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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 02, 1911

Page

3

London Diet of Insurance Bill Discussed as Osbourne Bill Debates Scope

London reports note discussion over the Osborne Bill and whether the Registrar General of Friendly Societies or a Law Court should decide if a trade union falls under the national insurance scheme. Census figures list Scotland's population at 4 759 445 with Glasgow 784 455 and Edinburgh 320 815.

London Osborne Registrar-General of Friendly Societies Law Court Census of Scotland Scotland Glasgow Edinburgh

Sunday Recreation Debate at Rochester Conference

Lord Darnley urged the Anglican Church to countenance Sunday recreation after morning service at the Rochester Diocesan Conference. The Dean of Rochester urged quiet devotion and preparation for eternity. A resolution promoting Sunday recreation received anxious consideration and was adopted.

London Lord Darnley Roéchester Rochester

Salvation Army International Council Breaks fast with Lord Mayor

The Lord Mayor presided at a breakfast for delegates to the Salvation Army International Council. King George sent a letter expressing hearty sympathy with the Army's efforts to raise social and moral conditions of sufferers worldwide and praying for God's blessing on their labours.

London Salvation Army International Council George

Unionist Member Unseated Over Coal Charity Distribution

London reports Sir H. Seymour King of Central Hull unseated after an electoral dispute over coal charity distributions during the campaign. Judges Ridley and Buelhill were attacked as the court case concluded. two arrests were reported. King was exonerated of corruption though his December victory by 3625 to 3418 was challenged.

Per Press Association London H. Seymourne Central Hull Ridley Buelhill King H. 8 King H. Seymour King It. iv Aske

Massacres in the Salkans Reported by Times Correspondent

London July 1 The Times correspondent reports Turkish bands forming in the Florina district to assassinate Greek and Bulgarian leaders with twenty already murdered. Between killings they rob. Ten peasants were slain at Florina with Christians in Uskub and Monastir districts disarmed while Turkish hands keep their weapons.

London Cettinje Times Florina Uskub Monastir

Indignation Over Moroccan Garrison Treachery At Lemta

Widespread anger follows a garrison’s crackdown on Lemta postmen. The attack targets unknown assailants after prior immunity assurances. Farms at Lemta belong to Fez’s wealthy. Sultan dismisses Grand Vizier El Glaur for peculations and exactions, though his arsenal and wealth are seized.

Tanglen Lemta Fez el Glaur Maghzen Jag

Precautions Against Plague Prompt City Demolitions

Auckland authorities act on medical inspector guidance ordering thirteen dwellings removed within twenty one days due to unfitness and public health danger. Cellars of two restaurants to be remodeled and made ratsproof, plus hotel cellar work. Lessees on Harbor Board leases must waterproof and ratproof basements.

Auckland Harbor Board

Lindrum Sets Australian Billiards Record in Match

In Melbourne on June 2 Lindrum beats Reece to set an Australian record billiards break of 846 points with 178 off the red. He leads Reece by 700 points.

Melbourne Lindrum Reece

Meat export inspection criticised by Sydney officials

The Commonwealth system for meat export regulation is condemned by Australian officials and press reports. Inspections are deemed impractical with few inspectors and many export sites. Certificates claim post mortem checks though veterinary review is limited.

Sydney New Zealand

Tofua Refloated After Reef Incident

The stranded steamer Tofua was floated off the reef last night without aid. A third mate was accidentally killed and another crewman injured. Details remain unclear at the Union Company's office in Suva with the boatswain’s name not provided.

Suva Tofua Torane Une Hudson Union Company

Drowning of Pensioner at Teremakau River

Charles Cox, a Greenstone resident and elderly pensioner, disappeared after entering the Teremakau River near Kumara and is presumed drowned. In Christchurch, tram incidents continue with Motorman Musgrave remaining unconscious and Conductor John Fothergill also unconscious after a fall from a moving car on the Burwood line.

Hokitika Charles Cox Greenstone Teremakau Kumara Christchurch Musgrave John Fothergill Burwood

Australian Wheat Cargo Sells at 84s Bd

A cargo of Australian wheat was sold at 84 shillings per bushel according to market reports. Buyers and sellers reported firm demand in the commodity trade with prices noted in the latest market listings.

Per Press Association London

Dunedin Winter Races Open at Fine Going

Dunedin the weather fine and going good for the opening of the winter meeting. A shower fell before the first race. White Cockade wins hurdles at one and a half lengths with time 3 min 28 sedsec. Mummra wins Brighton Handicap by half a length with Gold Coin second and John Buryan third. The Cornet wins Birthday Handicap by three lengths after leading from the start with time 2 min 11 2 dsec.

Dunedin Aurdles Cornet St. Aidan Directoire

Engineer fined for evading duty on NZ imported machinery

Melbourne June 2 John Pither an engineer was fined £10 for evading duty on machinery valued at £400 imported from New Zealand last November. Pither offered an aeroplane to the Commonwealth Government with £19 6d scored on the packages and they passed Customs. He later claimed under oath the goods were worth at least £200. The Government seized the aeroplane for non payment of duty. The High Court refused leave to appeal in an opium stealing case noting the offence was against the King.

Press Association Melbous John Pither New Zealand Pither High Court

Postal revenue exceeds nine million for first time

Dunedin reports that the Post and Telegraph Department's revenue for the year ending March 31 rose to £1,087,260, an increase of £75,000 over the prior year, with potential foreign accounts to follow.

Dunedin Balefatha T. Mackenzie Post and Telegraph Department

Bank of New Zealand balance sheet profits and proposed dividends

Wellington June 2 The Bank of New Zealand directors report for the year to 1 March showing profits after expenses at 355 270 with interest on guaranteed stock 40 000 deducted leaving 315 270. After allocations 20 000 for premises and furniture and additions from last year 64 184 total distributable 299 405 with 60 000 paid in dividends and a proposed distribution of 20 000 to preference shares 165 000 to ordinary shares 30 000 to bonus 200 000 to reserve fund and 34 405 to balance carried forward.

Wellington Bank of New Zealand Jin Provident Fund

Coronation Celebrations Planned in Methven and Ama-ton

A public meeting in Methven will set coronation details with cemetery gates and Triangle reserve fencing to start on the coronation day. School participation is invited and an afternoon at the Domain will follow with games. Mr W F Massey will speak at Amat on tonight and depart for Wellington tomorrow.

Methven Triangle” Reserve W. F. Massey Spaak Amaton Wellington Christchurch

Christchurch Race Results and Ashburton Nominations

Concluding results from the Railway Handicap won by Imperial Pally in a half length. Winter Oats race won by Kelso by fifty yards. Final Handicap won by The Needle by eight lengths. Times given for each event. Nominations for the Ashburton Trotting Club Winter Meeting close this Friday at 9 o'clock for races on June 15 and 16.

Christchurch Imperial Pally Vibon Blue Rose Ashburton Trotting Club

Private Residence and Shops For Let Across Town

Property listings fronting East Belt Dobson Street River Terrace and Seafield Road offer 4 to 8 acre plots with a cottage and show grounds. Rentals are modest with liberal terms. shop spaces on Saunders Buildings near the Railway Station and Jubilee Buildings Burnett Street also available. Additional cottages and tenements with several rooms and amenities are offered at weekly rents. agent Bullook advertises.

East Belt R. Sale Dobson Street River Terrace Wakanui Road Seafield Road Saunders Jubilee Buildings Burnett Street Sample Troom Tancred Street Alford Forest Road Bench Road Hampstead Bullook

Weather forecast and May rainfall notes from Eyre Ashburton and Hinds

Mr Bates reports today on south winds and changeable cool or rainy weather with gradual glass rise. May rainfall at Hinds totaled 1.25 inches across five days. Eyre registered 1 inch 26 points with five rainy days. Ashburton Domain observations show varied temperatures and frosts through May, including several frosty dates and high barometer at 30.24 inches. Rain totals across stations sum to 151 points with notable dates including the 14th 20th and 15th.

Bates Hinds Eyre Ashburton Domain Rlain

Fire at Methven Farm Destroys Outbuildings and Stock

A Sunday morning blaze at the Happy Valley farmstead of Mr James S. Nee destroyed a stable with five stalls, a granary holding 18 tons of chaff, 200 bushels of oats, eleven potato bags, a buggy, and five harness sets. Insurances cover 100 on buildings and 50 on the buggy and harness. Nee estimates uninsured losses above 200. Fire origin unknown. Mr and Mrs Nee were away in Christchurch.

James S. Nee Happy Valley Methven Nee Christchurch

Vor Chronic vhest Comphiuss, Woets' Great Peppermint

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