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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
3
In Sydney a near unanimous ballot favours not handling cargo with non unionists after midnight, signaling a possible general strike amid ongoing wharf labor disputes with coastal companies. The action follows a long dispute over unionist employment at wharves.
In Sydney the censure motion adds two sessions opposed by Mr O Sullivan. In Brisbane Mr Philpotty attacks the Government over dissolution and moves deleting references to the Governor from the Address in Reply. Mr Kidson urges unusual matter in the Address as essential duty to protect the people and ensure loyal government, with the debate adjourned.
Ten thousand people attended the Noble Testimonial Carnival in Sydney on March 12 as part of a cricket event with notable public turnout and ceremonial proceedings.
The Star highlights Clause 15 of the amended Act of 1807 which imposes a £100 penalty for aiding or abetting a strike. It argues that unions across the dominion who have resolved to aid the Blackball strikers may fall under this section.
James Daly a greaser on the steam er Arawa died at Lyttelton yesterday of heart disease. Born in Dublin in 1853 he was believed to have married in London about nine years ago. A certificate of death was granted.
In Auckland Harbour on March III the scow Moonah, built six years ago for £2500 and uninsured, sank in six fathoms in the fairway. The hull is split, foremast only slightly above water, and the crewman aloft was thrown to the steamer deck but unharmed. Master Sylva of the Moonah had a broken leg when the wheel spun out of control after the collision with the Wairuna.
Magistrate Mrs. G. Riddell ruled in Aldridge v Hurn and Beveridge that Crand Hotel licensees violated the half holiday rule for three waiters in the week ending January 16. Two returned to work with extra pay. one did not. Defendants convicted. one to pay court costs. Security set at £10 10s.
Charles A L Williams farmer Ohoka describes early NZ self reliance, wage history, and farm management from 190 acres to 30, with 30 cows, 18 year old worker, and contract work. Henry Tallott Cust farmer contractor outlines harvest, ploughing hours, and profits under union wage proposals. Board adjourns to Friday 10 am.
Canterbury A and P Association held the ram and ewe fair with 4629 entries down from 5762 last year. English Leicesters dominated while Shropshires dwindled. buyers were numerous but demand weak with many withdrawals. top prices ranged from 1 to 5 guineas for various rams and breeds.
At the Supreme Court the Crown sought to stay proceedings against Daniel Tohill in a bicycle theft case where two juries failed to agree. Richard Webb was convicted of attempting to carnally know a child and sentenced to four years. A decree nisi was granted in McWhinnie v McWhinnie. in Cresswell and Gleeson v Ewen MacDonell, judgment was entered for £120 8s 6d for professional services in a criminal libel action.
In Auckland on March 12 Mr Wadman awoke to flames and smoke in Onehuiga. He slammed the door and summoned his daughter as the blaze grew. The sisters and brother fled via an upstairs window by a rope suffering facial and body burns while their clothes and home furniture were damaged. The blaze caused losses around £100.
Mr and Mrs A Downmond hosted a Lauriston social at Rosedale drawing about 200 neighbours. Verris's band provided music with Messrs Goodwin and Pearce as M C s. John Riccafferty received a farewell gift as he travels to the Old Country. Thomas, linked to a prior sly grog case, is out on bail and to appear before Mr Day tomorrow.
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