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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
3
The Ashburton Coronation events resumed after rain disrupted Thursday plans. A large procession led by Major Dolman gathered crowds of townsfolk and Territorials with cadets and bands, followed by a tree-planting at the fernery and a day of sports and civilian participation despite foul weather.
The Wire Brigade joins a torchlight procession with fireworks display. A patriotic concert by combined bands is at the Rotunda and a bonfire near the Borough Council Chambers will add to the illumination. Country children travel to town under parents and teachers for the event. County Chairman John Lambie reports a governor’s telegram confirming telegramOf congratulations.
The mayor received a telegram from MP Mr William Nosworthy regretting his inability to participate in the postponed celebrations. He wished the General Committee success in carrying out the revised programme and the meg angle forward to acknowledge the people’s rights and royalties.
A thousand colonial troops including New Zealanders visited Windsor Palace under Lord Cheylesmore. Two Templars NCOs received two months hard labour for stealing money and jewellery from tents of colonial officers at Chelsea during the Coronation procession. Most Australians plan to return next week.
The King visited Norwich as President of the Royal Agricultural Society and received an ovation. Large crowds attended as the Commonwealth showed state products including Victoria fleeces and wine, New South Wales grains, and Western Australia butter. The King spoke with officials and expressed interest in Western Australia attracting emigrants.
Washington June 28 The defeated Penrose motion proposed delaying votes on three tariff measures July 24 26 and 28 to pressure Taft on reciprocity The Recipicity Bill advanced in a swift Senate move and drew protests as the committee of the whole limited debate and moved the bill back to the committee stage.
In open golf, M Scott of Victoria qualified for the second stage after 36 holes with 158, while Clyde Pearce 165 and Bruce Pearce 472 did not. Lords vote Cromer amendment to create a joint committee on money bills by 183 to 44. Laura Alsip suit to claim Lucky Baldwin fortune dismissed. Smuggling scandal alleged involving ten society figures with goods worth half a million sterling evading duty. names withheld.
Brisbane reports Blair Athol coal mine at Clermont struck by fire with efforts to extinguish failing. Ottawa dispatch says Port Hood Nova Scotia sea burst into a colliery forcing abandonment and making the mine useless.
Lincoln Beachy, a Californian aviator, biplaned over Niagara Falls and into the gorge beneath the steel bridge, landing on the Canadian side. He said he planned to retest the stunt, following a feat described as the first bird man to dare the Falls.
For sale by public auction on Saturday July 1 1911 a 15-20 horse power Darracq motor car with hood and accessories in excellent order no reserve sale at 11 30. Also window frames sash door frames 19 doors various sizes mantle pieces staircases and sundry timber fittings all best kauri.
A detective pressed Mrs Ortie McManigal to testify for the prosecution in the Los Angeles Times dynamiting case, causing her to swoon and later remain in hysterics. The husband was urged to influence her, while the defense attorney fought back, claiming detectives were pressing the witness for their own aims. The woman refused to give evidence.
We have only two of these Belgica Lamps left and future shipments are delayed. Buy now for economical light with no chimney, smoke, or odor. 50 candle power lamps priced at 30 shillings and 70 candle power at 35 shillings. Order now or call to reserve.
A listing of numerous jam flavors, marmalades, and canned fruit items including Nectarine, Plum, Gooseberry, Damson, Quince, Peach, Black Currant, Raspberry, Apricot, and Raspberry and Apple, with prices and tin sizes. Also mentions flour, oatmeal, and dried fruit selections and associated brands.
A report to be presented to the City Council tonight details sensational conditions in Auckland food outlets. Inspectors cite flooded kitchens in hotels and restaurants, dirty butcher shops, rampant rats and rotten meat, and a gutter leak over bakehouse tables with dead rats found in red boxes.
Ottawa reports Mr Borden, leader of the Opposition, has outlined the Conservative party program. If returned to power at the coming elections the party will back preferential Empire trade with a common defence plan and referendum on major questions. It also calls for reform of land grants to syndicates abolition of bonuses on growing industries and tariff protection while pledging to oppose reciprocity.
Wellington reports the Health Conference urged passage of a State provision for detention of confirmed drunkards in farms or industrial homes as punishment and family support. The plan ties detention length to convictions and directs earnings to Charitable Aid Boards. It also calls for steps to pursue deserters of wives and illegitimate children and assign them to work.
Mails from the New Hebrides say authorities cannot capture two insurrectionary chiefs and Europeans in North-east Santo are in danger. A tidal wave at North Santo destroyed twelve houses and smashed the mission motor launch.
The government accepts the first order for bricks from Presa Association-Copyright. They will supply 100000 bricks at 26s per thousand, about a fourth cheaper than the current supply from the combine. The manager aims to cut to 7s per thousand after a complete plant is built.
In the first round at Wimbledon Marsh defeated Stoddart 6 4 64 6 7 6 7 63. In the second round Quill beat Adams 6 3 6 1 7 5.
At Napier on June 29 the second day of the Napier Park meeting produced clear weather and good going. Attendances were fair as Brooklands Hack Handicap winner Mou ton Girl I beat Golden Age and Loch Mabin by a length in 1 min 25 45 sec. Waiohiki Hack Hurdles saw Donzell prevail by four lengths over Tina Toa with Polynices third in 38 min 5 45 sec. Winter Oats racing concluded with Projectile taking first ahead of San Plaie and Humming Bird by a length and a half in 1 min 41 sec.
Keith Stewart Grant aged eleven was killed when a dray wheel passed over his head at Mangawhare Hotel this morning. He was seated on the shaft and was jolted off. Death reported as instantaneous.
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