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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
3
London June 26 the London County Council passed a resolution by 66 to 45 to inform music hall proprietors that the continuance of living statuary is undesirable. The vote was reported via press association telegrams noting the council’s stance.
Ten bombs were thrown in succession in Finan Square Willis as it filled with people. Many were killed or wounded and widespread damage caused terror and panic among bystanders. The attack is reported by Press Association.
The Central Committee severely censured M. Albert for his conduct in Paris including accepting a hundred francs from M. Clemenceau. It rejected Clemenceau's overtures and condemned his measures as insufficient. Albert is losing influence.
At the Colonial Institute in South Kensington 2 590 attendees gathered in Lord Elgin’s absence as subscribers presented Sir Frederick Young with an illuminated address and a thousand pins in recognition of his 90th birthday and 37 years of service to the institute.
London reports that on June 26 Lord Tweedmouth informed Mr Bent the Admiralty knows of no vessel suitable as a Victorian training ship but would make inquiries. The note appeared in dispatches dated June 26 and 27 noting ongoing naval preparations.
Melbourne June 27. The High Court decides that children of Chinese born abroad are not entitled to waivers of the provisions of the Restriction Act because their parents are domiciled in Australia.
Sydney reports the Premier stating that the state's pastoral production last year reached £19,748,000, up £5,018,000 from 1891. A third of the total derived from wool ships arriving at coastal ports.
Last night the Powerful received wireless messages from the Challenger in Hobson's Bay. The exchange hints at ongoing tension between the vessels amid a standoff in the bay.
Sixteen hundred applications from across the colony were received for four Norsewood district sections. The successful applicants listed are Eligabeth Clark, Lars Olwen, Charles Thomas, and James Fell.
The Tariff Bar committee after interviewing wholesale houses in Dunedin soft goods asks Wellington to simplify the tariff. They seek uniform duties, removal of anomalies, and equal treatment across cottons silks woollens haberdashery and hardware. The report urges the Minister of Customs to adopt a simplified, unified tariff structure.
Auckland Trades and Labour Council agrees to cooperate with other unions to urge the Government to enter immediate competition with the Flour Trust and recommends affiliated unions to join the effort.
Wellington June 27 Parliament opened by Governor Lord Plunket who quoted the Imperial Colonial Conference stating dependencies to be administered separately from Crown colonies. He announced possible change of New Zealand from colony to Dominion pending parliamentary resolution.
A southwest wind ranged with gale like force and drifting sleet through the night. Today it remains exceedingly cold with a bitter wind and no precipitation.
During yesterday's gale heavy seas demolished part of the new breastwork at Manganui while Auckland and suburbs suffered fierce winds all night. Fences and trees were toppled as the West Coast stayed stormy. The Rotoiti's South departure was postponed and the Rarawa's start is doubtful. The Albatross ran aground at Ponsonby wharf, breaking it in half.
Turner died after being exposed to steam while sleeping near a steam pipe at Tramway Board premises. An inquest returned death from heart failure for Mrs Creed who died while hanging clothes in Kaikorai Valley. A builder Henry Garrett’s partner was found dead at Pelichet Bay with a revolver and a bullet wound, suspected self-inflicted. Garrett had recent head pains.
Newcastle reports a derailed van on the Abeldare private line crossed a bridge in its derailed state. After safely crossing, couplings broke and the van toppled onto the line. A following carriage telescoped with one passenger, Marshall, seriously injured and another slightly hurt.
The Admiral orders the Cambrain to keep contact with the cable at Noumea and the Encounter to Sydney from New Zealand, ready to assist the Pyramus. No news from the vessel since the Tsian left. another tow attempt failed to move the cruiser, with heavy projectiles and ammunition removed.
The Arab, commanded by Captain Farrell with four crewmen Sneholm Shostrom Chapman and Moyer, reached Jervois Bay. It is unclear if one man remained in Sydney. The Botany Heads wreck remains unidentified.
Passengers on a Parnell Hill tram experienced a sensational incident when the switch failed twice causing the car to roll downhill toward an approaching tram. The conductor applied the ratchet brake, and several riders leapt off injuring themselves slightly before the runaway was stopped safely.
Mr Massey told the Post after touring the Main Trunk line that rails could be laid through by the end of 1908. He doubts viaducts pose insuperable obstacles, denies desert claims, and notes rich pumice lands and timber suitable for a century. He praises the country’s scenic assets and predicts strong passenger traffic and a profitable Stratford connection.
All intending members of Ashburton Tent Independent Order of Rechabites to meet at Arcade Chambers on IRE Day Evening Next at 7 30 for the formal constitution of the Tent.
The report shows a general decline in meat values with Canterbury mutton at 44d, Napoleon, Wellington and North Island at 3ed, lamb at bid 5d, beef hindquarters 33d and forequarters 34d.
About 2000 to 3000 sheep entries were cataloged with low buyer turnout. Prices fell from the previous week as many lot entries were passed. Lambs sold from 10s to 16s 6d with varied results. store lambs mainly 7s 6d to 9s, fat ewes around 10d to 1s 1d, and fat wethers overall weak with several lots unsold.
Messrs Wrcedlander Bros conduct a clearing sale on James Tirown s Netherby farm offering 222 fat lambs 8s 0d to 9s 6d 102 ewes at 6s 6d 102 does at 20s 6d 76 does at 19s 0d 182 does at 11s 3d 26 fat ewes 15s 3d. Cattle include cows at 2 to 8 pounds, fat heifers and steers from 3 5s to 5 0s. Horses fetch up to 45 pounds. Pigs two porkers 30s each. Implements include various harrows ploughs grubber rollers drills binders dray and related gear with prices from 3 14s to 30 pounds.
Both Lionheart and Contender recorded victories at Aspendale Park while The Swimmer was defeated by Maine in the Steeplechase race.
Napier on June 27 reports fine weather for the Napier Park races. Winners include Hace Hurovis-Golden Comb with Pretty Maid second and divisions listing Ald 16s and £1 1s. Other races show Perann Hanpttar-Martyriuw first, Ten geroa second, Waipu third with Time 1.43. Stewands Lady Warwick won ahead of Moloch and Hatley with Time 0 4-5. Division results include Srmer Lechase Romany Lad first, Belair second, Hika'voa third with Time 7.33.
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