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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 30, 1909
Page
2
Severe clashes near Melilla as Spanish forces led by General Pinto push to secure outlying spurs of Mount Gurugu. Moorish attacks are repulsed after heavy artillery fire. Spanish casualties reach about 200. Two railway stations supply lines reinforced and post revictualled.
A translated dispatch notes King Alfonso declaring martial law across Spain. It cites insurrection in Barcelona and Catalonia, railway disruptions, and censorship while troops restore order with force. Riots occur in Saragossa Reus Alcoy and elsewhere as authorities promise suppression without pity.
London July 29 Reuters reports that Jeffries has deposited 1000 pounds with the promoters of the Johnson bout as proof of his readiness to take the match. The move signals his intent to proceed with the heavyweight title confrontation.
A Clevedon settler’s five year old child died after clothes caught fire. An Austrian gum-digger named Steve Perray drowned while swimming a lagoon at Big Omaha. In Opotiki missing man Cresswell has been sought for twenty days with a £50 reward for his recovery alive and £25 for tidings. In Rotherham a Labourer named Joseph McDonough was found dead in a wash-house after an inquest concluded death by exposure during intoxication. In Pleasant Point farmer Bolton was killed when a load of stray fell on him.
The Pukaki and Kotare collided in Victoria channel opposite Ravensbourne as both ships entered the New Zealand coast. Pukaki continued to West Coast ports while Kotare, towed the Rakiura to Port Chalmers. Both captains were unaware of the other vessel. Kotare sustained damage to the port side fore rigging and hull above the belt.
Sir Victor Horsley outlined for the Linacre lecture at Cambridge University his first public discovery of a motor area in the brain. He described experiments on animals and patients showing movement control by specific brain regions, with tumour removal causing transient paralysis and gradual return of sensation, noting the eye and finger tests helped localize sensory recovery.
At the June 4 meeting of the County Council, Hugo Friedlander proposed convening a conference of Road Board chairmen and non-chairman councillors to discuss reducing local government bodies to cut ratepayer costs. The conference discussed costs, machinery, and possible amalgamations, with opinions split on merging road boards and central administration.
In July 80 the Dunedin Stock Fix group deplores a proposal to close the Stamps Office at Dunedin. They warn that shifting stamping duties would delay transfers and registrations as documents would need lodging at two different Government offices, risking serious consequences.
At the South Canterbury Hunt Club annual steeplechase meeting on Thursday afternoon at Washdyke, Stormy Petrel, owned by J. C. N. Grigg, won the Tallyhe Steeplechase.
The Timaru harbour master Captain Tait reports the so called mysterious airship light seen last night was a ball of concentrated electricity, known to sailors as Jack to the lantern. He dismisses sensational talk and says airships do not stay aloft like ships at sea.
Ashburton letter to editor argues for forming a Boy Scout brigade. Writer notes Explorator criticism and urges a meeting led by mayor or citizen to organize training grounds near river bed or stations. Proposes simple uniform of grey shirt tie trousers and staff. July 29 1909 Ashburton.
The Hon Dr Findlay said he would send Waldegrave and Hay with an expert to Invercargill next week to review gaol alterations and a proposed land reclamation with a road board, potentially for a reformatory farm. He also plans a personal inspection of Timor gaol and will address taxation, death duties, customs, valuation, land settlement, prison reform, and unemployment policy.
The family of the late Mrs Belle min thanks friends for letters telegrams and moral tributes in their bereavement. Freee C Harrow, pianoforte tuner and repairer, will be in Ashburton on his usual visit next week. Orders left at Mr H M Jones's will receive prompt attention.
Special meeting of Westerfield Cemetery Trustees on July 26 1909 adopted a resolution fixing a scale of burial fees and interment charges for the cemetery management. The resolution will be considered for confirmation at a trustees meeting at the Upper Ashburton Bond Board office Ashburton on August 30 1908. A copy of the proposed by laws is available at the Upper Ashburton Road Board office for inspection by ratepayers through August 30 1900.
The FNAB second concert of the season presents six overtures and selections by a 25 member orchestra with vocalist Miss Laura Treleavan from Christchurch, violin soloist Mrs H Cnap man, and cornet soloist Mr H 4A Humphries. Box plan opens tomorrow at H A Gates's with admission 8s reserved and 2s general.
Mr Russell MP told the Police Commission thatConstable education is often Fifth Standard. The force of 800 includes nine inspectors and ninety sergeants, with limited promotion. He urged higher standards and law training at stations and colleges to recruit better educated officers and strengthen the detective branch.
George Devlin and George Bethridge were charged as rogues and vagabonds before Mr Haselden. They were found at night dressed as policemen with felonious intent. Devlin arrested last night, Bethridge this morning. Remand sought for inquiries. police say they were accused of obtaining 4s from one man and accosting others. Devlin attempted to rush plain clothes constables. he had an imitation police shake. Remanded till Wednesday with one surety each.
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The Hon Dr Findlay Attorney General and Minister of Justice will pass through Ashburton this afternoon and speak at the Theatre Royal Imaru this evening before returning north tomorrow. A creditors meeting in the estate of George Thomas Martin bankrupt met at the Courthouse with Mr J Davison presiding. Creditors present included Messrs Ferriman Fisher and Sons C H Tisch Manchester Bros and F H Chext Co. Debt to unsecured creditors totaled £71185 6d with largest claim £14 15s 4d by Fisher and Son. Assets excluding furniture valued at £21 15s. There is a secured claim by Mr F M Terriman for £200. Creditors resolved to sell assets by public auction and adjourned sine die.
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