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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 28, 1905
Page
1
London reports total wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom at 2 055 000 quarters and for the continent at 2 160 000 quarters. Atlantic shipments amount to 40 000 quarters. Three Australian cargoes of wheat sold at the old 863 7d and 9305 104d respectively.
Public notices and local items describe electoral outreach by authorised agents in Ashburton, rifle team selections for a Farmers' Co-op match, Land Commission returns on Crown lands, and education visits by Professor Lichtwark. Social events include a dress ball at Arundel, a No License meeting, and sales at Strange's Agency.
The issue reports easterly winds and a looming front, business update: H W Robinson buys Triangle bakery and hires a top Christchurch baker. A cart bicycle collision injures a boy with minor bruises. Baptist and Primitive Methodist youths exchange talks. High School Board selects William Watters as headmaster after reviewing 33 applications. Blacksmith W T Kingston promotes Brown's Patent Steel Anti Slipping Shoe. Arcade Bicycles of Atalanta line to be auctioned next Saturday with full details in upcoming papers.
The Haka tere seniors lineup for the match with Rakata at Raketa tomorrow includes Makeig Childs McDonald Sparrow Thomas McHirea Reddington Houston Cox Morarity Haines Brown McGee Harper and Collins. The Ashburton Rugby Union calls for a collection in the Domain tomorrow to aid players injured in Union matches with hopes for generous support.
A disclaimer appears in Vorrespondene stating that the newspaper does not endorse or assume responsibility for correspondents opinions. It emphasizes that the views are those of the writers alone and not the publication.
A reader longingly supports the Rugby Union decision to create an Accident Fund and asks the public to fund the scheme, noting Ashburton’s limited football clubs and urging generous help to meet a long-felt need.
Auckland June 27 Magistrate Mr Kettle S.M. commits John Henry Fairall for trial on a manslaughter charge in the killing of Arthur Henry Burfoot after a fight. He notes the case is technical manslaughter and urges legislative provision for such results. Bail set at £25.
The taking of evidence on the petition to declare the 1902 Chalmers local option poll void was continued today. It is expected the hearing will be concluded tomorrow.
A brief item notes Por Bronchial Roughs using Woode's Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy. The piece records a quirky medical quackery style claim and public reception in a small town column.
A large Ashburton audience attends the Silver Jubilee of Rev. J. J. O'Donnell with Bishop Grimes and local dignitaries. A testimonial includes an illuminated address, a 300 pound cheque, and an automobile gift. Speeches praise his 25 years of church leadership, debt repayment, and parish development amid Catholic and non-Catholic support.
A special Ashburton A P Association meeting was held yesterday afternoon with over twenty members. The President moved that the revised rules be confirmed, a motion carried unanimously after discussion. A letter from former President T Harrison presented a framed photo of Winter Show Committee members, and thanks were given for the gift.
Fifteen members attended the ordinary meeting with several apologies. Discussions covered upcoming Marlborough and Timaru shows, Wellington conference dates, and a resignation offer from Mr Spray under review. New members were elected including George Stoddart and A J Gudeell. The group debated hackney stallion show classes and room renovations for the association headquarters. the meeting adjourned after plans for improvements and future shows.
Report of a cricket match where Tramper and Duff opened for the colonials, Tramper scoring five tourers and Hill reaching a rapid hundred in an hour of play. Innings totaled 380 before rain halted Warwickshire's second innings. Australian batsmen Trumper Hill Noble Moorhouse and Quaife contributed, Cotter took seven wickets in the innings while Hargreaves led Warwickshire bowling with several breakthroughs.
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