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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
4
Daily memoranda lists sales and events including stock sale at Raiaia furniture sale at Waterton and Meeti ngs and amusements. It notes His Majesty's Theatre program with pictures and lodge euchre and a 10:30 morning match at Hig h Majesty's Theatre.
At All Saints Church Dunedin on May 20 robert brown eldest son of robert bell ashburton married dorothy alice younger daughter of william m bradley dunedin. Also notices stace ashburton june 17 Walter son of john and mary stace aged 13. Grant Hastings june 17 Jeannie wife of james a grant in her 46th year patient sufferer gone to rest.
The passage argues that direct British shipping companies dominate New Zealand trade and will pursue cheap, rapid service regardless of foreign competition. It suggests free market principles may unsettle British owners but could end preference rates against natives. The piece also notes a trend toward international commercial unification.
A London cable in the Guardian discusses British confidence in New Zealand exporters to defend terms against German competition. It notes higher London freights and preferential rates for foreign exporters, plus a Dunedin report on land and building sales, hair theft in Wellington, and municipal gasworks matters in Dannevirke.
Wellington reports Detective Hawke sails to London to fetch J A McKinnon, a New Zealand youth arrested in Christchurch customs frauds. A health ministry note says no smallpox cases recently. Maoris may soon see travel restrictions lifted after vaccination drive. Reports also describe a Maori burial cave find in Remuera and a sprightly New Zealand racing incident at Ellerslie.
London June 16 Paddon trained in the boat that defeated Arnst. The high seating drew interest and critics agree Paddon is very powerful after his six mile scull in that craft.
A large turnout at Victoria Hall saw the Progressive Liberal and Labour Association select W. S. Maslin of Geraldine as their candidate for Ashbirton in the upcoming election. A Geraldine branch letter supported Maslin’s nomination.
In the first rounds Dullop and Mrs Larcombe defeated Hilton and Mrs Barclay 6 0, 6 2. Brookes and Wilding beat Puller and N Aitken 6 4, 6 2. Notes indicate matches took place in London in June with players from Govt Africa and other regions.
Russell reports a new Reform League with headquarters in Russell and over 20 branches. The Far North Reform League operates in the Bay of Islands electorate and aims to place the Reform candidate selection under the Prime Minister.
Sydney readers learn from a Telegragh piece how to counter Dominion's rugby side. The article argues Australian forwards must adopt a fast, dashing game to outlast New Zealand, projecting an Australian revival if condition and effort endure.
The Hon W H Herries spoke to a packed Rotorua meeting. He urged waiting for the Government's Speech on the Bible in Schools referendum and supported lifting smallpox travel restrictions for Maoris. A vote of thanks and confidence in the Government passed by voices.
English team defeats the American side two goals to zero in the opening spell of the international polo contest held in New York. The visitors ultimately win the match.
In a tense match the American team led by one point as thousands honked horns in celebration until a minute left when Roper Barrett netted for England. Milburn faced a disputed half point penalty which the referees upheld amid U.S. complaints.
Dunedin June 17 Mr Moller chairman of Harbour Board authorises the announcement that he will contest the Chalmers seat in the Liberal interest.
Hastings June 17 Hawke's Bay Jockey Club opened its winter meeting in fine weather with large attendance. Woodlands Hack Steeplechase saw Day light Bill win by a length ahead of Passive and Mellington. Ladies Bracelet winner Batian ahead of Byron and Settler. Hawke's Bay Hurdles won by Armake with Idson and Idealism following. Time records noted for each event.
The National Bee-keepers conference opened with Hen El Rhodes and James Allen presiding before about 50 delegates. The balance sheet showed the association £14 in debt. Resolutions on remodelling the constitution will be discussed as the federation reorganizes to gain district support.
Otago representative on the Board of Agriculture Mr A S Orbell traveled north by the first express today.
Glorious weather drew a large crowd for the second day of the National Dairy Show in Palmerston North. Mir Massey officially opened with a brief speech. Delegates from New Zealand factories planned an important meeting to discuss better marketing of dairy produce in Great Britain.
The Ashburton area experienced heavy morning fog and 54 degrees frost last night. Today cloudiness persisted with raw atmosphere and an Active-Meteorologist telegraph indicating variable moderate winds, southerly breezes, possible cool change, and coastal showers.
A fierce gale with hail and lightning swept Sydney and suburbs in the early hours, causing property damage. Roofs of three cottages at Marrickville were blown off, occupants were in bed and injured.
In Hamilton on June 16 a young Native named Pu Pomare of Huntly received 18 months imprisonment for stealing a gold chain from a briefcase. William Ready and Isaac Hunt were acquitted of indecent assault on girls under 16. OW Stone of Hawera was convicted of horse theft and put on probation. Carter of Te Aroha was convicted of stealing three cows and placed on probation.
Por Infuenza takes Weeds' Great Pep in a close race as core performance marks a decisive win. Never fails, the crew posts a solid 4s 6 before 2s Gd and a 1 . 4-1 final showing.
Short guidance notes address nighttime coughing in children with simple home remedies. Cited items include keeping the child hydrated and using gentle peppermint scent to ease breathing. Parents are advised to monitor for fever or persistent symptoms and seek medical advice if needed.
A Milford Massachusetts blaze trapping eighty labourers resulted in eight deaths and twenty injuries. Police and firefighters battled the flames as panic spread through the Armenian rooming house. (June XVII)
A fall of earth at Cawdor near Swansea entombed about 200 miners. All were rescued after 20 hours, authorities reported from London on June 16.
In Paris on June 16, Ynest Sackville West, once denied recognition of the Sackville peerage, shot himself after his wife died of cancer. The couple had run a lodging house in Monte Carlo and traveled to Paris for treatment. distraught, he killed himself after entering the room where she lay dead. He reportedly possessed only eight shillings at the time.
Sydney report states two trams collided on Pitt Street yesterday. Four passengers suffered slight injuries, with details reflecting a minor incident and prompt response by authorities.
A Sydney cable report recalls Wright a youth who fell 190 feet from a building into telegraph wires but survived after climbing down and continuing work. The story attributes his luck to being born with a caul and notes a prior drowning near miss in Auckland.
M Fabre famed French entomologist describes in Life of a Spider a courtship where forelegs flutter and glow, a mating ritual under lantern light. A tragedy follows as the female devours the male. the observer notes the cannibalistic outcome observed over successive nights. The scene ends with the bride consuming her mate inside their home.
A fragmented verse scene shows Littl Jack Horner sick in a scarner as Granny waits nearby. The odd text mentions a driving, watching, and a youthful victim in a curious domestic tableau.
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