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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
4
Auction notice lists a clearing sale at Marawiti tomorrow and a weekly produce and poultry sale at Warmers’ Cooperative Association and Mr Henry Stephensons’s marts. Also mentions Mr H Stephenson’s Mart and property sales.
The piece argues the year end political fight will reshape reputations in the Dominion. It cites a crowded field with Liberals, Social Democrats, Red Feds, and Labour, noting only two main camps: the Government and Sir Joseph Ward’s adherents. It highlights MPs in Bay of Plenty and Nelson facing scrutiny, and mentions Fletcher courting opposition votes with bold promises.
Report from Mesars Nicoll Bros farm paddock details Ashburton Association ploughing event under way with a full report to appear in tomorrow's Guardian. Also notes goats seen in Masterton, rats at public school, and a carpet sale in New York with high prices.
The fragment argues about a banquet disruption involving Massey and associates, questioning whether felons would be better off and accusing Liberals of only promising to help workers near elections. It references Fletcher and his allies and mocks the meal they helped prepare.
The San Francisco Pacific-Parama Exhibition opens March 1 1915 with the Palace of Machinery a wood-covered complex eight acres long. Canadian Prince praises West Coast scenery. delays and disputes over labor and insurance questions surface for Australian workers seeking exhibition-related jobs. earlier legal actions and farm disputes are noted, including ram ownership cases and hospital fee collections in Stratford.
The weather report notes light rain overnight with a rise in temperature and minimal frost. Intermittent showers continue today as easterly winds shift to southeasterly, strong to gale. Dull weather with fog likely, heavy rain probable and snow possible on high ground. Barometer may fall then rise after about a day.
June 18 reports a dull but fine day with good course condition and solid attendance. Kidnappers Hurdles winner Grey King led Sunbeam and Glennevis. Havelock Steeples saw Strotler top Lady Bibbero. Turaroe Hurdles climaxed with Hatana defeating Golden Water and Idoslism. Meseal fell.
A brief notice notes chronic chest complaints and a prescription or remedy labeled Peppermint Curo priced at 1s 6d, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century medical ad or catalog entry. The fragment hints at a remedy name and price but lacks broader context or details.
Arthur EB Hart of Ashburton traveled via Durban and the Cape to London. He will visit France for a few weeks with Mer and Mrs A d Barnard of Ashburton, staying with relatives in London. They plan to sail home on the Orvieto at the start of July.
London reports the death of Bennett Burleigh renowned war correspondent born 1882. He covered major campaigns from Tel el Kebir to Omdurman and wars in Egypt Madagascar Ashanti Somaliland and Russo-Japanese War. Burleigh authored multiple books on his campaigns and was often cited alongside peers like Archibald Forbes.
Ottawa reports the death of Martin M Reynolds, second vice president of the Grand Pacific Railway Company, in a notice dated June 17. The death adds to leadership changes within the Canadian railway sector.
In Hamilton on June 18 a man named Frederick Aaron Smith appeared before Mr Justice Edwards at the Supreme Court. Counsel for the accused pleaded guilty noting a childhood brain injury left him with a childlike understanding of the charge. The judge ordered costs be paid and adjourned for sentencing.
In Sydney on June 17 Samuel Vreeman and aliases were remanded on a charge of attempting to discharge an automatic pistol at Detective Hooper with intent to murder. Police say he is a principal in the hold-up. two more men are detained in connection with the incident.
An extradition order was granted against Horace Drummond who is charged with stealing 350 pounds from Thos Cook and Son of Wellington. The action was recorded in Sydney on June 18 at 9:85 am.
June Nelson reports the criminal sessions opened before Mr Justice Hosking. The sole case concerned Robert Wallace, a farmer of Springrove, charged with manslaughter in the April 13 death of Tom Newth after a vehicle was driven without lights at night on the public road. Wallace was acquitted.
Ellen Rawthorne was charged at the Magistrate's Court for taking the form of marriage with George Lake while married. She was remanded to appear in Christchurch today with bail allowed.
The letter from John Carrol reports suffering acute influenza and throat illness. After trying Nazol along with other remedies, he experienced instant relief and recovered enough to eat and sleep well. He endorses Nazol highly.
A mangled report from Auckland states the decomposed body of a man identified as Hugh McKay, recently discharged from Sydney vessel duties, was found in the harbour this morning. The head to foot injuries and a Melbourne certificate suggest the death date and origin of the deceased.
An unidentified elderly man walking on Rangiriri Bridge in Auckland was struck and killed instantly by the Thames Express. He was carrying a medal and was near residence Rangiriri. Police report the incident occurred June 18 with no further details about the victim released.
In Thames on June 18 an explosion aboard a fishing launch severely injured William and Archibald Irwin of Tararua. They sustained head arm and upper-body burns while filling a tank and were hospitalized with William in critical condition and Archibald seriously hurt.
June 17 Rundown inquiry into the death of Wine Quinn a young Makikihi man found unconscious with head and shoulder injuries on the main road June 10 He died after being brought to his home Four witnesses returning from Waimate in a hired car testified the driver swerved to avoid a bag or parcel and later found the body The coroner ruled death resulted from shock and injuries from being struck by a motor car No evidence identified the driver or vehicle involved
In Dunedin Port Chalmers District a fisherman named George Shirley, about 27, disappeared after his boat capsized near the harbour entrance while returning to port in heavy seas. Pilot Dimean saw the wreckage and launched a rescue, but no sign of Shirley or the boat was found. Later, the tug Plicky searched and recovered only a fishing line and a pair of oars. Shirley’s relatives are believed to live in Dunedin.
A 26 year old woman named Emma Roberts Roberts, wife of William Roberts, a labourer, was found dead in bed this afternoon. She resided at Albion Place 2 near King Street. She had recently complained of shortness of breath and bronchitis but was not attended by a doctor.
Fragmentary police report notes a life guard’s hanging at Katehte Bridge Barracks. Inquest cites fear as a possible motive amid unclear details and garbled text from the outdated dispatch.
A brief note from Delhi dated June notes the release of an Indian agitator, with the message received at 9:35 a.m. Details remain sparse and the item appears in a short dispatch.
Fragmentary OCR text describes an event labeled as a Portuguese outrage with dates in June and references to soldiers, communications, and a Baptist group. The readable portions are unclear and inconsistent, offering only scattered clues about actions and statements without coherent sequence or names.
Fragmentary report notes new docks at Hull opening to increasing trade. Mentions fleet activity and tariff issues with references to American imports and recent events, but many words are garbled or unclear.
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