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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
2
A column argues for a crusade against laxity in character formation and moral behavior, praising religion and home life. It critiques unscientific pieties and calls for renewed vigor in churches and press, urging public support to end laxity across New Zealand families.
The weekly sale at Ashburton yards is planned for tomorrow. A new letter carrier at the Geraldine Post Office enables two daily town deliveries, easing outlying residents. The piece notes longevity figures for New Zealand’s oldest pensioners, economic chatter from Manchester cotton workers, and various regional notices from Napier to St. Albans.
United States and Great Britain extend the Newfoundland modus vivendi pending Hague tribunal settlement. Also: Durban reports the steamer Inverby bound New York Auckland struck wreckage off Cape Agulhas and is badly damaged with cargo being unloaded. Twenty five workers drown in the Loetschberg tunnel collapse near Berne after an inrush of water and sand. Roosevelt orders retrial of Standard Oil case in New York. Protos car leads in the New York to Paris motor race reaching Aix la Chapelle.
The Prince of Wales reviewed 13,000 troops with 2000 sailors from French American and British forces leading in the march past. He presented to Marl Grey the title deeds to battlefields bought by subscriptions across the Empire.
In British politics notes the Irish University Bill moves past the report stage. The Nonconformist effort to force students to study two years in a Dublin or Belfast constituent college failed as Mr Birrell agreed to drop the private fund chapel concession. Mr Redmond expressed deep regret at Birrell’s withdrawal of the allowance.
A Hyde Park rally of about 100000 people with 100 bands and many banners backed the Licensing Bill. Winston Churchill claimed the demo showed broad public support. Speakers numbered 120 across 20 platforms, including Sir T P Whittaker and Dr Clifford among others.
A mob attacked a train at Curry Road in Bombay and clashed with police and volunteers. Five killed and 63 wounded as volunteers fired on the crowd during the melee in the July incident.
The army and officials in Macedonia proclaimed the Constitution as the Sultan accepted it. Sofia sees possible real improvement if sincere, while Constantinople moves include amnesty for political prisoners and press censorship abolition. British influence rises as Said and Kaimil Pashas gain positions with British assurances.
A county worker took up over 600 acres under the 094 years tenure paying about £40 yearly rent. In five to six years he earned roughly £1,300 in farm products while expenses stayed under £300 annually, showing the benefits of careful farming under fair rent. The Domain Oval is worn from football use, unsuitable for winter moisture, prompting plans to top-dress and reseed for cricket. A football ground is urged in Domain paddocks with more porous soil to dry faster.
Three charges over sending liquor to Ashburton No license district were heard. Timaru Brewery faced a fine of 205 and costs for two gallons of brandy sent with unclear labels. Crown Brewery was fined on similar grounds. Vincent and Co. were fined 20s and costs for failing to send proper notice.
The Special Board under the Conciliation and Arbitration Act delivered its finding on the tramways dispute. All demands were met except reinstatement of the so called blacklegs. Reinstatement of Conductor Herdson was ordered, with conditions ensuring due process and fair conduct in dismissals. The ruling also bars inspector misreporting, grants evidentiary rights to employees, and removes Lysaght from direct contact with workers. Effective Septembers 1908, continuing until August 1909.
The National Rifle Association of Great Britain holds the annual Bisley prize meeting lasting twelve days from July 13. Gray of the Fifth Scottish Rifles, 21, wins with 825 points, Nosbury second with 321, and Ommundsen third with 820. Sergeant Green (Australis) places 58th with 305. Prize money surpasses £15,000, with entries rising from £8,000 to £5,000?
In London on July 26 Kent defeated Surrey by 206 runs while Middlesex beat Lancaster. Poidegin scored 60 and 46 not out, and Tarrant hit 113 as teams reached a milestone of 1000 runs and 100 wickets in the spellbound matchday.
Mr James Shakes of 22 Manners Street, an 80 year old Wellington resident, reports rapid relief from a severe rheumatic gout attack after using RHEUMO. He claims swelling vanished by morning and urges others to try the remedy sold at 2s 6d and 6d. Also notes F N motor cycles’ strong Christchurch reliability result with local agent J Johnatod.
Dorando and Heffernan duel for the lead in the Olympic marathon at Windsor Stadium with Dorando collapsing near the tape after heroic bids. Hayes finishes strong to place second as Queen Alexandra plans to present a cup to Dorando. In swimming, Taylor takes the 1506 metres title by a narrow margin over Battersby, Beaurepairet close behind.
About 35 000 spectators saw the prize presentation as Queen Alexandre distributed gold medal trophies. Dorando received a cup amid a grand reception after recovery. Olympic results listed Britain 38 United States 22 Sweden 7 France 4 Hungary 3 with Germany Canada Italy Belgium South Africa Finland at 2 each. Leach Halswell ran 400 metres while American sprinters set records in 110 metres hurdles and pole vault events won by Cooke and Gilbert with a 146 inch pole vault.
An inquest will be held into the death aboard the Wimmera of Benjamin Hailents fifty four who died at 8 30 this morning after returning from Sydney. Willian Jackson fifty years was found dead at the Working Men’s Club bathroom. Mary Ann Hollis seventy three was found dead in Cumberland street Dunedin yesterday.
The Little River police report a man named James Jai of Papanni aged forty four drowned in the Kai tuna river after going out to shoot on the lake with his son Craw. The body was recovered after constables were sent from Christchurch. An inquest will be held. Walter Scarf of Travers Street Linwood was thrown from his bicycle with scalp wounds and slight concussion. Dr Duncan ordered his removal to hospital. In junior football a Christchurch player Denham broke his leg against Merivale and was hospitalised. The eldest son of Mr Melville of Greenhills Kaikoura had a revolver accident injuring his left hand. bullet removed at Christ Church X-ray.
In Bluf July 96 Emanuel Edmand, a sixty year old resident, died last night in a four room house. A passerby saw smoke through a window about 1130 pm and knocked. Edmand reportedly waited to respond and was overcome by smoke. His body was found in a front room with a purse and charred notes nearby.
Peter Cooperthwaite was knocked down by a passing trap on Waikalea Valley road last night and seriously injured in the back. The trap occupants did not stop, and for two hours he struggled to reach adjoining fields while authorities investigated the incident.
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