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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
3
AUSTRALIA were all out for 576 in their innings with Macartney scoring 124 and Bardsley 103 as Scotland began their second innings and closed on 0 for 10 at stumps. Whartigan made 113 for Australia while Macartney remained not out at 70.
In London on June 18, Jessop starred for Gloucester, scoring 161 runs in 96 minutes against Hunts, fueling a strong county cricket showing amid the London match atmosphere.
Report from Wanganui dated June 19 notes a large influx of visitors for the upcoming sculling championship. The current and former champions completed training today and look in excellent condition for a likely desperate race. A cinematic race scene will be filmed for the Tourist Department.
Police raided Byron's Club Hotel and stables in Gore this morning in search of liquor and returned with a sack claimed to be full of empties.
Obituary from Dunedin dated June 19 reports John H. Morrison aged sixty six is dead He long served as manager of the Mosgiel Woollen Company and was a prominent local figure in the textile industry.
A large June 18 gathering in Palmerston North celebrated Mr W. T. Wood with a medal and £270 cheque. Speakers included Messrs Lawry and Remington MPs, and telegrams from the Premier and ministers were read. Wood announced plans to stand at the next election. A motion wished God speed to Sir Joseph and Lady Ward.
An electrical pump fault at Waihi Grand Junction mine halted pumping and flooded the level. Soon after, a new gold rich seam appeared in the Empire lode face, a rare feature in the area. Pumping resumed and the level began draining as work restarted. Local interest centers on the Waihi Extended and adjacent properties.
Dunedin June 18 the mayor Mr J H Walker expresses concern over unemployment. He will meet committee chairmen to speed expenditure from voted funds and start several year long works to aid needy families. Preference is to be given to married men with families.
Industries Week launched in Wanganui on June 19 with good shop window displays and early interest from local businesses.
Wellington June 19 The Minister of Justice states that charges against the Police Department are vague and not sustained after inquiry He proposes appointing Bishop 8 M Christchurch as Royal Commissioner to investigate and report Fully empowered tribunal to oversee the inquiry and restore public confidence.
King's horses dominate the season with a slew of wins reported from royal stables. Key performances and names are highlighted as owners seek further success this year.
In an inquest at Rotorua on the Putaruru pestident tragedy two Collier girls aged fourteen and fourteens were killed after stepping onto a timber truck line as it moved toward the railway. The driver tried to brake but could not prevent the crush. verdict ruled accidental death with no blame. The girls were returning from school, and sympathy was shown to the bereaved family.
George Grant of Wicklife ay is missing after his coat and hat were found on a nearby beach. Searches continue with no result. Also reported Auckland drownings of Edward Dillon aged eighteen after a quarrel with his guardian. In Christchurch,S Kingston injured by a road slip at Davauchelle. sent to Akaroa Hospital.
James Croyd of Ashburton declares that the public works department misused land for a water race deposit, exceeding permitted width, cutting fencing, and reusing spoil from a neighbour. He questions council data, cites measurements, says he bears no animosity toward members, and asks for contractors and surveyor liability instead of ratepayer costs. Dated June 19, 1909.
A large attendance and varied entry of live and dead stock as prices for poultry, pigs, baconets, crusted oats, cabbages, wheat, potatoes, carrots, onions, apples and pears are listed. Items include roasters at 2s ad to 8s Qd per pair and beef and mutton priced per lb.
The weekly sale of stock and product by the Farmers Cooperative Association drew a large entry. Prices covered poultry pigs and produce with detailed ranges for hens pullets roosters gobblers ducks and pure bred roosters. pig prices from 9s 6d to 37s. produce quotes include wheat barley carrots potatoes onions and pumpkins. fruit pears fetch 14d to 23d per bushel or unit.
Messrs F. H. Cheat and Co held a large weekly sale with a big extra offering of poultry pigs and produce sold at solid prices Poultry featured keen competition with hens selling 1s 3d to 9s 6d per bird roosters to 3s 6d per pair and purebred Wyandotte roosters at 5s 9d to 6s 6d each Turkeys sold 3s 6d to 6d each and geese at 4s per pair Produce items included wheat oats barley carrots and potatoes with prices ranging from 2s 6d to 8s 6d per sack Crushed oats and assorted fruits meats and nuts are also listed with varied prices.
Fire at Seafield Friday morning gutted the seven room wooden house of James Bruce and its contents. The dining room was the origin, only a few furniture items were saved, and losses exceed insurance coverage of 200 pounds on the building and 50 pounds on the furniture.
Clearing sale conducted by H Z Farmers Co operative As Sociationen Canty Ltd in conjunction with Gould Beaumont and Co. to liquidate live and dead stock on property leased by E B Gaulter. Items include 1350 sheep 300 cattle 2 draught geldings 3 draught mares 1 half draught 3 hacks 2 ponies plus implements a wide range of farm equipment and tools. Sale at 11 oclock sharp with a drag from 8 am for seat bookings. Luncheon provided.
The Bermaline Cup competition was played last Thursday in good weather at Ashburton with Mr D Wood the captain driving the greens into excellent order. Notable scores included H McFarlane 8 up and D Wood 4 up, with McFarlane posting two rounds 38 and 40 and leading bogey by seven without handicap.
The Mayor Mr H. Davis telegrams Sir Joseph Ward before his Old Country trip, receiving a gracious thank you from the Premier. Meanwhile the death of Green Street resident Mr John Gilmour is noted with burial in Ashburton cemetery. He served Greenstreet School Committee for years, his passing causing universal sorrow and a two months prior to death flag half mast at his funeral.
Reports say some flour millers outside the association are selling to bakers below tariff. Gamaru and Timaru mills allegedly price cut threats spark debate on a new agreement. Timaru miller denies any cutting and locals expect no deal soon due to existing contracts. Uncertain forecasts note northerly winds and cold nights.
Tomorrow services across Dunedin churches include 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Primitive Methodist and Baptist churches with Rev. W. Slade and Rev. W. E. Lamert preaching. The Church of Christ also holds sessions at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. with Mr Greenwood presenting the evening topic Is Christianity Playing Out.
The Wakanui River Board announces a special meeting on July 10 1909 at 1 pm to pass a special order imposing a graduated general rate on rateable properties in the Wakanui River District. The rate for April 1 1909 to March 31 1940 ranges from one penny per pound to one farthing per pound with payments due July 26 1909 to Alfred Augustus Pooks at the board office Burnett Street Ashburton.
Offer of delivery free at the largest current prices for potatoes wheat chaff oats bran and sharps. Agent for Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co and Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co.
Mr and Mrs J D Haar and family express gratitude for sympathy received after the bereavement. They acknowledge letters telegrams and floral tributes from kind friends and await further expressions of support.
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