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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 05, 1906
Page
2
The next UK mail via San Francisco will not depart Ashburton until July 3. The first UK mail via San Francisco is due in Ashburton on June 21. The page also lists moon phase data for June and times of sunrise and sunset.
Long notice offers JAMES PORTER Nurseryman Allenton Ashburton selling a going concern nursery with 7 room dwelling, water, windmill, workshops, stock and plants plus 10 acres adjoining with 2 room cottage. Also 74 acres near Allenton School for cropping or building sites. Full particulars and price on request.
As District Agent for this Company Tam prepared to write Insurances on following at Lowest Rates Live Stock Fire all classes of risks Accident and sickness personal risk Employers liability risks Mortgage Indemnity risks. BR Ferguson Land and Estate Agent.
Generous 1475 acre agricultural and pastoral property with home, stables, woolshed, implement shed, cow sheds, piggeries, sheep dip and yards. Six miles from Geraldine and nine from Orari. Erica reasonable terms, owner retired, sale to wind up estate. For full particulars contact FERGUSON Land and Estate Agent. personal supervision offered.
An entry of about 1 008 sheep appeared at the Chertsey yards yesterday but holiday attendance limited buyers and kept demand low. Mr D. Thomas sold a line of 2 tooth fat wethers at 1994 with other sales made privately.
A compilation of brief items reports on a railway passenger train freight movements and public notices. It notes a transfer of Constable A Brown to Tanganyika, land sales near Highbank Marawiti Wincharsee Mitcham Road and new farm holdings to several buyers including James Nes Patrick Quinn Dickie junior and A Sep̄haro.
Captain Edwing reports moderate to strong westerly winds and a plan to finish the bridge across Gowyer's Stream after 12 hours. Mr Norman shifts his plant to begin erecting the bridge across the itads at Maronau next week. Christchurch Cycling and Motor Club held a consumptive sanatorium benefit sports meeting with Arnst taking first in the half and two mile events and third in the one mile. Two boys walking contests were run with winners named in under 12 and under 16 divisions. The club's annual meeting at Christchurch Library showed a profit of £14 10 2d and a bank balance of £53 8s 4d.
At Rakaia the Selwyn Licensing Committee held its annual meeting with members including S M Langley as chair. Transfers granted covered Duasande Hotel and Methven properties, with renewals for all licenses in the district. The police complained about conduct at South Hakata Hotel and the committee warned licensee Mr Surmain of strict action if repeated.
The Tarakina brought 223 immigrants to the colony. Police raided an alleged two up school in Castleraach Street Sydney and arrested 55 boys. McLengan's Road from Longhesch to Chatmos Road closed for rate repairs. Tendary invited to clean on the Zist fast for bridge works at the Opibi River. Southland railways handle 40 000 sacks oats this year, down from 150 000 last year, with about ten percent rejected.
An elderly man on remand faced charges for being helplessly drunk at Ashburton Works on May 23 and received an order to pay expenses after a better state was noted following medical treatment. Gilbert Wakeham pleaded guilty to drunkenness and obscene language in Hash Street, was fined 20 shillings for drunkenness and penalised similarly for the language, with a week to pay.
Ashburton Golf Club defeated Timaru Golf Club on home grounds. Scoring details show Ashburton players like Wood, Ho Lessa and Henderson contributing strong rounds while Timaru battles included names such as Friedlander and Tennant.
The Supreme Court of Victoria ruled against an eucalypt extract maker accused of passing off by imitating the Sander and Sons brand. Chief Justice Sir J M is quoted upholding that commendation of quality does not permit imitation of any features. The defendant company was restrained from copying and ordered to pay costs.
A Sunday afternoon assembly in Ashburton discussed proposed parish boundary readjustments among Mount Somers Tinwald and Hinds. Key figures like Mr Studholme and Mr Whitehouse led as debate centered on creating three independent parochial districts with potential immediate implementation and calls for broader consultation.
The blast during a Spanish royal procession, allegedly arranged by Duan alias Mateo Moral, killed and injured many on surrounding balconies. Duran, seen fleeing, aided police later. Queen Ena escaped injury. King Alfonso amid shock praised by onlookers. Casualties include soldiers and civilians. funerals and pensions follow.
June 3 in Manorro King Alfonso and Queen Ena received an immense ovation after a thanksgiving service at the Church of Buena Succa then drove to a bull fight. Ministers advised against attending victims funeral amid Madrid manhunt for the suspect. Mateo Moral reportedly killed himself as police closed in.
In Mapnpip June 4, a wealthy manufacturer’s son Moral, educated in Germany, died by suicide after fatally shooting Henito Reyes outside an inn in Torcejas. He had recently inherited ten thousand pesetas. Police traced him after suspicions over his behavior and inquiries about teams for Saragossa.
A damaged report describes a bomb incident with a parcel carried to Madrid by road. Madrid officials brought the suspect to Torragae, the landlord identified a corpse as the perpetrator, and remains of a man about thirty are described. A £1000 reward is offered to Vega's widow.
The report links a bomber named Morat to Farras Ilan Aving as the author of a Paris attack during King Alfonso’s visit. A bloodstained handkerchief and a glass detonator tube were noted. A wound and a self-inflicted injury in Torregas are mentioned as context to the outrage.
A Madrid arrest followed a June discovery of a dagger impregnated with copper sulphate and suspicion of complicity in the plot against the king. The text notes a dangerous anarchist Dieral linked to Barcelona figures and criticizes Madrid police for allowing Moral into the city. The Prince and Princess of Wales avoided the bull fight. Ena’s mother attended.
Five thousand Mexican strikers attacked Green's copper mines at Cananea destroying property and clashed with American miners. Forty five Mexicans and a hundred Mexicans were killed. The Governor asked Washington for aid and one hundred fifty armed Americans crossed the border by train to Cananea to assist with fifteen hundred Texan cowboys in recapturing the mine.
United Press reports in Ancona Italy three bombs the size of oranges covered with cement and fuses were found in a hairdresser shop. Twelve anarchists including Gabianalli a hairdresser and Roux were arrested June 4 in the case tied to a plan to build a monument to King Humbert.
Induna Mipikwa with two handsmen and seventy followers surrender to Colonel Mankenzia. Colonel Mackenzie seizes Siganada’s country and captures the Chisi stronghold. Four British and sixty rebels are killed. seven wounded. Intelligence indicates Dinizula sparked the uprising. magistracies receive extra guards.
Mr Seddon visited Ballarat with a Labour deputation praising his work for Labour. Mc Bent plans a State Labour Korea and seeks NZ system details and a loaned Labour officer. A Victoria dinner honored him. Governor lauded his political leadership. He later attended Flemington races, lunched with officials, and NZ social event guests praised reciprocity efforts.
A historic note claims Woods discovered a peppermint cure after long trials. The draft praises its tested efficacy against throat trouble and extols the remedy as a legendary solution handed down through ages.
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