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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
3
A mine fire at the Gold Ring Mine in Gladstone Colorado drew thirty four men into the mine to rescue three missing miners. Fourteen men survived and twenty three are believed lost due to gas asphyxiation.
London report states the Admiralty will replace carrier pigeons with ethergraphs to cut costs. German agents are said to have been instructed to buy the birds regardless of price. The Standard notes a claimed £400 yearly saving from selling the pigeons, while they would be needed for a picket boat guarding a hostile harbor.
A Montenegrin state trial discusses a conspiracy to overthrow the regime with 52 defendants. Bosnian journalist Navic testifies bombs sent from Servia were made at Kragujevatz under Crown Prince Nicholas's alleged recommendation with King Peter's knowledge.
The Supreme Court of New York ruled the £15,000 five month allowance to each Knickerbocker Trust receiver as asset spoliation, reducing the sum to £4,000. The ruling was noted in the June 9 filing.
A Berlin court sentenced the murderer Heidert to ten years imprisonment after a crowd attempted lynching. The victim's dismembered remains were found charred in an apron, with Heidert's wife in hospital identified the apron as hers.
The Holland-America liner Rotterdam, gross tonnage 25 000, with 4015 passengers and crew aboard, completed a satisfactory voyage to Rotterdam after a June 8 arrival reported from New York.
Hobart reports the ketch Hazard wrecked off Whale's Head with the crew safe. Brisbanes says two men drowned in a Maroochy Heads launch capsize, Cottell surviving to aid Nicholls. Melbourne notes a draw in the Australian middleweight title match between Weber and Bannon. Vancouver service contract with Union Company hinted pending service improvements.
London wheat slips about 6d as heat and large Pacific arrivals weigh on demand. Australian cargoes fetched 3753d and 3731d per quarter. May to June parcels asked 37s. Spot Australian 39s to 40s. flour dull with 6d decline. Bradford wool quiet with tops down. Guardian notes no near-term price rise as consumption falls and imports ease. Bank rate 3 percent and 9s tops offer some market support.
A small attendance at Tinwald yards for the ordinary weekly sale with dealers farmers and exporters present. Fat cattle yarded sixteen head sold from medium to prime with beef prices up to 24s per 100 lbs and 20s for medium quality. Prime cows to £8 7s 6d and various cattle lines sold at quoted rates. fat forward futlocks and store pens listings show calves springers and steers with mixed demand. Sheep yarding included butcher’s sheep with slightly higher values overall and medium sorts selling at late rates.
The sale lists extensive prices for ewes, halfbreds, crossbreds and wethers, with a total yarding of 1099 ewes and 570 wethers and a fat lamb entry of 2670. Export buyers showed strong demand, while store pens saw many lots passed in as vendors sought better bids.
A letter to the editor from a mother denounces Lady Plunket and the Plunket Nurse program, arguing nurses are underpaid and mothers should not be instructed by an “old maid.” She questions cost to the county and defends maternal instincts while urging action by Mr Davis.
Chas Reid offers to share his sentiments on the proper celebration of Empire Day and urges a patriotic, accurate observance in future meetings. He invites the reporter to seek his first hand views for correct reporting and proper observance.
J J Hart of Ashburton writes in 1908 defending public school cadets from a misquoted critique. He argues borough cadets use unreliable, worn rifles with few serviceable examples and calls for proper judgment to purchase up-to-date weapons to improve scores through better officer supervision and practice.
The Selwyn Licensing Committee met at the Rakaia Court House with all members present except G Rutherford and W G Day S M presiding. Renewals were granted for the Railway Hotel Rakaia South Rakaia Hotel Chertsey Hotel Canterbury Hotel Methven Hotel Sheffield Hotel Bealey Hotel Coalpit Hotel Hororata Hotel Bun_sandel Hotel West Oxford Hotel.
After Mr F J Flatman spoke in Temuka last night Mr A Russell moved thanks and urged him to stand for Ashburton following his Geraldine success Mr John McAnliffe backed the motion noting it was natural for Flatman to contest Ashburton The motion passed Visitors to the Winter Show were urged to inspect Carson's display of motors and accessories highlighting the N S A light weight with magneto ignition priced at £48 10s
Fe officers announce immediate offers after Stock Gate at Methven Township for parcels including 4 acres with a 4 room cottage and scullery and another lot of about 1 acre with an 8 room cottage washhouse and fowl-house. Offers from Mesers G and A W Bax Tor and from Mr R B Lyne set for the same time and place.
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