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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 09, 1909

Page

3

Ashburton Magistrate Sits Through Heavy Docket

The Ashburton bench deals with several cases including maintenance arrears of £30 with one month imprisonment suspended on payment. Drivers' certificates are required for traction engine operation with fines imposed on McGee and Stewart. Unregistered dogs face fines, with multiple defendants named. Gorse clearance fines are levied at 1s 9d per day for 81 days. A liquor sale without license case proceeds, with defense and witness testimony outlining the events of May 22 and the surrounding premises and personnel.

Wiliam Robert Hyde Timothy Conally Taper Ashburton C. W. Purnell C. J. Harper John Davison Albert Whitaker Mr Purnell Fouhy Potter Arr Purnell Martin and O'Grady John Hampton Win. Davison John Millar J. Allen Mr Whitaker Mr Allen Witness Allen Hampton Miller Davissy Whitaker Methven Nealon’s John Cairns Jr Purnell Captain Lew Purnell Asheburton Alr Parnell James Allen Dremore Ashburton James Dibson McHlIren Fitzgerald Taro Jie Nealon

Whitaker's case prompts adjournment and financial judgments

In a local court scene, Alfred Whitaker denies selling liquor while witnesses reference police entry at Whitaker's and a man named Small. Adjournment is granted to hear Captain Lewin's evidence. multiple judgments and payments follow, including orders for immediate payment and short prison terms for defaults.

Young Davis Whitaker’s Whitaker John Millar Alfred Whitaker Captain Lewin Small Purnell

Diamond-Maker Lemoine Sentenced Again In Fraud Case

London July 6 reports say Lemoine the so-called diamond maker was jailed for six years and fined £120 with five years banishment. The retrial reopens the case from February when he first received ten years and £120 for fraud by claiming a method to produce diamonds. In court he described a method using iron filings sugar carbon and mercury to create diamonds amid questions about prior convictions and a secret formula.

London Lemoine France Amon Julius Wernher Feldenheiner Emile de Stanban Barboux Donmere Hight Hike Bort Feldenheimer Juling Lempine Julius Qats Lemaime Union Bank of London Smith's Bank Fle

Fuskin's Last Days at Coniston A Gentle Departure

Hall Caine recalls a final, peaceful portrait of Stuskin at Coniston. The account describes a tranquil, dying persona with a soft voice, quiet courtesy, and a gradual approach to death, emphasizing gentleness over fear.

Stuskin Coniston Tiina Life Gas Flo Hall Caine Aly Stary

Mrs Sarah McBurney Recommends Chamberlain's Dog Remedy

The speaker praises Chamberlain's Dog Remedy as safe for children after lengthy trials and years of use. She notes friends share her view and that it is sold by all chemists and storekeepers.

Sarah McBurney Chamberlain Morcheck Grey St Shortland Thames N.Z Hanson Coe

Australians Open Strong In England Test Against Worcester

Australia ended play at six wickets for 312 runs after a bright start in England. Weather was sunny and the pitch was good as the match against Worcester progressed with strong batting from the visitors.

London Australia

Police crusade targets excessive speed on roads

Christchurch reports another court case on speed. Dr Diamond was fined 40s and costs for driving at speed dangerous to public safety on Sumner road. Mr Haselden, S.M., noted motorists had one standard of speed while the public held another. Arthur Hensman was fined 20s for a similar offence.

Christchurch Diamond Sumner Haselden S.M Arthur Hensman

Chinese quarrel leaves two inmates injured in hut

Ah Ben and Lue Soo, both inmates, fought with axes this morning. Ah Ben suffered a fractured skull and deep cuts while Lue Soo was pinned beneath him. Lue Soo was charged with assault and remanded. Ah Ben is not expected to die from his wounds.

Reefton Ah Ben Lue Soo

Christchurch Shooting Case Inquest Finds Gunshot Fatal

An inquest before District Coroner T A Bailey examined Robert Woodhouse who died from a gunshot wound last night. The verdict ruled death by gunshot but offered no evidence whether the wound was accidental or otherwise.

Per Press Association Christchurch T. A. B. Bailey Robert Woodhouse

Trade Unions Threaten Secession From Labour Council

Several trade unions threaten to secede from the Trades and Labour Council alleging time is wasted on socialist questions at the expense of trade union business, which the council exists to handle.

Ter Press Association Christchurch Trades and Labour Council Council

Boxing bouts draw large Christchurch crowd in Thursday cards

Boxing at the Christchurch Sports Club attracted a very large audience on Thursday evening. Preliminary bouts saw P Kane from Lyttelton defeat J Cooper of Christchurch in the second round. J Morrisey of Christchurch defeated H Overend in the fourth round. In the middleweight professional championship J Mc Griffin defeated J Smith in the fourth round.

Christchurch P. Kane Lyttelton J. Cooper J. Morrisey H. Overend J. Mc Griffin J. Smith

Foxton Tragedy: Hedley Nye Remanded For Murder

Hedley Nye, charged with murdering his father Thomas Nye in Foxton, was brought before the Police Court in Palmerston North. He did not appear to grasp his position and smiled during the proceedings. remanded to Foxton to appear next Monday.

Palmerston North Hedley Nye Thomas Nye Foxton

Potatoes Wheat Chaff Bran Delivers at Lowest Prices

For sale items including potatoes wheat chaff oats bran sharps and more delivered free at the current lowest prices. Agent representing Norwich Union Fire Insurance and Colonial Mutual Life Assurance companies.

Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co

Wanganui Defence League Announces Shield and Belt Contest

The Wanganui branch of the Defence League accepted designs for the dominion wide primary schools shield and belt. Conditions will be posted to every headmaster in a few days.

Wangantl Wanganui The Defence League Dominion

Immigrants on Athenic voyage arrive in Wellington second class

The Athenie carries 348 passengers due in Wellington next Tuesday with 165 assisted travelers, including 38 men over twelve, 73 women, and 59 children. Seventeen domestic servants and several farmers are aboard. each immigrant's capital ranges from £25 to £120. Nearby notices describe social events, temperance union meetings, and local club discussions, plus commercial ads and testimonials.

Wellington Athenie Dominion Beart Immgrants

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