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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
3
London reports a clash in Persia as 100 Varsian Cossacks with mountain guns, cavalry, and infantry join Salar ed Dowlah's revolt against the Shal's younger brother. The conflict deepens with ongoing battles and numerous casualties.
The Lords spent two days discussing Irelands condition amid rising lawlessness and terrorism. Debates centered on anti grazing protests and whether cattle driving is a serious crime. Remarks by Lord Denman drew criticism while Lord Crewe and the Marquis of Ripon urged strict law enforcement and nonpartisan action. The Daily Chronicle noted Denmans remark as imprudent and cited driving as a potential intimidation tactic.
Lisbon reports the Portuguese Parliament was dismissed a month earlier. The King refuses Cabinet dismissal and rules by decree. Public appearances draw insults while widespread protests grow. Municipalities and papers urge tax refusal as a deputation visits Prince Miguel Braganuza in Vienna and he hints at throne reconsideration if a revolution succeeds.
Dr Clifford writes that passive resisters should rally to form a strong anti clerical party. He urges more men to be imprisoned and brought before magistrates to push the issue.
August mail deliveries will run alternately via the Vancouver route and Andrew Weir's newly established San Francisco line. This change affects scheduling and routing for incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Sydney June 6 Dr Brown says Fiji mission can be saved by making the Church of Fiji a church of chiefs and people, not missionaries. The move to introduce lay representation in the Fiji Synod of 1908 passed with slight opposition.
The Methodist Conference announced a resolution to insert in the Book of Laws a warning to members and adherents to abstain from dancing theatre going and other questionable amusements due to perceived moral and spiritual peril.
The Conference adopted recommendations of the New Zealand Conference to authorize Home Missionaries or other persons of good standing and character to administer the sacraments in Home mission districts.
At the Christchurch Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Society show, total entries reached 1 630, down from 1 641 last year. Ashburton competitors excel in Houdan and Indian Game classes with Mesara Berryman and Breeze sharing prizes while Breeze wins Clubeup. Constable EH Jones and Mea J Studholme shine in Anconas.
The Mission steamer Southern Cross arrived from Melanesia and Norfolk Island after a rough passage. It left Auckland April 6 and faced three days of severe weather near the Three Kings. A conman named Anderson was washed overboard but rescued with little difficulty. The vessel plans another voyage to Norfolk Island, New Hebrides, and Torres Group on July 5.
The squad to represent New Zealand on the Australian tour includes G Spencer Wellington Wallace Mitchinson Dive Fryer Hone r and Mynott from Taranaki Eckhold Otago Roberts Wellington Coleman Taranaki Gillett Auckland Front rank Casey Otago Tyler Auckland Cunningham Auckland Paton Otago O Sullivan Taranaki M Donald Johnston Otago Sealing Francis Auckland Hogan Wanganui J Spencer Wellington.
Private advice reports the death at Melbourne of Captain Chatfield a veteran of the Union Company intercolonial service for many years. He served with the company across colonies and was known for his long career in the transport and telegraph networks.
Thomas McKay pleaded guilty to biting off a girl's nose and was committed to the Supreme Court for sentencing. Saddler F Potter moves to larger premises on Burnett Street due to increased business.
The Ashburton County Council meets to approve the Works Committee report on water races and maintenance across Ashburton Rangitata and Ruapuna. It approves Mount Somers tramway lease terms and calls for tenders while discussing accounts and reserve requests.
The ordinary fortnightly sale at Rakaia drew about 3800 sheep and a few cattle and pigs. Pigs Weaners 5s 3d, stores 2d. Cattle One springer 4 10s. Sheep Store lambs 8s 9d, 12s, 18s to 18s 6d. Fat lambs 17s 7d to 188 6d. Fat aged crossbred ewes 9s 1d to 16s 6d, store crossbred wethers 12s 7d, 1s dd to 15s 10d.
C Edwards, head miller for Timaru Flour Milling Company, sues for 1598 hours overtime at time and a quarter under the Factories Act or £236 under the millers' award. Defendants argue head millers may be excepted. hours were inferred from work entries, with other managers noting no overtime pay. Trial aspects hinge on employment class and admissible overtime claims.
Announcement reveals the names of Queen Zealand counsel selected for the new law office. The Chief Justice recommends H D Bell M Chapman O B P Skerrett J G Windlay Attorney General Wellington Hon J A Tole 8 4 0 L8 F BE Banmie L C 8 Auckland T S Joynt T W Stringer Christ Church J H Hosking S Solomon Dunedin. Wellington gets four spots others two each. Letters Patent issued after oath. Captain Edwin notes moderate to strong easterly winds rising glass likely frost tonight.
Friedlander Bros Ltd announce properties to be offered at their sale rooms in Ashburton on a date to be named. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect before the sale and full particulars are available from the undersigned.
Pyne and Co with D. Thomas and Friedlander Bros Ltd Ashburton have instruction from J G F Palmer to sell at Friedlander Bros Salerooms Ashburton by auction.
Due to rising business, the owner relocates to premises formerly occupied by Smith Mackwell next door to ail shop. Customers are advised to note the change as work will continue at the new location.
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