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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
3
A fragment argues against claims that Lord Tweedmouth would be swayed by Kaiser's emissaries, noting other papers seek only superficial illumination and stressing independence amid Machiavellian schemes.
David E K Pritchard secretary outlines union stand against Mr Leitch and the mine management. He claims dismissals were improper and questions the Arbitration Act breach while urging protection for reinstated workers and broader industrial freedom. The letter cites ten hour shifts, track duties, and criticism of government and press.
King Leopold retains ownership of 40 000 hectares in the Mayumbe district for coffee and cocoa plantations and holds the domain in trust during his life. The note is dated Brussels March 6 and received March 7 7 53 a.m.
South Africa reports 5000 unemployed in Johannesburg with relief works to open. General Botha says President Kruger left 14 000 sovereigns and 43 000 linebacks offered to Lord Milner who refused and the money remains in the bank.
Reports from Brisbane indicate exceptional rainfall between Roma and Cunnamulla flooding rivers and submerging much country. Railways are blocked as the Australian flood crisis unfolds across Queensland.
The Nimrod bound for Lyttelton hove to off Otago Heads and signalled for a pilot. Three men were taken off including a likely first mate with an eye injured by ice. The ship then proceeded to Lyttelton after a quick 18 day passage.
Wellington dispatch summarizes Shackleton's letters on the Nimrod voyage down to Antarctica. It notes ponies treated with care aboard the Koonya, losses of horses and a sledge dog, weather delays, and crew efforts to keep the ship afloat. Captain Evans and Captain England praised for seamanship. crew expanded to 38 with new scientists and staff.
A Saturday sale at the Farmers Co operative Association reports strong turnout and varied entries. Poultry and pigs brought utility prices with roosters, hens, ducks and weaners selling well. produce and fruit saw potatoes, onions, pears, plums, apples and other items moving at market rates. H Stephenson notes high attendance at his auction mart and similar prices for poultry, pigs and stock.
Instructions from the executors of the late James Stringfellow announce a public auction of described properties. Sale will commence at 2 p.m. sharp as noted in the notice.
Listing shows Bay Gelding Ponch three years, Tiger Black Gelding Jack, Prince see Dick aged, Stinted to Lord Stanley, Sally aged, first class workers two Unbroken Colts rising three, Spring Dray Horses black gelding Prince four years, Bay Gelding Tim, Bay Mare six years, assorted two yearling colts, drays, frames, and multiple harnesses and equipment including 400 gallon iron tanks and sundries.
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