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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 04, 1913
Page
5
Ratepayer from Hampstead complains that the Town Board intends to cancel its scavenger contract and possibly shift work to road making. He warns arbitrary cancellation burdens ratepayers and urges a prudent, active manager to avoid hardship and improper conduct.
In Ashburton on March 3 1913 a reader questions whether Hayward's Picture Enterprise will donate all proceeds to the Captain Scott Memorial Fund or take a quota and requests a published balance sheet detailing funds raised and expenses.
The Majesty Theatre offered a full bi weekly lineup with Mrs Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin as the main film. A choir sang plantation songs and scenes from the Terra Nova arrival in Lyttelton were shown alongside The Memorial Service in Christchurch Cathedral. Buffalo Hunting in Indo China and Max Linder’s Wanted a Bearskin delighted audiences while The Fall of Black Hawk disappointed. Uncertain films Mrs Plummer Virago and Broncho Billy for Sheriff attracted fewer viewers.
Fuller and Bons announce a program at Theatre Royal featuring Star Karom’s A Tragedy of the Desert with Passing Shadows Daughter of Eve The Suffragette Sheriff Berne and the latest Pathe Gazette. Admission prices stay the same and the programme repeats Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings. company leased Wednesday night to another firm.
Barton Brothers Circus and Vaudeville Hippodrome now touring the south line. one Ashburton show Friday features Hanley Marguerite and Hanley continental troupe, the Paker Family from Ireland, Happy Jackies, Hugo Brankins billed as sole bare-hack somersault artist, and Miss Kathleen Baker among the cast.
A Christchurch telegram reports Webbinson, an elderly man, died last night under chloroform at Christchurch Hospital. He collapsed during an operation that was about to be performed. Weather signals indicate strong westerly winds, warm and sultry conditions with a falling barometer.
Berlin reports a government levy of 0.5 to 0.75 percent on property to fund military needs. The system aims to boost Austria’s army to 473,000 and France’s to 860,000. A Daily News correspondent notes Russia may keep 175,900 reservists, expanding total forces to about 1,750,000.
Bulgarian forces fired on the British steamer Moeris and also targeted French and Italian ships in the Sea of Marmora near Constantinople. French sailors were lightly wounded while the others escaped with minor damage.
Sydney March 3 The strikers rejected Carmichael offer left open to 2 o clock. Afr McGowan issued a proclamation urging citizens to aid the government to keep order and gas supply. Three thousand heat trade workers halted work for lack of gas. A mass meeting decided to resume with terms including cancelling the agreement the companies and union to apply for a Wages Board and a one shilling per day rise. Companies rejected terms but offered resumption scheme. workers rejected it. Negotiations continue with Australian Gaslight Company though North Shore chair says talks have broken down.
A terse dispatch from St. Petersburg dated March 3 quotes a Montenegro message to the Slavs stating the king’s forces will annihilate rather than retreat without capturing or evacuating Scutari. The notes reference arrivals received March 4 and 11.
The Westminster Gazette notes the Balkan war’s impact on armament competition but sees no rising prospect of a European war. It endorses a manifesto by German and French Socialists urging peace. Pall Mall Gazette criticizes German aggressiveness and calls for British preparation.
Sir Joseph Ward in London denies Admiralty failure in New Zealand to carry out the 1909 agreement and hopes the policy of contribution continues. He doubts New Zealand will join in maintaining the Australian fleet.
At a March 3 meeting in Christchurch the Canterbury Branch of the Navy League outlined plans to entertain the crew of H M S New Zealand arriving around April 12. Proposals include rail trips to Little River and Rangiora, a smoking concert in town, a public event at the Metropolitan Trotting Club or show grounds, and government support for special trains and sea transport from Lyttelton. The plan aims to involve citizens and provide for officer hospitality.
A union leader said he had been instructed to form a combination of wharf laborers coal tampers gas workers and coal miners to heat the bosses, signaling a planned collective action aimed at pressure or confrontation.
The Chief Justice spoke at Lord Chelmsford's banquet in the Town Hall noting the short toast list and that gas absence made light inevitable. The Lord Mayor urged the audience to be asked tomorrow to answer Shall there be light with Let there be light and back opinions by actions.
London reports that on March 2 the King attended the Army versus Navy rugby match held at the Queen's Club grounds. The royal presence highlighted the event as a notable Army and Navy contest in the capital.
The Indian surplus stands at 3 361 900. Opium revenue drops by 8 617 800. The Budget allocates 563 700 for education and 12 000 000 for railways.
Sydney reports Ma McGowen's proclamation urging public volunteers to help government maintain gas delivery amid industrial disruption. The Lord Mayor appeals for volunteers to assist gas companies, noting citizens are at risk and promising to serve four hours daily as a volunteer.
The 1912 birth rate in England and Wales was 23.8 per 1000. The death rate stood at 11.5 per 1000, with both figures forming a core demographic indicator of the period.
The article notes widespread disruption beyond boots, with clothing firms facing closures risking five thousand jobs. Gas works report hiring freezes as four hundred jewelers join the unemployed. Gas companies seek workers while police prepare to guard replacements and unions discuss potential legal angles on wage board raises.
Vienna reports Austria-Hungary proposes raising annual recruits by 0,000 to total 190,000. Hungarian newspapers strongly oppose the measure.
Berlin reports the Admiralty designates Cuxhaven as naval aviation hub and main Zeppelin station. A revolving airship shed will be built on Heligoland, 350 miles from the Thames, to allow entry from any wind direction, with the shed rising like a gasometer and remaining nearly invisible to ships.
Police evidence shows 375 letters were found at Mrs Fulham’s house as Clark admits receiving and replying to them. He confesses sending a drug to Mrs Fulham who administered it, planning illness to force his departure from the country. He later injected antidotes too weak to counter antipyrin, leading to Agra death. Mrs Fulham aided by giving partial doses.
At a Leeds railwaymen gathering MP J Thomas warned a national strike could start without notice to destabilize companies. Midland Company directors explain Richardson refused to add three waggons in January citing printed instructions and claim November changes did not conflict with Board of Trade rules, noting his defiant stance would halt operations if others followed.
Report from March 4 notes few free labourers started strike actions at gasworks with police protecting offerings. Pickets blocked approaches while crowds gathered. Strikers blame government promises to supply men for North Shore Company and fear extension of trouble. Carmichael says government negotiations settled. proclamation cited though executive authority questioned.
Paris reports an aviator was killed when his plane collided with the aerodrome while attempting to avoid a collision. The short report notes the fatal outcome and cites official remarks from the scene.
The monk Innocentius escapes Onigna Monastery in St. Petersburg area. Eight thousand followers, including women and children, march with him across snow in below zero cold seeking a "New Zion." Some die as Red Cross aid reaches the frostbitten group. Innocentius was later arrested at Archangel.
In London on March 3 about 8000 gathered for a salvage meeting in Hyde Park. A mob pelted Mrs Drummond with earth, five thousand at Wimbledon harassed speakers with horns and cries of duck them. A youth band charged the platform. police were overwhelmed but later rescued the suffragettes.
In Henningsdorf near Berlin a wire stretched across a road swept three people from a motor car, killing two of them. Berlin police investigate the ambush as a robber attack on a public road.
At Ashburton Yards weekly sale, fat sheep and lambs led the market with a large new entry of lambs, most held except 187. fat ewes and wethers also sold, while cattle yarded included twelve in fat pens and four in store pens with steers up to £7 12s 6d and cows to £8.
March 4 report describes a large counter demonstration in Piccadilly aimed at blocking a suffrage meeting. Students led the disruption with loud cries while police kept order, allowing suffragists to gain entry.
Five thousand suffragettes marched the streets led by Mr Jones in a long procession from New York to Washington to deliver a petition to Dr Woodrow Wilson after his inauguration.
The Daily Citizen reports the Midland Railway Company's defence of its stance as monstrous and immoral. The London dispatch notes the reaction and quotes a critic describing the defence as bloodthirsty and appalling.
Brussels reports a threatened general strike as a protest against troop strength. The Government orders 150000 tons of coal for state railways to be delivered by April 14.
A Cork gathering of the All-for-Ireland League adopted by acclamation a resolution moved by Lord Dunraven and supported by Mr Healy and Mr O'Brien declaring it the government’s duty to determine Home Rule for Ireland by consent. Mr O'Brien denounced the Home Rule Bill as rotten and unworkable. He claimed Ireland is financially worse off than under the Irish Council Bill.
Christchurch reports 28 of Islington strike workers selected and back on site with no union versus free labour reprisals. Timaru follows similar selection, others begin work. At Salington 32 of 68 workers are veteran mariners, and in Smithfield Picton Oamaru Burnside vacancies are filled. Pareora and Smithfield freezing works now full boards with old hands retained.
Sydney March 3 wharf labourers strike at Darling Island causes congestion and a penny drop in wheat prices as shipments slow and markets react to disruption.
Mr Petar Rowling, secretary of the Tilwarra Coal-miners' Union, attended a strikers mass meeting as talks extend the strike. The article notes possible intensified actions and union mobilization.
At a Christchurch meeting yesterday the Captain Scott Memorial Committee decided to wait on the Prime Minister to request a subsidy on the funds collected. The committee also urged local bodies to contribute to the memorial fund.
Dissatisfaction among Union Company fleet engineers in Wellington grows toward a critical point with potential widespread stoppage. A ballot favored drastic steps for higher wages and conditions aligned with Australian arbitration awards. Four hours notice may be given in Lyttelton and notices loom from Monowai Flora and Pateena crews as Institute officials stay reticent.
In Dunedin the Maitai engineers issue notices to the Union Company declaring intent to leave work. A 24 hour expiry is set at Lyttelton tomorrow. It is believed instructions not to sign were received too late.
Mararoa's engineers, seeking eight hours a day with overtime pay, demand rates matching Australian standards. The Federal Arbitration Court set the eight hour day with extra pay, but the company offers only up to 2 a month for excess hours. A large majority of engineers favor a strike as discussions continue.
Reports from Wellington say the premier intercedes as negotiations proceed with Massey to chair a meeting of parties tomorrow. Hopes rise for a settlement with the marines leaving the steamer within twenty four hours if accord is reached.
Takapuna's engineers have given twenty four hours notice to leave work. A telephone message from Ashburton states that persons are seeking passages to Wellington by tonight's steamer. The company could not guarantee the steamer would run.
The Commission will spend three or four days in Southland to gather information on tree types and potential commercial value. They aim to determine which trees to plant and seek practical support for forestry development and best-course recommendations.
The government is testing the Creed telegraph system in Sydney. It can print messages up to 120 words per minute.
In a brisk note the ad praises Regent cigars for their fragrance and purity. It suggests smiling while enjoying the smoke and hints at free gifts, mentioning a promotion related to inhaler use.
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