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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 10, 1913
Page
5
A telegraphic message from Greymouth reports the sudden death of Sir Arthur Guinness Speaker of the House of Representatives. At 67 he had served Greymouth since 1864 and as Speaker since 1908, a shock to Parliament and the people of New Zealand as final press deadlines loomed.
The Ashburton Domain Board debated football and rugby ground rents with competing proposals. An amendment to charge £5 failed. a new proposal granted the grounds to the Rugby Union for £9, amid calls to support local sport and avoid overcharging.
A moderate Ashburton stock market attendance saw yarding of 5252 sheep down from 6716 fortnight ago. Store sheep numbered 1875 with lambs in demand and all store lambs sold by auction except two lines of store wethers. Fat sheep prices listed by breed and class with ewes, wethers, lambs and merinos circulating at varied bids. Cattle volumes mixed with fat steers and cows valued from £5 to £10 10s and vealers at 15s.
Purity and quality promoted for Regent Cigarettes with a call to write for a free gift catalogue. Address provided is Re pent Box 331 Wellington. The ad promises forty free gifts.
Wellington June 10 Officers from districts met to discuss the defence scheme's operation after a year of experience. Hon James Allen, Minister of Defence, urged that the aim was to create citizens in the fullest sense and to involve church and moral leaders in camps. He announced four Solano targets ordered for musketry training at each centre for use with miniature rifle ranges.
Liberal papers attack the Marconi disclosures as harming Liberalism. The Daily Chronicle welcomes Chesterton trial result. The Daily News calls the Marconi Committee a discreditable partisan center and urges Parliament to receive the report and permit frank debate to clear political poison.
The Putumayo inquiry report condemns British directors for serious negligence in Indian labour conditions. It accuses company officers of brutality, murder, and vile acts across a wide South American area, and warns England's name was put to contempt.
Testimony shows an estate ledger listing Elibank and Allingworth on one account not tied to Marconi shares. Elibank, creditor to Fenner's estate for about £30,000, and his brother allegedly discussed 8000 American Marconis bought for the Liberal party, with some securities later handed over to the Whip but not including Marconis.
June 10 Picton New Zealand Day drew large crowds from Blenheim by rail and boat. The warship anchored near Maud Island after arriving from Nelson as Maori chiefs welcomed Captain Halsey and officials with hakas. Picton Mayor spoke at Council Chambers praising Picton Harbour for naval use and a large photograph of Cook Memorial was presented to Captain Halsey. Afternoon sports and matches featured crew and local teams with an evening ball hosted by dignitaries including the Governor and F M B Fisher.
London dispatch reports that Servitin delegates have been recalled and the Peace Conference is expected to dissolve with outstanding points unresolved. Rumors speak of angry scenes on Saturday as tensions mount over Balkan settlement.
June 9 report from Sofia notes the Bulgarian government opened talks with four premiers, but the conference was postponed due to a ministerial crisis.
An explosion on the submarine Eo while running on the surface in the Bristol Channel destroyed the engines. The engineer was killed and four others were seriously injured. Engineer commander Moore is in critical condition with both legs broken and likely amputation.
In Constantinople on June 9 the Powers send a communication to the Porte and Balkan governments urging demobilisation of three quarters of their forces, to be delivered today or tomorrow.
London reports the Peace Conference has broken up with outstanding questions referred to each government for decision. Received June 10 at 9 a.m. The June 9 note notes the conference ended without agreement and leaves issues to be settled by the respective governments.
The suffragette paper notes Miss Davison did not speak after the accident. Her family disapproves militant methods but allows the Women's Social Union to lead the funeral. Christabel Pankhurst declares Davison died serving the cause of women’s rights, while Prime Minister Asquith remains unconvinced of the position. A public funeral for a “soldier fallen in the war of freedom” is planned.
London reports suffragettes set fire to the grandstand at Hurst Park and to the stables. The grandstand fire began at midnight destroying three sections including the royal box. stables were quickly extinguished. Estimated damage stands at £13,000.
Six incendiary fires raged in Bradford on Saturday night injuring no one reported but causing about 80 000 pounds in damage. The wool merchant offices printing works boxmaker coachbuilder and packing case maker were affected with roughly 400 men left unemployed. A second outbreak soon after occurred within a hundred yards. Suffragettes are blamed though no direct evidence is given.
June 9 London report states Commander Moore, wounded when his submarine E5 was destroyed by an explosion, has had both legs amputated. The incident follows earlier injuries from the blast.
The Peace Conference unanimously resolved that definite results would be more easily attained by separate acts under the respective Governments. The conference closed with tributes to King George and Sir Edward Grey.
Thirty thousand spectators attended the opening of Cerman Stadium in Berlin on June 9. General Podbielski greeted the Kaiser and Empress on behalf of 2,250,000 athletes affiliated to the Imperial Committee of Olympic Games. Ten thousand military pigeons carried the Kaiser’s motto across Germany as the procession formed. The Kaiser stood two hours as banners, gymnasts, cyclists, footballers, tennis players, swimmers, runners, skaters, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts paraded past in salute.
The State Government plans an Anti-Combine Act for next sessions inspired by New Zealand Commercial Trusts Act. The measure aims to curb trusts and promote fair competition.
The death of Dr Forbes Winslow, born in London January 81 1844, is announced. A descendant of Edward Winslow, early Plymouth governor, he headed major lunacy investigations in England and the U S. He advocated that insanity rises among humanity and the world may become sane.
Paris June 9 The Australian section of the British Chamber of Commerce in Paris passes a resolution to submit Sir George Reid's suggestions aimed at securing most-favoured-nation treatment for certain Australian staple products.
Melbourne June 10 A prisoner at Yarra Bend Asylum attacked and killed a fellow inmate and mauled others with an axe handle before being overpowered. The incident stunned staff and residents of the asylum as authorities investigate motive and ensure security.
A boathouse and many boats at Walthamstow were burnt and cricket pitches at Northampton damaged in a disturbance by suffragettes. The incident occurred in June with damage noted by local authorities.
Trade figures indicate imports rose by 6,211,288 pounds and exports increased by 5,025,787 pounds while re-exports fell by 1,454,848 pounds. The data reflects a widening trade activity in the period reported.
Burton on Trent railway workers pass a resolution in support of an eight hour day and a minimum wage. President Mr Bellamy says the National Union will push for a general strike to force non unionists to join.
The Lord Mayor of London reports a donation of £6219 from the Lord Mayor of Sydney to support widows and families of the Scotch expedition. This aid arrives as part of ongoing relief efforts.
The Daily Chronicle claims its Greaves story investigation has collapsed. The Navy List does not name the officers Greaves says he met and the alleged Fleet Street Secret Service offices do not exist. The telephone number cited belongs to a dressmaker.
William Duck, described as mentally deficient, is committed for trial in Perth on a murder charge after leading a four year old child into a garden and smashing its skull with a large hammer. The incident occurred June 10 and Duck faced the preliminary proceedings at 9.45 a.m.
London report confirms the death of Rt Hon George Wyndham MP born 1868. He represented Dover in Parliament since 1880 and served in Suakim and Cyprus campaigns in 1885. Wyndham held roles as Parliamentary Under-secretary of State for War, Cabinet Minister in 1902, and Chief Secretary for Ireland 1900-05.
Brisbane reports the discovery of Ivy Mitchell, an eleven year old girl found murdered in scrub near Samford. Her throat was cut from ear to ear and a farm labourer named Ernest Austin is held on suspicion after the father and brother found the body while returning from a search at dusk.
Auckland reports John Clarke 64 found dead in bed with a hemorrhage and a smoldering kapoor mattress. Edward Clinton, missing since May 29, found drowned at Houhora. Paraone Te Ahabira, a Maori, killed near Te Kuiti when a limb struck him while felling firewood.
Melbourne reports the Temperance Alliance adopts No-license as its battle-cry for the 1917 federal elections. The group plans educative work while campaigning.
The Hon W M Hughes commented that Labour voters were recorded as voting in a way that would have carried the referenda, asserting Labour had won if turnout had differed. He also claimed Labour took the elections too easily.
The Government began proceedings in Buffalo to dissolve the Kodak Trust alleging Eastman Company monopolises photographic supplies. An injunction seeks to stop price fixing on cameras and other patented items.
Brisbane dispatch reports Cloncurry Goldmines smelters idle after union refuses to allow miners to work by contract. Workers stood idle as the dispute halts operations. The notice, received June 10 at 10 am, cites contract work ban by the union.
In Johannesburg on June 9 the Kleinfontein miners threaten a general strike for union recognition. Trade unions have been instructed to submit to employers before the declaration of a second general strike, signaling unrest across the region.
Scotland Yard monitors a stable at Hammersmith storing 28 tons of arms. It is estimated 18 tons had been removed earlier, with rifles later found in Dublin and Belfast.
A Hamilton meeting of coachbuilders wheel wrights blacksmiths and farriers representing sixty three firms considered the July wage award raising apprentices wages 39 percent senior apprentices 33 1 4 percent and all to 10 percent The gathering agreed that prices must rise to meet the new costs and foreshadowed higher charges across trades.
An old advertisement touts Woods's Great Peppermint Cure for influenza, claiming it never fails. It also promotes Regent Cigarettes made from Virginean tobacco and invites readers to join a free gift scheme offering forty presents to choose from.
Lord Grey argues withdrawal of the Home Rule Bill is essential to avoid bloodshed and civil war. He warns Ulster would face intolerable subserviency and loss of autonomous rights and fair representation in the Imperial Parliament under the bill.
Fragmentary notes show Mr Asquith moving the second reading of a measure in London and Mr Balfour proposing an amendment for its rejection. The text is incomplete but indicates political maneuvering over a legislative reading.
A police quarrel ends with a constable charged with attempted murder after a revolver discharge. One officer was suspended and another member arrested, as details remain partially unclear in the summarized dispatch.
In Invercargill June 92 a dispute over judging the band contest ended with Mr A Wade of Wanganui appointed by the South Island Association executive under Rule 56. The local committee sought Mr Jones from Geelong but was overridden as too young and inexperienced. The committee asks the Association to reconsider to avoid abandoning the contest.
Christchurch June 10 secretary G W Jenner of the South Island Brass Bands Association notes Invercargill committee informed the association of its choice for a judge after considering letters to Bentley and Sydney plus Melbourne. the committee ultimately decided on Wade, stating the power of appointment rests with the association.
Frank Mitchell, chairman, reports interim dividend paid and a month's earnings drop for the year. The Woodhaugh fire and dumping prices hurt profitability. directors seek tariff amendments with Customs to improve margins and enable a return to dividends despite setbacks.
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