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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
3
A Nairobi native was sentenced to five years in prison and twenty four lashes for attempting to assault a missionary's daughter.
Lord Denman spoke amid Ireland debate to support government action on Contested Districts Commission findings but lamented ongoing agitation. He said the state must administer the law with firmness and decision to remove legitimate grievances.
June 5 reports from London note the anti gearing movement spreading to the west of Ireland. Judge Wakely at Boyle sessions described Roscommon as a degraded area and unacceptable for a civilised country, urging that illicit acts be suppressed.
The Blue Book shows Mr Deakin explained his old shoulder remark at the Victoria League was not about Conference matters but about general government attitudes. Unionist papers criticise the preps as weak with divisions of opinion. The Daily Chronicle notes a nebulous Secretariat needing Lord Elgin to provide shape and substance as a constructive Imperial statesman.
The House of Commons defeated Lord Morpeth's amendment favoring compulsory service for territorial troops under the Militia Ballot Act. The division stood 261 for rejection and 75 against.
The House amended the Factories and Workshops Act by exempting convent laundries from its operation. This change narrows the scope of the act and removes convent laundries from regulatory coverage previously applied to similar facilities.
Alfred Tivermore, a labourer near Albury, killed his wife by shooting her in the face after snatching a baby from her arms and throwing it on a fire. He then shot himself, placing the gun under his chin with his foot. A note reading I am mad was found. Mrs Livermore’s mother witnessed the attack and saved the burned baby. The murder followed weeks of heavy drinking.
June 6 reports from Mutsovzneg note a minor snag in Vancouver mail service negotiations, with a hope for a decision soon. Melbourne learns Lieutenant Medhurst of the Corps of Sienallers Hobart has arrived at the War Office, and his field pocket telephone invention may soon be tested. Medhurst, Tasmanian Telegraph Department, went to England six months ago to present the device. it weighs 2 pounds 3 ounces and fits on a belt. Also mentions Jas. Melior’s Boot Store in Ashburton offering a line of boots and shoes at low prices with guaranteed fit.
A disclaimer notes that the newspaper does not assume responsibility for opinions expressed by its correspondents. The statement clarifies the separation between staff positions and reader or contributor viewpoints.
Letter to the editor condemns Borough Council for debating gasworks purchase while ratepayers already rejected it. criticizes new councillors as indecisive and urges focus on electric light or improved water supply rather than propping up an obsolete gasworks.
A letter to the editor suggests exchanging reserves to create two large central schools by combining Hampstead and Allenton into one main site and removing the Borough School. This would eliminate railway crossing concerns and water proximity, leaving two reserves instead of three.
Cables from London firm C C and D Co list frozen meat prices in Napier on June 6. Canterbury mutton at 44d per pound delivered to Napier Wellington and North Island, lambs first quality 53d second bid, beef hind quarters 4d per pound, fores did.
At the Supreme Court Mr Justice Coopar heard the appeal of William Abbot against the Masonic Hotel license decision. The appellant, convicted for allowing drunkenness on the premises, had his conviction upheld by Mr Justice Cooper and the appeal was dismissed.
Rakaia failed to complete a scheduled match at Ashburton yesterday, unable to produce a foam end and forfeiting the game against Old Boys, leaving the decision pending after the stoppage.
The Grand Hotel, owned by the Napier Brewery Company, opened today in Hastings. The five story building offers 17 rooms and living accommodation for over 10 people, and aims to compete with the colony’s best hotels.
The article describes an upscale Trans-Siberian route from London via the Channel Tunnel and Vladivostock, with plans for world tickets and fast connections through Dalny Japan and North America. It notes luxurious trains with dining cars smoking cars sleeping cars bathing facilities gyms and multilingual staff.
The report notes a price quoted as £ 13,000 plus improvements but the correct sum should be £ 13,800. A dog destroyer remains at large in Ashburton. Mr H Diepenheim reports the loss of a retriever by poisoning. A skating rink draw drew many, with active participation. Auckland telegram states biscuit prices up a halfpenny per lb. Wellington wholesale rise not yet passed to retailers. biscuits still sold at prior price.
A newly formed influential committee intends to honor Sir John Hall by commissioning a marble bust from local sculptor Mr Kidson. The bust will be placed in the Municipal Council Chamber. Sir John Hall served as mayor during the recently closed Exhibition year and also held the post forty five years ago.
A visitor from Reaftan named Jones John Aspdan died suddenly in South Hokitika early this morning after suffering a strained head. Authorities note the death is reported by electric telegram.
In May the Christchurch Tramway Board carried 769 717 passengers across all lines. Papanui 158 155 Cashmere Hills 140 606 Linwood and Woolston 116 682 other lines five figures. Sumner 63 984 New Brighton 45 112.
The Derby finished with Nine starters racing for position. Timaming finished first by two lengths, closely followed by Woolwinder in second and Slieve Gallion in third with a half length separating second and third.
Melbourne on June 6 reports late entries push the Melbourne Cup field to 175, a new record. The National Hurdle Race draws 46 and the Steeplechase 41 entries, while Caulfield Cup totals rise to 160 with 46 in the National Hurdle and 43 in the Steeplechase.
The Labour Minister told a Timaru Herald interviewer he plans to push the creation of Wages Boards and to abolish Conciliation Boards which are said to be useless. Disputes would go first to a Wages Board with equal expert representation from each side, then to the Arbitration Court if unsatisfied.
Auckland reports that a Northern Union plan would pit the Zealanders against a weaker English side first to ease adaptation before facing stronger clubs. Finance notes estimate about 8000 pounds could be raised for twenty seven matches. Christchurch meanwhile notes limited local players eligible for a high class colonial side and questions over selection secrecy.
Public Trustee applies for a publican's license at a Hutt Licensing Committee meeting. The hotel forms part of an estate the Public Trustee administers and the license was granted. Also noted are tax policy views, a Chatham Board of Guardians case, a Dunedin State mill suggestion, and migration and court news.
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