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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 29, 1907
Page
3
Arthur Morgan president of the Queensland Legislative Council is created a Knight Bachelor in London on June 28. In Nelson on June 29 all ships in port hoisted sails to honor Aly James Mills of the Union Company for receiving knighthood.
The Baroness Meichardstein applies for judicial separation from her husband on grounds of cruelty and misconduct. A letter from her late father Sir Blundell Maple shows he paid the Baron's debts totaling £66,000 within 18 months of marriage and provided an allowance of £70,000. The petitioner states she undertook obligations of £200,000 to meet his liabilities.
Sydney reports Ashfield council clerk Glassop, arrested in New Zealand, sentenced to eleven months in prison. Sculling notes praise Webb as a promising rower with graceful style, though he struggles with a sharp start. Melbourne dispatch notes Mail Syndicate offering £25,000 extra security if federal penalties are avoided and Victoria fails to ratify guarantees.
Melbourne June 29 Mr Deakin tells Australian Native Association the Empire must stay bound to the Imperial Navy. He says no move would sever Australia from Britain and urges a policy to strengthen the fleet as a duty to defend the Empire and keep it secure for future generations.
In a June 29 manifesto the Independent Political Labour League calls for state or municipal control of bread supply, arguing private enterprise fails to serve the needy. The group notes wage growth lagging behind living costs and urges workers to support League candidates next election. Bread price in Ashburton will drop to 7d less from Monday, with 6d booked.
The body of William McGlashan about fifty was found in his Forth Street home this morning with a double barreled breech loader between his legs. It is believed to be suicide. He was a single man with property in Forth Street and Woodhaugh.
The Navua encountered a cyclone at noon on Wednesday and endured a harsh experience. By Thursday morning a propeller packing failed and water flooded the tunnel and engine room. Captain McLean steered back to Auckland for repairs, and the vessel performed bravely through the storm.
A midday collision on the engine shed track involved two engines travelling slowly after a signalmen misunderstanding. One bogie derailed and both fronts were damaged. Driver C Reeves sustained a minor head injury from a coal limp.
Wheat prices firm as European harvests lag five year averages and cargo demand rises to 34s 6d. Bradford wool remains firm with varied moves among merino combings crossbreds and clothing. Dalgety and Co notes higher combing merino prices and lower clothing and crossbred prices. A Copenhagen quotation for brtter shows no change. R D Johnston promotes a cycle sale offering discounts on new and second hand bikes and accessories.
Balloting of the Wangapeka settlement selections completed yesterday with all choices disposed of. Applications cited came from Ashburton Timaru Otago Canterbury and other districts.
In Christ Church on June 29, dullar a fruiterer and boardinghouse keeper, raided by police, was found guilty at the Magistrate's Court for sly grog selling and fined £50 or one month imprisonment. He was convicted and discharged on the idle and disorderly charge. A man named Fogerty present during the raid was remanded.
The South Canterbury Poultry Society show in Timaru opened yesterday and runs today. Entries total 332, down slightly from last year, with Silver Wyandottes and White Wyandottes among top prizewinners. Timaru exhibitors, including F C Hack and G H Blair, dominated several classes, while Ashburton participants claimed prizes in Leghorns, Orpingtons, and other breeds.
Large attendance at the NA Farmers' Co operative yards weekly sale with strong poultry and pig entries. Prices ranged with hens from 1s to 2s 1d per bird and purebred fowl at higher rates, pigs showing weaners to workers at various shillings, and produce prices for potatoes onions and wheat noted alongside meat prices for mutton lamb and beef portions.
Special meeting on June 7 1907 passed by laws under The Counties Act 1886 to regulate licensing of vehicles for hire within Ashburton County. The resolution to be submitted for confirmation as a Special Order at a meeting on August 2 1907 at 11 am in the Council Chamber Baring Square Ashburton. Public may inspect the draft by laws at Council Offices during office hours until August 2. F Mainwaring Clerk June 28 1907.
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