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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
4
Readable fragments indicate a residence on Cameron Street with references to surgery and a phone code H4. Details are unclear but suggest a brief local advisory notice or classified notice item.
Community auction listings announce a Saturday sale at the Farmers' Co operative Association and Henry Stephenson's marts. A second sale focused on the Wakanui farm completes the weekend schedule with farm goods and livestock on offer.
Listings show Masonic Hall 7.30 Bowling Club annual meetings His Majesty's Theatre 8 pictures Tomorrow NM Court 10.15 am Miss McKee's Schoolroom 3 15 minutes Children’s League Tinwald Town Board 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre 8 pictures Public Hall Methven 8.80 MA annual dance opportunity.
Note replies to correspondents on bowling coverage. The item mentions that a soap advert may appear tomorrow and that it is too late for publication but fair comment on the bowlers is unlikely.
The Ashburton Guardian argues against placing municipal abattoirs on a South Street site within the borough. It cites resident disturbance, traffic through town outskirts, safety risks for children, and adverse effects on the Greater Ashburton scheme, urging Council oversight before Ministerial approval.
Reports from Wellington state Mr Massey put the New Zealand section building cost at £3500 for the Panama Exhibition, £1000 over the original estimate due to high San Francisco material prices. Wellington Farmers' Meat Co director Mr J Cooper notes a record year for sheep and lambs killed, with cattle slaughter up 150 percent over last year. Meanwhile, education and rail freight issues surface in local boards and meetings across Palmerston North and Masterton.
The council agrees the site is satisfactory for a project but refuses to assume ratepayer objections. It backs Dr Christian's view that the council should decide on site suitability before requesting the Department's expert opinion.
In Dunedin Police Court Leo or Arthur Borenoff alias Arnold Copeland alias Albert Bernstein appeared charged as an idle and disorderly person with insufficient means of support. He pleaded not guilty as prosecution details alleged he sought aid from Jewish groups and a ship purser’s funds. Magistrate remanded the case until Saturday to hear hospital evidence.
The King and Queen tour the Midlands visiting Nottingham Mansfield and Welbeck. MPs J Craigie W Nosworthy and T Buxton cross to Wellington for Parliament opening. Fr J J O'Donnell of Ashburton visits Queenstown for the Silver Jubilee. Ashburton Borough School Committee backs Misa Menzies of The Grange Opawa for First Assistant Mistress, Hornby School, as retiring Willis ends service.
The report describes a heavy frost after a calm night with a south westerly wind. Ice coated still water at Domain. a sunny day with hazy clouds and a keen atmosphere. The forecast expects variable to strong breezes turning west to south, increasing cloud and possible rain within 16 to 20 hours as barometers fall and then rise.
The Rev Everard Digby vicar of St Agguthas Shoreditch is not master of ceremonies at the Wells versus Bell heavyweight bout. The match involved Bombardier Wells and Colin Bell with coverage received June 25 from London.
The Rest of England defeated their opponents by an innings and 189 runs. Hitch bowled five for 51 in the second innings, delivering a notable performance on June 24.
Larsen beats Harding 6-3 7-5 6-8 Parke defeats Lowe 6-1 6-8 6-4 Brookes defeats Ritchie 6-1 6-0 6-1 neta beat Heyden 8-6 0-6 7-6 Doust and Morton beat Dunlop and Aitchison 6-4 6-3 Yencken brothers defeat Simon and Goldesborough 6-4 6-3 6-3. Brookes and Ritchie match noted for fierce volleys and sharp net play.
Fine weather and improved course boost attendance at Napier Park Racing Club. Restadts reports Brooklands Handicap won by Bodenhem by a half length in 1 minute 20 seconds after strong finishes from Pursefiller and Ranfurly. Waiohika Hurdles sees Matawere win by two lengths in 2 minutes.
A telegram from Douglas Co confirms the Douglas machine won first, second, fourth, and sixth in the Junior TVE. The report claims this proves the Douglas is unrivalled for reliability and the premier lightweight. New models have arrived and are on display at Mr G H Carsons Tancred Street agency.
Fire at Smith and Smith premises in the Octagon Dunedin causes heavy losses. Gas stove origin suspected in the middle flat office. Stock, fittings, books, and strong-room suffer extensive damage. Estimated total damage around £1500 with renovation costs near £3000. Insurance covers £9000 on stock and £2500 on building.
The fourth session of the 18th Parliament opened in Wellington in fine weather with His Excellency the Governor present. A guard of honour and royal salute marked the ceremony as the Speech from the Throne was read and Parliament declared open.
The Speech to Parliament praises widespread prosperity across pastoral, agricultural, and industrial sectors. The Prime Minister notes strong trade, land settlement, railway expansion, and educated island possessions, with plans for road and park development and renewed measures on smallpox, public works, and constitutional reform.
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