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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 10, 1909

Page

2

In Memoriam and Death Notices From Ashburton Area

Death notices and memorial verses reference Matthew Smith of Cameron Street West aged 76 who arrived in New Zealand aboard the Duke of Portland in 1851. An In Memoriam tribute to Elizabeth Mathieson died 1906 at Winter Road Allenton is included, with family inserts expressing enduring memories.

Smith Cameron Street West Matthew Mary Smith New Zealand Duke of Portland Elizabeth Mathieson Maredeth Winter’s Road Allenton Matthew Smith Borough Council

Wool gates open as prices rise in London report

The Yess Association message from London notes a brisk opening with about a five percent price advance. Reports from Kyle and Allenton describe crop blight and turnip loss due to dry weather, with fears of spread from turnip fly and a demand for rain to check disease.

Yess Association London John Fambie Kyle Lambie Juambie

Wheat market lift nets grain buyer £500 in pocket

Timaru reports a grain buyer noting the firmer wheat market added £500 to his earnings. Ashburton saw 61 degrees at the domain elation, with the season’s hottest day on January 23 at 87.5 degrees. Hampstead cadet rifle team and markers enjoyed an Ashburton river outing hosted by Mrs H Chapman, featuring bathing and rifle shooting. Mr Matthew Smith, aged 76, a long time borough employee and 58 year New Zealand resident, died this morning.

J. A. Millar Guardian of March Lsi Mrames Carr Methven Wellington Millar South Island Timaru Ashburton Joruuary Hampstead H. Chapman Chapman

Borough finances and calls for reform in local government

Correspondence criticizes the Mayor's cautions on spending, cites misused ratepayers funds, overdue loan issues, and alleged bungling by councillors. It urges economising, fewer inspectors, and a new Borough Council with capable, progressive leadership. Also promotes Retedmo for rheumatic relief.

Ste H. Friedlander Bosges

Burns-Johnson Cinematic Championship Replayed Tonight

The Burns Johnson fight in Sydney is shown at Oddfellows Hall as a cinematograph replay lauded as a first class substitute. Rounds run within five seconds of three minutes. speakers describe the match live. Harry Kessing, acting for H D McIntosh, witnesses the event and seats can be reserved at H M Jones.

Hampstead Dominion Sydney Oddfellows’ Hall Pathe Harry Kessing H. D. McIntosh H. M. J Ones

The Cherniayskis to Perform in Ashburton Hall

Three Russian brothers fled persecution and hardship to become celebrated musicians. Las aged 17 plays violin, Jan 14-year-old piano prodigy, Michhel 12 cello virtuoso. Managed by Edward Branscombe, they headline at the Godd Fellows Hall Ashburton on Monday March 15 with reserved seats at Gates's music shop.

Las Jan Liltie Michhel Edward Branscombe Ashburton Gates

Boy Kicked by Horse In Hampstead Critical Skull Fracture

At about 5 PM a two year old boy, Chalmers Jackson, son of Mr J Jackson of Hampstead, was kicked on the head by a horse while near home. The skull is fractured and he is in a critical state though conscious this morning. A nearby incident from six months ago is noted for comparison.

Chalmers Jackson J. Jackson Hampstead Doy

Drowning man rescuer nearly drowns in river rescue

Por Press Association reports Carterton on March 9 where George Burnett drowned after falling from a horse while swimming in a deep pool. Bassett aided by diving and was grabbed by the deceased but nearly drowned himself before Burnett’s body was recovered with hooked lines. Also reported are a youth named Von Keysenberg dying from a throat wound caused by a pea rifle accident during rabbit shooting, and other local incidents including a trawler hand's sudden death and a horse accident at Woodhaugh.

Carterton Cleorge Burnett Wainmory Bassett Willington von Keysenberg Reysenberg McArthur Dunedin Andrew Resmussen

Commercial Christchurch Markets Report March 8

Christchurch markets note London and Australian wheat influences muted locally as new wheat ships struggle with baring and bag pressure. North Island shipments steady with varied holdings. oats and barley moving slowly. prices quoted for Pearl Tascan Yusuma Dunters Sparowbills Gartons and Danish at multiple country stations. Onions bring 8 5s with steady demand for shipment.

Christchurch North Island North Yusuma Alverians Gartons Ls Lid Cocksfont

Australian Market Wheat and Prices Across Cities

Market roundup from Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide shows Wheat around ds 34d to 4s 5d with Flour near £9 2s 4d in Sydney and £9 0s in Melbourne. Barley Cape and English varieties quoted between 2s 0d and 3s in Sydney and 2s 8d to 3s in Melbourne. Potatoes and Onions listed with Tasmanian redskins £5 5s and New Zealand £7 5s in Sydney, £6 10s in Adelaide.

New Zealand Victorian Melbourne Brian Adelaide

River Report Finds Rakaia Rangitata Clear

This morning's county river report notes the Rakaia and Rangitata clear with both branches, including Ishehles Ashburton, showing no obstructions or high levels.

Rakaia Rangitata Ishehles Ashburton

Licensing Committee Elections Spread Across Districts

Reports from Selwyn Methven Avon Riccarton Lyttelton Palmerston Hutt Dunedin Auckland Manukau Nelson Grey show varied voter interest and party outcomes. Moderate tickets prevailed in several towns while No-license groups gained ground in others. incumbents faced replacements and multiple districts elected temperance slates amid close totals.

J. Cotton H. E. Ryder C. Stevens J. Cudby Builer Greymouth Messie Kitcour James Bignall Flynn Irvine Dunedin Calder Wilkinson Delatour Phillips Kink Burnett Braithwaite Crust Arkie Small Dunedin South Auckland Citizens’ League Moderate J. Bagnall J. J. Holland J. M. Mennie Dr King W.C. Somers M. Casey P. Cheal G. Alekin W. Rees A. Rosse W. Richardson J. Jamieson Mrs Nicol Manukau Tempérance Ky Eee Scott and Westney Temperance Nelson H. Atmore T. Pettit R. Watson R- McHaren P. Best Grey Kailgour Bignell Wyn Irving Russell Seatttlebury Mirfin

Wellington Harbour Board hemp stores destroyed by fire

A late night blaze at Waterloo Quay huts caused by a delayed alarm destroyed the Harbour Board hemp shed with 1500 bales of flax and 750 tons of tea. The blaze also damaged a brick wool shed and the barque Hippolas. Estimated losses total about £6000 plus £5130 insured value. wool stores nearby largely saved. Firefighting continued into morning with salvage efforts. In Dunedin, a separate Roslyn fire destroyed a retired James Trainor residence.

Per Press Association Wellington Harbour Board Waterloo Quay Hippolas Waterloo ‘Quay Beard Standard Office Thas Dunedin Roslyn James Trainor Wm. Millar

Methodist Conference Revises Stations and Appoints Staff

Wellington March The Methodist Conference concluded its business by adopting the third draft of stations and detailing assignments across districts. Notable names include Revs Garland Laws Buttin Turner Oliver McNicoll Bull Beggs Hudean Griffiths Lawry Peters Pinfold Ashcroft Kaispoi Trestreilan Haslam Richards and others in Canterbury Selwyn Sydenham St Albans Papanui Rangiora Timark and Tai Tapu.

Wellington March Methodist Conference Canterbury Setrion Ghridtehuroh Dirhams Street H. Garland D. Laws B.A J. N. Buttin A. " Aliean N. ‘Turner D. Smithy W C. Oliver D. ‘McNicoll Durham Street H Beggs Sydenham L. Hudean Addington A. Grifiths Home Missionary St. Albans W. A. Sinclair Supernumerary W. Lee Springston Id. Pinfold

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