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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 02, 1920
Page
4
Washington February 28 President Wilson will respond to the Amilies Adriatic Note next week The United States Government will continue to adhere to its original position and stance on the matter.
The Daily Telegraph reports the idea of banishing the ex Kaiser to a remote island is abandoned and Holland now weighs moving him farther from the frontier to a safer location.
Berlin generals and admirals sign a telegram stating they will not surrender to any foreign power as it would betray Germany’s honour. They demand the early assembly of a German Court to guard Germany’s honour with signatories including Ludendorff Falkenhayn von Kluck and Tirpitz.
A Helsinki telegram reports the Soviet Government has imposed strict discipline in factories with meal breaks limited to twenty minutes and severe punishments for minor offences. The message notes iron-bound control and harsh penalties as part of the new regime.
Details from Press dispatch describe an assault on the Timor league constabulary barracks near a railway station. A band of 40 to 80 armed men attacked at midnight with guns and bombs in a four hour fight. Three attackers were found dead nearby and one severely wounded, with seven more wounded reported as removed. The attackers blocked roads and cut telegraph lines and used railway wagons as improvised armored cars.
The State Department reports Turkish forces in Cilicia cut the railroad beyond Adana and massacred about 5000 Armenians. They fought a pitched battle with French troops, who were driven back at Marash.
Reports from London and Washington summarize wireless telephony tests, a gas mantle customs ruling, and political shifts. Lord Readings court ruling cites wartime law on Dutch gas mantles made in Germany. Sir Robert Borden plans uncertain return to Ottawa. In Japan, the Diet is dissolved after parliamentary conflict over franchise extension.
Commercial notice from March 2 reports wool sales totaling 145 000 ales offered and about 138 000 wad sold. Withdrawals came mainly from lower crossbreds while competition remained strong. Fine crossbreds edged below January rates and medium to coarse fibers fell up to 7 percent.
Report from Paris on February 27 notes railway strikers reveal aims at nationalisation, with the General Federation of Labour withholding recognition. The strike spreads across the trenches and systems while the government treats railway workers as soldiers in a widening conflict.
Sydney reports the Labor Council's appointed committee recommends a Disputes Committee to investigate strikes and decide justification or timing. If its decision is disobeyed, the striking union loses assistance. The union should notify the Council before striking while the Miners Federation seeks an 80 hour week.
In the House of Commons Sir Rh Horne argued for removing the dread of unemployment as he moved the second reading of the Unemployment Insurance Bill. He noted 1911 coverage at two and a half million people including nine thousand women, with 1916 extension increasing insured to around three and three quarter million, including a million women. The new proposals would raise coverage to about twelve million with a contributory scheme and separate 15d contributions for health and unemployment.
In Melbourne March 1 Senator Thomas told the Northern Territory Inquiry Commission that no incidents in his tenure as Minister for Home Affairs would alter his opinion of Dr Gilruth. He found Gilruth loyal to White Australia and leasing policies and knew of no misrule or acts not aimed at Territory settlement and development.
The Band Contest opened in Dunedin with Alexandra's Second Regimental Band retiring due to conductor G Buckley's illness. Winners include W Fellion Woolston and T Williams St Kilda for bass and solo categories, plus top placers in trombone and tenor horn events as results spill from March 1 and 2 reports.
Mr A Stevens stationmaster at Rotorua has been informed his transfer to Rakaia has been cancelled. Prior to leaving for Wellington, Mr W Clark was hosted by friends and given a gold mounted tobacco pouch. Evangelist Mr Herbert Booth due in Ashburton by 5.50 p m express will conduct a mission and stay with Mr J H McDonald Allenton. A Wellington message from Welsingfors reports an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Lord Acton, the British Minister to Finland.
The date for the My A. H. Magson furniture sale has been changed to Thursday next March 4 1920. Details of the sale are advertised on page 8 of this paper.
European parliamentary party toured Rarotonga on Friday inspecting plantations and copra processing. Arikis signed a representation invitation on liquor and cohabitation laws. Sir James Allen criticized smuggling and pledged action. Traders accused the Government Agent of insults as proceedings grew dramatic.
Wellington reports the colonies secretary confirms a deal between the Nauru phosphate island company directors and the Imperial Government. Effective July 1, the deposits and business will be taken over as a going concern with New Zealand converting phosphates to superphosphates at Onehunga and other Dominion plants. Output aims for 100000 tons annually at Onehunga and 60000 to 70000 tons elsewhere. Sulphur supply and freight costs affect price. conversion on the islands not feasible due to lack of sulphur.
A Manila bound influenza case is reported aboard the Komagata Maru. The vessel has been placed in quarantine. In Melbourne authorities note Navigation Act provisions commence tomorrow but may not be enforced. A forthcoming proclamation could suspend the Act until June 30. Shipping resumes have pushed potato prices down by eight pounds per ton while maize prices fall per bushel.
South Australia trails Victoria in the Sheffield Shield as Adelaide shows Pellew's 271 and Rundle 53 and Smith 60 in a standout batting display. Bowling figures include Mullet 2 for 0 and Byone 2 for 130 amidst a partial scoreline.
The Ashburton bricklayers announce their annual match against the carpenters on Saturday. Players listed include Andrews, Crum, Crammond, Hickey, Sbell, Inwood, Jarey, Kidd, Moody, Ockleshaw, Porter, Fitzgerald, Funge, Wishart, Stills (2).
At a March 11 and 25 sports meeting the Ashburton a School plans to accept the headmaster's attendance for school swimming and athletics. A Wellington boot maker noted a price rise for hides will push up boot costs, risking cancellation of orders for 27,000 pairs, as market prices soar.
The Prime Minister says the new bread price scheme is not final until his Wellington return. The Board of Trade has approved a rise in flour prices by £3 a ton and bread by 2d per loaf, with millers' subsidy kept at £2 17s 6d a ton. Dunedin bakers report rising overheads and fear bread costs unless subsidies rise.
Prices for flour brand and pollard are arranged with the Board of Trade and proposed for gazetting if government approves. Current and proposed prices are listed, with a 2 percent cash discount on the tenth day of the following month and new rules on booking limits and monthly delivery.
Dominion news notes the public recognizes higher hide costs will push boot prices up. Wellington retailers face record demand for Hoard of Trade standard boots with traders hinting 50 to 60 percent increases soon. Premier denies justification for panic.
The Arbitration Court in Wellington fixed a minimum weekly wage of £4 for journeymen in the tailors trade and set piecework rates per hour. The decision, valid for a forty four hour week with Shops and Offices Act exceptions, includes specific hourly rates for cabinetmakers upholsterers chair and pram makers machinists woodcarvers turners and framers and for labourers and apprentices with yearly scales through the fifth year.
A conference of employers and workers in all printing trade departments excluding the typographical section ended with an agreement on key terms. It fixes hours at day 45 and night 42, sets wages for journeymen bookbinders and others with regional bonuses, outlines progressive female pay, overtime rates, and a two year currency from April 2 next.
Barker Robinson aged 30 was riding a motor cycle when he crashed into a train at Claudelands crossing. He sustained serious injuries and was taken to Waikato Hospital with a fractured leg and multiple cuts to his head and body.
Char. W. Purnell defends his stand against high‑pressure water and costly sewerage plans. He recalls past electric light success, disputes Mr Watt’s cost figures, and argues for a cheaper, unified system across Hampstead Allenton and Ashburton. He warns against private‑style charges and defends public service aims.
A reader argues for underground drainage in Ashburton, challenging Purnell and comparing towns like Whakatane and Patea to show that sewer projects do not ruin property values. The letter contends open channels harm sanitation, urges adoption to improve health and attract residents, and warns against bankruptcy fears.
A letter from A C Pilbrow questions septic tank treatment for sewage. He argues liquefaction and gas release do not kill typhoid germs and worries about effluent entering streams if river courses change. He contends the disposal method may not improve sanitation despite the scheme.
It has been computed that Stradivari produced more than 1000 instruments in his long life. An English firm has located no fewer than 540 of these violins violas cellos and other fiddle family instruments. Stradivarius was born in 1644 and died in 1737 making many pieces over 200 years old.
An inquest at Rakala hospital investigated the February 24 accident that killed 49 year old Alexander Gordon. Witnesses described a cart incident, epilepsy history, and a fatal intestinal obstruction from paralysis of the bowels. Coroner Mr J Caw returned a verdict of death from the medical cause with condolences to the family.
The Ashburton High School Board met to review the £6000 loan balance, re opening details, and enrolment figures. New entrants total 70 with 48 boys 22 girls, preparatory pupils 7 boys and 1 girl. main roll 173. free places 160. fee paying 10. Staff changes include Miss Simiin as home science mistress and Belshaw resigning for Hawera Technical School. Miss Kerr to lead prep. Plans discussed for greenhouse and private lab. a grant from the Department was recommended. Examination results noted with several scholarships and free places awarded. attendance of 30 boarders at Rectory and 16 at the Hostel. Monthly meetings moved to the school. visiting committee appointed.
The advertisement touts Cathedral Essence as a superior flavouring for all meals. It claims high concentration and savings, noting a large bottle yields more value than importers’ essences.
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