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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
3
Mexico reports 7000 Mays Indians on the warpath in Yucatan with 500 civilians and soldiers killed over three days. Despite heavy fighting, officials say suppression may be achieved with limited difficulty.
The Duma adopted a principle of a bill designed to abolish the constitution of Finland. The report from ST. PETERSBURG dated June 8 cites the move as part of Russia’s policy toward Finland. The action was announced by the Press Association.
The Press Association reports Prime Minister Asquith is prepared to initiate a private conference with Unionist leaders. If no conference occurs or the situation remains unchanged, Lord Rosebery's resolutions will take priority over the government's veto resolutions in the House of Lords. The Times notes the government could gain the initiative and invites early, discreet talks among principals only.
London reports Mr Walter Long told a Tariff Reform League audience that the Opposition would respond to any Government proposals for a conference on a constitutional question.
The House of Lords announces postponement of reform resolutions by Lord Rosebery. In the Commons, MPs discuss the Naval Estimates as parliament resumes.
Official notice states Surrey ends agreement with Marshal's services. No further details provided.
The report notes the federal government shipping 6000 large coloured posters for British country towns. State Labour Conference backs abolition of capital punishment and a state bank by removing savings bank restrictions. Perth reports satisfactory rains and favorable prospects for the season. Melbourne discusses curbing hype over inter-school sports. A new Defence Act is expected to start January 1. Sydney reports a uniform standard for pure foods awaiting parliamentary sanction. A new salary scheme raises public school teachers’ pay by £21,567. Potential State Radium Bank to fund cancer treatment. Anti-Trust Act adds writs against Coal Vend, Shipping Combine, and Union Steam Ship Co. Brisbane records damaged Australia cargo valued at £7000 with deck buckling. Launceston locals plan a statue to King Edward.
A Brisbane based conference urged the Federal Government to secure a Canadian Australian steamship service for frozen produce. The plan would make Brisbane the first and last call, with New Zealand inclusion if Canada insists, and require 14 days notice for space. Freight and duties parity with New Zealand were requested.
In a rustic scene a farmer mocks his garden talk and a wife scolds him as he seeks a cure. A quirky herbal remedy called Woods Peppermint Cure is mentioned as a life saver.
Commercial. Tallow. London. June 9. At the tallow sales 1284 casks were offered and 728 sold. Prices: Mutton fine 86s 6d, medium 34s, beef fine 36s, medium 33s 6d. The visible supply amounts to 4,526 quarters.
The football authorities continue their campaign against rough play in Melbourne. A prominent player has been disqualified, and at the police court two other players were fined £10 each for assaults arising from a match.
Wellington June 9 Mitchell Merivale wing three quarter and Avery Wellington wing-forward leave for Sydney to join the New Zealand team at the manager’s request. Mitchell under orders to join tonight after rising from third grade to representative football. A Country v Ashburton match was played today. scores were Latsnty ii to nil.
The Coloniad Consignment and Distributing Company reports mutton steady, lamb up 4d, beef easier, and tales declined. Canterbury mutton 83d, Napier Wellington and North Island prices listed. Lamb first quality 54d, seconds 54d. Beef hinds 4d, fores 42d.
Palmerston North court records show Pawelka jailed for a total 8 years after pleading not guilty. He was sentenced to 1 year for larceny and breaking and entering and 7 years for arson at the high school, with the terms to run cumulatively.
Dr H Williams the medical officer for the port of London says 60 166 rate were destroyed in warehouses and ships in 1909. Since work began in 1901 no fewer than 606 110 have been accounted for.
The annual report shows profits after expenses and provisions totaling 320 384 8s 6d. Interim dividends of 50 000 have been paid, with allocations including 18 750 to preference shares and 25 000 to ordinary shares.
A serious break in the Wainui water main near Wellington, caused by a heavy earth fall, has cut city water service. Repairs are expected to take nine or ten days.
At a creditors meeting for Joseph Davis now serving seven years for arson in Wanganui the Registrar of the Supreme Court announced the seizure of the bankrupt's goods. He explained the change of venue to Wallington involved covering trial costs, leading to the seizure.
Nominations closed for the Auckland City East by election with candidates Arthur M. Myers Independent Liberal William Richardson Prohibitionist and Free Protectionist George Davis Labour George Irving McKnight Labour and Reginald Walter Hill unofficial appointment Hill was private secretary to Mr W F Massey for a period
The Lawn Tennis Association received a Queensland Association letter opposing moving the Federal headquarters from Sydney to Melbourne. New Zealand Association endorsed the Victorian view that keeping the HQ in one state is inadvisable.
Baron von Bissing, fresh from the New South Wales tournament, plans to press the Germany Tennis Association to enter a team for future Davis Cup matches. He believes Freitzheim and Rahe could travel to Australia next year if Australia retains the cup.
Mr W Thompson of Standon, Staffordshire, celebrates seventy five years in Standon Church choir. The piece recalls a barrel organ turned by the rector's valet that offered only one hymn tune for varied metres. Corn requires good drainage and rich nutrients to thrive. Maori carvings puzzled Wellington Society with three fingered figures.
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