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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 20, 1908
Page
3
A large deputation including Bishops Beverley and Hall and the Dean of York conveyed the Anglican Churchs sympathy with Wesleyans aims. The Archbishop of York sent cordial good wishes.
Yorkshire tops the championship with eleven wins and seven draws while Surrey Kent and Middlesex each suffered defeats. Rain ruined the Hayes benefit at the Oval prompting Lan Gautifs to replay Surrey in September.
The Chinese merchants have formed a Navy League to support a modern China navy and naval colleges, with £1200 subscribed to be held until constitutional government is granted. The Orion loss inquiry found no cause shown for the vessel’s loss, noting overloading cargo. A 26 hour walking match in New Zealand covered 221 miles in 24 hours 22 minutes, winner Johansen. The American Fleet visit will be marked by public holidays on July 29 August 20 and 24. A jockey named Envoy died after a fall in the Caulfield Tlupna Steeplechase in Melbourne.
Sydney July 18 Pearce defeats Christie 10 up and 8 to play to win the post amateur championship of Australia.
In Sydney on July 19 Thoroughgood defeated Fogwell by eight lengths to claim the championship of Australia and £100 a side. The race on the Raymond Terrace course saw an early lead by Thoroughgood, a late surge by Fogwell, and a final time of 18 minutes 20 2-5 seconds. The umpire declared Thoroughgood the winner after both boats fouled near the mile mark.
In Timaru on the wharf a large gathering passed a unanimous resolution protesting government moves to lure immigrants to New Zealand and to welcome the American fleet with public funds. About 200 men marched to the Mayor’s office asking it be sent to the Premier. Craigie promised to forward it.
The annual Conference of New Zealand Trades and Labour Councils opened in Wellington on July 20. The Executive urged broad democratic voting for Arbitration Court and Conciliation Board representatives and backed amendments to the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act to foster union formation, include a minimum wage, and curb delays. Mr Thorn of Canterbury was elected president.
In the Parliamentary Handicap Sir Frisco won by two lengths over Seaman with Dawn third after an early break. Compass took the Winter Hurdle with Scvity second and Snip third. The Trial Plate saw Effort first, Thanwern second and Passive third. Te Aro Hack Handicap results list Pronun first Naumai second and Silkweb third.
Hastings police raided a Tampans area two-up school yesterday, arresting the alleged players and seizing equipment as part of a crackdown on illegal gambling activities. The action followed tips from local residents and ongoing investigations.
Thomas Russell faced charges in the Ashburton Magistrate Court for using indecent language in public on July 18, damaging a bicycle owned by Samuel Reynolds, and assaulting Elizabeth Russell with a stick. Evidence showed a torn forehead wound and a history of marital strife. The bench delayed due to lack of justices, and Russell was fined on the indecent language count with other charges dismissed.
In Waihi on July 20 J Coster former Bay of Plenty candidate seeks Ohinemuri with Poland and May also contesting. In Dunedin July 26 Stevenson of the Charitable Aid Board will run for Taieri. In Hokitika July 20 H L Michael mayor and local body chair vies for Westland against sitting T E Y Seddon.
At Dunedin Arbitration Court the Union Steam Ship Company sought a new wharf labourers award. Mr Belcher spoke for the Union to note Gazette cancellation claims. The court decided to proceed with the hearing, adjourning to next Monday at 10 am. Belcher may seek Supreme Court prohibition if dissatisfied with jurisdiction.
Mr Arnett the Government fruit inspector condemned eight cases of oranges from the Islands despite a shipper certificate showing origin from a disease free district. About 300 bags of maize aboard the Tofua were also diseased. He arranged with importers to place the cargo in freezing works for three days to kill the pest, warning it could ruin farmers if it takes hold in New Zealand.
The event in Ashburton Domain on Thursday next July 28 kicks off at 1.45 with Benton Y. me BOM senior and at 3.15 p.m. with auctioneers. Proceeds go to the Rugby Union Accident Fund. Admission is 1s, ladies 6d.
Auctioneer and estate agent adverts offer 50 acre blocks near Tinwald and 60 acres on Carter's Terrace plus town and suburban properties from £150. Weekly sales feature pigs cattle furniture produce and more. Also listings for Norwich Union and Colonial Mutual Life, with general store and boarding house sale prospects and a cleaning-out sale pitch.
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