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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 05, 1907
Page
3
Wellington correspondent notes the Acting Premier Alan W Hali Jones is bedridden and unlikely to meet Parliament. The illness worsens with enforced abstinence from work and strains his nerves, causing grave fears among close associates about his recovery and ability to continue duties.
Hon J A Millar spoke at the Princess Theatre Dunedin on defence and arbitration legislation in the last session. He praised the surplus and exports, criticised the Land Bill while defending freehold, and outlined plans for wages boards workers’ compensation improvements and enforcement of the Shops and Offices Act including Chinese laundries.
At the Supreme Court in Invercargill on June 4 John Mc Fadden a West Coast schoolteacher was sentenced to eighteen months for making a false declaration to the Registrar about the age of the mother’s illegitimate child. He pleaded guilty and the case involved a pupil. The same session saw Alexander Malachi Lenihan jailed for one month for sending a threatening letter. The Grand Jury found no bill against Edward Marshall on cattle stealing.
The Arbitration Court opened in Palmerston North with charges against the Drivers' and Painters' Unions for employing non unionists and underpaying. Most cases resulted in fines of £2 plus fees. Carters were fined 1 6s 6d for accepting below standard wages. other disputes to be heard in order.
In Auckland on June 4 Dr Purdy, Health Officer, challenged Wellington critics of the plague response. He warned against casting stones from glass houses and recalled a Wellington inquest from eight years prior. He urged municipal lodging facilities and noted extensive rat control with many rats killed and large quantities of poison distributed.
Margaret Cuttle faced Police Court for beating her fourteen year old daughter Nellie with a supple jack and strap in two sessions. Defence claimed punishment for going to improper houses. magistrate discharged case as evidence conflicted. Salvation Army to care for Nellie. Wellington rail move eyed as government plans to take over the Wellington Mānawatū Railway Company amid Main Trunk timeline.
Brissant reports the Premiers Conference concluded after minor questions and decided not to alter the state Governors' appointments. It also approved establishing permanent product exhibitions in each state.
London report says public views the Rand strike as beaten with recruitment now limited to Boers and Africanders. Joh Jonesburg correspondent notes the shift as of June 4, with coverage published by The Daily Mail.
At Ti maru Supreme Court sessions Harry Brown faced a charge of forgery and uttering a cheque for £11 5s to William John Crooks of Methven Hotel on April 29. The defense argued mistaken identity. after witnesses testified to identity and handwriting, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty and Brown was discharged.
The sum of £112 2s was handed to the Captain of the Hastings Fire Brigade on behalf of the citizens to be shared among brigade members in recognition of their efforts at the recent disastrous fire.
Nominations announced for the New Zealand Cup 2000 and related prizes at Canterbury Jockey Club include Moloch Molus Watone Lapland Truce Mystification Chatterer Apa Frisco St. Joe Armistice Koran Volume Maniapoto Elevation Culmination Mahuta Saga Starins Fandango Outlander Stepping Stone Montigo Maharanui Miss Advance Seal Rock Bonifoam Bonny Glen Sir Tristram Zimmerman Oxton Hippolytus Gateley King's Lynn Landwern Seaman The Raud Gold Thread Glenullin Astra kan Grafton Loch Grand Slam Probable Eton Irving Marguerite Renérock Amboise Fireiter Buccleuch Harvest Silk web Master Delaval Paritutu Crichton Auralus Conqueror-Derringer mare Down fall Achilles Waitapu Somateria Ivan off Aberration Paragon.
Racing entries logged for the Wpsom Handicap number 125 include Mabutanga Manis poto Cross Battery and Solution. Metropolitan entries reach 106 with Mammpoto Apologua Patty Mabatangs and Cross Battery. Melbourne Cup shows 170 entries including Man iapoto Apologue Mabutongi while Caulfield Cup lists 156 with Apologue Mahbutonga and Putty.
A jury commenced hearing in an action where Fergusson and Co of Glasgow claim £2422 from Lionel Caselberg and Co of Wellington for whisky and breach of an annual quantity agreement. Caselberg counterclaims £2260. Evidence read. judge suggested arbitration or judge-alone trial due to complex negotiations and numerous transactions.
The bakers here have settled their differences and will raise the price of a four pound loaf to 7d starting Monday. The paper notes it does not endorse correspondent opinions.
Ashburton education supporters urge ratepayers to attend a Thursday meeting at the Masonic Hall to discuss securing a new central school site through an exchange on Wills Street for the present site. They stress the need for a healthier, more accessible location as warned by the Minister of Education.
Letter to the editor criticizes the Pavilion in the Domain project and questions when returns on outlay might appear. The writer, a ratepayer, suggests free entry and cheap collection boxes amid fears of theft during sports events and athlete fund-raising.
A Star inquiry reveals a professional football team including many All Blacks will tour England to face the Northern Countries. The squad lists prominent players and colorfully notes selections from the Australian league and local colonies. A forthcoming Hatatere vs Southern Cross Fifteen match on the Domain is set for tomorrow at 3 pm with sixpence admission.
Messrsriedlander Gros Limited report a sale on account of Mr James Brown of Netherby Wakanui of his Plains farm comprising 686 acres to Medoha Cochrane of Elgin.
Captain Edwin notes gale potential and rain after 16 hours as weather indications. Ashburton Winter Show entries close with last year’s strong comparison, new foal classes drawing notable competition. Publication figures pending. show preparations completed. Ei Drink of Pleasure in Hesith- The TIGZE Bland of 'eas.
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