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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
4
A fragment notes a private residence on Cameron Street West with distressing details about surgery exposure and potential medical procedures. The brief omits dates names and other locating data, offering only a vague health related reference to a private home.
Daily memoranda lists a stock sale at Methven tomorrow and a cooperative mart at 11.30 in the morning for a horse fair.
Tonight at St Stephen’s Schoolroom the Choral Society rehearses. Majesty’s Theatre shows films. Orange Hall hosts Foresters’ Social and Dance. Racecourse hosts Ashburton Trotting Club winter meeting. Ilis Majesty’s Theatre presents more pictures. Scottish Society concert at Orange Hall.
Donald Smith youngest son of Alfred and Jessie Smith of Tasmore Taihape North Island died June 10 1914 in an accidental death at Taihape aged 19 years The obituary notes his niceness and family ties in a concise notice.
New councillor Dr McElrea sparks cautious optimism at Ashburton Municipal Chambers as the council warms to amalgamating with Lampstead. Editors note that funding and rate rises worry some, but a closer union promises benefits with Hampstead. The article frames progress versus cost concerns and hints at future reforms.
Proceedings at the Borough Council on Monday evening drew strong interest from Dr McKirea new to the council. Cr Christian, a seasoned member of twelve months, followed with a brief but pointed homily.
A councillor delivers a long, emotional speech recounting his reformist ideals and warns that the Guardian’s municipal coverage probes for improvements. The oration suggests burnout and questions whether his council duties should continue, given the strain on his health and conscience.
The report details officials including Mr D. Stowell and Mr G Hi lightfoot inspecting land near Kairlie for workers homes. It mentions a Prime Minister letter on funding via local authority contributions to the Scott Memorial and a Canterbury effort to fund a grave memorial for athlete W B Simpson. It also references Ulster volunteers in Ponaghadroe Ireland and large-scale wartime logistics.
A Dublin investigation into cargo pilfering led detectives to a Railway Street house where they were assailed by about 40 women and several men. The door was barred, attackers used a hammer a shovel and a 28 pound weight, a girl allegedly tried to stab a detective, and police arrived to rescue the officers.
Mr FE Boroughs, former Ashburton Volunteer Wife Brigade member, starred for the Hornibrook Physical Culture team of Christchurch, which has just won the Dominion tug-of-war championship at Dunedin.
The weather station recorded six degrees of frost. Today was cloudy with a raw atmosphere. The Dominion Meteorologist’s forecast indicates variable to strong northerly breezes, possibly freshening. Expect dull weather with mist and fog in parts. Rain probable as barometer falls.
A June heat wave hits New York and Cleveland, causing the deaths of a man and a baby and prostrating several others. Reports detail record June temperatures as the heat lingers and swelters nationwide.
Sydney June 10. Federal and New Zealand meteorologists hold a conference on using wireless for weather reports. The outcome may prompt both governments to extend the system.
In London at Barkham, Dunlop defeated Thomas 1-6 6-4 6-1. The match, received June 10, reports a comeback by Dunlop to take the victory.
Suzanne Lenglen claimed the ladies hard court title in Paris on June 9 defeating all challengers in a dominant performance. The 1 year age oddly appears in the record, underscoring Lenglen's early dominance in women’s tennis.
At Waipawa Supreme Court Edward George McRobert was found not guilty of manslaughter. Ray Wing pleaded guilty to stealing a motor car and discharging a firearm. Fred Lowe received a 24 year reformative treatment sentence.
An old advertisement touts Nazol as a fragrant and effective remedy for nasal catarrh head colds influenza bronchitis and coughs sold at a uniform price of four guilders everywhere.
A man named Duffy was electrocuted while fixing a sign on a balcony. He grabbed a live wire and was killed. The incident occurred in Sydney on June 10 at 9:45 am.
The North Coast steamer Coombar struck and sank a naval cutter near Cockatoo Dock Garden Island. Three crew were aboard the cutter. stoker Groves drowned while Joli Reardon and Joe Macgregor were rescued from the water.
A 70 year old Barrhill resident Ellen Samn died at her home yesterday about 6 pm. An inquest was held this afternoon to determine the cause of death.
Wellington reports strong public interest in the Panama International Exposition. Inquiries rise daily about wool hemp dairy fruit and refrigerated products space is expected to be in demand for exhibits. The New Zealand pavilion building and grounds ornamentation are underway under Mr Clifton with promise of effective advertising of the Dominion.
A judgment in Invercargill finds Platt trading as the Argie American Dental Company violated dental registration laws. He faced three informations alleging unregistered practice and use of the title dentist by inference. The magistrate imposed fines totaling £20 after ruling the company conveyed implied qualification.
Wellington June 10 twelvé members of the Wellington Typographical Union employed in the Government Printing Office resign from union ties arguing the body is becoming political as it supports strike funds a deputation sought Minister Fisher's stance on compulsory membership for government employees and the union denied transforming into a political group.
A proposed summer demonstration in Strath Kildonan aims to honor the centenary of the Sutherland Clendaires with involvement from London Division and representatives from Canada New Zealand and Australia among others. The plan includes speakers from Sutherland and related families and notes recent praise for Nazogl.
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