment. Hampstead beat Borough B 24–0 in school play. Southern Cross beat Southern Crags 11–0 in third grade. Borough A defeated Convent 11–0.

Southern Cross Springburn Mount Somers Ashburton Springbarn Aghburton Rakaia B. Cassells Hampstead Borough B Southern Crags High School Convent Borough A

Trees Began Removal in Baring Square Rumors Rise

A resident voices concern over council action to remove two oak trees in Baring Square facing East Street. The writer argues the plan will spoil the square and suggests alternating tree cutting to preserve the landscape.

Baring Square Borough Council Domain. Board Ig East Street

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