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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
3
News ticker reports nineteen drowned when an excursion steamer struck a wooden pier at Mandeville Louisiana. Other items note a £200000 bequest to ex President Loubet by M O Chanchard and daily liberal gifts from Mrs Russell Sage's estate to education and the poor.
Sir Josiah Symonds reports a naval scare in Perth tied to party aims. He says no responsible source questioned the navy’s absolute supremacy, a point urged by the navy and newspapers during debates.
Saviews report the death in Sweden of General Booth Hellberg son in law of General Booth and longtime Salvation Army officer in Sweden. Also coal mining dispute details with miners withdrawing claims due to delays and a Royal Commission adjournment. Tasmanian politics note anti Socialist caucus elects Sir Elliott Lewis as leader as government resigns. Expedition to the South Pole announced with Alexander MacDonald planning a polar expedition using Shackleton route teams.
In Sydney on June 10 Deputy Grand Master Montgomerie Hamilton won the election for Grand Master with 509 votes against 191 for Nesbitt. Earlier disputes over the claim of Lord Chelmsford and Nesbitt caused delays while the Grand Lodge considered candidates.
Reports from Auckland say jockey McKinnon was seriously injured when his mount fell in the Winter Steeplechase at Ellerslie. He is in hospital and not in critical condition this morning. Wellington notes James Grant was killed while working in the Rangataui bush with no further details available.
A Blood-stained pack shows six mountaineers four men and two women perished at a site called the Nest of Death near Rin Rome June 9 according to the Press Association.
In Wanganui on June 10 press reports say favorable weather aided scullers over the past days. The champion and ex-champion stayed busy with strong sessions on the sheltered course. Arnst and Togwell posted a big spurt, Webb and Wheich covered two miles with a lively pace, the ex-champion rowing 27 strokes a minute over a mile then easing to 24.
The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company reports no improvement in mutton and lamb values while beef demand rises. First quality lamb declined, beef prices advanced across Canterbury Napier Wellington and North Island quotations.
A Melbourne cable to Wellington reports hemp prices rising for New Zealand buyers with good futures at 19 to 19 10s, while the Manila market drifts lower and London spot offers show modest gains. Traders feel embarrassment over inconsistent market signals and differing price quotes.
Wellington report notes Parliament was formally opened by Commission at 12.80 this morning. The session begins as authorities set proceedings for the day in the capital city.
Wellington June 10. The House met at 11.45 am for swearing in. T Y Duncan nominated Mr Guinness for Speakership, seconded by Hanan. No other nominations. Guinness thanked the house and took the chair. Ward and Massey congratulated him. Premier moved adjournment to 8.30 for Governor approval. House rose.
The Governor outlines Britain’s naval program and urges Parliament to ratify a first class dreadnought gift to strengthen imperial defense. He notes a Naval Conference in London with self governing dominions and argues for early prorogation to allow the Prime Minister to attend. The speech emphasizes loyalty, union with the Mother Country, and a lasting peace through naval supremacy.
Melbourne reports Mr Foxton has been chosen to represent Australia at the naval defense conference with no second representative.
At the Selwyn Licensing Committee meeting in Darfield today all members and the chairman attended. The Mount Somers Hotel license application was refused.
In AUCKLAND the murder manslaughter trial of Joseph Griffiths ended in a not guilty verdict and discharge for Moros case. In AUCKLAND Robert Lock was found guilty of stabbing his wife with sentencing to follow. In WANGANUI J P Hughes received two years on each charge for stealing a horse trap and issuing a valueless cheque, with cumulative sentences. In DUNEDIN Joseph Patrick Jackson jailed twelve months for forgery while William Mallan and Joseph Sweeney received two years each for theft and horse related crime.
At the Auckland Police Court this morning William Arthur Roberts and Emanuel Cyril Martin were charged with forging and uttering totalisator tickets during the Auckland Racing Club Winter meeting at Ellerslie. The tickets are alleged to have been purchased in the ordinary way as a defence. Both accused were remanded on bail.
The Methven v Rakaia senior match at Rakaia ended level. Methven leads Rakaia by half a point for the banner. Winds were forecast Westerly moderate to strong. A government caucus named Guinness as Speaker and Wilford as Chairman of Committees. Parliament opened by commission at 11.80 am.
To whom it may concern a public notice states the estate of T Pennell is known and relevant claims or notices are to be directed to the listed executor and court.
An ad notes manure labeled as wonderful value for pastoral lands and mentions a stock of Star Brand fertilizer on hand. Friedlander Bros Ltd promotes the product for soil enrichment.
An agent in New Zealand advertises disposal of grain and produce at the highest market. He lists sale days at Have lock Street Mall every Saturday for pigs poultry cattle horses furniture produce and sundries. Also offers clearing sales, prompt settlement, and cash advances. represents Norwich Union Fire Insurance and Colonial Mutual Life Assurance.
At the Lyttelton Licensing Committee annual meeting in Christchurch the police reported a rise in drunkenness over six months. The chairman urged licensees to improve conduct, noting the increase aligned with local option polls. Licensees cited shipping activity and declined extending closing time from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Notice warns that any person or persons found trespassing on the Riversdale Estate while pursuing Gama or otherwise will be prosecuted. Signed W. Strangh.
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