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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
3
London report states Mr Masterman’s election is void though he is blameless. Judges pay tribute, and it is understood he will retain Under-Secretaryship with a new seat to be found soon.
The Court of Appeal has quashed the conviction of Lena Vassileva finding no direct evidence she had guilty knowledge of the burglary. She had been employed in the Exchange Buildings and was deemed to be performing domestic work at the time.
Reports from Fokio describe a powerful typhoon sweeping the Japanese coast, causing massive house destruction and heavy shipping losses. In New York, the Arizona town of Maricopa has been practically wiped out by a fire with a loss totaling £50,000.
London reports that the Reverend R Purnell was awarded £10000 damages against the Reverend G A Pearson. The case concerned Pearson sending notices to newspapers alleging the plaintiff’s impending marriage to the defendant’s wife, a persistent campaign deemed defamatory.
Washington dispatch reports a GOP revolt against the Reciprocity Tariffs with leaders threatening to align with Democrats to push for tariff reductions on manufactured goods. Senator Root’s amendment promised for Wednesday remains undeveloped and senators complain of insufficient explanations.
President Taft's silver wedding was celebrated with a White House reception attended by five thousand of twelve thousand invited guests. Mexico's Consul Senor Escuads tried to enter the White House during the event and was arrested. authorities fear he is insane.
The Law Society finds Arthur Newton Crippen's solicitor guilty of professional misconduct for fabricating Crippen prison letters to the Daily Chronicle and John Bull. The High Court weighs the case as Horatio Bottomley’s editor’s £200 contribution to Crippen’s defence is noted in testimony.
Lord Haldane addressed 1400 colonial troops including New Zealanders at the Duke of York’s School and urged elaboration of General Nicholson’s schemes. He called for a unified army of Empire with overseas soldiers gaining distinction, exchange, and exposure to Britain’s top military system, noting solid Imperial defenses and hopeful days ahead.
Heavy rains push eastern Gippsland rivers to high levels. Goulburn River bursts banks damaging the Tambo and Mitchell river valleys and destroying maize crops. In Seymour streets flood. police station reachable only by boats. A baker named Redeney may be drowned after his horse and cart were found in a creek. Bridges over the Yarra near Warburton washed away as Melbourne suburbs flood. Further rises feared as waters advance toward higher reaches.
Hastings June 2 report from Woodlands racecourse notes Woodlands hurdle event won by Wanstead A Roseprovg time 4 minutes 39 seconds. Scratches listed Captain Jing Kohupatabi fell Sardonyz remained in post with Pushful placing behind.
The town sets out decorative schemes with private and public efforts across Hast Burnett Tancred and Havelock Streets. The Education Boards awarded Coronation medals to Borough School pupils, with over four hundred pieces distributed. Weather improved from rain to fair conditions aiding final setup and an open air concert by the Temperance Brass Band and Pipe Band ahead of the coronation service.
The article details extensive Coronation decorations in London including Whitehall columns and arches, Fleet Street wreaths, and St. Pauls banners. Banks and clubs reportedly spend hundreds, while the Westminster City Council allocates 10000 for Whitehall. Fleet at Spithead notes 300 Indian troops inspected. An Adriatic liner with 400 leaders arrives in London.
The item notes June 21 arrival times and reports Commonwealth Finance expects a surplus over £1,000,000 by year end. It also records damages of £400 awarded to Miss Mowrer for injuries from a motor car and mentions the Great Bicycle Race organized by the League of Wheelmen with £1,500 in prizes.
A small Ashburton gathering, led by the Mayor, bid farewell to W J P Hodgkins, senior vice president since inception, who moves away. Members praised his service. a silver tobacco box and pipes case were presented by the swimming and trotting clubs with expressions of esteem.
The Committee of Management has arranged a substantial meal at noon in the Domain for 1660 children cadets and scouts. Children should bring their own drinking cups. After the procession enters the gates, all school children must assemble under teachers in the Pavilion to gain admission. Alfred McClure Hon Secretary.
The Ashburton Borough Council announces a general rate of 1s 9d in the £ on rateable values, due 31 July 1911, plus a water rate of 5d in the £ payable in two installments on 1 July 1911 and 1 January 1912. A special 7d rate funds a £15,000 high pressure water loan, payable 1 July 1914, for the period 1 December 1910 to 30 November 1911. A nightsoil removal fee of 10s per pan begins 1 April 1911 to 31 March 1912. Rate Books with details are open for inspection at Downes’s Offices.
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