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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 03, 1912
Page
5
Scholars at the Borough School saluted Hav with a ceremony led by School Committee chairman Mr B T Missen. The children sang The Red White and Blue and the National Anthem. Bandmaster Goss explained to a Guardian reporter that the Municipal Band did not turn out due to bricklayers and carpenters in the band working and others suffering severe colds.
Wellington reports fine but cold weather for the holiday with a military review at Newtown Park led by Major-General Godley due to the Governor's absence. Otaki hosts races while Timaru notes Territorials and a royal salute. Dunedin records heavy morning rain and a clearing afternoon as football tournaments proceed.
The Prime Minister, touring Ashburton, dismissed talk of a Liberal Opposition coalition and affirmed the Liberals would stay loyal when the House meets. He noted the Agricultural Department's outreach to farmers and praised Sir Joseph Ward's 1909 Dreadnought gift as a united Empire statement amid naval arms tensions.
Intending buyers are invited to Johnston's Garage to view two used cars. A Clement-Bayard four cylinder five-seater overhauled with hood screen spare wheel lamps and complete at 800 pounds, originally 600. A wire-seater 20 horsepower Flanders up-to-date barely used for demonstration, as good as new. 12 month written guarantee with either car. Also a note about Woods Peppermint Cure for influenza.
Sir Joseph Ward outlines why a single four million loan was chosen and rejects splitting the loan for sentimental reasons. He argues the opposition would have misused a smaller loan and stresses the need to fund railways settlements and land purchases for national growth while maintaining strong finance. He notes money market effects and asserts future governments should set their own loan terms.
Wellington reports that the Drivers' Federation seeks an Auckland Arbitration Court hearing within a week as a drivers dispute looms. Secretary H Hunter notes a grave but constitutional approach if no hearing occurs and a ballot will decide federation alignment this week.
Reefton June 2 A number of surface hands at the Energetic mine were discharged last night with no further developments reported.
London at the docks sees intensified activity as volunteers unload food at 6d an hour, about two thousand workers unloading 25 ships. All carmen at Woolwich return to work, while 3000 Great Eastern Railway men in Stafford pledge to support transport strikers if needed. Shipowners seek higher port rates with a minimum wage and notice terms. steamship service to St Petersburg suspended. Southampton to South Africa sailings curtailed and frozen meat held back due to alleged blacklisting of workers.
Dr Soskice reports severe famine scenes in Russia including a Tobolsk mother starving her child and an epidemic of scurvy in Samara. Peasants on the steppes wait in huts for death as hopes of succor fade.
French journals describe Halian operations in the Aegean as tantamount to occupying the eastern Mediterranean by the Triple Alliance and warn Britain and France must maintain supremacy. They view the Malta conference as Britain seeking a clear idea of the situation.
In Donetz basin famine relief efforts faltered as strikes hit mines and factories. Authorities brought in seven hundred Samara and Nini Novgorod Tartars, but these workers walked out within three days, and owners proceeded to prosecute the men.
London reports the Delhi battleship laid down at Barrow. It will mount ten 134 inch guns, fire 1400 pound shells, and reach a speed of 22 knots.
London reports 1911 church data across England and Wales. Anglican communicants total 2 342 153 with confirmations up 25 percent. Wesleyan, Congregational, and Baptist memberships listed. overall nonconformist members down 6 980 and scholars by 29 623. Rough totals: Protestant communicants about five million and scholars seven million.
London reports show dockers disappointed at missing strike pay as a delay due to business pressure is likely to push payment to next week. The Cabinet contemplates a representative body and possible compulsory powers, while employers resist but may back a consultative board. Shipowners fear £300,000 weekly losses as Transporters demand ballots amid resumption hopes.
A Cardiff firm plans to import 20 000 tons of coke from Rotterdam.
At Oamaru harbour on June 1 the local wharf labourers refused to work after the Union Company brought a second gang from Dunedin for the busy shipping season. The Dunedin men are said to be returning home tonight, and the local men insist they will resume work only after the imported labourers leave.
NEW YORK June 2 Claud Allen found guilty of murdering Judge Thornton at Hillsville Courthouse. Jury recommends a 15 year sentence.
The Musicians Union in Christchurch on Saturday filed a dispute seeking to extend the award to all musicians in motion picture and variety engagements. It asks minimum weekly wages of £3 4s for six nights with rehearsals, overtime at 25s 6d per hour, and 12s per casual performance. Matinees pay 10s. drummers may use all accessories. preferences for unionists are requested. Cited employers include Hayward Picture Enterprises, Fuller and Sons, and Empire Picture Company. Hearing to be set by the Conciliation Council.
London June 2 The executive of the Transport Federation will advise acceptance of the Government's Joint Board if the masters assent. The option avoids a national strike and hinges on employer agreement.
The Government Bill legalising gambling clears the Senate and moves to the Chamber. It envisages luxury casinos in major cities and licenses awarded to highest bidders. A British syndicate with £1,000,000 capital offers to build casinos in Lisbon and Cintra, akin to Monte Carlo.
Estates of James Coates and Archibald Coates, cotton spinners, proved in London values of £1,964,145 and £1,365,132. Since the new financial year began, five other millionaires’ estates have also been proved.
On June 2 Paris welcomed about 1500 excursionists organized by the Manchester Co operative Union and a similar body in France, marking a large cultural exchange under joint auspices.
The General Labourers' Union voted to pay the full ten per cent levy to aid Waihi miners. It endorsed Mr Parry's actions in the Waihi trouble and affirmed confidence in the Federation of Labour. Additionally, twenty to twenty-five men recently employed at Waihi booked passages to Sydney aboard the Maheno for tomorrow.
The Hon. G. F. Pearce warns against short sighted British journals about Australia’s naval position. He notes Germany has a strong Pacific fleet and cannot rely on Japan as a counteracting force the Japanese alliance is conditional and aimed at mutual protection in the Far East, not necessarily the Pacific.
A Bermondsey dock hand confronted disorderly strikers who knocked a policeman senseless during night protests. A free fight erupted between police and about five hundred strikers. Inspector Mann was stabbed in the arm and a dozen arrests were made.
General Sir Robert Baden-Powell arrived in Dunedin and received a civic welcome at the Town Hall. The mayor, Rev P W Fairclough, and MP James Allen spoke. Baden-Powell later addressed cadets and Boy Scouts at Forbury Park amid a large cheering crowd.
From THHERAN June 2 government forces seize Kermanshah causing Salar-ed-domleh to flee with unknown destination. Authorities did not declare his next move or location.
The Observer expresses sympathy with the Australian Government's forward policy on land but questions the necessity to treat English shareholders unfairly. It notes Captain Collins's letter does not address criticism of the Van Dieman's Land Company.
A Sunday morning fire in Foxton, Palmerston North, razed twelve shops, the Methodist Church, two billiards saloons, and a private home. Firefighters and water were unavailable, Whyte's Hotel narrowly escaped. estimated loss topped £10,000.
London June 2 the tailors strike in the West End continues with master tailors losses totaling £50,000 and wage losses for workers estimated at £25,000. about eight thousand tailors remain idle as the stoppage persists.
Melbourne June 1 The High Court decided that payment of strike levies made by a trades union executive is not compulsory.
A June 1 report from Adelaide states burglars pried open the safe at Crows and took £15 in gold while overlooking several cheques.
A large fire swept Forton on June 3 damaging shops and a church from My's shop to Boyle's motor garage. Gas cylinders exploded in Boyes's rooms near the Post Office fence as rain from a thunderstorm helped quell the blaze. A recent poll rejected a water supply extension.
In London on June 2 the North West Norfolk by election to fill Sir G White’s seat ended Liberal G Hemmerde with 5613 votes, Unionist N P Jodrell 4965, Liberal majority 648. National Insurance Act cited as main factor. 1911 general election results showed White 5407, Jodrell 4264.
Reports from Wellington Gisborne Christchurch and Dunedin describe inquests into several deaths. Mrs Althee Thompson died from railway injuries with no rail staff blame found. John Neville died accidentally in a quarry explosion while allegedly handling fuse. An unknown man found dead at River Reay station. Charles Maxwell dies in bed from heart disease. Alexander McDonald dies suddenly likely of heart disease.
Investigation shows burglars opened the safe at Crow's and took £15 in gold. They missed a number of cheques, indicating selective theft rather than a full haul. The case awaits further police inquiry and potential weapon or entry method details.
Meat and butter exporters press the Chamber of Commerce to seek a reciprocal treaty between Canada and Australia. Vancouver is seen as a preferable market over London, and a New Zealand style agreement could shift Canadian trade from the United States and other countries toward Australia. Vancouver merchant Mr Horne notes Canadians strongly favor Commonwealth reciprocity.
Melbourne report from June 3 states the second inter state Congress of the Independent Workers' Federation had about 500 members with associated unions likely doubling over the year. A resolution urged the community to adopt an aggressive stance against advanced syndicalism deemed treacherous, unmanly, and anti national.
In Adelaide on June 3 the union of Protestant denominations discussed a Presbyterian Assembly motion. Members appreciated the spirit of brotherliness that made the discussion possible. They deemed the time not opportune for corporate union but thought federation might align churches to oppose common evils.
Three men approached a man in Melbourne. He was assaulted and robbed as a constable fired two shots while pursuing one fleeing suspect. The fugitive fired three shots and escaped. police suspect him as one of Sydney's armed burglars.
James Wray challenges Arnst to a Thames rowing match with a £500 a side stake if Arnst defeats Barry. The offer, received June 3 at 10.25 a.m., sets the terms for a high rivalry race on the river.
In a high wind at Guyiase, bi plane pilots Collardeau and Robi collided and crashed. Robi died instantly from multiple injuries while Collardeau survived with a fractured tibia. Authorities report the accident occurred June 2 and were released on June 3.
At Christchurch on June 1 results from the Railway Handicap show Prince Rufus winning by two lengths in 2 minutes 24 seconds, with The Scout second and Robert Emmett third. The Minas Handicap was won by Little Stranger by four lengths in 2 minutes 23 seconds, with Elect and Clotah following. Totalisator investments reached £10,700, compared with £8,655 for last year’s first day when the meeting ran over three days.
In fine weather at Canterbury Park Trotting Club today the Progressive Handicap saw Lady Sybil win followed by Apple Pie and Minoru. Royal Belle Turkwood took second and Mountain Rosé third in a two length finish with a time of 3 minutes 56 seconds. Prince Wilkin led the King Georgs Handicap, finishing first ahead of Dr Chutney and Bee Princess with two lengths separating them in 4 minutes 58.35 seconds. Middleton Handicap saw Robery first, Lodi second, Robert Hmmett third, Robery winning by a length in 4 minutes 52 seconds.
Otago Steeplechase results Lageon first Guerteen second Te Tua third by thirty lengths. Time 6min 23sec. Tradesmen's Handicap won by Paliwade with Benzowen second Sea-King third by two lengths. Saddle Hill Handicap Bucco shares win with Mount Victoria in a dead-heat. Winter Welter won by Boys Ellerton Seraphic second and third. Totalistator investments totaled £12,968 versus £9,401 10s a year earlier.
Heavy going at Wingatui with fine weather. Hurdles race won by Freak 1 over Ashore 2 with Mercedo 3. Kilmeny 3, Cocoon 4 notable finishes. Weirengoa Handicap saw Sea King 1 and Ganon 2, Heatherbrae 3. Glen gearift and Forget-Me-Not among others. Clarendon Handicap was won by Wedding Ring 1 with Russo 2 and Caraid Dileas 3. Silvario scratched.
Auckland Winter Meeting began under threatening weather with fair attendance as heavy rain fell at times. Tote investments reached £20,477, down £2,204 from last year. Maiden Hurdles saw Napper by five lengths, with Bully and Lloyds second and third. Cornwall Handicap was a close finish won by La Reina a half length ahead of Gloy and Sir Artepal. Time details noted for several races amid a wet day.
The Rev Frank Rule was a passenger by the first express for Christ Church this afternoon. Quartermaster-Sergeant Ribblewhite also traveled by the first express bound north to Trentham where an instructional camp is to be held.
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