Ashburton Magisterial Notes Charge and Escapes
James George Murphy alias W J Murphy alias Thompson faced breaking and entering charges at Windermere on June 9 with clothing valued at £2 8s 6d stolen from Thomas Horne and John Fahey. He admitted guilt at Ashburton and was committed for sentence after further charges, including entering Robert McNab’s dwelling and stealing coats, plus an escape from custody during transit. A separate paddle included theft of a duck and an overcoat, with concurrent three month and fourteen day sentences. An adjoining civil case and petty theft notice concluded the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James George Murphy
W. J. Murphy
Thompson
Windermere
Thomas Horne
John Fahey
Fouhy
John’ Fahey
Fahey
John
Thomas Lomax Gibbs
Donovan
Rengitata
Horne
Supreme Court
Robert Biscot McNab
Ellis Jones
Ashburton
Robert McNab
McNab
Robert Biscutt McNab
Rangitata
Ashburtton
Lyttelton
Rollestton
Reid
Rakaia
Springburn Triumphs In Junior And Third Grade Football
At the Showgrounds on Thursday afternoon Springburn defeated Ashburton in a close third-grade contest by six to five. Springburn also won the junior match by sixteen to nil, with Mr Caseells refereeing the junior game and Mr F Pritchard the third-grade official. Springburn thus claims both junior and third-grade titles. The Borough beat Hampstead and the Convent defeated the High School in school competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springburn
Ashburton
Caseells
Southern Grass
F. Pritchard
Borough
Hampstead
Convent
Wellington Rugby Union appoints inter island selectors
The Management Committee names North Island selectors W R B Meredith convener D Gallagher A Humphries and South Island selectors H Harris convener F T Byrne Galbraith for the inter island match. Dunedin prepares to inaugurate four twenty quanta spells in rugby from Saturday.
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Wellington
Wellington Rugby Union
North Island
Meredith
Auckland
A. Humphries
Taranaki
South Island
H. Harris
Otago
F. Tbvane
Canterbury
Galbraith
Southland
Dunedin
RHEUMO advertised as quick relief for rheumatism
An adclaim urges sufferers of rheumatism gout and other uric acid poisoning to take RHEUMO. The tonic promises pain relief within hours and a cure in about two days, sold by chemists and storekeepers for 25 6d and 48 6d per bottle.
American visible wheat supply report in bushels
London June 17. The American visible supply stands at 95,327,000 bushels. Melbourne June 17. There was strong competition at today's sales with good prices across all classes.
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Por Press Association
London
Melbourne
Deaths and injuries reported from racecourse to harbour
Melbourne cross country rider James Barbour died of injuries from schooling a horse at Flemington. In Rotorua two Collier girls were killed when run over by a railway truck during shifting operations. In Chrischurch Connell fell from a tramcar injuring his head and arm. W T Haman lost the little finger in a planing mill accident. A Richmond steam car collision injured T Bell in Stanmore Road. John Lumley Manning, a fisherman, drowned at Caroline Bay after nets were laid and a squall struck the boat.
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Rotorua
Nova
Collier
Putaroru
Chrispchurch
Connell
Addington
Southbelt
Selwyn Street
J.’ Forbes
Cust
W. T. Harman
Hangiorn
Richmond
Stanmore Road
T. Bell
Bell
Timard
John Lumley Manning
Caroline Bay
Ashburton Police Court Delays Spark Plea for More Justices
In Ashburton delays at the Police Court are blamed on insufficient Justices of the Peace. The mayor and court officials note only two of six local JPs are regularly available, hindering police and legal staff, and urge appointing a Stipendiary Magistrate plus three additional accessible Justices to ease scheduling and fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Hy Davis
D. Day
South Canterbury
Department of Justice
Ashaburton
Unemployed relief discussed by Christchurch trustees
The Hyman Marks estate trustees offer a subsidy on wages for 25 men for two months and Christchurch City Council accepts. Mr G Laurenson urges government aid to support relief works for unemployed local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyman Marks
Christchurch
G. Laurenson
Lyttelton
New Zealand to Seek Australasian Board Representation
A conference in Wellington on Thursday will include executive officers of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association and Richard Coombes Australasian representative on the international Olympic board. They will discuss NZ representation on the board and the NZ team for the Australasian championship in Brisbane, amid financial trouble caused by delays from the defunct Christchurch Council in transferring funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association
Richard Coombes
New Zealand
Brisbane
Christchurch
Bank of New Zealand annual meeting signals cautious outlook
At Wellington the Bank of New Zealand held its annual meeting with the chairman Mr Beauchamp noting no definite plan to raise capital. He cited reduced unrealised assets and a fragile trade climate while predicting possible higher bonuses but no immediate capital increase.
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Wellington
Bank of New Zealand Today
Beauchamp
North Island
Dominion
Britain
New Zealand
London
America
Alr
Martin Kennedy
John Mill
Port Chalmers
Australians Open Test Against West of Scotland in Glasgow
The Australians started a match vs West of Scotland at Glasgow with bright weather and a good wicket. About two thousand spectators watched as Scotland made 244 all out. Tenant, the rugby international, scored 80 in 70 minutes, while Australia were 102 for 2 at one point with Hartigan not out on 61.
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London
Glasgow
Tenant
Australia
Hartigan
Brutal play at football prompts referee power question
A reader asks if referees can order players to remove boots with toe plates after rough behavior in a Borough A match against a youth team. The letter notes a large boy injured a smaller player and cites Rugby rules granting referees authority to ban dangerous gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough A
Honigetind
Borough
Hampstead
Guardian
Weather Forecast From Mr Wragge Across Dominion
Dunedin June 18 Mr Clement Wragge says the dominion is under the influence of the Great Antarctic disturbance Ngata with nasty blows from west and south and local rain and snow to sleet in southern parts. A wave of finer weather will follow then the disturbance Paylor. conditions remain suspicious over the Tasman Sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Clement Wragge
Dominion
Ngata
Aranaki
Paylor
Australia
Tasman Sea
Carpenters and Joiners Reach 45-Hour Week Pact
The Conciliation Council aided agreement sets a 45 hour working week for carpenters and joiners with a minimum wage of 1s 4d per hour. Piece work and sub letting are banned, except for stair-building work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
New Zealand Butter Quality Under Scrutiny in Auckland
Auckland report quotes Mr J F Pearson of Pearson and Rutter warning that higher moisture in New Zealand butter risks harming the country’s dairy reputation. He notes English buyers test moisture and may shun brands approaching legal limits, calling for tighter moisture controls to protect factories and the industry.
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Auckland
New Zealand
J. F. Pearson
Pearson and Rutter
Manchester
Liverpool
Pearson
London Chamber of Commerce
England
Earthquake Felt In Wanganui And Local Weather Forecast
A minor earthquake was felt in Wanganui at 8 20 this morning accompanied by a brief gale. Mr Bates forecasts southerly to strong winds with rain and very cold tonight, a falling barometer around the 22nd. George Keys, alias used by an escaped prisoner, is linked to Dunedin. Methven reports high grain and fat stock traffic with railway delays on the line. A Baptist Tabernacle gathering featured Miss E M Gainsford promoting the New Zealand Baptist Missionary Society work in India and urging more support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methven
Railway Department
Akain
Baptist Tabernacle
E. M. Gainsford
Dominion
New Zealand Baptist Missionary Society
New Zealand Baptist Church
India
Miss Gainsford
Simple Prescription Offers Immediate Relief
A brief note instructs readers to obtain relief by following a simple prescription. Send 2s 6d by postal note or stamps, plus stamped addressed envelope, to St. Kew, Karaka Bay, Wellington.
Deaf and Dumb Imposter Sentenced in Christchurch
Peter Georgius Jimino De Warrmort was jailed for one month as a rogue and vagabond for posing as deaf and dumb and visiting homes in Christchurch. He was found able to speak at a hotel after a Chief Detective’s wife paid him sixpence. His brief career included garden work before he fled when his employer looked away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Peter Georgius Jimino de Warrmort
New Zealand Cricket Council Considers South Africa and Australia Tours
The New Zealand Council discussed inviting South Africa to play in New Zealand during 1910 1911 after their Australian visit. South Africa prefers delaying talks till the Triangular Conference in Larde this summer. NZ also weighs hosting a second Australian eleven next season starting in December with return trips in January and asks affiliates to help finance a Marylebone style tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
New Zealand
South African Cricket Association
Australia
Australian Board of Control
Larde
Board of Control
Fire in Wanganui Telephone Exchange Disrupts Service
A morning fire at the Wanganui Telephone Exchange started when a worker jarred a wire into a tramway trolley wire. The tarred cables in the ceiling ignited and flames spread quickly but were doused by officials before the brigade arrived. Water damage was extensive, and service is expected to be restored within a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanganui
Sydney Referee predicts Arnie to beat Webb in famed sculling race
Arsast expresses strong confidence he can defeat Webb and anticipates a hard race. Sydney Referee editor Coombes believes Arnie will win after an exciting struggle between the two top scullers seen in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanganui
Arsast
Webb
BR. E. Coombes
Sydney Referee
Arnié
Auction Ad For Farm Produce And Insurance Agents
For sale potatoes wheat chaff oats bran sharps and more delivered free at lowest current prices. Agent for Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co and Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co. Henry Stephenson, auctioneer, land estate and financial agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co
E.’. H. Cheat & Co
Zand
Tanera Street
Ashburton
Arcade Horse Fair Sells Limited Horses At Matson Sale
Messrs H. Matson and Co. hosted an Arcade horse fair this afternoon with 65 mixed horse entries and limited buyer interest. Many horses were passed unsold. prices ranged from £4 12s 6d for a chestnut gelding aged to £29 for a bay mare four years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
H. Matson
Woods Peppermint Cure Ad Warns Against Cold Peril
A period-style ad portrays a young man with a chest cold that progresses to bronchitis and death. It warns readers to avoid neglecting a cold and to keep flu symptoms at bay using Woods' Peppermint Cure and Wood's Great Peppermint Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Remarkable Relief from Cough Remedy Claim
Me A. McIntyre of Grey Street Shortland Thames New Zealand says a cold and sore throat were cured by Chamberlains Cough Remedy after a few doses. She reports its healing properties impressed her and she has recommended it to friends. For sale by all chemists and storekeepers.
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A. McIntyre
Grey Street
Shortland, Thames
N.Z
Chamberlain
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James Tait
Walter Huston
Church of Christ
Per Press Association
Per
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James Barbour
Flemington
Athletie
Bank OF New Zealand
Gricket
West Scotland
MR Wragge
John Argyle
Havelock Street
Magistrate's Court
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A. A. Fooks
Henry SY ®Phenson
Westport
Pelawma
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Newcastle
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Kaitangata
Homebush
Mount Somers
J. Argytile
Strange
Lars
Sorpare
Thistle
Amelia
Myrtle Grove
Vanity Fair
Gore
Highlander
Cepston Mic
Japan
Henry Stephenson
Singer
Ashburton Tool Emporium
PHE
G. Meddins
Burneit Street
Pet Press Association
NEW Zealand Cricket Council
William
James Ham
Willis Street
Riddell
William Ham
AVING
Havelock Street Mart
Balen
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Tinwald
J. A. Clothier
Tinwald, Or
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Arcade Horse Fair
Wood
Friedlander Bros
AID
Friedlander Bros, Ltd
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Parris Street
Sydney
Chemigre
Atorakeepers
Stephen's
Hall of Music
Waterloo
Cock-baker
Bey
Severs
Chas, Thomas
East Street
Percy's
Ocking
the Lord
Maurice Quesnay
Tarkington
Kate
Gurvice
Uest
Richardson
Fraser
Queen Alexandra
H. M. Jones
Thomas Bros
Percy
Fletcher Bros
Morepork
Pletcher Bros. Cash Supply
Thomas Bras
Erow
Latakia
F. H. Choat and CO
Quo
Burnett Street
Mai
Tice
Edison
Phonograph
Edison Phonograph
Williams
Thomas Broad
Beadhice
Havelock Ree
Farmers’ Co-Op
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Kei Sie Wee Na Bl Lee Pla Te Riera
Saunders’ Buildings
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