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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
3
In London on June 8 suffragists placarded Mr Asgules house and displayed his portrait in the Academy with the inscription Votes for Women. The notice is reported by The Prog Association with copyright received June 9 11 50 a.m.
In Melbourne on June 9 the Archbishop Clarke refused a request from the Council of Churches to designate a Labour Sunday for sermons on economic topics. He cited the diocesan report and the Prayer oak as covering the church’s stance. A separate report notes a motor car crash injuring two people, Dudgeon and Uffy, with broken legs and other injuries.
At the annual Licensing Committee meeting Sergeant Ryan reported a rise in drinking over six months in Lyttelton. Hotelkeepers agreed to 10 oclock closing. In Dunedin licenses were granted for the Royal Albert and Wains Hotels, while Central Gladstone Prince of Wales and Rainbow were held over with two to go. Wain's back bar was ordered closed. Bottle licenses were refused due to jurisdiction doubts.
The Supreme Court at Wanganui opened with Judge Chapman addressing Grand Jurors. Garlick faces three charges including attempted murder of Chatfield and attempting to terrify Chatfield's wife, with alleged self harm. Chatfield's body was found on the riverbank after being dragged toward the river.
The Supreme Court sitting at Timaru concluded with a decree nisi granted in Kerr v Kerr. The wife petitioned for divorce on grounds of cruelty and drunkenness, per Press Association.
A Christchurch deputation urged relief works for the jobless. The City Council planned to telegram the Premier seeking a government subsidy to start two relief projects if granted. The briefing noted 180 unemployed, 30 new arrivals, and council–led water and works committees to act.
The price of butter in Wellington climbs to 1s 6fd wholesale and 1s 2d retail as of June 9. The report notes the wholesale rate for bulk buyers and the consumer price at retail stores.
The Oamaru Trotting Club announces acceptances for its inaugural meeting on Thursday. Events include the Hisugural Handicap one mile and a half with numerous horses listed and split times, two mile Osar Cup Handicap, and several saddle and handicap races with many named horses and times.
The Auckland Racing Club's races closed today in fine weather with a good crowd. In the Hant Club Cup Bachelor led from the straight and won by five lengths over Red Woe Chegor and Boxer. Time five minutes. Damaki Steonlechase saw Tear Air Panglefoot second and Fekainui third, won by two lengths in about four minutes forty seconds. Neapuke and Sedition finished a length apart.
The Ashburton-Winter Show committee secures the Arcade and annexes for the annual event with final preparations under way. Visitors will see extensive exhibits including farm produce and implements, improved exhibit protection, a ladies cloak room, and a full musical program by three local bands. The event opens at 2 p.m. Friday with officials including Mayor G. H. Davis and County Council chairman Mr John Lambie in attendance.
News from Christchurch Auckland and Dunedin reports a 6d drop per bushel in New Zealand wheat with little buying by merchants or millers. Farmers hold, shipping stock. Australian buyers are questioned as experts detail flour and bread pricing, discounts, and the likelihood of Australian purchases to clear surplus.
The Timaru Supreme Court resumed to hear Kelbie v Manchester and Shaw over the death of Miss Selbie in a motor car crash. Judge Raymond proposed annuity tables to value her life but considered Manchester negligent for not stopping. contributory negligence by Selbie not found. Final ruling to address Shaw’s possible blame and legal points.
Wanganui reports the death of A C Thomp son a 26 year old grocer born in Tasmania who arrived from Rangiora. After leaving hospital he was traced to the river where police found his body at noon. Quiet and respected he faced financial stability before this incident.
The Southern Cross reports a third grade football match against Ashburton on Thursday. The piece also notes Mr Wragge silencing a disturbance at his lecture and mentions Mr Justice Denniston and Mr S F Whitcomber returning north by today’s express. A man named James Ham was fined £3 and costs at Wellington Police Court for betting in a public street. J C N Grigg awards a 5 guinea trophy to the open light weight boxing champion on Friday night.
Free delivery at the lowest current prices for potatoes wheat chaff oats bran and sharps. Agent for Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co and Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co offers.
Mr Wragge recalls a remark about extreme heat and cold on the moon. He notes the odd instruction to go to H-.rt wonder and jokes that one day the subject would fizzle under 300 degrees of heat and another freeze. The piece suggests milder profanity as harmless expression without impiety.
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