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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
3
June 10 report from Christchurch states a very old Prebbieton resident Mr John Hyndham was accidentally killed while felling trees. His son Janes left to fetch a rope and returned to find the tree had fallen and pinned him. Hyndham lived in the district forty years and leaves a widow three sons and four daughters.
In Pakarae, eighteen miles from Gisborne, Walter Symons shoots Minnie Peterson, his lover, twice in the yard of the Pakarae Hotel. One bullet hits the head chin area, another under the collarbone. Peterson is not expected to live. Symons then aims at himself but is restrained. He allegedly planned to kill Peterson before himself.
In Gisborne a woman named Petersen lies critically wounded after two gunshots near Pakarae Hotel. Walter Symons, accused of attempted murder, was restrained by hotel staff and jailed. details reveal he demanded money and fired at Petersen in the hotel yard. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock. doctors report a bullet near the heart and mouth. Police prepare to bring Symons before the Police Court tomorrow morning.
In Invercargill on June 9 W J Moffatt and Christians Hansen and Katrina Hansen along with Andrew and Edith Matheson faced charges of unlawfully selling ginger wine with an illegal alcohol content. The magistrate fined Hansen one pound and discharged Matheson, while Moffatt was ordered to pay all costs.
Timaru June 10 Anglo Welsh team drew with South Canterbury at halftime 9 points. Southern Cross Club lists seniors versus Old Boys with Clark Mc Fedries Culverhouse Anderson McKenzie Smythe Keeley Wonnacott Andrews Hill Hepburn. third grade and third grade B players named for matches against Old Boys and Aghburton with emergencies noted. Old Boys third grade team set to face Southern Cross includes Shearer Steele Culverhouse Kingston Whitehouse Breeze Helen Clothier Watson Amos Thomas Hughes Hocking Neal Halliburton emergency Coward.
The Referees' Association debated proposed rugby rule changes and plans to send them to the New Zealand Union for a conference with G Harnett. They carried unrestricted free kicks, banned the wing forward, and set a ten yard throw in from touch with a free kick for infringements. A rule to deny scrimmage after a slayer knock on was discussed, and a "mark" requiring support by feet was carried.
Visitors to the Winter Show are urged to end at Carson's near Arcade to inspect an up-to-date display of Motors Cycles and accessories. The NS A is touted as leading in light weights with magneto ignition priced at 48 pounds 16 shillings, claimed the best value on the market.
Mr Justice Sim forwarded a telegram demanding that the Canterbury Conciliation Board report to the Arbitration Court as required by the original order. The Court warns the Board it must report without extending terms, so the Christchurch sitting this month can proceed.
Wellington June 10. In the libel case CG W Earle editor of the Dominion versus the New Zealand Times Company the defendants admitted the document accused was properly obtained and the words published were not meant to reflect on the plaintiff or staff. The action was struck out after the plaintiff abandoned the suit.
At Wellingdon on June 10 the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Conference affirmed the present basis of contributions and the continuity of office. Dr Valentine stated the Government would not abolish self supporting institutions, but those on rates may be taken over by the Boards. The Conference approved the continued system of separate institutions where contributing authorities wish it.
At Greymouth June 2 a bailiff sold seized items in Blackball under a £75 fine from the Arbitration Court. Miners stayed home to watch as three bicycles three sewing machines a duchesse chest and other furniture went to the highest bidder but buyers were scarce the lot finally sold for twelve shillings sixpence.
Mr Matthew Kerr Showing improved health at Christchurch Hospital raises hopes of recovery. The Winter Show committee plans to outdo prior exhibitions with Mr Bultock’s Tancred Street building housing Agriculture Department displays and enhanced lighting. Ashburton Acclimatisation Society discusses a close season for the scarce wild grey duck. J Withell buys 87 purebred Ryeland ewe lambs and several ryeland rams at Washdyke sale conducted by National Mortgage and Agency Company. Further reading on pages 1 and 4.
An Auckland inquest opened at the Hospital into the death of Laura May Collins a 24 year old bar maid from Waikino and Karengahake. Medical evidence cited septic peritonitis with a mechanical operation and a May inquest heard the jury return a verdict of death due to septic peritonitis caused by a legal operation.
At Wanganui Magistrate Court a man was fined £10 or two months imprisonment for supplying liquor to a prohibited person. The magistrate said he would impose maximum penalties when the accused knew the recipient was prohibited.
Wanganui reports a man received three months in prison for failing to comply with a court order to contribute to his wife’s support. the sentence could be suspended if arrears are paid.
There was no formal celebration but the Premier Lady Ward and ministers visited the grave and placed wreaths to honor Mr Seddon on the anniversary of his death.
Immigrants carried by the Papa nu have begun to distribute themselves across the dominion with no difficulties finding work. Applicants reported jobs secured through the Labour Pepa cinaantt, and passenger-prompt capital ranges from £18 to £275.
Frank H. Choat of Ashburton denounces New Zealand Labour militants at Sir Joseph Ward’s Christ Church meeting, condemning red flag symbolism and revolutionary tactics as a menace to workers, while praising the Prime Minister for resisting such methods. Dated June 20, 1908.
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