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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 24, 1914

Page

3

Private Residence Cameron Street Seat

Community notice lists a private residence on Cameron Street with a surgery contact described as Phone 141 and the word THE appearing as an incomplete item.

Cameron Street

Stock Sale at Methven Public Auction Friday

Daily memoranda lists an auction sale titled Stock Sale at Methven to be held Friday at Arcade. A 12-Horse Fair is noted in the same entry, detailing items to cross the block and potential buyer interest.

Monrow Methven

Hampstead Town Board Meets Tonight and More

Tonight Hampstead Town Board at 7 30. Sia Majesty's Theatre showing pictures at 8. A and P Rooms host an Orchard Hygiene and Management lecture at 8. St John Ambulance Association holds a meeting. Hakaters Rooms host a half yearly club meeting tomorrow. Dr G B Beadle's Orchard hosts a pruning demonstration at 3. Masonic Hall hosts a bowling club annual meeting at 7 30. His Majesty's Theatre shows pictures at 8.

Hampstead Town G BR. Beadle Masonic Hall Bowling Club His Majesty's Theatre

Medical Fraternity Decries Present Generation’s Physique

A Dominion resident report asserts pride in country and heritage and asserts New Zealanders will uphold race traditions when needed. The piece emphasizes the duty to uphold traditions and to possess the will and power to contribute to national efforts.

Atdmina

Dominion defence report praised for clarity and recommendations

A long review of General Sir Ian Hamilton's defence report praises its sound reasoning and clarity. It notes targeted improvements for the Commonwealth and New Zealand systems, highlights cadet training and business methods, and commends the human material of the force.

Ian Hamilton Phare Yan Hamilton New Zealand Tan Hamilton

Cookson-Wiliam John Hill Marriage at Winnipes

William John Cookson of Westerfield married May Hill of Appalonia Wisconsin on April 29 at Winnipes by Rev Gordon. The groom is eldest son of William Cookson, with WBA listed.

Cookson

Unvalued motor cars and odd old gold legends

Reports from New Zealand and Australia recount a Masterton police seizure of an abandoned motor car at the railway station, a farmer in Norval near Ararat unearthing a 78 ounce gold cache believed hidden by a long-dead miner, saddlery industry debates on New Zealand branding, a Waunakathan resident’s humorous yet costly pig escapade, and the comic mischief of a pig ruinously feasting at home while its owners were away.

Wairarapa Masterton Upper Hart Norval Ararat Victoria William Smart

New Zealand Alliance Congress Opens in Wellington

The 28th annual meeting of the New Zealand Alliance and Dominion Congress opened in Wellington with 180 delegates. Breakfast speakers including Rev W J Comrie and Mr Wesley Sprasig emphasized the movement’s aim to abolish the liquor traffic and noted strong opposition and growing organization awaiting possible success. Anxious remarks on federal prohibition in the United States were also voiced.

Wellington New Zealand “Alliance and Dominion Mayer Dominion W. J. Comrie New - Zealand Wesley Sprasig United States Zealand Hl. . Lee Cowie P. G Smallfield Toombs C. H. Poole

Man with Spanner Attacks Pawnbroker in Christchurch

A man entered Meta the pawnbroker in Christchurch this morning and asked to see a brooch. While Meta picked it out the assailant struck him four times with a spanner, then fled. Meta was not robbed. the attacker, believed Australian, was later arrested.

Christchurch Meta Stan Metz Merza Metta

Death of Tasmania Chief Justice Sir John Dodds

A Hobart cable reports the death of Sir John Dodds Chief Justice of Tasmania since 1898 aged 66. A London cable notes Thomas H Moore of Castletown Isle of Man informed he is residuary legatee of his cousin Mrs Townend of Christchurch who died recently. Moore is a Justice of the Peace and a widower with an infant.

Bishop’ Julius Hobart John Dodds Tasmania London Thomas H. Moore Casteltown Isle of Man Townend Christchurch

Steamer Kauri Aground After A Pacific Tide

Westport reports the Union Steam Ship Company coal steamer Kauri ashore north of the breakwater in squally weather. Entry at 6.40 PM left her riven by a westerly current, with damage uncertain. She drifted to a sandy beach 200 yards north, then moved a half mile farther, now fast ashore with few crew aboard. Captain Ruxton commands. A tug and inshore efforts are underway to refloat if possible.

Westport Union Steam Ship Company Kauri Iron Auckland E-Thie Ruxton

Vessel Flooded Near Westport With Cargo of Sugar

The ship is reported at Westport with No. 1 hold full of water and the engine room flooded. The vessel carries about 80 tons of cargo mainly sugar and general produce. The captain and crew await low water around four o clock to walk ashore.

Westport

Captain Ruxton Recovers Kauri After Grounding Off Westport

Westport reports Captain Ruxton and crew from the Kauri ashore at low tide. The steamer grounded on a level sandy bottom with the engine room filling rapidly. A westerly breeze and swell prevailed while the Terawhiti tug and Captains Stott and Burkett arrived at noon to aid refloating efforts.

Westport Ruxton Union Company Terawhitl Stott Burkett

Weather report shows frost and rain with changing winds

The Domain thermometer marks frost night and Pettetsa gauges record eight points of rain. A keen southerly wind prevailed. Day contrasts with a northwesterly spell. Meteorologist notes southerly winds rising to strong with possible showers and a likely hard frost tonight. Barometer rising.

Petstesas Government

Fire destroys residence of trainer in Christchurch yard

A Christchurch home once occupied by Mr K O Donnell a well known trainer was burned. Neighbours aided by deadening flames prevented spread to stables where horses were saved. The fire occurred in Mr Mason's Yardhurst residence in Mr O Borneail's absence.

Christchurch K. O'Donnell

Drunk and resisting police amid Ashburton court case

Joseph Black, a repeat offender, faced a magistrate charged with drunkenness and resisting police. He allegedly returned to Ashburton despite a three month ban, attacked Constable Anderson in Cameron Street, and was taken to the lock-up after a mud-streaked struggle. He pleaded guilty to both charges and was remanded with surety for £10.

Joseph Black Ashburton Emerson Black Snd Rakaia Chertsey Cameron Street C. , Anderson Newman Havelock Street Galbraith Gail

Kauri Crew Land Safely After Surf Rescue Near Westport

The steel screw steamer Kauri of 2833 tons gross, 6080 deadweight, was found bow-on to the sea after a perilous passage. All hands landed safely at 4 this morning through the surf. The captain and chief engineer could not report damage or cause while a survey is prepared. The Kauri, built by Furness, Withy in Hartlepool and launched in 1905, was bought by Union Steam Ship Co in 1912 to replace the Kotuku wrecked at Greymouth. Originally named Harmony, it was owned by C. W. Harrison & Co of London.

Westport Union Steam Ship Company Kotuku Greymouth Harmony Messrs.c. W. Harrison ,and Co Tondon Furness, Withy,and Co Hartlepool

Pacific mail routes shift as Oceanic introduces faster Sydney to San Francisco service

The Oceanic Steam ship Company will start ships on June 6 capable of 20 knots, linking Sydney to San Francisco in 16 3 days. The voyage from London to Australia could then take 26 days with connections, promising a five to six day saving. Subsidies from the Commonwealth Government may be added, as mail routes and Royal Commission views spark debate on ending attachment to the Suez route.

New Zealand Australia Suez Pacific Oceanic Steamship Company Sydney San Francisco Cunard United States London Oceanic Company Royal Commission

Railway Smash Charge Against Porter

Auckland June 28 Willian Donaldson porter in charge of the Witangamarino station faces a charge of manslaughter over the Main Trunk railway disaster. The Police Court heard evidence largely identical to the inquest into the victims' deaths. Donaldson pleaded not guilty and was remanded to trial.

Auckland Mada Willian Donaldson Witangamarino Trunk Raihway Danaldson Sipréilie

Imitation Sparks a Battle Over Valued Grammophone Brand

An advertisement defends the superiority of “His Master’s Voice” Gramophony as the premier instrument and record brand, warning that countless imitations copy the name and look while lacking the original quality. Dresden Piano Co. Ltd. of East Street Ashburton, with M. Spellerberg as manager, promotes the claims amid a crowded market.

Ilia Dresden Piano Company, Ltd East Street Ashburton WY. M Spellerberg Manazer

Otago Trawling Fleet Expands With Refitted Steamer

The Otago Daily Times reports three new trawlers fitted and ready to work the waters off the coast within days. The Moerangi of the Peninsula Ferry Company, rebuilt for fishing and deep sea work, will be captained by Haning with two experienced seamen. Galilee and Muriel follow, each between 40 and 50 feet long and solidly built. Fish are expected to flood the Dunedin market in the coming weeks.

New Zealand Dominion Buck Waunathaka Southland Gill Otago Otago Daily’ Times Peninsula Ferry Company Moerangi Haning Vasty Deen Galilee Dunedin

Bible in Schools Urged by Dunedin Synod

At a meeting of the Anoi Synod Dunedin. The resolution, carried unanimously, urges the Government to provide Bible instruction in schools.

BIBLE Dunedin England Southland

Great Peppermint Une and Camp Ceffes Stir Breakfast Appeal

A garbled ad-like snippet extols an easy to make beverage named Great Peppermint Une and Camp Ceffes. It promises quick breakfast relief, cheer, stimulation, and health benefits, with vague references to mornings, vitality, and outdoor activity alongside Woods.

Gas Explosion at Factory Kills and Injures Workers

A gas explosion at a Palermerton North factory injured workers including J Bell of Bell and Coz cordial manufacturers who entered a room with a light. The jet ignited causing burns. medical staff responded promptly and the victim is reported as doing as well as can be expected.

Palmerston Norte Even In J. ‘Bell Bell’ and Coz

Engineer's Sudden Death at Sea Near Gwborne

Frank Lemarquand died on board the steamer Anis while boarding earlier in the morning near Gwborne. He had been connected with the Tocat lightening service for many years.

Gwborne Frank, Lémarquand Karero Font Rove Anis Tocat

Unidentified swan found near West Anie area

A body of an unidentified swan was discovered this evening on property belonging to Mr Lara Karsen in Mau ricéville West. Police are investigating but have not identified the swan or its origin.

Masterton Ture Lara Karsen Mauricéville- West

Schoolmistress Commitment Tragedy in Christchurch

Robina McGill a 42 year old school teacher from Chan Corner Linwood Christchurch was found dead yesterday morning with throat cuts in a bathroom. She had been suspended a week earlier for an attendance register error and local troubles at Rotherham are thought to have driven her to suicide. The inquest verdict stated death by self inflicted throat wound while of unsound mind.

Christchurch Robina“ McGill Chan Corner H. W. .Bishop Smeror

Murder charge after alleged deadly dispute in Tengeses

News ledger recalls the arrest of Smith for the murder of his son in Tengeses. Accused claimed a heated argument over property led to a firearm threat and self defense, resulting in a fatal injury.

Pert Jar Prederick Smith Tengeses Fites

Murder in Sedan Body Found Near Bush Burial Attempt Suspected

Adelaide reports a body found in the bush at Sedan after six weeks dead from a bullet wound. Indications point to an attempt to burn the remains. The case is treated as suspicious with limited details released.

Mabn Sedan Adelaide

Wellington youth admits thefts from hotels

Hiram Dexter pleaded guilty to seven charges of theft of jewellery from hotels in Wellington. He was committed for sentence after police recovered all items except one ring.

Wellington Sune Hiram Dexter

Constable Johnston Fined in Desertion Case at Oamaru

John Johnston a constable pleaded guilty at the Polite Court to desertion from the police force. His counsel said he was misled by Inspector Mitchell about a resignation taking effect from the day of the test. Johnston was fined £25 and the case was dismissed.

Oamaru John Johnston Mitchell Dunedin Oamarn Johnstom

Hillionaire's Troubles and Adirondack Disputes

A court ruling upholds a poor man against a Rockefeller era figure over a New York Adirondack camp dispute. The affluent owner faced repeated malicious fires last year and refused offers to sell the cabin, keeping it amid ongoing tensions with enemies.

Rockefellér Adirondack Lavon

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