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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
4
Daily memoranda notes regional markets with entries for Farmers' Co operative Association and Henry Stephenson marts. Mentions Port Mart and Farm at Wakanui ale as listed locations.
The Governor's address at Parliament opening is described as lengthy and unremarkable with no mention of land reform. It promises continued public works and railway progress, while outlining council reform and an unchanged grant system. It notes potential elections, referendums on Bible readings in schools, and debates on licensing and rail efficiency.
Tonight events include Tinwald Town Board at 7:30 and His Majesty theatre shows at 8. Public Hall Methven screens at 8.30 with M.A. initials. The Ashburton Farmers' Union dance venue is A and P Rooms. Tinwald Domain Board gathers at 8. Mayfield Band Hall hosts an athletic sports club annual meeting.
A Guernsey cow at Gissath farm Benwyn Pa set a new world record by producing 1059 pounds of butter fat in a year, exceeding the Holstein record of 1058 pounds held by F F Weld's cow. The Gissath cow yielded 19 839 58 pounds of milk that year, with state and government inspectors certifying the record.
A recent report from Domain weather station notes a south westerly wind, intermittent rain, and a cold raw atmosphere. Frost was observed at four percent and the outlook predicts strong to gale southerly winds with heavy showers and snow at higher levels.
A reader questions the Tinwald housing project and property valuations. They compare a valued house they have not seen with a water-hole and an imported building, asking if it is being mistaken for a residence. They criticize water channels and roads and note local elderly energy.
A reader criticizes reliance on Digby Denham as Bible in Schools authority. The writer notes Hansard records show Denham voted for Bible reading in state schools in every division and compares this to Australian organizers. Dated Ashburton June 26 1914.
The article praises His Master’s Voice as the finest gramophone brand with a strong trade mark of the dog listening to its voice. It notes imitators arise when a superior article is shown, yet The Dresden Piano Company emphasizes the enduring quality and popularity of the original.
Delegates from the No-license Congress and supporters presented a memorial to Parliament House urging a simple majority for liquor licensing issues. Prime Minister promised a Licensing Bill, aiming for debate between Address-in-Reply and Financial Debate and to address King Country concerns.
London readers report many women including prominent social figures applying for seats at the Wells Bell boxing contest. The application wave has sparked debate over whether women should attend boxing events.
A prison inmate in a Massachusetts county jail died in his cell after a 15 day fast. The man, recently convicted for cruelly retreating his young son, died under penitentiary custody. Proceedings and location details are incomplete in the fragment.
A damaged early report states an automobile carrying three men and two women dashed into a body of water near West Point United States on June 25. The vehicle owner had purchased the machine days earlier and had invited friends for a ride.
A man found dead in a sheep dip near Mauriceville, identified only by a letter in his pocket addressed to C Wills. The body is not yet identified. He is believed to have come from Hawke's Bay.
The Dunedin inquests reveal David Darling dying in bed after a reported epileptic fit at a boarding house. A newborn male infant was found at Lake Logan with asphyxia under suspicious circumstances. In Timaru Archibald Campbell suffered serious injuries when a lift caused by a broken derrick span toppled trucks, breaking ribs.
Horace Cramond, former manager for Thomas Cook and Son, faced Magistrate Court in Wellington on embezzling 1435 pounds from February to May. Police say he absconded to Sydney during investigation. bail set at 500 pounds with two sureties of 250 each, remanded till July 3.
Wimbledon reports Daw son defeats Décugis 6-4 4-6 6-3 6-3 and Parka over Caridia 6-2 6-2 6-1 while Mavrogordato beats Doust 6-0 6-4 and Dunlop Harding win 9-7 4-6 6-2 6-1 in doubles Brookes Wilding advance on walkover with Wallis Myers Biddle.
Wellington June 26 Henry John Cameron a youth was today sentenced to four years reformative treatment at Invercargill on four charges of forgery and uttering Jeannie Lynne for theft was sentenced to 12 months hard labour
Christchurch notes mournful loss as John Mackintosh longtime chief of the Scottish Society passes away at Middleton residence after a long illness. Business circles and society members express deep regret at his death.
In Wellington on June 36 Walter Balzer was fined £50 or two months imprisonment for delivering an indecent document to a telegraph messenger.
Police Court to day remanded Bartley who was charged with assaulting pawnbroker P Metz with intent to commit. Read as statment of the case the accused was remanded for eight days for further inquiry and appearance.
Swanson of Barnett Street announces a new line of men s boats at about a third less than usual price for cash. The late waterside strike has disrupted small warehouses leaving them glad to accept reduced cash prices for goods.
The Methven sale held yesterday topped for quality with good demand for ewes and several fat lambs sold at varying prices. All Hines offerings sold but prices were generally poor for other stock. Notable lots included 263 six and tooth ewes at 5s 6d to 6d, 59 fat lambs at 17s 6d, and cows and heifers with springing stock priced between £6 6d and £9 10s.
London dispatch reports King Meterles abdicated due to illness and fatigue, transferring the throne to his second son Prime Alexander as Belgrade correspondent notes.
The Kaiser re opened the Kiel Canal after a reconstruction costing about £11,000,000 to facilitate passage of the largest dreadnoughts. The British fleet saluted as the imperial yacht Hohenzollern entered the canal.
Fragmentary report suggests an urgent measure discussed in the House of Lords regarding protection of girls and possible amendments involving bishops. The text is incomplete but notes pressure to pass a measure and refer to a debate in London on June 28.
Mr Atugh Wrighthan of Scotland confirms the acquisition of a Macquarie diary and a Lady journal. The diaries span India and Australia with twenty years of entries. Wright has bought the materials for the Mitchell Library in New South Wales.
In the appeal of Symere Commissioner of Tax, Lords Dunedin and Sumner reserve judgment. They indicate that income derived from trade does not alter its character when passing through trustees to the diaries.
A fragmentary dispatch notes a whaling expedition reaching near New Guinea with mentions of representatives and a syndicate preparing to explore virgin hunting grounds. Names appear garbled, but indicate international involvement and discovery efforts.
London June 25 report that Mr Hayes Fisher’s amendment to the bill was defeated by 303 votes with Labour and several Liberal members abstaining. The bill proceeded to a second reading amid opposition support from Liz Lakes White and others.
In New Plymouth on June 23 the Arbitration Court considered Ellen Smith s lawsuit against the New Zealand Express Company for 390 pounds compensation for the death of her husband. The dispute focused on whether the death occurred in the course of his employment, amid arguments about the risks of sleeping at a Carter’s house seven miles from a fire station. Counsel for the plaintiff argued a broad interpretation of arising out of employment, while the defense contended the murder risk was incidental to a carter’s invitation and not connected to the job. The judge reserved decision.
A fragmentary report describes a blaze at an Ingles property with smoke and injuries. A man suffers a headache and uncertain parade details, while a delayed Biz muster and a peppermint cure are cited as remedies or misdirections in the chaotic scene.
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