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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
3
At Ashburton Magistrate Court Albert Whitaker, represented by Mr Purnell, faced information from police accusing him of keeping liquor for sale in the No License district and selling liquor without a license. The alleged offences occurred on May 22 and an adjournment was granted to Friday, June 11 on defence request.
Ashburton County Council heard complaints from residents in Water ton and Fremington over an unsatisfactory water supply. Deputations backed suspending a private race and replacing it, but a plan to consult on-site with all stakeholders was approved for a future scheme. The chairman urged an on-site meeting to record objections and suggestions.
At Napiers adjourned inquest the jury found the child died from exposure and neglect caused by the mothers ignorance. In Lyttelton Mr Thomas a carrier died suddenly, likely heart related with no inquest needed. In Dunedin a winchman James Paterson on a dredge was killed instantly at Millers Flat leaving a wife and two children.
Rain stopped play in England as no match was completed. Worcester faced Surrey with Cuffe taking six wickets for 86 runs. No other results reported due to rain.
Auckland licensing committee orders closing of Bricklayers Arms Railway Terminus Barange-Shape Park Fitzroy Wakefield Street hotels with leases held by Campbell Ehrenfried Hancock and Co Great Northern Brewery. Brewers estimate losses between 16 000 and 18 000 pounds. Motueka Licensing Committee refuses extension of hours to 11 pm.
News from Perth reports the Royal Geographical Society intends to launch a South Pole expedition toward year end led by Captain Valentine Webster who has donated £10,000. The venture, likely named the Daily Telegraph South Polar Expedition, is expected to depart from New Zealand via the Shackleton route.
The Timaru Supreme Court began civil proceedings by G Selbie seeking 1000 pounds for the death of his 38 year old daughter killed in a street accident during the Timaru show. He sues J Shaw and J Manchester and co defendants for negligence claiming Shaw drove a fast trotting stallion too swiftly and Manchester failed to stop after the collision.
A Friday evening reception presented Mr W Taylor MP Christchurch North with a revolving book-stand stocked with books and a Kaiapoi travelling rug. The mayor Mr Allison handed the gift as the audience sang a local tune.
The market shows little change as traders await developments. Wheat sales remain minimal with prices mostly steady and some parcels moved to storage at quoted rates. Oats demand stays for good quality lots though inferior grades decline, with prices ranging from 1s 4d to 1s 10d per bushel for various grades.
Christchurch on June 4 reported stagnant wheat prices with little business, while oats showed a stronger tone with sales at Gartons and Duns and 1s 9d for Algerians at country stations. Ryegrass enquiries rose with Italian ryegrass quoted around 1s 9d to 2s. Southland stocks are scarce with seed placed at 2s 9d on trucks in Invercargill.
Wheat sales were modest with 40 000 bushels Luscan and 14 000 Velvet sold by Ashburton firm to a Timaru buyer at 4s 4d per bushel f.o.b. Average delivered prices ranged 4s 1d to 43s per hundredweight for trucks. Export car demand remains fair. Prime export lots quoted 5d to 6d per pound truck price. Inferior grain sales slow. Potatoes attract caution due to blight fears. clean lines fetch 70s to 40s at country stations. Barley inquiries are scarce as farmers hold lines awaiting higher prices.
London wheat markets show quiet trading with a firmer tone from holiday effects. Cargoes held firm. a cargo sold at 49 3 4d, January February 44 6d, April 48 3 4d for steamers parcels. Australian spot demand strong at 47s to 47s 0d. no New Zealand wheat here. American visible supply 31,054,000 bushels. Bradford wool market firm and unchanged.
At Havelock Street Mart in Ashburton on Saturday June 5 Mr H Stephenson noted strong attendance and a large entry of stock and produce cleared at varied rates. Poultry hens sold 1s 6d to 1s 10d per pair, roosters 2s 6d per pair, pure bred roosters 2s 6d each. Pigs weaners 12s 6d to 1s. Cattle springer £3 10s. Produce prices included outgheat chaff 2s 4d to 2s 6d per sack, wheat seconds 7s to 15s, barley seconds 9s 6d, potatoes 1s to 7s, oats 63s per sack, onions 2s to 2s 6d per small bag, pickling da 1s 6d, carrots 2s to 9s 6d, Swedes 1s per sack, cauliflowers 4d each, cabbages 1d, pickling cabbage 2d. Meat prices mutton 2d per lb, lamb and bacon varied. Apples 9d per tb.
Fires in Rangiora have been frequent, with a 4 am blaze in an unoccupied building in the town centre destroying four shops and a small office. Insurances across various properties are listed, and the total loss far exceeds the insured value. Nearby, legislative and community events fill the report, including universal military training support and boxing tournament entries from multiple towns.
Vacant property now under the occupation of Mr James Cow. It is fenced subdivided and watered by County Water, and will be sold subject to these terms expiring Friday of December.
Riedlander Bros. Ltd issue notice of absolute sale of a dwelling on Cameron Street West with two adjoining cottages on sections 579 580 581 fronting Quamterm and Park Streets. The eight room dwelling includes outbuildings vinery orchard and garden. two four room cottages on section 581. Full details from Friedlander Bros Auctioneers.
MR ROGERS of Hinds Vicarage who has exhibited at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours and Dudley Gallery seeks to form a water colour painting class or take private pupils. He can be seen at his studio c o Miss Fawcett Wills Street on Tuesdays and Fridays between 11 and 3, or letters may be addressed to Hinds.
Notice warns that a person trespassing on LX RS 27688 Digby’s Island will be prosecuted. Stray stock will be impounded and people are cautioned against cutting willows or removing firewood.
The plan provides for a limited attendance by members and their families at a small fee. A competent instructor has been arranged and the Society trusts full attendance to show appreciation. J. G. Eillo h, Hon Sec.
The Farmers Co operative Association reports a well attended weekly sale with a broad entry clearing at fair market rates. Poultry and livestock fetched varied prices including hens roosters ducks and purebred stock, with fruit produce and grains also staking strong bids.
Ashburton branch held a Kyle clearing sale on Friday on account of Mrs W Moore. A large attendance and satisfactory clearance of entries. Prices: sheep 00 four, crossbred ewes 12s 8d, crossbred lambs 11s 8d. Horses draught mares and foal £36, draught gelding £22, half draught £14 5s, filly foal £5 10s. Cattle and implements sold. grain drill £20, plough £16 1s, cultivator £8 5s, roller £15, spring-dray £5, dray £7, stripper £6 5s, leaf harrows £5 4s, sheep feeders £4 9s 6d, gig £11 10s, collars and harness 80s to 87s 6d, horse covers 6d to 20s, chaff 80s per ton, ryegrass 24s 10d per bush, empty sacks 4d each. Sundries marked gates.
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