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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 03, 1911

Page

3

Censure on the Home Secretary in Commons

In the House of Commons the Unionist MP J G Butcher gave notice of a resolution that Winston Churchill’s remark about the Judges was unworthy of the Home Secretary and deserving strongest censure. Immigrants arrive in Canada at about 10 000 weekly. In New York polo England loses to America 3 43.

Home Secretary London House of Commons J. G Butcher York Winston Churchill Canada Ottawa New York America England

Debate at the Imperial Conference on the Declaration

Sir Edward Grey led a debate endorsing the Declaration as a step forward, arguing it would bolster international arbitration and protect sea routes. Sir Joseph Ward urged consultation with Dominions, while Mr Fisher trimmed his stance. Canadian and Australian views surfaced as the motion passed with Australian abstention, amid warnings on privateering and naval commitments.

Por Presa Association London Joseph Ward International ‘Court of Appeal Findlay New Zealand Britain Edward Grey America Fisher Downing Street Reginald McKenna

Mexican Crisis Amid Ball President Taft Ties Recalled

General Madero attended a grand ball in the Customs House Ballroom at Juarez as authorities report Yaqui Indians mobilizing along the Quaque River demanding land restoration. Madero departs immediately for Mexico City. Taft and Diaz previously met there in 1909.

Per Press Association—Conyright Mexico City General Madero Customs House Jaurez Taft Dian Madero Quaque

Yemen Revolt Gains Rebels Victory At Abha

Aden reports three thousand troops and several batteries surrendered at Abha. A relieving force led by the Grand Sheikh of Mecca reportedly failed to reach the position, signaling a major setback for opposing forces.

For Press Association Aden Abha

Dunedin Winter Races Report at Wingatui

Fine weather boosts what may be a record winter meeting crowd at Wingatui. King Try led from start to finish to win the Hurdles by four lengths in 1 min 50 3-5 sec. St Aidan won the Provincial Handicap by five lengths with The Cornet second. Wedge captured the Silverstream Handicap by a head in 1 min 1 0 sec.

Dunedin Wingatui King Try Riedmond Simon Pure Wairaki St. Aidan Firebell Lmia Dsec Miss de Vere Cocoon Kwastilof Maburi Imindsec

Canterbury Park Trots Results From June Meeting

Canterbury Park Trotting Club meeting concluded in fine weather. Progressive Bandicap Oceanic won by eight lengths with Prod Girl second and Coiner third. Bracelet saw Betty Martin 3 Childe Beldon 2 Dollar Princess 4 win by six lengths. Prince of Wales Handicap led by Silver Princess over Dr Chutney and Bright. Middleton Handicap won by Hicdrocute with Link and Esma following. Advance handicap saw Blackchild and Grizette take first and second.

Per Press Association Christchurch Canterbury Park Trotting Club Oceanic Prod Girl Coiner Smin Betty Martin Childe Beldon Dollar Princess Silver Princess Dr. Chutney Bright Middleton Hicdrocute Link Esma Tavelve Advance Blackchild Boy Grizette Starchild

Arbitration Act Aims to End Strikes and Register Unions

Attorney-General Mr Denny outlines a new Arbitration Act to abolish strikes by requiring registration of all trades unions and industrial organisations and providing for notifications of threatened or impending disputes.

Per Press Association Denny Fteo

Wheat and oats markets steady with subdued demand in London and Melbourne

London on June 2 reports dull markets for wheat due to ample European crop prospects with weak tone and high shipments. South Australian shipments priced from 35s to 34s 10d in February to April. Victorian New South Wales parcels around 34s 6d to 33s 9d. Chicago July wheat quoted 84. to 89.5c. Oats market quiet with La Plata June–July shipment at 14s. Chaff wheat prices in Melbourne range from 66s 6d to 75s for various grades.

London Europe Victorian New South Wales Chicago la Plata

Ashburton Grain Market Report Week End June 2

The Ashburton grain market shows steady demand for milling wheat with farmers offering sparingly. Prices remain largely unchanged with Tuscan and Pearl at 3s dd to 3s 3d on trucks and Hunters at 3s 3d. Cat prices are limited to Canterbury seed needs with small lots sold at 2s 6d per bushel and quotations for Gartons and Danish feeds noted.

Ashburton Canterbury Gartons

Christchurch Produce Market Quiet Wheat at 3s 3d in Country Stations

Christchurch on June 2 reports a quiet wheat market with few buyers and offers not above 3s 3d at country stations. Oats are firm with few sales, chaif steady at £4 at stations, and potatoes easier with prices around £3 5s to 3 8s as growers hold out.

Christchurch Chaif Louyer North Island

Weekly Stock and Produce Sales Report

A Saturday sale event led by H. Stephenson and the Farmers' Co operative Association drew fair attendance. Poultry pigs produce fruit meat values were listed with varied prices and ranges. Separately auctions at the Arrade and Havelock Street fetched £775 and £900 respectively, while the Newlands Tennis Club held its season opening dance at Rampton’s granary with Mr A Johns as MC.

H. Stephenson Havelock Street Farmers’ Co-operative Association West Street Newlands Tennis Club B. Rampton A. Johns

For Sale Private Residence Sites and Acres

For sale notices describe a site on East Belt for a private residence with 14 1 4 acre on Dobson Street and 4 acre on River Terrace. A building site fronts Waka mui Road with price £40 and 3 to 5 acres with a cottage fronting Seafield Road near Show Grounds. Liberal terms of payment offered.

East Belt Dobson Street River Terrace Wakamui ‘Road Seafield Road

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