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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
3
At the Dunedin Licensing Committee annual meeting, the Police Inspector noted women rarely drink in hotels while some youths over eighteen drink on the street after purchasing liquor in bottles. The committee urged hotelkeepers not to sell liquor to visibly intoxicated youths and to stop bottle liquor carryouts. Renewals and transfers were granted.
In Wellington on June 1 hier archivists list the largest estates of deceased persons certified for stamp duty last month. Notables include Whi F Benham with 17 858 pounds and George Manchester 11 439 pounds. Total estates certified 156 with top figures Hon. W Johnston 496 625 pounds and Rev. Andrew 199 786 pounds.
In Napier on June 1 five settlers were fined nominal sums for failing to eradicate codlin moth and other orchard pests. The prosecution said the Department would seek heavier penalties in the future. William Hollis was fined ten pounds for failing to keep rabbits in check.
An earthquake struck yesterday at 2 45 am, shaking homes and sending residents fleeing in fear. No damage has been reported, but the tremor left frightened witnesses and visible structural movement.
The Star reports Ford Ranfurly will represent New Zealand at the Duebec tercentenary demonstration.
In Dunedin on June 1, Mr Slater former Arbitration Court representative will oppose Mr Sidey for the Cav erham seat in the general election.
The Ashburton County Racing Club names Messie J. Davison W. £ 8 Denshire H. Friedlander T. F. Gibson J.K. Hart W. Hodgkins and Side C. Malet as commutee nominees for the upcoming year. Seven candidates rival for seven seats and will be declared elected by Mr Fooks. A list of stewards is also named with more nominations than needed, prompting an upcoming election.
The Plumpton Park Trotting Club meeting on June 1 in Christchurch continued in fine weather with strong attendance. Results list winners and times for each handicap and race: Peninsula Handicap two miles Dolores won, Time 3min 30.3sec. Ladies Bracelets Handicap one mile Woodbell first, Time 2min 33.4sec. Plumpton Handicap two miles Lord Elmo won, Time 4min 2.3sec. Lyttelton Handicap two miles Casey won, Time 5min 10.3sec. Railway Handicap one mile Eopp won, Time 2min 17sec. Stewards' Handicap one mile a half Prince Alert won, Time 38min 42.5sec. Winter Date Handicap two miles Vrithiof won, Time 5min 11.2sec. Final Handicap one mile Gold Year won, Time 2min 21.0sec.
Australian jockey Wootten rode three winners at Doncaster yesterday in a strong performance. The London report notes his successful riding and the notable sprint results at the meeting.
In Hastings on June 1 the Hawke's Bay hockey tournament opens Wednesday with over 380 players including ninety Indies set to compete across multiple teams and events.
Dunedin June 1 The Moorish Maid’s financial success secures the Kaikorai Band’s entry in the Ballarat contest. Net profit is understood to be nearly £200.
The first real frost of the season arrived last night while early winter has been milder than expected.
John Simpson alias McCombe was sentenced by Mr Justice Chapman to three years for forgery and false pretences in Napier and declared an habitual criminal. Ruakawa Horn, a native youth, received twelve months for theft at Wairoa.
A fire at the corner of Clare road and Onslow street damaged a stable and trap house owned by Mr. Walker. A horse was killed in the blaze, but the horse and trap were saved. The flames occurred Saturday night.
The Bruce couple celebrated their golden wedding at Rakaia and reflect on a time of remarriage in Caithness and a voyage on the Zealandia. They settled in Christchurch then Rakain and helped found a Presbyterian church, with family members serving as organists for 28 years. Both are in good health as relatives gathered from across the dominion.
Rangitata Road Board held a meeting at Lismore with chair J Fleming and members Allan Barton Dellow Tarbotton. It plans to hire a new ranger, considers leasing a reserve, accepts Sugrue’s tender for shingling, and invites tenders for road works and school reserve rental. Accounts totaling £1989 9s 0d were passed before adjournment.
A brief correspondence note states the paper does not endorse correspondent opinions and mentions Allenton domain paths without further detail.
A long reader letter argues the direct route to Allenton should stay open. It blasts the Domain Board for planed deviations that would harm access to baths and residen tial areas, urging the board to reconsider and use funds elsewhere.
The fragment describes a pun about Port Hacking and a character catching a cold. It notes a humorous line Atchoo and references a phrase Good name it has then states the next day he was right enough Beal Woods and Great Peppermint MIG.
Mr Rufus K. Hardy reveals a Mormon project near Hastings to build a college on 190 acres with option on 130 more. About £8000 funding from Salt Lake City will finance land, buildings, and equipment for free instruction in scientific farming, carpentry, blacksmithing, and more for Maori youths, without alcohol or tobacco and with no creed restriction.
A sale of skins wool and fat was held today at local auction yards with fair attendance. Prices showed no improvement over the last sale and competition was subdued. Entries were large with varied consignments Crubbings wool fetched 3d to 4d per lb and 1s to 18s per hide. Horsehair brought 1s per lb.
A golf team from Ashburton will visit Christchurch on Wednesday to play a match against a city team at the Shirley links. The local squad includes D. Wood, P. H. Cox, E. Buchanan, Wooks, Harner, W. Picklus, Gruaritt, and L. Owen.
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