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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 22, 1908

Page

3

Multiple Fatalities and Accidents Reported in June

June reports from Wellington to Timaru detail a series of deaths and injuries. McKillop dies after a seizure at Club Hotel Wellington. Furlong killed during railway shunting. eight year old Leonard Good dies after boiler accident. Robert Smith dies from injuries after a fall. young daughter of R Kappley dies from fire injuries. Wage found dead at South Invercargill. William Thomson dies of heart failure in Rangiora. Charles Mann dies suddenly in Timaru. A S Elworthy injured at Pareora Steeplechase.

Wellington McKillop Club Henry Waitara Hutt Chingaiti Taihaph J. H. Furlong Hawera Leonard Good Robert Smith R. Kappley Pihama Invercargill Wage South Invercargill Ead Rand Wiliam Thomson Rangiora Red Ten Will Mr Thomson Charles Mann A. C. Hackett Grey Road Timaru Dickson Gabitel South Anedia A S. Elworthy Pareora

Invercargill Youthshot Case Stirs Local School

In Invercargill on June 21 a man named Stott was arrested at Edendale for shooting Miss Brown, a pupil teacher at a local school. Her arm was wounded but the injuries are not believed serious.

Invercargill Stott Edendale Airl Brown

Edendale Shooting Aftermath in Invergargile

At Edendale Stott, a drunken suitor of Brown, fired through a door wounding Miss Brown in the shoulder after threatening to shoot his whole family. Arrested at two, he told the court he was sorry if his shot was fired. The case was remanded for further proceedings.

Invercargile Edendale Stott Brown Sdendale Mary Ga

Burglary at Wellington Jeweller Shop Stuns City

Wellington on June 22 reports a bold burglary at Mr Crouch jeweller on Cuba Street. A plate glass window was broken with a brick and jewellery valued between £400 and £500 stolen. Local constable investigated after hearing breaking glass.

Wellington City Crouch Cuba Street

Trouble at Otira Tunnel In Greymouth

The Otira tunnel dispute sees the Union give McLean Bros one week to reach a settlement with workers. If no agreement is reached, the men will strike and cease work on the 29th.

Greymouth Otira McLean Bros

Arbitration Act praised by Kiwi mill manager in Auckland

At a June 20 address in Auckland T H White, longtime manager of the Kauri Timber Company mill, urged workers to use arbitration through the Act and avoid strikes. He called judgments impartial, urged grievance resolution by conference, and said law-breaking workers harmed all.

Auckland Kauri Timber Company T. H. White New Zealand Supreme Court

Genuine Sanders and Sons Eucalyptus Extract Advantage

A public health notice warns that Sanders and Sons Eucalyptus Extract offers safer, proven purity unlike deceptive competitive extracts. It cites a death from internal use of rival products and urges insistence on the genuine Sanders extract proven by experts at the Supreme Court of Victoria and authorities over 85 years.

Sander and Sons Law Supreme Court Victoria Sander

New Zealand Land Policy Blocks Outsider Claims

Minister of Lands Mr McNab says outsiders repeatedly seek land in New Zealand from as far as South Africa and Canada. With high internal demand, he denies privileges to non residents, directing outsiders to the ballot system or to first come and establish New Zealand ties. He notes emigration to Queensland as a counterpoint, citing £60,000 Queensland property purchase by J D Ormond as mutual benefit for both nations.

Troan New Zealand Queensland J.D. Ormond Hawke's Bay Ormond

Auction Sale Notice of County Council Reserves

Messrs Friedlander Bros offer an auction at West street salerooms on Saturday. Several council reserves plus scattered blocks are listed with acreages and prices to various buyers. Leases run fourteen years. The notice notes a misrepresentation that sales occurred at Mr H Stephenson’s mart.

Messrs Friedlander Bros West Street County Council Spreadeagle H. Muirhead Carew A. Rowell Mayfield M. McRae Marenan Road John Hampton Dser Dromore David Stott Maling G. Geddings Riedlander Bros James Nee Methven

Gaol Breaker McCarthy Tunnels Out of Lyttelton Cell

George Smith alias Robert McCarthy an indeterminate sentence prisoner with a long record caused two doors of his solitary confinement cell to be opened by tearing flooring boards and prying doors from their frames. A blanket and shirt rope was found in the cell of Allandale another notorious inmate. McCarthy had escaped custody three times before but the yard walls are 35 feet high and he was under tight surveillance.

British team defeats Nelson and Marlborough Unions 12–0

In Nelson on June 20 a large crowd watched the British side beat Nelson and Marlborough Unions 12 to 0 after a strong defensive display. Earlier results include Wairarapa beating Masterton 17–3 and Wellington defeating Wanganui 19–13.

Nelson Marlborough Wairarapa Masterton Wellington Otago Dunedin Southland Invercargill New Zealand South Canterbury Timaru Canterbury Christ Church West Coast Buller Greymouth

Schedule of British teat fixtures for New Zealand unions

The document lists upcoming rugby fixtures for New Zealand unions against British teams. Dates span June 27 to July 25 with venues in Wellington Napier Gisborne Palmerston Wanganui New Plymouth and Auckland and include Hawke s Bay Manawatu Horowhenua Taranaki Poverty Bay and Auckland unions.

New Zealand Wellington Hawke’s Bay Napier Hawke's Bay Waipawa Wall Hastings Baken McIntyre Astings Kenyon Smith Payne Walshe White East Coast Joll Nicholson Bailey Hackett Evans Hughes Wilder Pointon

Maoris Defeat Newcastle in Rugby Clash

The Maoris beat Newcastle 15 to 2 with Puki scoring three tries and Asher converting all. Carpenter kicked a Newcastle penalty goal. The report notes strong visitors’ dash and a well contested game.

Sydney Newcastle Puki Asher Carpenter

Dwelling Destroyed by Fire on Cook Road in Napier

An eight room house on Cook road owned by T. P. Halpin was totally destroyed by fire early this morning. Inmates escaped with difficulty. no clothes or furniture saved. Insurance stood at 600 pounds on the house, 300 on furniture, and 45 on the piano, with Sun and London Liverpool Globe.

Napier Cook Road T. P. Halpin London Liverpool Globe

Sly grog selling leads to fines for Pall and Croker

In Invercargill on June 22 Frank and Rose Pall of the Carriers Arms Hotel pleaded guilty to sly grog selling. Inspector Mitchell described an extensive system with wife active and no coercion found. Pall fined £50. Croker of Kompang Accommodation House fined £40 with costs.

Invercargill Frank Rose Pall Carriers’ Arms Hotel Inspector Mitchell Poff Bapier Richard Croker Kompang

Supreme Court Sessions Open with Light Grand Jury Calendar

The session before Mr Justice Chapman hears five cases including a murder charge from Westport, a charge of carnally knowing a young girl, theft from a dwelling, and a slaughter linked to the Appleby coach and railway collision. Ann Pasticn Cooper notes the light docket as William McGill faces indecent offence. Cameron receives a month for obscene language.

Justice Chapman Westport Carnally Appleby Tw Court Ann Pasticn Cooper William McGill William Matthews Cameron Supreme Ae

Winter Show Dairy Results From Palmerston North

The Winter Show judged dairy classes with Cheltenham Dairy Company winning export butter and cups, plus gold medals for makers. Kairanga Dairy along with Taihape and Gakura are noted in novice and factory butter results. Cheltenham also took a Shaw, Saville and Albion Cup. details on championship butter and export cheese are pending.

Palmerston North Wellington Beat Box Cheltenham Dairy Company Bunnythorpe Hawke's Bay Dannevirke Taihape Cakura Standard Pointe Imerey Cheltenham Fse’ory J. Aluvray Association Kairanga Palmerston Dairy Company Gakura Dulle Ballance Rangitikei

Local Property and Auction Notices in Town

Going concern Luncheon and Refreshment Rooms for sale with low rent and good turnover. Several farms and houses for sale with varying acreage and cottages including Tor Sale J Acre and Acre details. Clearing sales and weekly wherely sales at Havelock Street Mart feature livestock and furniture. Agent for Norwich Union and Colonial Mutual Life Assurance societies.

Cern Havelock Street Norwich Union Wire Office Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society

Ashburton News Briefs Include Bridge Talks and Local Ventures

Captain Edwin notes light glass and probable frost with westerly winds. A conference will discuss funding for the Ashburton-traffic bridge between Ashburton County and the Borough Council. Police identify four youths who damaged a tablecloth. apologies and restitution halt prosecution. A local sportsman found a tram inside a shag and a trout escaped after being swallowed. Mr W. Wilson begins a three year world walk funded by lectures and gifts, meeting mayors and monarchs. Debate looms over the Craddock lighting extension and municipal electric plans, with fears of higher rates under new charges. Further reading on pages 1 and 4.

W. Wilson Ashburton Christchurch Wilson Europe Timaru Messrs Craddock and Co Tns

Rheumatic gout relief claim for RHEU MOQ medicine

Timaru resident John Sullivan endorses RHEU MOQ claiming cure for rheumatic gout. Advertisement touts neutralisation of uric acid and relief from pain. Sold by stores and chemists at 6d and 4s 6d.

John Sullivan Timaru

Best and Cheapest Auto Shop Ad in Ashburton

Motorists are urged to know the best and cheapest shop for motor repairs and sundries at R. D. Johnston's Burnett Street Ashburton.

R. D. Johnston Burnett Street Ashburton Salée Clement Talbot Johnston Rankinton

Easy Terms Acres Near Ashburton For Sale

Close to Ashburton and handy to school and post office. Carries sheep all year round with 800 acres good pasture and balance in crop. Divided into paddocks, fenced and well watered. House of six rooms, stables. Excellent value at £4 10s per acre. Contact H Matson and Co The Arcada Ashburton for catalogue.

H. Matson and CO Ashburton H. Matson Matson and CO

Vast farm properties offered for sale with stock and leases

A Freehold and Leasehold estate with 20 000 sheep 200 cattle unsold portions of Kartigi estate 860 acres and grazing runs of 3500 acres are offered for sale at various prices. Included are 1900 acres with stock and implements and fattening land. Nearby Riversdale Estate warns against trespass with prosecution. W and Strange act as agents.

Dalgety and Co., Limited Govea New Leaves

Ashburton Firm Advertises Restorer for Original Color

An Ashburton-based firm promotes Our Restorer as the sole product claimed to restore the original color to gray or faded hair. The ad lists prices and company branding for EMSLEY Burnat’a BAIR CO and its Restorer offering.

Emsley Burnat’a Bair CO Vrice

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