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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
3
In Brussels the Belgian Chamber backed Schol- Jacré by 76 to 66, asserting Belgium is its own master and not answerable to Britain or any other country. He refused to translate the British White Book on the Congo.
Lord Litalingow the Marquis of Linlithgow died suddenly in Pan where he spent the winter. John Adrian Louis Hope born 1860 became first Governor General of Australia and retired in 1902 when created Marquis of Linlithgow.
The Premier hinted at a Wages Board Bill and urged a tribunal with industry linked leadership to ensure continuity of work and prompt arbitration. The piece notes related items from Melbourne and Sydney about labor, population, and upcoming visits by military bands.
Fragmentary text notes Australia related politics and a government protest over the placement of names on a list of Commissioners of the Peace. The Premier claims the action is a protest against how names were listed, with no clear dates or further details available.
Whangarei reports the Gael steering rope accident injuring engineer David Sturrock leading to amputation after hospital care. In Napier, Henry Wilton dies in an inquest verdict of accidental death with a timber testing note. Christchurch records Sidney Merrett’s death from a February car-tram crash and injuries to Dr Diamond. Blenheim notes 14-year-old Magie Slipson dies from clothing catching fire. In Aotearoa, Lilian Britten dies after birth complications and a nurse’s delayed medical response. Whangarei later records a bogey accident. Elizabeth Reid dies from injuries, husband William Reid survives.
Napier March 2 Supreme Court sessions opened before Mr Justice Cooper with 33 charges against 25 persons. Two lads Percy Jones and Percival Hughes pleaded guilty to burglaries and were given two years probation on the first charge and to appear for sentence on the others with costs. Robert Clarkin also condemned in burglary and to be sentenced. Wi Korama received one year probation for breaking and entering at Waimoa.
A meeting of the local police considered the Public Service Superannuation Funds and Police Provident Fund. It was decided a conference of district representatives in Wellington would thoroughly discuss benefits and the legal position.
SORBONe having CLAIMS against 4. the Wetate of FAMES OSBORNE formerly of Tai Vapu but latterly of Willowby Retired Farmer deceased are requested to render particulars of the same in duplicate forthwith addressed to the executors care of the Undersigned A certificate should be appended to each Account that the Debt was owing at the time of the death of the said Jamey Osborne CHAS W PARNELL Solicitor for the Executors Ashburton Ashburton 2nd March 1908 BM THOS HY ELLIOTT of Ashburton desires to inform the General Public that he has Sold as from the 2nd March 1908 the Business of Coal and Firewood Merchant lately conducted by him to Mr A H Wield Mr Elliott while thanking the Public for past services wishes to be speal for his successor the same support as has been so liberally extended to himself during the last few years SIR H FIELD late of D Thomson having taken over the above Business hopes by strict attention to merit the same liberal support extended to his predecessor Dated at Alburton this 29th day of February 1908
An ad claims Wai-Rongoa water is the most valuable table water in New Zealand, surpassing foreign spa waters. It is pitched as a tonic for indigestion constipation liver gout and rheumatism with abundant natural gas and recommended by medical professionals for use at meals and by hospitals and shipping fleets.
In Wanganui on March 2 the Webb-Wreighter final yielded over £200 for each sculler from gate money plus state support. The organizers praised the arrangements as the best yet though weather could have boosted takings. Mressider left for Gisborne for a week long break with Webb also praising the event.
A 17 year old girl describes outdoor labour at Te Oranga Home including sawing cutting and splitting fir trees. She and fellow workers toiled four hours daily and sometimes used tools like pickaxes and choppers. The group has four prior cell detentions for various misdeeds. The inquiry continues.
In Greymouth on March 2, a morning meeting at Blackball yielded no agreement by noon. The Onion was the topic discussed as workers and officials sought a resolution.
A life buoy found on the beach at Helena Bay on February 28 bears the inscription Sis. Whangape Union Companys Dunedin. It had not been long in the water and no wreckage has been found. Police continue searching the area.
Wellington March 2. W J Culver inspector of factories at Nasser was fined £1 with 61 18s 6d costs for failing to vaccinate his six year old son. He had sworn vaccination would harm the child and the registrar pressed a stamp fee. The mover said he would rather risk his child’s health than submit to compulsory vaccination.
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