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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
3
The trial of a Chicago police inspector a detective and a sergeant proceeds as prosecutors reveal payouts from gamblers opium dealers and others. Detectives allegedly received £1800 in one month while higher officials took the bulk. It is estimated that £60000 to £140000 sterling moved annually within two police districts.
The Full Court by a majority reinstates Mr BR D Meagher on the actistsors roll. Judges Simpson and Cohen support restoration, Pring dissents citing Meagher's Willis-related land scandals. Meagher to pay Law Institute costs. Also notes Queensland politics and naval movements to Colombo.
Melbourne reports a heated session in the Federal House of Representatives as Mr Salmon wins the speakership after a protracted debate. Labour members protest government choice in caucus and clash over the Clerk's vote, with Deakin invoking standing orders to continue the debate.
Reports from Invercargill Orepuki Wairio and surrounding towns describe a moving bright sky light likened to a railway engine headlight, sometimes stationary, seen in the Princess Range and drifting south before vanishing. Police and residents also note sightings near Kelso and Mosgiel with fire balloon theories discussed.
Reports from Opotiki say George Crosswell a Waioteka river settler has been missing ten days after sowing grass seed on a neighboring property. Search parties are out and a accident is presumed. In Waitara Alexander Calees known as Alex the Greek was found dead in bed aged eighty to ninety with no inquest needed. In Dannevirke Christopher Apel a single man was found dead in an hotel bed after a period of illness.
In Christchurch a coroner's inquest into Elizabeth Reid's death at Fenderton concluded she died from acute alcoholic poisoning. Medical testimony noted a large unhealthy stomach and alcohol in the stomach, with the husband admitting her habit of heavy drinking despite prior prohibition efforts.
In Auckland on July 22 John Erickson shot himself on a road near Port Albert. Death was instantaneous. The incident was reported as a suicide by his own action in the area.
Sporting in Christchurch on July 25 reports Chief Lochiel has been scratched from engagements at the OJ.C Grand National meeting, leaving race plans unsettled and bettors awaiting replacements.
Australia, nine down for 289 in their second innings, declared as play ended with England at stumps on 108 for three. Blythe and Barnes led the bowling for England, each taking five wickets, while Hirst stood out for Australia with 15 runs conceded. The match closed after a breezy start and a late finish with stumps drawn.
Commercial frozen meat market report from Napier notes continued demoralisation due to heavy stocks. No further value declines. Quotations include mutton across Canterbury Wellington and North Island at 24d, and bid for first quality lamb at 5d with various store quotations.
Buddo arrived at Timaru and met Sir William Steward MP T Buxton MP J Craigie MP and MLC Ale Austey. The Minister favored a commission to oversee runs and promote closer settlement. He planned to place the proposal before colleagues on return to Wellington after visiting Waimate Dunedin and a Friday return north.
The Presa Association notes contributions to the unemployed fund. The Juey ton Times Company donated 50 pounds. Local painters gain work painting lamp posts bridges and fences across the city.
Christchurch July 2 William and Florence Stowe were jailed for one month each on shop-lifting charges. Police said the woman had prior Auckland conviction and was suspected of theft.
Ah Chong was fined £1 for smoking opium in Christchurch. The notice records a minor criminal matter with a single defendant and a monetary penalty.
In a letter to the editor a reader condemns a Burnett Street street slang exchange overheard by Borough School boys. The writer asks for interpretation and criticizes public schools for permitting such vulgarity, arguing education should expose and correct it.
Willington July 29 delegates to the Farmers Union Conference heard Hon. T Mackenzie seek a government printer estimate to issue a monthly farming bulletin instead of the annual Department of Agriculture report. Cost concerns delay any change while officials consider the idea. Also notes a public notice about a cottage break in and a rescheduled auction at Ashburton yards.
The Maori rugby team defeated New South Wales by fourteen to eleven in a windy Sydney test watched by about 4000 fans. Key players for the Maoris included Asher, Powhjtu, Kaponga and Papakura as they pressed in the second half despite missed chances.
Tenders open at noon Thursday for improving sanitary conveniences on a block in Tancred Street Lowestoft area. Binders invited for shingle work along about 97 chains from Winchmore Road to North Ashburton river near Winchmore. Fifteen yards of shingle per chain. Tenders to chairman marked tender, at Board's West Street office by 12 noon Saturday July 15. Lowest tender not guaranteed. Iy order John Davison Clerk.
Ashburton Rugby Union held its annual seven-a-side tournament at the show grounds with 26 teams across seniors juniors third grade and schools. Springburn High School Convent Hampstead and Borough competed as did Rakaia Southern Cross Lonbeach and Winchmore with Methven defeating Ashburton in the senior game. Weather notes forecast stronger winds and colder air as the event continued.
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