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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
3
The Brian Boru, a wheat laden vessel sailing from Adelaide to Falmouth, struck a rock near the Scilly Isles in fog. It is water logged at Penganee harbour, with the incident reported by Ter Press Association.
London report says King Edward will review the flotilla at Cowes on July 21. He has expressed a wish that members of the House of Commons and House of Lords witness the spectacle.
Paris June 21 M Barthou French Minister of Works spoke in French Lorraine on the Casablanca incident saying France faced an inadmissible claim and could not submit to servitude The government recalled that conditions could not be imposed and the army stood ready to meet all eventualities as the country faced the enemy.
Delegates to the press conference have arrived in Glasgow for the event. Officials from the conference prepare to outline policy and address media questions amid anticipation of statements from key representatives.
Melbourne July 21 report states Albrecht jeweller and importer premises were entered by burglars and jewellery worth £6000 stolen. Also notes ship incidents and by election results in Queensland, a shooting incident in Sydney, and acquittal of Sullivan for murder.
The Supreme Court at Napier opens with a light calendar and nine prisoners. The top case is the alleged murder involving John Cline and Alice Maud Shepherd in the Woodville tragedy. Mr Justice Chapman notes decreased crime. a true bill is returned and the murder trial is set for Tuesday next.
Mr Justice Williams heard the motion by the Council of the Law Society of Otago and Southland asking for a rule nisi. The rule would compel F. Z and W. L. Moore to answer allegations in an affidavit and show cause why their names should not be struck off the roll.
In 1908 John Usher was convicted in Auckland for burglary and sentenced to five years. He escaped Waiatapu camp and vanished. NZ fingerprints and description were sent to Scotland Yard. A Bournemouth burglary linked Usher to the NZ records after a fingerprint comparison. Detective Cassells was sent to London for final identification.
Fifty unemployed men will depart Wellington next week to undertake bushfelling at 303 per acre in Waitotara. Mr Collins of the Labour Department oversees arrangements and will receive the workers, who will be controlled by the department.
An 18th or 19th century medicine advertises Woods Great Peppermint Cure for chronic chest complaints priced at 2 shillings 6 pence. The short note labels it a remedy and generic purchaser guidance appears.
Crowds gather for the world sculling championship at WanganuI where Arnst of Christchurch defeats W Webb of WanganuI by two lengths in calm water with betting around 6 to 4 favoring Arnst.
Yorkshire fielded a strong side against the Australians with Rhodes Wilson Denton and Hirst among the scorers. Rain interrupted play and dusk halted the innings, ending with Yorkshire at 209 in their first innings and Denton reaching a century as Smith Laver aided the home bowlers.
The Hawke's Bay A. and P. Society at its June 22 annual meeting in Napier allocated £4000 for next year's expenses, up £500 from last year. Membership exceeds a thousand, last year's operations yielded a net profit over £500, with Mr N Kettle reelected president.
Ashburton church officials redraw outfields in the district with Fleming ton and Hinds removed from St. Andrew's. The shift causes a predicted £50 revenue shortfall, threatening Mr Blair's Home Missionary post. Delegates visit Greenstreet and Winchmore to form guarantor committees and secure funding.
Mr S H Moreton of Canterbury urges the Tourist Association to hold painting contests to showcase Westland Hokitika scenery. He notes the landscape is widely regarded as premier in New Zealand, inviting promotional events to attract visitors.
Ashburton and St Andrew's hockey clubs prepare for a Thursday match at the Domain grounds. Ashburton lineup includes Meddins, Steel, Sage, Mered ath, Funge and Kennedy. St Andrew's features Geal, Silcock, Meechan, WJ Moore Wilson Watt Morrison L Watt Barrett and Meftibbon.
Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure priced at 1s 6d and 2s 8d appears in a historic ad or product listing for a cough remedy. The item lists a peppermint cure marketed for children with nighttime symptoms. The notice provides pricing and product branding within a period advertisement.
Reports from New York Indiana New Zealand and Australia detail deadly train and shipyard accidents. Ten killed in Chesterton collision and several other fatalities include seaman Matthew Moore at Foxton and crewman P Smith on Kotaku. In Christchurch Jane Thomas dies of heart failure.
At Tinwald yards on Tuesday June 29 a large attendance bid on 2920 fat sheep and lambs 1185 stave sheep and lambs and about 18 cattle. Prices rose for prime stock with strong trade and few unsold lines though unfinished stock held back. Lambs sold to 19s 8d and higher, wethers and ewes trending up, store sheep and hoggets moving well. Cattle in the fat pens yielded higher prices with steers and cows selling from £2 15s to £6 10s and keeps regionally firmer.
Land announces arrangements with agents in major New Zealand centers to secure top market prices for grain and produce. He offers prime malting barley, oats, wheat, chaff, and potatoes, plus clearing and auction sales weekly at Have lock Street Mart. Also advertises furniture sales, livestock and sundries, with prompt settlements and cash advances. He publishes as auctioneer land estate and financial agent.
Yesterday marked the shortest day of the year but milder weather lessens its impact. Miss Lovell, who lectured on cooking with gas across the colony, remains ill and her demonstrations in Ashburton will not proceed as planned.
Hampstead Town Board announces a general rate of five-eighths of a penny in the pound on all rateable property for 1 April 1909 to 31 March 1910. Rate payable in one sum on 14 July 1909. Rate book open at Hampstead Post Office until 29 June for inspection. J B Christian clerk. Ashburton June 23 1909.
Real estate items include Tynes Building Site in Wills Street West and several buildable allotments on East Belt Brucefield Avenue Netherby. To let cottages on Cameron Street West Walanui Road and in Eton and Church streets Hampstead. A small shop in Arcade Burnett Street Jubilee Building Somerset Block and another on opposite Burnett Street. Money to lend on first class securities at current rates. T Bulloe.
Local helped list shows sugar at 3d, Sage, Vapioca, Split Peas and Pearl Barley at 2d per lb, 75lb bags Oatmeal at 25 9d, 7b bags Oatmeal at 1s, Creamota at 1s per bag.
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