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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
3
West Australia and South Australia report ongoing rain with river steamers resuming after months. New Zealand footballers Glenn and Harper return to Perth amid mixed crowd reception including disapproval at a Welsh match. Plague case reported. travel disruptions noted. crowds criticized for barracking.
Wellington reports all available space in the Exhibition Buildings has been filled and an extension is planned to accommodate more applications. North Otago will be represented at Christchurch Exhibition with £2650 in hand. Oamaru Bay entrance to be designed in Oamaru stone and a request for 2000 feet of space is expected.
The Hon. J. McGowan reports a telegram from Messia Munro and AllanExecutive Commissioners confirming Canada will take 10 000 square feet in the main building of the New Zealand International Exhibition. Canada prefers the main building space over a separate annexe.
The monthly meeting chaired by J Harper reviewed Ashburton Rakaia and Rengitata water systems with flooding, maintenance needs, and upcoming May cleanups. It noted traffic bridge work at Ashburton, a Toner cross stock bridge plan, tenders for Maronan bridge, and petitions for telephone lines with cost estimates and department replies.
In a Mayfield case, William Wilson sues John Murison and another over the mare Belle. The court finds the defendants liable for £28 12s 1d plus costs, ruling the son acted as the father’s agent and that Martin had authority to transfer the mare.
The Ashburton Horticultural Society hosts the annual Autumn Show in Goldfellows Hall with 709 entries, locally sourced, despite poor weather. Cactus dahlias and decorated tables draw praise. John Davison's Lilium Aratum stands out. winners include Mr Pickford for best cottage garden blooms and Miss Follerton, Miss Shester, and Miss Hilda Friedlander for decorated tables. The event continues with a Temperance Band performance planned for tomorrow.
In Labour circles in Australia anxiety grows as High Court rulings shrink Arbitration Court jurisdiction and cases are struck off. The Labour Council reviews its stance amid calls to convene Parliament and revive industrial action, with some urging a general strike akin to 1850. Debate centers on securing reforms rather than litigation.
At Wancanot on March 2 the Chief Justice issued sentences for indecent assault and theft. Frederick Floyd received twelve months, John Forbes three years, and Tohiriri Negarangi fifteen months. The court noted drink as a factor in some cases.
No further developments in regard to the proposed boxing match between Machine Gun and Gladsome. The report notes the March 2 date but adds there are no new updates on scheduling or negotiations.
Day one at Wanganui yielded multiple race results with Pureis Weden Marguerite Apa Submarine and others placing in divisions. The day closed with a cold note on finances and a forecast of strong winds and rain ahead.
Advertising notes Mr Mellor displays fine footwear at low prices and urges readers to buy boots and shoes now before holidays. He claims the boots are of best quality and prices are very cheap, urging a prompt visit to secure bargains.
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