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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 22, 1910
Page
3
General French observes Canadian field artillery at Petawawa Ontario with his wife, countering British doubts about training citizen soldiers to high artillery standards.
London June 21 report by Lord Balfour of Burleigh’s Commission to the Missionary Conferences condemns government restrictions on missionary work in Egypt and the Sudan. It cites bans on entering British Northern Nigerian cities without permission from the Mohammedan Emir and notes deference to Mohammedans.
General Sir Ian Hamilton is named Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean and Inspector-General of Overseas Forces. Major-General Sir H P Ewart moves to the Army Council. Lieut-General Sir Archibald Hunter becomes Governor of Gibraltar. General Sir J D French becomes Inspector-General of the Home Forces.
In the House of Lords Lord Lucas says no pre conference decision on imperial colonies approving Mediterranean inspection. any inspection should be at dominion request. Lord Crewe expects dominions may welcome it when needed. Questions arise about scope, duties, and sanctions for officers including Duke of Connaught and Field Marshal Kitchener. Lord Lucas plans to table papers soon.
Mr Haldane issues a statement on inspecting overseas forces and dominions and states the Government plans to discuss the arrangement at the Imperial Conference in 1911.
The Labour Caucus held its first meeting in Melbourne to review the Governor's Speech. Mr Fisher outlined the government policy, and the press was not admitted.
Wellington on June 2 reports a sunny day for the governor’s reception as the Ulimaroa docked at 8 o'clock. The Tutaneket with ministers aboard waits to resume official landing at 2 pm while a dais is set before the Post Office for the mayor to welcome Lord Islington on behalf of the city.
A midnight blaze in Watroa totally destroyed two shops owned by Powdrell and used by Lambert tailor and Carr watchmaker, plus an office of Green solicitor, and a shop with billiard room owned by Cockill used by Jonson. Insurance total £1035. Carr's stock uninsured.
The Ashburton County Racing Club hosts a two day Winter Meeting with fast going tracks and strong fields. The main event is the Winter Handicaps with nine starters from major South Island stables. Two hurdle races per day promise close finishes as trains run on time and refreshments, tea marquee, and band are arranged. Acceptances for day two close Thursday night.
At Napier on June 22 the first day of racing produced close finishes. Moteo led the lightweights Hardies-Are Light Oxton Millenial, won by a neck in 1 minute 26 seconds 45. Petane Hack-Ramare Royal Maid Amato took second and third, by a head in 1 minute 36 seconds 35. Stewards Handicap saw Ambrosian 12 Aip's Lynn 2 Elfish 3 win by half a length in 1 minute 49 seconds 3-5.
London June 21. The wife of W. F E. L. Harrison formerly Rector of Wollaston and now living with an old servant in New Zealand has obtained a divorce.
Mr S Culverhouse headmaster of Tinwald School for twenty three years retires on Government superannuation. Residents and friends attend at the Oddfellows Hall with over three hundred present. Gifts, tributes, and a programme follow as ex pupils praise his long service and character. He departs for England June 30 aboard the Ruahine.
The New Zealand Alliance session opened with Wesley Spragg chairing. The annual report notes future licensing changes and school syllabus on evils of alcohol. Defiance of liquor in military camps was removed from the Defence Bill. Maoris oppose liquor imports to the King Country. Liquor spending dropped by 183891 pounds. balance sheet shows strong cash.
John Trembath pleaded guilty to escaping lawful custody on June 3 in Christchurch and was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence.
Football teams named Old Boys will play Ashburton tomorrow with a lineup including Richards Rollitt Cowan Jones McCallum Mills Percy Dobbin Sheldon Richards Sort Joynt McRae Murray and MockKenzie.
The Pari tutu arrived at Wellington from Paisley where William Hood cook and steward died during the voyage and was buried at sea. In Christchurch Frank Fox tramway clerk collapsed and died at about 80 years old with English parents. Hokitia reports Constable Hancox of Okarito drowned crossing the Karangarua river leaving four children.
From His Majesty's Theatre Christchurch a Pathe Pictures bill features That Affair of the Heart and The Wonders of Nature with a varied lineup including GARMEN and The Hercules of the Regiment. Change of programme on Thursday with prices 8s and 1s and children half-price. notices from Mount Somers Road Board on July 7 1910 ratifying a five eighths of a penny rate in the pound.
Classified list of prices for groceries including prunes figs tea tapioca sago haricot beans and canned goods with per pound per glass and per tin rates. Mentions bacon peas green beans coffee and cured ham terms.
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