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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
3
River Boyne towed from Tourotelock when seaman Owen Griffin of Wales fell overboard two miles from the barque. A buoy was thrown to him but the tug could not stop in time to recover the body. No further details given.
Police raided two Invercargill houses on June 1 and seized liquor amid suspected sly grog selling. Inquiries were made and information laid against two parties, with a third person also questioned after a recent visit to their residence.
Delegates from Friendly Societies in the colony and medical officers in Wellington convened to discuss fees and dispute resolution. A plan provides for committees from each side to refer disagreements to arbitrators if needed, with specific rules on initiation fees and examination payments for candidates. The conference also touches on the treatment of widowed mothers and income tax implications for looe benefits.
Afr W OR Matheson of the Farmers Union addressed about 60 people in Mataura as part of his Southland campaign. The audience approved a motion thanking him for the address and opposing a land bill lacking freehold provisions. He will continue the tour and reply to the Gore minister of lands’ speech next week.
June 16 11 30 a m Sydney wheat quoted at 35 6d to 88 9d millins 85 9d flour £9 Qats Algerian Qs 0 93 10d Tasmanian 3s Barley Cape 1 6d to 2s 6d Maize 25 9d to Ba 11 Peas 4s 9d to Ss onions Victorian 4 to 5 Butter Rational 136 102s to 104s MELBOURNE June 18 Wheat 3s 8d Wonr £8 ls Algeria 23 2d to 2s 4d Maize 8s Bran 1d Pollard 1s Potatoes £2 10s to £3 Onions £3 10s ADELAIDE June 19 Wheat 5d to 3s 4d Flour 7s to £8 10s Bren and Pollard dld
Wellington June 18 The National Defence League of New Zealand discussed extending its purview at a meeting last night A public meeting will be held soon to consider forming a Wellington branch and a committee was appointed to arrange details.
Dargaville June 18 reports nothing known about the wreck of the barque Woolhara and belief it is a false rumor.
The Mayor received an indignant letter from a well known citizen protesting against using Larnagh's Castle as a criminal mental hospital. The complainant notes the castle is near Broad Bay, a seaside resort popular in summer.
A four room wooden house on June 19 in South Dunedin belonging to and inhabited by Arthur Rowlett burned at 3 am. The fire is believed caused by clothes left drying in the kitchen. Insurance stood at 200 pounds for the house and 75 pounds for the furniture.
Adverse weather plagues the opening day as heavy course and fair attendance mark the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club winter meeting. Results show Hac Husoits winning Matakokiri followed by Tilson and Cavalcade, with other races led by Diva and Tangeroa. Dividends listed include various payouts and times.
A football match will be held at Mount Somers Domain on Saturday at 2 40 pm between teams of married men and the Southern Cross Club. The married men are selected from Beckley Wood Chieve HL Sharplin Moses Johnstone Jones Bennett Jago Bell W Fagan Sutton K Vix Carleton Hood G McRae W T Doak. The Southern Cross team for the Long Beach match on Thursday includes JE Clark Hagerty Jas Hagerty J Simpson G Smith Tagan J Cates T Slade J Nolan W Johns W Clothier H Culverhouse H OConnor H Land T Keir Melenzek C Funge.
Eppercy states it has enough pipes to stock six shops and is ready to offer low prices. The comment suggests robust availability and a willingness to poll suppliers for cheap goods.
The Ashburton County Racing Club held its annual meeting with about 200 members present. Officers were elected, profits from Autumn and Spring Meetings showed strong gains, new grandstand and totalisator house were completed at £1700, and plans for further improvements and a cottage caretaker were discussed.
In Timaru yesterday a Timaru Golf Club victory over Ashburton Golf Club by a substantial margin of 60 holes was recorded. Matches featured Mrs Matheson vs Mrs Nicoll, Mrs Cox vs Mrs Wroughton, Miss Revell vs Mrs Crisp, Miss Buchanan vs Mrs Wood, Miss Dryden vs Mrs Fried Panera, and Miss Knubley vs Miss Fried Vander Koste, with Timaru hosts entertaining the visitors afterward.
A slight shock of earthquake was felt at Timard last night around 4 30. The tremor disturbed residents but caused no reports of damage or injuries.
June 19 rain greatly needed falls with reports of lower water levels. Captain Edwin notes frost likely tonight. Card tourney results from Orange Hall show Hibernians leading, followed by Druids, Foresters, and Oddfellows. Kinman Bank names J. Page new Helensville manager while Storey and Martin transfer to Geraldine and Sydenham. Ashburton retailers plan annual meeting to discuss half holiday. racing club seeks caretaker for its property.
Officials review bids for the project with no clear winner as pricing concerns persist. The process remains open while evaluating whether the lowest bid or any alternative offers meet the contract requirements. A decision timeline has not been announced.
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