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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
3
A warrant was issued for Abdul Hamid to appear in Salonika court as defendant in a damages suit. The plaintiffs, formerly court jewelers, were exiled for business ties with Prince Reehad, now Sultan.
A press conference of newspaper representatives in New York denounced allowing white women to visit Chinatown for prostitution or related purposes. Chinese leaders argued that men are tempted, not the temptresses.
Lord Rayleigh opened the Darwin centenary celebration at Cambridge welcoming 225 universities academies and learned bodies from home and abroad. The event hosts 200 guests including eminent men from every walk of life.
The Leon Burean a 1980 ton wheat laden vessel from Adelaide to Falmouth struck a rock near the Scilly Isles and found water in the hold at Penzance harbour. As of June 28 at 8 18 a m there was seven feet of water in the hold.
Rain and a saturated wicket halted play on June 23 as the Australia team faced Yorkshire. Persistent showers led to an official decision to abandon any play for the day.
Sir Joseph Ward urged that New Zealand remains sound despite wool price slumps and land speculation. He noted improved wool exports and a cool Bank of New Zealand year, with money tight but resources vast, predicting only a temporary check. The Herald echoed confidence in sustained production and a later report mentioned rubies found at Williamstown.
In Wairoa on Sunday two youths, Johansen and Finu cane, were out shooting in a boat. Returning home they found the latter pull a gun which exploded, wounding Johansen in the thigh but missing the femoral artery.
A fire early yesterday in Timaru damaged a house on 1 Street. The floor survived in part while officials concluded the blaze originated in the chimney high up. Mrs Satter was insured for £60, with coverage in a State office.
In ideal weather at Wangante on June 22, Arnst defeated challenger Webb by three lengths to win the world sculling championship. Webb led early, trailed by a length at 1¼ miles, then closed gaps but Arnst pulled away to finish in 18 minutes 15 seconds before about 6000 to 8000 spectators. Umpire was Mr. T. D. Cummins with Mrs. T. W. Ferry as judge.
A letter from an Ashburton upper district resident complains of Sundays shooting on private properties by young men from Ashburton. The writer says the practice is illegal and ill manners, causing gate failures and harming farmers' sheep. Prosecutions are urged to enforce the law.
Wellington June 23 The Timber Commission report has been signed and will be sent to the Government today. It is believed to support a free entry for long Oregon lengths while raising duties on shorter lengths, find local timber prices not unduly high, urge railway freight reductions, advocate updated log hauling machinery, and push stronger afforestation. A general meeting of League members and friends is set for Wednesday in the Borough Council Chambers.
Wellington announces plans to employ about 600 unemployed on bushfelling and road works. Distributions include 100 from Auckland on the Gisborne railway 100 on the Stratford Ongaruhe railway 100 from Wellington on other railway works 100 from Canterbury on the Broken River Midland railway 20 on the Catlins river railway 40 on the Nelson end of the Midland railway. In total about 250 bush felling positions and 190 qualified applicants. Preference given to married men.
A special meeting in Timaru passed a resolution admiring Mr Hogg and condemning the Ministry for forcing the resignation of a leading workers' advocate.
After the race Arnst rests at his quarters then visits Mr Earle for a rub down. He credits Webb for the win and notes he felt off colour due to gastric influenza but won by a small margin. He recalls boat damage on the way up and praises Towns boat and Norton sculls. He plans to meet backers before future plans.
James Nicholls, a seaman, was sentenced to six months hard labour at the Police Court for stealing stout from the hold of the barque Lakemba at Port Chalmers, Dunedin, on June 23.
Richard H. Jenkins received two months in prison and Charles Yeo nine months for embezzling cargo aboard the Mamari. Both men were sailors on the steamer, charged with theft at sea.
The Knox College in Dunedin was officially opened this morning by the Moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly. Attending were the Hon. George Fowlds Minister of Education and Professor Hewitson Master. The Erection Committee chair Rev Cameron said funds on hand cover erection expenses.
Napier Park Racing Club opened its winter meeting at Greenmeadows with ideal weather and large attendance. Thirteen bookmakers licensed. Results include Mateo Hack Hurdles won by Forest over Lebeccio, Petane Hack Wandicap won by Marathon, Stewards Stakes Handicap won by Iranui, Napier Steeplechase won by Lingerer with clear margins.
Webb returns to his boatshed to a cheering crowd and reflects on a demanding race. He notes leg fatigue but says he did his best and acknowledges Arnst’s superior pace while praising their friendship and plans for a future match. The Wanganui course spans 34 miles, with Tuesday’s race finishing in 18min 15sec.
In Dunedin on June 22 Justice Williams heard the Law Society of Otago and Southland move to grant a rule against Frederick Zwingle Moore and William Luther Moore of Moore Moore and Nichol. They must answer allegations from Darcy Haggitt solicitor and show cause why their names should not be struck off or suspended for professional misconduct in the handling of old age pensions and related charges. The case includes claims of improper billing, heavy expenses, improper taxa tion procedures, and a scheme allegedly depriving Mr Poyntz of property and pension rights. The matter was reserved for decision by the Supreme Court after full investigation and defense denials.
A Waka Puaka message from Makirikiri reports the boat race result reached Sydney in exactly one minute after handover. It took half a minute to reach Waka Puaka and a similar time to retransmit to Sydney.
On June 22 Owen Keily was found guilty of uttering gilded sixpences as half sovereigns and had sentence deferred. Robert Rolls Caulton, 29, pleaded guilty to indecent exposure and assaults on boys at Hastings and was remanded for sentence. Tudor Nugent, baker, pleaded guilty to failing to keep proper accounts prior to bankruptcy and sentence deferred. Frank Arnold, accused of theft of a gold watch at Hastings, received four months' imprisonment. On June 23 at Napier Mr Justice Chaptian gave Robert Coulton, Hastings musician, the maximum ten years after four charges of indecent assault on boys. Owen Kelly received twelve months for issuing counterfeit coins.
A brief notice reports a nighttime hacking cough affecting children in Tor and mentions Woods' Great Peppermint alongside health concerns. Local schools advise rest and monitoring for persistent symptoms.
Instructions from Mr D Lynch to hold a complete clearing sale of horses and plant at Chertsey Saleyards. Entries include bay mare, gyrs by Lord North cote, bay gelding 5yrs, bay mare in foal to General Lyons, bay filly 3yrs by General Lyons, 6 unbroken colts and fillies, draught mares and geldings, 3 Colts 4 to 7 years. Sheep include 150 wethers and 50 hoggets, cattle two springing heifers. Sale at 1 pm. Further entries invited.
Mr Dowling has invested time and money in selecting Kia Stock and the Auctioneers confidently recommend them to the public. Full particulars will appear in future advertisements by the National Mortgage & Agency Co. of New Zealand, Ltd.
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